Mansfield Tygers 7on7

Joshua Niemann

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Here are my takeaways;

Springfield- Won every game in tournament play, defiantly looking to make another state final run. The new QBs are stepping up to the challenge and have improved tons in just a short amount of time. Haven’t seen much from the O & D line but their skill players are the best i’ve witnessed this offseason (haven’t seen every team so doesn’t say too much). Their receivers are all so explosive and able to go up and be aggressive with the football and able to make plays. On the other side of the ball, very few coverage errors, Aaron Scott Jr. is the real deal (didnt play his best this event, at the UD 7s he really showcased why he’s the #1 recruit in Ohio), every corner, like the offense, can get aggressive and make a play on the ball. They are definitely a final four favorite, and dare I say state finalist 🙊

Glenville- Struggled a little out of the gate (Springfield put 5 touchdowns up against them in game 1) but as the day went on the young guys started to step up for Glenville, and by the time tournament play came in, they lost to Springfield by 1 score. Their superstars shined this event, Bryce matched up well against whoever was infront of him all day, Damarion showcased his ability to be a force for defenses to deal with. While being a TE, he can still move like a receiver, which really makes him a threat. Aside from the stars, both QBs really seemed to understand the system, and get the ball where it needed to go, the other talented receivers made plays throughout the day, and the defense was able to cause some huge turnovers v. Springfield. Overall I expect Glenville to repeat in the state playoffs like they did last year, I am more excited to see how they navigate their very talented schedule they have this year.

Findlay- This is a squad who really can cause some issues this season. Led by Ryan Montgomery, team really has some potential. They make up for their lack of superstars in discipline and great play design, always managing to get somebody open with great ball placement every time. They fell to Springfield in the final round of the tournament, but looked well all the way through the day. Would be exciting to see them in Springfield match up late in the playoffs.
 
 
Any input from this event?


Here are my takeaways;

Springfield- Won every game in tournament play, defiantly looking to make another state final run. The new QBs are stepping up to the challenge and have improved tons in just a short amount of time. Haven’t seen much from the O & D line but their skill players are the best i’ve witnessed this offseason (haven’t seen every team so doesn’t say too much). Their receivers are all so explosive and able to go up and be aggressive with the football and able to make plays. On the other side of the ball, very few coverage errors, Aaron Scott Jr. is the real deal (didnt play his best this event, at the UD 7s he really showcased why he’s the #1 recruit in Ohio), every corner, like the offense, can get aggressive and make a play on the ball. They are definitely a final four favorite, and dare I say state finalist 🙊

Glenville- Struggled a little out of the gate (Springfield put 5 touchdowns up against them in game 1) but as the day went on the young guys started to step up for Glenville, and by the time tournament play came in, they lost to Springfield by 1 score. Their superstars shined this event, Bryce matched up well against whoever was infront of him all day, Damarion showcased his ability to be a force for defenses to deal with. While being a TE, he can still move like a receiver, which really makes him a threat. Aside from the stars, both QBs really seemed to understand the system, and get the ball where it needed to go, the other talented receivers made plays throughout the day, and the defense was able to cause some huge turnovers v. Springfield. Overall I expect Glenville to repeat in the state playoffs like they did last year, I am more excited to see how they navigate their very talented schedule they have this year.

Findlay- This is a squad who really can cause some issues this season. Led by Ryan Montgomery, team really has some potential. They make up for their lack of superstars in discipline and great play design, always managing to get somebody open with great ball placement every time. They fell to Springfield in the final round of the tournament, but looked well all the way through the day. Would be exciting to see them in Springfield match up late in the playoffs.
What are your impressions of the Tygers? I read the article by Curt Conrad in the Richland Source. Division I offeree and edge rusher Elias Owens, and defensive back Amarr Davis, who was invited to the Auburn University elite football camp, sat out the competition.
 
What are your impressions of the Tygers? I read the article by Curt Conrad in the Richland Source. Division I offeree and edge rusher Elias Owens, and defensive back Amarr Davis, who was invited to the Auburn University elite football camp, sat out the competition.
To be clear, Owens and Davis did not participate because of some minor injuries, according to Conrad's article, which is found on the online Richland Source. The article which contains some nice quotes from Mansfield Senior coach Chioke Bradley about the other three schools.
 
That's the way Mansfield Senior head coach Choke Bradley likes it.
Much respect for Coach Bradley. Lucas adopted the same 'tough schedule' approach years ago.
It's no coincidence they both played for state titles a few years back. Iron truly sharpens iron.
 
Mansfield Senior's out of conference schedule is INSANE.
Next season, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary will play at Mansfield and Mansfield will travel to Canfield. This is the last game between the Tygers and Massillon per the contract, but perhaps the two schools will sign a new two-year agreement to continue the longstanding series.
 
Would have loved to have seen the Springfield Glenville matchup. Those are the two most athletic teams in the state this season, crazy that Springfield actually has more athletes than Glenville but they are also D1.
Did you see Springfield's qb during the other matchups? What was he like?
 
Did you see Springfield's qb during the other matchups? What was he like?


Both aren’t the most consistent, for every 5/6 they throw he has, they’ll have one WTF ball . Not that it’s unexpected (I believe they are class of 2026) but it will bring some concerns the later the season goes. I don’t think either has been assign QB1 and currently share the position. I’ll be covering week 1 so guess i’ll find out then!
 
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