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St. Ignatius tries to get better than even


Tuesday, August 08, 2006 From staff reports
St. Ignatius finished 5-5 last year, including a first-round playoff loss to Solon. It was the program's toughest season since a 4-6 mark in 1982.
However, as he stood near midfield after the first day of practice last week, Wildcats coach Chuck Kyle was as enthusiastic and determined as he has ever been.
"We're going to do it the way we've always done it, as far as kids coming into this school and working with them," said Kyle, who has begun his 23rd season as football coach of his alma mater. "Well take our freshmen, and we'll work with them, and they'll pay their tuition. That's it, that's what we do."
After some key injuries that started during Week 6 of last season, and a schedule that was possibly the most demanding in the school's history (five of St. Ignatius' 2005 opponents lost one game and one went undefeated), the Wildcats heard the criticism, even from some of their fans.
"We're going to have our peaks and valleys, and our valleys aren't bad," said Kyle, who since 1988 has guided the Wildcats to 18 consecutive playoff appearances, nine Division I state championships and three national titles. "That's my point, we'll be OK."
While Kyle's senior class is unsung, it is a hard-nosed bunch with a leave-it-all-on-the-field attitude. Kyle will combine that work ethic with some talented juniors and sophomores. The sophomore class went undefeated as freshmen.
The hype:
"I hope they can [handle it], we'll find out," said St. Edward coach John Gibbons, referring to preseason polls that have the Eagles ranked as high as 12th in the nation. "Everybody's undefeated right now. Obviously, there's a lot of attention being paid to it. Plus the schedule we're playing is probably unprecedented [in Eagles history]."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Among St. Edward's 2006 opponents are Arkansas power Springdale, 2005 Ohio big-school state champion Cincinnati St. Xavier and Chaminade, a state champion from Hollywood (Fla.) that runs a Wing-T offense, has a highly touted offensive line and speed to burn. Chaminade is making the trip to Lakewood Stadium for a Sept. 23 matchup with the Eagles.
-- Eddie Dwyer
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