Waverly Tigers Football 2024

[greygoose]

Waverly players and families have been asked to stay off this site. I talked about how each kid did at WCH but missed Portsmouth game. However I do agree. I didn't mean anything bad about anyone, but I do see how it looked and will not do it again.
they are all good kids
good luck to the Tigers.

My guess would be it's not the kids they're worried about being talked about as all in all no one has really said anything negative towards the kids. There is a certain group within that organization that gets some fingers pointed there way and if the numbers I'm hearing 36 players are true it's direct correlation to the issues at hand. However, good luck to those seniors who have stuck it out and enjoy that final year.

Please do elaborate about the “36 players” what exactly are they??

Yeah should've been more specific heard that was the total number on the team. Hoping that number was incorrect but wouldn't be shocking

[Jeaux Burreaux]

My guess would be it's not the kids they're worried about being talked about as all in all no one has really said anything negative towards the kids. There is a certain group within that organization that gets some fingers pointed there way and if the numbers I'm hearing 36 players are true it's direct correlation to the issues at hand. However, good luck to those seniors who have stuck it out and enjoy that final year.

Please do elaborate about the “36 players” what exactly are they??

Yeah should've been more specific heard that was the total number on the team. Hoping that number was incorrect but wouldn't be shocking

If there are only 36 kids on Waverlys team there is a huge problem. While this team hasn’t had great sustained success it hasn’t been that bad of a program. Having been in the playoffs since 2016 and majority of the coaching staff is still there

[greygoose]

Please do elaborate about the “36 players” what exactly are they??

Yeah should've been more specific heard that was the total number on the team. Hoping that number was incorrect but wouldn't be shocking

If there are only 36 kids on Waverlys team there is a huge problem. While this team hasn’t had great sustained success it hasn’t been that bad of a program. Having been in the playoffs since 2016 and majority of the coaching staff is still there

Picture I found had them looking right at 40 but I know a few of those boys hung it up, Waverly was very fortunate to have some really good classes come through during that 2016-2021 run, they were the 2nd to 8th seed in each of those years but in 3 of those years didn't manage to win a playoff game, 2 of the years they only pulled off 1 win and in the covid year they won 3 with arguably their best chance. Last 2 season have them at 5-5 and 6-4 getting in as a 16 seed and a 10 seed nothing to write home about. There's a certain amount of the staff back and a certain amount that have decided they didn't want to be there any longer it is what it is they know they have a problem but they don't want to fix it so as we're starting to see it's imploding. They've got a very big and skilled senior class sitting around 14 guys next year for the Tigers will be a major struggle.

[shoelace]

Those sure seem like pretty low numbers for Waverly.

[smurray]

Tigers out to a 2-0 start with wins over Miami Trace and Zane Trace.

Tiger offense has been lead by Mason Kelly at QB, going 34-49 502 Yards 5TD 1 INT. The INT was a long pass into the end zone to end the 1st half against Zane Trace.

The defense has played well, giving up some yards, bending but not breaking.

Tigers need to clean up the penalties and improve the running attack.

[Zahns Corner]

A tale of two regions.

Way to early to be discussing making the playoffs and seeding within the region, but at the moment, Waverly's reassignment from Region 16 to Region 15 In Division IV appears beneficial.

Currently Joe Eitel has Waverly as the first seed in Region 15 with an average of 5.550 points. A total that would only place them fifth in Region 16.


https://www.joeeitel.com/hsfoot/

[greygoose]

A tale of two regions.

Way to early to be discussing making the playoffs and seeding within the region, but at the moment, Waverly's reassignment from Region 16 to Region 15 In Division IV appears beneficial.

Currently Joe Eitel has Waverly as the first seed in Region 15 with an average of 5.550 points. A total that would only place them fifth in Region 16.


https://www.joeeitel.com/hsfoot/

Before the season started this was an absolute blessing for Waverly, region 16 is absolutely loaded and they had zero shot in it. Waverly right now sits at #1 as you said only 2 weeks in but if they were region 16 they'd be sitting at 6. Region 15 only has 5 teams that are 2-0, Region 16 has 10 teams that are 2-0. Much like West dropping to D6 and getting away from Burg, HP and Ironton, moving from region 16 to 15 is a big deal in terms of the playoffs for Waverly.

[art_vandelay]

A tale of two regions.

Way to early to be discussing making the playoffs and seeding within the region, but at the moment, Waverly's reassignment from Region 16 to Region 15 In Division IV appears beneficial.

Currently Joe Eitel has Waverly as the first seed in Region 15 with an average of 5.550 points. A total that would only place them fifth in Region 16.


https://www.joeeitel.com/hsfoot/

Before the season started this was an absolute blessing for Waverly, region 16 is absolutely loaded and they had zero shot in it. Waverly right now sits at #1 as you said only 2 weeks in but if they were region 16 they'd be sitting at 6. Region 15 only has 5 teams that are 2-0, Region 16 has 10 teams that are 2-0. Much like West dropping to D6 and getting away from Burg, HP and Ironton, moving from region 16 to 15 is a big deal in terms of the playoffs for Waverly.

Not to hijack the thread, but this exactly my argument in Burg thread that they’d be better off loosening their school’s open enrollment restrictions and moving up to D4.*

[Jeaux Burreaux]

A tale of two regions.

Way to early to be discussing making the playoffs and seeding within the region, but at the moment, Waverly's reassignment from Region 16 to Region 15 In Division IV appears beneficial.

Currently Joe Eitel has Waverly as the first seed in Region 15 with an average of 5.550 points. A total that would only place them fifth in Region 16.


https://www.joeeitel.com/hsfoot/

Before the season started this was an absolute blessing for Waverly, region 16 is absolutely loaded and they had zero shot in it. Waverly right now sits at #1 as you said only 2 weeks in but if they were region 16 they'd be sitting at 6. Region 15 only has 5 teams that are 2-0, Region 16 has 10 teams that are 2-0. Much like West dropping to D6 and getting away from Burg, HP and Ironton, moving from region 16 to 15 is a big deal in terms of the playoffs for Waverly.

Not to hijack the thread, but this exactly my argument in Burg thread that they’d be better off loosening their school’s open enrollment restrictions and moving up to D4.*

No guarantee they would even go to R15, if they got put into R16 that’s easily worse than D5 R19

[allaboutsports]

The play calling for the Tigers has been much improved this year. Against ZT we took what was there. The only deep ball was a hail marry to end the half and I believe if #1 doesn't get turned around that too is a td.
D looks good as well, I expected big things from Qb and WR group and they are delivering. I am impressed with #10 running the ball.

[YouCantBeSerious]

Tigers out to a 2-0 start. If they keep improving I believe they could be undefeated going into week 8 with a conference matchup against wheelersburg. So far the biggest problem has been the Oline, which isn’t surprising. I believe they need to try and lock down those 5 spots and hopefully gel some as the season goes on. There are about 1-2 very weak spots on that offensive line and will cost them a game or two if it doesn’t improve. I believe the MVP thru week 2 has been QB Mason Kelly, he has made a huge jump from last year to this year. Is a little bigger and is now running with confidence (unfortunately running a little too often due to lack of blocking). He has made great decisions and not forced things. Happy for that young man, he is one of the nicest kids you will find around. If the Oline can get figured out and the Tigers can get a run game going, this offense would be deadly.

[smurray]

Tigers out to a 2-0 start. If they keep improving I believe they could be undefeated going into week 8 with a conference matchup against wheelersburg. So far the biggest problem has been the Oline, which isn’t surprising. I believe they need to try and lock down those 5 spots and hopefully gel some as the season goes on. There are about 1-2 very weak spots on that offensive line and will cost them a game or two if it doesn’t improve. I believe the MVP thru week 2 has been QB Mason Kelly, he has made a huge jump from last year to this year. Is a little bigger and is now running with confidence (unfortunately running a little too often due to lack of blocking). He has made great decisions and not forced things. Happy for that young man, he is one of the nicest kids you will find around. If the Oline can get figured out and the Tigers can get a run game going, this offense would be deadly.

Totally agree about MK, one reason for the shared stats above. Bigger, stronger, wiser, confident, ability to run and not afraid to, and a Senior leader. Of course, it is a huge plus having such a chore of great receivers.
The O-line will be the deciding factor of a good season or a great season!!

[allaboutsports]

Tigers out to a 2-0 start. If they keep improving I believe they could be undefeated going into week 8 with a conference matchup against wheelersburg. So far the biggest problem has been the Oline, which isn’t surprising. I believe they need to try and lock down those 5 spots and hopefully gel some as the season goes on. There are about 1-2 very weak spots on that offensive line and will cost them a game or two if it doesn’t improve. I believe the MVP thru week 2 has been QB Mason Kelly, he has made a huge jump from last year to this year. Is a little bigger and is now running with confidence (unfortunately running a little too often due to lack of blocking). He has made great decisions and not forced things. Happy for that young man, he is one of the nicest kids you will find around. If the Oline can get figured out and the Tigers can get a run game going, this offense would be deadly.

Totally agree about MK, one reason for the shared stats above. Bigger, stronger, wiser, confident, ability to run and not afraid to, and a Senior leader. Of course, it is a huge plus having such a chore of great receivers.
The O-line will be the deciding factor of a good season or a great season!!

I will Jump on that Mason Kelley band wagon. He is playing at a much higher level than last year although I thought he played well last year. Last year our play calling was so bad, and they seemed to have adjusted and got a lot better this year at calling plays. I do agree managing the game with a OLine who is still learning has not rattled him at all.

[smurray]

WOW, it's hard to believe we are coming up on week 5 (midseason) already.
After the loss to Unioto last week, the Tigers dropped from #1 to #5 and the Shermans were at 6.
The Tigers now sit at #6 with Unioto at 5 and Logan Elm jumping up to #4. The top 3 in region 15 are a no brainer.

https://joeeitel.com/hsfoot/rankings/2024/region-15

Something is amiss after the opening night win at Miami Trace (arguably the best team Waverly will face this year). The Tigers have way too much talent to have lost to Unioto, and 1 play away from losing to Valley last night. Waverly can win the SOC and host a playoff game this year, but it will take the TEAM that beat Miami Trace.

[Zahns Corner]

WOW, it's hard to believe we are coming up on week 5 (midseason) already.
After the loss to Unioto last week, the Tigers dropped from #1 to #5 and the Shermans were at 6.
The Tigers now sit at #6 with Unioto at 5 and Logan Elm jumping up to #4. The top 3 in region 15 are a no brainer.

https://joeeitel.com/hsfoot/rankings/2024/region-15

Something is amiss after the opening night win at Miami Trace (arguably the best team Waverly will face this year). The Tigers have way too much talent to have lost to Unioto, and 1 play away from losing to Valley last night. Waverly can win the SOC and host a playoff game this year, but it will take the TEAM that beat Miami Trace.

Commenting as a casual fan, is it possible Waverly has over achieved so far in 2024? Given the inexperience along both lines of scrimmage and at running back, I am pleased with their record and the Tigers having post season opportunities. Honestly Waverly could be 1-3 on the season. Yet they are on the plus side of the ledger with season goals still attainable.

[greygoose]

WOW, it's hard to believe we are coming up on week 5 (midseason) already.
After the loss to Unioto last week, the Tigers dropped from #1 to #5 and the Shermans were at 6.
The Tigers now sit at #6 with Unioto at 5 and Logan Elm jumping up to #4. The top 3 in region 15 are a no brainer.

https://joeeitel.com/hsfoot/rankings/2024/region-15

Something is amiss after the opening night win at Miami Trace (arguably the best team Waverly will face this year). The Tigers have way too much talent to have lost to Unioto, and 1 play away from losing to Valley last night. Waverly can win the SOC and host a playoff game this year, but it will take the TEAM that beat Miami Trace.

Being completely honest that was one of those week 1 wins where if you play them in week 3/4 MT wins easy. MT gave that game away it’s not because Waverly is the better team.

[smurray]

WOW, it's hard to believe we are coming up on week 5 (midseason) already.
After the loss to Unioto last week, the Tigers dropped from #1 to #5 and the Shermans were at 6.
The Tigers now sit at #6 with Unioto at 5 and Logan Elm jumping up to #4. The top 3 in region 15 are a no brainer.

https://joeeitel.com/hsfoot/rankings/2024/region-15

Something is amiss after the opening night win at Miami Trace (arguably the best team Waverly will face this year). The Tigers have way too much talent to have lost to Unioto, and 1 play away from losing to Valley last night. Waverly can win the SOC and host a playoff game this year, but it will take the TEAM that beat Miami Trace.

Commenting as a casual fan, is it possible Waverly has over achieved so far in 2024? Given the inexperience along both lines of scrimmage and at running back, I am pleased with their record and the Tigers having post season opportunities. Honestly Waverly could be 1-3 on the season. Yet they are on the plus side of the ledger with season goals still attainable.

Totally agree about the inexperience along both lines. We knew the lines would be a work in progress and most believed the game at MT week 1 would be a loss. That is the only loss MT has suffered, ranked #3 in Division 3 Region 12 (Wins over 2-2 D3 Wilmington, 3-1 Logan Elm previously mentioned, and Bethel Tate). Even with expecting to lose to MT, many were hoping for a 2-1 non-conference start, beating Zane Trace and Unioto. After beating MT, expectations became higher. I guess time will tell if they over achieved - no time to waste as they prepare for the trip to the Rock.