Zanesville (10-1) 6-3 Cincinnati Heres a look at the Stark County-area week-by-weekschedulefor the2022 high school football season. In 2016 and '17, Ben and former St. Ignatius QB Dave Ragone, coached together with the Chicago Bears. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. Famous former coaches include Don Nehlen (West Virginia) and Ben Schwartzwalder (Syracuse). Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Rivalry:'Who wants it more': Breaking down key matchups, players for Canton McKinley-Massillon 2022. . When it opened, it was the only high school in Canton. CIF Disclaimer Regarding the Use of Google Translate. Granville at Teays Valley, Division III, Region 12 3. Early in the second half, Ben McDaniels hit Gamble again, this time for a 51-yard TD on a fly pattern. 16 Field 20, No. Westerville South, Division II, Region 8 9. ", "Two things I remember," said McKinley running back DeMarlo Rozier. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. Medina vs. 1. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Akron Archbishop Hoban at Twinsburg, Division II, Region 7 7. The six Bulldogs who landed at Kent State didn't celebrate many wins in college. Martin was a 6-foot, 240-pound fullback and linebacker who went to Ohio State and got drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2001. 15 Carrollton 13, No. 1 Massillon 34, No. Download the App. I have no idea what was said. CIF has added a link to the translation feature developed by Google Translate, a third party service which the CIF has no control over. A multi-sport standout, he was offered scholarships to many colleges but opted to play at Kent State University. Ohio high school football regional final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. I feel like we still are. But we definitely came in knowing we could beat McKinley if we played well.". Streaming is free for Spectrum subscribers and $9.99 per game for non-Spectrum subscribers. "It was our calling. Washington outscored opponents 477-6 for the season, only giving up the points in a 24-6 state championship game win over Canton McKinley. Copyright 2023, Visit Canton Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau. Hamilton Badin at Trotwood, Division IV, Region 15 2. President Donald Trump awarded Page the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, an award to recognize people who have contributed to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. They led Ignatius 290 yards to 226. MEDINA, Ohio - Solon and Midview both picked up big wins in the OHSAA Division I regional semifinals at Medina High School on Tuesday night. I enjoy seeing Officer Pellegrino and all of the other guys. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, still has its offices based in downtown Canton. The next day, Paul Brown Tiger Stadium was still filling up when Moeller quarterback Ryan Cooper threw an out cut on the first play from scrimmage. Ben currently is passing game coordinator for the Houston Texans. 3 seed Knights rallied from a 22-13 second-quarter deficit to beat No. Olmsted Falls, Division II, Region 7 12. New Albany vs. 1. "That's my foundation. "When we see each other, it's almost like time never passes. State Champions . He was reelected in 1998, 2004, and 2010. Hamilton Badin at Trotwood-Madison, Northern Ohio -ivision I, Region 1 11. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. 14-2 Canton McKinley (10-2, Coach John Brideweser) 1978 Semifinals (Akron & Dayton) Berea def. 1 West Branch 52, FINAL, No. They had unbelievable athletes, for sure, and they proved it. 8 Jackson 28, FINAL, No. 20, Rashan Hall, and No. He gave up the McKinley head coaching job after the 1997 season. The projector came back on. The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games returned to town. His prodigious career was tragically shortened when he died in a plane crash in Canton. ", "The Moeller guys went by us and looked at us," said Fred Wilcox, a McKinley senior. He led the Yankees in three World Series games with a.373 batting average and, in 1977, led the team to the World Championship. 1 national ranking in May and had the weekly success to essentially 'run the table. Columbus St. Francis DeSales, Division IV, Region 16 10. He was a three-time All-American in the individual medleys. Spectrum News 1 will televise the football state championship game live, with streaming available for the games at www.OHSAA.tv. "After college, I played eight years of arena football with six different teams, and I had a blast doing it. Senior Landon Naylor, who went for 17 . Born in Toledo, Ohio, Marty's family moved to Canton where he attended Canton McKinley High School and excelled as a competitive swimmer. Jan. 3, 2003 perhaps was the most. Senior The Cowboys finished 11-0 defeating . At the same time, it was a good experience. Parma Heights Valley Forge at 6. 6 McKinley 40, FINAL, No. Updated: 7:25 PM EDT October 23, 2021. 6 Northern Ohio -Division I State Semifinal - Lakewood St. Edward vs. Upper Arlington at Mansfield Arlin Field, Central Ohio -Division I State Semifinal -- Lakewood St. Edward vs. Upper Arlington at Mansfield Arlin Field, Southwest Ohio -Division I State Semifinal Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller vs. Springfield at Sidney Memorial Stadium, Division II State Semifinal Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. Avon at Parma Byers Field (, Division II State Semifinal Uniontown Green vs. Cincinnati Winton Woods at Westerville Central Warhawk Field, Division III State Semifinal Millersburg West Holmes vs. Chardon at Twinsburg Tiger Stadium, Division III State Semifinal Granville vs. Hamilton Badin at London Bowlus Field, Division IV State Semifinal Port Clinton vs. Youngstown Ursuline at Euclid Community Stadium, Division IV State Semifinal Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. Carroll Bloom-Carroll at Jonathan Alder Performance Stadium at Volunteer Field, Division V State Semifinal Kirtland vs. Ottawa-Glandorf at Clyde Joe and Sharon Wilson Field, Division V State Semifinal Versailles vs. Canal Winchester Harvest Prep at London Bowlus Field, Division VI State Semifinal New Middletown Springfield vs. Carey at Euclid Community Stadium, Division VI State Semifinal West Jefferson vs. Coldwater at Piqua Alexander Stadium, Division VII State Semifinal Warren John F. Kennedy vs. Newark Catholic at Marlington Stadium, Division VII State Semifinal Bascom Hopewell-Loudon vs. Maria Stein Marion Local at Lima Spartan Stadium, Northern Ohio:Division I, Region 1 2. It's the most wonderful time of year! The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. Running backs coach Bob Neff gleefully skipped onto the field to retrieve the dislodged shoe before Armatas' kick made it 31-16. Cleveland St. Joseph (9-2) 13-6 FINAL (Akron Rubber Bowl) Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (12-0, Coach Gerry Faust) def. Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company. The kids played and won all those games.". 2 Lisbon Beaver 48, FINAL, No. CANTON, Ohio There's no debate as to who rules the gridiron in Stark County. We'd go to Ponderosa with 25 or 30 of us. Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. 6. All six divisions of the 1997 state title games were in Massillon's Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. The athletic world has seen some of the greatest athletes and coaches in history begin here in Canton. "I wish I still had the shoe. He retains vivid memories of rugged games against Cleveland St. Ignatius left tackle LeCharles Bentley. View or request the Official Visit Canton Travel Guide. Coaches: 8 Struthers 35, No. CIF does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system and will in no way accept liability for loss or harm incurred as a result to them. 12 Malvern 43, No. Fax: 614-267-1677. tstried@ohsaa.org. The Canton City School District announced that the head coach had been suspended, and later that he had been fired. "Right then," Doss said, "I knew it was over.". Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. 2. They are all in their 40s now. Refurbishing the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton cost $137 million. Reach Steve at steve.doerschuk@cantonrep.com, 'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty, No national title for McKinley? "We were a close-knit family then. It was 70 yards against Massillon. In the spring of 1976, the Canton City Schools closed all four high schools in the city. 0 Athletic teams compete as the Canton McKinley Bulldogs in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Federal League. "We were really blessed. Get news, stories, and more in your inbox. "I couldn't imagine them being any bigger than the guys we had Kenny Peterson, Jamar Martin and a lot of other big, strong guys.". At Kentucky, he made first-team All-SEC two times, prior to a pro playing career. Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of. "He was the strong safety. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. They have been State Runner-Up three times in 1977, 1985, and 2004. 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"Even after all these years, the principles and the ideas of success I learned in Canton still apply," Martin said. More Videos; Oct 29, 2022 @ 5:04pm. 41, Jamar Martin, No. He was honored by the Canton Jaycees in 2010 with the 71st annual Distinguished Service Award. The No. Safety Mike Doss darted in front and intercepted. Gamble gave McKinley an early 60-yard touchdown catch in the first half on a crossing route off play action. Cincinnati Indian Hill at 7. CIF disclaims and is not liable for any inaccuracies or problems that may be caused by the use of Google Translate feature on our website. It was classic theater. putting on a record-setting performance to win its first state championship, 50-10. After graduating from McKinley, Mull went on to Ohio State University where the Buckeyes won a national championship in 1962. "One of our wins was a close game against Massillon, in Cincinnati, that went down to the wire. Canton McKinley 50-10, 2004 Division I State Champions I've made a career in social work, law enforcement and the criminal justice field. McKinley Senior opened in a new building on the site of Fawcett Stadium. Lakota West vs. 2. Canton Fawcett Stadium, State Among Moeller's giants was left tackle Michael Munoz, whose father, former Bengal Anthony Munoz, would be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame two months later. CANTON A lot of familiar faces gathered at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium this past weekend. The regular season began Thursday, Aug. 18. It's all good. Solon defeated Canton McKinley 61-40 in the opener and then Midview followed suit with a 70-45 win over Archbishop Hoban.. Solon and Midview will meet up at Medina High School on Saturday, March 4th at 7 p.m. in the regional final with a spot in the . Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing.'. We didn't think they had the depth to match ours. I got mad and threw them off the field. Since the playoff format began, McKinley has won three State Titles, in 1981, 1997, and 1998. Big back Grant Crosthwaite ran for 100 yards in the first half. As the city of Canton's population declined, so did city school enrollment. "Mike and I worked hand in hand a lot," Lytle recalls. 4080 Roselea Place. 13 Buchtel 31, No. Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. It hardly seemed that way when Moeller took a 16-10 halftime lead, despite changing QBs because of an injury to Cooper. ', "The people least prepared to manage notoriety and continued success were 16-, 17- and 18-year-old adolescents. DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP December 4, 2004 (at Canton Fawcett Stadium) Canton McKinley 3 7 0 0 10 (11-4) Cincinnati Colerain 6 17 20 7 50 (15-0) Coaches: Brian Cross (Canton McKinley); Kerry Coombs (Cincinnati Colerain) All Rights Reserved. We had the closest unit I was ever a part of.". That left a Moeller linebacker with a chance to make a shoestring tackle. List of Ohio High School Athletic Association championships, "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site", Ohio High School Athletic Association official website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_OHSAA_football_champions&oldid=1125599228, This page was last edited on 4 December 2022, at 21:42. "I'm working closely with Kenny on some projects in town now. ", Reach Steve at steve.doerschuk@cantonrep.com, What's a national championship worth a quarter century later, 'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty, No national title for McKinley? fumbles within its own territory and fell behind 13th-ranked Canton McKinley 10-6 before Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. McKinley 2022:'This game means everything': Massillon football dominates start, cruises to win vs. McKinley, Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Rivalry:'Who wants it more': Breaking down key matchups, players for Canton McKinley-Massillon 2022, OHSAA Football Playoffs:OHSAA releases final high school football computer ratings, setting the playoff field, No. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. "I remember the brotherhood and the camaraderie that was shared among the players. The coach completed his show-and-tell of McKinley's surge to a 20-19 victory. 7 Central Catholic 14, No. Munson won three straight Golden Glove awards, and in over ten years with the Yankees, he averaged 0.292 in batting. Medina at Brunswick, Central Ohio:Division I, Region 3 4. He also rotated in behind No. A look at the Buckeye State's top football teams in the MaxPreps Computer Rankings and final Associated Press State Poll. Uniontown Lake at 5. CIF has added a link to the translation feature developed by Google Translate, a third party service which the CIF has no control over. Ravenna at 7. 6 McKinley 14, No. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. 1997 McKinley Football - Part 1:'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 1997 McKinley Football - Part 2:'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty, 1997 McKinley Football - Part 3:No national title for McKinley? "We walked on the field and there was something like a fog," Munoz said. McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. "It was the year the Frank Alberta locker room opened at Fawcett Stadium," he said. The rivalry is also tied for the nation's 14th oldest, dating back to 1894 and was profiled in the November 14, 1994 issue of Sports Illustrated. Troy at 8. 24, Massillon42, FINAL, Lake Catholic 10, Central Catholic20, FINAL, St. Thomas Aquinas at Ravenna Southeast, canceled, Stark County football - Week 7:Louisville rallies, Hoover shows toughness, Kayden Davis runs wild, Central Catholic comeback, Northwest survives OT, Central Catholic 49, East Liverpool 6, FINAL, East Canton 47, Tusc. Hall and Rozier were among six 1997 Bulldogs who wound up with football scholarships at Kent State, joining Matt Curry, James Gamble, Ben McDaniels and Steve Smith. His son Owen was a senior lineman for the Hoover Vikings in 2022 this past season. (11-4) "I told them to stay in the locker room until they were ready to come out and practice the way we're supposed to practice. The All-Ohio tailback steamed around the left side and broke a tackle as he accelerated into a gap. By 1997, with the Ignatius dynasty in full blaze, Moeller was much respected but hardly invincible. (330) 956-7810 McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. Stewart Lytle's son, Jonah, played for McKinley and is a redshirt freshman cornerback with the Cincinnati Bearcats. "I remember getting flagged for an early holding penalty at Altoona and the referee walked by and said, 'Welcome to Pennsylvania football.'. St. Xavier at Princeton, Division I, Region 1 4. 1 Massillon 48, FINAL, No. 12 Green 22, No. Saturday's McKinley-Moeller headliner got delayed by a five-overtime Division IV marathon in which Germantown Valley View outlasted Manchester. Check out these upcoming events in Stark County! I missed an early throw I should have hit for a chunk. In 1985 he was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General and soon thereafter was promoted to the position of Attorney General. Now he is on Hall's McKinley coaching staff. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. "It was a back-and-forth game on a very warm night," recalls Hall. Thom McDaniels stopped wondering the previous day if his Pups would play well. 11 Licking Heights 7, No. Sunbury Big Walnut at Mansfield Senior, Division II, Region 8 7. Findlay vs. 2. "Our confidence level was so high that you could have rolled out the Cleveland Browns or Cincinnati Bengals, and I think we would have beat them.". Doss continues to serve the Canton community through his Make a Difference Foundation, and his annual football camp at Canton's Fawcett Stadium, which draws 200 students each year. It is the only high school in the Canton City School District and has two campuses: Downtown Campus (mostly known as Early College High School or Timken High School) and the main campus, which is known as McKinley Senior High School. Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21. "We knew when we beat Ignatius we were destined to win the championship," Mike Doss, a star junior in 1997, says now. 13 Buchtel 33, FINAL, No. Now it was a fresh week. 27, Mike Doss, was a junior strong safety and tailback with the '97 Bulldogs. Massillon Washington at Canal Fulton Northwest, Division II, Region 8 7. Two, I was out there with my brothers making plays.". [10], On May 24, 2021, head football coach Marcus Wattley allegedly forced an unnamed 17-year-old football team member to eat a pizza made with pork, although the student's religious beliefs prohibited him from consuming pork or pork residue. Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. 3. Ohio high school football regional quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. A new Visit Canton Welcome Center opened Friday at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton. 1835 Harrison AveNW Computer Rankings, Cincinnati Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". 11 Licking Heights 7, No. In Class AA, Wyoming won its first state championship under Bob Lewis. Greatest teams to never win national title. "So it was 88 yards against Moeller. 1 in USA Today's national rankings, the Bulldogs have scattered, but not so much as one might suppose. 10 Mineral Ridge 7, No. The Great American Rivalry Series which features the nation's top high school football rivalries has highlighted the rivalry 11 times since 2006. Lost to Akron St Vincent-St Mary 42-6: 1977 Canton McKinley beat Cleveland St Joseph 13-6 in the State Semifinals (AAA) Canton McKinley qualified for the State Championship (AAA). Fairfield, Division II, Region 6 11. 9, Curry; No. The first full Friday night of games followed the next evening. Honoring his legacy, The City of Canton dedicated a minor league venue, Thurman Munson Stadium, and placed his Jersey in the stadium. List of OHSAA football champions Read Edit View history The Ohio High School Athletic Association ( OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. 1 in the land by USA Today, then at Ohio State. 0 I'm just living a regular life.". . Ohio high school football state final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. 81 at McKinley before playing for Ohio State, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. All games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. FEDERAL LEAGUE FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT; 1972 Uniontown Lake qualified for the State Championship (AA). The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. ", "It almost felt like we won the state championship when we beat Ignatius," says Antonio Hall, who started at right guard for the '97 Bulldogs. Final McKinley Senior High School is a public high school in Canton, Ohio, United States. Macedonia Nordonia at Ravenna, Division II, Region 7 4. Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21, South Range (16-0) defeats Ironton (15-1) 53-27, Canfield (14-1) defeats Bloom-Carroll (14-2) 35-14, St. Edward (14-1) vs. Springfield (13-1), 7:30, Marion Local (16-0) defeats Kirtland (15-1) 14-6, New Bremen (13-3) defeats Warren JFK (13-2) 38-6, Cle. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. The staff would go. Sometimes. Head coach Thom McDaniels preferred to spend every spare minute on Moeller prep, in that one last win would mean a 14-0 season, Ohio's Division I state championship, and the USA Today national poll title. St. Marys Memorial vs. 1. Hall was a standout player on McKinley. 7 Canton South 28, FINAL, No. On 10/28, the McKinley varsity football team won their home playoff game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 40-22. It's the second straight year all of the state finals will be at Benson Stadium. The Golden Flashes went 0-11 in 1998, 2-9 in '99, 1-10 in 2000 and 6-5 in 2001 under head coach Dean Pees, now the defensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons. "I think they were trying to intimidate us. That's what we really cared about. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. Cincinnati La Salle at Lakota East, Division III, Region 11 4. Ohio high school football playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. Website, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium1835 Harrison Ave NW Pickerington Central at Newark Division I, Region 4 - 4. In a recent game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Texans took a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time I'm glad I'm working with him and not against him.". While playing for the Vikings, Page attended the University of Minnesota Law School, where he received a Juris Doctor in 1978, and began working at a Minneapolis law firm, Lindquist and Vennum, from 1979-1984 in the football off-season. The state swimming championships . 6 Hoover 38, FINAL, No. The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games were split between Fawcett Stadium and nearby Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon between 1991-2014, and all football state championship games were played at the stadium in 2017 and 2018. So, after a Tuesday practice, McDaniels made his way to the high school cafeteria to review McKinley's state semifinal comeback against St. Ignatius. 2 Mogadore 19, Poochie Snyder helps Canton South win two playoff games for first time; West Branch wins, Hoover, Jackson lose on road, OHSAA football statewide state semifinal pairings: Hoban vs. Massillon up next, Central Ohio high school football OHSAA regional final playoff recaps and scores, Tol. West Chester Lakota West vs. 1. "The first thing that always comes back is how close everybody was," Lemmo said. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. Mentor vs. 6. McKinley vs. Moeller wrapped up state championship weekend on a Saturday night. Watch this highlight video of the McKinley (Canton, OH) football team in its game Recap: McKinley vs. GlenOak 2022 on Oct 28, 2022. "We still have that bond to this day.". Elyria at 7. I played with Josh Cribbs and James Harrison. Dover vs. 1. The Bulldogs won the state championships from 1957 to 1960, and Marty won individual titles four times. Pickerington Central vs. 1. That fellow you see up in the sky might be Fox, a cell-tower technician. 11 GlenOak (4-7) W. 40-22: Regional Quarterfinals . he would say, 'Hey, Stew, I'm blitzing, make sure you cover the flats, because I'm going in. He has spent years as a Canton-area pharmacist, most recently working for Veterans Affairs. 7 Central Catholic 14, No. ", 1997 McKinley Football - Part 3:No national title for McKinley? Marty passed away on January 3, 2011. Moeller represented the chance to finish off an epic year at 14-0. Learn More. CIF does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system and will in no way accept liability for loss or harm incurred as a result to them. 61, Cherry, a 6-2, 270-pound senior, at defensive tackle. It was Others, including Travis Pellegrino, now a shift commander with the Canton Police Department, and Rob Thompson, a well-known local brass musician who goes by "Saxy Rob," did not. She has the team hardware. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Division I, Region 2 6. Cleveland St. Ignatius, Central Ohio -Division I, Region 3 9. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. But this was no time to blow off the tradition of the coach narrating the previous weekend's game film for the boosters. No. Division I: Top-ranked Cincinnati Colerain (15-0) lost three Upper Arlington at Olentangy Liberty, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. The students of Central High School and North High School were moved to the new building. On 11/4, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Mentor (OH) by a score of 19-14. In 1988, Page was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, and in 2019 was made a member of the NFLs 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. Ignatius had the ball with a 19-6 lead when McDaniels stopped the projector, and announced in the dark: "This is the point at which all the people who left the game Saturday don't get to stay.". 44, DeMarlo Rozier, joined Peterson as captains of the 1997 Bulldogs. "I came back here to raise my daughter and I got into social service work. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! No. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. It was still a one-possession game. But it wasn't as if they had spent three hours getting their ears boxed. 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