2019 Bellaire Big Reds

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Came off a 9-1 season in 1975. Only lost to North Canton Hoover in the rain. The one thing about Coach O, he wouldn't schedule cupcakes. He was after the points for the state rankings. As per the schedule, the usual plus Park, Marietta, Aliquippa (77 & &8), Ygstwn North, and Steubenville (79). The big downfall was in '78 when we opened up with a lost to St. John.

So, were Bowman and Kovalic there?

[BHS78]

So, were Bowman and Kovalic there?

Yes

[Ren Hoek]

Pride,
Mark could probably comment on this more than anybody but as much as you would like to see Payton return, I can't see it. He's on a state championship caliber (every year) football team and he's running in the state championships in track. He's doing well at Central.

As for the starting positions can be won in the winter when kids don't show up to lifting: I agree to an extent however you have kids that show up and work their butts off that deserve a chance on the field. Lifting is only half the battle. Remember Mike Mamula was an NFL Combine All Pro and was a bust in the NFL. Just because you can lift doesn't mean you also know how to play football. I'll take a strong intelligent kid over a stronger kid anyday. Sports intelligence is often overlooked. Got to have kids who just know how to play football.

[bwana]

^^^^
I can agree with your basic philosophy, but Bellaire got pushed all over the field by Shadyside last year, and it wasn't because the SS kids were more intelligent.

[firstward4ever]

So you would take a strong intelligent kid over a strong kid any day? So would I

[bigreds pride]

Ok I was just wandering I remember reading a post earlier. Yes central is very good

[Ren Hoek]

FirstWard,
I said a strong intelligent kid over a stronger kid. Meaning, just because you lift doesn't make you good at football. You need football smart kids on the field even if they may not be 6'2'' or extremely strong.

Bwana,
At some point is it because Shadyside is in their heads? Scheme? Got pushed around but I think there is more to it than that.

[Jake]

I agree that Shadyside had the mental edge in that game, it was obvious even before kickoff. The vast majority of the Bellaire players are exceptional students. They are lifting 4-6 times weekly and getting stronger, much stronger. The big but is, if not put in the position to win it is difficult to win. The first Ferry game is the perfect example.

[MollysFault]

It's 10-0 or bust for this group of seniors.

[BHS78]

It's 10-0 or bust for this group of seniors.

Well molly I hope your right ,But if not ... It's your fault ,,,,!!! Lol

[1 day @ a time]

That’s not happening but hopefully they do well and make the playoffs

[BHS78]

It looks like the big reds are div 5 region 17

[Jake]

It looks like the big reds are div 5 region 17

That means Kirtland , about as bad news as possible.

[MollysFault]

It looks like the big reds are div 5 region 17

Can we get by Kirtland???

[bigreds pride]

They was in region 19 last year did they move up.