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SHS will be loaded. In addition to Fracassa returning, they have WR, D.J. Mershman, a 1st Team All State Player as a Junior. They also have both running backs and some good linemen returning. The key however is the Fracassa/Mershman passing combo. I think they will be the best in the state--even better than Lowell's Nichol/Boss from this year. Mershman was a 1st Team All State player as a Junior. Fracassa doesn't have the recruiting stars of Gardner/Bolden/Boisture, but he is an outstanding high school QB and has arguably the state's best receiver to throw to. Having both running backs return doesn't hurt either.

As for CC and Rice, I think it comes down to to Rice offensive line. If they can fill the void left by graduation, I think Rice will end up better than CC, but it will be close. If Rice struggles on the O Line, I'd have to give CC the edge. Should be an interesting Week 4 game. CC will benefit from a stronger non-conference schedule this year. Rice should be better in the skill areas. The Popp/Martin-Manley passing combo is a lot like Fracassa/Mershman--not as good, but close.

Thanks, I thought both RB's were Juniors last year. The MAC Red should be good next year with SHS, Dakota and Romeo. As far as I can see, the others will be rebuilding and fighting for 4th place.