2019 Gallia Academy Blue Devils Outlook

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

9-1

If they whack the West Virginians, maybe 10-0 is a possibility. They'll have to switch from a power team to a speed team. That said, it helps when you have Williams, Woodson, Armstrong, Donovsky, and a massive line for them to run behind. This team will be scary good.

Look for QB Vanco to turn some heads too.

[Geronimo]

QB ? Other than Armstrong who might have big eyes ? IRONTON WILL be good this season !

[Blue/92]

QB ? Other than Armstrong who might have big eyes ? IRONTON WILL be good this season !

Big eyes???

[Geronimo]

Not like getting hit ! It's a hitters game !

[Blue/92]

Not like getting hit ! It's a hitters game !

They obviously took enough hits to win the OVC! By the way, you got to catch them before you can hit them.

[Geronimo]

But big eyes will be there!

[Blue/92]

But big eyes will be there!

Yeah I'm sure your eyes will be big when Armstong, Woodson, Williams, or Donovsky fly past opposing DB's.

[GalliaGrad78]

Is there an inside runner coming up? What about QB? I can't remember who played backup/JV last year.

[Blue/92]

Is there an inside runner coming up? What about QB? I can't remember who played backup/JV last year.

Vanco is front runner for QB. Has a great arm and isn't afraid to let it go. Beasley and Cade Roberts would be inside runners would be my guess. A lot of speed on the outside and in the slots. Wouldn't be surprised to see GA run the wildcat. O-Line will be bigger than last yr.

[GalliaGrad78]

Is there an inside runner coming up? What about QB? I can't remember who played backup/JV last year.

Vanco is front runner for QB. Has a great arm and isn't afraid to let it go. Beasley and Cade Roberts would be inside runners would be my guess. A lot of speed on the outside and in the slots. Wouldn't be surprised to see GA run the wildcat. O-Line will be bigger than last yr.

Sounds promising.

[Fonzie]

Is the Vanco kid who was QB when that group was in JR high? If so, has he improved his footwork? I thought he was a bit sluggish and lacked speed. I do think he had a decent arm. But definitely not a threat running the ball. If he is indeed the starter, he will need his line to step up and allow him to be a pocket passer. Which I believe GA will have the line to do that. But overall, I see the Devils being a running team. Jet sweeps, a lot of off tackle, not as much inside the tackles. Passing will be more swing passes and bubble screens. Get the ball in the hands of the skill players early and allow them to create.

[Ema]

They will run inside the tackles. They have the studs up front and skill to do it!!!

[svac83]

If you get a chance take a look at Armstrong he will be able to power run or speed run. You can see the size and strength he is adding

[GalliaGrad78]

Hope that coach can keep all the boys interested.

[Fonzie]

If you get a chance take a look at Armstrong he will be able to power run or speed run. You can see the size and strength he is adding

You might be right. I have't seen that group since they were in 7th and 8th grade.

[svac83]

As a freshmen if you got a finger on Armstrong you could bring him down. Very fast not strong. Last year as a sophomore. You had to hit him he was breaking arm tackles still very fast. He looks to me like he has added at least 10 lbs since season ended already.

[BlizzardMan]

QB will be a battle they will have to let play out. It really depends on how well the guys can read with the power spread.

[Blue/92]

QB will be a battle they will have to let play out. It really depends on how well the guys can read with the power spread.

Between Vanco and Williams possibly? I know Donovsky as a freshman played QB and ran quite a bit.

[BlizzardMan]

QB will be a battle they will have to let play out. It really depends on how well the guys can read with the power spread.

Between Vanco and Williams possibly? I know Donovsky as a freshman played QB and ran quite a bit.

I'd say you'd be right with those three names. No real QB coming in from the freshman class.

[Slothman]

Should have a good year , just like last . The league will come down to Ironton and Gallia with Portsmouth a sleeper