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CANTON MCKINLEY
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10/19/05
Williams had 183 yards and two touchdowns this past weekend in a 38-10 win.
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CANTON MCKINLEY
"Bulldogs"
10/19/05
Williams had 183 yards and two touchdowns this past weekend in a 38-10 win.
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McKinley blasts North Canton 39-10
Saturday, October 22, 2005 By CHRIS BEAVEN
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repository bob rossiter McKinley’s Joe Morgan (27) couldn’t quite reach this pass in the end zone as Hoover’s Seth Allman defends during Friday’s game at North Canton. The Bulldogs are 9-0 for the first time since 1997.
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NORTH CANTON - The yards add up quickly once Morgan Williams gets going.
They added up so fast Friday night that his final total surprised even Williams. The junior tied a school record with 335 yards rushing, leading the McKinley High School football team to a 39-10 win at North Canton.
The win completes McKinley’s 7-0 run through the Federal League. It also allows the Bulldogs to take a 9-0 record into next Saturday’s showdown with Massillon, also 9-0. It will be the first time in 41 years both enter the Week 10 matchup 9-0.
“It’s real big to win like this as we get ready for what’s next,” McKinley head coach Brian Cross said.
All nine wins have come by at least 21 points for McKinley, ranked No. 4 in the state in Division I.
Friday’s game was close for two quarters before McKinley broke away. Williams gained 154 yards in the third quarter alone, when the Bulldogs outscored the Vikings, 17-0.
When told he tied Ryan Brinson’s year-old single-game rushing record, Williams offered a surprised, “I did?”
Williams ran the ball 27 times and scored four touchdowns, including runs of 67 and 65 yards in the first half. He becomes just the second Bulldog to eclipse 300 yards.
“It didn’t even feel like a 300-yard game,” Williams said. “I knew I had a lot, but I didn’t think it was that many.”
Williams did know his line gave him huge holes.
“They did a great job, the best they’ve done all year,” he said. “And they’re going to get better.”
Williams had 225 yards before he keyed a 93-yard TD drive in the third quarter. Eight of the 11 plays belonged to Williams, who gained 67 yards.
“I told the guys in the huddle, ‘Let’s keep it going, put it in the end zone and put this game away,’ ” Williams said.
He scored from 10 yards out, taking a handoff to the left and cutting it back to the right with 3:10 left in the third.
A quick defensive stop and a short punt got the Bulldogs the ball back with 1:41 left in the third — plenty of time for Willams. He went for 15 yards on second down, setting up his 30-yard TD on the next play.
What was just a 19-10 lead was now 33-10 and growing.
“Their linemen are good and their back’s good,” North Canton head coach Don Hertler Jr. said. “We couldn’t do anything more to take it away from them. Their X’s are just better than our O’s. ... we got a little better tonight, but we’re still not where we need to be. ”
Cross rested Williams the entire fourth quarter. And midway through the quarter the offensive line joined him. Tackles Zach Slagle and Jarrid Haywood, guards Tyrell McDonald and Anthony Robinson and center Drew McIntyre left en masse to an ovation.
“It was a salute to our to the offensive line,” Cross said. “I’ve been on them all year, on them hard. But they’ve worked hard and so have their coaches (Lynn Wafler and Gary Shier).”
The first half was more of a struggle. The Bulldogs, with Massillon on the horizon, lacked focus at times. They had special teams breakdowns and some foolish penalties.
And the Vikings came to play.
“I knew coming in we would have a tough time,” Cross said. “... They’re so well-coached, and they did some things that made it difficult.”
North Canton’s Kyle Feinberg returned the opening kick 54 yards to set up Alex Bojko’s 32-yard field goal.
McKinley went into quick-strike mode to answer. Williams ran through a huge hole to his left on his way to a 67-yard TD. Zack Campbell’s PAT made the score 7-3 with 7:36 left in the first quarter.
A Mark Jackson interception a minute later led to a 31-yard field goal by Campbell.
The Vikings tied the game at 10 when Scott Gnau scored on a 20-yard pass from Josh Nettleton late in the half.
Again, the Bulldogs answered in a hurry. On their second play of the ensuing possession, Williams dashed 65 yards for a score through the right side on a counter. The Bulldogs missed the PAT, leaving their lead at 16-10.
Campbell’s 39-yard field goal early in the third quarter increased the lead to 19-10 before Williams took over and McKinley pulled away. Reach Repository sports writer Chris Beaven at (330) 580-8345 or e-mail: [email protected]
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10/26/05
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Countdown to McKinley-Massillon: McKinley’s Williams attacks Pups’ record book
Wednesday, October 26, 2005 By Chris Beaven Repository sports writer
Repository Ray Stewart RECORD RUNNER McKinley High School junior tailback Morgan Williams continues to make his mark in the school’s football record book with his 2005 performance.
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CANTON - A big play never seems too far away when Morgan Williams gets the football.
Give the McKinley High School junior tailback room to run and the highlight reel begins to roll. He can run through, by or spin away from defenders, maybe dragging them for a few extra yards.
McKinley fans saw this show last year from Ryan Brinson. They are getting a sequel this season from Williams, who has helped McKinley to a 9-0 record.
“I’ve just ... tried to run the best I could,” Williams said.
His best has produced 1,701 yards on 146 carries with 22 touchdowns. Fourteen of his TDs have come on plays 30 yards or longer.
When McKinley meets Massillon at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fawcett Stadium, Williams will be the Bulldogs’ go-to guy.
Brinson played that role last year, rewriting McKinley’s record book. He graduated with career, single-season and single-game rushing records.
Over the course of nine games, Williams has left his own mark. His yardage total this season is second all-time at McKinley only to Brinson’s 2,405 a year ago. Williams tied Brinson’s single-game record of 335 yards last week at Hoover.
“I tried not to think about (replacing Brinson),” Williams said. “... I’ve tried to come in and play the best I can.”
Williams called it “an honor” to have his name already in the McKinley record book. “It won’t hit me until after the season’s over.”
Williams did have jitters in the team’s only scrimmage against Strongsville. But once the season began, the jitters were gone.
Williams gained 178 yards and scored four TDs on 12 carries in his first start, a 49-20 romp over Toledo Start. He had a 90-yard TD run.
More long TD runs have followed: 49 yards vs. Waterdown, 82 and 60 vs. Lake, 74 vs. GlenOak, 80 vs. Fitch, 67 vs. Boardman, and 67 and 65 vs. North Canton. He also has a 91-yard kickoff return and a 44-yard punt return for scores.
Williams has rushed for more than 100 yards in every game, averaging 189.0 yards.
“Really it’s all about the linemen and the job they’re doing,” Williams said.
McKinley’s line features tackles Jarrid Haywood and Zach Slagle, guards Anthony Robinson and Tyrell McDonald, center Drew McIntyre and tight end Dejuan Dickerson.
McKinley head coach Brian Cross said the line along with Williams and the coaches have grown together in the team’s zone-blocking scheme.
“It’s kind of new to our staff,” Cross said. “We ran it a little last year, but we’ve gotten more involved with it this year. It takes a lot of coaching ... a lot of repetition. The back has to read (the holes). Morgan is getting better and better at reading when to cut back and when to read the seam.”
The line play and outstanding downfield blocking by receivers Joe Morgan and Mark Jackson key the long runs.
And so does the all-around talent of Williams.
“He’s bigger than you think, stronger than you think, and he’s got good speed, not great speed,” Cross said. “He runs as fast as he has to.”
Williams has long strides, which creates the illusion of him not running as fast as others. At 5-foot-11, 187 pounds, Williams is not a physically imposing back.
“You come up and hit him,” Cross said, “and you’ll find out he’s tough to bring down.”
Williams learned from Brinson last season, watching him break long runs by running through designed seams and by finding cutback lanes.
He also saw how a run should be finished, with the ballcarrier delivering the blow.
“I don’t think anyone was better than Ryan Brinson at the end of the run,” Cross said. “He punished you. Morgan’s becoming that type of kid, too.”
Williams showed flashes of his ability last season. He returned kicks, saw limited action at defensive back and gained 313 yards on 49 carries, with a 97-yard TD vs. Perry.
“I got the feel for the varsity experience, the speed of the game,” Williams said. “It helped a lot.”
So did his experiences last season on the basketball team. He played significant minutes as a backup on a 26-1 team that won the Division I state title. “I know it’s possible,” Williams said, “to win a state championship if everybody is dedicated to doing it.” Reach Repository sports writer Chris Beaven at (330) 580-8345 or e-mail: [email protected]
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Countdown to McKinley-Massillon: McKinley’s Williams attacks Pups’ record book
Wednesday, October 26, 2005 By Chris Beaven Repository sports writer
Repository Ray Stewart RECORD RUNNER McKinley High School junior tailback Morgan Williams continues to make his mark in the school’s football record book with his 2005 performance.
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CANTON - A big play never seems too far away when Morgan Williams gets the football.
Give the McKinley High School junior tailback room to run and the highlight reel begins to roll. He can run through, by or spin away from defenders, maybe dragging them for a few extra yards.
McKinley fans saw this show last year from Ryan Brinson. They are getting a sequel this season from Williams, who has helped McKinley to a 9-0 record.
“I’ve just ... tried to run the best I could,” Williams said.
His best has produced 1,701 yards on 146 carries with 22 touchdowns. Fourteen of his TDs have come on plays 30 yards or longer.
When McKinley meets Massillon at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fawcett Stadium, Williams will be the Bulldogs’ go-to guy.
Brinson played that role last year, rewriting McKinley’s record book. He graduated with career, single-season and single-game rushing records.
Over the course of nine games, Williams has left his own mark. His yardage total this season is second all-time at McKinley only to Brinson’s 2,405 a year ago. Williams tied Brinson’s single-game record of 335 yards last week at Hoover.
“I tried not to think about (replacing Brinson),” Williams said. “... I’ve tried to come in and play the best I can.”
Williams called it “an honor” to have his name already in the McKinley record book. “It won’t hit me until after the season’s over.”
Williams did have jitters in the team’s only scrimmage against Strongsville. But once the season began, the jitters were gone.
Williams gained 178 yards and scored four TDs on 12 carries in his first start, a 49-20 romp over Toledo Start. He had a 90-yard TD run.
More long TD runs have followed: 49 yards vs. Waterdown, 82 and 60 vs. Lake, 74 vs. GlenOak, 80 vs. Fitch, 67 vs. Boardman, and 67 and 65 vs. North Canton. He also has a 91-yard kickoff return and a 44-yard punt return for scores.
Williams has rushed for more than 100 yards in every game, averaging 189.0 yards.
“Really it’s all about the linemen and the job they’re doing,” Williams said.
McKinley’s line features tackles Jarrid Haywood and Zach Slagle, guards Anthony Robinson and Tyrell McDonald, center Drew McIntyre and tight end Dejuan Dickerson.
McKinley head coach Brian Cross said the line along with Williams and the coaches have grown together in the team’s zone-blocking scheme.
“It’s kind of new to our staff,” Cross said. “We ran it a little last year, but we’ve gotten more involved with it this year. It takes a lot of coaching ... a lot of repetition. The back has to read (the holes). Morgan is getting better and better at reading when to cut back and when to read the seam.”
The line play and outstanding downfield blocking by receivers Joe Morgan and Mark Jackson key the long runs.
And so does the all-around talent of Williams.
“He’s bigger than you think, stronger than you think, and he’s got good speed, not great speed,” Cross said. “He runs as fast as he has to.”
Williams has long strides, which creates the illusion of him not running as fast as others. At 5-foot-11, 187 pounds, Williams is not a physically imposing back.
“You come up and hit him,” Cross said, “and you’ll find out he’s tough to bring down.”
Williams learned from Brinson last season, watching him break long runs by running through designed seams and by finding cutback lanes.
He also saw how a run should be finished, with the ballcarrier delivering the blow.
“I don’t think anyone was better than Ryan Brinson at the end of the run,” Cross said. “He punished you. Morgan’s becoming that type of kid, too.”
Williams showed flashes of his ability last season. He returned kicks, saw limited action at defensive back and gained 313 yards on 49 carries, with a 97-yard TD vs. Perry.
“I got the feel for the varsity experience, the speed of the game,” Williams said. “It helped a lot.”
So did his experiences last season on the basketball team. He played significant minutes as a backup on a 26-1 team that won the Division I state title. “I know it’s possible,” Williams said, “to win a state championship if everybody is dedicated to doing it.” Reach Repository sports writer Chris Beaven at (330) 580-8345 or e-mail: [email protected]
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How good is McKinley?
Thursday, October 27, 2005 By Chris Beaven Repository sports writer
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CANTON - The question hangs over them. They heard it before the high school football season, as they replaced 90 percent of their offensive production. They hear it now, even with a perfect record as the regular season nears its end. How good are the McKinley Bulldogs?
Their 9-0 record indicates they’re very good. So does their No. 4 ranking in the Division I poll. But their coach also knows they have yet to be tested by a team of equal talent.
That changes Saturday at 2 p.m., when McKinley meets 9-0 Massillon in the 113th matchup of Ohio’s oldest rivals. A sellout crowd in excess of 22,000 will fill Fawcett Stadium.
“This week we’ll find out how good we really are,” head coach Brian Cross said.
McKinley comes in outscoring opponents by an average score of 41-9.
Tailback Morgan Williams, running behind a strong line, has gained 1,701 yards. Receiver Joe Morgan has a school-record 11 touchdown catches, as he and quarterback Dan Grimsley average 30 yards a connection. The defense, with five starters back, has been dominant, yielding just 36 points in the first three quarters of games.
The Bulldogs overpowered their first nine opponents. They have yet to be challenged beyond the third quarter.
That leads to that question ...
“I know people are going to say we play in the Federal League; we haven’t played anybody; and Massillon’s played St. Ignatius and Elder,” Cross said.
Skeptics will say the Federal League is down. Cross, though, thinks his team’s seven league games were good preparation for what lies ahead.
“I like the Federal League schedule,” he said. “... You see spread, ... I-formation teams, teams that will throw, teams that will run. You also see 5-3 defenses, the 50, the 4-4 ... The only thing you don’t see is a lot of speed. But you do see a lot of well-coached teams.”
This week the Bulldogs will see a team with speed, size and is very well-coached.
“They are definitely the best team we’ve played,” Cross said. “They have a great running back, a quarterback that’s very accurate and, what’s more important, makes great decisions. And defensively, they’ve proven to be one of the best defenses around. It’ll be a challenge to move the ball against them because nobody has.”
The Bulldogs have moved the ball virtually at will. They break big plays with ease, as shown by their 27 TD plays of 30 or more yards.
McKinley’s first team defense has allowed just a handful of scoring drives. It is loaded with heavy hitters, including linemen D.C. Alexander, Darius Williams and Anthony Robinson, linebackers Mike Kirksey and Jeff Vaughn, and defensive backs Harriel Moore, Mark Jackson and Brian Williams.
“We’ve had some guys come through,” Cross said.
McKinley needed that to happen to overcome graduation losses from last year’s state runner-up team. The Bulldogs had to replace career-rushing leader Ryan Brinson, among others.
“We thought we had a chance to be pretty good if certain guys came through,” Cross said.
Morgan Williams has put up similar numbers as Brinson. Kirksey is a two-way standout at fullback and linebacker. Grimsley has developed at quarterback. Drew McIntyre stepped up at center to complete a strong line alongside guards Tyrell McDonald and Robinson, and tackles Jarrid Haywood and Zach Slagle.
“We thought, with our defense, if we could score two touchdowns a game, we had a chance to win all of our games going into the 10th game,” Cross said. “And that’s pretty much what happened. No one’s scored more than 10 points against (the starting defense), and obviously we’ve been able to score more than two touchdowns a game.”
Cross wants to see his team take its game to another level.
“To be a team that makes it deep in the playoffs, we have to be ... very consistent,” he said. “We have to eliminate turnovers and minimize penalties.”
Turnovers and penalties have been a problem. The Bulldogs, though, are plus-5 in giveaways/takeaways the last two weeks when they played their two strongest opponents — Jackson and North Canton.
McKinley also had its two defining moments of the season in those games.
At Jackson two weeks ago, McKinley’s 14-point lead early in the third quarter appeared to be on the verge of being cut in half. The Polar Bears used 18 plays to move 75 yards before McKinley’s defense made something happen on the 19th play. Moore forced a fumble, and Alexander returned it 98 yards for a TD. Game over.
“Then we turned around and stopped them right away,” Cross said. “The defense had to come back on the field after being out there 19 plays, and stopped them. That was good.”
Last week at North Canton, the offense turned the game around. The Bulldogs led, 19-10, in the third quarter when North Canton pinned them at their 7.
“We went 93 yards for the TD,” Cross said. “That was the best drive of the year.”
Cross looks at those situations as the best example of “showing our will to win.”
That will should get tested Saturday afternoon.
How they respond to that test will determine how good these McKinley Bulldogs are. Reach Repository sports writer Chris Beaven at (330) 580-8345 or e-mail: [email protected]
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BearBuck27
Game Day!!!
McK dominated Massillon 38-8 today at Fawcett. I don't know his exact stats, bit Morgan Williams had somwhere around 200+ yds. and 3 td's.
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BearBuck27
Game Day!!!
You are correct about the 4 td's. I forgot about the last td at the end of the game.
I also believe you're right on the Doss team. I'm almost positive they were undefeated.
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tedginn05
Legend
So Canton and Massillon are in the same Division right(i think D1) they could end up facing each other again in the playoffs, but where would they play? Since we know they won't play in the first round(Home game for #1-#4 seeds) and all the games except the state final games are played at neutral sites what is a spot that could hold the amount of people that game would bring. Or would they go ahead and play it at a home site(Massillon or Canton)?
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Some pics of the game courtesy of BN....
Photo Gallery - Massillon at McKinley
Morgan Williams
By Gary Housteau
Date: Oct 30, 2005
With 24,242 people in the stands at Fawcett Stadium on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in October, McKinley handed their longtime rival a good old-fashioned spanking. The numbers tell the story quite accurately. McKinley had 249 yards on the ground, Massillon 56. McKinley had 90 in the air, Massillon 68. McKinley had 70 offensive plays to Massillon's 47. Time of possession favored McKinley 31 minutes to 17. Morgan Williams was the star of the game rushing for 234 yards and four touchdowns.
Photo Gallery - The 113th Renewal Of The Proud Massillon-McKinley Series
Junior running back Morgan Williams had 40 carries for 234 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Senior wide receiver Joe Morgan had 5 catches for 56 yards.
On offense, senior Mark Jackson had 2 catches for 34 yards, including a beautiful 21-yard toucdown catch.
Senior defensive back Harriel Moore
Senior linebacker Mike Kirksey
Junior running back/defensive back Brian Gamble
Gamble rushed 15 times for 47 yards and had 2 catches for 17 yards.
Senior defensive end Antonio James is headed to Illinois on a scholarship next season.
Senior FB/LB Robert Morris had 2 carries for 10 yards on offense.
Senior DT Kirk Dickerhoof
Senior tight end Brett Huffman is going to Duke on a scholarship next season. Huffman had 1 catch for 3 yards.
Massillon captains
McKinley captains
Massillon cheerleaders
McKinley cheerleaders
OSU's Tyler Everett leads his alma mater on to the field in a familiar formation.
Former Bulldogs Mike Doss and Everett were on the McKinley sideline. As was Cleveland Cavalier and former Bulldog Eric Snow.
Morgan muffed the opening kickoff but recovered it at the 14-yard line to start the game.
Junior Andrew Dailey had a strong game on defense.
Morris gains 6 yards on this carry.
Gamble returned 2 kickoffs for 3 yards.
Williams was averaging 183 yards per game going into the contest. Williams was averaging 183 yards a game going into the contest.
Williams is about to break off a 47-yard on this play...
...down to the 7 yard line.
Two plays later the McKinley offense scored on a 1-yard run by Williams to give Massillon a 7-0 lead with 4:14 remaining in the first quarter.
One of Dailey's four kickoff returns that totaled 117 yards. This one went for 15 yards.
Gamble at tailback.
Junior Dan Grimsley completed 7 of 21 passes for 90 yards and 1 TD.
Senior Troy Ellis is a ball hawk at cornerback.
Jackson hauls in the this 21-yard pass from Grimsley in the second quarter to give McKinley a 14-0 halftime advantage.
Junior DE Dardisi Alexander had a very active game on defense for McKinley.
Junior defensive back William Sheeler jumps this route and gets one of the four Massillon INTs on the day.
William Sheeler
Senior linebacker Jeff Vaughn after a nice pass breakup on this play.
Junior quarterback Bobby Huth was 8 of 18 passing for 61 yards with three INTs.
Huth was sacked by Alexander on this play.
This 12-yard catch and run by Morgan was one of his best plays of the day.
Dailey and Gamble try to figure things out while a injured teammate is down.
This 6-yard TD run gave McKinley a 21-0 lead in the third quarter.
This 38-yard field goal by junior Zach Campbell made it 24-0 in the third.
Grimsley attempts a pass in the flat that gets picked off...
...by Ellis and takes it back 50 yards for a touchdown. A 2-point conversion made the score 24-8 with just 24 seconds remaining in the third period.
Senior LB Joe Grimsley, #31, draws a beat on Gamble on this play. Grimsley also had one of the four INTs for the McKinley defense.
Dan Grimsley rushed 4 times for 18 yards. He gained 21 yards on this nifty run.
Tom Stacy and Brian Cross meet after the game.
Dan Grimsley looks pumped about the victory.
Cross entertains the media after the game.
And there are even bigger days ahead for this pair of juniors, Alexander...
...and Williams.
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