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BCS Picks
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State Title Picks
December 3, 2009 by jobrezaDivision I
Glenville (13-1) vs Hilliard Davidson (12-1)
Glenville enters the championship game riding a 13-game winning streak. Hilliard Davidson has won six straight games since a 10-7 loss to Dublin Coffman. Hilliard Davidson beat Cincinnati Elder, 24-20, in the state semifinals. The Wildcats won the Division I state championship in 2006 defeating Mentor, 36-35, in double overtime. Glenville standouts include junior quarterback Cardale Jones, Christian Bryant, Toney Foster, Jayrone Elliott and senior linebacker Latwan Anderson. The Tarblooders are fast, talented and athletic. Glenville is the first Cleveland Municipal School District team to play in a state football title game. This is the “Year of the Tarblooders” and coach Ted Ginn Sr.
Pick: Glenville
Division II
Maple Heights (12-2) vs Winton Woods (12-2)
Coach Todd Filtz and the Maple Heights Mustangs are on a stampede through the playoffs. Led by junior quarterback Shaq Washington, senior running back Devonte Ransom, senior linebacker Aaron Russell and senior lineman Dominic Flewellyn, the Mustangs have beat the odds to reach the state title game. They definitely will be the underdog against Winton Woods. The Warriors have several Associated Press all-state selections, including co-offensive player of the year senior quarterback Dominique Brown (6-2, 203). They have scored 196 points in four playoff games, including 69 against Columbus Marion-Franklin in the state semis. Winton Woods two losses were to Cincinnati Moeller and Cincinnati Anderson. Both teams have quickness and talent. It also is the first state football championship game appearance for each team. It’s hard to pick against the Mustangs considering the way they’re performing in the playoffs but the Warriors are on the warpath too.
Pick: Winton Woods
Division III
Youngstown Cardinal Mooney (14-0) vs Columbus St. Francis DeSales (11-3)
Youngstown Cardinal Mooney may be the best team in the state in any division. If the Cardinals don’t fly away with a state title on Friday at Paul Brown Stadium in Massillon there should be an investigation.
Pick: Cardinal Mooney
Division IV
Chagrin Falls (14-0) vs. Kettering Archbishop Alter (14-0)
Kettering Alter is the defending Division IV state champ. The Knights are riding a 29-game winning streak on the field (27 for the record after forfeiting their first two games last season). This team is talented and experienced. Among the standouts are senior strong safety Cody Byers (AP Division IV defensive players of year honor). Coach Mark Iammarino’s Tigers are led by seniors Chris Trinetti (quarterback- first team AP All-Ohio), Chris Gorman (running back -first team AP All-Ohio) and linebacker Bobby Winkleman who was among the AP Division IV defensive players of the year. The Tigers are having the best season in school history and are in the title game for the first time. They face an uphill battle on Saturday at Fawcett Stadium in Canton. My heart is with the Tigers but logic is with the Knights.
Pick: Kettering Archbishop Alter
Division V
Youngstown Ursuline (10-3) vs. Coldwater (13-1)
The Fighting Irish play a tougher schedule which is a big plus when it comes to crunch time in the state championship game. Ursuline has won two state titles and the Coldwater Cavaliers also have two in 2005 and 2007. Cavaliers only loss this season was 27-20 to defending Division VI state champ Delphos St. John’s.
Pick: Ursuline
Division VI
Norwalk St. Paul (14-0) vs Delphos St. John’s (14-0)
A classic battle of unbeaten teams. Delphos St. John’s is the defending Division VI state champ and has won five state titles. The Norwalk St. Paul Flyers are seeking their first state championship. They were runner-ups in 1997, 1999, 2004. Going with the underdog in this one.
Pick: Norwalk St. Paul
Best Wishes To State Finalists
November 30, 2009 by jobrezaCongrats and good luck to the Glenville Tarblooders (Division I), Maple Heights Mustangs (Division II), Chagrin Falls Tigers (Division IV) and Norwalk St. Paul Flyers (Division VI) in their quest to win 2009 state football titles in their respective divisions.
Playoff Picks – State Semifinals
November 25, 2009 by jobrezaDivision I
Glenville (12-1) vs. Massillon (10-3)
This is the Glenville Tarblooders (fifth seed) second trip to the state semifinals in school history. They lost to Canton McKinley, 20-17, in 2004. After beating St. Ignatius, 30-13, in the regional semis, the Tarblooders escaped with a 28-27 win over Solon in the regional finals last week. The Massillon Tigers defeated Twinsburg and Canton McKinley by identical 10-7 scores the last two weeks. Glenville is the most talented team left in Division I. Among the standouts are Cardale Jones, Christian Bryant and Latwan Anderson. If coach Ted Ginn Sr. and the Tarblooders bring their “A” game, they will be headed to the state championship contest.
Pick: Glenville
Division II
Lake Catholic (12-1) vs Maple Heights (11-2)
The Lake Catholic Cougars (first seed) were Division III state champs in 1991, 1992 and 2001. Cougars are led by senior quarterback Jarrod Ronyak and senior wide receiver Zach Cvelbar. Connor Briggs is among the team’s defensive standouts. The Maple Heights Mustangs (sixth seed) are making their first appearance in the state semifinals. Standout players include quarterback Shaq Washington, running back DeVonte Ransom and defensive tackle Dominic Flewellyn. The Mustangs have been impressive in their run through Division II, Region 6. Cougars are banged up which is not good. Not having Richie Sanders available against Maple Heights will hurt the Cougars. The Mustang stampede has talent and speed which may be too much for Lake Catholic to handle.
Pick: Maple Heights
Division IV
Chagrin Falls (13-0) vs Ottawa-Glandorf (11-2)
The unbeaten Chagrin Falls Tigers (first seed) are having the best football season in school history. Tigers are led by senior quarterback Chris Trinetti, senior running back Chris Gorman and junior linebacker Bobby Winkelman. Putting points on the board is not a problem for the Tigers. Coach Mark Iammarino’s club has scored 128 points in three playoff games. There is no reason why the Tigers shouldn’t advance to the state title game. This is a tight knit group of players on a mission.
Pick: Chagrin Falls
Playoff Picks — Regional Finals
November 20, 2009 by jobrezaBreeze’s picks:
Division II
Lake Catholic (11-1) vs Ashland (11-1) – Lake Catholic
Maple Hts. (10-2) vs Tol. St. Francis DeSales (11-1) - DeSales
Division V
Young. Ursuline (8-3) vs Cuyahoga Hts. (12-0) – Cuyahoga Hts.
Division I
Solon (12-0) vs Glenville (11-1) – Glenville
Massillon (9-3) vs Canton McKinley (8-4) – Canton McKinley
Division IV
Woodridge (10-2) vs Chagrin Falls (12-0) – Chagrin Falls
Playoff Picks — Regional Semifinals
November 13, 2009 by jobrezaBreeze’s Picks:
Division II
Canfield (10-1) vs Lake Catholic (10-1) — Lake Catholic
Avon Lake (8-3) vs Tol. St. Francis DeSales (10-1) — Avon Lake
Maple Hts. (9-2) vs Tol. Cent. Cath. (9-2) — Tol. Central Catholic
Division III
Akron Hoban (8-3) vs Poland Seminary (9-2) — Akron Hoban
Division V
Cuyahoga Hts. (11-0) vs Hawken (9-2) — Cuyahoga Heights
Division VI
Norwalk St. Paul (11-0) vs Mogadore (10-1) — Norwalk St. Paul
Division I
St. Ignatius (11-0) vs Glenville (10-1) — St. Ignatius
Solon (11-0) vs Mayfield (10-1) — Solon
Twinsburg (10-1) vs Massillon (8-3) — Massillon
Canton McKinley (7-4) vs. Can. GlenOak (9-2) — Canton McKinley
Division IV
Chagrin Falls (11-0) vs Cortland Lakeview (8-3) — Chagrin Falls
Breeze’s Best – week 11
November 10, 2009 by jobrezaBreeze’s Best — playoff edition
Jerrod Ronyak — Lake Catholic senior quarterback completed 10 of 13 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns to spark the Cougars to a 34-16 victory over Ravenna in the Division II, Region 5 regional quaterfinals.
Tim Wetzel — Mayfield senior linebacker/running back rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns as the Wildcats pounded Parma, 38-7, in the Division I, Region I regional quarterfinals. Wetzel surpassed the 1,000-yard mark rushing for the season with a 36-yard run in the first half.
Chris Trinetti — Chagrin Falls senior quarterback made his father Gary proud running for two touchdowns and throwing three TD passes as the unbeaten Tigers trounced Campbell Memorial 41-13 in a Division IV regional quarterfinal clash.
Rodnell Pierce — Glenville’s 5-11, 185-pound senior wide reciever/linebacker was a standout on defense for the Tarblooders in their 41-16 Division I, Region I regional quarterfinal victory over North Royalton. Pierce recovered a fumble returning it 30 yards for a touchdown and intercepted a pass for a 32-yard touchdown.
Ronnie Willoughby — Avon Lake wide reciever caught five passes for 176 yards, including four for touchdowns, as the Shormen went to the air to defeat host Maumee, 56-35, in a Division II, Region 6 regional quarterfinal game.
2009 Final “Fabulous 15″
November 2, 2009 by jobrezaFive on Your Sidelines 2009 final “ Fabulous 15 “
1. St. Ignatius (10-0) — Nationally-ranked Wildcats stretch win streak to 24 games. Coach Chuck Kyle’s defending Division I state champs looking to repeat. Host Youngstown Boardman in the regional quaterfinals on Saturday.
2. Solon (10-0) — Congrats to coach Jim McQuaide and the Comets on a perfect regular season, including their first Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division championship. Comets have potential to go deep into Division I playoffs. Host Euclid in the first round on Saturday.
3. Glenville (9-1) — Tarblooders reel off nine straight wins after opening setback to St. Ignatius. The two teams will likely meet in the regional semifinals on Nov. 14. Tarblooders should have no problem sending the North Royalton Bears into hibernation on Saturday after first round playoff game.
4. Mayfield (9-1) — Move up to Division I didn’t hurt the Wildcats who continue to chalk up victories and excel on defense. Coach Larry Pinto’s squad will host Parma on Saturday night in the regional quarterfinals. Wildcats could make some noise in the playoffs.
5. Lake Catholic (9-1) — State-ranked Cougars earn the top seed in Division II, Region 5. Even without standout Richie Sanders , this team has the potential to reach the state semifinals. Host Ravenna on Friday night in a first round playoff game.
6. Twinsburg (9-1) — Tigers having an outstanding season. Grab the second seed in Division I, Region 2. Host Brunswick on Saturday night in the first round of the state playoffs. This contest will be a rematch of the second game of the season which the Tigers won on the road.
7. Chagrin Falls (10-0) — State-ranked Tigers complete perfect regular season. This team is clicking and could advance to the Division IV state title game. Top-seeded Tigers will host Campbell Memorial on Saturday night in the regional quarterfinals.
8. West Geauga (9-1) — Wolverines looking to go on the prowl in Division II playoffs. Only setback in 2009 was to unbeaten Chagrin Falls. Execution of triple option will be key on Friday night in first round playoff game at Ashland.
9. Wadsworth (9-1) – Grizzlies will find out how good they are as they travel to Canton GlenOak on Saturday for a first round Division I playoff game. Grizzlies are the fifth seed and Golden Eagles are fourth in Region 2.
10. Canton GlenOak (8-2) — Federal League champs will host Wadsworth in the Division I, Region 2 regional quarterfinals. The Golden Eagles will be looking to soar onward in the playoffs with a solid effort against the Grizzlies.
11. Brunswick (7-3) — Blue Devils return to the Fab 15. Coach Rich Nowak’s team could play spoiler’s role in the playoffs. Three losses were to Solon, Mayfield and Twinsburg. Blue Devils get a chance to avenge setback to Twinsburg in first round playoff game.
12. Cuyahoga Heights (10-0) — Congrats to coach Al Martin and the Redskins on a perfect regular season. State-ranked Redskins are the top seed in Division V, Region 17. Will be counting on senior quarterback Zach D’Orizo to lead them deep into the playoffs.
13. Akron Hoban (7-3) — Knights hoping to do well in the Division III playoffs. Host Padua on Friday night in a first round game. Contest is a rematch of a regular season North Coast League encounter.
14. North Royalton (9-1) — Good news is Bears advance to the playoffs as the fourth seed in Division I, Region 1. Bad news is they host Glenville on Saturday night for a first round game.
15. Aurora (8-2) — Surprise season for a team that was hit hard by graduation. Move up to Division II, hasn’t hurt the defending state Division III champs. Greenmen still a solid squad. Face Canfield on the road Friday night in regional quarterfinals.
Fabulous 15
October 27, 2009 by jobrezaFive On Your Sidelines – Fabulous 15
1. St. Ignatius (9-0) - Defending state Division I champs keep rolling on. Nationally-ranked Wildcats stretch win streak to 23 with victory over Cincinnati St. Xavier. Win locked up first round home playoff game. Face rival St. Edward (4-5) at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood Stadium.
2. Glenville (8-1) – Tarblooders gearing up for postseason and possible first round Division I home playoff game. Conclude regular season on Friday night with Senate Athletic League contest against East High.
3. Solon (9-0) – After locking up first round home playoff game in Division I, Region 1, Comets take aim at a perfect season and Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division championship on Friday night with home contest against Strongsville.
4. Mayfield (8-1) – Wildcats travel to Nordonia on Friday night after big 29-8 win last week over Brunswick. Victory locked up postseason playoff spot. First round home playoff game is strong possibility.
5. Lake Catholic (8-1) – Cougars on the prowl to host first round playoff game after 49-14 rout of NDCL. Lead Division II, Region 5 of the OHSAA computer rankings. Travel to Chanel on Friday night.
6. Twinsburg (8-1) – After 38-0 trouncing of Stow, Tigers looking to host first round Division I, Region 2 playoff game with victory on Friday night at Elyria.
7. Chagrin Falls (9-0) – Tigers lock up first round Division IV home playoff game with 14-0 win over Orange. Host Perry Pirates on Friday night in quest of perfect regular season record.
8. Massillon (7-2) – After clinching postseason playoff spot in Division I, Region 2, with 28-20 win over Mentor, Tigers will have tough challenge on Friday night. Face rival Canton McKinley on the road.
9. West Geauga (8-1) - Wolverines gearing up for posteason after securing Division II playoff spot in Region 5. Sitting second in OHSAA computer rankings. First round home playoff game looking good. Travel to Wickliffe on Friday night.
10. Wadsworth (8-1) – Grizzlies aiming to notch playoff spot in Division I, Region 2 with road win at Barberton on Friday night.
11. Canton GlenOak (7-2) – Golden Eagles soar into Fab 15 after defeating North Canton Hoover, 13-9. Can win first Federal League title in 15 years and earn playoff berth on Friday night with win over Massillon Perry.
12. Cleveland Heights (4-5) – Forget the record. Tigers are 7-2 on the field and should be battling for a Division I playoff spot. Three forfeits because of a paper work oversight can’t take way from the success the Tigers are having this season. Travel to Mentor on Friday night for final regular season game.
13. Rocky River (7-2) – Pirates are second in Division II, Region of the OHSAA computer rankings after big West Shore Conference win over North Rigeville. Travel to Fairview on Friday night.
14. Cuyahoga Heights (9-0) – State ranked Redskins have clinched a first round Division V, Region 17 home playoff game. Coach Al Martin , senior quarterback Zach D’Orizo and the Redskins will be put to the test Friday night on the road at Independence. Winner claims the Chagrin Valley Conference Metro Division title.
15. Independence (9-0) – Coach John Shirilla and Blue Devils have done a complete turnaround after posting 4-6 recond last year. State-ranked Blue Devils are third in Division V, Region 17 of OHSAA computer rankings and have clinched a postseason playoff spot. Host unbeaten rival Cuyahoga Heights on Friday night. Fans should get there early for this small school showdown.
