None of this really matters. When I looked at the regions a few weeks ago it was obvious to me, and most people, that Hoban and Massillon would win their regions and would be playing next week.
D II State Semi-Final: Massillon (12-1) vs Archbishop Hoban (13-1)
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Massillon#82
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The Massillon QB Slaughter (Soph) is
124-222 for 1843 yds and 23 TD’s and 6 int’s.
The Tigers have 3 WR’s that each have more then 30 rec.
124-222 for 1843 yds and 23 TD’s and 6 int’s.
The Tigers have 3 WR’s that each have more then 30 rec.
witch doctor
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John Lee Pettimore
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Don't know about the LC situation (I thought they were closing....lol), but Hoban has an absolute legit gripe about St V. St V is a bunch of hypocrites who form all star team after all star team in basketball, but when Hoban does it in football they take their ball and go home crying to mommy? Naw, sorry, I can't get on board here, sans LC.
rrwilliams64
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I'd pump the brakes on that one.... any team that beat St. Ed's this year commands respect, esp a St Ed's squad that beat Hoban. I'll take Hoban here, but game will be close, IMO, and could go either way. Both teams are loaded.
The Butler
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Oh boy. Now you did it.
bob99
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With 6 state championship I would say St. V had their day in the sun with all-star football teams.
bob99
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Interesting but doesn't answer my question. Massillon beat a Federal league co-champion to make it to the final 4. Hoban beat the Suburban National league champs. Which team and league would you consider the stronger of the two?
pcbuck
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You actually asked 2 questions. You asked if Hoban was in an easy region. Region 5 is better top to bottom than Region 7. It's really not that close. Hoban and Massillon were clearly the best 2 teams in each region though.
pcbuck
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And Massillon played 0 top 10 teams in D2 during the playoffs.
Why does it really matter? Isn't this the match up that everyone expected at some point in the playoffs??
FourthAndOne
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If Hoban beats Massillon that could change some opinions.
bob99
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l would say Lake would be the second best team in region 5. I think from top to bottom the Federal league is a better league than the Suburban National league. JMO
Redwing
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His post also completely misrepresents the sentiment. It's obvious why Padua, LC and NDCL have moved on. The point was, STVM is not those schools, and is more than capable of getting and developing players to compete on the field with Hoban, as their regular season game this year shows. It's all about a few, aggrieved adults who don't care what the players want, the students want, or the alumni wants.
Massillon#82
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That and a quarter will get you…
Reineytiger15
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I see this being a low scoring slugfest
Massillon#82
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It wouldn’t matter which region these 2 teams were in they would still be where they are now. Give it a rest, you try so hard but it’s always pointless as to the game going to be played.
Massillon#82
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Stop trolling and instigating, it’s old. 48-7
Redwing
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Huh? This does exactly the opposite. It's always about travel, and they always send the Toledo teams down 75 to play vs the SW OH region in this situation. You now have 2 teams traveling about 90 minutes to play instead of all 4 having to do it.
I couldn't agree more!! This is the matchup everyone was looking forward to, both teams took care of business and here we are. Some people over analyze it. Time to strap on the pads and get after it next Friday. If anyone thinks Lake was an easy opponent they are nuts!It wouldn’t matter which region these 2 teams were in they would still be where they are now. Give it a rest, you try so hard but it’s always pointless as to the game going to be played.
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"If anyone thinks Lake was an easy opponent they are nuts!"
Lake is a fine opponent and program.
But based on some of the comments around here about other sporting topics, I'd say plenty of people are nuts and the state of mental health in this country is equivalent to the Tom Arth years at Infocision Stadium.
And speaking of Infocision Stadium, while I'd love to see images of Wes Chandler, Charlie Joiner and Air Coryell lighting up the scoreboard in a high octane game....that ain't happening.
Since many others have submitted a prediction, so will I. I'll submit multiple predictions:
1. Tigers win 17-6.
2. Next to no one will be looking to WHBC or Gannett for game coverage or analysis.
3. This will be the biggest crowd at Infocision during the Joe Moorhead Zips season of 2022.
That's all I got, it ain't much, I could be wrong, I hope I'm right, it's Saturday morning and I need more coffee.
Lake is a fine opponent and program.
But based on some of the comments around here about other sporting topics, I'd say plenty of people are nuts and the state of mental health in this country is equivalent to the Tom Arth years at Infocision Stadium.
And speaking of Infocision Stadium, while I'd love to see images of Wes Chandler, Charlie Joiner and Air Coryell lighting up the scoreboard in a high octane game....that ain't happening.
Since many others have submitted a prediction, so will I. I'll submit multiple predictions:
1. Tigers win 17-6.
2. Next to no one will be looking to WHBC or Gannett for game coverage or analysis.
3. This will be the biggest crowd at Infocision during the Joe Moorhead Zips season of 2022.
That's all I got, it ain't much, I could be wrong, I hope I'm right, it's Saturday morning and I need more coffee.
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Redwing
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You have to commit extra people to Hoban's run game, or you have no chance to stop it. Sperling is almost always great, but their starting o-line has finally gotten back and healthy the last few weeks, and it's made a noticeable difference in what the run game has looked like.
pcbuck
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I disagree that Lake would be the second best team in Region 5. Drew Pasteur would have them as the 6th best team in Region 5. Lake is an excellent team for sure though. I agree that the Federal League is a better league than the Suburban National League but Region 5 is much more than the 3 teams in the Suburban National.
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pcbuck
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I agree it wouldn't matter which region Massillon and Hoban were in, but that's a straw man argument. It doesn't change that Region 5 is better top to bottom than Region 7.It wouldn’t matter which region these 2 teams were in they would still be where they are now. Give it a rest, you try so hard but it’s always pointless as to the game going to be played.
bob99
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I would take Lake in a head to head game with Hudson. We will never know.
arizonawildcat
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Not quite on my death bed, but since September I've made three trips to the emergency room, one by ambulance. I assure you that you would not trade places with me.
bob99
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Let's see. This is a Massillon and Hoban thread. You mention Massillon and Hoban in your posting. Yep! You must be trolling.
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