I wouldn't call John Hay and Youngstown East cancellations. If you complete the contract and don't want to renew, that's fair. Both of those scores heavily favored the Vikings. Mooney is the only cancellation (Mooney backing out). They had an agreement with VASJ for a 2-year deal. The Vikes beat Mooney last year 47-21, that probably has a lot to do with it. Mooney tried scheduling a Pennsylvania team for week 2 instead this year but had the dates mixed up. Right now, VASJ and Mooney are both still open week 2.
2024 VASJ Vikings Football **Official Thread**
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fbrox
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How many transfers has VASJ picked up so far? I heard they got at least two starters from Glenville.
Once again, your sources are wrong.
stjoeviking17
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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.
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ghostofgutbrod
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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.
All they need is 24 hr a day QB, center, RB exchange drills!
fbrox
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Was it three?
Mooney - VASJ game back on for Week 2.
fbrox
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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
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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
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You’ll see!!! Oh will you see!!!
stjoeviking17
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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
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Was Steuball originally from Euclid?
C'Town216
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Nope, he enrolled at VASJ his freshman year.
John Lee Pettimore
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Thanks, just wondered, I remember JR bringing a bunch of Euclid kids with him. Just wondered.
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
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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
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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
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Thank you, I thought so but wasn't sure.