Caravan Opener vs Moeller

[McCaravan]

MC has a new DC?

Before the rumor mill goes, O'B left to be with this family more as they had a new baby I'm told. Being the MC DC is not what pays the bills so he's taking some time off coaching for a bit. I'm sure he will be around in some small capacity. He did a great job taking over for a legend in Coach Dave. Coach Grubisich is really good and he has about 6 high level D1 guys on his defense so he will be OK.

 

[4Afan]

He had a game last year where he was 14 for 18 and 6 TD’s….

That’s insane

He had 2 games with 6 TDs.

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[McCaravan]

All.... 57 but who's counting (lol) along with 4,217 yards passing. Bluegrasspreps.com had a little blip from a poster about the team. Moeller does lose all of their offensive lineman as well as two solid db anchors due to graduation. I imagine though they know how to reload. Should be a great game. Ratsy

New line vs MC DL with 3 Power 4 offered players. That will help MC

 

[McCaravan]

He had 2 games with 6 TDs.

Matt Ponatoski - Football - Archbishop Moeller Crusaders Athletics

Matt Ponatoski (7) Quarterback

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And they didn't even win State

 

[MMA_Det]

How many receivers are returning for each team?

 

[cornerrat]

How many receivers are returning for each team?

All.... The Crusaders graduated their top three receivers that accounted for around 2500 yards receiving. Five others that caught passes are back two who are rb's. (1400 yards) Some others with smaller totals.

Three rb's are back with playing time as well. Tyler Josleyn 5'9" 190 (SR) 170-855 4.7 8tds, Dante Ware 5'7" 165 (SR) 96-471 4.6 3tds, and Greylo Coach (JR) 5'7" 165 58-356 4TD

This is a team that loves to throw. The running game comes in second of course but that doesn't mean they can't hurt you on the ground. Ratsy

 

[McCaravan]

How many receivers are returning for each team?

MC has Junior to be Quintin Burrell who has numerous Power 4 Offers.
Sophomore to be Marshaun Thorton who also has numerous D1 offers, including Miami.
Transfer Jamari Brown who has several D1 offers including Ole Miss.
Now what they don't have is Mr. Ohio at QB! In fact QB is TBD as of now. But they do have 4 returning linemen from last year and they replaced the one they lost with a transfer with pretty much his choice of Power 4 schools. They also have 2 very talented RBs....now they just need to settle on that one small position......QB

 

[Silver Rain]

I thought it was settled. Who has moved into a tie with Dowling? Whoever it is, he must be pretty good. Even if the offense has to make adjustments on the run, the defense is more than up to the task.

The game is in Ironton because Moeller has a stadium with no lights. Apparently, once like Loyola did, they face neighborhood opposition to lights.

Steve Winkler will emerge as this year's Damarion Arrington, an all-purpose player on both sides.

 

[McCaravan]

I thought it was settled. Who has moved into a tie with Dowling? Whoever it is, he must be pretty good. Even if the offense has to make adjustments on the run, the defense is more than up to the task.

The game is in Ironton because Moeller has a stadium with no lights. Apparently, once like Loyola did, they face neighborhood opposition to lights.

Steve Winkler will emerge as this year's Damarion Arrington, an all-purpose player on both sides.

I think it's Dowlings job to lose but he is going to get tested by a very Athletic Ryder Startz and the Soph to be QB D'Andrea is probably the best of the three as far as QB ability but he is real young it would be a big adjustment for him to start on Varsity as a Sophomore with the schedule MC plays. Honestly with the WRs and Line they have any of he three had enough talent to be successful

 

[DeanOfSelection]

I think it's Dowlings job to lose but he is going to get tested by a very Athletic Ryder Startz and the Soph to be QB D'Andrea is probably the best of the three as far as QB ability but he is real young it would be a big adjustment for him to start on Varsity as a Sophomore with the schedule MC plays. Honestly with the WRs and Line they have any of he three had enough talent to be successful

Do u see any scenario where they play 2 guys at QB? Everything has kind of been set in stone so far in Lynch era at QB heading into a season ie Premovic, Lynch, Dowling, Elliott.

 

[MMA_Det]

The Caravan D was really young last year and at times struggled

It’s going to be interesting to see how they matured

 

[pjjp]

Do u see any scenario where they play 2 guys at QB? Everything has kind of been set in stone so far in Lynch era at QB heading into a season ie Premovic, Lynch, Dowling, Elliott.

Is there another Elliott in the MC pipeline at QB (currently an 8th grader)?

 

[DeanOfSelection]

Is there another Elliott in the MC pipeline at QB (currently an 8th grader)?

Yes

 

[chakazulu89]

Do u see any scenario where they play 2 guys at QB? Everything has kind of been set in stone so far in Lynch era at QB heading into a season ie Premovic, Lynch, Dowling, Elliott.

depends on how many running clocks they serve up this season... lol

 

[Silver Rain]

Is there another Elliott in the MC pipeline at QB (currently an 8th grader)?

 

[Silver Rain]

Do u see any scenario where they play 2 guys at QB? Everything has kind of been set in stone so far in Lynch era at QB heading into a season ie Premovic, Lynch, Dowling, Elliott.

When Blainey Dowling was a junior, he and Arrington shared time at the QB position. From the Beverly Review:

"Through 4 games, Arrington and junior Blainey Dowling (7 of 12 passing, 128 yards, TD) have split time at quarterback, with Arrington usually running out of a wildcat formation and Dowling handling the passing game."

 

[Silver Rain]

QB D'Andrea

This kid is lights out.

 

[Jenny27]

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This kid is lights out.

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The QB pipeline looks great! Dowling, Startz, D’Andrea (who may be the best QB I saw in a youth league) and Elliott 2.0 (who is already Jack’s size). Should be fun!

 

[Silver Rain]

2.0

2.0 indeed. Looks like him, throws like him, should play like a clone of him.