Im a fan of Cov-Cath, have been for quite some time, but reading the posts all season and watching the Colonels play (I bought the season ticket for $30 which included all the JV and Freshman home games as well - certainly did not feel like greed for that price) I was nervous for them, as most of the talking heads in this group have written them off because Big Mike is in South Bend, and other reasons...  I was curious enough to watch the BG vs South Warren game which was free (but I gladly would have paid $15 to support their program in these tough times).  After watching that game IMO, Cov-Cath is a very similar team to South Warren, but more discipline.  They don't have a lot of super heroes but that is why I like them.  They are all coached to do a job and when they do it, they win.  And they repeat that over and over.  They haven't had the explosive offense like the years past but they are still winning...enough to produce a higher RPI then BG and thus have a semi state home game because of it. Last year we thought the same thing - the Purples are way bigger and stronger and more athletic - yet the colonels quietly shut them out.  I do not think that we will see a shut out Friday night, but with each post on this thread picking the Colonels to lose, I know the boys reading this will continue to get fired up.  I hope they will use the underdog card you guys are giving them as motivation to make a point.  The purples are beatable.  And I pick the Colonels 17-14.  Win or lose, It will be the best $15 I spend this week.

 

 

1 hour ago, 1992Rebel said:

Im a fan of Cov-Cath, have been for quite some time, but reading the posts all season and watching the Colonels play (I bought the season ticket for $30 which included all the JV and Freshman home games as well - certainly did not feel like greed for that price) I was nervous for them, as most of the talking heads in this group have written them off because Big Mike is in South Bend, and other reasons...  I was curious enough to watch the BG vs South Warren game which was free (but I gladly would have paid $15 to support their program in these tough times).  After watching that game IMO, Cov-Cath is a very similar team to South Warren, but more discipline.  They don't have a lot of super heroes but that is why I like them.  They are all coached to do a job and when they do it, they win.  And they repeat that over and over.  They haven't had the explosive offense like the years past but they are still winning...enough to produce a higher RPI then BG and thus have a semi state home game because of it. Last year we thought the same thing - the Purples are way bigger and stronger and more athletic - yet the colonels quietly shut them out.  I do not think that we will see a shut out Friday night, but with each post on this thread picking the Colonels to lose, I know the boys reading this will continue to get fired up.  I hope they will use the underdog card you guys are giving them as motivation to make a point.  The purples are beatable.  And I pick the Colonels 17-14.  Win or lose, It will be the best $15 I spend this week.

 

 

As a Bowling Green fan who doesn’t know much about Cov Cath’s current roster, could you draw some parallels of players from SW to Cov Cath?  From what I’ve read in this thread so far and watched online, Cov Cath seems more like Saint Xavier with a smaller line and possibly a better QB.

4 minutes ago, Volxtile said:

As a Bowling Green fan who doesn’t know much about Cov Cath’s current roster, could you draw some parallels of players from SW to Cov Cath?  From what I’ve read in this thread so far and watched online, Cov Cath seems more like Saint Xavier with a smaller line and possibly a better QB.

Can someone list the 2 lines to compare?

1 hour ago, YOUTH2019 said:

Can someone list the 2 lines to compare?

Covington Catholic Offensive Line:
Tight End - #82 David Sullivan (Jr.) 6'2" - 225 lbs
Left Tackle - #60 Sam Epplen (Jr.) 6'1" - 230 lbs
Left Guard -  #56 Ken Janiszewski (Sr.) 6'1" - 220 lbs
Center - #77 Peyton Dietz (Jr.) 6'3" - 300 lbs
Right Guard - #76 Thomas Schramm (So.) 6'0" - 240 lbs
Right Tackle - #54 Ben Dickhaus (Sr.) 6'3" - 230 lbs
Right Tackle - #65 Luke Stegman (Sr.) 6'2" - 225 lbs
Tight End - #6 Sam France (Sr.) 6'1" - 175 lbs

Stegman and Dickhaus switch off at right tackle, depending on situation.

Covington Catholic Defensive Line:
Defensive Tackle - #65 Luke Stegman (Sr.) 6'2" - 225 lbs
Nose Guard - #72 Max Lawrie (So.) 6'0" - 210 lbs
Defensive Tackle - #54 Ben Dickhaus (Sr.) 6'3" - 230 lbs



Bowling Green Offensive Line:
Tight End - #12 Jordan Dingle (Sr.) 6'5" - 235 lbs
Left Tackle - #74 Jackson Littlefield (Sr.) 6'0" - 260 lbs
Left Guard -  #52 Jayran France (Sr.) 5'11" - 285 lbs
Center - #57 Christian Johnson (Sr.) 5'11" - 300 lbs
Right Guard - #53 Ken-Yae Cofer (Sr.) 6'2" - 270 lbs
Right Tackle - #70 Austin Anderson (So.) - 6'3" 320 lbs
Tight End - #8 Patrick Hightower (Sr.) - 6'0" 200 lbs

Bowling Green Defensive Line:
Defensive Tackle - #56 Brad Gurley (Jr.) 6'3" 230 lbs
Nose Guard - #37 Jeremiah Lightfoot (Jr.) 6'4" 280 lbs
Defensive Tackle - #59 Bridger Knee (Jr.) 6'2" 240 lbs

35 minutes ago, YOUTH2019 said:

Can someone list the 2 lines to compare?

Bowling Green Averages:

Offensive Line - 282.4 LB  6'1"

Defensive Line - 249.3 LB 6' 3" 

 

South Warren Averages (Only using what Maxpreps provided)

Offensive Line - 253.3 LB 6'2"

Defensive Line - No stats on Maxpreps, but I'd say similar size to BG, give or take

 

Edit: Cov Cath was posted.

20 hours ago, BlueKernels said:

CCH didn’t have the normal schedule this year due to COVID, however, several of the guys played last year against LaSalle and FD, which I’d believe had a lot more  D-1 talent than either CCH or BG. 

Does BG have any D-1 guys outside of the TE this year?

I was at BG vs McCracken and #37 Lightfoot is a beast at DT.  Hudl lists him at 6-4 278, but he is very agile, strong and athletic.  He should have D1 schools all over him if he doesn’t.

1 hour ago, Volxtile said:

Bowling Green Averages:

Offensive Line - 282.4 LB  6'1"

Defensive Line - 249.3 LB 6' 3" 

 

South Warren Averages (Only using what Maxpreps provided)

Offensive Line - 253.3 LB 6'2"

Defensive Line - No stats on Maxpreps, but I'd say similar size to BG, give or take

 

Edit: Cov Cath was posted.

From those comparisons the battle looks to be somewhat even.  Matchups seems even at least. 

17 minutes ago, YOUTH2019 said:

From those comparisons the battle looks to be somewhat even.  Matchups seems even at least. 

Bowling Green’s DL has only met their match once (or twice if you count SW) this season (Trinity), they’re very very good with their hands as they always are.  I’d say I’d their DL plays the way they normally do, Caleb Jacob will have to play a great game and make fast decisions.

Question:. The KHSAA page says this game starts at 6 pm.  Is that correct?

That would mean BG would need to leave in the AM to make it in time to acclaimate/eat/dress/warm up/etc.. That would be an early start for most.  Just want to confirm or deny that.

3 minutes ago, Purple88 said:

Question:. The KHSAA page says this game starts at 6 pm.  Is that correct?

That would mean BG would need to leave in the AM to make it in time to acclaimate/eat/dress/warm up/etc.. That would be an early start for most.  Just want to confirm or deny that.

Confirmed.  6pm start

1 minute ago, YOUTH2019 said:

Confirmed.  6pm start

So it's a 5 pm CENTRAL time start, correct?

2 minutes ago, Killowatt59 said:

So it's a 5 pm CENTRAL time start, correct?

Yessir.

8 minutes ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Yessir.

CWB, Question about the video broadcast.  Is it available to view later/on demand after the game?

14 minutes ago, Purple88 said:

CWB, Question about the video broadcast.  Is it available to view later/on demand after the game?

Yes.

30 minutes ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Yessir.

That is still matinee time.  I can’t pay evening prices for a matinee.  ?