The McMahon football team’s game scheduled for Friday at Trumbull is OFF, pushed all the way to November 18, and it’s because their roster is absolutely decimated by injuries. This isn’t a minor setback; this is a full-blown crisis, with only *twelve* healthy varsity juniors and seniors available to play.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: It’s a Roster Emergency
Athletic Director John Cross laid it out straight, saying the decision was all about their “limited number of varsity players.” And when you dig into the details, it’s brutal. Out of a total of 24 juniors and seniors on the team, only 12 are healthy. The rest? They’re dealing with injuries or “other health ailments.” This isn’t just bad luck, this is a full-blown roster emergency. Postponing the Trumbull game for nearly three weeks is a desperate move, hoping to get some bodies back and actually be ready for their next matchup against Stamford.
A Tough Road Ahead, Made Worse By Roster Chaos
This injury crisis hits a team already struggling big time. McMahon is sitting at a rough 1-5 record, with their only win coming a couple of weeks back against Bridgeport Central. And last week? They got absolutely steamrolled, losing 42-0 to Darien. Remember last year’s 3-7 finish? This season is looking even tougher, especially with half their upperclassmen on the sidelines. It’s not just injuries either; the program’s been bleeding players, with transfers heading to prep schools or even other CIAC schools. We’re talking about guys like Justin Daniel, who’s now tearing it up as a starting wide receiver for No. 2 ranked St. Joseph. That kind of talent leaving definitely doesn’t help build depth for a team that only lists 47 players on its CIAC roster, including four freshmen.
Looking ahead, they’re supposed to host Stamford on Friday, November 6, then travel to Westhill on Saturday, November 14. And of course, there’s always that annual Thanksgiving morning showdown against cross-city rival Norwalk, a game that always pulls huge crowds. Norwalk has taken the last two of those, so getting healthy is critical if McMahon wants to turn the tide there.
The immediate focus has to be getting some of those injured players back on the field. The Stamford game is just around the corner, and if they can’t suit up more than a dozen healthy varsity guys, it’s going to be another uphill battle. This team needs a break, and fast, to salvage anything from what’s shaping up to be a brutal season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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