New, I talked to some Pr football folks this weekend. it looks like Johnson is moving out of state. Also heard the Schweiger kid got hurt in an accident and may not be able to play as well. Big losses for PR with what they already do lose. Now have to replace entire secondary as well as a nice receiver. I think things are a little bit more even in 5A now.
I’ve been reading up on gateway a lot this off-season, I think their legit and PR’s biggest threat in 5A. I’ve heard their next QB coming up is better than the last two they had, and they are well coached passing team with explosive athletes everywhere. The price kid is the best receiver in this class from the Wpial imo, and the JR they have may be the best in his as well. Add Davis in the backfield and they look pretty legit again. I think PR’s distinct advantage in 5A will be their play on the lines, they return basically all the kids that saw time last year and they all have experience against the pcc D line, NAs lines, and practice against the guys they had in 2018 as well for the senior linemen. Might be the difference for them. It’ll be interesting though how PR adjusts defensively now, because 5A has a lot more spread offense teams compared to the mostly ground and pound teams PR played up in 6A.
Jacky, decided to start the P-R 2020 thread with your message.
I had heard rumors about Johnson's guardian taking a new job, but did not know they were moving. Also had heard nothing about Schweiger. Both would probably be two way starters. If Schweiger can't play then it will be a complete rebuild in the secondary. Who do they have? Will some of the other skill guys have to play there? Spencer? Jochem? Not a good matchup vs. the Gateway kids.
I think you are correct about what P-R has up front. That could be the difference. They should be really good with 4 of them returning and all at 250-270#'s.
And the skill cupboard isn't exactly bare with Spencer, Jochem, Hasley and Miller coming back at the WR positions. They probably need to find an outside WR unless they move Hasley there.
Also need to find a RB if Schweiger can't go. I've heard about a big Sophomore as well as Artie Burn's little brother.
Who is the Gateway QB going to be? I posted on another board a few months back about a transfer kid?