11/8/08     Mount falls to 5-4 overall, 3-4 in the HCAC with a 21-14 setback at Defiance College

Host Defiance College scored the go-ahead points today on a 34-yard TD pass play with 4:07 left in the game and made it stand up as they defeated the Lions, 21-14. The Mount is now 5-4 overall and 3-4 in the conference, finishing with their first sub-.500 mark in the HCAC since the 2001 season when they went 0-6. Defiance goes to 3-6, 3-3.

The Mount will play at Thomas More College next week in the annual Bridge Bowl game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

The game against the Yellow Jackets started out on a bad note for the LIons as they turned the ball over on their first possession. With Defiance taking control of the ball on the Mount 15-yar line, the home team didn't wait long to get on the scoreboard, scoring on a seven-yard TD run with 11:24 showing on the clock. After two, three-and-out possessions by the Lions, and another turnover - this time a fumble - Defiance upped their advantage to 14-0 after they took over the ball on the Mount two-yard line and scored on the next play.

The Lions finally got on the scoreboard late in the first half when Ben Hunterman (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills) scored on a two-yard run with just eight seconds remaining in the opening half. After holding Defiance on its first possession of the second half, and gaining the ball at their own 36-yard-line, the Mount put together its best drive of the game, with Jake Davis (CIncinnati, OH/Anderson) capping a six-play, 64-yard, 2:31 drive by scoring on a two-yard run. Brian Weimer (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills) booted the PAT kick to tie the score at 14-all with 10:17 left in the third quarter. The key play of the drive was a 40-yard pass completion from Hunterman to wideout Tim Meiner (Oxford, OH/Talawanda).

Neither team was able to generate much offense the rest of the third quarter, and most of the fourth quarter, before Defiance's go-ahead score in the last quarter. The Lions went three-and-out on their next to last possession of the game and Hunterman was intercepted at the Mount 35-yard line on the last play of the game.

The Mount was held to 192 yards of offense, including 72 yards on the ground while Hunterman was 12-of-27 passing for 120 yards and two interceptions. Brad Sersion (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) had a team-high five receptions. Rocky Siegel (Cincinnati, OH/Glen Este) led the Mount with 13 tackles while teammate Erik Prosser (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills) chipped in 10 tackles. Defiance had 193 yards of offense in the game.

11/1/08     Mount ups record to 5-3 overall, 3-3 in the HCAC with a 28-6 win on Senior Day vs. Manchester College

The Mount ran an efficient offense and a shutdown defense today as they rolled to a 28-6 win over Manchester College on Senior Day. The Lions are now 5-3 overall, 3-3 in the HCAC and will play at HCAC-foe Defiance College on Nov. 8. Manchester falls to 4-4, 2-3 with the loss.

Before the game, the Lions honored 10 senior players. They were Rocky Siegel (Cincinnati, OH/Glen Este), John Barbour (Reading, OH/Reading), Ricky Stautberg (Cincinnati, OH/Elder), Phil Poetter (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson), Nick Yahl (St. Mary's, OH/Memorial), Ben Widolff (Cincinnati, OH/Elder), Joe Klump (West Harrison, IN/East Central), Jeff Browning (Harrison, OH/Harrison), Tim Meiner (Hamilton, OH/Talawanda) and Kyle O'Brien (Lima, OH/Lima Central Catholic).

The Lionsnearly doubled the output of the visiting Spartans in almost every significant statistical category, out-rushing their opponent 203-108 yards, out-passing them 128-48 yards and gaining 19 first downs to Manchester's seven first downs. The Spartans, however, did get on the scoreboard first, when Brandon Wells raced in from six yards out with 1:49 to play in the first quarter. Manchester, which missed the extra point, led until 4:36 left in the first half, when Jake Davis (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) scored on a one-yard run, and Brian Weimer (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills) added the PAT kick to put the Lions up 7-6. Davis would carry 21 times in the game for 84 yards.

Mount back-up quarterback Ben Hunterman (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills), in relief of starter Vince Palmer (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) tossed a 49-yard TD strike to Derick Tabar (Cincinnati, OH/Colerain) with 41 seconds left in the opening half, and Weimer added the PAT kick, to put the Mount ahead 14-6 heading into the locker room. Manchester, which scored its touchdown on their third possession of the game, would close the half with four scoreless possessions, including a missed field from 40 yards.

Hunterman, who rushed for 50 yards and was 13-of-22 for 116 yards passing with one TD and one interception in the game, raced in from 20 yards midway through the third quarter. Weimer's kick made the score 21-6 in the Mount's favor. Davis' backfield mate Tyrone Jones (Dayton, OH/Chaminade-Julienne) finished the scoring with just over two minutes left in the game when he ran in from the three-yard line. Jones added 53 yards rushing in the game.

Tabar had a team-high three receptions for 57 yards and also ran 18 yards with a fumble recovery early in the game. The Mount's defense, which held the Spartans to 157 yards of total offense, and two-of-12 on third down, was led by Erik Prosser (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills), who had 10 tackles and a sack, and Yahl, who collected eight tackles. Juan Helvey (Middletown, OH/Middletown) had an interception return of 22 yards. Manchester did not score on any of its six possessions of the second half.

10/25/08     Lions drop 2008 Homecoming game to Franklin College, 40-35

Visiting Franklin College, who jumped out to a 26-7 lead at the half and held a 26-point lead at one point of the game, withstood a furious Mount third quarter comeback as they downed the Lions today in Homecoming 2008, 40-35. The Mount is now 4-3 overall, 2-3 in the HCAC while Franklin goes to 6-1, 4-0. The Lions return to action on Nov. 1 when they host Manchester College on Senior Day. Kickoff is 1:00 p.m.

The Grizzlies got off to a great start today, as they scored on five of their first six possessions - all in the first half. During that span, Franklin College had three TDs and two field goals, to jump out to a 26-0 lead. Franklin quarterback Chad Rupp ran an efficient offense, tossing two TDs during that stretch. The Mount finally got on the scoreboard with 47 seconds left in the first half when Vince Palmer (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) tossed a six-yard scoring pass to tight end Scott Shear (Kettering, OH/Carroll).

Franklin extended their lead to 33-7 early in the third quarter before the Mount scored on two straight possessions, cutting the deficit to 33-21. Palmer tossed his second TD of the game, this time a nine-yarder to Tim Meiner (Hamilton, OH/Talawanda) and Phil Poetter (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) returned an interception 14 yards for another score. Franklin answered those two scores with a 78-yard TD strike from Rupp to Kevin Lynch, putting his team up by a 40-21 with 3:06 left in the third quarter.

Palmer tossed two TDs in the fourth quarter - giving him four on the day - as the Mount fought to get control of the game. Derick Tabar (Cincinnati, OH/Colerain) had a 32-yard score while Meiner recorded an 18-yard scoring reception with 3:55 to play to cut the disadvantage to 40-35. That is how the game would end as Palmer tossed an interception on a desperation pass at the end of the game into Franklin territory.

Franklin out-gained the Lions in total offense, 430-407 yards. Jake Davis (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) led the Mount with 93 yards rushing while Palmer finished 17-of-32 for 232 yards, four TDs and three interceptions. Tabar had a game-high seven receptions for 135 yards. Rocky Siegel (Cincinnati, OH/Glen Este) had nine tackles and a fumble recovery for the Mount.

10/20/08     Nick Yahl wins HCAC Defensive Player of the Week honor; and named to D3football.com Team of the Week

10/18/08     Lions record a 37-19 win at Hanover College

The Mount used a potent rushing attack, a solid effort against their opponent's rushing game today, and registered a conference record-setting performance by their entire defense, en route to a 37-19 win at HCAC-rival Hanover College. The Lions go to 4-2, 2-2 HCAC with the win while Hanover slips to 0-5, 0-3. The Mount will host Franklin College (5-1, 3-0 HCAC) in their Homecoming 2008 game on Oct 25. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.

Jake Davis (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) recorded his second, 100-yard rushing game of the season today, gaining 118 yards on the ground on 18 carries. Davis had two rushing TDs in the game, with his second one in the third quarter, a 19-yard run - and following PAT kick by Brian Weimer (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills)  - putting the Mount up by a 30-0 score. Overall, the Mount rushed for 213 yards. With the Lions playing a lot of second and third-string player throughout the second half, the Panthers scored three unanswered touchdowns to cut the deficit to 30-19 with just over four-and-a half minutes left in the game.

Davis added his second TD late in the game, and Weimer converted the PAT kick, to give the Mount a final margin of 37-19 on the scoreboard. The Lions' defense proved stout against the Hanover rushing game, holding the Panthers to eight net yards rushing on 21 carries. The Lions also intercepted Hanover quarterback Nick Sharp seven times, including twice in the end zone. Nick Yahl (St. Mary's, OH/Memorial) had three interceptions for the Mount while teammate Ricky Stautberg (Cincinnati, OH/Elder) led the defense with nine tackles. The seven interceptions by the Lions' defense was an HCAC record.

The Mount's Vince Palmer (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) was 20-of-33 for 261 yards and two touchdowns, throwing one scoring pass to Tim Meiner (Hamilton, OH/Talawanda) and one TD to Lauris Barnes (Cincinnati, OH/Reading). Meiner led the Mount with five receptions for 96 yards.

10/11/08     Mount loses second HCAC game of the season on a late field goal by Anderson University

Anderson University's Tristan Cork booted a career-best 46 yard field goal with six seconds remaining today as the Ravens knocked off the Lions at Schueler Field, 10-9. The Mount falls to 3-2 overall, 1-2 in the HCAC while Anderson improves to 3-2, 1-1. The Lions will travel to Hanover College for an HCAC match-up on Oct. 18. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m.

The Lions got on the scoreboard first today when Brian Weimer (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills) booted a 26-yard field goal with 7:15 to play in the first quarter. Anderson then pulled ahead 7-3, thanks to a seven-yard TD run and a PAT kick with 3:28 left before halftime. Both teams defenses would bend but not break in the scoreless third quarter until the Mount forged ahead, 9-7 on a Jake Davis (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) 11-yard TD run with 7:55 to play in the fourth quarter. The Lions got off a bad snap and hold on the conversion as the PAT kick was not attempted, but still held a 9-7 advantage.

On the Mount's second-to-last possession of the game, they drove down to the Anderson 34-yard line where they were faced with a fourth-and-five. Lions quarterback Vince Palmer (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) quick punted as the Mount downed the ball at the Ravens one-yard line. Anderson then put together the drive of the game, behind a strong rushing attack, moving to the Mount 29-yard-line setting the stage for Cork's eventual game-winning field goal. Cork had missed two other field attempts earlier in the game, both from 41 yards.

Davis finished with 67 yards rushing while Palmer was 14-of-23 for 158 yards and two interceptions. Tim Meiner (Oxford, OH/Talawanda) led all receivers with six receptions for 72 yards. Erik Prosser (Cincinnati, OH/Oak Hills) had eight tackles to pace the Mount.

Anderson out-gained the Lions in yards, 316-276. The Mount held the edge in possession time, 33:14 to 26:46 and third-down conversions, six-of-17 to the Ravens' four-of-14.

10/4/08     Lions rebound from last week's loss by posting a 50-7 conference win at Bluffton University

The Mount bounced back from last week's home conference loss to Rose-Hulman, riding a strong rushing attack and a sound defense today as they won at Bluffton University, 50-7. The 50 points scored were the third-most ever by a Lions team while the 43-point margin of victory was the second-best in school history. The Mount (3-1, 1-1) will host HCAC-foe Anderson University (2-2, 1-0) on Oct. 11. Bluffton falls to 1-3, 0-1 with the loss.

The Lions scored all eight times they entered the red zone today, and rolled up an impressive 489 yards of total offense to Bluffton's 143. The Mount jumped out to a 30-0 halftime lead, thanks to three TD runs by Jake Davis (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson). Davis finished the game with 79 rushing as the Mount totaled 303 yards on the ground on 60 rushes. The Mount added three more TDs runs in the second half. Noah Joseph (Atlanta, GA/Blessed Trinity) led all ball-carriers with 87 yards and had a TD while Tyrone Jones (Dayton, OH/Chaminade-Julienne) and Thomas Taylor (Huntsville, OH/Indian Lake) added TDs. Vince Palmer (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson), who completed 15-of-23 passes for 151 yards, tossed a nine-yard TD pass to Tim Meiner (Oxford, OH/Talawanda) to open the scoring in the game.

Meiner led all receivers with seven receptions for 70 yards. Bluffton scored their lone points in the third quarter on a 45-yard TD pass. The Mount held the edge in first downs, 33-5 and time of possession, 37:23 to 22:37. They also converted 10-of-17 third down plays while holding the Beavers to one-of-11 on third down. Bluffton had 24 rushes for 31 yards in the game. Rocky Siegel (Cincinnati, OH/Glen Este), Kevin James (Okeana, OH/Ross) and Steven Ehrnschwender (Cincinnati, OH/Northwest) had five tackles each as the Mount subbed liberally throughout the game.

9/27/08     Lions fall to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on John Pont Tribute Night, 27-21

The Mount hosted Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology tonight on John Pont Tribute Night, and fell by a 26-21 score. The Engineers had taken a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter but the Mount tied the game at 14-all on a Tyrone Jones (Dayton, OH/Chaminade-Julienne) three-yard TD run. The two teams traded touchdowns again and with the score at 21-all in the fourth quarter, Rose-Hulman (3-1, 1-0 HCAC) scored the go-ahead and eventual game-winning touchdown on a two-yard TD run.   

The Mount (2-1, 0-1) resumes action on Oct. 4 when they play HCAC-foe Bluffton University (1-2, 0-0). Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m.

Jake Davis (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) led the Mount with 102 yards rushing and a touchdown run while Jones had 49 yards rushing on just eight carries. Mike Zies (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) caught a 14-yard TD pass from Vince Palmer (Cincinnati. OH/Anderson). Rocky Siegel (Cincinnati, OH/Glen Este) led all defensive players with 13 tackles.

Rose-Hulman produced 421 yards of total offense to the Mount’s 268 yards and held the advantage in possession time, 41:04 to 18:56.

9/23/08     Lions to host John Pont Tribute Night on Sept. 27 versus Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

A tribute to the late football legend John Pont will be held at the College of Mount St. Joseph Saturday, September 27. The event takes place during the Mount’s football game against Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology that evening at 6:30 p.m. 

The football game takes place at the Mount’s Sports Complex, located at the corner of Neeb and Delhi roads. General admission tickets may be purchased at the gate for $7/person, $2/students and seniors.

9/22/08     Mount receives votes in D3football.com Top 25 Poll

The Lions received three points and are in the "Others receiving votes" category of the D3football.com Top 25 Poll. Mount Union leads the poll again this week.

9/16/08     Senior linebacker Rocky Siegel wins HCAC Defensive Player of the Week honor

College of Mount St. Joseph linebacker Rocky Siegel (Cincinnati, OH/Glen Este), who led the Lions’ defense in a 20-0 shutout win at Lakeland (WI) College, has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Football Player of the Week on defense.

The senior recorded a team-high 14 tackles in the win as the Mount held the Muskies to 23 yards rushing and 108 yards through the air. The MSJ defense picked off four Lakeland passes, posted four sacks, and recovered three fumbles in the 20-0 win.

Siegel leads the Mount (2-0) with 21 tackles overall, including 17 assisted tackles.

9/13/08     Mount runs record to 2-0 with a 20-0 victory at Lakeland (WI) College

Vince Palmer (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) tossed two touchdowns and ran for another as the Mount blanked Lakeland (WI) College on the road today, 20-0. The Lions (2-0) are idle this coming weekend and will return to action on Sept. 27 when they host Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on John Pont Tribute Night. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Palmer tossed a six-yard TD pass to fullback Ben Widolff (Cincinnati, OH/Elder) in the first quarter to get the Lions on the scoreboard. The Lions' senior quarterback raced in from eight yards out with 6:09 to play to put his team up 13-0 before finding receiver Derick Tabar (Cincinnati, OH/Colerain) on a 30-yard TD pass play with just under five minutes left in the game to close the scoring.

The Lions defense was stout throughout the game, holding the Muskies to 23 yards rushing and 108 yards passing in the first-ever meeting between the two teams. Lakeland quarterback Billy Hughes was 12-for-40 and threw four inteceptions, while also being sacked four times. Rocky Siegel (Cincinnati, OH/Glen Este) led the Mount with 14 tackles while teammate Patrick Truster (Oxford, OH/Talawanda) had two sacks. The Mount also forced and recovered three Lakeland fumbles.

Offensively, Tyrone Jones (Dayton, OH/Chaminade-Julienne) had 44 yards rushing to lead the Mount ballcarriers, while Palmer finished 13-of-27 for 186, two TDs and two interceptions. Tabar had a team-high three receptions for 45 yards.

9/9/08     Lions receive recognition in the D3football.com Top 25

The College of Mount St. Joseph Lions football team has been recognized in the latest D3football.com Top 25. The Mount was noted in the "Others receiving votes" category of the poll with one point. Mount Union College leads the poll again this week while HCAC-foe Franklin College is ranked 19th.

To see the entire poll, click here.

9/8/08     Mount senior wide receiver Tim Meiner wins HCAC Player of the Week honor

Mount senior wide receiver Tim Meiner (Hamilton, OH/Talawanda) , who was an integral part of the Lions’ offensive effort in a 21-7 win against Wilmington College, has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week on offense. The senior wide receiver recorded six receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown, helping the Mount win their season opener.

Meiner scored on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Vince Palmer (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson), giving MSJ a 14-7 lead just before halftime. The senior added a 64-yard reception setting up the Lions’ first touchdown of the afternoon. The Lions (1-0) will travel to Lakeland (Wis.) for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff Saturday.

9/6/08     Lions post opening game win with a 21-7 decision over Wilmington College

Jake Davis (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) scored on two short touchdown runs and backfield teammate Noah Joseph (Atlanta, GA/Blessed Trinity) rushed for 96 yards on 11 carries to lead the Mount to a 21-7 home victory over Wilmington College in the 2008 opener for both teams.

The Lions (1-0) will play at Lakeland College on Sept. 13. Lakeland was a 41-0 loser today at Central (IA) College.

Davis got the Lions on the scoreboard with 13:04 to play in the second quarter when he rushed in from one yard out. Joe Vortkamp (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) added the PAT kick for the Mount. Wilmington, however, would tie the game at 7-all just over two minutes later when quarterback Billy Blackburn hooked up with Jeremy Stuckey on a 13-yard TD pass.

Mount quarterback Vince Palmer (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) put the Lions ahead with just 35 seconds remaining in the first half when he teamed with Tim Meiner (Hamilton, OH/Talawanda) on an 11-yard pass play. Vortkamp kicked the PAT again and the Lions took a 14-7 lead into the locker room.

Neither team was able to generate much offense in the second half, before Davis scored on a four-yard run with 6:19 to play in the game, capping a 14-play, 87-yard, drive that took 5:25 off the clock. Vortkamp added his third PAT of the game for a 21-7 Mount advantage.

The Lions finished with 221 yards on the ground as Tyrone Jones (Dayton, OH/Chaminade-Julienne) chipped in 82 yards on 19 carries and Davis finished with 44 yards rushing. Palmer was 22-of-39 for 313 yards, and one TD, while being sacked only once. Meiner led all receivers with six receptions for 138 yards while Derick Tabar (Cincinnati, OH/Colerain) and Mike Zies (Cincinnati, OH/Anderson) had five receptions each. Rocky Siegel (Cincinnati, OH/Glen Este) led the Mount with seven tackles while Nick Yahl (St. Mary's, OH/Memorial) had an interception. The Mount's pass defense held the Quakers to nine-of-35 passing for 120 yards, one TD and one interception. The Lions had 26 first downs to Wilmington's 11 first downs and recorded 534 total yards to their opponent's 184.

8/7/08     Lions garner national recognition and chosen for second place in the HCAC Coaches Preseason Poll

The Mount was named in the "Others receiving votes" group of teams in the D3football.com preseason Top 25 poll. The Lions, who finished second in last season's HCAC standings, were picked to finish as a runner-up in the conference this season by the HCAC's eight head coaches in the HCAC Preseason Poll. The Mount, which received two first-place votes, garnered 58 points to finish just behind Franklin College, which had 61 points and six first-place votes.

Rose-Hulman, Defiance, Anderson, Manchester, Hanover and Bluffton rounded out the HCAC preseason standings.

7/22/08    Football team releases 2008 Training Camp Schedule

Click here for the Mount's 2008 Football Training Camp Schedule.

5/28/08     Mount announces local college seniors to attend the College and play football

The College of Mount St. Joseph officially announces that the following high school seniors will attend the Mount this fall and play football for the Lions.

Wayne Butler, Hughes High School; Jordan Meinking, Roger Bacon High School; Joe Noble, Colerain High School; Evan Daubenmire, Dayton Carroll High School; Sean Janson, Dayton Carroll High School; Takorey McIntosh, Jeffersonville (KY) High School; Scott Shear, Dayton Carroll High School; Thomas Taylor, Indian Lake High School; Kyle Pigman, Goshen High School.

5/6/08     High school seniors attending the Mount to play football in the fall

The College of Mount St. Joseph officially announces that the following high school seniors will attend the Mount this fall and play football for the Lions.

David Bacon, Dayton (KY) High School; Kory Bailey, Beechwood High School; Bryan Berning, Harrison High School; Timothy Blakeman, Waverly High School; Rob Blundred, Oak Hills High School; Robby Bowman, New Richmond High School; Alex Brummett, Dayton (KY) High School; Joseph Frakes, Hamilton Township High School; Nate Freeman, Chillicothe High School; Tyler Hopperton, Simon Kenton High School; Josh Pemberton, Kenton Senior High School; Christopher Rosselot, Hamilton Township High School; Collin Saylor, Trinity High School; Mark Schroeder, Saint Joseph (IN) High School; Brennon Speckman, New Bremen (IN) High School; Matthew Sprague, Oak Hills High School; Derek Termuhlen, Milford High School; Eric Williams, Glen Este High School; Zach Volski, Dayton (KY) Independent High School.

6/25/08     Lions welcome another group of first-year players

The following first-year players will attend the Mount this fall and play football for the Lions.

They are: RB Cody Adams (Harrison); DL David Baker (North Central, IN); DB Jamir Brady (Aiken); DL Zach Campbell (Reitz, IN); DL Justin Cunningham (Jeffersonville, IN); DL Brett Hambrick (Elder); RB Jesse Held (Amelia); LB Maxx Kavish (Colerain); RB Scotty Mayes (Trigg County, KY); DB Kyle Pigman (Goshen); LB Carlos Ramirez (Woodward); DL Jordan Rothwell (Blanchester); LB Jon Spencer (Deer Park); OL Jon Todd (Deer Park).