If Wagner would have stayed at, rather gone to Greenon, they would have made the playoffs in 06 and 07. That kid was a game changer on both sides of the ball. There was a QB in the early-mid 2000s at Southeastern that threw for over 3000 yards and 30sih TDs and SE was only 1-9 or 3-7 something like that.
Stepp was a beast for West Jefferson in their MSL days. Glad to read that he made it out so well for Otterbein.I played with a kid from West Jeff named Logan Stepp in college (Otterbein University). Not sure what his High School Stats were but he was a hell of a player for us. As a senior he was the first person in OAC history to pass for 2000 and rush for 1000 In the same season. His junior season was pretty close to that as well.
Greenon has only been in the conference for what 3 yrs so I haven't seen many of the good ones, only get to a few games a year, but rice is as good as I've seen. Knights were riding a 32 game losing streak when he got there. Stats were incredible last yr and in 3 yrs nearly got them to playoffs. Will be a D1 player somewhere.
Nic Van Hoose is the kid you're referring to from Graham. Ended up being a 4 year starter at Northwestern and made the all conference team. Single handedly won 8 games a year for the Falcons at the time and maybe the best college producer ever from the CBCGranted, it was CBC, but Greenon had some monster DT and other good OL guys from 2011-13. Record never reflected because of lack of skill guys and really just really how hard that schedule was. That was prime CBC (granted London and Alder carrying solid weight), but this was prime Shawnee, KR, Tipp, and even Urbana had that Mays kid who I think is up there with any local QB. Heck Graham had some guy go to a Big 10 school. I remember scouting against KR and Shawnee and think after they played them every: damn, even Greenon has some dudes. But idk his name or remember number, but he is probably the area's most talented player in the 2010s. Even our coaches shook their head at some of those guys, but that DT made you shake your head.
Stepp was a beast for West Jefferson in their MSL days. Glad to read that he made it out so well for Otterbein.
Somebody come up with an all CBC/OHC team from the last 20 years...
Josh Bannick by chance? know he was an absolute dude.Granted, it was CBC, but Greenon had some monster DT and other good OL guys from 2011-13. Record never reflected because of lack of skill guys and really just really how hard that schedule was. That was prime CBC (granted London and Alder carrying solid weight), but this was prime Shawnee, KR, Tipp, and even Urbana had that Mays kid who I think is up there with any local QB. Heck Graham had some guy go to a Big 10 school. I remember scouting against KR and Shawnee and think after they played them every: damn, even Greenon has some dudes. But idk his name or remember number, but he is probably the area's most talented player in the 2010s. Even our coaches shook their head at some of those guys, but that DT made you shake your head.
oh how the tides have turned. put that OLine with this years skills and i’m not sure they get beat.Granted, it was CBC, but Greenon had some monster DT and other good OL guys from 2011-13. Record never reflected because of lack of skill guys and really just really how hard that schedule was. That was prime CBC (granted London and Alder carrying solid weight), but this was prime Shawnee, KR, Tipp, and even Urbana had that Mays kid who I think is up there with any local QB. Heck Graham had some guy go to a Big 10 school. I remember scouting against KR and Shawnee and think after they played them every: damn, even Greenon has some dudes. But idk his name or remember number, but he is probably the area's most talented player in the 2010s. Even our coaches shook their head at some of those guys, but that DT made you shake your head.
This is a tough one and so many good players have come through over the years. I think color is right that the CBC may dominate the list. Anyway, I have thought about it and this is what pops into my mind.Somebody come up with an all CBC/OHC team from the last 20 years...
actually a very good list. probably missing a few guys i’ve seen especially from greeneview (they’ve had some dudes the last decade) and maybe a few greenon guys. you hit all the big CBC namesThis is a tough one and so many good players have come through over the years. I think color is right that the CBC may dominate the list. Anyway, I have thought about it and this is what pops into my mind.
Pocket QBs
Mays - Urbana
Rice - Greenon (Should be a dual threat QB but I put him here because he does have that pocket talent...if there was a line to protect him)
Bisher- KR, don't remember if he is within 20 years but that kid could throw.
Buescher - WJ. I know he is young but he is special and WJ faithful will enjoy seeing his talents for a couple of more years.
Duel QB
Jarzab- Shawnee
Glass - Shawnee
Lyburtus- Bellefontaine
Alex Jacobs - Indian Lake
Romero- Burg
Seifert - Greenon....I'm just putting this kid in here because of shear football talent. If you never got a chance to see him play in the 2000-2001 time frame, you missed out. Not an especially good passer but a hard, aggressive running QB
RBs
Wagner -SCC
Davis _ Kenton Ridge
Jackson -Greenon
Jones - WJ
Hall - Tipp
Cooper- SE
Murray - Tecumseh
Capper- Kenton Ridge
WR
Comer - Tipp
Barnett - Shawnee
Trempe - Graham
Armstrong - Kenton Ridge
Dimitroff - SCC
O-Line
Shawnee 2011, big, strong, smart kids. Probably the best combo blocking line I have seen in the area, they were special and I guess that state finals should be attributed to them. I apologize for not knowing specific names but as a whole those kids were damn good.
Defense
I tend to watch more offense than defense but there are some kids that I remember
Minna - Tecumseh
Christopher - Greenon
Holt - Kenton Ridge
Wagner - SCC
Demers -Tipp
Payton-Greenview
Sorry this is so CBC heavy but its a start...
Who else would you add?actually a very good list. probably missing a few guys i’ve seen especially from greeneview (they’ve had some dudes the last decade) and maybe a few greenon guys. you hit all the big CBC names
Levi Morrison, Greenon c/o 2019. kids just a football player. a guy you have to plan for as an OC. he was a beast and i’m pretty sure he’s at wittenberg now.Who else would you add?
Yes, you are old, lol. Probably the most famous names in the CBC. Every now and then I still see the Rogan name on a roster in Urbana and Bellefontaine. What about Dez Lyburtus dad back in the early 90's? Wow, that guy was a beast.I'm old, but how about the 3 brother from Urbana, Jeff, Greg, and Pat Rogan...
Yes, you are old, lol. Probably the most famous names in the CBC. Every now and then I still see the Rogan name on a roster in Urbana and Bellefontaine. What about Dez Lyburtus dad back in the early 90's? Wow, that guy was a beast.