Groveport Madison football?

• Tiger2003

  

  What do they have this year....do they have anything left to make another playoff run? I know losing LeVeon Bell has to hurt the running game alot.
• cruiser_96

  

  Who is LeVeon Bell!? (Relax. Just kidding.) FWIW: http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bell_leveon00.html (Nice little write-up for their spring game!)
  
  I heard some rumblings concerning the word "cohesiveness" and "gelling". All the times I've heard it, they were approaching it. The way it sounds, the Cruisers are just a few pieces from assembling an 11-part unit. But then again, they are one mistake from it unravelling before our very eyes! It's a fine line, to be sure, but it is a line I'm willing to watch the Cruisers walk certainly 10 of the next upcoming weeks... if not more!!!
  
  Concerning the 11-man unit... Jim Tressell was once asked if (I think it was) Troy was going to a "tough" opponent. Jim's answer was great: "I've always said that the toughest team we will ever face is the team that places 11 guys on the field that act as one." Classic! I hope that that is where the Cruisers are heading!
  
  A week and a half ago (about 5 days before their first 4-way scrimmage) I asked one of the coaches how things were looking as far as positions and players for those positions. He liked what he saw, but realized there were a few holes that needed attention. On the heels of that question, I asked is .500 possible or likely? 6 and 4? Dare I ask 7 and 3 or even 8 and 2!?
  
  The coach stated that it was impossible to predict in early August but, in order to give an answer, and based on the effort he's seen in practice and some of the things that they are doing, he thought 6 and 4 was attainable and 7 and 3 wasn't out of reach. 8 and 2, on through 10 and 0 would be dependent on what the other teams had coming back.
  
  All in all, I enjoy listening to the kids' excitement for the things happening in practice and the scrimmage. This Friday night, they have a game/scrimmage at home. Then, next Saturday night, it is go time! Time to put all the conjecturing and talking aside, and play ball. Here's hoping for a great season!
  
  Go CRUISERS!!!
• Tiger2003

  

  Well I would like to see the Cruisers make the playoffs and will be making a trip back to Groveport Madison High School to watch the Cruisers take on the Wildcats from Westerville South. Can you please give us some updates from the scrimmage this friday night.
• cruiser_96

  

  No prob. They are playing Briggs. One of the kids told me that they are not doing the 10 plays O, then 10 plays D thing. Just straight through like a game. That could change three times before Friday night, but I'll pass along what I see.
  
  Saturday, August 28th, 2010: "The Spielman Classic" Westerville South @ Groveport Madison... I THINK it's a 7pm start time. Could be 7:30pm though. Either way, get there early and pick up one of those shredded chicken sammiches!!!
• Tiger2003

  

  Why Briggs? Is that really going to show the coaching staff where they are at with the team? I don't understand scheduled weak opponents for scrimmages. I would think you would want to get a real good look.
• cruiser_96

  

  I do not question the coach.
• cruiser_96

  

  GM = 14 and 0. Period!
  
  Just razzin. They did win, but as you mentinoed, it was less than a formidable foe. Hopefully they knocked some rust off and were exposed to some deficiencies. The goal this week will be to turn waknesses into strengths and prepare for Westerville South this Saturday.
  
  Rumor has it, $2 for parking. RUMOR!!! I've heard it from two players, but another said he hadn't heard that. Oh well. Bring a $5 and buy some oats from the Stable.