I would say the 1981 title because, even though that was a very good team, the win was unexpected by everyone outside of McKinley. And, that was my senior year.
Wasn't McKinley's 1997 team #1 in the nation?
You rather diplomatically omitted the fact that the above mentioned situation only happened, IMHO, because of one of the dumbest coaching decisions of all-time.
That FG certainly bailed the Crusaders' coach out.Don’t leave us hanging…You rather diplomatically omitted the fact that the above mentioned situation only happened, IMHO, because of one of the dumbest coaching decisions of all-time.
Seems like Goodwin should have let up on Mogadore a bit until you consider what they did to St. Henry when they were up by 35 to 3...you can bet Goodwin watched that game and was told a hundred times don't let off the gas if your up, that team won't quit!
Well....In a rather sloppy game it was 7-7 in the middle of the 4th Q when the SCC QB ran a draw, bounced outside and outran the LC defense for a 65-70 yard TD. They added the PAT to take the lead 14-7. LC then drove all the way to the SCC 10-yard line where the Crusaders stopped them with about 1:45 left in the game. Three plays later it's 4th and one at the SCC 19-yard line with about 40-45 seconds to play.
I was getting ready to mention Perkins -Ironton in 99 IV title game. You saved me the hassle
When Ironton stopped Perkins on their 10-yard line and took over on that last possession I thought that they would be able to get a couple of first downs and run out the clock. They got one first down but after Mr. Henry got stuffed on that 3rd and one play, I thought they should punt. When I saw them line up to go for it my first thought was the 93 SCC-LC game. Sure enough. The difference was that SCC had a 7-point lead when they did it.
That, a terrible penalty near the goal line, a McKinley player running into the Ignatius punter that was never called, and the Pups' resilience. (Mostly the last one)
Please no trolling on this thread. We all are enjoying these great memories of championships we've watched our teams win.
She broke it off with me over JOES' many CHAMPIONSHIPS and Mass.' nothingness. It was a painful chapter in my life. Now, back to the WINNERS CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS.
He was a big risk/big reward coach. In 2005 he faked the typing PAT and the holder rolled out and dove into the end zone for the 2 point conversion with about a buck to go in the state semifinal game against Newark Catholic. SCC wins 36-35.You rather diplomatically omitted the fact that the above mentioned situation only happened, IMHO, because of one of the dumbest coaching decisions of all-time.
Interesting back story. Your screen name is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!
That is a rough way to lose one.As far as the 2005 NC game I don't think it is comparable at all. In that game, if I remember correctly, SCC trailed by 7 with about 1:00-1:30 left in the game when they scored. I think the Crusaders' HC felt they probably couldn't win in OT so he took the risk of the 2-point conversion for the reward of winning in regulation. In that 93 LC game there was really no reward for the risk. He already had the reward IMO. If they execute the fake punt, OK the game is over, SCC wins. If they execute the punt the game is also virtually over, SCC wins. IMO he took a huge risk for very little reward as he already had the win without taking the risk of a fake punt. I agree that it worked out but that does not change my opinion that it was a dumb call.
Perhaps his father didn't say anything because he also thought it was a dumb call.
Speaking of the 1999 Ironton-Perkins game and the heart breaking loss for Ironton reminds me that the Ironton-Wauseon title game preceded the SCC-LC game in 1993.
Talk about heart breakers. Ironton trailed Wauseon 10-7 in the 4th. The Tigers went on a long drive from their own 20 to inside the Wauseon 10 but they had a procedure penalty that really hurt them and then on 3rd down Wauseon stopped them on the 1-yard line. Decision time for coach Lutz. Go for the TD and the lead or the tying FG. He kicked the FG to tie it.
There was still about 3:30 left in the game when Wauseon got the ball at about their 25-yard line after the KO. Mr. Griggs and Mr. Milne led the Indians down to about the Ironton 20-yard line with 6 seconds left. They tried the FG but missed as time expired during the play. I saw the PK go down but I wasn't sure if an Ironton player hit him or if he flopped trying to draw the flag. Then the flags flew. Roughing the kicker. Zero time but penalty on the D = one more play. Given a 2nd chance and the penalty yardage the kid made the FG and Wauseon won 13-10. Great game to watch as a neutral fan, tough loss for Ironton.
I missed my block or my Vikes when that game
On the 1st down fumble we had a Te release called and was told not to audible, Johnny audible to a 54L . Going back looking at film we score on the Te release
Why would you start this thread? You asked for Playoff Champions only. Is that why we haven’t heard any great memories of playoff championship caliber football at vasj? Too bad the merger with St. Joseph didn’t happen a year sooner. Maybe when you guys merge with Cleveland Central Catholic in the future some new memories can be made.
Thanks for inquiring about JOES' CHAMPIONSHIP game from 1989. We actually WON that game on special teams. Punt return for a TD, directional punting on every punt that gave unfavorable field position to Fostoria, and a kickoff, to start the second half, that was mis-handled and downed inside the 10, which led to a fumble recovery for a TD.
St. Joseph is closed unlike Lake Catholic. I would like to hear about the storied tradition of Villa Angela-St. Joseph football.
Maybe he’s talking about the academy on the westside
and the dude came back for his senior year for Tosu... when he could have left early.... thats a DUDE!!!
