2024 VASJ Vikings Football **Official Thread**

[ghostofgutbrod]

As stated above, the strength of this team will be the O-line and run game, like it always has been under this regime. Limiting the turnovers and playing sound defense after losing some great players on that side of the ball will dictate how far this team can go. They will be able to put up points again, but stopping the better teams on their schedule will be a tall task. I'd anticipate the schedule to fill out nicely. I liked McDowell last year and wonder if that could happen again. I also look forward to some home games.

 

[sprtsfan]

As stated above, the strength of this team will be the O-line and run game, like it always has been under this regime. Limiting the turnovers and playing sound defense after losing some great players on that side of the ball will dictate how far this team can go. They will be able to put up points again, but stopping the better teams on their schedule will be a tall task. I'd anticipate the schedule to fill out nicely. I liked McDowell last year and wonder if that could happen again. I also look forward to some home games.

The Vikes head to Erie to take on McDowell week 6 this year.

 

[hsfan60]

All we need from the quarterback position is someone to get the ball to Jackson and Kortovich (and other stars who may develop) without all of the unforced turnovers. We have weapons all over the field but we didn't score until the 4th quarter in the Ursuline playoff game due to multiple TO's in the red zone by the QB, yet only lost by 1 score. With the core of the team returning, we can overcome our achilles heal of the last 2 years of turnovers from the quarterback position. If Vuraich can be the game manager we need, St. joe's can be a true force.

All they need is 24 hr a day QB, center, RB exchange drills!

 

[hsfan60]

Based on just talent they should be 9-1.

 

[fbrox]

Once again, your sources are wrong.

Was it three?

 

[sprtsfan]

Was it three?

 

[hdvhsmgr]

Stuball transferred to Euclid. Mooney dropped VASJ in wek 2 ,they are playing a home game against a team from PA. 3rd team to cancel the vikings this year. Vikings will be fine with Johnny as qb1. Hes a leader and the kids respect him. Stuball wanted to be handed the qb job. He didn't want to compete nor did he want to play wide receiver. Wish him the best 37 blocks down the road..

Mooney - VASJ game back on for Week 2.

 

[invader03]

St Joes was irrelevant for years and now they are solid again so I would take the bad with the good coach brings.

 

[fbrox]

St Joes was irrelevant for years and now they are solid again so I would take the bad with the good coach brings.

Oh they’ll get plenty of bad, don’t you worry about that!!! History tells us when JR leaves he blows up the program. Euclid can tell you stories.

 

[stjoeviking17]

Oh they’ll get plenty of bad, don’t you worry about that!!! History tells us when JR leaves he blows up the program. Euclid can tell you stories.

Considering we went winless the year before he took over and now we have a team on the verge of a special season with a new beautiful stadium, your words are meaningless.

 

[fbrox]

Considering we went winless the year before he took over and now we have a team on the verge of a special season with a new beautiful stadium, your words are meaningless.

You’ll see!!! Oh will you see!!!

 

[stjoeviking17]

You’ll see!!! Oh will you see!!!

You know what, you are right. In fact, I will stop cheering for St. Joe's, return my diploma, and after 100 years in America my family will move back to Italy to avoid the radiation of the 'JR blowup.'

 

[C'Town216]

Definitely an interesting development with Steuball and I do wish him luck at Euclid. Just got the vibe with him that something was never right with him. Johnny V. is another legacy football player who has ties to St.Joe’s/VASJ. His uncles played on the 03 state runner up team that lost to Versailles that year. I’m definitely sure this means a lot to Johnny and knows what it takes to be a Viking and a great teammate.

 

[C'Town216]

Mooney - VASJ game back on for Week 2.

I’m curious why Mooney backed out initially? Kind of irrelevant at this point but already shaping out to be a tougher schedule compared to years past.

 

[C'Town216]

Overall, definitely the key emphasis for this team this season needs to be going through your best player in Bo Jackson and run the ball down your opponents throats. If teams are wise and cut off the run game, go through your skill positions especially Kortovich who has the upper hand on DB’s with his height.

We will see how things work out this season. Should be an exciting time with a full year playing on the new field and expectations going in.

 

[John Lee Pettimore]

Definitely an interesting development with Steuball and I do wish him luck at Euclid. Just got the vibe with him that something was never right with him. Johnny V. is another legacy football player who has ties to St.Joe’s/VASJ. His uncles played on the 03 state runner up team that lost to Versailles that year. I’m definitely sure this means a lot to Johnny and knows what it takes to be a Viking and a great teammate.

Was Steuball originally from Euclid?

 

[C'Town216]

Was Steuball originally from Euclid?

Nope, he enrolled at VASJ his freshman year.

 

[John Lee Pettimore]

Nope, he enrolled at VASJ his freshman year.

Thanks, just wondered, I remember JR bringing a bunch of Euclid kids with him. Just wondered.

 

[hsfan60]

Nope, he enrolled at VASJ his freshman year.

I think he us asking where he lives, we know you can come in grade 9, but doesn’t he live in Euclid?

 

[Tarblooder_Rocketgrad]

I think he us asking where he lives, we know you can come in grade 9, but doesn’t he live in Euclid?

Why would a stranger ask where a teenager lives?

 

[hsfan60]

Why would a stranger ask where a teenager lives?

If he l\has and still does live in Euclid and went to vasj from 8th to 9th grade, he could transfer back to his home district without exception! Didn't ask for his damn address, MY God!

 

[James x2]

Was Steuball originally from Euclid?

Yes, he was from Euclid. His father recently got a job offer from a company located in Massillon. Right before he announced his transfer.

 

[John Lee Pettimore]

Yes, he was from Euclid.

Thank you, I thought so but wasn't sure.

 

[James x2]

What's the betting money going to fall on? Euclid with their new coach? Or Ted Ginn and the Ginn Academy Tarblooders?

 

[hdvhsmgr]

VASJ will be hosting Cincinnati Dohn Prep in Week 7. This completes their schedule.

 

[stjoeviking17]

VASJ will be hosting Cincinnati Dohn Prep in Week 7. This completes their schedule.

Nice to have five home games in the new stadium, wish the opponent was stronger.

 

[C'Town216]

Nice to have five home games in the new stadium, wish the opponent was stronger.

Same, but gotta fill that game somehow. Maybe let the JV’s play most of as games against Dohn won’t have any bearing on the OHSAA rankings at all. Basically a glorified scrimmage.

 

[C'Town216]

Head Coach: Jeff Rotsky (4th Season)
2023 Record: 9-4 (Regional Semifinalist)
Home Field: Gutbrod Field

2024 Tentative Schedule -subject to change/corrections

Week 1: @ GlenOak
Week 2: Vs. Cardinal Mooney
Week 3: @ Mansfield Senior
Week 4: @ Kenston
Week 5 @ Cleveland Central Catholic
Week 6: @ McDowell (PA)
Week 7: Vs. Cincinnati Dohn Community School
Week 8: Vs. Ursuline
Week 9: Vs. St.Vincent-St.Mary
Week 10: Vs. Gilmour Academy

2024 schedule is complete. Games subject to change.

 

[Bball216]

Nice to see Bo Jackson dropped Michigan from his college list. I think the Chip Kelly offense at OSU intrigues him.

 

[10404life]

That pretty dope got both Irish teams come to your stadium