'08 OH S Dan McCarthy (Signed LOI to ND) - Page 3 - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**EnviedOne** · 10-28-2006, 09:48 PM

YOUNGSTOWN — Some people wondered just how the Cardinal Mooney High football team would play Friday night, given that the Cardinals had locked up the top seed in their region for the playoffs.

Well, after a 452-yard offensive explosion and a 32-14 blasting of a good Columbus Watterson team at Stambaugh Stadium, there should be no question that Mooney is ready to move into the postseason.

"The playoffs are next week, we weren't going to take it easy or sit anyone," said Mooney coach P.J. Fecko. "These guys have worked too hard all spring and summer to do that."
Mooney finished the regular season with a 9-0 record, the program's first unbeaten regular season since 1996.

Opening half

Both teams came out on their first possession of the game and moved right down the field for a touchdown. Mooney moved 80 yards in 12 plays with the opening kickoff, as Brandon Beachum scored from 6 yards out. The extra point failed.

The Eagles (7-3) countered with a six-play, 63-yard drive as Sam Jacobs tallied on a 9-yard scamper. The extra point by Matt Ring was good to give Watterson a 7-6 lead.

The Cardinals used two big plays to score a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter. Quarterback Dan McCarthy scored a a 41-yard run with 7:23 to play in the half, then hit Tony Brunetti with a 45-yard scoring strike with just 36 seconds remaining before halftime to give the Cards an 18-6 advantage.

"We jumped out to a fast start and gained momentum," said Fecko, "and then they swung it back their way before our defense really stepped it up and played well the rest of the game."

Cardinals dominate

In the third quarter the Cardinals again used a time-consuming drive to score. They forced a punt then drove 88 yards in 13 plays, taking 6:13 off the clock, to make it 25-7. The key play in the drive was a fourth-down pass from McCarthy to Mike McGlone that gave Mooney a first down at the Watterson 4. Michael Zordich scored on a 2-yard run and Mark Babyak converted the extra point.

The Cardinals recovered a on the final play of the third quarter and Zordich scored the final Mooney touchdown on a 22-yard run. Jacobs completed the scoring on a 6-yard run.
Mooney dominated the statistics. The Cards had 20 first downs to the Eagles' eight. Watterson had 140 yards on the ground in 27 attempts while Mooney had 381 yards and rushed the ball 61 times. The Cardinals were 4-for-5 passing for 71 yards, while the Eagles hit just 4-for-11 for 35 yards.

Beachum keys attack

Beachum finished with 114 yards on 20 carries, while Jamelle Bowers added 106 yards on 14 attempts. Zordich picked up 70 yards on 14 rushes while McCarthy added 56 more on just nine tries.

Bobby Youkam led the Eagles with 84 yards in 10 carries.

"We were pleased with our performance throwing the ball, but we are a running team," said Fecko. "We were able to control the clock and swing field position in our favor.

"We have a lot of capable people running the ball. A lot of people are looking for us to run the quarterback, but we are able to come at them from a lot of different angles."

Source: Vindy.com

**ColinKSU** · 10-29-2006, 12:02 PM

I graduated from Cardinal Mooney four years ago and I have a couple of cousins who are students there still, so I know a lot about this team and its' kids.

...I say in all honestly that Danny McCarthy is better than Kyle McCarthy was in High School, and Kyle is one of the best athletes I've ever personally seen in my life. While on the subject, Mike Zordich is really, really, really, good. It's a shame he's pretty much a lock for Penn State.

GoshenGipper · 02-12-2007, 12:07 PM

Dan reports a 3.8 GPA

**Irish52** · 02-12-2007, 02:34 PM

Dan McCarthy will be a good addition for ND. An offer from Ohio State this early confirms his football ability.

**iloveirish_12** · 02-27-2007, 04:11 PM

Why is Notre Dame waiting on him, too? He is suppose to be better than Kyle and he would commit to Notre Dame quick if offered. I hope they offer him soon.

**irishunclebill** · 03-03-2007, 06:29 PM

Dan McCarthy is the first reported Junior Day attendee new offer.

**irishunclebill** · 03-05-2007, 11:31 AM

Rivals has posted Dan as an Official Offer. He is not listed in the Rivals 100 or 250, but is listed in the Scout 100 to watch for 2008.

10-28-2006, 09:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
EnviedOne Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Envy HQ Posts: 22,664 Cash: 89,438.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 89,438.76 Donate	YOUNGSTOWN — Some people wondered just how the Cardinal Mooney High football team would play Friday night, given that the Cardinals had locked up the top seed in their region for the playoffs. Well, after a 452-yard offensive explosion and a 32-14 blasting of a good Columbus Watterson team at Stambaugh Stadium, there should be no question that Mooney is ready to move into the postseason. "The playoffs are next week, we weren't going to take it easy or sit anyone," said Mooney coach P.J. Fecko. "These guys have worked too hard all spring and summer to do that." Mooney finished the regular season with a 9-0 record, the program's first unbeaten regular season since 1996. Opening half Both teams came out on their first possession of the game and moved right down the field for a touchdown. Mooney moved 80 yards in 12 plays with the opening kickoff, as Brandon Beachum scored from 6 yards out. The extra point failed. The Eagles (7-3) countered with a six-play, 63-yard drive as Sam Jacobs tallied on a 9-yard scamper. The extra point by Matt Ring was good to give Watterson a 7-6 lead. The Cardinals used two big plays to score a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter. Quarterback Dan McCarthy scored a a 41-yard run with 7:23 to play in the half, then hit Tony Brunetti with a 45-yard scoring strike with just 36 seconds remaining before halftime to give the Cards an 18-6 advantage. "We jumped out to a fast start and gained momentum," said Fecko, "and then they swung it back their way before our defense really stepped it up and played well the rest of the game." Cardinals dominate In the third quarter the Cardinals again used a time-consuming drive to score. They forced a punt then drove 88 yards in 13 plays, taking 6:13 off the clock, to make it 25-7. The key play in the drive was a fourth-down pass from McCarthy to Mike McGlone that gave Mooney a first down at the Watterson 4. Michael Zordich scored on a 2-yard run and Mark Babyak converted the extra point. The Cardinals recovered a on the final play of the third quarter and Zordich scored the final Mooney touchdown on a 22-yard run. Jacobs completed the scoring on a 6-yard run. Mooney dominated the statistics. The Cards had 20 first downs to the Eagles' eight. Watterson had 140 yards on the ground in 27 attempts while Mooney had 381 yards and rushed the ball 61 times. The Cardinals were 4-for-5 passing for 71 yards, while the Eagles hit just 4-for-11 for 35 yards. Beachum keys attack Beachum finished with 114 yards on 20 carries, while Jamelle Bowers added 106 yards on 14 attempts. Zordich picked up 70 yards on 14 rushes while McCarthy added 56 more on just nine tries. Bobby Youkam led the Eagles with 84 yards in 10 carries. "We were pleased with our performance throwing the ball, but we are a running team," said Fecko. "We were able to control the clock and swing field position in our favor. "We have a lot of capable people running the ball. A lot of people are looking for us to run the quarterback, but we are able to come at them from a lot of different angles." Source: Vindy.com __________________ IRISHENVY - MATURE AND INTELLIGENT NOTRE DAME DISCUSSION Notre Dame Ringtones - Browse a Collection of Notre Dame Ringtones! T-Shirt Promotion - Get a Free IrishEnvy T-Shirt!

03-05-2007, 11:31 AM	#21 (permalink)
irishunclebill Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,652 Cash: 18,260.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 18,260.50 Donate	Rivals has posted Dan as an Official Offer. He is not listed in the Rivals 100 or 250, but is listed in the Scout 100 to watch for 2008. Last edited by irishunclebill; 03-05-2007 at 12:37 PM.

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10-29-2006, 12:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
ColinKSU Walk-On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent, Ohio Posts: 65 Cash: 1,057.88 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,057.88 Donate	I graduated from Cardinal Mooney four years ago and I have a couple of cousins who are students there still, so I know a lot about this team and its' kids. ...I say in all honestly that Danny McCarthy is better than Kyle McCarthy was in High School, and Kyle is one of the best athletes I've ever personally seen in my life. While on the subject, Mike Zordich is really, really, really, good. It's a shame he's pretty much a lock for Penn State.

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GoshenGipper Rest In Peace Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 8,212 Cash: 1,303.48 Bank: 1.00 Total Bankroll: 1,304.48 Donate	Dan reports a 3.8 GPA

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Irish52 Blue Chip Recruit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 333 Cash: 10,719.26 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 10,719.26 Donate	Dan McCarthy will be a good addition for ND. An offer from Ohio State this early confirms his football ability.

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iloveirish_12 Freshman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 560 Cash: 1,567.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,567.00 Donate	Why is Notre Dame waiting on him, too? He is suppose to be better than Kyle and he would commit to Notre Dame quick if offered. I hope they offer him soon.

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irishunclebill Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,652 Cash: 18,260.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 18,260.50 Donate	Dan McCarthy is the first reported Junior Day attendee new offer.

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