FourthAndOne
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I went to the StX - Moeller JV game yesterday and O'Malley looks really good. In my opinion which doesn't matter to any one I think he is the leading candidate to be the varsity starter next season
St. Xavier Football 2021
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I agree its O'Malley's job to lose next year.
StXBomberBlue
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It's all even starting at January workouts....doesn't matter what anyone has nor has not done in lower levels. It's all about January-July '22
I don't think anyone disagrees with that, however good indicators of future success is past performance. Now will there be some surprises and some great battles that will come down to the wire of course there will be. That's one of the great things about X, the internal competition and each player pushing each other to get better. I think we're all just spitballing here and having some fun.
I'm assuming that PJ McColgan (senior, #6 on varsity) is Micheal's older brother.
He transferred from Indian Hill and is listed as a wide receiver on the roster.
He returned a kickoff 22 yards vs Colerain and recorded 5 tackles in 2 games (Colerain and Moeller) on special teams
He took some snaps this week in practice as RB with the scout team so he's pretty versatile.
I agree with this because in the first half of the Moeller game when one of the Evil Empire defenders tore off McCaughey's helmet and he had to go out for a play they put Ryan Nolan in at QB and not one of the juniors (who had been in getting snaps in the second half running clock games)
Last year Nolan put up pretty impressive numbers in 3 games at QB covering for an ailing McCaughey.
43 for 55 (78%) for 575 yards with 6 TDs and 2 INTs
StXBomberBlue
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Seems odd you can't put a kid in to hand the ball off for a play...
Mason Rohmiller: Unflappable for the Bombers This Season
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St. Xavier senior kicker Mason Rohmiller is 'unflappable' for the Bombers this season
St. Xavier senior kicker Mason Rohmiller is one of six captains for the undefeated Bombers this season. He also has a 4.4 grade-point average.
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O'Malley saw his first varsity action during turbo time of last Friday's win vs LaSalle.
The sophomore took over McCaughey and finished the game so none of the junior QBs played which gives credence to your statement.
He was 2 for 2 for 15 yards and handed off to fellow sophomore RB Steve Napier who rushed for 13 times for 73 yards in a little over a quarter
The next day both played a significant number of minutes in the 14-6 JV win.
The final JV game vs St. Ignatius precedes the varsity game so it will be interesting how much time each of them plays in the earlier game.
My guess is they both play the first half only of the JV game and are on the varsity sidelines ready to spell Kellom and McCaughey
A handful of sophomores was just added to the Varsity roster for the remainder of the season.
Already on the roster were NG Ted Hammond and RB Steve Napier.
The 5 added are QB Jack O'Malley, CB Cole Harris, CB Macen Hall, LB Noah Beck and DL Justin Kattus
StXBomberBlue
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O'Malley is in good hands. Great to learn from Brogan who is a 3rd yr varsity player unfortunately, X didn't get any running clocks during his sophomore season. Still not a bad mentor; McCaughey has 50+ TDs, 4400+ yds & 67% comp rate in 15 games(total qtrs played) in high school
UPDATED 10/17/2021 (includes week 9)
3 players are still in position to set a Bomber record with 2 games plus post season left in 2021.
This despite the 6 turbo clock games this season and the Covid shortened regular season a year ago.
1. Terrell McFarlin’s 12 TD receptions is just 1 short of the season record of 13 set by Liam Clifford last season.
2. Charles Kellom (1,720 career rushing yards) is 280 yards short of the 2,000 yard club which will be good for top 10 in Bomber history
3. Brogan McCaughey who set single game records vs St. Ignatius last season is on pace to set single season records for completion percentage and TD/INT ratio. Currently his completion percentage 69.7 is better than Luke Massa's 67.2% in 2007 and his 21/0 ratio is better than Chase Wolf's 24/3 in 2017.
As for his career numbers below, he will finish 2nd all time behind 3 year starter and hall of famer Marty Mooney Jr.
Brogan McCaughey Passing
2020: 205 for 319 (64.3%) for 2,708 yards and 28 TDs and 11 INTs
2021 (through Week 9): 128 for 191 (67.0%) for 1,955 yards and *23 TDs and 1 INTs
Career: 333 for 510 (*65.0%) for 4,663 yards and 51 TDs and 12 INTs
Team Record: 17-4 (81%), state champions
Marty Mooney Jr. Passing
1999: 120 for 204 (59%) for 1,746 yards and *29 TDs/12 INTs
2000: 143 for 256 (56%) for 2,380 yards and 20 TDs/10 INTs
2001: 156 for 294 (53%) for 2,385 yards and 22 TDs/12 INTs
Career Totals: *419 for *754 (56%) for *6,511 yards and *71 TDs/*34 INTs
Team Record: 31-6 (84%), state runner up, regional runner up
3 players are still in position to set a Bomber record with 2 games plus post season left in 2021.
This despite the 6 turbo clock games this season and the Covid shortened regular season a year ago.
1. Terrell McFarlin’s 12 TD receptions is just 1 short of the season record of 13 set by Liam Clifford last season.
2. Charles Kellom (1,720 career rushing yards) is 280 yards short of the 2,000 yard club which will be good for top 10 in Bomber history
3. Brogan McCaughey who set single game records vs St. Ignatius last season is on pace to set single season records for completion percentage and TD/INT ratio. Currently his completion percentage 69.7 is better than Luke Massa's 67.2% in 2007 and his 21/0 ratio is better than Chase Wolf's 24/3 in 2017.
As for his career numbers below, he will finish 2nd all time behind 3 year starter and hall of famer Marty Mooney Jr.
Brogan McCaughey Passing
2020: 205 for 319 (64.3%) for 2,708 yards and 28 TDs and 11 INTs
2021 (through Week 9): 128 for 191 (67.0%) for 1,955 yards and *23 TDs and 1 INTs
Career: 333 for 510 (*65.0%) for 4,663 yards and 51 TDs and 12 INTs
Team Record: 17-4 (81%), state champions
Marty Mooney Jr. Passing
1999: 120 for 204 (59%) for 1,746 yards and *29 TDs/12 INTs
2000: 143 for 256 (56%) for 2,380 yards and 20 TDs/10 INTs
2001: 156 for 294 (53%) for 2,385 yards and 22 TDs/12 INTs
Career Totals: *419 for *754 (56%) for *6,511 yards and *71 TDs/*34 INTs
Team Record: 31-6 (84%), state runner up, regional runner up
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Brogan McCaughey Passing
2020: 205 for 319 (64.3%) for 2,708 yards and 28 TDs and 11 INTs
2021 150 for 225 (66.7%) for 2,234 yards and *27 TDs and 2 INTs
Career: 355 for 544 (*65.3%) for 4,942 yards and 55 TDs and 13 INTs
Team Record: 18-4 (82%), state champions
Marty Mooney Jr. Passing
1999: 120 for 204 (59%) for 1,746 yards and *29 TDs/12 INTs
2000: 143 for 256 (56%) for 2,380 yards and 20 TDs/10 INTs
2001: 156 for 294 (53%) for 2,385 yards and 22 TDs/12 INTs
Career Totals: *419 for *754 (56%) for *6,511 yards and *71 TDs/*34 INTs
Team Record: 31-6 (84%), state runner up, regional runner up
A post-season run of 6 games where the last 4 aren't turbo clocks could allow McCaughey to rack up some serious passing yards and Mooney's 3 year numbers could be in sight.
Brogan McCaughey Passing
2020: 205 for 319 (64.3%) for 2,708 yards and 28 TDs and 11 INTs
2021 150 for 225 (66.7%) for 2,234 yards and *27 TDs and 2 INTs
Career: 355 for 544 (*65.3%) for 4,942 yards and 55 TDs and 13 INTs
Team Record: 18-4 (82%), state champions
Marty Mooney Jr. Passing
1999: 120 for 204 (59%) for 1,746 yards and *29 TDs/12 INTs
2000: 143 for 256 (56%) for 2,380 yards and 20 TDs/10 INTs
2001: 156 for 294 (53%) for 2,385 yards and 22 TDs/12 INTs
Career Totals: *419 for *754 (56%) for *6,511 yards and *71 TDs/*34 INTs
Team Record: 31-6 (84%), state runner up, regional runner up
A post-season run of 6 games where the last 4 aren't turbo clocks could allow McCaughey to rack up some serious passing yards and Mooney's 3 year numbers could be in sight.
Terrell McFarlin’s 1st quarter TD catch vs ELCA gives him 13 TD receptions for the year equalling the record set by Liam Clifford last season
Charles Kellom 131 yards rushing yards vs ELCA gives him 977 yards for the year and 1,851 career rushing yards. What sets Kellom apart from most other Bomber RBs is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and to lineup as a 4th or 5th WR when X goes empty backfield.
His 122 receiving yards vs ELCA was his first 100 yard receiving game and gives him 404 receiving yards for the year and 654 career.
Charles Kellom 131 yards rushing yards vs ELCA gives him 977 yards for the year and 1,851 career rushing yards. What sets Kellom apart from most other Bomber RBs is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and to lineup as a 4th or 5th WR when X goes empty backfield.
His 122 receiving yards vs ELCA was his first 100 yard receiving game and gives him 404 receiving yards for the year and 654 career.
Brogan McCaughey Passing
2020: 205 for 319 (64.3%) for 2,708 yards and 28 TDs and 11 INTs
2021 161 for 244 (66.0%) for 2,343 yards and 28 TDs and 2 INTs
Career: 366 for 563 (65.0%) for 5,051 yards and 56 TDs and 13 INTs
Team Record: 19-4 (83%), 2020 state champions and 2021 ???
McCaughey, in only 2 seasons, is closing in on some of Marty Mooney's career records that were set over 3 years (1999-2001)
2020: 205 for 319 (64.3%) for 2,708 yards and 28 TDs and 11 INTs
2021 161 for 244 (66.0%) for 2,343 yards and 28 TDs and 2 INTs
Career: 366 for 563 (65.0%) for 5,051 yards and 56 TDs and 13 INTs
Team Record: 19-4 (83%), 2020 state champions and 2021 ???
McCaughey, in only 2 seasons, is closing in on some of Marty Mooney's career records that were set over 3 years (1999-2001)
Charles Kellom Rushing/Receiving
Rushing
2020: 165 carries for 855 yards (5.2 yards/carry) and 10 TDs, long gain 96 yards
2021: 198 carries for 1,108 yards (5.6 yards/carry) and 21 TDs, long gain 73 yards
Career: 363 carries for 1,963 yards (5.4 yards/carry) and 31 TDs
Receiving
2020: 22 catches for 250 yards (11.4 yards/catch) and 4 TDs, long gain 67 yards
2021: 28 catches for 433 yards (15.6 yards/catch) and 4 TDs, long gain 67 yards
Career: 50 catches for 683 yards (13.7 yards/catch) and 8 TDs
Total All Purpose Yards
2020: 1,105 yards
2021: 1,541 yards
Career: 2,646 yards
Rushing
2020: 165 carries for 855 yards (5.2 yards/carry) and 10 TDs, long gain 96 yards
2021: 198 carries for 1,108 yards (5.6 yards/carry) and 21 TDs, long gain 73 yards
Career: 363 carries for 1,963 yards (5.4 yards/carry) and 31 TDs
Receiving
2020: 22 catches for 250 yards (11.4 yards/catch) and 4 TDs, long gain 67 yards
2021: 28 catches for 433 yards (15.6 yards/catch) and 4 TDs, long gain 67 yards
Career: 50 catches for 683 yards (13.7 yards/catch) and 8 TDs
Total All Purpose Yards
2020: 1,105 yards
2021: 1,541 yards
Career: 2,646 yards
Terrell McFarlin Receiving Yards
2020: 45 catches for 534 yards (11.9 yards/catch) 6 TDs
2021: 51 catches for 869 yards (17.0 yards/catch) 13 TDs
Career: 96 catches for 1,403 yards (14.6 yards/catch 19 TDs
With the graduation of Liam Clifford and Patterson, McFarlin has become the go to / big play WR roughly doubling his output from junior year to senior year
McFarlin among the top 5 receivers in history in all categories
The other 4 receivers Liam Clifford (2018-2020), Sam McDonald (2001-2002), Josh Williams (2000-2001) and Andrew Wittrock (2016-2017)
Currently tied with Liam Clifford with most TD catches in a season
2020: 45 catches for 534 yards (11.9 yards/catch) 6 TDs
2021: 51 catches for 869 yards (17.0 yards/catch) 13 TDs
Career: 96 catches for 1,403 yards (14.6 yards/catch 19 TDs
With the graduation of Liam Clifford and Patterson, McFarlin has become the go to / big play WR roughly doubling his output from junior year to senior year
McFarlin among the top 5 receivers in history in all categories
The other 4 receivers Liam Clifford (2018-2020), Sam McDonald (2001-2002), Josh Williams (2000-2001) and Andrew Wittrock (2016-2017)
Currently tied with Liam Clifford with most TD catches in a season
Senior placekicker Mason Rohmiller (3 year career)
2021: 77 points (7 for 8 FGs 88%, 56 for 58 on PATs 97%)
2020: 85 points (11 for 13 FGs 85%, 52 for 52 PATs 100%)
2019: 47 points (4 for 7 FGs 57%, 35 for 35 PATs 100%)
Totals: 209 points (22 for 28 FGs 79%, 143 for 145 PATs 99%)
StX All Time Leading Place Kicker and recent Hall of Fame inductee
Danny Milligan (2005-2007)
2007: 91 points (13 for 20 FGs 65%, 52 for 54 PATs 96%)
2006: 76 points (15 for 20 FGs 75%, 31 for 32 PATs 97%)
2005: 81 points (12 for 15 FGs 80%, 45 for 47 PATs 96%)
Totals: 248 points (40 for 55 FGs 73%, 128 for 133 PATs 96%)
PK Rohmiller is now 39 points shy of Milligan's career point total
He is averaging 8 points per game with potential of 4 games left to play
2021: 77 points (7 for 8 FGs 88%, 56 for 58 on PATs 97%)
2020: 85 points (11 for 13 FGs 85%, 52 for 52 PATs 100%)
2019: 47 points (4 for 7 FGs 57%, 35 for 35 PATs 100%)
Totals: 209 points (22 for 28 FGs 79%, 143 for 145 PATs 99%)
StX All Time Leading Place Kicker and recent Hall of Fame inductee
Danny Milligan (2005-2007)
2007: 91 points (13 for 20 FGs 65%, 52 for 54 PATs 96%)
2006: 76 points (15 for 20 FGs 75%, 31 for 32 PATs 97%)
2005: 81 points (12 for 15 FGs 80%, 45 for 47 PATs 96%)
Totals: 248 points (40 for 55 FGs 73%, 128 for 133 PATs 96%)
PK Rohmiller is now 39 points shy of Milligan's career point total
He is averaging 8 points per game with potential of 4 games left to play
Cincyfan33
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Danny had more FG opportunities clearly haha.
The 2021 Bomber Season
X finishes 10-3 with 3 disappointing close losses (total 18 points), 9 blowout 2nd half turbo wins (405-89) and a hard-fought 31-14 victory in the opener to the team that would end their season. Despite the disappointment of the week 14 loss it was a memorable year.
Offensive Records set by the 4 seniors
QB Brogan McCaughey: 31 TD passes in single season (passed Marty Mooney's 29 TD season in 1999)
RB Charles Kellom: 43 TDs in a career (tied Scott Sollman for 3rd set from 1990-1992)
WR Terrell McFarlin: 14 TD receptions in a season (topped 13 by Liam Clifford set last season)
PK Mason Rohmiller: 215 career points (22 for 28 FGs 79%, 149 for 151 PATs 99%) is 3rd all time behind Danny Milligan and Kevin Kerr
College Offers: currently 6 D1 commitments and over a dozen players in all 4 grades with various level offers to continue their playing career
Team Record
Added the state of Georgia to the list of teams played from out of state (ELCA in Week 10) making it 12 states Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Alabama, California and Georgia
GMC Record
Improved the overall GMC record to 71-27 (0.717) with 3 wins (LW, Colerain and Hamilton) and a loss (LW)
GCL-S Record
Won the GCL south title outright for the 9th time in the past 18 years (shared the title twice in that time span)
The 4 GCL wins (Elder twice) put them over 0.500 vs league all time for the first time in over 20 years
Elder 45-53-6 (0.459)
LaSalle 45-17-1 (0.726)
Moeller 25-42-1 (0.373)
Totals: 115-112-8 (0.530)
Coach Specht 18 Year Record
The 10-3 season advanced Coach Specht’s 18 year Overall Record to 163-61 (0.728)
vs GCL-S 47-21 (0.691) LaSalle 16-4, Moeller 14-9, Elder 16-8
vs GMC 26-12 (0.684) 11 losses to Colerain, 1 to Lakota West
GCL Titles to 11 (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2014 (tied), 2015 (tied), 2017, 2020, 2021)
Post Season: X made the playoffs for the 17th time (only missed 2008 with a 4-6 record)
Post Season Record: 40-13 (0.755)
X finishes 10-3 with 3 disappointing close losses (total 18 points), 9 blowout 2nd half turbo wins (405-89) and a hard-fought 31-14 victory in the opener to the team that would end their season. Despite the disappointment of the week 14 loss it was a memorable year.
Offensive Records set by the 4 seniors
QB Brogan McCaughey: 31 TD passes in single season (passed Marty Mooney's 29 TD season in 1999)
RB Charles Kellom: 43 TDs in a career (tied Scott Sollman for 3rd set from 1990-1992)
WR Terrell McFarlin: 14 TD receptions in a season (topped 13 by Liam Clifford set last season)
PK Mason Rohmiller: 215 career points (22 for 28 FGs 79%, 149 for 151 PATs 99%) is 3rd all time behind Danny Milligan and Kevin Kerr
College Offers: currently 6 D1 commitments and over a dozen players in all 4 grades with various level offers to continue their playing career
Team Record
Added the state of Georgia to the list of teams played from out of state (ELCA in Week 10) making it 12 states Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Alabama, California and Georgia
GMC Record
Improved the overall GMC record to 71-27 (0.717) with 3 wins (LW, Colerain and Hamilton) and a loss (LW)
GCL-S Record
Won the GCL south title outright for the 9th time in the past 18 years (shared the title twice in that time span)
The 4 GCL wins (Elder twice) put them over 0.500 vs league all time for the first time in over 20 years
Elder 45-53-6 (0.459)
LaSalle 45-17-1 (0.726)
Moeller 25-42-1 (0.373)
Totals: 115-112-8 (0.530)
Coach Specht 18 Year Record
The 10-3 season advanced Coach Specht’s 18 year Overall Record to 163-61 (0.728)
vs GCL-S 47-21 (0.691) LaSalle 16-4, Moeller 14-9, Elder 16-8
vs GMC 26-12 (0.684) 11 losses to Colerain, 1 to Lakota West
GCL Titles to 11 (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2014 (tied), 2015 (tied), 2017, 2020, 2021)
Post Season: X made the playoffs for the 17th time (only missed 2008 with a 4-6 record)
Post Season Record: 40-13 (0.755)
10 Bombers named to the AP All Ohio Team
1st Team
Brogan McCaughey, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-2, 190, sr
Charles Kellom, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 5-11, 195, sr.
Terrell McFarlin, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-0, 190, sr.
Grant Lyons, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-3, 220, sr.
2nd Team
Brian Parker II, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-5, 285, sr
Eli Kirk, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-1, 191, sr.
3rd Team
Sam Buerkle, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-4, 249, sr
Honorable Mention
Max Klare, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-5, 225, sr.
Cam Collins, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-4, 270, sr.
Alex Kemper, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-0, 177, sr.
1st Team
Brogan McCaughey, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-2, 190, sr
Charles Kellom, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 5-11, 195, sr.
Terrell McFarlin, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-0, 190, sr.
Grant Lyons, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-3, 220, sr.
2nd Team
Brian Parker II, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-5, 285, sr
Eli Kirk, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-1, 191, sr.
3rd Team
Sam Buerkle, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-4, 249, sr
Honorable Mention
Max Klare, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-5, 225, sr.
Cam Collins, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-4, 270, sr.
Alex Kemper, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-0, 177, sr.
The 2021 team had 4 more players voted to the AP All Ohio team than last seasons state champ team
They had twice as many as the 2007 state champs, who most believe is the best Bomber team in history.
StX Teams and the number of players voted to the AP All Ohio Team (in order), team record and finish
2021: 10 10-3 Lost in 3rd Round
2020: 6 10-2 State Champs
2007: 5 15-0 State Champs
2017: 5 11-2 R4 Runner Up
2011: 5 10-4 Lost in State Semifinals
2005: 4 15-0 State Champs
2006: 4 10-2 R4 Runner Up
2014: 4 10-3 R4 Runner Up
2019: 4 8-3 Lost in 2nd Round
2009: 3 9-3 Lost in 2nd Round
1992: 3 13-1 State Runner Up
2001: 3 13-1 State Runner Up
2008: 3 4-6 Missed Playoffs
1998: 2 13-1 State Runner Up
1999: 2 10-1 R4 Runner Up
2016: 2 10-5 State Champs
1968: 2 9-0-1 No playoffs
2018: 2 5-6 Lost in 1st Round
2015: 2 7-5 Lost in 2nd Round
2010: 2 7-5 R4 Runner Up
1994: 2 9-2 R4 Runner Up
2004: 1 11-1 Lost in 2nd Round
1997: 1 9-3 R4 Runner Up
2012: 1 6-5 Lost in 1st Round
2013: 1 5-6 Lost in 1st Round
2002: 1 7-4 Lost in 1st Round
2000: 1 8-4 Lost in 2nd Round
1993: 1 7-3 Lost in 1st Round
2003: 0 6-3 Missed playoffs
1996: 0 2-7 Missed playoffs
1995: 0 6-4 Missed playoffs
They had twice as many as the 2007 state champs, who most believe is the best Bomber team in history.
StX Teams and the number of players voted to the AP All Ohio Team (in order), team record and finish
2021: 10 10-3 Lost in 3rd Round
2020: 6 10-2 State Champs
2007: 5 15-0 State Champs
2017: 5 11-2 R4 Runner Up
2011: 5 10-4 Lost in State Semifinals
2005: 4 15-0 State Champs
2006: 4 10-2 R4 Runner Up
2014: 4 10-3 R4 Runner Up
2019: 4 8-3 Lost in 2nd Round
2009: 3 9-3 Lost in 2nd Round
1992: 3 13-1 State Runner Up
2001: 3 13-1 State Runner Up
2008: 3 4-6 Missed Playoffs
1998: 2 13-1 State Runner Up
1999: 2 10-1 R4 Runner Up
2016: 2 10-5 State Champs
1968: 2 9-0-1 No playoffs
2018: 2 5-6 Lost in 1st Round
2015: 2 7-5 Lost in 2nd Round
2010: 2 7-5 R4 Runner Up
1994: 2 9-2 R4 Runner Up
2004: 1 11-1 Lost in 2nd Round
1997: 1 9-3 R4 Runner Up
2012: 1 6-5 Lost in 1st Round
2013: 1 5-6 Lost in 1st Round
2002: 1 7-4 Lost in 1st Round
2000: 1 8-4 Lost in 2nd Round
1993: 1 7-3 Lost in 1st Round
2003: 0 6-3 Missed playoffs
1996: 0 2-7 Missed playoffs
1995: 0 6-4 Missed playoffs
6 of these seniors were 3 year varsity starters
Could next year's sophomore class have as many or more varsity starters?
4GX
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This says a LOT about what a golden opportunity was squandered this year.
Typically they start in mid to late January if memory serves me correctly
Luke Kuechly to be inducted into the Buddy LaRosa's Hall of Fame in Class of 2021
WCPO article below
Luke Kuechly
St. Xavier High School
Class of 2009
Before his junior year at St. Xavier High School, the football coaches decided to move Luke Kuechly from tight end to linebacker. It proved to be one of the most significant decisions for both St. Xavier and Luke Kuechly – as he arguably became the greatest football player to come out of Greater Cincinnati this century.
The Bombers went on to become Ohio Division I state champions in 2007, while Kuechly went on to earn the first of what has become an amazing list of football accomplishments that may well lead him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Kuechly racked up 277 tackles, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, five fumble recovers, three interceptions and one touchdown in his final two seasons at St. X.
Kuechly signed with Boston College, where his reputation for a ferocious style of play earned him every major award in the nation.
In three seasons, Kuechly set the BC and Atlantic Coast Conference career tackle records with 532 – just 13 short of the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision record.
In 2011, he won the Butkus Award, the Lombardi Award, the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. He was a two-time consensus All-American and three-time first-team All-American.
He was the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
He led the nation in tackles as a sophomore (183 – 110 solos) and as a junior (191 – 102 solo).
Kuechly was the No. 9 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He was named NFL Rookie of the Year (2012) and NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2013) his second season – joining NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor as the only other player to do that. He as a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a five-time First Team All-Pro pick. He retired after eight seasons in the NFL. Kuechly lives in Charlotte, N.C.
WCPO article below
Luke Kuechly
St. Xavier High School
Class of 2009
Before his junior year at St. Xavier High School, the football coaches decided to move Luke Kuechly from tight end to linebacker. It proved to be one of the most significant decisions for both St. Xavier and Luke Kuechly – as he arguably became the greatest football player to come out of Greater Cincinnati this century.
The Bombers went on to become Ohio Division I state champions in 2007, while Kuechly went on to earn the first of what has become an amazing list of football accomplishments that may well lead him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Kuechly racked up 277 tackles, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, five fumble recovers, three interceptions and one touchdown in his final two seasons at St. X.
Kuechly signed with Boston College, where his reputation for a ferocious style of play earned him every major award in the nation.
In three seasons, Kuechly set the BC and Atlantic Coast Conference career tackle records with 532 – just 13 short of the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision record.
In 2011, he won the Butkus Award, the Lombardi Award, the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. He was a two-time consensus All-American and three-time first-team All-American.
He was the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
He led the nation in tackles as a sophomore (183 – 110 solos) and as a junior (191 – 102 solo).
Kuechly was the No. 9 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He was named NFL Rookie of the Year (2012) and NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2013) his second season – joining NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor as the only other player to do that. He as a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a five-time First Team All-Pro pick. He retired after eight seasons in the NFL. Kuechly lives in Charlotte, N.C.
Luke Kuechly's Yearly Tackle Totals Career
2007 StX Junior: 143 tackles, led team to 16-0 state championship season and #1 national ranking
2008 StX Senior: 128 tackles, finished 7th at StX in career tackles
2009 Boston College Freshman: 158 tackles, led team in tackles 12 of 13 games, 1st team All American
2010 Boston College Sophomore: 183 tackles, 14 tackle per game led nation, 1st team All American
2011 Boston College Junior: 191 tackles, 16 tackle per game average led nation, 1st team All American, won Nagurski, Butkus and Lombardi awards
2012 Carolina Panthers Rookie Year: 164 tackles, NFL leading tackler, NFL Rookie Defensive POY
2013 Carolina Panthers 2nd Year: 166 tackles, Pro Bowl, NFL Defensive Player of the Year
2014 Carolina Panthers 3rd Year: 171 tackles, Led NFL
2015 Carolina Panthers 4th Year: 147 tackles
2016 Carolina Panthers 5th Year: 102 tackles (concussion season, only played in 10 games
2017 Carolina Panthers 6th Year: 122 tackles
2018 Carolina Panthers 7th Year: 124 tackles
2019 Carolina Panthers 8th Year: 138 tackles
Tackle Totals: StX: 271; BC: 532; Panthers: 1,062; Lifetime: 1,865 in 13 years (143 per year)
Game Totals: StX: 25; BC: 38; Panthers: 118; Lifetime: 181 games (10.3 tackles per game)
2007 StX Junior: 143 tackles, led team to 16-0 state championship season and #1 national ranking
2008 StX Senior: 128 tackles, finished 7th at StX in career tackles
2009 Boston College Freshman: 158 tackles, led team in tackles 12 of 13 games, 1st team All American
2010 Boston College Sophomore: 183 tackles, 14 tackle per game led nation, 1st team All American
2011 Boston College Junior: 191 tackles, 16 tackle per game average led nation, 1st team All American, won Nagurski, Butkus and Lombardi awards
2012 Carolina Panthers Rookie Year: 164 tackles, NFL leading tackler, NFL Rookie Defensive POY
2013 Carolina Panthers 2nd Year: 166 tackles, Pro Bowl, NFL Defensive Player of the Year
2014 Carolina Panthers 3rd Year: 171 tackles, Led NFL
2015 Carolina Panthers 4th Year: 147 tackles
2016 Carolina Panthers 5th Year: 102 tackles (concussion season, only played in 10 games
2017 Carolina Panthers 6th Year: 122 tackles
2018 Carolina Panthers 7th Year: 124 tackles
2019 Carolina Panthers 8th Year: 138 tackles
Tackle Totals: StX: 271; BC: 532; Panthers: 1,062; Lifetime: 1,865 in 13 years (143 per year)
Game Totals: StX: 25; BC: 38; Panthers: 118; Lifetime: 181 games (10.3 tackles per game)
Cotton Bowl December 31st
#1 Alabama (12-1) vs #4 Cincinnati (13-0)
21 Players/Coach who played in a St. Xavier HS football game
Alabama
#27 Devonta Smith Freshman DB LaSalle
#51 Emil Elkior Redshirt Junior OL Cathedral
Cincinnati
Greg Scruggs DL Coach StX
#82 Noah Davis TE StX
#0 Darrian Beavers LB Colerain
#3 Ja'Van Hicks S Colerain
#9 Desmond Ridder QB LSX
#12 Iesa Jarmon CB LaSalle
#18 Jowon Briggs DL Walnut Hills
#19 Brody Ingle LB LaSalle
#23 Daved Jones LB Lakota West
#25 Jack Haglage LB Mason
#42 Malik Vann DL Fairfield
#55 Mao Glynn OL Walnut Hills
#57 Ben Blevins OL LaSalle
#57 Ryan Mullaney DL Moeller
#58 Dontay Corleone DL Colerain
#66 Landon Fickell OL Moeller
#81Josh Whyle TE LaSalle
#91 Miles Managault DL Moeller
#97 Eric Phillips DL Colerain
#1 Alabama (12-1) vs #4 Cincinnati (13-0)
21 Players/Coach who played in a St. Xavier HS football game
Alabama
#27 Devonta Smith Freshman DB LaSalle
#51 Emil Elkior Redshirt Junior OL Cathedral
Cincinnati
Greg Scruggs DL Coach StX
#82 Noah Davis TE StX
#0 Darrian Beavers LB Colerain
#3 Ja'Van Hicks S Colerain
#9 Desmond Ridder QB LSX
#12 Iesa Jarmon CB LaSalle
#18 Jowon Briggs DL Walnut Hills
#19 Brody Ingle LB LaSalle
#23 Daved Jones LB Lakota West
#25 Jack Haglage LB Mason
#42 Malik Vann DL Fairfield
#55 Mao Glynn OL Walnut Hills
#57 Ben Blevins OL LaSalle
#57 Ryan Mullaney DL Moeller
#58 Dontay Corleone DL Colerain
#66 Landon Fickell OL Moeller
#81Josh Whyle TE LaSalle
#91 Miles Managault DL Moeller
#97 Eric Phillips DL Colerain