State High School Championship games

[ditchrider1]

So I have been watching the title games so far yesterday and today and have seen some very talented players. First and foremost Akise Teague a HB from Youngstown Ursuline. He is kind of small so I figure hey, maybe too small for the Big 10 but has a desire and heart that is Big 10 and beyond big. Definitely I think he would be a great asset to the Zips so I decide to do some research. I see his final schools in the running are as follows:

Bowling Green

Cincy

Iowas State

Miami OH

Ohio

Wisonsin

YSU

So my question is how is Akron not on that list? What are we doing(or not doing) to find local talent that is going to help us win games in the future. Please tell me Coach I that you tried your azz off to get this kid. He is Mr Football, granted Division 5 but Ursuline plays easily a D1/D2 schedule.

Another great HB I saw last night was Antwan Gilbert from Trotwood Madison. He was tearing it up, special teams, great runner and much bigger than Teague above...most likely a Big 10 talent so we probably had no chance with this guy but I hope we were beating down his door nonetheless!

Another thing...I really hoped we at least contacted Shaq Washington from Maple Hts because that kid is an athlete, took over the game. Doesn't fit our current Pro-Style system but would have been great in Coach Brookharts spread offense.

I hoe we start recruiting some more local talent. I have heard some say that it will not help but I totally disagree. It believe it would definitely draw interest within the community and there are some very talented players throughout the state.

[Buckzip]

The kid is a baller. There is a good chance that OSU will offer. It is between he and Shane Wynn

[Blue & Gold]

The announcers were incredibly high on Teague. Apparently he's been a stud in the state title games (all of which Ursuline has won) for the past three years. So I also jumped over to Rivals.com and was shocked/disappointed/perplexed that, according to Rivals, we haven't even offered him.

[Blue & Gold]

Unfortunately, Buchtel lost to Columbus Bishop Watterson by one point today - 13-12. Tough loss.

[ditchrider1]

Unfortunately, Buchtel lost to Columbus Bishop Watterson by one point today - 13-12. Tough loss.

They have to get a kicker! That killed them, shame to see them lose because of not having someone to kick extra points or FG's! Nonetheless great to see a City school make it that far.