Mt. Carmel QB?

[Illgold22]

So with MTC moving up to 8A to battle with Loyola and LWE, who will be the new QB at MTC? And with all that talent will the new QB be able to beat those teams in the playoffs?

 

[Silver Rain]

Apparently MC has three quarterbacks vying for the starting spot, which is not a bad problem to have. No matter who emerges as the front runner, there will be depth at the position for years. And the way that the team has developed its slate of recent quarterbacks--from Justin Lynch to Blainey Dowling to Jack Elliott--I expect them to produce another winner.

Good enough to steer them through the playoffs? This team has so much talent, and the talent is so nicely balanced, so evenly distributed, that it will be, if not the best, then certainly one of the very best teams in Mount Carmel history. In such a scenario, the quarterback need not be the designated driver. In other words, MC will operate as an autonomous vehicle. They could put a robot at the wheel and never lose a game.

 

[EdgyTim]

Apparently MC has three quarterbacks vying for the starting spot, which is not a bad problem to have. No matter who emerges as the front runner, there will be depth at the position for years. And the way that the team has developed its slate of recent quarterbacks--from Justin Lynch to Blainey Dowling to Jack Elliott--I expect them to produce another winner.

Good enough to steer them through the playoffs? This team has so much talent, and the talent is so nicely balanced, so evenly distributed, that it will be, if not the best, then certainly one of the very best teams in Mount Carmel history. In such a scenario, the quarterback need not be the designated driver. In other words, MC will operate as smoothly as an autonomous vehicle. They could put a robot at the wheel and never lose a game.

Had one Thomas Elliott at The Stage camp and he already looks varsity capable as an incoming freshman

 

[StL_Alum]

Based on what I’ve seen in the past from D’Andrea ‘28, id def expect him to be in the mix as a sophomore next season.

 

[DeanOfSelection]

Apparently MC has three quarterbacks vying for the starting spot, which is not a bad problem to have. No matter who emerges as the front runner, there will be depth at the position for years. And the way that the team has developed its slate of recent quarterbacks--from Justin Lynch to Blainey Dowling to Jack Elliott--I expect them to produce another winner.

Good enough to steer them through the playoffs? This team has so much talent, and the talent is so nicely balanced, so evenly distributed, that it will be, if not the best, then certainly one of the very best teams in Mount Carmel history. In such a scenario, the quarterback need not be the designated driver. In other words, MC will operate as an autonomous vehicle. They could put a robot at the wheel and never lose a game.

Lynch has worked his magic with quarterbacks before, starting with Premovic in 2018, and the improvement with Blainey Dowling in 2022 was remarkable. MC has won various titles with either first-time senior starters (2013 Boricic, 2002 O’Brien, 2000 Aaron Marshal (inserted Week 9), 1996 Welsh, 1989 DeLisa, 1988 Miller) or lesser-recruited players like Cozzie (1998–1999) and Butkus (2012).

 

[Silver Rain]

Lynch has worked his magic with quarterbacks before, starting with Premovic in 2018, and the improvement with Blainey Dowling in 2022 was remarkable. MC has won various titles with either first-time senior starters (2013 Boricic, 2002 O’Brien, 2000 Aaron Marshal (inserted Week 9), 1996 Welsh, 1989 DeLisa, 1988 Miller) or lesser-recruited players like Cozzie (1998–1999) and Butkus (2012).

Yes, Lynch and maybe one someone else have turned MC into a quarterback breeding ground. I read somewhere that Blainey Dowling, besides benefiting from Lynch and having Denny Furlong for a friend, hired a private tutor between his junior and senior year, who helped helped him undergo a transformation. No question, MC has had some great quarterbacks, not excepting Mike McGrew. And it isn't just MC. Good quarterbacks in Illinois are sprouting from the soil.

 

[pjjp]

Lynch has worked his magic with quarterbacks before, starting with Premovic in 2018, and the improvement with Blainey Dowling in 2022 was remarkable. MC has won various titles with either first-time senior starters (2013 Boricic, 2002 O’Brien, 2000 Aaron Marshal (inserted Week 9), 1996 Welsh, 1989 DeLisa, 1988 Miller) or lesser-recruited players like Cozzie (1998–1999) and Butkus (2012).

Whoever wins the job will also benefit from having an extremely talented group of receivers. Who is in line to be the primary RB?

 

[McCaravan]

Whoever wins the job will also benefit from having an extremely talented group of receivers. Who is in line to be the primary RB?

Madden Wilson was the main ball carrier by the end of last season after Danyil Taylor got hurt and the experiment of Taylor converting to RB didn't go as well as they hoped but he did OK. Wilson is more of a traditional type RB and had some real some real nice games last season. They brought Soph Nate Samuels up to Varsity last season after he had a huge year at the Soph level and he played well on Varsity so I think Wilson and Samuel will have a great season as a combo RB dual back there

 

[DeanOfSelection]

Whoever wins the job will also benefit from having an extremely talented group of receivers. Who is in line to be the primary RB?

Not only will the quarterback have plenty of weapons, but the offensive line is going to be ferocious. Four starters are returning, and Claude Mpouma, who transferred in and has offers from everyone, will take over at RT.

 

[Topiary]

Dowling job to lose - had a nice start vs Rice last year when Elliott out - I think he's the QB1

 

[McCaravan]

Dowling job to lose - had a nice start vs Rice last year when Elliott out - I think he's the QB1

Like you said, his job to lose, but their will be a competition. I thought he did fine vs BR with a very simplified playbook and that was against a very strong BR D. He's putting the work in Im told. It will be interesting to see how this plays out

 

[McCaravan]

Yes, Lynch and maybe one someone else have turned MC into a quarterback breeding ground. I read somewhere that Blainey Dowling, besides benefiting from Lynch and having Denny Furlong for a friend, hired a private tutor between his junior and senior year, who helped helped him undergo a transformation. No question, MC has had some great quarterbacks, not excepting Mike McGrew. And it isn't just MC. Good quarterbacks in Illinois are sprouting from the soil.

Most QBs do retain personal coaches, and most head coaches suggest it, even ones who have head coaches like Lynch who were high quality QBs. It's just good to have that person in your ear that's not your head coach. Pressure free.