St. Ignatius v Don Bosco -- week 5 in Steubenville

FairwoodKing · (#1)

I know it is a bit premature to start talking about this game since the season hasn't even started, but we people in Steubenville are talking about it. The Iggy-Bosco game will be the first of a triple header in what we call Rally in Death Valley. The Iggy game will start at noon. At 3:30 Steubenville will play WV powerhouse Morgantown. Both Steubenville Big Red and Morgantown have won two state championships each in the past six years. The third game will be between Wheeling Central, a team that often wins the WV small school championship, and Bridgeport.

All I can say for sure about the Ignatius game is that there will be a big crowd. The stadium holds 10,000 and will probably be full. We have one of the finest stadiums in the state, and I'm sure the Iggy and Bosco fans will be very pleased with the treatment they receive.

(#2)

I was told that the Big Red game was the first one and it would be played at 9:00 A.M. Is this a recent change?

boney42 · (#3)

was in fl. this winter and bradenton paper said manatee was trying to schedule deon bosco but it fell thru this same team is gonna play woodland hills when we gto there.......manatee that is.......

USA70PP · (#4)

I predict Iggy will have their hands full with Don Bosco. Have watched them numerous times on Madison Square Garden network and they are the real deal.

FairwoodKing · (#5)

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Originally Posted by rollred2000

I was told that the Big Red game was the first one and it would be played at 9:00 A.M. Is this a recent change?

I hope you're mistaken about this, but we will find out for sure tomorrow when the promoter holds a press conference.

I heard the Big Red game will be around 3:30. I hope that's the case.

manowar · (#6)

They already announced the Big Red game as a 3:30 start...Iggy and Bosco at high noon.

boisebronco · (#7)

Too bad Iggy can't play at night. From my lone experience there the feel of that stadium at night is something else.

converse49 · (#8)

Any ESPN or other tv networks going to show that Ignatius game live? I'll be checking in from Ytown. Will Big Red season ticket holders get first choice of seats if they wish to see the other games?

FairwoodKing · (#9)

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Originally Posted by converse49

Any ESPN or other tv networks going to show that Ignatius game live? I'll be checking in from Ytown. Will Big Red season ticket holders get first choice of seats if they wish to see the other games?

Fox Sports will broadcast it live. I do not believe Big Red season ticket holders will get the first choice of seats, but we will find out more when we buy our tickets.

manowar · (#10)

Big Red season ticket holders will have our seats for our game, but we are to move for the other games so that the fans of those teams can sit in the middle.

Deep Purple · (#11)

Gots to go with Iggy ... Bosco will be tough though!

Lancer '65 · (#12)

On the West Coast, I'd go with Bosco. In Steubenville, I'll take St. Ignatius by a point.

USA70PP · (#13)

^^^^
West Coast??

Lancer '65 · (#14)

Sorry...first of all I have an intense dislike for teams out west and when I first saw the name, I had mind freeze and thought California. I have seen this team on TV as well and I guess I'll just have to up my medications. Make that spread for Iggy 7.

roll_red_roll · (#15)

It would make sense to have Wheeling Centrak-Bridgeport at noon. Big Red-Morgantown at 3:30, and Ignatius-Bosco as the nightcap. Oh well, what do I know?

1iluvfootball · (#16)

^^^I would say that the cost of lodging is the main reason for the early Don Bosco Prep game. They can put them up for one night and get on the bus after the game and make it home at a decent time. Word is the Don Bosco D Coordinator has moved on to the college ranks. Big loss for Bosco. I am sure they will find a suitable replacement.

crimson_n_black · (#17)

Got it from a very reliable source.....friend who officiated a Bosco game last year. All five starting offensive linemen, graduated, and all of them signed D1 offers with major programs.

blue-devil85 · (#18)

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Originally Posted by 1iluvfootball

^^^I would say that the cost of lodging is the main reason for the early Don Bosco Prep game. They can put them up for one night and get on the bus after the game and make it home at a decent time. Word is the Don Bosco D Coordinator has moved on to the college ranks. Big loss for Bosco. I am sure they will find a suitable replacement.

Don't think so. Talked at length tonight with their coach, great guy. They are coming to Steuby on Thursday for a Saturday game. A school with 900 boys grades 10-12 and a yearly tuition of $11K. I think they can afford it. Has more to do with Fox Sports schedule.

blue-devil85 · (#19)

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Originally Posted by crimson_n_black

Got it from a very reliable source.....friend who officiated a Bosco game last year. All five starting offensive linemen, graduated, and all of them signed D1 offers with major programs.

No. 64 Don Bosco, New Jersey

COACH: Greg Toal
LAST SEASON: 12-0
FINAL 2009 RANKING: No. 1 in RivalsHigh Top 100

KEEP AN EYE ON: The massive turnover of talent at Don Bosco. To say there will be some new faces on the field for the Iron Men may be one of the biggest understatements of the countdown. The reigning national champs lost seven players on the defensive side of the ball alone to Division I programs. It also lost two offensive linemen - one to Pittsburgh and the other to Richmond - and many other players to graduation. The turnover at Don Bosco is something that may be too tough to overcome, even for one of the nation's best programs.

STAR OF THE SHOW: Slightly by default but also by merit, Gary Nova earns the team's top billing, returning at quarterback and leading the team onto the field. Nova is a good leader and a field general. Winning a national title last year will give the team confidence in him and what he tells them in the huddle. Already committed to Pitt, Nova has the freedom to relax and just play football without the pressure of recruiting complicating matters.

IS THIS THE YEAR? For nearly the past decade, Don Bosco has ended the season atop the New Jersey state rankings in high school football, due in large part to having the most talented team each year. For the first time in a long time, Don Bosco is not only not the most talented team in the state, it might actually be third or even fourth on the talent list.

JUNIOR CLASS: The time to step up is now. There are plenty of open spots to be had on the field and the junior class is showing to be pretty strong. The offensive line will be strong and, on the defensive side of the ball, Darius Hamilton at defensive end and corner Elijah Shumate are already pulling in attention - especially Shumate who may be one of the best cover guys on the East Coast for the 2011 season.

cards79 · (#20)

A Mooney guy here wishing ALL the ohio teams the best.

Heard this could be Iggy's "WORST" team in 20 years. That's from their fans , not me.

Sometimes in life....timing is everything. I'd like to think Iggy's could beat Bosco 80% of the time over a 20 year period......but the game is played once in 2010. Bad timing for Chuck Kyle for sure.

Go Big Red.