Of course things can change. I don't think we are hurting kid's feelings by talking about it either. More ridiculous babble from CatAlum. Go into every team thread talking about a depth chart and post your little message though. Sure they would love to hear it too...
You know, there are a lot of things that you write that I take issue with, but this was not directed at you. I have no problem with what you adults are doing. My comments were directed at teenagers who read this site. I can relate to teenagers. I still think of myself as one at times.
I will repeat myself...young men, don't worry about this stuff. These people are casual observers. They know a little but think they know a lot. I "know" this because I am one of them for my high school (St. Ignatius). Work hard, ignore this stuff, trust your coaches...in football, there's lots of opportunities. If you're good enough, your coaches will find you, even if you're not on some web-site's depth chart.
I will look out in every team thread to see this babble from you "looking out for the kids". I am sure it will appear everywhere and not just our thread which you love to post in all year long....
I swear you look out for ways to start stuff with your holier than thou attitude on here.
And kids if you are reading this, CatAlum is from St Ignatius who loves to use his therapist tone on here to create arguments. Although I am sure any "kids" reading this know that it is a message board where we are just talking about kids involved with the 2012 team. Nobody here knows what the coaches know or see what they see throughout the year. And again the team members know that and won't be deterred if their name isn't on a guesswork list.
Anybody have thoughts on the kicking situation? Derezic really stepped up this season with the booming touchbacks and really solid leg on FG's. Are there some names to throw out there for this position?
JV kicker Mike Music was a Sophomore who came out for football this year. Pretty reliable on extra point attempts and his first FG attempt was a 45 yarder at Brunswick in the wind and rain that was good. The wind was more sideways not forward or against the kick. Kickoffs were consistently inside the 10 with pretty good hang time.
You know, there are a lot of things that you write that I take issue with, but this was not directed at you. I have no problem with what you adults are doing. My comments were directed at teenagers who read this site. I can relate to teenagers. I still think of myself as one at times.
I will repeat myself...young men, don't worry about this stuff. These people are casual observers. They know a little but think they know a lot. I "know" this because I am one of them for my high school (St. Ignatius). Work hard, ignore this stuff, trust your coaches...in football, there's lots of opportunities. If you're good enough, your coaches will find you, even if you're not on some web-site's depth chart.
Nobody on here professed to know a little or a lot other than some names from the JV/Freshmen teams of kids who may be ready to step up for next year. Obviously the list can never be complete or accurate due to way too many things that can occur. I don't think you give kids enough credit to understand that the only depth chart that matters is the one on the locker room wall. I know my son expects nothing and wants to prove himself every day. If his name gets mentioned on a silly internet message board, it only makes him laugh because the coaches are the only ones he has to impress.
There are those who are unable to see the lower levels and may only have seen some names in the program. The observations of others on here are their only link to what to look forward to for the upcoming year.
Article about how Mitch Trubisky and Meyer/OSU could be a perfect match. We all know that our offense comes from Bowling Green when Urban Meyer was coaching there in 2001. Triv and his staff learned from Meyer and implemented his offense to the high school level.
The first time offers/calls can be made for juniors is this Thursday December 1st. Mitch is expecting a lot of calls. He has already visited OSU for 2 games and gone to camps there as well. He has done the same for Michigan State. I hope he gets the offer to OSU, but I have no doubt he will get a BCS level offer. He would be in HS during Braxton Miller's sophomore season and could always redshirt a year after that. Mitch would have a shot at playing 2-3 years at OSU even with a great QB like Miller ahead of him.
Should be exciting to have a good D1 recruit to follow again this season. I expect Brandon Fritts to be the one to follow in the season after this. Mentor could have Strobel/Trubisky/Fritts be high D1 recruits in 3 consecutive seasons which is a nice change for a program that doesn't get a ton of high D1 recruits.
4 Mentor players are first team All Ohio selections
QB Mitch Trubisky (also offensive player of the year)
WR Cameron Kavan
DE Tom Strobel
LB Kurt Laseak
All definitely deserved to say the least. Tomislav Derezic was the 3rd team punter as well.
Congrats to these players!
Congrats to all three, but especially to Kavan. What a story for the senior. As a sophomore and junior he had a hard time seeing the field even when some Mentor fans brought into question the talent of the receiving core in 2009 and 2010. After zero catches on varsity as a junior (in very limited time), Kavan lights up box score as Mentor's most dependable receiver.
Either Mentor missed out on a good receiver in 2010 (probably the case) or Kavan made one of the most siginificant talent tranformations in Ohio. Either way, now all that matters is that Cameron, Mitch, Tom, and Kurt receive some nice postseason honor in light of their accomplishments on the field.
Good luck to Strobel and Laseak at the DI college level. I have to believe some local DII or DIII college will snag up Kavan. And as previously noted, Trubisky is up for some big things as well when it comes to recruiting.
QB - Trubisky/McClure
RB - Kovach/Wenzel/Daugherty
WR - Fritts
WR - Krizancic/Novotny
WR - Plavcan/Sullivan
WR - Foreman/Moore
LT - Short
LG - Kobetitsch
C - Coustillac (Anthony - Regis' brother. Only played center since 7th grade.
RG - Ray/ Lautanen(if he moves back from defense)
RT - Morrison
DE - Berger
DL - Sullens
DL - Singh /Matt Zolcak/Nico Lautanen/Trevor Morrison
DE - Maddox
LB - IaFelice
LB - McMahon
LB - Maurins
S - Armstrong
S - Todd Green (#13)/Mormino
CB - Dowdy
CB - McCormick/Terrence Walton
Matsko will probably be on defense, possibly LB or used in Nickel packages. I wonder if Krizancic will play some DB next year since that is mainly what he did as a freshman.
There are some more freshmen that I don't know much about who can sneak into some of these spots as well.
Krizancic will probably play WR exclusively next year. He led the receivers in TDs this year.
Nice to see Trubisky, Kavan, Strobel, and Laseak all making first team all-state in Division I. Trubisky being Co-offensive Player of the Year was nice. Unfortunately, Maty Mauk in Div. IV will be Mr. Football. Hopefully, Strobel will decommit to Michigan and go to OSU. Pharoah Brown, a Michigan commit, recently visited Oregon and is no longer listed as a Michigan recruit. Hopefully, Strobel will do the same. It's good that Trubisky lists his choices in order: West Virginia, Michigan State, and then OSU. Many QBs go to OSU and never play -- redshirt soph Guiton and redshirt frosh Graham are now behind true freshman Miller. They may as well transfer. I hope Mitch goes somewhere he can play right away.
Great list by Milbarge. The 4 WRs are pretty much set -- except barring injury -- which did happen this year. The backups may need to try other positions. Iafelice and McMahon are set -- the 3rd LB may go to Soph Matsko. Several juniors will probably see significant action on JV. Soph Daugherty and Senior Moore will more than likely be the kick returners.
Soph Lautenan and Soph Trevor Morrison (no relation to Mitch Morrison) could see action on DL or OL. Backup QB McClure is a big target like Fritts and may even see some action at WR and could be used as a WR option to throw a pass or two.
Sad news last night as 2005 Mentor Grad and former Akron QB Chris Jacquemain passed away. It is no secret that Chris has had some issues in the past and I am worried that those issues have led to his death.
The newspaper article said the death was likely to be ruled accidental. I have heard it was an accidental drug overdose which is just a terrible way to go if true. Does anyone know what exactly happened? I mean I suppose you can also have that written if you choke or something or fall somewhere as well. Kid had to be 25 or 26 and that is way too young.
RIP Chris
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A sad story for a young man who loses his life way too early. I only know of Jacquemain from what I saw on the field in 2003/2004 (one of Mentor's best overall talents the past decade) and the things I read about him while he was at Akron. Best wishes and prayers to those closest to him.
I read an article in the Plain Dealer about Kirtland football coach Tigr LaVerde where he spoke about his young sons playing sports. He said, "If we were in Mentor, they might not even play." It's the conception that many people have about Mentor sports. What's wrong with having competion within your school and being challenged every day in practice? The kids will be all the better for it, both mentally and physically. That's the reason why Mentor is always competitive year in and year out. Mentor is always in the conversation for championships. Many would rather run from the competition and go someplace else.
I read an article in the Plain Dealer about Kirtland football coach Tiger LaVerde where he spoke about his young sons playing sports. He said, "If we were in Mentor, they might not even play." It's the conception that many people have about Mentor sports. What's wrong with having competion within your school and being challenged every day in practice? The kids will be all the better for it, both mentally and physically. That's the reason why Mentor is always competitive year in and year out. Mentor is always in the conversation for championships. Many would rather run from the competition and go someplace else.
Still, congrats to Tiger LaVerde and staff. I was happy to see them win state. Not having Ursiline in the playoffs definitely helped.
I read an article in the Plain Dealer about Kirtland football coach Tigr LaVerde where he spoke about his young sons playing sports. He said, "If we were in Mentor, they might not even play." It's the conception that many people have about Mentor sports. What's wrong with having competion within your school and being challenged every day in practice? The kids will be all the better for it, both mentally and physically. That's the reason why Mentor is always competitive year in and year out. Mentor is always in the conversation for championships. Many would rather run from the competition and go someplace else.
Christian Hauber would have been the best linebacker (not to mention running back) on Mentor the past two seasons. Damon Washington would certainly have a place on Mentor at some combination of RB/WR/special teams. There are a few others on Kirtland's team (Schroeder for one) that would have a place at Mentor.
Its not about competition, its just about sheer numbers. Kirtland has just as much talent per capita.
Congrats to Kirtland from your Lake County brethren.
Christian Hauber would have been the best linebacker (not to mention running back) on Mentor the past two seasons. Damon Washington would certainly have a place on Mentor at some combination of RB/WR/special teams. There are a few others on Kirtland's team (Schroeder for one) that would have a place at Mentor.
Its not about competition, its just about sheer numbers. Kirtland has just as much talent per capita.
Congrats to Kirtland from your Lake County brethren.
Exactly. Hauber would have been the MLB on this team in an instant. Would have allowed Laseak to play at his natural DE position. Damon Washington would have started at corner easily for this team. Heck Santo would have been on kickoffs and had a chance at starting corner too. And obviously a few OL guys would have had a shot. The QB is a good athlete as well and would have played somewhere.
They had a very talented team. A handful could have started for us and more would be in the rotations. They are a great D5 team and proved it by bruising people all year long. Congrats to them.
Christian Hauber would have been the best linebacker (not to mention running back) on Mentor the past two seasons. Damon Washington would certainly have a place on Mentor at some combination of RB/WR/special teams. There are a few others on Kirtland's team (Schroeder for one) that would have a place at Mentor.
Its not about competition, its just about sheer numbers. Kirtland has just as much talent per capita.
Congrats to Kirtland from your Lake County brethren.
There are people that will always make excuses for not playing or getting a chance, but coaches will always find a spot somewhere for their best players. Kids need realize that things can change in a year, a game, even one play in practice.
QB - Trubisky/McClure
RB - Kovach/Wenzel/Daugherty
WR - Fritts
WR - Krizancic/Novotny
WR - Plavcan/Sullivan
WR - Foreman/Moore
LT - Short
LG - Kobetitsch
C - Coustillac (Anthony - Regis' brother. Only played center since 7th grade.
RG - Ray/ Lautanen(if he moves back from defense)
RT - Morrison
DE - Berger
DL - Sullens
DL - Singh /Matt Zolcak/Nico Lautanen/Trevor Morrison
DE - Maddox
LB - IaFelice
LB - McMahon
LB - Maurins
S - Armstrong
S - Todd Green (#13)/Mormino
CB - Dowdy
CB - McCormick/Terrence Walton
Matsko will probably be on defense, possibly LB or used in Nickel packages. I wonder if Krizancic will play some DB next year since that is mainly what he did as a freshman.
There are some more freshmen that I don't know much about who can sneak into some of these spots as well.
Being loaded at receiver, Dan Novotny was recently asked to switch to defense. He is a strong, athletic kid that did well tackling on kickoffs and punt coverage. I look for him to play safety opposite Armstrong, who was recently named a captain. Todd Green could be moved to cornerback.
QB - Trubisky/McClure
RB - Kovach/Wenzel/Daugherty
WR - Fritts
WR - Krizancic/Novotny
WR - Plavcan/Sullivan
WR - Foreman/Moore
LT - Short
LG - Kobetitsch
C - Coustillac (Anthony - Regis' brother. Only played center since 7th grade.
RG - Ray/ Lautanen(if he moves back from defense)
RT - Morrison
DE - Berger
DL - Sullens
DL - Singh /Matt Zolcak/Nico Lautanen/Trevor Morrison
DE - Maddox
LB - IaFelice
LB - McMahon
LB - Maurins
S - Armstrong
S - Todd Green (#13)/Mormino
CB - Dowdy
CB - McCormick/Terrence Walton
Matsko will probably be on defense, possibly LB or used in Nickel packages. I wonder if Krizancic will play some DB next year since that is mainly what he did as a freshman.
There are some more freshmen that I don't know much about who can sneak into some of these spots as well.
McClure could also get some reps at WR if five are used. I like having a RB next year although several players are saying they will use 5 WR most of the time.
McClure could also get some reps at WR if five are used. I like having a RB next year although several players are saying they will use 5 WR most of the time.
You mention McClure. Is this guy on your JV b-ball team? Big guy? 6'5"-ish?
One thought comes to mind. Is someone in the Mentor program leaning on some of these talented tall guys who all want to be wide receivers and telling them...hey, this school needs you to bulk up, to play defensive end, to play offensive tackle, etc.? Seems as if the program has an abundance at this one position and could use some help in other places.
You also need a backup QB. How many of those moonlight as defensive ends?
In high school, you'd waste a top tier athlete waiting in the wings? I wouldn't. It's more of a general comment that so many of Mentor's athletes that might have the potential to be "big" are at the skill positions. In some ways, it's a great thing. In other ways, not.
It's a recent trend with that point though. It is mostly basketball players coming over to football and those guys aren't going to be DE's.
I have said for years that Mentor needs to work on the defensive side of the ball from the youth levels up though. Too many of the kids want to be in the high profile offense and I think we need at least a good D to finally win it all. Last good D we had was 2006.
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