fenderbender Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Next Friday looks like there will be a good one on the south side. is it as simple as Roncalli Offense vs Brebeuf Defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 This should be a great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumfriesYMCA Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Gonna be interesting to see how Brebeuf and Strickland are able to attack that Roncalli OL battle of the night is going to be Strickland vs whatever T/G combo roncalli has for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 2 hours ago, fenderbender said: Next Friday looks like there will be a good one on the south side. is it as simple as Roncalli Offense vs Brebeuf Defense? I’m not sure this is that close (and I am really hoping this isn’t coming from some latent “sour grapes” on my part). Brebeuf is good (I literally think Top 15 good) but I think Roncalli is a Top 6 team…and that gulf is significant. I do very much think that 3A is between Brebeuf, Gibson Southern and, maybe, West Lafayette with a fairly pronounced gap thereafter (with any of those 3 teams also being a Top 4A contender for second place on down….if they were in 4A). In 4A though, this year (hoping next year is different), it’s Roncalli - then everybody else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Big rivalries are tough thing to measure, talent aside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, southend said: Big rivalries are tough thing to measure, talent aside. Unfortunately….not that big of a rivalry historically. Roncalli’s historic rivalries have been with Cathedral (up until about 10 yrs ago when the series was discontinued) and Chatard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, southend said: Got it. Not to say, though, it won’t become one over time. Brebeuf has very much Improved its game these last 12 years and the new shared CCC conference will add to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 Roncalli has Trevor Lauck at RT. 6’7” 290 Was at OSU last weekend for the game. Will end up with offers from every big ten and is getting SEC offers. Should be a great individual battle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Lysander said: I’m not sure this is that close (and I am really hoping this isn’t coming from some latent “sour grapes” on my part). Brebeuf is good (I literally think Top 15 good) but I think Roncalli is a Top 6 team…and that gulf is significant. I do very much think that 3A is between Brebeuf, Gibson Southern and, maybe, West Lafayette with a fairly pronounced gap thereafter (with any of those 3 teams also being a Top 4A contender for second place on down….if they were in 4A). In 4A though, this year (hoping next year is different), it’s Roncalli - then everybody else. But, in your opinion since both had similar results against Chatard (just looking at the final scores) shouldn’t this be a competitive game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHJIrish Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Lysander said: Not to say, though, it won’t become one over time. Brebeuf has very much Improved its game these last 12 years and the new shared CCC conference will add to that. IMHO, anytime Catholic schools play each other there's a sense of rivalry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 2 hours ago, temptation said: But, in your opinion since both had similar results against Chatard (just looking at the final scores) shouldn’t this be a competitive game? I get that and don’t disagree but Chatard had 4 (maybe 5 turnovers) against Brebeuf. I don’t see Roncalli making those mistakes against Brebeuf. To be clear, I don’t want to downplay Brebeuf, they are solid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 2 hours ago, temptation said: But, in your opinion since both had similar results against Chatard (just looking at the final scores) shouldn’t this be a competitive game? I watched both games and I thought Chatard made a lot of mistakes against Brebeuf. I actually thought they out played them in the first half, but mistakes kept it 7-6 Braves. Chatard played much better against Roncalli and did not make those same mistakes. Still down 21-7 at half. I guess you could say they out played Roncalli in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCGriz Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Roncalli's OL is the major strength of the Royals. OT - 6'5 300 OG - 6'4 346 C - 6'7 295 OG - 6'3 300 OT - 6'7 290 However, they are nursing some injuries on the OL and a couple of regulars did not play against Guerin Catholic. Roncalli has several weapons on offense but their pass defense needs to improve. Brebeuf has a very good QB, a pretty good RB and two excellent receivers. If the Royals can contain Strickland, it could be a high scoring shootout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 God Roncalli’s O-line is massive, looks like a small college line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Baker Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, FCGriz said: Roncalli's OL is the major strength of the Royals. OT - 6'5 300 OG - 6'4 346 C - 6'7 295 OG - 6'3 300 OT - 6'7 290 However, they are nursing some injuries on the OL and a couple of regulars did not play against Guerin Catholic. Roncalli has several weapons on offense but their pass defense needs to improve. Brebeuf has a very good QB, a pretty good RB and two excellent receivers. If the Royals can contain Strickland, it could be a high scoring shootout! I bet they eat a lot of fish during lints. You HAVE to eat fish during lints, STATE LAW! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCGriz Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 13 minutes ago, Donnie Baker said: I bet they eat a lot of fish during lints. You HAVE to eat fish during lints, STATE LAW! Yes, I am sure that they eat lots of fish during LENT. I know they eat a lot of pasta each Thursday night at the home of one of the Royals' D-lineman. BTW, the two down linemen on the defensive side of the ball are 6'4 270 and 6'1 280! 1 hour ago, TigerFan20 said: God Roncalli’s O-line is massive, looks like a small college line Yes, and they all have D1 offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 34 minutes ago, FCGriz said: Yes, and they all have D1 offers. Trevor Lauck is a stud, has some really nice offers. As well as CMU commit Sam Secrest. Along with Meeks and Skarvedt. I would die for an 6’6 310 pound average O-line, but I am grateful for Memorial’s line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLCTigerFan07 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 12 hours ago, FCGriz said: Roncalli's OL is the major strength of the Royals. OT - 6'5 300 OG - 6'4 346 C - 6'7 295 OG - 6'3 300 OT - 6'7 290 12 hours ago, TigerFan20 said: God Roncalli’s O-line is massive, looks like a small college line Small college line?! That's easily a MAC size line or more! 😲😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, NLCTigerFan07 said: Small college line?! That's easily a MAC size line or more! 😲😆 Yep. I was thinking the same when I watched them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Harrell has Roncalli in this game 31-28. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I’m excited for this one. If Brebeuf can keep it within single digits I firmly believe it cements them as the 3A favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, temptation said: I’m excited for this one. If Brebeuf can keep it within single digits I firmly believe it cements them as the 3A favorite. If they can do that, I would certainly agree but I likely feel the same even if they can only keep it within 2, maybe 3, TDs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Lysander said: If they can do that, I would certainly agree but I likely feel the same even if they can only keep it within 2, maybe 3, TDs. Also plausible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Lysander said: Harrell has Roncalli in this game 31-28. Thoughts? Roncalli has had some trouble in the last two years defending the pass. BJ has a really nice receiver. A lot are talking about Strickland and line vs Roncalli line. May be the other side of the ball that makes the difference. will be interesting to see if Roncalli passing game makes the difference. Roncalli is known for the run, but they have been getting some big plays throwing the ball too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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