I've got this feeling that the Suburban League reps will be making a quick exit. Not impressed with Wadsworth's or Brecksville's defense.Brecksville vs Benny should be a dandy!
I've got this feeling that the Suburban League reps will be making a quick exit. Not impressed with Wadsworth's or Brecksville's defense.
You might be right. It will be interesting. I do like that D2R6 ended up with no intra-conference rematches despite having 3 of 8 from the SWC and 2 of 8 from the SLN. Makes for more variety. D2R5 has rematches in 1-8 and 2-7. I'm not a fan of 1 and 2 having to beat 8 and 7 again.Wadsworth can score in bunches. Defense is bend but don't break. Defense numbers are a little inflated due to giving up special teams scores and having big leads and bringing in second and third teams early. Solid up front, can be suspect in the secondary.
Brecksville is big on the lines and flat out tough. Best QB in the region and won't back down from anyone. Neither team is perfect but they won't be easy outs.
If the week 4 Benedictine shows up then they’re probably the best team in the region.Is this Benedictine's region to lose? Discuss.
Or BrecksvilleIf the week 4 Benedictine shows up then they’re probably the best team in the region.
If the week 6 Benedictine shows up I don’t think they get past Avon
I saw that. He also has Tommy Lorincz, Avon's big OT that's committed to Ball State as a key player. Unfortunately, he is one of many Avon impact players out for the season with injury. Avon will have to scrap to get out of the region without players like Lorincz and star RB Nick Perusek. They overcame a lot of injuries last year to win the region, though, when everyone thought Toledo CC would roll them....so they can still get it done.Matt Goul's Div II preview: https://www.cleveland.com/highschoo...aa-division-ii-football-playoffs-preview.html
In Region 6 he calls Avon the favorite, picks Benedictine to win the region.
Check the Lorain vs Avon and Lorain vs Maple scores.To me the most intriguing team is Avon Lake. I look at their scores after the Clinton Massie game and I see a lot of 0s and 7s on the other team's side, even though it is against a eh type schedule it is still impressive. In November the weather gets iffy at best and teams that rely on offense can sometimes struggle executing in poor weather, a good defense is important for a long run in the playoffs. I also want to see how these very "suburban" teams from the SWC & the BLN match up with the team speed of the two out layers, Benedictine & Maple Heights. They might not be the most complete or have the depth the others have in the region but home run type speed where a TD can happen a anywhere on the field is a great equalizer; it can change the complexion of a game in less than 10 seconds.
Check the Lorain vs Avon and Lorain vs Maple scores.
Holland Springfield and Toledo CC were loaded with athletes last season. This is not Avon's first rodeo, but I am concerned with all the injuries. They will need to dial it up against a team like Benedictine.I get your take but Lorain was a typical up and down urban team that would pummel Maple one week then struggle against a mediocre Bedford the following week. Tough to use them as a comparative team but point taken.
Holland Springfield and Toledo CC were loaded with athletes last season. This is not Avon's first rodeo, but I am concerned with all the injuries. They will need to dial it up against a team like Benedictine.
I noticed Goul’s final four, as well. If it were to happen the backlash from the competitive balance crowd will be unbearable on Yappi.Avon is a battle tested side and has proven it can compete in this Region, the key is winning that next game and getting on to that 1st title. I kind of view them along the lines of Mentor, the coach and school are building something and eventually all that talent they get to stay in the District should come together and get it done. It's just a matter of how long until that day comes.
As a side note Matt Gould also picks the following final four in Division 2: Hoban, Benedictine, TCC, and LaSalle. If this does play out three of the four teams would have been competitive balanced up from Division 3 to 2. Looks like this thing is working out well for the rural schools in the middle Divisions but not so well for the pubs in the bigger ones. Not trying to stir any pot and Benny plus TCC are anything but sure bets in their Regions, just an observation.
I noticed Goul’s final four, as well. If it were to happen the backlash from the competitive balance crowd will be unbearable on Yappi.
I would say the same thing about the Suburban League, the LEL, and the North Coast League (beside Hoban)The one thing that makes it tough to gage both Avon and Avon Lake is the SWC is way down this year......so they are not really tested......
Is this Benedictine's region to lose? Discuss.
Regular season is over. Playoffs are a different animal. I wouldn’t overlook Brecksville.Yes. The only team that can beat Benedictine is Benedictine. To much team speed for the the likes of the SWC teams,
Agreed. Avon has been there done that.Avon is playoff proven and the best coached team in the region, still the team to beat.
I have great respect for the Bengals football tradition. They’ve had some truly great teams. This year’s team has a great chance to get out of this region, but don’t expect the other teams to lay down like roadkill. Some of these teams have been in a lot of playoff games the past few years while the Bengals were rebuilding. Just don’t sleep on Brecksville. I don’t think a first round win is going to come easy for anyone in this region this year."Regular season is over. Playoffs are a different animal."
"Avon has been there done that."
"Avon is playoff proven and the best coached team in the region."
I think Benedictine knows more about the playoffs and what it takes to win more than the 7 other teams combined.
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I have great respect for the Bengals football tradition. They’ve had some truly great teams. This year’s team has a great chance to get out of this region, but don’t expect the other teams to lay down like roadkill. Some of these teams have been in a lot of playoff games the past few years while the Bengals were rebuilding. Just don’t sleep on Brecksville. I don’t think a first round win is going to come easy for anyone in this region this year.