This game seems more like a State Semi than a round 2 game but R9 is a different beast. Nobody seems to have a grasp of what Tallmadge is including Tallmadge. Blue Devil Defense is actually better than Blue Devil Offense currently.The strength of the Irish is their O line. 4 out of 5 returned from 2021 & they were pretty good last year. Sounds like this is a match up of Tallmadge passing game and Ursuline dominate run game
Agree... Tallmadge will also need to contain the de donlow from the Irish... he can be a problemThe strength of the Irish is their O line. 4 out of 5 returned from 2021 & they were pretty good last year. Sounds like this is a match up of Tallmadge passing game and Ursuline dominate run game
Idk about state semi but I hear what your saying... this region hands down the strongest.This game seems more like a State Semi than a round 2 game but R9 is a different beast. Nobody seems to have a grasp of what Tallmadge is including Tallmadge. Blue Devil Defense is actually better than Blue Devil Offense currently.
Both of these teams would win R10Idk about state semi but I hear what your saying... this region hands down the strongest.
Tallmadge had never made the playoffs until 2004. Went to the semifinals in 2004 and 2005. They've been a playoff regular for the next decade. Ran into a bit of a bump when that coach left (Joe Vassalotti) after the 2014 season. They've been to the playoffs a couple of times since (2017, 2020).I don't believe these schools have ever met on the grid-iron. What kind of a tradition has Tallmadge had? The town abuts Mahoning County (40 minute drive) so they ought to bring a crowd to Stambaugh.
Tallmadge has almost 1300 yards rushing this season. They have 3 Senior RBs that share the position. The QB is also a threat to run but is pass first. He leads the team with 400+ yards rushing.It looks Reardon will continue to go with Ericson at qb...so puzzling.
Does Tallmadge have much of a running game? I know they like to pass but curious as to roughly how many yards rushing they have.
In his only start at QB, DC had 200 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns vs. VASJ... in the first half. I think only 9 carries. Whether it's at QB, receiver, or tail back, he needs a ton more touches. My concern is if he plays QB, you lose a top tier DB, which we will definitely need for Tallmadge.I’ve seen about three or four people the last few weeks questioning Coach Reardon staying with Erickson at QB. I think it is definitely the best move. He has a nice arm, good poise and runs pretty well. DC Ferrel imo should remain at WR. I haven’t seen the playmaker abilities that everyone keeps talking about. By far the best player on offense is Christian Lynch.
About this matchup with Tallmadge , I think the Irish by about 42-24 score with a close first half but Ursuline breaking away mid third quarter.
Quite literally what Ursuline is. So that's good news for the Irish.Tallmadge has struggled against the big offensive lines with big bruising backs (Highland and Aurora).
I don't think the defense struggled against Highland. It was 7-7 at half and they had a pick 6 taken off the board. Special teams gave up a punt return in the 2nd Half. Defense held up admirably considering offense struggled to get a 1st Down, Highland defense is one of the best in Ohio. This should be a really good game Friday.Quite literally what Ursuline is. So that's good news for the Irish.
Simple solution to not giving up Kick off returns for TD’s is quit scoring TD’sForgot to mention that the Irish special teams are horrible...they have really struggled on kickoffs, probably given up over 5 kick return TD's.
Or just kick it out of boundsSimple solution to not giving up Kick off returns for TD’s is quit scoring TD’s
BINGOOr just kick it out of bounds