2018 Southeastern Ohio Football Offseason Talk and Outlook

[smurray]

I believe Waverly graduates their two main cogs, Howell and Kritwizer, along with maybe 10 other seniors. The question becomes has Waverly's program evolved enough to where they can reload for another winning season or do they go into a rebuilding cycle?

I think it'll be interesting to see how next season goes, I could see it going either way. My hope is that we are able to more or less reload rather than rebuild, but that can be difficult at the high school level. Some freshman and sophomores have gotten some great experience this year, especially since the Tigers have had the injury bug all season in different positions. I know the JV team did pretty well this year as well as the 8th grade team. Whether or not the kids can transition that success to the varsity level is yet to be determined. I'm excited to see what the Shanks boy can do at QB, assuming he's the one who takes over, I've heard some good things about him but haven't seen him play personally. As far as replacing Kritzy, my guess would be maybe Brooker, but their could be some other boys who could step up and take some snaps and I just may not be aware of the options.

Waverly loses several key players who were instrumental to back to back playoff appearances. However, the Tigers return some key players as well.
The key to Waverly's future success is not who they return NEXT year but what they do to continually get better and how do they get to the next level? That next level is competing with the Wheelersburg's, Nelsonville's, Germantown Valleyview's.
What I am excited to hear is Waverly has reached out to sources that will give these student athletes the opportunity to maximize their strength and conditioning. The physical difference between GVV and Waverly was obvious. GVV was bigger, stronger & faster. Waverly is taking measures to give their athletes every opportunity to get better, bigger, stronger, faster. Results wont happen overnight but if everyone buys into it we should see results in the near future.

I'm also hearing Waverly is trying to start up wrestling which will help.

[Westfan]

West returns alot of Juniors that will be 3 year starters including most of the skill players. Get a couple good players back from injury. Freshman class has alot of speed. Need to rebuild the offensive and defensive lines but there are some pieces that have played defense. Think team speed will be better. Look for a big offseason in the weight room. More than talent the culture is just much different than it was and that promotes winning. Younger players got a taste of it this year and I think you'll see West continue to improve.

[Otto]

I believe Waverly graduates their two main cogs, Howell and Kritwizer, along with maybe 10 other seniors. The question becomes has Waverly's program evolved enough to where they can reload for another winning season or do they go into a rebuilding cycle?

I think it'll be interesting to see how next season goes, I could see it going either way. My hope is that we are able to more or less reload rather than rebuild, but that can be difficult at the high school level. Some freshman and sophomores have gotten some great experience this year, especially since the Tigers have had the injury bug all season in different positions. I know the JV team did pretty well this year as well as the 8th grade team. Whether or not the kids can transition that success to the varsity level is yet to be determined. I'm excited to see what the Shanks boy can do at QB, assuming he's the one who takes over, I've heard some good things about him but haven't seen him play personally. As far as replacing Kritzy, my guess would be maybe Brooker, but their could be some other boys who could step up and take some snaps and I just may not be aware of the options.

Waverly loses several key players who were instrumental to back to back playoff appearances. However, the Tigers return some key players as well.
The key to Waverly's future success is not who they return NEXT year but what they do to continually get better and how do they get to the next level? That next level is competing with the Wheelersburg's, Nelsonville's, Germantown Valleyview's.
What I am excited to hear is Waverly has reached out to sources that will give these student athletes the opportunity to maximize their strength and conditioning. The physical difference between GVV and Waverly was obvious. GVV was bigger, stronger & faster. Waverly is taking measures to give their athletes every opportunity to get better, bigger, stronger, faster. Results wont happen overnight but if everyone buys into it we should see results in the near future.

It's whats needed to get to the next level. Clinton Massie has a phenomenal strength and conditioning program. They have some videos of their offseason stuff on youtube. It's a big reason they were able to compete with, and eventually overpower Valley View.

[EasternDspy]

Fort Frye should be fantastic in 2018

[indianabuck]

Fort Frye should be fantastic in 2018

I would say they could be the favorite for region 23 next year. Newark Catholic and Stubenville CC are always wildcards, but with what Fort has coming back, next year could be special for them.

[smurray]

I think it'll be interesting to see how next season goes, I could see it going either way. My hope is that we are able to more or less reload rather than rebuild, but that can be difficult at the high school level. Some freshman and sophomores have gotten some great experience this year, especially since the Tigers have had the injury bug all season in different positions. I know the JV team did pretty well this year as well as the 8th grade team. Whether or not the kids can transition that success to the varsity level is yet to be determined. I'm excited to see what the Shanks boy can do at QB, assuming he's the one who takes over, I've heard some good things about him but haven't seen him play personally. As far as replacing Kritzy, my guess would be maybe Brooker, but their could be some other boys who could step up and take some snaps and I just may not be aware of the options.

Waverly loses several key players who were instrumental to back to back playoff appearances. However, the Tigers return some key players as well.
The key to Waverly's future success is not who they return NEXT year but what they do to continually get better and how do they get to the next level? That next level is competing with the Wheelersburg's, Nelsonville's, Germantown Valleyview's.
What I am excited to hear is Waverly has reached out to sources that will give these student athletes the opportunity to maximize their strength and conditioning. The physical difference between GVV and Waverly was obvious. GVV was bigger, stronger & faster. Waverly is taking measures to give their athletes every opportunity to get better, bigger, stronger, faster. Results wont happen overnight but if everyone buys into it we should see results in the near future.

It's whats needed to get to the next level. Clinton Massie has a phenomenal strength and conditioning program. They have some videos of their offseason stuff on youtube. It's a big reason they were able to compete with, and eventually overpower Valley View.

Exactly

[EasternDspy]

Fort Frye should be fantastic in 2018

I would say they could be the favorite for region 23 next year. Newark Catholic and Stubenville CC are always wildcards, but with what Fort has coming back, next year could be special for them.

I’m sure those programs are always good. East Knox is a program on the rise.

[farmer8]

Thoughts???????????

[sapientia et veritas]

Bishop Hartley. And in 2019. One heck of a sophomore class, and a bunch were varsity starters this season.

[wobycat]

Bishop Hartley. And in 2019. One heck of a sophomore class, and a bunch were varsity starters this season.

Why would a private school in Hartley that can attract athletes to their school be a shock? They should be good.
There is a whole page dedicated to recruiting on their athletic website for crying out loud. I hope Burg waxes them next year.

[sapientia et veritas]

Why would a private school in Hartley that can attract athletes to their school be a shock? They should be good.

They lost to Tri-Valley - a public school that works hard enough to compete with the privates.

There is a whole page dedicated to recruiting on their athletic website for crying out loud.

That's for kids looking to be recruited for college.

I hope Burg waxes then next year.

Might not be the only team to do so. Heck of an aggressive up-schedule:
08/24 - at Toledo Central Catholic
08/31 - Wheelersburg
09/07 - Bishop Ready
09/14 - Chillicothe
09/21 - at Clinton Massie
09/28 - Bishop Watterson
10/06 - at Dayton Belmont
10/12 - at DeSales
10/19 - North Canton Hoover
10/26 - at St Charles

[Raider6309]

Trimble will probably have a shot at state
Athens QB will put up ridiculous numbers the next 3 years.hopefully no occ or Catholic school recruits him out

[fbnut]

Bishop Hartley. And in 2019. One heck of a sophomore class, and a bunch were varsity starters this season.

If Hartley wasnt good it would shock me

[fbnut]

Why would a private school in Hartley that can attract athletes to their school be a shock? They should be good.

They lost to Tri-Valley - a public school that works hard enough to compete with the privates.

There is a whole page dedicated to recruiting on their athletic website for crying out loud.

That's for kids looking to be recruited for college.

I hope Burg waxes then next year.

Might not be the only team to do so. Heck of an aggressive up-schedule:
08/24 - at Toledo Central Catholic
08/31 - Wheelersburg
09/07 - Bishop Ready
09/14 - Chillicothe
09/21 - at Clinton Massie
09/28 - Bishop Watterson
10/06 - at Dayton Belmont
10/12 - at DeSales
10/19 - North Canton Hoover
10/26 - at St Charles

Brutal schedule
May Work to burgs advantage to get Hartley the week after they play TCC

[Dandy Don]

I think Wellston makes the the jump from a .500 season to a 7-3 type mark in 2018 and 2019. Not ready to win the TVC yet but I do think we will be more of a factor in the race than usual the next couple years. 7-3 may not be big deal for some teams but for us it is a major hump to get over the .500 mark.

[Raider6309]

I think Wellston makes the the jump from a .500 season to a 7-3 type mark in 2018 and 2019. Not ready to win the TVC yet but I do think we will be more of a factor in the race than usual the next couple years. 7-3 may not be big deal for some teams but for us it is a major hump to get over the .500 mark.

I agree

[EasternDspy]

Fort Frye will win 23 after being so close this year.

[danicalifornia]

Unioto will go 10-0 and host their first playoff game. Won't make any other predictions beyond that. The lack of improvement in their non conference schedule will likely hurt them by that point.

[wobycat]

I think Burg will shock some people on how good they will be next year as well. Defensively they will take a step back but they will be a juggernaut offensively.

[LICKING COUNTY FAN]

Hartley will up their work with the voucher program to bring in some top flight athletics to help them up their level of play.