I learned what I kind of always knew but the MC Homer in me didn't want to admit. That despite having an extremely difficult schedule, and having some very talented players, that this just might not be MC's year. They had a very big reload after losing numerous D1 starters, including the Sun Times POY in Dupree. While I saw some outstanding young talent in Sophomores Burrell, Harrington, Igwebuike, Harris and Freshman Marshaun Thorton and Caleb "Bonecrusher" Tucker, there is some major issues in the secondary. Teams with strong passing games just picked them apart, and the RB position, which has always been a strong point at MC, was missing this year. Jack Elliott has been an absolute Warrior and had he remained fully healthy I might be a little more optimistic but unless he's able to start using his running ability to go with his passing ability it could be a difficult road to getting Title #16 this season with SCN and their strong passing game in round 2, a possible rematch with rival SR in the semis and the probable likelihood of DGN, Batavia or BR in the Title game. I WILL GLADLY EAT MY WORDS and have a slice of crow pie but this is the realist in me thinking with my head and not my heart.
It’s a journey to the finals and it’s anyone’s to get there, at least from the north.
