2018 OVC Football Offseason Talk and Outlook

[Geronimo]

Should of been the Head Coach long before now ! But the home town boys ? LOL

[ELChapo]

I don't see anyone topping Coal Grove for the OVC title. Fairland will surprisingly come in 2nd with Rock Hill 3rd

[GalliaGrad78]

Fairland?

[Pa Trojan]

Just want to see improvement in the Portsmouth performance, back to basics

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I'd love to see ironton step right back up and walk away with it's 3rd ovc title in 4 years. and make the playoffs.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

there won't be any quit in em.

[Proud_Pirate63]

I'd love to see ironton step right back up and walk away with it's 3rd ovc title in 4 years. and make the playoffs.

I’d love for a good looking blond in a bikini to come walk through my office door. But that’s not going to happen. Lol. I think Ironton will have a tough league stretch in October with CG, RH, and GA.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

you know pirate I hope both our wishes come true. since I been married to the lovely mrs. bait fer near 32 years, she'd frown on the bikini thingie with me. you'll have to let me know how things go on yer end.

[12gauge]

El Chappo,keep your fingers in the bowling ball and off the crack pipe

[Rosco]

OVC

QB play will determine this league title. CG, RH, Ironton, and Gallia Academy are the serious contenders.

In no particular order.

RH has to be able to throw at least some this year. No threat last year of any sort. Opponents will sit with 10 in the box against thIs team. QB play is the key to the Lutz legion escaping mediocrity. Redmen must also cure the fumbling issues that have plagued their rb’s.

Ironton - would have been intersting to have seen this team running a pro offense last year instead of the spread with their personnel. Tiger signal caller must show growth in leadership this year to go with athleticism. Ironton can make a huge leap forward with a strong year from the QB. Tigers must shake the injury bug that has plagued them for several years.

Gallia Academy - Fans expect a big year in Gallipolis from their Blue Devils. Anything less than 8 wins will be disappointing for the French City faithful . Veteran QB has to be the catalyst for this club. Their best defense is to keep the offense on the field. Gallia needs to have a good showing against Jackson for these kids to truly believe in the program.

Coal Grove - Hornets still have plenty of parts returning from last years club. QB will have more of a load on his shoulders with big losses at skill positions. Pass attack must show growth for the Grovers to defend their title. Defense won’t be as stout this year.

Portsmouth has a super talented rb but someone must emerge to take snaps after graduation losses.

Peake and Fairland both return veteran qb’s with talent but need more parts around them to be contenders.

SP is several years away from being a serious contender.

[trojandave]

Rosco: Good rundown of the 2018 OVC season.......I've said this before and I will say it again, Ironton isn't the only team that has suffered notable injuries. Perhaps their numerous injuries have been due to a lack of conditioning. Coach Pendleton will get his Fighting Tigers in shape, and I can almost guarantee that there will be fewer injuries in 2018 if indeed he incorporates that into his program. Better conditioning will ultimately translate to a better team on the field.

Senior Danny Lattimore will be the Trojans QB in 2018. He is 5-11, 175 lbs.....has excellent athleticism, is a left handed passer, and has the ability to scramble away from pass rushers. He probably will be the 2nd leading rusher on the team behind Talyn Parker. Apparently several kids who ran track but did not play football last year are planning on playing, manning various positions such as safety, cornerback, and wide receiver. If indeed they play, Portsmouth will field one of the faster teams in the OVC. I know that Coach Kalb is instilling a rigorous conditioning program and so far has had good participation.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

great post dave.

[ravensfan09]

My Tigers will at the top of the OVC!

I think it will be:
1- Ironton
2- Gallia Academy
3- Rock Hill
4- Coal Grove
4- Portsmouth
5- Fairland
6- Chesapeake
7- South Point

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

well I like yer optimism raven.

[CheerforAll]

Fairland?

[CGFAN#1]

Coal Grove quietly going about their business but will be prepared to make some noise. By far the smallest school in the OVC but through the heart of the kids we always get solid results. Go Big Grove!

[GalliaGrad78]

Grove is my second favorite team, good luck every week except one.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I think the grovers are the only school enrollment size smaller than ironton now, ain't they. yes the black attack ran roughshod through the ovc last year.

[CGFAN#1]

I think the grovers are the only school enrollment size smaller than ironton now, ain't they. yes the black attack ran roughshod through the ovc last year.

That's correct. CG is only a few competitive balance numbers from being division 7 yet they continue to compete at the top of the conference every year. Always proud to be a Hornet! Go Big Grive!

[CGFAN#1]

I think the grovers are the only school enrollment size smaller than ironton now, ain't they. yes the black attack ran roughshod through the ovc last year.

That's correct. CG is only a few competitive balance numbers from being division 7 yet they continue to compete at the top of the conference every year. Always proud to be a Hornet! Go Big Grove!