The Scoop-The 2006 Bishop McCort Crimson Crushers might not be a team you were expecting to see, but the were really good. That may even be an understatement. The Crimson Crushers had size,speed, and talent across the board. The offense had a balanced pro style set, and it started with the running game. Scott Lewis led the team with 1,365 yards with 11 scores. Brad Barbin led the team with rushing touchdowns at 19. and also rushed for 903 yards. The running game was good, but the passing game could be equally effective at times. Jordan DeFrances threw for 1,560 yards and 11 touchdowns himself. Chris Seidel's speed provided a concern for opposing defenses. Brad Barbin also had 404 receiving yards on top of his rushing prowess. The 2006 Crushers started the season with two memorable games as they fell victims to Bedford 25-24 in the season opener. McCort reeled off 11 straight from there. They went into Sidman and stole one from a tough Forest Hills team 18-16. Over McCort's seven remaining regular season games they allowed 20 total points. The Defense was lights out. McCort avenged their loss to Bedford in the playoffs with a 20 point win. In a packed house against Tyrone for the District Six Championship, McCort stood tall and won 37-28. The Crushers seemed poised for a deep run, but it was halted by Wilmington 13-6 in below freezing conditions at Slippery Rock.
The Stars-The 2006 Bishop McCort team was loaded at just about everywhere. It was truly hard to pick a weakness. Wayne Jones who anchored the defensive line earned All State honors, and he went on to earn a scholarship at Pitt. Mike Cruz was another force on that line and played and started at Pitt for a season. Chris Kawchak was a second team all state selection at Defensive End and earned a spot at Shippensburg. Scott Lewis went on to a four year career at Saint Francis and is near the top of the FCS in tackles all time. Brad Barbin played at Carnegie Mellon. Anthony Caperelli and Eric Lowry both starters on defense took their careers to Robert Morris. Wide Receiver/Safety, Chris Seidel went on to play at John Carroll.
The Argument-2006 Bishop McCort would be a tough out for anyone on this list. They had talent across the board. The defense is definitely one of the best on the list. The Defensive Line was absolutely massive with two Pitt recruits and Kawchak and unsung hero Jon Paros. Scott Lewis and Anthony Caperelli locked down the Linebacker level and Lowry and Seidel played great Secondary. The offense was efficient and had balanced. The Wilmington game was a tough way to end the season, yet the season as a whole speaks for itself. They won 11 straight and lost two games by a total of eight points. The Crushers earn this spot because they certainly pass the eye test. The definitely put together a great season. They fell short to a really good team as well. A game with Jeannette and Terrelle Pryor in the State Semi-Finals would have been fun to see, but it was not meant to be. There are still three greater teams ahead. Stay Tuned.
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