FC 2022

[sbclives]

I just read that Cardinal Stritch will not be playing 11 man football this season. On their schedule is South Central who now has 2 months to find an opponent. It’s already tough when having to find an opponent to fill the New London week but now having to do it again. I just never would’ve thought that there would ever be this many schools not playing football especially in Ohio.

[jmorgret07]

South Central filled its void the same day with a home game against Lowellville.

[sbclives]

Jul 2, 2022 22:59:41 GMT -5 jmorgret07 said:

South Central filled its void the same day with a home game against Lowellville.

All the way from the Pennsylvania border. A nice two hour drive on a Friday night which means about 0 fans on the opposing side. I wonder how many other schools will have to cancel their season before it even starts.

[sbclives]

Just curious on anyone’s thought for the Firelands Conference in general. I remember some of the battles between St. Paul, Monroeville and WR and the interest in the league seemed to always be there but now you barely hear anything about the FC and it’s even showed more with New London not having 11 man football. I know technology, more options and some parenting issues lead some kids to not play certain sports or any at all. I’ve also always wondered if the success of St. Paul has kind of sucked the life out of the interest of the FC. Once again I’m not bashing anyone, I’m just curious what’s everyone thoughts about the league.

[cleareyesfullheart]

Luckily St. paul represents the FC well in the playoffs year in and year out. Tough to say the same about some schools. Though recently Crestview and WR have helped out the case.

[2112]

Looks like NSP filled their NL gap...

norwalkreflector.com/news/397408/flyers-get-10th-opponent-this-year/

[cleareyesfullheart]

Something to watch out for.. Livengood only a handful of games away from 300. Anyone have an official number?

[maplecityjake]

294 in 31 years

[sbclives]

Looking at St. Paul’s schedule, they will have their work cut out for them to hit 6 wins this year. They have 4 solid non league games on top of Western and Crestview.

[cleareyesfullheart]

Jul 19, 2022 21:59:04 GMT -5 sbclives said:

Looking at St. Paul’s schedule, they will have their work cut out for them to hit 6 wins this year. They have 4 solid non league games on top of Western and Crestview.

Will WR be anything special? Tiffin Calvert and Ontario aren't great.

[cleareyesfullheart]

Jul 19, 2022 16:26:26 GMT -5 maplecityjake said:

294 in 31 years

Wow.

[maplecityjake]

Jul 20, 2022 7:45:07 GMT -5 cleareyesfullheart said:

Jul 19, 2022 16:26:26 GMT -5 maplecityjake said:

294 in 31 years

Wow.

about 9.5 wins per year

[cleareyesfullheart]

Has not had a bad season since when he first started really. Missed playoffs by a hair in 2010 coming off of a state championship. Went 6-4 and missed playoffs in 11. That is as bad as it has ever really gotten

[sbclives]

Of all the years I’ve watched St. Paul dominate that league, I’ve also wondered how WR and Crestview aren’t more competitive on a yearly basis. They have the biggest enrollments in that league and yet some years they barely even compete. The team with the 3rd largest enrollment can’t even field a team. I know the FC is more of a basketball league but to me it seems like outside of St. Paul the interest in football for the others is minimal to nothing.

[cleareyesfullheart]

Jul 20, 2022 11:54:24 GMT -5 sbclives said:

Of all the years I’ve watched St. Paul dominate that league, I’ve also wondered how WR and Crestview aren’t more competitive on a yearly basis. They have the biggest enrollments in that league and yet some years they barely even compete. The team with the 3rd largest enrollment can’t even field a team. I know the FC is more of a basketball league but to me it seems like outside of St. Paul the interest in football for the others is minimal to nothing.

I have wondered same. Crestview has been more competitive as of late and same with WR. But since Livengood started his teams have owned the league. Firelands conference has and always will run through SP.

[gibby23]

Over the last 15 years or so, even though I don't have this info in front of me, I would say that WR has beat SP almost as many times as SP has beaten WR.

Crestview did win the league last year, and from what I heard are loaded again this year.

[sbclives]

Jul 20, 2022 13:47:49 GMT -5 gibby23 said:

Over the last 15 years or so, even though I don't have this info in front of me, I would say that WR has beat SP almost as many times as SP has beaten WR.

Crestview did win the league last year, and from what I heard are loaded again this year.

I went back to the 2007 season just to make it 15 total seasons I counted. WR won from 2010-2012 and the 2019 and 2020 seasons so in total WR is 5-10 against St. Paul in the last 15 years. Crestview didn’t fair much better. It seems that both WR and Crestview had runs of being good but no longevity. The fact that St. Paul has done what they have for so long is just crazy.

[skippy21]

Crestview is loaded they have alot coming back, but will never bet against Coach Livengood. Just watched the flyers in a 7 on 7 passing scrimmage with Edison. St paul biggest question is who plays qb. 2 juniors and a sophomore competing for the job, and although the conditions were not ideal with the driving rains I thought the sophomore looked the best of the 3. I will let Coach Livengood make that call he has alot more wins under his belt.

[gibby23]

Jul 20, 2022 14:29:14 GMT -5 sbclives said:

Jul 20, 2022 13:47:49 GMT -5 gibby23 said:

Over the last 15 years or so, even though I don't have this info in front of me, I would say that WR has beat SP almost as many times as SP has beaten WR.

Crestview did win the league last year, and from what I heard are loaded again this year.

I went back to the 2007 season just to make it 15 total seasons I counted. WR won from 2010-2012 and the 2019 and 2020 seasons so in total WR is 5-10 against St. Paul in the last 15 years. Crestview didn’t fair much better. It seems that both WR and Crestview had runs of being good but no longevity. The fact that St. Paul has done what they have for so long is just crazy.

Thanks sbc, I thought it was alot closer than 10-5 in favor of SP.

[cleareyesfullheart]

Jul 20, 2022 18:50:37 GMT -5 skippy21 said:

Crestview is loaded they have alot coming back, but will never bet against Coach Livengood. Just watched the flyers in a 7 on 7 passing scrimmage with Edison. St paul biggest question is who plays qb. 2 juniors and a sophomore competing for the job, and although the conditions were not ideal with the driving rains I thought the sophomore looked the best of the 3. I will let Coach Livengood make that call he has alot more wins under his belt.

Who is the sophomore? And did he get on the field at all last year? Been a long long time since the flyers have started a QB that young. I know they started a freshman in 2010 I wanna say, down year.

[gibby23]

I think the Sophomore is Jared Hipp.

[cleareyesfullheart]

I heard WR has a stud freshman Qb coming in. Anyone know?

[skippy21]

Jul 21, 2022 10:47:46 GMT -5 cleareyesfullheart said:

I heard WR has a stud freshman Qb coming in. Anyone know?

I believe the kid you are speaking of last name is Keith, was a stud in jh high. His first name escapes me but he was a man playing against boys.

[cleareyesfullheart]

Jul 22, 2022 9:32:59 GMT -5 skippy21 said:

Jul 21, 2022 10:47:46 GMT -5 cleareyesfullheart said:

I heard WR has a stud freshman Qb coming in. Anyone know?

I believe the kid you are speaking of last name is Keith, was a stud in jh high. His first name escapes me but he was a man playing against boys.

I have heard he will be as good as Muenz from the start possibly... If he has any help they may be pretty good

[skippy21]

I think it will be Crestview Sp and WR. I just don't see anyone else contending with those three. The SP Crestview game this year should be a fun one. Plain Dealer has Crestview rated 5th in Division 6 and they have SP rated 9th in D7. Crestview probably has the edge right now with the majority of their team back from last year. SP is still sorting out who plays qb. I did see Sp opens with Huron and Ontario, whomever they name as qb better be ready to go out of the blocks.

[cleareyesfullheart]

Jul 22, 2022 11:54:06 GMT -5 skippy21 said:

I think it will be Crestview Sp and WR. I just don't see anyone else contending with those three. The SP Crestview game this year should be a fun one. Plain Dealer has Crestview rated 5th in Division 6 and they have SP rated 9th in D7. Crestview probably has the edge right now with the majority of their team back from last year. SP is still sorting out who plays qb. I did see Sp opens with Huron and Ontario, whomever they name as qb better be ready to go out of the blocks.

I highly doubt any other FC teams besides the ones you listed competing. Crestview looks to repeat, but fuel to the fire for SP is always bad news for other teams. Huron will be a very tough game to start off with, and will be a test for some inexperience in some key positions. The flyers will be ready, just as they always are. 

[skippy21]

I agree after what Crestview did to Sp last year, I'm sure Coach Livengood will not let his squad forget it. We will see what happens in the QB battle. I believe they have another 7 on 7 this week against Buckeye Central and scrimmages with Keystone and Edison before the opener with Huron. I agree the flyers will be prepared and some young kids will have to cut their teeth pretty quick against some stiff competition.

[1belowthepressbox]

Completely agree with Crestview and SP being at the top this year. I think Plymouth could be an upper tier team this season. Western Reserve will be competitive year in and year out now with Stevenson as HC. South Central has been interesting since bringing in their HC. Honestly, I feel like if he goes to a bigger school, he could do some great things.

[skippy21]

Jul 24, 2022 7:47:49 GMT -5 1belowthepressbox said:

Completely agree with Crestview and SP being at the top this year. I think Plymouth could be an upper tier team this season. Western Reserve will be competitive year in and year out now with Stevenson as HC. South Central has been interesting since bringing in their HC. Honestly, I feel like if he goes to a bigger school, he could do some great things.

I agree I think Fick could do some big things, at SC they just lack talent. Had a few good athletes the last few years just not much else to go with it. Plymouth is always a wildcard because of that throwback offense they run, hard to prepare for when you only see it once a year. Definitely probably just a two horse race in the conference this year. Although SP has a few more questions to answer than what Crestview does. Crestview definitely has the edge going into the preseason.

[sbclives]

I know the FC has a lot of stability with the 8 schools they have which makes it much easier when filling out schedules. I was just looking at enrollment numbers for some of the smallest schools in the FC and was a little surprised with Monroeville. Their current 10th grade is 29 total students. Their biggest classes through their district is 7th-9th grade with 47,50 and 52 total students. After that no class is above 45 total students. I know Monroeville has always been a small school district but I didn’t know it had gotten that small. That makes it even more crazy that New London couldn’t field a team but Monroeville somehow managed to have enough kids for a team.