Benedictine Football 2012-2900 MLK Blvd.

[Bennies'01]

Originally Posted by Mr. Soul

There was an article written about schools ran by the diocese versus schools ran without the diocese. It was tied to the closing of Latin and how the diocese failed in many financial aspects of running the school. This failure of running schools is also prevalent in other cities such as Cincinnati for example.

One of the main reasons Benedictine chose not to move in the early 80's was because of the fundamental teachings of St. Benedict. The abbey has a duty and commitment to help and support the surrounding community. It would not have been in the ideology of St. Benedict to leave the community for the interest of the school. It was truly what St. Benedict would have chose and I respect the monks for the choice. It was not the easy choice to make but when is the right choice the easy way to go in life?

Was there really serious talk of moving the school in the early 80s? If so, what locations were being discussed?

[BuckNut2006]

Good luck to Benedictine not only on the gridiron but in their commitment to the community.

Hope STVM and Benedictine can resume playing football.

[WarriorDee]

Originally Posted by Bennies'01

Was there really serious talk of moving the school in the early 80s? If so, what locations were being discussed?

From what I remember, yes there was some discussion. Facilities that were discussed/in play were University School's Lower School in Shaker and the Middle School on Green Rd. in South Euclid.

[Bennies'01]

Originally Posted by BuckNut2006

Hope STVM and Benedictine can resume playing football.

I'd like to see the Irish end up in the NCL sooner rather than later.

[CleBen]

You may know more than I do, WarriorDee, but I thought that it was the alumni from Cathedral Latin who were trying to find a locatoin for their new school that they planned to open after the Diocese closed it in 1979. There was an effort by Latin alums to operate it as an independent school. I remember the discussion of using the Middle School in South Euclid, but don't recall any talk of US.

I thought the monks at St. Andrew Abbey made a commitment to the community in the late 70's or certainly by the early 80's, which resulted in a capital campaign. That campaign built a new Abbey church, new buildings for the Abbey and updates to the school. So I dont' really think there was any serious talk about Benedictine moving.

[WarriorDee]

Originally Posted by CleBen

You may know more than I do, WarriorDee, but I thought that it was the alumni from Cathedral Latin who were trying to find a locatoin for their new school that they planned to open after the Diocese closed it in 1979. There was an effort by Latin alums to operate it as an independent school. I remember the discussion of using the Middle School in South Euclid, but don't recall any talk of US.

I thought the monks at St. Andrew Abbey made a commitment to the community in the late 70's or certainly by the early 80's, which resulted in a capital campaign. That campaign built a new Abbey church, new buildings for the Abbey and updates to the school. So I dont' really think there was any serious talk about Benedictine moving.

Yes, there was an effort by the Latin Alums on said South Euclid property. The Benedictine part of the story was told to me by a Benedictine Class of 81' Alum, but if anyone could shed light on this, it would be Auggie. Auggie whay say you?

[Auggie]

Originally Posted by WarriorDee

Yes, there was an effort by the Latin Alums on said South Euclid property. The Benedictine part of the story was told to me by a Benedictine Class of 81' Alum, but if anyone could shed light on this, it would be Auggie. Auggie whay say you?

There was some consideration by the Benny Monks but it was just fleeting and was in the mid to late '70s. I never heard anything about location or time table just a thought then a decision to stay put; the vow of stability was often cited as the reason when mentioned.

In the mid '80s the Latin guys did want something on the eastside in the inner ring but nothing was available with a big enough foot print for a High School, including Greenview and US lower school. So they made the deal with the ND Sisters and the rest is history.

[Bennies'01]

Originally Posted by Auggie

There was some consideration by the Benny Monks but it was just fleeting and was in the mid to late '70s. I never heard anything about location or time table just a thought then a decision to stay put; the vow of stability was often cited as the reason when mentioned.

In the mid '80s the Latin guys did want something on the eastside in the inner ring but nothing was available with a big enough foot print for a High School, including Greenview and US lower school. So they made the deal with the ND Sisters and the rest is history.

I don't know, the grounds of the US lower school are, in a word, expansive. I'm not sure about the actual facilities as is being able to accommodate a high school, but I think the entire property itself could with some proper alterations.

[CleBen]

I'm not sure the US lower school was ever available for purchase anyway. That was the home of US (high school) before they moved out to Hunting Valley in the late 1960's or early 1970's.

[Mr. Soul]

Originally Posted by Bennies'01

Was there really serious talk of moving the school in the early 80s? If so, what locations were being discussed?

There were considerations about moving which I had heard from a couple of the monks themselves. I never heard much about the locations but I did hear that the community of monks voted on it right around the time Bishop Gries was elected abbot of the community which was around 1981. At the time, my family was pretty close to several of the monks including Bishop Gries. I don't think it was too serious of a consideration but was considered an issue to decide on before all the renovations were done to the abbey and school.

[CleBen]

I just read Dan Coughlin's new book "Pass the Nuts". Very funny, easy to read book about some of the characters and personalities that he's run into during his time as a PD sportswriter and Fox 8 sports guy.

Of special interest to Benedictine fans are passages that include former Bengals Larry Zelina, Jim Yacknow, Dan Coughlin, Denny Marcin and Bishop Roger Gries.

There's a full chapter on Friday Night high school football games.

[Auggie]

Does the Benny schedule flip for next year? Here is what it would look like if that is the case:

@ Boradman
@ Hoban
Bedford
Holy Name
@ CCC
@ Lake Catholic
@ Padua
Walsh Jesuit
NDCL
Columbus DeSales

I don't know how long that DeSales contract was for but would think that it might be up. If I was doing the schedule I would drop DeSales and move Lake to week 10, (in a scheduling quirk they played Avon week 10) as kind of a rivalry game; then put Mooney back in that week 6 slot. I am also not a big fan of those cross over games and would like to see Hoban moved to week 4 or 5 and try and get a pay day type game like Fremont Ross for weeks 2 or 4. Anyone have insight at this point?

[CleBen]

I think the schedule will change slightly. DeSales is off the schedule as the contract is completed.

All the North Coast League games will be played in weeks 6-10. Hoban was agreeable to play us in week 2 last season to accomodate our entry into the NCL. They will move to one of the last five weeks.

I don't know if there is a rotation of the league's teams schedules, so that the same team does not appear on the schedule on the same week every season. Anyone know?

The other teams will flip-flop, home and away. So it looks as if we're looking for a week 2 game.

[Auburn Fan]

I can remember there was some talk about Bennies looking at the Mount Augustine property in Richfield back in the late 70's/early 80's. I was a student at Assumption in Broadview Hts then and we were staffed with Benedictine Priests. This would have put the school just a few miles further down Broadview Road from my grade school and in a growing suburban scene. It never happened and I was left to chose a different high school.

[Auggie]

I think Ursuline and Mentor are looking for a game week 2. I would not be so quick to go after Mentor but Ursuline would hold some promise if they traveled to Bedford.

[cjb56]

Originally Posted by Auggie

Does the Benny schedule flip for next year? Here is what it would look like if that is the case:

@ Boradman
@ Hoban
Bedford
Holy Name
@ CCC
@ Lake Catholic
@ Padua
Walsh Jesuit
NDCL
Columbus DeSales

I don't know how long that DeSales contract was for but would think that it might be up. If I was doing the schedule I would drop DeSales and move Lake to week 10, (in a scheduling quirk they played Avon week 10) as kind of a rivalry game; then put Mooney back in that week 6 slot. I am also not a big fan of those cross over games and would like to see Hoban moved to week 4 or 5 and try and get a pay day type game like Fremont Ross for weeks 2 or 4. Anyone have insight at this point?

What does the Bengals schedule look like in 2013? Due to Vermilion leaving the West Shore Conference, the league will be back to seven schools in 2013 and Avon will need a Week 9 game. The game with Lake Catholic was viewed as being very beneficial for Avon this past season, and a solid non-conference opponent is needed for Week 9 in 2013. I'm sure Coach Malbasa and Coach Elder know each other from their time at the Lorain County coaches meetings.

[CleBen]

I think the Bengals future football schedules are locked into North Coast League games in weeks 6-10. The reason why Avon and Lake Catholic were able to hook up was because of the unbalanced NCL schedule in 2011 with two new teams, Benedictine and Walsh, entering.

I'm sure Coaches Malbasa and Elder do know each other... maybe a non-league game in weeks 1-5 at some point in the future. That would be a nice game.

[tackle4aloss]

Originally Posted by CleBen

I think the Bengals future football schedules are locked into North Coast League games in weeks 6-10. The reason why Avon and Lake Catholic were able to hook up was because of the unbalanced NCL schedule in 2011 with two new teams, Benedictine and Walsh, entering.

I'm sure Coaches Malbasa and Elder do know each other... maybe a non-league game in weeks 1-5 at some point in the future. That would be a nice game.

Benedictine's only current open week is Week 2 - unless a NCL opponent were willing to move to that week (and the NCL were to allow it) I don't think a Week 9 game with Avon is possible. Although I would agree that it could be a nice game for both teams with the winner receiving quite a few Harbins

[Auggie]

Eastlake North and North Olmsted are 2 other possibilities for week 2 though North Olmsted usually doesn't schedule privates.

[Auburn Fan]

Originally Posted by Auggie

Eastlake North and North Olmsted are 2 other possibilities for week 2 though North Olmsted usually doesn't schedule privates.

They have played Padua a few times recently.

[Auggie]

Najee Goode has a solid Orange Bowl for West Va. to cap his NCAA career. Here he gets a little face time on ESPN: http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post...as-najee-goode

[Mr. Soul]

Originally Posted by Auggie

I think Ursuline and Mentor are looking for a game week 2. I would not be so quick to go after Mentor but Ursuline would hold some promise if they traveled to Bedford.

Home and home wouldn't be bad!?

[Mr. Soul]

Years ago, there was property out in Huntsburg I believe, that was considered as a possible site to relocate. I remember walking the farm that was left to the abbey. I was there with my father, Fr. Placid, one of my brothers, the caretaker and myself. It has been sold but it still brings back fond memories of the chatting with the monks and old times of Benedictine!

[cpc5304]

Originally Posted by CleBen

I'm not sure the US lower school was ever available for purchase anyway. That was the home of US (high school) before they moved out to Hunting Valley in the late 1960's or early 1970's.

The current upper school opened in 1970. I wasn't aware that Benedictine had looked at the lower school- interesting. You would have to add buildings, which US has done in the last ten years, in order for it to be a high school, but other than that and I am sure a premium expense, nothing would hold you back.

Malbasa was an English teacher and freshman football coach at US when I was there. He is a good guy, and it seems like he has the potential to turn Bene around, but will always some disadvantages based on what has been discussed in this thread- it's just a tough situation there right now. Here's to hoping that he gets the job done. It would be good for greater Cleveland football to have a good Benedictine.

[CleBen]

Good luck for former Bengals star and Hall of Famer, Pete Germano.


http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/m-f...no_pete00.html

01/04/2012

DeRuyter Hires First Members of Staff
DeRuyter announces first seven hires to his coaching staff
Last updated on Jan. 5, 2012

Pete Germano enters his first season as the special teams coordinator and defensive line coach for the Bulldogs. He was hired at Fresno State on Jan. 4, 2012 after spending the past 11 seasons at Ohio.

His last three seasons at Ohio saw him working with the defensive line after spending the eight years before that as serving in the role as the Bobcats' recruiting coordinator and four seasons working with the tight ends. He also had a two-year stint coaching the outside linebackers from 2003-04.


PETE GERMANO PROFILE
Hometown Cleveland, Ohio
Date of Birth Sept. 22, 1960
Education •Ohio Wesleyan (1982) - bachelor's degree in physical education
•Bowling Green (1988)- master's in physical education & athletic administration
Playing History Ohio Wesleyan-earned 4 letters in football & 2 in baseball
Family Wife: Jackie
Sons: Joey & Michael
Daughter: Nicole

COACHING HISTORY
•2012-Present: Fresno State (Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line)

•2001-11: Ohio
-2011: Special Teams Coordinator
-2009-11: Defensive Line
-2001-08: Recruiting Coordinator
-2005-08: Tight Ends
-2003-04: Outside Linebackers
•1999-00: Case Western Reserve (Ohio)
-Head Coach
•1990-98: Wabash College
-1997-98: Assistant Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
-1990-98: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers/ Strength Coach
•1985-89: Fairmont State (W.Va.) College
-1987-89: Defensive Coord./Linebackers
-1986: Defensive Line
-1985: Receivers/Tight Ends
•1984: Cincinnati Reds Double-A Farm Team, the Vermont Reds-Head Athletic Trainer

CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH
•2011: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Ohio)
•2010: R-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (Ohio)
•2009: Little Caesars Pizza Bowl (Ohio)
•2009 MAC East Division Champions
•2007 (2006): GMAC Bowl (Ohio)
•2006: MAC East Division Champions
In 2010, defensive lineman Stafford Gatling was a second-team All-MAC performer for the Bobcats and finished fifth in the league in tackles for loss (13.5) and seventh in the league in sacks (6.5). The defensive co-captain finished sixth on the Bobcats in tackles with 53 stops and tied for the team lead with two forced fumbles.
In 2009, Ohio defensive end Dak Notestine led the team with 10.0 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. Defensive tackle Ernie Hodge also had 48 stops, along with 5.5 tackles for loss en route to third-team All-MAC honors.

Under his tutelage, the Bobcat tight ends became an integral part of the offense. In 2007, tight end Andrew Mooney set the Ohio single-season touchdown reception record and earned his first All-MAC selection. Mooney also picked up third-team All-MAC recognition in 2008.

Germano has also had special team responsibilities with the Bobcats' kickoff return and punting units. In 2007, Ohio boasted the best kickoff return average in the MAC with an average of 25.1 yards per return, helping return man Chris Garrett secure the top spot on the Bobcat all-time kick return average list.

Ohio's last two recruiting classes have yielded three players named to The Sporting News Freshman All-America teams. Ohio's 2008 recruiting class was named the best recruiting class in the MAC by the MAC Report Online and earned the site's only "A" rating for the year.

Germano came to Athens on Jan. 25, 2001 after two years as head coach at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland. While there, he began the rebuilding process for the Spartan program, leading them to 2-8 and 3-7 records in 1999 and 2000, respectively.

Prior to taking over at CWRU, Germano spent nine years at Wabash College. He held various titles there including defensive coordinator, strength coach, linebacker coach, recruiting coordinator and assistant head coach. His defensive units led the conference six times while being nationally ranked on three occasions. Wabash won the conference title four times during the 1990s: 1991, 1992, 1994 and 1998.

Germano began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Fairmont State (W.Va.) College. He started as their receivers/tight ends coach and then moved to defense where he presided over the defensive line for one year. Germano's last three years at Fairmont State were spent as the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach. He helped the team earn a top 10 ranking in NAIA Division I and a playoff appearance in 1988.

Germano received a bachelor's degree in physical education from Ohio Wesleyan in 1982. While at OWU, he earned four letters in football and two in baseball. He went on to receive his master's degree in physical education and athletic administration from Bowling Green in 1983.

In 1984, he was selected as the head athletic trainer for the Cincinnati Reds' Double-A farm team, the Vermont Reds.

Germano was a three-sport standout in football, basketball and baseball at Benedictine High School in Cleveland. In 2006, Germano was inducted into the Benedictine Athletic Hall of Fame. In football, he was a special mention All-Ohio selection, an All-District First Team pick and was one of 12 area players honored by the Cleveland Touchdown Club. Germano helped the Bengals reach the 1978 state baseball finals and was named to the Cleveland Plain Dealer All-Scholastic team as a pitcher-shortstop. In basketball, he led the Bengals in scoring as a junior and senior and was also a co-captain.

He and his wife, Jackie, have three children - Nicole, Joey and Michael.

[tackle4aloss]

ScoutingOhio is reporting that Mike Roberts committed to Ohio University

[tenminuteman]

Does Benny still open up with Boardman in 2012?

[Auggie]

Originally Posted by tenminuteman

Does Benny still open up with Boardman in 2012?

Yep, looking to fill week 1 2013 and beyond. Open week 2 for 2012.

[CleBen]

It's not football but...


in today's PGA Golf Tourament today featuring one of the most famous holes in golf (the par 3 16th which is totally enclosed and has a rowdy, college basketball atmosphere) is a major part of the course that was designed by Tom Weiskopf, Benedictine Class of 1960.

[tackle4aloss]

Does anyone have an update on the Week 2 opening?