Battle of the Irish 2023 Ursuline 6-0 at SVSM 4-2

Brooksie

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This has been a back and forth series over the years. I can remember driving out to Stambaugh Stadium many times with a feeling of dread because SVSM was about to get their head handed back to them. The current cycle is in favor of SVSM.

But I remember watching last year's game at Stambaugh. SVSM had a comfortable lead, and then Ursuline brought in a reserve underclassman at QB in the second half. All of a sudden, Ursuline is doing whatever they chose to do offensively.I kept thinking it was good that SVSM had a big lead because that lead almost evaporated completely coming down the stretch. We escaped with a 35-28 win.

Now that begs the question @Cinciirish, is that young man still the QB at Ursuline? The Y'Town Irish ALWAYS play a rugged schedule and will be battle tested and prepared on Friday night at Green Street. What I have seen from the SVSM Irish lately is disturbing, but correctable. At the most inopportune times, we lose focus. Silly pre snap penalties, penalties that wipe out big plays when the foul is completely away from the play. The most disturbing is the number of defensive penalties we incur allowing drives to continue.

We have the talent to go toe to tor with our Youngstown brethren. But to be successful, we must play smarter and cleaner.
 
 
Should be a good game if akron stvm clean up on there defense and get there offense going but if ursuline comes out play fast and well might be a long night for stvm again
 
This has been a back and forth series over the years. I can remember driving out to Stambaugh Stadium many times with a feeling of dread because SVSM was about to get their head handed back to them. The current cycle is in favor of SVSM.

But I remember watching last year's game at Stambaugh. SVSM had a comfortable lead, and then Ursuline brought in a reserve underclassman at QB in the second half. All of a sudden, Ursuline is doing whatever they chose to do offensively.I kept thinking it was good that SVSM had a big lead because that lead almost evaporated completely coming down the stretch. We escaped with a 35-28 win.

Now that begs the question @Cinciirish, is that young man still the QB at Ursuline? The Y'Town Irish ALWAYS play a rugged schedule and will be battle tested and prepared on Friday night at Green Street. What I have seen from the SVSM Irish lately is disturbing, but correctable. At the most inopportune times, we lose focus. Silly pre snap penalties, penalties that wipe out big plays when the foul is completely away from the play. The most disturbing is the number of defensive penalties we incur allowing drives to continue.

We have the talent to go toe to tor with our Youngstown brethren. But to be successful, we must play smarter and cleaner.

I missed this game last year, but you're probably referring to DC Ferrell as the reserve. He started the next game against VASJ, too, I think the starter Jack Ericson was injured in the SVSM game. Both Quarterbacks are back, but DC hasn't lined up at Quarterback the entire year, as he is a fantastic receiver/DB (really everything). Jack has been fantastic all year long with his arm, legs, and decision making.
 
Thank you U. You are correct.
When I saw Ferrell, I thought "Why didn't he start?"

I really left that game thinking SVSM did not win it, nor did Ursuline lose it. I felt like Ursuline just ran out of time.

Safe travels to Ursuline and their fans along I-76.
 
Ursuline looking very dominant this year. If it wasn't for TCC, they would be the favorites in D3.

St. V has the talent but they have to clean up the mistakes.

Im rooting for St. V but Im not feeling good about this one. I think it might be similar to the Walsh game but I hope St V can keep it within 3 touchdowns.
 
If I'm not mistaken Ursuline has not won this game since the 2011 season, losing 10 in a row. Hopefully it will be a good game with no injuries. I like both these teams but I'm pulling for the YTOWN Irish to snap that streak.

Good luck to both teams.
 
Ursuline coming off a big win and seem to be getting better each week. This should be a good game and it wouldn't shock me to see STVM pull it off. The O-line play has been pretty solid for a new group. Would like to see someone else getting some carries to lessen the load for Lynch. Wr's are as good as any around. Any news on the eligibility of Taylor?
 
This is the pivotal game to SVSM's season. We stand at 4-2 and an almost brutal 4 game finish yet on the schedule. We absolutely must clean up our act and play cleaner and more efficient football or 4-2 will turn into 4-6 in a heartbeat.

The maddening thing about SVSM is the talent is there. The full time switch to Ryan Hurley at QB strengthened the team as Markelle Carter is an outstanding DB. Our WRs are all huge by normal HS standards, and DJ Johnson is a home run threat at TB every time he touches the ball.

We have the talent to win this game, but we need to break this idiotic habit of shooting ourselves in the foot. It cost us dearly in Dayton. Had an 11-8 lead with half the 4th qtr gone. We scored an apparent insurance TD, but it was called back for holding. Foul was completely away from the play. We all know what happened down the stretch. In our 4 wins, there all have been instances of key offensive plays getting called back, pre snap penalties, and a lot of defensive facemask penalties. If we show improvement in theses areas, I like our chances.

The strength of Ursuline's record and depth of their schedules leave us zero margin for error this week. Should be a great game. Good luck to both teams for a well played, injury free game. One thing is for sure - the Irish are going to win on Friday night.
 
Pretty important game for the psyche of Ursuline. Have not beat SVSM since 2011--Reardon's first stint, and the last game of it. This time around, Reardon has his beast team. The defense is pretty stellar. Running game is dependable. Passing game is explosive. But for some reason, Ursuline comes out flat every single time they play St. V. I truly don't know what it is. And I wouldn't be shocked if the same were true tomorrow with last week being the game every player and coach has circled for a year (Fitch).

With all that being said, if Ursuline wins tomorrow, there's a real REAL chance of the first undefeated regular season since 2010.

How does ST. V stack up to last season? I remember their running back being tough, and they had a DT who wreaked havoc all game long on an OL that was admittedly more talented last year than this year's. Not sure if either of those guys are back this year.

Ursuline really respects ST. V as a program and this is undoubtedly a matchup that we'll continue to see for years to come given the similarities of the two programs.
 
Both tailbacks graduated last year, Santino Harper and D'Anthony Kelker. DJ Johnson is the bellcow this year. He has the speed to take it to the house every time he touches it.
Favorable comp to last year's duo.
 
Ursuline vs SVSM
1936- 0-0 tie
1937- Ursuline 12, St. Vincent 0
1963- Ursuline 22, St. Vincent 6
1964- Ursuline 22, St. Vincent 15
1986- SVSM 7, Ursuline 3
1987- SVSM 14, Ursuline 13
1998- Ursuline 22, SVSM 21
1999- Ursuline 21, SVSM 14
2000- Ursuline 37, SVSM 7
2005- SVSM 26, Ursuline 12
2006- Ursuline 9, SVSM 3
2007- Ursuline 33, SVSM 30
2008- Ursuline 34, SVSM 7
2009- Ursuline 38, SVSM 24
2010- Ursuline 24, SVSM 10
2011- Ursuline 42, SVSM 31
2012- SVSM 16, Ursuline 14
2013- SVSM 40, Ursuline 7
2014- SVSM 38, Ursuline 6
2015- SVSM 21, Ursuline 14
2016- SVSM 41, Ursuline 14
2017- SVSM 38, Ursuline 9
2018- SVSM 21, Ursuline 0
2019- SVSM 27, Ursuline 7
2020- Canceled
2021- SVSM 49, Ursuline 14
2022- SVSM 35, Ursuline 28
SVSM leads 13-12-1
Akron Irish on 9 game winning streak against Youngstown Irish.
Ursuline had won 9 out of 10 previous games.
 
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Not to be a jerk @Cinciirish but count again. I find it to be 13-12-1 SVSM. 3 wins before the current 10 game streak.

But I agree with the general prevailing thought - this very well could be Ursuline's year. Gonna be a heck of a game.
 
Ursuline should win this by a couple of scores. St. V's is not as good as last year and Ursuline is better.
 
If Ursuline doesn't turn the ball over, I definitely like their chances. They have an outstanding offense and the defense has showed vast improvement this year.

Ursuline 28
SVSM 21
 
No excuses but Ursuline has quite a few freshman sarters out with injuries. At that stage it only takes a couple to throw everything off.
Good point...didn't know they were missing guys...that definitely factors in.
 
Does anybody have any clue of a stream? I didn’t know if YSN is streaming because of the game being played in Akron.
 
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