I was out at Muir on Tuesday with Star-News prep editor Miggy Melendez. I have one word for you: Wow. It’s still very early and I know the ‘Stangs usually pass the look test, but this is different. I’m used to seeing the 4-5 D-1 frames, instead it’s more 10-12. Think I’m kidding?

Anyway, I was impressed with what I saw and it’s pretty clear Muir has the makings of a dynamite offense. New QB Jeffrey Davis has had a great offseason from all reports and he’s certainly got the targets in Karl Holmes, DaDa McFadden and Kevon Seymour. And the line looks great, too. Cameron Palmer and Danny Huerta are pretty big dudes, but Shawn Wilcox is mammoth. And RB Howard Vaughn is a truck.

I know Muir was only 4-7 last year, but on look-test alone you can see why this is the worst keep secret since the chill cheese fries at Jim’s (on Woodbury and Lincoln). Thought I wasn’t?

Hit up Miguel’s blog for an interview with Muir coach Ken Howard.

Sorry about the green tint. You’ll be happy to hear that Best Buy replaced my camera (again).

1. The Los Angeles Times reports that Jordan Simmons, a lineman being coveted by USC, UCLA and Florida, has transferred from Dorsey to Crespi. You will all be able to see him because Bishop Amat opens Serra League play against the Celts on Oct. 15. Crespi beat Amat, 38-25, last season. I have a feeling that will be the Tribune’s Game of the Week.

2. The Times’ Eric Sondheimer opines that the Mission League may be headed back to its glory years thanks in part to the transfer bus making frequent stops at several schools. That includes other major sports beside football, but nonetheless, St. Francis has a very tall order. Our CO/Amat debates have been great, but let’s not forget that the Knights compete a very high level, too.

Here’s my question for you: Is the Mission League better than the Sierra League?

3. The OC Register reports that former Cantwell coach Jimmy Nolan is seeking cash donations as he tries to pump life into the program at Compton Centennial. Nolan was a unique guy. Got to cover him when he coached the West to a 22-21 loss in the ’03 (I think) Hall of Fame Game. He soon left for Laguna Beach and was replaced by Pete Smolin at Cantwell.

4. Servite opened practice this week with 144 players spending the night in the gym. There’s nothing like parochial football. It really is a whole different animal. Check out the video.

5. Speaking of Orange County, remember them? It seems like the SGV vs. OC struggle isn’t what it used to be thanks to the new divisions. Nobody used to love sticking it to the OC teams more than Greg Gano when he was at Los Altos. Lou Farrar used to like it, too, but Gano was to another degree. Now, it seems like the only OC taste the east SGV gets is when Amat beats Mater Dei or stuns O-Lu. I’ll take it.

San Dimas offensive lineman Allen Brown, an In the Huddle preseason SGV (N) All-Encompassing Team selection, has been offered by Colorado State.

Brown also has offers from San Jose St. and New Mexico.

Aram’s take: My take has changed, as Brown has offers from SJ St. and New Mexico. Just so long as he’s getting the looks he deserves, I’m happy.

My camera shoots in 720 HD, so when you’re viewing the videos I post, click on the thing that says “360” with the up arrow in the lower right of the video player and bump it up to “720 HD” for even better quality. OK, carry on …