DAC 2023
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:40 am
1A Crown Point
After winning the DAC last year and getting several key transfers, the Bulldogs look to simply reload in Buz’s 3rd year. Offensively, expect a pass-heavy offense with a strong run game. Defensively, with basically every starter coming back, they should be hard to get past. The best Xs and Os coaching staff in the DAC will top this program off with an elite combination
1B Valpo
While CP had the best Xs and Os coaching, Valpo has the best culture and leadership of any team in the Duneland. That is why they went from 4-3 with 3 ugly losses to a state title. With basically every offensive player and half of the defensive players coming back, the Vikings should be right at the top of the conference. I simply cannot decide who is better between Valpo and CP, so I will let the week 6 matchup decide that.
3. Merrillville
While the Pirates have several question marks on offense, they have All-State RB/DB Trey Stephens and 3 All-State level D linemen coming back in Camphor, McGee and Elmore. That should be enough for the Pirates to place near the top half of the DAC
4. Michigan City
Initially, I had the Wolves at 3rd, but after watching their offensive line struggle against SB Adams, there is no way I can rank them ahead of Merrillville. Despite this, they have an elite RB in Jaden Hart, a few solid, yet young, receivers, and a dominant front 4. Expect an improved Wolves team in Cody French’s first year
5. Lake Central
I will admit, this team does have some holes, particularly on defense and on the offensive line, but that isn’t a deal breaker for them since they have Iowa commit Xavier Williams at TB and a solid QB and receiving unit.
6. Portage
Off of raw talent, this team deserves to be lower, but with a new coaching staff led by Roy Richards and a returning starter at QB, expect the Indians to start making improvements
7. Chesterton
I know that they are always a tough team to play, but outside of QB Boswell and TB Lewis and a few other spots, I am really not super impressed with this Trojan team. Then again, no one proves pre season takes wrong like Mark Peterson and the Trojans
8. La Porte
Where do I even begin. From the mess at the top with previous hires that led to this current disaster to the starting QB tearing his ACL during summer hoops, leaving the Slicers no choice but to start an undersized sophomore at QB, the Slicers will not be good this year. Offensive line averages a solid 205 across the board, so it’s gonna be a long one. Only thing to look forward to is that there should be several sophomores in key varsity positions this year, which will hopefully make this job somewhat appealing to anyone who would want it. At this point just pray that Salary still wants to come back after this season
After winning the DAC last year and getting several key transfers, the Bulldogs look to simply reload in Buz’s 3rd year. Offensively, expect a pass-heavy offense with a strong run game. Defensively, with basically every starter coming back, they should be hard to get past. The best Xs and Os coaching staff in the DAC will top this program off with an elite combination
1B Valpo
While CP had the best Xs and Os coaching, Valpo has the best culture and leadership of any team in the Duneland. That is why they went from 4-3 with 3 ugly losses to a state title. With basically every offensive player and half of the defensive players coming back, the Vikings should be right at the top of the conference. I simply cannot decide who is better between Valpo and CP, so I will let the week 6 matchup decide that.
3. Merrillville
While the Pirates have several question marks on offense, they have All-State RB/DB Trey Stephens and 3 All-State level D linemen coming back in Camphor, McGee and Elmore. That should be enough for the Pirates to place near the top half of the DAC
4. Michigan City
Initially, I had the Wolves at 3rd, but after watching their offensive line struggle against SB Adams, there is no way I can rank them ahead of Merrillville. Despite this, they have an elite RB in Jaden Hart, a few solid, yet young, receivers, and a dominant front 4. Expect an improved Wolves team in Cody French’s first year
5. Lake Central
I will admit, this team does have some holes, particularly on defense and on the offensive line, but that isn’t a deal breaker for them since they have Iowa commit Xavier Williams at TB and a solid QB and receiving unit.
6. Portage
Off of raw talent, this team deserves to be lower, but with a new coaching staff led by Roy Richards and a returning starter at QB, expect the Indians to start making improvements
7. Chesterton
I know that they are always a tough team to play, but outside of QB Boswell and TB Lewis and a few other spots, I am really not super impressed with this Trojan team. Then again, no one proves pre season takes wrong like Mark Peterson and the Trojans
8. La Porte
Where do I even begin. From the mess at the top with previous hires that led to this current disaster to the starting QB tearing his ACL during summer hoops, leaving the Slicers no choice but to start an undersized sophomore at QB, the Slicers will not be good this year. Offensive line averages a solid 205 across the board, so it’s gonna be a long one. Only thing to look forward to is that there should be several sophomores in key varsity positions this year, which will hopefully make this job somewhat appealing to anyone who would want it. At this point just pray that Salary still wants to come back after this season