Star-Picks: Last week was good for WSGV Football

Credibility? said
First Credibility, never, and I mean NEVER DID I SAY THIS YEAR M-TOWN TEAM OR ANY VINTAGE M-TOWN TEAM WOULD BEAT AMAT. IF YOUR GONNA QUOTE THINGS THAT I SAY MAKE SURE....I ACTUALLY SAID THEM!!!!!! I SAID THEY WAY THIS YEARS TEAM IS LOOKING, WE COULD TAKE OUT AND I QUOTE, "SOUTH HILLS, WES COV, GLENDORA" I SPECIFICALLY SAID THAT I WOULD NOT GO ON A LIMB AND SAY THAT EVEN WITH MONROVIA'S SUCCESS EARLY THIS SEASON THEY STILL COULD NOT BEAT CHARTER OAK OR AMAT FOR THAT MATTER!!!! MY LOYALTY WILL NEVER BLIND MY INTELLEGENCE....AT LEAST WHEN IT COMES TO MONROVIA

I DID CALL THE PHS-ARCADIA GAME!!! ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS ITS ABOUT TIME PHS PLAYED TO ITS FULL POTENTIAL. TO BE QUITE FRANKLY ARCADIA SHOULDNT EVEN BE ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE SPEED OF THE PASADENA SCHOOLS!!! BUT ARCADIA'S DISCIPLINE AND EXECUTION ALWAYS PREVAILED, BUT I GUESS THOSE DAYS ARE OVER.

GAME IS OVER,
I SAW THE SCORE, I KNOW WHAT WHAT HAPPENED. WHEN I MADE THAT BOLD PREDICTION, I SAID IT WAS A STRETCH!!! BUT I WASNT GONNA ROOT FOR A TEAM WHOSE FANS WANNA DIS ANOTHER PLAYER FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL BASED ON THE ONLY FACT BECAUSE RILEY IS GETTING ALOT OF D1 ATTENTION.
MY LOYALTY IS WITH MONROVIA BUT I TRY AND STAY NEUTRAL FOR THE MOST PART. BUT AGAIN TO ALL YOU ST. FRANCIS FANS, STOP BRINGING UP ABOUT HOW SUPERIOR YOUR TEAM IS TO EVERYONE IN THE AREA! I DOUBT YOU'LL GET PASS SEMI-FINALS!!! EVERYONE KNOWS THE RHL IS WEAK!!! WE KNOW THE MID-VALLEY DIVISION IS EVEN WEAKER BUT WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT!? NOTHING. WE ALL KNOW UR SCHEDULE IS MORE THAN LIKELY THE HARDEST. JUST REMEMBER THIS ONE PLAYER WILL NOT BRING THE RING HOME TO SF. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO WHEN RILEY LEAVES???? UNTIL YOU ANSWER THAT QUESTION THAT CONSISTS OF THE NEXT RILEY, PLEASE STOP YOUR HATING!! EVERYONE IS THINKING ABOUT CHEERING FOR THIER TEAM GOING INTO LEAGUE PLAY, SO SF FANS TAKE A CHILL PILL.

Golden,

The worst thing that can happen to a program is to become irrelevant. You didn't hear me making any bold predictions about this week or this season. I am waiting to hear what this year’s excuses will be. In the end, the scoreboard always has last word. Good luck in league.

From Edwards Air Force Base:

Rio Hondo Prep - 40
Desert High - 6
Final

Bishop Amat is a MEDIOCRE FOOTBALL program at BEST.

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27 - 26 Last Five YEARS. So, not only is it Mediocre, but its will also have a LOSING RECORD at the end of this year!!!

NOBODY WANTS TO ARGUE THAT FOOTBALL FACT. DO YOU, AMAT?

Bishop - Not only are you Ignorant and Arrogant, but you're also Embarrassed & Ashamed!

Embarrassed and Ashamed of your Football program:

NO CIF RING IN 15 YEARS,

NO BANNER IN 15 YEARS,

AND NO CHAMPION!

One loss by St. Bonnie!

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NO CHAMPION!

Over Raaated . . .! Clap...Clap...Clap!!! OVER RAAATED!!!

D Ranch!!!

Bishop Amat is a MEDIOCRE FOOTBALL program at BEST.

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27 - 26 Last Five YEARS. So, not only is it Mediocre, but its will also have a LOSING RECORD at the end of this year!!!

NOBODY WANTS TO ARGUE THAT FOOTBALL FACT. DO YOU, AMAT?

Bishop - Not only are you Ignorant and Arrogant, but you're also Embarrassed & Ashamed!

Embarrassed and Ashamed of your Football program:

NO CIF RING IN 15 YEARS,

NO BANNER IN 15 YEARS,

AND NO CHAMPION!

One loss by St. Bonnie!

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NO CHAMPION!

Over Raaated . . .! Clap...Clap...Clap!!! OVER RAAATED!!!

D Ranch!!!

Philly B,
The SF-ElR game was played thursday night. It was a blowout! 42-7. Read the paper sometime instead of always blogging.

New York,

Obviously Norte Dame is taking St. Francis seriously. Coaches and players from ND were there last night to watch SF. This should be a great game.

Didn't Monrovia beat a loaded Amat team in the 80s?

Look! Anybody can beat anybody on any given gameday. I'm sure nobody predicted that Washington would beat SC. That is why they play the game. Opinions are just what they are, opinions. Don't take one's predictions so personal.

I believe Philly B. had previoulsy stated that M-Town would beat AMAT!! All credibility was lost after that post.

Coach C/Money talks

Read my last blog again, I said its a stretch, but why would I root for a team that has fans thinking that st. francis is better than monrovia because they have ONE player getting all the D1 love and comparing another him to a another player (bueno) saying that hes better because he has way more scouts looking at him!!!! Whose credibility is really Shot????? I know this, it wont be a blow out, like it was last year. I saw that massacre, Riley is something else, ill admit, but so is bueno. So I hope it goes down to the wire, and make those snobby SF fans sweat a lil LOL

Ram know it all
I am anony ass as ram know it all.
The last CIF championship team was back in the 70's.
So unless you were on those teams do you have any room to give an analysis of a winning formula.

GA -

Does TC still charge for parking at their games? (Just so I know to bring an extra $5 or so).

Regarding any "surprises" La Salle might pull, I would suggest that if you reviewed game film of La Salle, you might want to toss it. I think the coaching staff wants to experiment before league; also, a few injuries and not a lot of depth means a few bodies may have been shuffled into new positions.

It should be an exciting game.

Does Miguel actually still work or write for the PSN anymore? He could learn a lesson from Fred R over on the other side. Fred pumps out a few 'new' articles everyday. Miguel just re-hashes old news and lets the bloggers argue. Good article Keith.

This might be the year that Saint Francis knocks of ND. On paper it looks like ND has not yet been tested, except in their loss to Moorpark. I'm sure ND has a lot of weapons as usual, but you never know until they play.

how about miguel actually covers a SF game, since they are the best team in the area.
if it were monrovia he would be there no questions asked.

LANCER FAN,

what is the big surprise for the Rams?

1. Arc/TC referee crew will call the game, wearing fake beards and eyeglasses
2.Rettig will make a cameo appearance in the 2nd half?
3.You will run at least two "trick" plays...come on, that is no surprise.
4. Mudddy Waters will sing the national anthem.

I know you guys are better than your record, I just hope the so-so week of practice by the Rams was enough to prepare us for a V.
Go Rams!!

Rams Know it All.
I think we are saying the same thing, but then again, not sure what your point was.

TC's winning formula generally is (was) a shade of "own the clock, own the ball, own the game, served with an appetitizer of good special teams play and a side of less penalties and mistakes than the other guy. It is a great formula and usually works, an exception being last years M-town/TC game, where we moved the ball, held the ball, shut down Bueno entirely..... yet still lost on two big M Williams runs of 80 yds each, both first plays following missed field goals by the Rams.

We are a different team now - totally my friend. A far more vulnerable team. We cannot hold a lead because each game is a wild west show where the program lists ACT 1 and FINAL CURTAIN but has only blank pages in between. There is no body to our show, we are the "Live at the Improv" boys, most anything can happen as the game progresses.

In old school TC football, first downs do get points, you just need to stack them in a row until they take you over the goal line. I don't need to explain the whole concept and how it ties everything together...you know it as well as I. Old TC play calling all hinged on down 1, where our coaches DEMANDED the acquisition of 6 yards, no less. This was usually seen as the line's responsibilty - not the ballcarriers.

We are playing a different style of football, a style with "mistakes" built in, a style where if your opponent has scouted you well, anticipates and counters your move correctly - we get burned. In the past it was different. Everyone in the western hemisphere knew what we were going to run - but very few could stop it, despite their preparation. There is something genuine and good in that, knowing you are executing with such precision, even the prepared cannot mount an attack to deny you. That is the football I love!

I agree with Coach C.... That was pretty bad on your part Philly B.

"Philly B. said:
Im Calling it Upset Alert:
El Rancho Upsets @St. francis(I know its a stretch but I work their now so give me a break)"

ST Francis 42
El Rancho 7

Your credibility is shot!

TC has no idea what La Salle has in store for them...
JUST WATCH

Go lancers

SF-35 El Rancho-7 7:32 in the 3rd.

The ol' gunslinger has been down in New Orleans for the National Van Conversion Specialist Convention. Speaking of gunslingers that Drew Bress can deal. And that old fart up in Viking land ain't in the grave yet. It is nice to see some break out QBs in the PSN region. I told you about that Rocky dude at LC! Son of a championship coach, dealing with older kids, winning their respect. Sounds like that old fart up in Minnesota. The TC QB has broke out of the THC cloud over Ram'ville. Can he continue? Rosemead's QB just ain't it this year while the Lefty at Arroyo is more Stabler than Marinovich. A promising sophomore arises at Arcadia with 4 TD strikes in 5 quarters. Keep it up kid! (Speaking of Apaches, how about Ponce at PCC beating out that Montana dude? Go Apaches!)Benny, Benny, Do, Do... over the top to Yortsos-TD! Yes a running game helps the QB. It will be a nice battle on Friday at Jones Field at San Gabriel High School.

GO SG FOOTBALL, LET'S GET THIS WIN @ HOME ON OUR NEW "MATADOR STADIUM"!LET'S SHOW EVERYONE WHAT WE GOT!!GO MATADOR FOOTBALL!!!

GA

Max's runs have been impressive since his sophomore season. The kid has deft moves and cuts. He sees the holes well. I am a little concerned with the fumbled exchanges. Max will not out run real speed. Get the first downs and score on those good possessions. (1st downs don't get points, nor does total yardage, or time of possession). The Rams have had too many 3 and outs this season which allowed Alhambra and Arcadia to climb back into the ball game. Rams could be 4-0 or 0-4 depending on several plays each game. Their opponents overall record is less than .500 and the real teams await (LC, M-Town, and the season ender SM). The 2008 TC/M-Town was a low scoring game as were most of the TC wins/losses with only a couple of blow outs either way. It is a proven formula of success which will be repeated again and again. Just maybe not at TC.

New PHS FB Coach Mike McFarland is taking on his Alma Mater "The Mall" this friday night in a key Pacific League game at "The Mall"

We haven't beat "The Mall" in many years (since the 90's?) so its there is gonna be emotions running high.
GO DOGS!

Rams Know Some, but Believe ALL,

I do not think our coaches subscribe to the time proven, battle tested tactic of limiting posssessions to teams like M-town. They are living and banking on the theory we can match points playing ball give back over 4 quarters. They will learn, but unfortunately at our senior's expense. In reality, this should not need learning, the rest of the Valley knows it.
TC cannot match big plays with Monrovia. TC will never beat Monrovia with finesse, with the option or with 30 pass attempts per game.
Also, the Ruckle run down was impressive by Lowden yes, even more impressive was Ruckle's yards per carry against M-town. You can knock Max down, but don't stop to enjoy it for long, while you do, he already has gotten the 1st down.

New York!

You're going old school Ram Football with those lineman! Those dudes were big and good. What offense did the Rams run? The Delaware Wing T that San Diams runs so well now. Yes Anono-my-ass, schemes and plays change and get recycled and work again. It is not amount support; it is about what works. Can these Rams get in a track meet with the Wildcats? No. A #55 chased down your best player last year. Jamil Frazier (in the Veer) went off for 300+ vs. South Pas and got sucked up 20 yards downfield vs. M-Town and that Ram team went to the Semi-Finals vs. Paso Robles. Difiori, Mooney and Backus both knew to limit the other team's possessions, eat the clock, and take advantage of the other team's few miscues. Let's hope that the current Ram staff understands that also. BTW, the spread would not have beat Paso Robles, Inglewood, Serra, Crespi, Lompoc, or Paraclete. Those are the teams that have defeated the Rams in the playoffs the past few years.

Stang Fan
I hope muir beats burbank. Im a wildcat, but you know Im a fan of the mustangs team speed. You have alot of lost hope but then again duarte is my next door neighbor so I hope the falcons get it done, but it doesnt look promising. Seems as if your on the San Marino Train as well. Im not and never will until they beef up that schedule during pre-league. I think SG can knock the titans off that 5-0 cloud. But we'll see.

Im Calling it Upset Alert:
El Rancho Upsets @St. francis(I know its a stretch but I work their now so give me a break)

and PHS upsets @Arcadia (I wouldnt put money on it, but u get respect from me when u take out a team from Long Beach

Philly B,

My bad...I was rushing earlier.

SM over SG

and yes,

Du-rock over SV (they BARELY beat Mountain View, and I think the Falcons can do it this week)

oh yeah,

STANGS over Burbank (accuse me of homering here, that's fine, but you'll see this Friday)

Stang fan you have SM over SM??? You have san gabriel or San Marino, think about it for sec. And Duarte over sierra vista, Duarte is my next door neighbor but I even know they're in a rebuilding year. They may not even win 2nd place, and go to playoffs this year

Ram know it all
Bobby Bowden will be released at the end of the season. Reason being, the game has changed. Change is good and is happening deal with it. It's about the next day, next game, next team, next play. Don't wawawaa because of splits, and change and what you want. At the end of the day it's about Temple Rams and those who support.

By the way, I am not bashing the "spread" offense in isolation. I am a big fan of the spread as well as any other offense when it optimizes a team's personel. I also like the Markham double-wing for some teams. I love the innovation of the spread. When ran well, it does put considerable pressure on a defense to account for the QB on every play, among other advantages.

Last week I went 15-3. I'll have to look back at the older posts to get season totals...but there's a lot of distance there.

About as much distance as their is with Muir and respectability right now. As the Stangs sit here with a TERRIBLE record of 0-4 and face the wrath of all who love to pile it on (and they should) I'm going to make a prediction here and now. Muir will go further in the playoffs than they have the last two years. And yes, burbanksports, Muir will beat your Bulldogs this week. And yes, HS fans, Muir will beat YOUR Bulldogs in Week 10. Is Muir a much different team with all of those jeans-and-jerseys guys back in uniform this week? We'll soon find out.

As far as the Burroughs game goes, it was the offense that lost the game. The inability to finish drives came back to haunt them...and it hurt the D big-time at the end. Nine points with 2:30 to go hurts, but it wasn't the D's fault at all. With this week's additions, the D is going to only get better, and the offense will improve as well. If this game was played this week instead of last, the Stangs would have notched their first W. Something tells me the loss will do more to drive them on as the season progresses. But hey, 0-4 is 0-4...and that's where we are right now...but please.....stick around for the ending.

This week's picks:

SF over ER

LC over Arroyo

TC over LS

SH over Rosemead

PHS over Arcadia

SM over SM

RHP over Desert

The Natha over Kilkpatrick

Duarte over SV

Pioneer over BT

Keppel over SP

Brawley over Blair

Marshall over MP

Rams Know It All,

Dave Saensnook, David and Brian Gardner, Tom Boeking and even Jason Moorhead were all big guys that were effective in Rams uniforms. I would not say that the Rams have never had big dudes.

GA
Regrading Max, I love that kid. That TD vs. LC last year propelled the Rams into the playoffs. By the way, it was a 10-10 tie that the Head Coach knew would safely put the Rams into the playoffs and sole possession of 2nd place and a home CIF game. The Rams have never had huge lineman, just solid 5'10 200-240 lb. kids that were smart, tough and well coached. 300 lb. high school kids are overrated unless they are Samoan.

GA
Regrading Max, I love that kid. That TD vs. LC last year propelled the Rams into the playoffs. By the way, it was a 10-10 tie that the Head Coach knew would safely put the Rams into the playoffs and sole possession of 2nd place and a home CIF game. The Rams have never had huge lineman, just solid 5'10 200-240 lb. kids that were smart, tough and well coached. 300 lb. high school kids are overrated unless they are Samoan.

some great comments on the Rams present and past.

Yes, we have a QB that can run, Hatch could run as well, but was rarely called upon to do so. Smith is part of the run offense, and he has decent speed, good vision...his only drawback is he runs pad level high, not all that uncommon for a QB. Nice that Philly B gives props to Smith, probably his most impressive run was against Arcadia, when he saw an open goal line 25 yards away...and literally ignited the afterburners to get there....straight there. Very impressive.
Though obviously our coaches like the option, I do not. Neither Smith or Ruckle are familiar with it, and we have already fumbled more than once while attempting it...AND WE WILL FUMBLE AGAIN if we continue.

NY's statement "TC lineman have never had a problem opening holes" is a very warmimg statement to hear and a nice compliment to those kids who bust ass in trenchcity....and are at the core of TC football success. This year seems different, as injuries have put new untested faces in the lineup and our O line as gone to zone blocking. 2 of our current O-line guys did not play football last year...and despite the 300lb dudes on our roster, our starters are undersize every week in comparison to those teams we have played thus far. We simply lack the cohesion - it would be there if we could have simply found a big body to replace Ouelette and none of the fab four would blow a knee or suffer some freak laceration. Yeah - I know that is football, and that is why our line coaches need to prepare others to step in and do the job. No excuses.

Rams Know it All
You are correct about the splits, but wrong about Ruckle. He has squeezed through smaller holes this season, but at times ripping 9 yards a carry over and over again. The problem is we don't force the issue like we once did - DARING OTHER TEAMS TO STOP THE RUN and relentlessly pounding a fullback like O'Malley or J Stewart into the line, further softening things up.

Look for our secondary to perform better, but our line is not quite their yet. I pray by LC they will be, or we are in deep turf and sod.

I think the SG vs SM game will be interesting.
I think SM will control the line of scrimmage and pound the ball out to make it close. However I truly believe SG @ home will pull it out at the end. I will give them the edge at the skill positions and speed.
If Valdez can limit mistakes(int's) Mats get the "W"!

The Ram's O-Line splits have narrowed from game to game and the spread has morphed from a passing offense to the single wing. Counters, Traps, and Powers are Counters,Traps, and Powers from a different look. The O-Line splits are now almost foot to foot taking advantage of double teams and kick outs. By the way, the Ram's offense ran for over 4,000 yards and 40 TD's the last two years (Do, Escobedo, Stewart, Ruckle). Take away Ruckle's screens (and they're good!), the Rams haven't exactly looked like Texas Tech. That will bite them as they face better secondary and team speed personnel. Maddox and company will be ready.

this is a must win for the matadors
every game this year has been on the road FINALLY friday's game is at Sg the opening day of a brand new stadium against a good oponent in san marino the anticipation is building!

New York,
I believe those days are done. Mooney is not there anymore in which i know u realize. But i understand your point that the spread is built for a team that has quick moving lineman, and backs that can find the hole and not hesitate to cut up through the running lanes. But also you have to have a QB that can make cat-like decisions with the ball, no one to take and run, know when to roll out and pass it. I think T.C. has a QB that can do that. I hate to base my opinion off one lil highlight but thats all I have as of now. Im not scared of T.C. upsetting monrovia, But I didnt think the cats were gonna get tested until playoffs but I may be wrong now if T.C. can really grab a hold of running the spread

. Even though we're in one of two weak leagues. It'd be nice to have some sort of drama other than Monrovia T.C for the title.

Philly,
I do not underestimate anything when run to perfection; by definition that is deadly...

The spread can be useful for teams to open lanes and get guys in space. This is typically useful when the spread team has a speed advantage. TC's linemen have never had a problem opening holes. That's why Mooney always had his linemen in foot-to-foot "splits" against Monrovia. TC's advantage was the ability to move our guys out of the way, especially as the game wore on. I think spreading slower offensive lineman out ultimately creates an advantage for the faster defensive linemen. Just my opinion, but I think if TC spreads their linemen out they are giving up their traditional advantage and playing to Monrovia's strength.

I know that Mooney's playoff record at TC was seemingly not great, BUT he did not have TC in this newly created division.

New York,
I think you underestimate the spread when its ran to perfect execution. Yeah T.C. usually has that QB that can play action pass and catch a team slippin, and yes the Mooney days were pound it down your throat till the end of the 4th qtr. but the new coach has those kids believing and following his direction. They have a Qb that can run! I mean grant it Monrovia's D is way better than Rosemeads but still, talent is talent. Plus they have some big DB's. Never seen that at T.C. So we'll see im not worried, because our speed is just too much as usual for T.C. Well at least for the pass couple years.

La Salle's Division rankings:
Oaks Christian (Tri-Valley) 4-0
2. Junipero Serra (Del Rey) 4-0
3. St. Joseph/S.M. (Los Padres) 4-0
4. Pioneer Valley (Los Padres) 4-0
5. Harvard-Westlake (Del Rey) 4-0
6. Cathedral (Del Rey) 4-0
7. North Torrance (Pioneer) 3-1
8. Nipomo (Los Padres) 3-1
9. Morro Bay (Los Padres) 3-1
10. Nordhoff (Tri-Valley) 3-1
---Can't believe they got Oaks Christian and Harvard-Westlake ahead of us...

Philly,
I would be more concerned with the old Temple City running the DiFiori Veer or the Mooney power and hitting timely play-action passes for nice chunks of back-breaking yards. Spread this and Spread that...there are still the same number of gaps to defend. People on hear act as if TC has never passed the ball before...we don't have to look that far back to remember Schneider or Malcynski. Who was the guy in 2006 that was a great compliment to the run game? I suppose the most important thing about those teams was the clear identity.

San Marino needs to grind out yards inside and take the air out of the ball. They may be able to eventually wear down San Gabriel and get a couple rushing TDs in the fourth quarter.

Goldenarm,
I feel your pain on that one!! I have no idea why Azusa is ranked over paraclete. Azusa beat Ontario Christian(1-3) Baldwin Park (4-1) somewhat understanble, but they havent played anyone worth talkin about. Same with Gladstone. I know rankings before playoffs dont mean much if not anything, but still.

Miguel I understand picking SG over SM. I dont blame ya. Tommytitan,
, check out SG's schedule, its tougher than monrovia's thats probably why their 2-2. SM played Hoover(1-3) with a win against south pas, Cantwell(2-2)formiddable win against saleasian, Gabrielino(1-4), La Salle(3-2) wins against blair and maranantha.

San Gabriel's played Burbank, South pas, Cathedral. Lost to a good burbank team. You mean to tell me you'd still take san marino????? COME ON MAN!!!! Be real San Marino are not Contenders but pretenders. After watchin highlights of T.C. I fear that team and hope we dont have to play them twice as well as San Dimas or even rosemead for that matter. I know Im blunt but I still try to be kind at the same time, but I keep it real

Goldenarm,
I feel your pain on that one!! I have no idea why Azusa is ranked over paraclete. Azusa beat Ontario Christian(1-3) Baldwin Park (4-1) somewhat understanble, but they havent played anyone worth talkin about. Same with Gladstone. I know rankings before playoffs dont mean much if not anything, but still.

Miguel I understand picking SG over SM. I dont blame ya. Tommytitan,
, check out SG's schedule, its tougher than monrovia's thats probably why their 2-2. SM played Hoover(1-3) with a win against south pas, Cantwell(2-2)formiddable win against saleasian, Gabrielino(1-4), La Salle(3-2) wins against blair and maranantha.

San Gabriel's played Burbank, South pas, Cathedral. Lost to a good burbank team. You mean to tell me you'd still take san marino????? COME ON MAN!!!! Be real San Marino are not Contenders but pretenders. After watchin highlights of T.C. I fear that team and hope we dont have to play them twice as well as San Dimas or even rosemead for that matter. I know Im blunt but I still try to be kind at the same time, but I keep it real

Yes St. Francis has played teams with winning records but the first five games are against teams that are not a true test of how good this team is. St Francis is ranked 100 in the state. Rankings for their schedule are Arc. 507, CV. 443, BB. 263, Rio Mesa 387, El Rancho 340. The next five games ND 24, Loyola 35, St. Paul 227, Ale. 91 Cham. 140. Thats a huge difference in quality of the teams they will face. Good luck Knights.

I believe every team st.francis played this year had winning records at time of playing except arcadia. Taking nothing from ND who is a good team and well coached but I believe they are in D-1 and ranked in the top 100 in county and team they played from TX is 0-5 this year. Not a good test. It should be a good game SF and ND.

One thing the Montview teams, Azusa, Gladstone & La Puente, have in common is they have each played one team with a winning record. They all lost that game. They played a lot of 0-5 and 1-4 teams. They should not have that many teams ranked that high.

TC
you can't sit back and allow this to happen before your eyes....the Montview taking over the rankings??

Mid-Valley Division
1. Monrovia, 2. San Marino, 3. Pomona, 4. San Dimas, 5. Azusa, 6. Baldwin Park, 7. Paraclete, 8. Gladstone, 9. La Puente, 10. Arroyo

Azusa ranked over Paraclete?? Has CIF found the THC cloud and piped directly into it?

Apparently the Station fire destroyed La Canada high school, because they are not mentioned either. San Marino is getting plenty of respect, that is for sure.
SG and Arroyo games this Friday could change the breakdown, clearly M-town is where they should be.

Miguel,

Brave choice taking Keppel over So. Pas.

No way the Tigers lose this one at home, in fact, they win by 14 plus. Sounds to me like So Pas has grown tired of butt kickings and missed opportunities and will use Mark Keppel as a stepping stone to get out of the hell hole they are currently descending into.

South Pas - rise up and do what ya gotta do!

Sorry Keppel...congrats on the great win last week...but I have to support the RHL.....

I would say San Marino has a "must win" situation going against San Gabriel...being that they face Monrovia next week.
Temple City has the same scenario this week and must win against La Salle before facing LC next week.

Either team losing would be a mental setback. My guess is San Marino gets a victory.

You really have Keppel over So Pas? Just because they broke their 40 game losing streak, they're supposed to win two games in succession? I don't think so.

any place, any time , anywhere any team could beat any team......its going to be a good game...its at sf so maybe that will give them a slight advantage.....game of the week worthy

Golden,
Thanks for the kind words about LSHS but they are not the same team from years past. Kind of sad actually. A soft schedule makes us look better than we are and poor play calling prevents us from being as good as we could be. Good luck Friday night.

TommyTitan

Actually SM is #5 and SG is #8. Both teams should treat this Game with much seriousness, lose or win, that makes a statement of how your set up for league. I could be wrong though with injuries and whatnot.

Can someone explain how Walnut is ahead Charter Oak on the southeast division?????? damn!

That Texas team must have been expected to be good. Otherwise, why would they schedule an instrastate game with ND? Why would ND have waisted its time going to Texas to play a weak team? I wonder what the back story is. Did they fall apart after ND dismantled them?

Anyway, ND was SFs nemesis back when they were in the same league and division, sometimes beating SF twice a year. I hope SF can get some payback this time. It will take a complete game and a couple breaks, but that happens in football.

miguel miguel miguel...what is it that you have against the Titans?! According to YOUR rankings, SM is #4 and SG is #7, yet you are still picking SG over SM. I just don't get your logic sometimes. You hyped up Isaac Valdez all preseason, going as far as listing his as the #1 QB in the area, but look at how well Mr. Bueno is doing over at Monrovia. You picked SG last year and SM beat them 29-17 (i think). Maybe you'll learn by next year.

New York...that Texas team was weak! Pretty sure they haven't won a game yet. I guess if you compare them to California schools they look strong.

Miguel,
You actually should come out to RIO Hondo Prep's Homecoming game, (next week). They play host to La Canada Flintridge. Pre-game Bar-B-Que followed by some hard hitting football.....you have to come out sooner or later. Watch in person and you'll become a fan.......See you October 16th!

Papa D,

You hit it right on the dinero'
"ANY GIVEN FRIDAY" any team can be beat!

Wow those guys are 0-5? They looked like they had a good squad a few weeks ago. They must have thought they would be good going into the season. So maybe ND is overrated?

anything is possible....amat over st. bonnie?! who knew...thats football tho.....anyone can beat anyone..by the way that texas team the nd beat up on is 0-5.......it will be an up hill battle for sure

SF Alum,
I watched ND beat up on a pretty strong Texas team on TV a couple weeks ago. Riley could be better than everybody says and it would still be un uphill battle to beat ND. Nothing is impossible, though.

I predict this will be the only week this season that

Monrovia doesn't get a Win!

that would be christopher cabrera, not christian

Thank you Miguel.

The starters should be out this Thursday by the 3rd quarter. The real question is whether SF can finally beat ND next week. If Riley is as good as all the press says he is, this should be the year SF beats those guys.

Miquel,

I was waiting to see where you would go with this week's pick. I think you have it right but that worries me. La Canada will win by getting up big early.I also like your picks of St. Francis, Burbank TC and San Gabriel.

lc / arroyo
good choice, wish I could be there

next thurs we have a date with lc

yoder was a good jv coach, and he will have success as varsity coach as well

You should wait a week to see St. Francis play thats when their real season starts when they meet up with Norte Dame. You'll get a true reading on Riley and Postuma. They haven't been tested at all in the first five games so they should have big numbers.