1977.10.29 - Otterbein 37 at Ohio Wesleyan 7
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OTTERBEIN 37 at OHIO WESLEYAN 7
Saturday, October 29, 1977, 1:30 PM
Selby Stadium, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio
Weather: Sunny & Cool/Attendance: 5,000
Film #1: Otterbein (Defense) 37 vs Ohio Wesleyan (Offense) 6, (film 1 of 1), 10:53
The Otterbein Cardinals visit neighboring Delaware, Ohio, to face the Battling Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan. The film is in Black and White, with Otterbein wearing white uniforms and white helmets while OWU is wearing dark jerseys with white helmets. During the 1977 season the Otterbein coaching staff had the game films divided into Defense and Offense for instructional and evaluation purposes, instead of first and second halves.
OHIO WESLEYAN University
Location: Delaware, Ohio
Colors – Red and Black
Conference: Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC beginning in 1983)
Coach: Jack Fouts, 14th year: 2-6-1 (1964-1983, 20-years: 77-94-9, .453)
Nickname – Battling Bishops. Initially OWU sports teams were called either the Methodists or the Red and Black. In 1925 the students held a contest to choose a definitive nickname. The winner was Harold Thomas, ’26, who submitted the Battling Bishops.
University Background – As alluded to above, the university has been affiliated with the Methodist Church. Founded in 1842 by Adam Poe and Charles Elliot, the university was named after the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, opening in 1844. It was opened as Methodist related but nonsectarian institution.
OTTERBEIN College
Location: Westerville, Ohio
Colors: Tan and Cardinal
Conference: Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
Coach: Rich Seils: 3rd year, 8-1 (1975-1984, 10-years: 49-40-2, .549)
Nickname: Cardinals, the mascot is “Cardy.” Initially, as with most other universities, the athletic teams were referred to by their colors. In Otterbein’s case it was either the Tans or the Cardinals. When the State of Ohio officially adopted the cardinal as the state bird the term Cardinals started catching on. It wasn’t until after WWII that the nickname Cardinals became prevalent through the efforts of coach and athletic director Robert “Moe” Agler. However, there has been a long battle between using the term Cardinals or changing the nickname “Otters,” which is not used by any institution in the NCAA. Both nicknames are used interchangeably.
University Background: Otterbein University was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and named for United Brethren founder the Rev. Philip William Otterbein. After the merger of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church, in 1968, Otterbein has been associated with the United Methodist Church. It was Otterbein University from 1847 to 1917, when it changed to Otterbein College. In 2010, with the increase in courses and graduate degrees it reverted to its original name, Otterbein University.
1977 Otterbein Football Results (8-1-0)
09/17 A 7:30 14 Kenyon 7
09/24 A 1:30 34 Adrian (MI) 14
10/01 H 7:30 20 Ohio Northern 19
10/08 H 7:30 24 Capital 15
10/15 H 7:30 7 Baldwin-Wallace 33
10/22 H 1:30 38 Denison HC 14
10/29 A 1:30 37 Ohio Wesleyan 7
11/05 A 1:30 24 Mt. Union 17
11/12 H 7:30 15 Marietta 0
213 126
Otterbein was 8-1 (4-1 OAC) and was second in the Blue Division.
Baldwin-Wallace was #1 in the division with an 8-1 record (5-0 OAC).
Game Date
10-29-1977
Game Score
Otterbein 37 at Ohio Wedleyan 7
Coaches
OWU Coach: Jack Fouts, 14th year: 2-6-1 (1964-1983, 20-years: 77-94-9, .453)
Otterbein Coach: Rich Seils: 3rd year, 8-1 (1975-1984, 10-years: 49-40-2, .549)
Game Location
Selby Stadium, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio
Game Film # and Reel #
7
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Rusty, "1977.10.29 - Otterbein 37 at Ohio Wesleyan 7" (1977). 1977 Football Films. 4.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/sports_films_1970s_08/4
Film Time
10:53 minutes
Keywords
College Football, Football Programs, Football Films
Comments
1977 Otterbein Football Results (8-1-0)
09/17 A 7:30 14 Kenyon 7
09/24 A 1:30 34 Adrian (MI) 14
10/01 H 7:30 20 Ohio Northern 19
10/08 H 7:30 24 Capital 15
10/15 H 7:30 7 Baldwin-Wallace 33
10/22 H 1:30 38 Denison HC 14
10/29 A 1:30 37 Ohio Wesleyan 7
11/05 A 1:30 24 Mt. Union 17
11/12 H 7:30 15 Marietta 0
213 126
Otterbein was 8-1 (4-1 OAC) and was second in the Blue Division.
Baldwin-Wallace was #1 in the division with an 8-1 record (5-0 OAC).