2008 O-Line

[mtigers96]

After hearing everyone bash the O-line the last two years and this year’s scrimmages, I would like to hear what everyone is saying about them after the game with buchtel. My opinion is that all though they were not perfect in any way I would like to add they looked a lot better in there run blocking and pass protection, on “some” of the pass plays I thought the line protected pretty good and the QB (who I like) got some happy feet and ran out of the pocket and was sacked which is not the lines fault. I’m not a coach, just a Massillon football fan who thru observation it seems to me that O-line looked improved from at least last year and against a fast athletic buchtel team. Any thoughts on this year’s O-line.

[ChronicTiger]

Every player and coach needs to improve in a BIG way if we want to get in the playoffs. People are acting like since we won the first game its going to be easy street. Lets just concentrate on not getting blown out of the drip this saturday night.

Harvest the beetdiggers!!!

[slider63]

Buchtel is not a good team so it is really to early to tell how the line will do. I hope they do well. Slider, out!!!

[Banks]

Buchtel is not a good team so it is really to early to tell how the line will do. I hope they do well. Slider, out!!!

yep, I believe they were picked last in the pre season polls for the City Series.

[The Voice]

I'm going to have to disagree with your projections for Buchtel. I think they are one of the better Buchtel teams..(Dent, their QB is getting serious looks.)
They will be interesting to watch..

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[mtigers96]

Buchtel is not a good team so it is really to early to tell how the line will do. I hope they do well. Slider, out!!!

Buchtel was not a bad team as we are not a bad team they were a fast athletic team with "some" talented players, which is why i beleive our O-Line had improved "some".

[crazysob04]

the oline play was "ok." not great, but not horrible. we will see what happens saturday. i think the oline has potential to be good, but not sure if there is someone to get the best out of them unless hall takes over that as well.

[ReineyKicker15]

Is it just me or does the team as a whole seem small compared to most years. Just doesn't look like we have the size of years past. Which is not always a bad thing if we have the speed to make up for it. Anybody else notice this too?

[Banks]

I'm going to have to disagree with your projections for Buchtel. I think they are one of the better Buchtel teams..(Dent, their QB is getting serious looks.)
They will be interesting to watch..

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I haven't projected anyone.

Here is another poll.
1. Walsh Jesuit (III, 9-2)
Quarterback Kyle Snyder and running backs Cameron Ontko and Armand Dehaney give the Warriors plenty of offensive firepower. Big Ten recruits Pat McShane (Indiana) and Brian Smith (Northwestern) will anchor the lines. If the Warriors' defense holds up, this could be a big season on Wyoga Lake Road.

2. Louisville (II, 12-3)
Quarterback Neal Seaman and receiver-defensive back Brandon Mathie are back for a Leopards team that was the 2007 Division II state runner-up.

3. Northwest (III, 12-1)
The Division III poll champion has some holes to fill, but lineman Nate Klatt (Michigan State) and running back Danny Beers head an impressive list of returnees.

4. St. Vincent-St. Mary (IV, 9-3)
Coach Dan Boarman's second Irish team, which will be led by receiver Todd Culver and linebacker Harvie Tuck IV, is primed for another season to remember for the Green Street faithful.

5. Massillon (I, 4-6)
Jason Hall is seeking to make an impressive debut as the Tigers' head coach, just as he did in 2007 with an inexperienced Nordonia team. Running back J.T. Turner and linebacker Matt Rose are the leaders

6. Highland (III, 6-4)
The Hornets' fans have been waiting for this senior class to arrive, and that time is now. Back Chris Snook and linebacker Tyler Houska anchor strong offensive and defensive units.

7. Nordonia (I, 10-2)
The Knights, one of the surprise teams in the area last season, will sneak up on no one this season. Tailback John Hamilton and linebacker Luke Batton are potent offensive and defensive leaders.

8. Aurora (III, 9-2)
Lineman Adam Bellamy, an Ohio State recruit, and defensive back-wide receiver Dee Brizzolara will lead the Greenmen's quest for a fourth consecutive appearance in the state playoffs.

9. Wadsworth (I, 9-2)
Dru Jones, the leading all-time rusher in Medina County history, is gone, but the Grizzlies have a deep and talented junior class ready to fill the void.

10. Brunswick (I, 13-1)
Ricky Manco, who takes over at quarterback for Beacon Journal player of the year Sean Bedevelsky, leads a solid Blue Devils team looking for a seventh consecutive trip to the state playoffs.

11. Tallmadge (II, 10-2)
The Blue Devils' attempt to win another Suburban League championship will rest on a core of seniors led by tailback Tyler Fortner and linebacker Nick Thompson.

12. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (IV, 9-2)
Running back John Pettigrew, who just missed rushing for 2,000 yards in 2007, returns for a Royals team trying for a fourth consecutive trip to the state playoffs.

13. Firestone (II, 7-4)
Coach Tim Flossie has quickly rebuilt the Falcons and has them poised to follow up the first playoff season in school history with another one.

14. Archbishop Hoban (II, 3-7)
The Knights' defense will be strong, and quarterback Josh Masters and tight end Brian Slack are back to lead a potentially strong offense.

15. Garfield (I, 7-3)
The Rams will contend for honors in the City Series behind a core group of seniors led by running back-safety Tyson Gulley.

16. Ravenna (III, 8-3)
The Ravens, who will be led by running back Blayre Davis, will be seeking their second consecutive appearance in the state playoffs.

17. GlenOak (I, 6-5)
The Golden Eagles, who qualified for the state playoffs for the fourth time in school history last season, return eight starters on defense, led by lineman Aaron Williams.

18. Waynedale (V, 9-3)
Optimism is high among the Golden Bears' faithful that tailback Thad Nofsinger and his teammates will have a long run in the state playoffs.

19. Mogadore (VI, 10-2)
The Wildcats always seem to face heavy graduation losses and then find able replacements. A 22nd appearance in the state playoffs is likely.

20. Orrville (IV, 6-4)
The Red Riders, who missed the state playoffs by one spot in 2007, have plenty of offensive talent back, led by quarterback Joe Besancon and running back Josh Graber.

Others to watch: Alliance, Buckeye, Canton Central Catholic, Canton McKinley, Canton South, Cloverleaf, Ellet, Garrettsville, Green, Hudson, Jackson, Kent Roosevelt, Lake, Manchester, North Canton Hoover, Northwestern, Norwayne, Perry, Revere, Stow, Streetsboro, Tuslaw, Twinsburg.

[gotigers3796]

Is it just me or does the team as a whole seem small compared to most years. Just doesn't look like we have the size of years past. Which is not always a bad thing if we have the speed to make up for it. Anybody else notice this too?

You know, I've been saying the same thing. But it seems to me that all Massillon boys are looking small this year. I don't mean that as a bash at all, it just really looks like all the surrounding teams have these monsters, and our boys forgot to eat thier wheaties lol. :weightlift: My son plays Nose/R&L tackle in 7th grade, and so far Glenoak 7th and 8th graders looked like Seniors, (but couldn't do anything on the field), and Warren looked like JV, they were actually pretty good and had two girls on the team too! Like you said though, the size might end up not making a difference. My son (Blaine Austin Rambaud #96 :weightlift:) is short compared to alot of them, but I've been watching him hold back 2 and 3 guys at a time. I pump alot of confidence in him though too, which goes a long way!!

[BigTime]

Coach Hall mentioned that the BC meetings that the O-line didn't grade out well, but that he has seen steady and definite improvement in its play over the past several weeks.

I would love to see the kids come out and really get after Jordan's big guys and prove the internet qauterbacks wrong.

GO TIGERS! BEET THE BEETDIGGERS!

[Tiger77]

Go O Line! Get Pumped Up!