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Post by tonyperkis on Nov 24, 2018 11:23:25 GMT -5
Norwalk put excitement in the air in the Maple City. One paticular reporter wrote stories about every move they made, every kid on the team, and every opponent they crushed on their way to state.
Lets review Norwalk's path, and did we expect to see what they provided? After steller pre-season scrimmages against Genoa and Olmsted Falls, the Truckers fell flat on their face in their final scrimmage at Huron losing 20-0 in 2 quarters.
Season Opener against Mansfield, Norwalk trounced the Tygers 42-21. the following week the yo-yo trip continued as the Truckers looked sloppy in a 32-6 loss to Norwayne. Then something clicked and the Truckers were on a roll with wins over Port Clinton 24-7, Edison 35-0, Shelby 49-0, Bellevue 7-0. Setting up the first showdown of the season against Sandusky who was minus 2 key players. Norwalk rolled over the Big Blue 52-35. the following week was a win over Perkins 38-13. Then, a stunning loss 32-31 to Clyde followed by a blow out loss to Tiffin 41-20. Truckers entered the playoffs with back to back losses.
Again its been a up and down ride. got on a roll, then hit a valley.
To the playoffs we go. Norwalk defeated Bowling Green 42-14 followed that up with a 56-7 win over Rocky River, in the regional championship a big battle was won over Sandusky 20-17. but yet another valley. several times a chance to turn the tide in the State Semi Finals, but couldn't get it done losing 34-13 to Archbishop Alter.
A great season for a program that has looked like a leaky trash bag for much of the past 44 seasons.
Combined record of Opponents the Truckers defeated this season was 54 wins and 54 losses
Combined record of Oppoents who the Truckers lost to was 38 wins and 10 losses
It's a start in the right direction for a program that has been a dumpster fire for years. Keep building and upgrading the schedule!
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 24, 2018 11:48:18 GMT -5
How do you want the schedule upgraded? As I have mentioned a thousand times, your conference's competitiveness will prepare for deep runs. Non-conference schedules prepare for conference. For the time being, playing Mansfield Senior, Huron, PC, and Edison works i.e. close trips/gate.
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Post by robinhood on Nov 24, 2018 15:22:32 GMT -5
the schedule is fine clyde. tiffin, Bellevue, perkins, Sandusky every year is better than mist anyone else' schedule in the area really u want to upgrade that? wow get a clue
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 24, 2018 15:35:13 GMT -5
Okay Mr. TCU scout, who would you like on the schedule, and how would it benefit Norwalk?
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Post by GHS 1999 on Nov 24, 2018 20:20:16 GMT -5
I think Ontario is on Norwalk’s schedule in either week 4 or 5 next year.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 24, 2018 20:37:56 GMT -5
Week 5 at the friendly confines of Whitney
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Post by richrod on Nov 24, 2018 21:57:38 GMT -5
How do you want the schedule upgraded? As I have mentioned a thousand times, your conference's competitiveness will prepare for deep runs. Non-conference schedules prepare for conference. For the time being, playing Mansfield Senior, Huron, PC, and Edison works i.e. close trips/gate. I disagree with you here. A tough schedule across the board prepares you for a post season run. Not just a tough league schedule. Norwalk had the 32nd toughest schedule in d3 according to drew pasteur. Every team that beat Norwalk had a tougher strength of schedule in their division than Norwalk did. If norwalk keeps winning, say goodbye to playing huron, edison, Ontario, and prob. PC, they won't wanna play anymore.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 24, 2018 22:10:36 GMT -5
I have seen it many a time when a school plays a tough non-conference slate, but conference weakness eventually dooms a school. As of right now, what Norwalk has works; proximity/gate included. But, as you mentioned, it could be the case some will eventually drop NHS, and Norwalk will play someone different.
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Post by sportsvideo on Nov 24, 2018 22:12:45 GMT -5
Schedule is always something you want to review closely. If your program is trying to establish itself then I think you want a mixture if your program is ready to make a state run. Then you want a couple more tough matchups. In high school but most teams have 7 league games so you only get three non conference . In the sbc situation you need a couple more non conference. But they fall in weeks where it’s tough to find that filler. There fore cross over might be your best option .
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 24, 2018 22:17:00 GMT -5
Exactly. Weeks 4 and 5 are heck, and I don't want a scrub TCL school.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2018 22:35:47 GMT -5
Norwalk just made it to the final 4 and people are talking about their schedule being weak. Really?
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Post by sportsvideo on Nov 25, 2018 8:08:58 GMT -5
next year for NHS - at Mansfield, Huron, Port Clinton, at Edison , Ontario
never know what you'll get out of mansfield, huron has a lot coming back, PC has a lot coming back, Edison not too sure about, and Ontario not sure about.. all the other games are league games which you have no control over.. but they end the season with clyde, tiffin that will get them ready...
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 25, 2018 10:55:02 GMT -5
The heck with it; load up on Mentor, Colerain, St. Ignatius, St. Ed, and Hoban.....all on the road! I hope that prepares us well for Week 6 at Bellevue
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Post by fanofthegame on Nov 25, 2018 12:58:46 GMT -5
I’m not trying to rain on your parade, fellas, but you might want to make the playoffs a few years in a row before you have this conversation.
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Post by mcm1019 on Nov 25, 2018 13:01:05 GMT -5
Norwalk fans aren't the ones calling for changes. Schedule is fine.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Nov 25, 2018 15:30:10 GMT -5
It's hard to imagine this Region being this easy in the future. A non-conference schedule made for garnering Harbin Points, to make the playoffs, could be even more important.
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Post by Hummingbird on Nov 25, 2018 17:14:24 GMT -5
Region 10 this year was pretty light compared to what it has been. THe way the regions are cut up currently, it is not going to get harder, per say.
Remove Central Catholic and now the Lake schools have a legitimate shot of winning every year. Looking at it, you have Toledo and Cleveland public in there. 9 out of 26 schools right there. Add in Maumee, Perkins, and Madison that takes out three more schools right now (Doesn't look like they will contend anytime soon). So almost 1/2 of the schools are out of contention before week 1. Tiffin (now), Clyde, Sandusky, Norwalk (now), Lexington (Not sure minus Stover), and Bay will always content for a spot. Add Glenville and Mansfield as wild cards in there too. Padua contends but they play a tough schedule, and getting to 6-4 is always tough. Rocky River is always in the mix at the end.
Being consistent for 10 weeks is tough - look at the SBC Lake - one of the toughest leagues in this part of state in terms of players and coaches. Playoffs is all about who is the healthiest and gets hot (Norwalk/Sandusky got hot) vs (TC and Clyde who were both beat up at the end).
Not a surprise that a SBC Lake team got to where they did - could of been any of the four.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 25, 2018 18:56:30 GMT -5
It's hard to imagine this Region being this easy in the future. A non-conference schedule made for garnering Harbin Points, to make the playoffs, could be even more important. As mentioned, I don't know it's any easier than usual other than Central moving to Region 6. Besides, historically in Region 10, an 18 point average should be enough to qualify. Norwalk has a schedule where 6-7 wins will get them in.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 25, 2018 19:03:25 GMT -5
Also, half our games are against Region 10 opponents starting off against TYgers. We control our destiny, if you will.
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Post by richrod on Nov 25, 2018 19:21:23 GMT -5
maple I'm saying playing 3 bay schools and a weak ontario team are not going to prep you for a tough playoff run. Region 10 is weak especially this year. Playing another d3 or d2 school would be better for Norwalk than say playing 4 d4-d5 type teams who are down like ontario and edison.
However, if Norwalk continues to win, mark it down, Edison, Huron, Ontario will run for the hills, then Norwalk can travel the state like Bellevue and Clyde looking for games, which in reality is almost a compliment to any program haha, that no one in the area wants to play because of the success you have had. If that happens to Norwalk, then that is great for the Lake division and good for them.
Someone mentioned crossovers, that won't happen, the Bay doesn't want it.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 25, 2018 20:23:34 GMT -5
Maybe not, but a competitive Lake Division will, which I have consistently stated. And, as mentioned, we're pickled a bit on Weeks 4 and 5; I rather do Ontario than TCL. It's nearly wash competition-wise, we have recent history with Warriors, and it's closer. Ivwill agree should Norwalk continue to succeed, we'll'lose some of those schools. Edison has proven this in the not so distant past. Finally, Richrod, I will ask the same question as I did to TCU scout, Tony Perkis; who would you like to see on Truckers' schedule?
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 26, 2018 20:26:43 GMT -5
To be honest, I have given Ashland quite a bit of thought as well. However, as you stated, they're filled with schools from the Lake. I have given my Alma mater some thought as well, but I believe Ross is heckbent with what they usually play.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 27, 2018 0:19:59 GMT -5
We had Lex for a couple years i.e. 2016 when Minutemen played for Regional Title. I took my boys down there that night in game NHS won, 9-7. That would be another I wouldn't mind as well.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Nov 27, 2018 19:29:11 GMT -5
It's hard to imagine this Region being this easy in the future. A non-conference schedule made for garnering Harbin Points, to make the playoffs, could be even more important. As mentioned, I don't know it's any easier than usual other than Central moving to Region 6. Besides, historically in Region 10, an 18 point average should be enough to qualify. Norwalk has a schedule where 6-7 wins will get them in. Yes, but advancing becomes more difficult in the future.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 27, 2018 22:29:48 GMT -5
As long as the Lake remains competitive everything's fine. And, to Norwalk's credit, it took advantage of that competitiveness despite some criticism of our non-league schedule. From here on out, I just about expect a near yearly Region 10 battle between Lake foes. Instead of Clyde-Tiffin what quite a bit anticipated, it was Norwalk-Sandusky.
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Post by tori2 on Nov 28, 2018 17:44:23 GMT -5
Title of this thread should be Fox restores hope in trucker town.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 28, 2018 19:09:56 GMT -5
Yes, but everyone had to do their part.
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Post by Highlander29 on Nov 29, 2018 7:24:07 GMT -5
If Glenville didn't get removed this year for their issue, Norwalk would of traveled to their place for week 11 (them 4th Norwalk 5th). Not sure if things would been the same, also half the other teams different seed and Rocky River not in. Would of loved to see Norwalk vs Glenville game.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 29, 2018 8:00:15 GMT -5
Fair point, but we'll never know, and I don't mean to be harsh, not our problem as well. Things have been under suspicion for years, and finally got caught.
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Post by Ramsfan09 on Nov 29, 2018 10:40:43 GMT -5
No team in region 10 would have touched Glenville if they would have made it.
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