Yeah so I think Herman played great. That’s with a banged up O-line. Personally, I think this was a game DJ would done well. Funny you mention the Mc semi final fumble, Herman last night played great and when going to ice the game they have #6 come in cold to take a run and fumbles. Moving forward they need to play to their strengths, find ways to have both backs on the field at the same time. The first drive yesterday, and the 2nd quarter drive vs Loyola, incredible play calling. Both didn’t result in points but long drives that flipped the field (we should have gotten points) but then we abandon it and go back to run/run/screen or seam.
I am sure the lawless COY will go to winner of Loyola Caravan game but when Rita finishes 6-3 people need to take a look at what coach Hopkins has done with this team. The injuries this team has faced and the amount of underclassmen stepping up and making plays is a true testimony to how great of a coach he is. Been around the program for decades, I can’t recall this many sophomores and juniors playing. The future is bright on 77th and western. Excited for what’s to come.
I mentioned in my Cascia/SL thread that DJ would've had a very good game last night. I agree with you wholeheartedly. And Rita is going to need him big time in the upcoming weeks.
Great point about #6 coming in cold and fumbling. I am sure the staff will fix those things. I like that Coach Hopkins' defenses can have a "bend but don't break" mentality as well as being very aggressive at the right times. That's strategic and it's going to win Cascia some games. It's about emotion--I get it. However, it's also about having a strategy that plays to your players' strengths and puts them in the best position to win.
If OK, I shall use myself as an example: my 7th grade girls' basketball team lost to our rival during the regular season by an average of 25 points. Said-opponent presses and goes man-to-man. I also realized said-opponent's PGs were a little weak handling the ball.
In our third meeting in our conference tournament, I pressured said-opponents PG's. I also isolated my PG, and ran pick-and-rolls.
We still lost the damn game, but the final was 16 - 9. And I was missing two starters.
Two things: they were fired up with emotion to pull off an upset. Second, I provided them with a solid game plan. Almost got the job done, but I was so damn proud of them.
Some may be thinking: why didn't you employ this strategy after the first blowout loss?
My reply? Great question!
, not sure what they draw outside of some of the parents