BigDrop Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 In the ‘90’s Iggy won two national titles and for more than ten years was often in the conversation of perhaps America’s best high school program. Chuck Kyle is considered by many to be one of the best (and most successful) high school coaches ever. Bill McGregor led DeMatha to more USA Today top 25 rankings during his reign than any other school in America except De La Salle. He was also named by the NFL as national high school coach of the year and arguably his best team, ‘98, was on the back of a box of Cheerios. Both Kyle and McGregor have continued their excellence for an unheard of, almost 40 years. DeMatha’s Bill McGregor graduated from Cleveland’s John Carroll University. And, Bill and Chuck are good, long standing friends. For the first time these two coaching legends and their teams (both of which are strong) meet. Iggy is travelling to the D. C. area to play DeMatha on Saturday afternoon at Fed Ex Stadium’s auxiliary field. I believe this is only the second time in 40+ years that St. Ignatius has travelled this far for a game. The first was in the late ‘90’s when Iggy and Ohio football were at the top and travelled to Berwick to play George Curry’s several time national champion team. (I saw the first game of the two game series when St. Ignatius rolled.) With all due respect to the several recent bi coastal games and their hype, given the history of these incredibly successful programs and the stature of their future Hall of Fame coaches this is as important of a game as any that will be played this year. This is not about three, four and five star athletes (of which there will be many). Rather it is about two programs and their creators who have helped shape high school football in America. 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJR89 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 59 minutes ago, BigDrop said: I believe this is only the second time in 40+ years that St. Ignatius has travelled this far for a game. The first was in the late ‘90’s when Iggy and Ohio football were at the top and travelled to Berwick to play George Curry’s several time national champion team. (I saw the first game of the two game series when St. Ignatius rolled.) one can question there willingness not to travel.....but back in the day 2010 ..Bosco traveled to Cleveland and laid the wood ...33-6.....my friends son goes to Iggy....hopefully they win..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Rockledge also comes up and plays St Iggy. Rockledge is the store brand version of Dematha. So if Dematha gives them hell it will give Rockledge a chance. Ohio at the top has some damn good football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulu1128 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Agreed, it's a fun match up for sure. Given Ig's less than stellar record in high-profile games, I'd go with the Stags here by a couple of scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDrop Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 The game will be streamed live on https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/football 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptb17 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, zulu1128 said: Agreed, it's a fun match up for sure. Given Ig's less than stellar record in high-profile games, I'd go with the Stags here by a couple of scores. St. Ignatius easy. 24 to 10. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulu1128 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 40 minutes ago, nptb17 said: St. Ignatius easy. 24 to 10. Here’s hoping. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptb17 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 18 minutes ago, zulu1128 said: Here’s hoping. 👍 Dematha offense would get bottled up by any decent defense. Ignatius' defense is better than decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcmore Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Dematha 17-10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyswordsman Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 This is a must win for Ohio. Iggy has already beaten Preseason favorite Hoban, and lost by only 7 to State #1 Mentor. The Iggy Defense is a siv giving up over 75 points in 2 games. DeMatha offense has scored 30+ in each of the last two games. Look for De Matha to roll, and some of the more fervent Ohio supporters to be found wandering the streets aimlessly in the wee hours of Sunday morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/17/2019 at 8:20 PM, Nolebull813 said: Rockledge also comes up and plays St Iggy. Rockledge is the store brand version of Dematha. So if Dematha gives them hell it will give Rockledge a chance. Ohio at the top has some damn good football Dematha>>Rockledge lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 I like Dematha in this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concha Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Sammyswordsman said: This is a must win for Ohio. Iggy has already beaten Preseason favorite Hoban, and lost by only 7 to State #1 Mentor. The Iggy Defense is a siv giving up over 75 points in 2 games. DeMatha offense has scored 30+ in each of the last two games. Look for De Matha to roll, and some of the more fervent Ohio supporters to be found wandering the streets aimlessly in the wee hours of Sunday morning. We'll just become scrotum jockeys for transferred-up Cali teams for awhile. No problem. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guru Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/17/2019 at 7:10 PM, BigDrop said: With all due respect to the several recent bi coastal games and their hype, given the history of these incredibly successful programs and the stature of their future Hall of Fame coaches this is as important of a game as any that will be played this year. Your crusty, old-timey takes might be cute if they weren't so ridiculous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptb17 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 10 hours ago, Sammyswordsman said: This is a must win for Ohio. Iggy has already beaten Preseason favorite Hoban, and lost by only 7 to State #1 Mentor. The Iggy Defense is a siv giving up over 75 points in 2 games. DeMatha offense has scored 30+ in each of the last two games. Look for De Matha to roll, and some of the more fervent Ohio supporters to be found wandering the streets aimlessly in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Who did Dematha score over 30+ on? They are playing St. Ignatius tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDrop Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 37 minutes ago, nptb17 said: Who did Dematha score over 30+ on? They are playing St. Ignatius tomorrow. Avalon 33-0 and Philly Imhotep 34-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptb17 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, BigDrop said: Avalon 33-0 and Philly Imhotep 34-6. I knew who they were @BigDrop. I was letting Sammy know that the competition was not good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDrop Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 25 minutes ago, nptb17 said: I knew who they were @BigDrop. I was letting Sammy know that the competition was not good. FWIW Imhotep also lost to Bergen Catholic 25-6 who are ranked #25 in USA Today. Perhaps a meaningless comparison but worth mentioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_e Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 I will take Dematha at home in a close game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalven Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 DM 31 SI 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDrop Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/football is the link for the live stream of the game. Sorry to be redundant but I am hoping that many on this board have a chance to take a look. Iggy coming to D.C. to play DeMatha really is a long time coming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDrop Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 17 hours ago, BigDrop said: https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/football is the link for the live stream of the game. Sorry to be redundant but I am hoping that many on this board have a chance to take a look. Iggy coming to D.C. to play DeMatha really is a long time coming. Just providing the link again. The game starts at 2:00pm EST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Fan Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Lloyd 75 yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasMalibu Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 7-0 DeMatha. 75 yard TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasMalibu Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 14-0 DeMatha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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