Round 2 (11-0) Louisville vs. (11-0) Logan At ZANESVILLE

[Logangrad]

I think before people start claiming a state title in Logan next year they need to look at a few things. First, Logan has never made it out of the regional and Reg 7 is loaded year in a year out. Second, look at what Logan is losing in 2009. They have some holes to fill for sure. This is a great program and they always have great classes. I am hoping Locos can provide some info as to who will be stepping up into the positions left by graduation. The Chiefs have one of the finest QBS in the state coming back, but who will run the ball? Who will replace several key players like Neff and Huntsy? Or Morgan? Can the OL and DL fill their holes as well?

LOGAN DEFENSE
DE - 11 - Jon Neff - 6'3 - 225lbs - SR
DT - 31 - Stephen Miller - 6'0 - 220lbs - SR
NG - 22 - Seth Sigler - 5'11 - 170lbs - SR
DT - 51 - Cary MacLaughlin - 5'10 - 200lbs - SR
LB - 15 - Clay Morgan - 5'10 - 180lbs - SR
LB - 23 - Zach Adams - 6'3 - 205lbs - SR
CB - 01 - Jaush Huntsberger - 5'10 - 140lbs - SR

Coming back in 2009
FS - 07 - Patrick Angle - 6'1 - 195lbs - JR
DE - 12 - Ralph Robinson - 6'0 - 200lbs - JR
CB - 10 - Mason Mays - 5'11 - 175lbs - JR
LB - 33 - Michael Snider - 6'0 - 200lbs - JR
DE - 08 - Ryan Sigler - 6'3 - 180lbs - JR
DB - 16 - Jordan Rutter - 5'11 - 165lbs - JR
DB - 28 - Zach McDaniel - 5'11 - 165lbs - JR

LOGAN OFFENSE

RB - 15 - Clay Morgan - 5'10 - 180lbs - SR
WR - 01 - Jaush Huntsberger - 5'10 - 140lbs - SR
RT - 72 - Derek Shirey - 5'11 - 235lbs - SR
OT - 54 - David Schneider - 6'1 - 270lbs - SR
RG - 51 - Cary MacLaughlin - 5'10 - 200lbs - SR
LT - 71 - Weston Andy - 6'2 - 260lbs - SR
TE/WR - 11 - Jon Neff - 6'3 - 225lbs - SR
WR - 22 - Seth Sigler - 5'11 - 170lbs - SR


Coming Back in 2009
C - 59 - Bobby Russell - 6'2 - 250lbs - JR
LG - 74 - Jeff Murphy - 5'11 - 210lbs - JR
OT - 70 - Tim King - 6'1 - 215lbs - Soph
QB - 07 - Patrick Angle - 6'1 - 195lbs - JR
WR - 28 - Zach McDaniel - 5'11 - 165lbs - JR
WR - 16 - Jordan Rutter - 5'11 - 165lbs - JR
WR - 10 - Mason Mays - 5'11 - 175lbs - JR

[loganlocos]

Chiefs will re-load IMO and could be even better in '09, especially offensively. People have to remember that this was the first year in the spread for the purple team. That means the coaches and players not only had to implement the system and execute, but they had to learn how to manage a game with offense.

Defensively? The 2008 team has set the bar EXTREMELY high. No team scored more than twice all season the team allowed only 103 points in 12 games (that includes late scores against the 2nd and 3rd teams!).

Jon Neff is irreplaceable IMO, and I doubt we can find someone as versatile/productive as Seth Sigler. Adams and Morgan were outstanding LB as well as MAC and Miller at tackles. Huntsy was a great mind to have in the secondary.

But Logan will be strong again in '09 if the kids WANT it bad enough to do things right between now and August 28, 2009.

[Logangrad]

Locos, who will be the guys to step in on the OL? Also, who do you see runing the ball? I love the word "re-load"! I think with Mays and Angle, the passing game is set up for a great jumping off point and the Rutter kid can be a solid 2nd WR with McDaniel. I assume Robinson will play TE, so that leaves a few holes with the OL and RBs.

[3morethan2]

at the RBs you got zach mcdaniel and dillon cavinee those two should fill the holes at running back then at OL you have russell,king,murphy,jesse arnold who started at the beginning of the year i think. and players stepping up from jv like tj mcray and others and also the offense will be deep at reciever next year too with mays and rutter and ryan sigler could see time there and korey swaim so logan will still have plenty of depth next year too

[dazed&confused]

Chiefs will re-load IMO and could be even better in '09, especially offensively. People have to remember that this was the first year in the spread for the purple team. That means the coaches and players not only had to implement the system and execute, but they had to learn how to manage a game with offense.

Defensively? The 2008 team has set the bar EXTREMELY high. No team scored more than twice all season the team allowed only 103 points in 12 games (that includes late scores against the 2nd and 3rd teams!).

Jon Neff is irreplaceable IMO, and I doubt we can find someone as versatile/productive as Seth Sigler. Adams and Morgan were outstanding LB as well as MAC and Miller at tackles. Huntsy was a great mind to have in the secondary.

But Logan will be strong again in '09 if the kids WANT it bad enough to do things right between now and August 28, 2009.

Great point! The desire and the willingness to work and improve in the offseason is key. Let's remember a year ago who thought we would replace last year's seniors and be this good? Other people will have to step up and fill some spots. The juniors from this year will have to assume leadership roles. And remember, other teams are also replacing key talents. Logan will be fine.

[loganlocos]

Locos, who will be the guys to step in on the OL? Also, who do you see runing the ball? I love the word "re-load"! I think with Mays and Angle, the passing game is set up for a great jumping off point and the Rutter kid can be a solid 2nd WR with McDaniel. I assume Robinson will play TE, so that leaves a few holes with the OL and RBs.

LG -

Looking at just the returning varsity players, we really only have 2 holes to fill (RG, MacLaughlin and RT Shirey), as Tim King started 8 games at LT while Weston started the last 4 games there.

So I see King and Murphy back on the left side, Russell at center, and a combination of Kevin Smith, Jesse Arnold, and Brock Thompson on the left side.

McDaniel will get the first look at TB IMO, he did a great job when asked to do it this year and Cavinee showed good toughness as well. Don't forget about Mason Mays who has the ability as well.

Mays, Rutter, McDaniel, Ryan Sigler, Jordan Jurgensmier, and Korey Swaim form a great nucleus of receivers.

Defensively, I look for R. Sigler to fill in Neff's end spot and TJ McCray and Arnold and Smith to battle for the other tackle spots. McDaniel or Caleb Valkinburg could be the noseguard.

Mays and Cavinee could be the linebackers replacing Adams/Morgan, with McDaniel, Rutter, Swaim, and Jurgensmier fighting for time in the secondary.

[Logangrad]

Nice breakdown. Thanks

[3morethan2]

locos who do you think will start at fullback ..will they have micheal snider going both ways at linebacker and fullback or someone gonna come in to start

[91blue14]

louisville must be stout on defense to shut out logan

[noreply66]

Logan really made too many turnovers

[1987chieftains]

way too many!!!! we had them on there heals a couple of times.

[1987chieftains]

if anyone took pictures, can you post a link to them. i found some but they where all from louisville ppl. so, they did show any good plays from logan.

[loganlocos]

locos who do you think will start at fullback ..will they have micheal snider going both ways at linebacker and fullback or someone gonna come in to start

Unless Logan changes their offense, the fullback isn't going to see a ton of snaps. As the season went on, the fullbacks got fewer and fewer reps.

I think Snider and Cavinee could both play there, and although Valkinburg is undersized he is a solid ball player as well.

I don't know much about the incoming Sophs, I'm sure there are a few ball players in that class.

[91blue14]

can you guys run the table again

[loganlocos]

can you guys run the table again

It depends on the attitude, work ethic, and leadership from the upperclassmen.

Logan could be BETTER in '09 and not run the table. Lancaster is going to be "back" next year with a great sophomore class joining lots of strong returning upperclassmen. Pickerington North is a program on the rise and EXPECTS to make the playoffs next year.

The talent and coaching is there, and I think the intangibles are too. But "talking" isn't worth anything in Dec-July! You have to PUT UP or SHUT UP in August, September, October, and November.

[91blue14]

how many wins do you think you need to be playoff eligible

[loganlocos]

how many wins do you think you need to be playoff eligible

Will have to wait and see what region we are in, but I would guess 7 is borderline, 8 gets in, and 9+ hosts.

[91blue14]

why would you change regions

[loganlocos]

The OHSAA re-aligns every two years, so in 2009 a lot teams will change regions/divisions.

We're close to that D1/D2 cut off, so we COULD go back up. It'll depend on the growth or non-growth in a lot of the Columbus suburbs.

[91blue14]

ok gotcha