8-19:
Mentor Preview
August
22, 2008 7:30pm
Jerome Osbourne Stadium
OHSAA
Division: I
Conference: Lake Erie League, Lake Division
2007 Record: 11-3 (Div. I State Runner-Up)
Previous Meeting: CM-21 Mentor-10
Head Coach: Steve Trivisonno (89-38, 12th Year)
Base Offensive Set: Multiple Spread
Base Defense: Odd
Returning Starters: 3
The 2008 Mentor Cardinals look to build off of their 2007 season where
they advanced to the Division I State Championship for the second
consecutive season. With the graduation of Ohio's Mr. Football,
QB Bart Tanski, Mentor looks to senior Anthony Fracci (6-2, 185).
The leading rusher from last season, senior Tom Worden (5-11, 185),
gained over 1,400 yards and 18 touchdowns with a 7.4 yard average.
Always a strong suit of the Mentor offense, the receivers returning
include senior Mike Johanek(6-3, 200). The offensive line is anchored
by seniors Steve Flanoc (6-2, 240) and Adam Watson (6-2, 235).
As in years past, the Mentor line is proficient in run blocking as
well as pass blocking.
Defensively,
the stregth of the Cardinals lies in their secondary. The defensive
backfield is very experienced and disciplined, led by seniors Tim
Moore (6-0, 180), Nick Krantz (6-1, 190) and Ryan Mack (6-0, 170).
The defensive line is led by senior Ben Pike, (6-3, 225). Mentor consistently
fields a very strong, disciplined team displaying hallmarks of tough
play and outstanding sportsmanship.
This
game will be played in Jerome Osbourne, Sr. Stadium in Mentor.
It is a first-class facility that seats 8,500 people. Mooney
last played on this field in 2006 versus Mentor Lake Catholic.
By
Terry Fagan ('70)
Cover
Design by
Commitment
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The two volumes combine to form over 1,200 pages of news articles, programs,
photographs, and SO much more.
Terry
Fagan possesses the most comprehensive and complete record of Mooney
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I would go on record as to say this may be the most detailed book about
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Click below for sample pages:
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Click HERE
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