I certainly do not underestimate Hoban. I just feel their edge was in their lines, and I don't know that they can match the lines of their championship teams this time. They will still be among the D2 favorites, though. The Tigers kinda pierced that Hoban mystique, which gives them an edge IMO.
I was disappointed WW didn't qualify for the playoffs. They were possibly the best D2 team in their region and maybe Ohio.
Avon scrapped through the playoffs with a ridiculous rash of key injuries. I've never seen anything like it. By the time they faced the Tigers they were basically reduced to WR Joey Lance (#1) as wildcat QB running left or right play after play. He certainly left it all on the field, but the Tigers had too many horses...especially Venson.
All in all, I still feel LaSalle wears the target this season and fully deserves it.