Massillon Evens the Slate with a Convincing Win over…

Massillon Evens the Slate with a Convincing Win over Bennett

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For the second time this year Massillon played a game against a team from out of state, this time L.J. Bennett, from Buffalo, New York.  Last week they faced Georgia’s Rabun Gap and there are still three more of these opponents remaining on the schedule.  Following next week’s match against Lakewood St. Edward, the Tigers will face in order, Football North from Ontario, Canada, Cardinal Ritter from Missouri and Cornerstone Christian from Texas.  While the Tigers met their match last week, this time around it was a much easier encounter as they cruised to a 35-0 victory.  In fact, all of the points were scored in the first half and a running clock was in effect for the entire second part of the game.

The big story was that the fans were excited to see how the two backup quarterbacks, Eli Moore and Rasmus Haines, would perform in place of the injured Manny Patterson.  Fortunately, from the get-go they both responded well.  In that first half of action Moore completed all three of his attempts for 23 yards and a touchdown.  And Haines connected on five of seven for 66 yards and a score.

Meanwhile, Massillon’s No. 1 running back Savior Owens saw limited duty while lining up at both his normal position and in the wildcat, carrying the ball just nine times in the half.  But he was still the best player on the field, rushing for 91 yards and scoring two touchdowns.  Backup Anthony McMullen Jr., who had more of dual starting role in this one, had 15 attempts for 43 yards and a TD.  He also ran for a 2-point conversion.

Bennett (also called the Tigers) competes in Buffalo’s city league where they are considered the best of the group and the favorite to win their remaining six games.  They have very good players at the skill positions, along with good sized lines, and they put forth a good effort on every play.  But their fundamentals are just a tad behind a team like Massillon, and this was evident in their inability to finish drives when on offense.  The one bright spot for Bennett was their quarterback, Jacob Dowell.  For the game he ended up completing 10 of 17 passes (3 of 8 in the first half) for 53 yards, while helping a running attack that struggled throughout against the stout Tiger defense.  For the game Bennett rushed 15 times for 27 yards.

For Massillon, Owens was mostly in the wildcat position.  When the situation called for a pass, Owens came out and McMullen plus one of the two quarterbacks was inserted.  But it certainly wasn’t a walkover game.  Bennett forced the Tigers earn everything they got and appeared to be coached very well.  Their alignment was man-to-man on the receivers with one free safety and the corners pulled back at times, up close at other times.  Thus, for most plays they had eight players committed to run.  So, it’s a credit to Owens’ running ability that he was able to do what he did, averaging over ten yards per carry.  Meanwhile, the quarterbacks were limited to short throws throughout, while Haines did manage to complete one long one for a touchdown.  And at times the QBs were unable to locate open receivers.  Nevertheless, it was the consistency of the balanced Tiger offense they eventually won the day.

Massillon scored on each of its first five possessions.  The first was on a 12-play, 67-yard drive that ended when Owens ran the ball into the end zone from the ten.  That’s when special teams problems arose once again.  The snap was low on the PAT attempt and the holder was forced to eat the ball.  Later in the game, Bennett would return a kickoff 50 yards, in spite of the Tigers having four players in position to make the tackle during the early part of the return.

Following a Bennett 3-and-out, Massillon was on the move again, driving 46 yards in 9 plays.  The score came when Moore completed a 5-yard pass to Gio Jackson.  McMullen then ran in the PAT to make the score 14-0.

It was after this score that Bennett’s Jack Eskridge V returned the kickoff 51 yards to the Massillon 22.  But the visitors gave up the ball four players later.  In response, Massillon proceeded to move the ball 83 yards in nine plays to score their third touchdown, a 19-yard run by Owens.  Owens also had runs of 14 and 20 yards during the drive.

After another 3-and-out by Bennett, Braylon Gamble returned a punt 32 yards to the Bennett six.  Two plays later McMullen was in the end zone following a 3-yard run.  The final score came following a Bennett fumble at their own 34.  It took just three plays from there, with Haines dropping a perfect pass to Gio Jackson at the goal line, along the right sideline, with Jackson ahead of the defender by a single step.

The second half was played under a running-clock situation and neither team scored.  Although, Massillon did lose the ball on a fumble near the Bennett goal line on one of their two possessions.  And Gamble returned a pass interception 24 yards for a score, only to have the ball brought back on account of a defensive penalty.  Bennett never did threaten against the backups.

By game’s end the Tiger two quarterbacks had combined to complete 8 of 11 passes for 89 yards and three touchdowns; a very commendable outing.  Owens had a final run in the third quarter of 12 yards and he finished the game with 103 yards.  On defense, Ja’Dyn Williams recorded six total tackles.

Next week Massillon will host Lakewood St. Edward, Ohio’s No. 1 team (No. 53 in the country).  Bennett will be at home against Hutchinson Tech.

Gio Jackson Jr. (21)

Jadyce Thigpen (44)

Jadyce Thigpen (44)

Anthony McMullen Jr. (24), Eli Moore (8), Logan Allman (13), Robert Blakely (59)

Will Hymes (34), Savior Owens (1), James Wallace Jr. (50), Owen Sirgo (53), Kevin Elliott Jr. (74)

Savior Owens (1)

Savior Owens (1)

Ja’Dyn Williams (9)

Eli Moore (8), Anthony McMullen Jr. (24)

Gio Jackson Jr. (21) – TD

Braylon Gamble (5)

Christian Culler (2), Tra’Yon Williams (27), Gio Jackson Jr. (21)

Pro Football Hall of Fame Names Bob Vogel as…

Pro Football Hall of Fame Names Bob Vogel as a Nominee

Former Massillon player Bob Vogel has been nominated by the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a potential inductee for Hall’s Class of 2026.  Vogel falls into the category of “senior player”, those that suited up over 25 years ago.  He is also one of 35 offensive lineman named and one of 162 overall nominees.

Vogel was a tight end for the Tigers in 1958 and then moved to offensive tackle by Ohio State, where following his senior season he was named 1st Team All-American.  Drafted by the Baltimore Colts, he was tapped four times as an All-Pro.  And he was fortunate to be on the winning side of the 1971 Super Bowl.

For Vogel’s complete story, click on the link below:

Bob Vogel – Wall of Champions

2025 Booster Club Report – Week 2 – Post-Canton…

2025 Booster Club Report – Week 2 – Post-Canton GlenOak; Preview of the Rabun Gap Game

Massillon (1-1) defeated Canton GlenOak (0-2), 44-10.  This week Massillon hosts Rabun Gap, GA (0-2).

Link to the GlenOak Game Story

Link to the GlenOak Game Statistics

Other scores:

• 7th Grade (1-0): Defeated Canton GlenOak, 26-0.  Plays at home (MJHS) against Wadsworth on Thursday, September 4, at 6:00 pm.
• 8th Grade (1-1): Lost to Canton GlenOak, 14-19.  Plays at home against North Royalton (PBTS) on Wednesday, September 3, at 6:00 pm.
• Freshmen (1-1): Defeated Canton GlenOak, 29-20.  Plays at home against Lakewood St. Edward on Thursday, September 4, at 6:00 pm.
• Junior Varsity (0-1-1): Tied Canton GlenOak, 26-26  Plays home against Lakewood St. Edward on Saturday, August 30, at 10:00 am.

Review of the Cleveland Glenville Game

Massillon scored early and often in routing Canton GlenOak, 44-10.  So dominant were the Tigers that all of their points were scored in the first half over a span of a just quarter and a half.  Defensively, the Golden Eagles appeared to focus their scheme on stopping the run, specifically Massillon running back Savior Owens, who performed exceptionally well in last week’s overtime loss to Cleveland Glenville.  That left the secondary in a cover-4 alignment, with little linebacker support against the pass.  So, with the running attack hampered most of the night, the Tigers took full advantage of the pass game.  So, by halftime, quarterback Manny Patterson managed to complete 16 of 21 passes for 200 yards and four touchdowns.  Deontay Malone caught seven passes for 102 yards and a touchdown and Giorgio Jackson Jr. caught seven passes for 72 yards and two TDs.  And all of these players sat out the second half.  On defense, Ja’Dyn Williams had another big outing, with 12 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.

“I felt great walking off the field,” said Massillon Head Coach Nate Moore at the weekly Booster Club meeting.  “We have a great football team.  The energy; the passion.  I’m so proud of our football team.”  It was a good performance, but still had some issues.  Moore noted that the offensive line struggled early to open holes, which of course led to changing focus to the pass.  He mentioned that the offensive line had trouble picking up the movement of the GlenOak defensive linemen and that’s what affected the run game.  “I expected more from the line,” he added.  “But we’re a young team and we’re growing up together.”

The guest players were Tra’Yon Williams, Braylon Gamble and Christian Culler.

• Williams – We played to their (GlenOak’s) level.  We can’t play like that this week.  We need to play our game.
• Gamble – We need to set the tone and play with a lot of heart.
• Culler – We need to play all four quarters.

Rabun Gap Scouting Report

Rabun Gap Nacoochee was founded in 1903 as a way to educate children in Appalachia Mountains of northern Georgia.  Since then, it has evolved into a private boarding school with 680 students from over fifty different countries, including Canada and countries of Europe.  The primary focus is college prep with students that are distributed from  pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade.  Although the school is located in the northern reaches of Georgia, they compete mostly in North Carolina.

The Eagles play in the NCISAA Western League.  Last year they finished with a 12-1 record and finished with a 42-39 victory over Providence Day to win the state championship in their division.  Over the past five years they have a record of 48-11 with four qualifications for the playoffs.

• League: NCISAA Western
• Playoff Division: NCISAA IU
• 2024 Overall Record: 12-1
• 2024 Playoff Results: 3-1; state champion in North Carolina; defeated Providence Day, NC, 42-39
• 2024 Calpreps.com: Ranked No. 17 in Georgia; ranked No. 4 in North Carolina; rated 52.0
• 5-Year Record: 48-11
• 5-Year Playoff History: 4 qualifications; 7-3
• Last Time vs. Massillon: n.a.
• Historical Series Massillon vs: Rabun Gap: 0-0
• Bonus: Returns senior quarterback Gavin Owens (6’-4”, 198) (198-289-2,815, 35 TDs), senior wide receiver Walker Bryson (5’-11”, 170) (47-593, 7 TDs), senior wide receiver Joshua Buckhalter (5’-8”,165) (40-652, 9 TDs), senior defensive end Ryan Hassett (6’-3”, 230) (37 tackles, 7.0 TFLs, 13 QB sacks) and senior safety Zeke Marshall (6’-5”,180) (6 interceptions).

“They are a very good football team,” said Moore.  “One of the better teams to come into Paul Brown  Tiger Stadium.  Good at all three levels: offense, defense and special teams.  They have some very good players.  Good size at several areas.”

With an offensive line that averages 6′-5″, 286 lbs., they like to run power when they run.  But prefer to pass first, particularly to senior wide receiver Walker Bryson (5′-11″, 180), a 3-star recruit who has committed to Indiana University.  Last year he caught 47 passes for 593 yards (12.6 ave.) and seven touchdowns.  The quarterback is senior Gavin Owens (6′-4″, 210).  He has good pocket presence within their spread offense formations and he see the whole field when selecting a receiver.  A returning starter, Owens last year completed 198 of 289 passes (69%) for 2,815 yards (14.2 ave.) and 35 touchdowns.  He is a 3-star recruit who has committed to Memphis.  Aside from basic pass patterns, the Eagles will also throw in some tag screens if they are available.

The defense aligns in a 3-3 odd-stack, with the weak side outside linebacker walked up to the line.  The 3-man front averages 6′-2″, 265 lbs.

Per Moore, every Rabun Gap player is good.  But some are very good.  There are no average players.  Here are some of the other college recruits:

• Senior offensive lineman Wilson Zierer (6′-6″, 275), 3-star recruit, committed to Auburn.
• Junior offensive lineman  Jacob Burns (6′-7″, 290), 3-star recruit, D1 offers.
• Junior offensive lineman Elijah Hutchenson (6′-6″, 270), 4-star recruit, D1 offers.
• Senior wider receiver Isaac Obrokta (6′-0″, 185), 3-star recruit, committed to Georgia Tech.
• Senior defensive lineman Ryan Hassett (6′-3″, 255), 3-star recruit, committed to Northern Illinois.
• Senior safety Zeke Marshall (6′-5″, 185), 3-star recruit, D1 offers.

Go Tigers!

Massillon Uses Aerial Assault and Stiff Defense to Down…

Massillon Uses Aerial Assault and Stiff Defense to Down Canton GlenOak – Game Story and Feature Photos

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The last time Massillon dropped two games in a row during a season was 2015, Head Coach Nate Moore’s first year at the helm.  That’s long stretch of ten years and they weren’t about to let visiting Canton GlenOak interrupt that.  Intent on erasing the bad taste of last week’s overtime loss to Glenville, while also preventing two consecutive losses, the Tigers came out firing and had the Golden Eagles completely dismantled by halftime, with a lead of 44-3 and a running clock in effect after the break.  The final score was 44-10,

GlenOak had a problem.  Do they defend the run that features Savior Owens and Anthony McMullen Jr., or defend the pass that features quarterback Manny Patterson and a bevy of talented receivers?  They knew they couldn’t do both, with Massillon having this many skilled athletes in their arsenal.  So, they elected to focus the run.  And it worked pretty well, with their 3-4 front-7 gaming as such.  Guarding the pass then was the back end, aligned in cover-4.  With the linebackers focused on the run, the scheme also required that the corners play off the wide receivers, which created some measurable mismatches.  So, the Tigers, although initially intent on running the ball, switched gears and took full advantage of the passing game.

Patterson, just a junior, ended up with a career night, completing 16 of 21 passes (76%) for 200 yards and four touchdowns.  And three of the incompletions were right-on-target long bombs that were simply well defended. His quarterback efficiency rating was a fine 219.  On the receiving end of most passes were Deontay Malone (7 receptions for 102 yards and a TD) and Giorgio Jackson Jr. (7 receptions for 72 yards and two TDs).  In addition, Jadyce Thigpen had a reception for a 22-yard score and Will Hymes also caught a pass.

Defensively, Massillon overwhelmed GlenOak on the ground.  Aside from surrendering an early 83-yard run to Javion McClendon that set up a 27-yard field goal, they held the opponent to negative two yards throughout the first half.  So hampered was the Golden Eagle ground game that by the middle of the second quarter they completely abandoned the run and went exclusively to the pass.  For the game, quarterback Evan Crissey completed 12 of 28 passes for 107 yards and a TD, although all but 11 yards came in the second half.

Massillon scored first when Patterson connected in the end zone with Jackson on a 14-yard strike.  Jackson was well-covered, but at 6’-4” he had a 7-inch height advantage over the much shorter defender and he used that advantage to his benefit.  The score was set up by a pass interception by Isaac Maxheimer at the Eagle 34, which he returned to the 18.  It was his first of two picks for the night.  The TD became the first of five consecutive tallies for the Tigers.  The other four were:

• 4-yard run by Ja’Dyn Williams; 8-play, 68-yard drive; set up by a 27-yard pass completion to Malone.
• 22-yard pass to a wide-open Thigpen; 2 plays, 26 yards drive.
• 12-yard pass to Jackson; 8 play, 21-yard drive.
• 25-yard run by Savior Owens; 3-play, 55-yard drive; included a 16-yard run by Owens and a 14-yard pass completion Malone.

With 57 seconds remaining in first half Massillon recorded a safety when the GlenOak quarterback was called for intentional grounding in the end zone, upping the score 37-3.  After returning the kick to the Tiger 49, Patterson hit Malone for 12 and then for six more.  On the third play he found Malone once again, this time on a 33-yard throw-back pass for the final Massillon score of the night.

At that point the team held 44-3 lead on the scoreboard and was in front in total yards, 264-98.

The halftime show had a military appreciation theme and the two bands performed together for the final number.

The Eagles kept their first unit on the field for the entire second half, while the Tigers substituted the starting quarterback and starting wide receivers.  GlenOak put up the only points when Crissey tossed a 35-yard touchdown Caydren Saunders.

Next week Massillon will entertain Rabun Gap from Georgia, while GlenOak will host Cleveland East Tech.

Owen Sirgo (53), Kevin Elliott (74), George Rivera (29)

Deontay Malone (6)

Chayce White (35); for GlenOak: Javi’ion McClendon (5)

Manny Patterson (10), Anthony McMullen Jr. (24), Davionne Floyd (52), Savior Owens (1), Kevin Elliott (74); for GlenOak: Drew Delp (45)

Giorgio Jackson  (21)

Manny Patterson (10); for GlenOak: Drew Delp (45)

Ja’Dyn Williams (9)

Braylon Gamble (5)

Deontay Malone (6); for GlenOak: Dom Wagner (35)

Savior Owens (1), Robert Blakely (59)

Giorgio Jackson (21), Savior Owens (1)

2025 Booster Club Report – Week 1 – Post-Cleveland…

“We had a good practice today,” Moore added.  “It was a great start to this week.  The kids got after after it.  We are looking forward to Week 2 (against GlenOak).”

The guest players were Ja’Dyn William, Richard Harris and Dayvionne Floyd.

• Williams – The team started out little slow, reflecting back on a substandard practice the previous Monday.  He said that Monday practices seem to impact the level of play in the games.  This week the practice was very good.
• Harris – We are now playing with a chip on our shoulders.
• Floyd – Today this team showed that they can play.

GlenOak Scouting Report

Aside from Canton McKinley, GlenOak is the only Federal League team willing to play Massillon.  The Tigers own a 16-4 historical record against the Golden Eagles in a series that began in 1982.  Massillon won that first encounter 42-14 under head coach Mike Currence.  GlenOak turned the tables in 1986 with a 9-7 win with former Massillon Coach Bob Commings at the helm.  Following a long pause, the series resumed in 2010 and the two teams have been facing each other ever since, except for the 2020 Covid year.  The first six games were split between the two teams, but the Tigers have taken the next eight.  Moore’s record against the Eagles stands at 8-1, with the lone loss occurring in his first year.

GlenOak  is coached by Scott Garcia, who is entering his 17th year as head coach of the Golden Eagles.  His record there is 91-84.  Last season the Eagles played primarily an underclass team and finished with a 1-9 record.  This year Garcia hopes to turn the corner with a squad composed of 28 lettermen and 17 returning starters, 10 on offense and 9 on  defense.  He also plans to incorporate a no-huddle offense using the spread formation to increase the pace of the game.  But in spite of all that, GlenOak is still picked by several publications to finished in the bottom of the Federal League.

GlenOak features senior running back Javi’ion McClendon (6′-1″, 200), who last year rushed for 586 yards and four touchdowns.  He also returned two kickoffs for scores.  On defense they return senior Matt Rekstis (5′-11″, 205).  Last season he recorded 73 tackles and is considered the leader on the field.

According to Moore the offense utilizes 11-personnel (one running back and a tight end), with some 3-tight end sets and some normal spread.  Their No. 1 play is the counter, within which they run RPO.  They will also some Wildcat.  He cites McClendon as being their player, who has good size and speed.  None of the remaining players jump off the page.

On defense, look for an odd front, 3-4 alignment, with occasional even front.  The linebacker corps is the most experienced group.  The best player on defense is senior linebacker Dom Wagner (5′-9″, 205).  He also likes senior defensive lineman Donel Hampton (5′-11″, 280), who comes off the bench.

Overall, they do not possess great size and speed and this may be a detriment on Friday.

Game Preview: Massillon vs. Cleveland Glenville

Game Preview: Massillon vs. Cleveland Glenville

Once again Massillon will open the season with a quality opponent.  Head Coach Nate Moore believes that in doing so the Tigers accomplish two goals: (1) energize the team during the preseason, and (2) expose any weaknesses, so they can get those corrected earlier rather than later.  In past seasons the Tigers have faced such teams Mentor, Akron St. Vincent, Lakewood St. Edward, Pickerington Central, Cincinnati Moeller and Valdosta, Georgia.  This time it is Cleveland Glenville, in the first of a 2-game series, both at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.  The e match came about after Moore called Glenville head coach Tedd Ginn and Ginn said “yes.”

Ginn is beginning his 27^th year with the Tarblooders.  He also runs a charter school called the Ginn Academy, which enrolls students from all over the Cleveland area, mostly from the inner-city.  And he does a fine job of molding these students into fine young men.  Since the Academy does not offer sports, the players opt to participate in those activities at neighboring Cleveland Glenville High School.  In fact, most of the Glenville football players attend school at the Academy.

Owing to a wealth of talent, Ginn’s achieved immediate success when the arrangement began in 1998.  The Glenville enrollment was initially quite large at that time and thus the Tarblooders competed in Division I.  There they remained until 2013 when the enrollment began to drop and were reassigned to Division II.  In 2017 they moved to Division III and dropped again in 2021 to Division IV.  It should be noted that the players from the Academy are not counted in the OHSAA’s competitive advantage calculation.  The division is based totally on the enrollment of Glenville itself.

Over the past 26 years Ginn has produced an overall record of 266 wins and 61 losses.  Forced to compete in Cleveland’s Senate Athletic League, their record over that time against league competition is 196 wins and zero losses.  Outside of the league they attempt to schedule some of the best teams in the state, where the record is more balanced, at 70-61.  The following is the win-loss data for each of the divisions:

• Ginn spent fifteen years in Division I, recording a 35-29 record against non-league foes. But most of those foes are a “who’s who” of Ohio high school football, including such teams as Mentor (4-9 record), Lakewood St. Edward (1-8) and Cleveland St. Ignatius (2-5).  Surprisingly, six games were played against Olentangy Liberty (3-3).  Glenville’s best year occurred in 2009 when, with future Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones, they defeated St. Ignatius 30-13 in the regionals and Massillon 31-17 in the state semifinals, before losing to Hilliard Davidson 16-15 in the finals.
• Four years were spent in Division II, with a non-league record 10-11.  In 2013 they advanced to the state finals, before losing 41-23 to Loveland the following week.
• While in Division III the program slipped a bit, as shown by a 1-10 record in non-league games.
• Having now spent four years in Division IV, they boast of a 24-11 record against non-league foes, with two losses to Akron Hoban.  However, most of the wins have come against severely substandard DIV playoff opponents.  Nevertheless, two state titles were claimed, including in 2022 with a 26-6 victory over Wyoming and in 2023 with a 38-3 win over Kettering Alter.

Last season Glenville played a lot of freshmen and sophomores and hopes to reap the benefits of that this year, especially since they have a varsity roster of 91 players, along with several outstanding athletes from the senior class, including the following:

• Arvel Nelson – Senior quarterback (6’-3”, 170).
• Cincere Johnson – Senior running back/linebacker (6’-2”, 225) – 4-star recruit; Ohio State commit; 2024 Division IV 1^st Team All-Ohio; 2024 Division IV Defensive Player of the Year; last season had 205 tackles, 41 tackles-for-loss and 8.5 quarterback sacks.
• J. Newell Jr. – Senior running back/defensive back (5’-10”, 186); 3-star recruit; Buffalo commit; 2024 Division IV 3^rd Team All-Ohio; 1,136 yards rushing with 18 touchdowns.
• Romell Phillips – Senior running back/linebacker (5’-9”, 163); 750 yards rushing.
• Pauly Sadler – Senior wide receiver/defensive back (5’-11”, 180).
• Aaron Scales – Senior wide receiver/defensive back (5’-9”, 170); 2024 Division IV 2^nd Team All-Ohio.
• Marquis Whipple – Senior offensive lineman (6’-3”, 305); 3-star recruit; holds several mid-major offers; 2024 Division IV 1^st Team All-Ohio.
• Jamir Perez – Senior offensive lineman/defensive lineman (6’-4”, 321); 3-star recruit; Ohio State commit.

Moore calls Glenville a “great Week 1 opponent; a great team with both speed and size.”

The Tarblooder offense operates mostly out of a 21-personnel formation; i.e., two running backs and a tight end.  The game plan, then, is to run the ball using a zone blocking scheme, behind a massive line (6’-2”, 308 lbs. ave.) that includes Ohio State recruits Whipple and Perez.  But they will take occasional shots down to the field with the long ball.  Nelson, the quarterback, does a good job in the run game.  As does several running backs.  The best back according to Moore is Newell, but he will play more defense than offense.  So, look for Phillips to carry the load.  The receiving corps is good and includes Joseph Saffold, a transfer from Lakewood St. Edward.  In last year’s victory over St. Eds they ran a lot of plays to the left side of the line, with the quarterback serving as the ball carrier and Whipple and Perez plowing the road ahead.

The defense uses almost exclusively an odd-stack, 3-3 alignment.  The defensive line has good size (6’-2”, 265 lbs. ave.) and plays very aggressively, which can be risky at times.    Perez is aligned in the middle.  The linebackers are all good-sized players.  They are led by Johnson, who plays on the edge of the group.   So far in scrimmages, the linebackers haven’t shown a lot of blitzes.  The 5-man secondary aligns in a cover-1 with the other four players matched up man-to-man on the receivers.  The best players in this group are Newell and Scales.

Go Tigers!