chito
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If my aunt had nuts she would have been my uncle.
Federal League 2022
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Not necessarily these days! lol
Egret
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Post of the month!!
Let'sGoPups!
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Yessir. 0 for 51
Let'sGoPups!
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That Fed League Title they obnoxiously claim is the only championship they'll ever have. Ever. 0 for 51. 0 for ... all-time! Savor your mythical Fed League title like you cherish all your other make-believe "crowns." They should put up a banner over there.
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Regional title games should present a headache. I have a great respect for Lake and they had a great year. In any case a healthy Lake would NOT have been a headache for Hoban, your new favorite team 2 weeks/ year.
Can't argue.
Your team has lost 11 out of 12 to the team that is not in Hoban's class (3 out of 4). In D2. That must seem even more daunting for you, no? Oh well is what it is.
Head Linesman
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ummm the one and only rationale for leagues and conferences is to save money on travel and scheduling across all extracurriculars.
that is ALL they do. has nothing to do with "integrity"
Head Linesman
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I know exactly of what I speak, sir, I have seen an estimate of savings in scheduling and travel of $300,000 per year, across all extracurriculars, given 3 or 4 years ago.
Bull GreenDog
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FEDERAL LEAGUE PLAYERS WHO MADE FIRST TEAM ALL-NORTHEAST INLAND DISTRICT
Note- This district includes Ashland, Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Each of the 7 divisions has its own team. I have italicized the names of players who are not seniors, and are eligible to play again next year.
D1- Cynceir McNeal (WR-McK), Jayden Mauser (OL-Jax), Garrett McCole (OL- McK), Romeo Magueyal (OL-GO), Jason Davide (RB, Jax), Avante Burt (RB-GO), Kylier Jenkins (DL-McK), Colten Arnold (DL- Jax).
Arnold was also named the district's Defensive Player of the Year for Division 1
D2- Dylan Snyder (WR- Lake), Zach Baglia (WR, Gre), Zach Braucher (WR, Hoo), Jack McAnview (OL- Lake), Max Millin (OL-Perry), De'Andre Church (RB-Perry), Carson Dyrlund (QB-Hoover), Evan Brady (LB-Lake), Will Butler (DB- Lake), Antonio Martin (DB-Green), Celton Dutton (P-Lake)
Note- This district includes Ashland, Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Each of the 7 divisions has its own team. I have italicized the names of players who are not seniors, and are eligible to play again next year.
D1- Cynceir McNeal (WR-McK), Jayden Mauser (OL-Jax), Garrett McCole (OL- McK), Romeo Magueyal (OL-GO), Jason Davide (RB, Jax), Avante Burt (RB-GO), Kylier Jenkins (DL-McK), Colten Arnold (DL- Jax).
Arnold was also named the district's Defensive Player of the Year for Division 1
D2- Dylan Snyder (WR- Lake), Zach Baglia (WR, Gre), Zach Braucher (WR, Hoo), Jack McAnview (OL- Lake), Max Millin (OL-Perry), De'Andre Church (RB-Perry), Carson Dyrlund (QB-Hoover), Evan Brady (LB-Lake), Will Butler (DB- Lake), Antonio Martin (DB-Green), Celton Dutton (P-Lake)
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Bull GreenDog
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Here's my very early thoughts on what the Federal League might look like for football in 2023. I have it divided into three tiers. The teams within each tier are not ranked in any particular order. I project a top two who I think could experience 8 or more wins and an extended playoff run, a middle three who I think will post winning records and make the playoffs, and a bottom two who may have a rough year next season.
TIER ONE
Hoover- They have the top returning QB in the league (Dyrlund) and two excellent WRs with Braucher and Ashby. Roach graduates at RB, but Westfall did very well filling in for him late in the season. Vikings also will have Sullivan for a full season on the D-line. Baum his built a solid, consistent program at HHS and while they are losing a decent amount of seniors, they did last year also, and still exceeded expectations. I think Hoover is now in a position where they just reload, not rebuild. Offense should be very special, and the defense disciplined and physical.
McKinley- Nino Hill has to be considered the FL's top returning player, I don't see anyone stopping him. Rode improved a ton at QB from the beginning to end of the year and McClellan is another nice player. No doubt McK will be big, fast and deep yet again. Hall really turned it around after a rough start, and this program looks to be headed in a positive direction. They need to find guys to take the places of standouts McNeal, Barsic and Jenkins, but the Pups always find a way.
TIER TWO
Lake- Might lose more seniors than any other team, but that defense has enough young guys to be really special, and Jarvis is a strong QB. A lot of guys got game experience due to injuries in 2022, which may help for the long term. Dane Jarvis and Charlie Christopher are going to be scary for opposing offenses. The biggest question mark may be finding their next RB to replace a very special player in Sollberger. Offense probably takes a step back without Snyder, McAnview and Dietz, but will still be competitive.
Green- On offense, pretty much everyone returns except Klockner at QB, and I expect Manson to be able to do the job just fine. Baglia, Martin and Taylor are all back at WR, and I'm not sure any D2 team in the state can boast a better trio of wideouts. The defense was bad in 2022, yes, but it was very young and all those guys will be back with the exception of Teague, Seward and Daly. Schaal and Casper will be monsters on the D-line, and I like Galemmo and Fortunato a lot at the LB spots.
GlenOak- Another step forward for the Eagles in 2022, which their fans have to be happy about. The Burt brothers might comprise the best rushing attack in the FED next year, and most of a big O-line will come back also. Like Green, a lot depends on how much improvement a young defense makes over the offseason. There was some hype around GO this year, but I think they were a year away. A winning season is very much on the table.
TIER THREE
Jackson- This might not be a popular take, but I could see Jackson having their first losing season since 2023. Davide graduates, as well as two excellent linemen in Arnold and Mauser. The passing game really needs to develop, and Andrews and Fulline seem to be talented, but it all depends on the QB. Defense should be all right, but not great. Without Davide to lean on, and with projected improvements from Green and GlenOak, Jackson might be the odd one out.
Perry- A program that appears to be heading in the wrong direction unfortunately. Can the passing game continue to make an impact without Joel Brown? Can anyone fill the huge void left by Church? The offense has three solid pieces with Basham, Mattox and Milin, and Hartshorn played well also, so I don't see the offense being a weakness. The trouble is on the defensive side of the ball.
TIER ONE
Hoover- They have the top returning QB in the league (Dyrlund) and two excellent WRs with Braucher and Ashby. Roach graduates at RB, but Westfall did very well filling in for him late in the season. Vikings also will have Sullivan for a full season on the D-line. Baum his built a solid, consistent program at HHS and while they are losing a decent amount of seniors, they did last year also, and still exceeded expectations. I think Hoover is now in a position where they just reload, not rebuild. Offense should be very special, and the defense disciplined and physical.
McKinley- Nino Hill has to be considered the FL's top returning player, I don't see anyone stopping him. Rode improved a ton at QB from the beginning to end of the year and McClellan is another nice player. No doubt McK will be big, fast and deep yet again. Hall really turned it around after a rough start, and this program looks to be headed in a positive direction. They need to find guys to take the places of standouts McNeal, Barsic and Jenkins, but the Pups always find a way.
TIER TWO
Lake- Might lose more seniors than any other team, but that defense has enough young guys to be really special, and Jarvis is a strong QB. A lot of guys got game experience due to injuries in 2022, which may help for the long term. Dane Jarvis and Charlie Christopher are going to be scary for opposing offenses. The biggest question mark may be finding their next RB to replace a very special player in Sollberger. Offense probably takes a step back without Snyder, McAnview and Dietz, but will still be competitive.
Green- On offense, pretty much everyone returns except Klockner at QB, and I expect Manson to be able to do the job just fine. Baglia, Martin and Taylor are all back at WR, and I'm not sure any D2 team in the state can boast a better trio of wideouts. The defense was bad in 2022, yes, but it was very young and all those guys will be back with the exception of Teague, Seward and Daly. Schaal and Casper will be monsters on the D-line, and I like Galemmo and Fortunato a lot at the LB spots.
GlenOak- Another step forward for the Eagles in 2022, which their fans have to be happy about. The Burt brothers might comprise the best rushing attack in the FED next year, and most of a big O-line will come back also. Like Green, a lot depends on how much improvement a young defense makes over the offseason. There was some hype around GO this year, but I think they were a year away. A winning season is very much on the table.
TIER THREE
Jackson- This might not be a popular take, but I could see Jackson having their first losing season since 2023. Davide graduates, as well as two excellent linemen in Arnold and Mauser. The passing game really needs to develop, and Andrews and Fulline seem to be talented, but it all depends on the QB. Defense should be all right, but not great. Without Davide to lean on, and with projected improvements from Green and GlenOak, Jackson might be the odd one out.
Perry- A program that appears to be heading in the wrong direction unfortunately. Can the passing game continue to make an impact without Joel Brown? Can anyone fill the huge void left by Church? The offense has three solid pieces with Basham, Mattox and Milin, and Hartshorn played well also, so I don't see the offense being a weakness. The trouble is on the defensive side of the ball.
Wrestling245
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1. Mckinley
2. Lake/Hoover
3. Glenoak
The rest are a crap shoot IMO.
2. Lake/Hoover
3. Glenoak
The rest are a crap shoot IMO.