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RB Daniel "Boom" Herron (Official Thread)

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8/20

Article on Boom in the Youngstown Vindicator's High School Preview.
"I think he's a really complete football player," McDaniels said. "He has power, he has speed, he has some elusiveness, he's an excellent receiver, he's a very willing blocker and he's a very coachable kid. [He's] easily in the top five running backs I've ever coached and probably the second best running back I've ever coached."
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Coach McDaniels calls Boom the second-best running back he ever coached, which is interesting. That would apparently put him ahead of another interesting tailback I remember watching run against Massillon, a fellow by the name of Mike Doss.
 
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Danny had a tough time on the ground in a blowout win by Harding. Glenville is next weekend.

<b><big>Harding rolls in opener</big></b>
By MIKE McLAIN Tribune Chronicle


WARREN — As far as getting a good test on the first week of the season, it wasn’t like taking a final examination without studying.

Cleveland JFK made it easy for Warren G. Harding Friday night at Mollenkopf Stadium. While JFK wasn’t able to click in any phase, Harding played with cool efficiency in rolling to a 56-6 win.

The lopsided score doesn’t fully tell the story of the Raiders’ dominance. Had the coaches not decided to reduce the third and fourth quarters to 8 minutes each, the final numbers would have been more in Harding’s favor. It also would have been worse had Harding coach Thom McDaniels not emptied his bench in the second half.

‘‘We got what we were after, and that was a win,’’ McDaniels said. ‘‘I’m certain that JFK didn’t bring a team here that was as good as it was a year ago. I thought we maintained our intensity despite the fact it was a one-sided affair.

‘‘We threw and caught the ball well. I wish we would have run the ball a little more consistently. We played tons of people. There were a lot of good things to come from this.’’

Quarterbacks Luke George and Avery Qualls both played well in alternating series. George completed 3-of-4 passes for 78 yards, with each completion resulting in a touchdown. Qualls completed all three of his passes for 41 yards and one touchdown.

McDaniels plans to continue giving both players time at quarterback. Eventually one could be considered the primary player at the spot.

‘‘As long as both guys are making major contributions it’s only fair to play both guys,’’ McDaniels said. ‘‘We’ll keep an eye on that and let it play itself out.’’

The lack of production on the ground might be a cause for concern when the schedule toughens beginning Saturday against Cleveland Glenville. The Raiders were limited to 94 yards on 26 carries. Senior Dan Herron, who has committed to Ohio State, had 14 yards on nine carries.

McDaniels was able to find a positive out of the Raiders’ inability to produce a touchdown after Chris Rucker’s interception gave them possession at the Eagles’ 17 early in the first quarter. Kicker James Teagarden, playing in his first football game, made a 32-yard field goal.

‘‘It’s nice to know that we’re good enough in the kicking game that we’re going to come away with something,’’ McDaniels said. ‘‘That’s the first kick that kid has ever attempted in a football game.’’

In addition to his interception, Rucker scored on passes of 9 and 14 yards from George in the first half as the Raiders took a 47-0 lead. Also scoring touchdowns in the opening half were Herron on a 55-yard screen pass from George, Tyon Flowers on a 17-yard run and Antoine Rucker on a 23-yard pass from Qualls and a 20-yard pass from Matt Straniak.

Harding added two points on a safety when Straniak sacked quarterback Deion Mallory in the end zone.

‘‘I didn’t think it would be this big of a score, but I knew we would come out and do our best,’’ Chris Rucker said. ‘‘We have to play hard every down no matter who we’re playing and respect the opponent.’’

The halftime rest didn’t slow down the Raiders. Sidney Glover scooped up the second-half kick off at the 20-yard line and dashed 80 yards for a touchdown. Teagarden, who was successful on all of his seven point-after attempts, made it 54-0.

JFK’s woes continued after failing to gain a first down on its next possession. A high snap out of punt formation flew over the punter’s head and out of the end zone for a safety.

The Eagles avoided a shutout when Phillip Zebbs scored on a 2-yard run with 33 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

Harding had a 233-3 advantage in total yards. The Eagles had only one first down and were held to minus-15 yards of offense at halftime.

The win provided a good stepping stone to hosting perennial Division I state power Glenville.

‘‘It’s a confidence-booster for us,’’ Chris Rucker said. ‘‘We’re ready to go next week.’’​
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Harding's rushing attack led by Ohio State recruit Dan Herron was non-existent, losing 5 yards on 12 first-half carries. Herron did break free for a 25-yard score in the third quarter, but the play was negated by a holding penalty.

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Good 2nd quarter helps lift Mooney

Warren Harding cut the deficit to 21-13 before falling 28-13.
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
WARREN ? The Cardinal Mooney High football team is as good as advertised but received a good test from Warren Harding Saturday at Mollenkopf Stadium.
Mooney took advantage of two Harding turnovers and an outstanding offensive display by quarterback Dan McCarthy to score 21 points in the second quarter, then hung on to defeat the Raiders 28-13 in a Steel Valley Conference game.
A 17-play, 70-yard Mooney drive that ate up 8:35 of the fourth quarter sealed the victory. Mike Zordich rushed on 11 of those plays for 59 yards before McCarthy snuck in from a yard out with 2:27 to go.
Making a statement
"That drive showed teams that we will keep fighting," said Zordich who finished with 89 yards and two touchdowns. "Teams know who's getting the ball and what we are doing, but we still do it. That's how we play."
Mooney let the Raiders get back into the game by committing two turnovers in the second half that led to Harding scores and cut the Cardinals' lead to 21-13 early in the fourth quarter.
McCarthy was sacked on the second play of the fourth quarter and fumbled. Warren's Tyon Flowers picked up the loose ball and rambled 27 yards for a touchdown with 11:09 remaining.
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"We were fortunate to get this win in turning the ball over three times," Mooney coach P.J. Fecko said. "We showed that we still have a long way to go to be the team we want to be.
After a scoreless first quarter in which both teams turned over the football, the Division IV Cardinals (ranked first in the state in this week's Associated Press poll) got into sync on both sides of the football to make their presence felt by the Div. I Raiders.
Stiff defense
The Cardinals held off Warren's most serious early threat after McCarthy was intercepted by Sidney Glover and marched down to the Mooney 21.
Mooney's defense stiffened and held on downs, and then the Cardinals got untracked offensively.
McCarthy led the Cardinals on a 12-play, 76-yard march to the end zone. The junior ran for 47 yards on the drive and completed a 12-yard pass to Mike McGlone that set up a 4-yard touchdown run by Zordich.
On the ensuing kickoff, Herron fumbled and kicker Mark Babyak recovered on the Raiders 42-yard line to set up another scoring drive.
Mooney traveled 42 yards in eight plays before McCarthy scored on al 7-yard run set up by an outstanding block by Zordich at the 5.
The Cardinals defense forced another Raiders punt and Mooney ffense went to work with 3:10 left in the half and the ball on their own 22.
Advance via air
McCarthy connected on a 30-yard pass to Zordich followed by a 22-yard scoring strike to Tim Marlowe with 35 seconds left in the half.
In the third quarter, McCarthy was intercepted by Herron and the senior returned it to Mooney's 1 yard line. Herron, who rushed for 120 yards on 19 carries, tallied from a yard out to get the Raiders' first touchdown.
 
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Published: Saturday, September 23, 2006

Dan Herron leads Warren Harding to 45-6 rout of Woodrow Wilson
The Raiders standout rushed for 158 yards and scored three touchdowns.

WARREN ? Warren Harding High's potent offense accumulated 251 rushing and 132 passing yards, as the Raiders defeated Woodrow Wilson, 45-6, at Mollenkopf Stadium Friday night.

Dan Herron of the Raiders (3-2) rushed for 158 yards on 16 attempts, which included TD runs of 51, 2 and 25 yards.

Joe Threats of the Raiders scored on runs of 4 and 62 yards.

Marquel Smith paced Wilson (0-5) with 109 yards on 14 attempts and he scored on a 41?yard run.
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Just wanted to ask a question. Is there any chance that Boom could play Defense at the next level? At his size, speed, and athleticism he seems like an athlete with some versitality.
I was just thinking with Saine, and Herron already in, and the recruitment of Hughes. Is there room for all 3 at Rb, if we were fortunate enough to get all 3.
I'm not trying to question his ability as a RB, but I was just wondering if anyone else was thinking this.
 
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