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cuz glendora goes 15-0

ayala isnt even good ... how would they lose by 3 or even win period

On another matter, the offers keep rolling in for SH defensive lineman Kebin Umodu. According to scout.com, Kebin just picked up his fourth offer from the University of Texas at El Paso. This goes along with his three other offers from Oregon, Utah and the Air Force.

With former SH punter Kyle Petersen starting at UTEP, could a second Husky be on his way to El Paso??? Time will tell....

GLENDORA (GHS vs AYALA)

Ayala will arrive in G-town on 11/02/07 to partake in our Homecoming. All things considered we've always done-up Homecoming in a big way. The stands will be filled too there capacities and lots of grads young and old will filled the stadium to watch the game. Ayala has always been a tough team to figure out. As I've said before...if Ayala ever jells as a team...look-out! Ayala has always had a great athletic pool to draw from. Unfortunately, they haven't shown much in recent years of what I speak. I have no answers to their continued misfortunes. What they have is size and above average speed with great potential. They almost bagged GHS last year with their athletic abilities with a 28 to 25 victory before things unraveled for them and GHS scored 7 with 44 seconds left in the game. The final score was 31 to 28. The look on the Bulldogs faces was devastating. I'm sure that the AHS returners have not forgotten the pain of that loss. For the past few years GHS has squeezed out close victories against this team. We just don't pair well with Ayala or maybe we just lose our focus or maybe we are pre-occupied with the following week yet to arrive. Whatever the reasons the Bulldogs will come ready to chase us straight into the Citrus Parking Lot if we are not prepared to-do-battle. GHS pulled out a victory last year but that was last year and this time around Ayala might have the answers to the Plaid attack. Look for the better team to flex it's experience on O and D to gain control of this one. If GHS can avoid penalties and misques they should be that team. PLaid Lads pick: GHS or AHS by 3

Amat Watcher,

I watched the passing league as well and seems like Lenhart was No#1 the no#2 is also a baseball player and the #3 is Nick Iglesias whom I feel is the one that should have the number one job right now. Verti opted to go in a different direction in this passing league tourney and that is not a true indication of who is the no.1 choice here. Altho I have heard grumbling already about Lenhart who is a Junior and his Dad...one of those I will get on the coach to get my kid to play and I donate some money to the school......politics are coming into place in the 3 QB race to finish line for the no.1 spot and it would be a shame if Iglesias did not get the nod. He by far has shown the most out of the three but who knows maybe Verti is not showing his full set of cards right now and is showing mixed signals.(seeing how we play some of teams that were there..Carson Hart etc.)..Iglesias by far is the better of the 3 but could Verti be listening to Lenharts dad and succombing to "+I'll take my kid elsewhere next season if he does not start this season." Also could Verti be looking at Lenhart in the sense of he will have him for two years and not playing for this year???...who knows but I am hoping it is all on a fair up and up level when they choose the Amat QB.......we have enough BS going on there to have a QB controversy. I hope they give the right man the job.....

Ya Big Daddy I have some comments about the Bonita Tournament. First I was there expecting some good games and at times I was not dissapointed. I felt Valencia looked very good and Carson looked sharp and Hart was impressive too. I caught the Amat Lynwood game and I liked what I saw with Amat's defense. Now the offense was struggling until they made a QB change. This kid looked good, I don't know his name but was clearly the better QB but not the starter. He moved the ball down the field quicker and got quicker TD's than the other QB. I asked around and found out he is the third QB. I will make it a point to see this kid at the South Hills Tournament. Anybody know who the third QB for Amat is?

Anyone have comments about the Bonita passing tournament?

just wondering~~~~~~~~~~~~

yes, many jrs played jv last season for glendora. they had a very large and talented jr class last season. but, as posted earlier, glendora also had a large amount of jrs who started on varsity who did not do up-down during the season. i beleive plaid lad, when he refers to an experienced d, he means the incredible amount of jr starters from varsity last year also starting as seniors this year. nearly the entire d this season played every game as starters last season. now thats experience. especially when these boys played great against a very tough schedule. be prepared for a brutal, fast and battle tested tartans d this season.

Just Wondering?,
Damiens exceptional D that won the SL championship is gone for the most part as well as the studs on offense. We are talking about the present day. Glendora is ready, this season to take the championship.

BTW, If you saw Damien at passing league, as you say you did, then you would have seen how poorly they did against Etiwanda who Glendora will play pre-league.

I have no bias one way or the other. I live in Glendora and have nephews who attend Damien. I have been to both schools practices. There is absolutly no doubt in my mind that Damien will have a boat load of problems against Glendora's Defense.

I will support both schools as usual and hope both will do well in league. It's always tough when the schools play each other. I sit on both sides of the bleachers!

When I went to see a Glendora practice I was surprised how many Jrs. played JV last season. That might be Plaid Laddy's confidence and comments about being experienced.

I seen Glendora's football team and they are slow by comparison to any team I've seen this year...SEM, West Covina, South Hills, Bishop Amat and certainly Damien...who has flyers.

The QB situation for both Damien and Glendora is very similar. Both are inexperienced leading a team. While Pertusati HAS the advantage of being part of an exceptional defense that won the Sierra League Cahmpionship. Glendora's QB does not have that pedigree.

Seen Damien at the Bonita Passing Tourney and they are very very fast. Bento, Herrera, McMahon,Miller, Carter are jets with good to superior hands. The question for Morrison and Co wil be this:

How many QBs can you have with no Varsity "playing" experience?

Here's the breakdown.
Mendrun 2005. 2006 Two years experience with the second twice as good as the first (This is telling)
Pertusati 2007 (Senior...one season)
Serafino?/Betance? 2008 (Either one...one year... Senior season)
Class of 2009? Will that be a 1 year Senior starter as well?...well then we're off to 2010?

That's 4 QBs in 4 years. That's tough when you consider what a great competitor Mnedrun was and reflect on his 14TD 14 INT Jr. year. This might all be mute when you consider the size of Damien's O/L lines...massive if they just pound the ball and run. If you think this is nonsense then why is a Soph taking reps? Best of luck. By the way Betance has a CANNNON! He gets my vote (he just needs to show more confidence when he throws an INT...keep your head up!

I"m out!

Well said Plaid Lad,

Teams have good years and some have bad or so-so years. Except for a few bleep years, Glendora has always been consistantly in the middle. I have been watching Tartan football for over nearly 30 years. AND, I WILL AGREE WITH YOU, THIS MAY VERY WELL BE THE YEAR OF THE TARTAN. Here's my reasoning: last season was one of the first times juniors nearly out numbered seniors as starters on the team. The Junior class was extremely talented. These juniors now make up the senior class bringing great talent and experience this season. I believe, with few exceptions (Kluz for one) the team will play nearly all seniors as starters this year They are comprised of battle tested, exceptionally strong players.

This, and the fact, this group of kids tasted a very successful season last year (considering their overall youth and lack of experience)and are now very hungry for that league title.

Response: PAT

I fully understand your comments. The blog heat for me has never been a bother. I don't agree with alot of honkers, but I respect where they are coming from even though at times they (as do I) sound alittle one sided.

As for GHS...well we have never had the crowning success (ie...football League Champs) in the "Sierra League." I'm not about to make excuses as to why or why not. I've always supported and will continue to support GHS-Plaid. We have commonly held our own in the SL as that "middle favorite." In fact, if SL was to give awards for that accomplishment (which they don't) we would have won long ago. The rise to the very top-spot has been achieved by everyone else in the SL except GHS. If you recall the great years of Diamond Bar, Damien, Chino Hills, Chino, and even Ayala..all having the experience of dominance and victory then you'd understanding 2007 might very well be the year of the Tartan-PLaid based on their current team. If I'm wrong..then I'm wrong..but for right now I'm feeling right!

FYI: Glendora won one CIF Championship years ago with beloved, Coach Dean Karnoski.

All im saying Plaid-Lad is to remember your words now, because lets just say hypothetically that things dont turn out the way you are projecting, and it IS a hard feat to accomplish regardless of who you have on the field or who you are playing; Are you going to be able to take the heat and assault from the board?? For teams like Mater Dei, Bishop Amat and South Hills , perhaps its easy to make such lofty predictions because they have a much longer history of performing on such a level.. Now forgive if my memory and calculations are wrong , but how long has Glendora been on this side of the victory table vs lets just say other Sierra league opponents??

PLAID-LAD (corection)

What I meant to say is that GHS had lost their first two games to START the Sierra League when Chino came to town.

GLENDORA (GHS vs CHINO-2007)

In 2006 GHS found itself up against the wall when Chino came to town. With two weeks of loses behind them they recorded a
0-2 Sierra League start. Knowing that Chino might not be the gloried-team of their past, GHS quickly took advanage of the situation by racking up 20 points by the half. The final score recorded a 33-10 victory for GHS.

Currently, Chino is still on the re-build but they appear to be on the learning curve with some good looking younger players. The real proof of their efforts will be how they defend their own goal. You can expect them to score with skilled players that have speed...unfortunately many of their top dogs will be put in a position of going both ways due to the lack of team experience. Their physical conditioning will either rise to the occasion or surrender in a deflated finish. Look for GHS to execute on all 11 cylinders (D & O) and bag numbers for the win.
Plaid-Lads pick: GHS by 20

*Pat, SGVPride and HaHa,

Take a look at Glendoras schedule then tell me these are not competitive teams. Other Sierra league teams played "so called" difficult schedules last year and LOST to the good teams, while Glendora BEAT the though teams who ended up winning their respective leagues, including teams who ended up in the CIF semi-finals and finals.

NAME ME JUST ONE SEIRRA LEAGUE TEAM LAST SEASON THAT HAD THE WIN RECORD GLENDORA HAD AGAINST TOP TEAMS WHO WON THEIR LEAGUE AND CONTINUED DEEP INTO THE CIF PLAYOFFS.

Remember: Glendora lost a total of 3 games all season against, I beleive one of the toughest schedules in the area. Prove me wrong!

A REBUTAL BY PLAID LAD:

Before I begin on this trailer I'd like to address some of the comments made by certain bloggies.

First off, I'm giving my opinion (and only my opinion) from what I've seen and studied (so far). It only reflects the schedule that is planned for this coming season, which no one other then the head coach agreed too. Is it a soft schedule? For GHS I think, NOT! Could it be considered a SOFT or TOUGH schedule by other SGV teams? The answer is, "YES." If you read what I blog you will find that the margin for wins vs loses are either (even, or by 3, 7, or 10). By HS football scoring standards these margins are close and for good reason. The teams we will square off with are tough competitors. Since I'm a homer who happens to reside in the city of Glendora. My "picks" and subjective margins are naturally going to be for the boys in PLAID. The margins are close because the points and the outcome of each game could go either-way given certain circumstances. Do I respect each team on our schedule?...YOU BET I DO! They are each good teams backed by quality coaching, which makes anyone respect what they bring to the game. (ENOUGH SAID)

no sgvpride hes pretty much trying to say glendora goes 15-0

good one

so glendora beats everyone in there preseason??? ya rite!

@ Plaid Lad....from all the noise you are making about Glendora...sounds like you guys should be able to just storm through all of Southern california. If you guys are going to be that DAMN good , they why are you playing in the land of "so called" no competition. Seems to me you guys are ready for the likes of Mater Dei, Orange Lutherns...and Santa Margaritas....On another note...

Im sure some of the other Sierra league teams are VERY happy you have dismissed them before the season has even started.

P.S I hope Damien has the best game of their school history against you...and Im NOT even a Damien alumni or fan for that matter.

GLENDORA (GHS vs CHINO HILLS 2007)

Seven days after throwing down with Damien we will be back in the ring mixing it up with Chino Hills (CH). Last year CH was loaded with speed and size throughout. GHS boosted a 4-2 record while CH looked honed with a 5-1 showing. The game was inked locally as a turning point for GHS and/or a possible spring-board for CH to take it all. In the end CH hammered GHS with a 21-10 victory. That was then and CH may not fall far from their mark of succeses this year. Losing few players that started at skilled positions will afford CH the muscle and experience to man-handle most teams they face. The real question will be how they fare against the stronger defense of GHS. GHS (Bruno and Company) led the attack last year and throughout the game they stayed busy due to a sputtering (GHS)O. Kid-Kluz and Vega will diffinetly have the chance to show their stuff only if the big-boys up front come to play. Examining last years game, I believe the physical and mental loss to Damien the week before befuddled GHS and subsequently their O was never exposed. I consider CH having a better secondary then primary front defense and with this crack in the door, GHS might be in perfect position to gain real estate from their ground game for the sake of parading in the end-zone. Alot of other intangibles must be wheeling for GHS to beat CH and as you can imagine. Knowing Pasky and Company this will once again be a turning point for one..and only one team.
Plaid-Lads pick: GHS by 7

dhsfan,

Glendora/Damien game will be extra exciting this year. I agree with both plaidy and you. However, no doudt about it, the Tartan D will make life miserable for Pertusati. He's an awesome athlete, but I don't see any possiblities on the ground (Tartan D line and LB's must be the strongest, fastest and most experienced in the league) and the very experienced/talented DB's (again, probally best in league)will keep the air attack under control.

Listen, unless your offense, or any offense is remarkably better this year vs last, it's going to be tough for any team to do well against this D. PERIOD!

Plaid Lad

GHS vs. Damien

Great Post. Your observation of Damien is very good. Although I think we have more speed then you think. I do agree on your views of both teams DB'S. I will tell you this. your QB will not have much time to throw the ball with Rabe and Scharer coming at him. These De's might be the best combo in the leauge if not the valley. One thing you missed in your post was the special teams and this is what might make the difference in this game as well as your season. We will find out come gametime but keep up the good work. Your post are great. I heard day one of the Bonita passing leauge went well but it's only passing leauge and without pads on does not mean a thing.

Response: Glendora vs Covina

Plaid-fan...no argument there!...the best team did win. Let me clarify things. My observation of our intensity during a game when we pound early and gain control is often lost late in the final minutes. This is not something that I conjured-up...it does exist. It is important to note that when this happens our opponents (ie..Covina or whoever we play) might recognize this lack of focus/interest and use it toward their advanage to gain momentum. If we play hard in the beginning of each game....we need to stay focussed and play hard at the end also to guarantee that victory. Any coach with time under his cap will tell you that this is the one aspect of the game that is hard to harness with young athletes.

GLENDORA ( a look at GHS vs Damian-2007)

To avoid taking up too much gray-space on this blog, I'll provide my opinion(s) of each Sierra League team separately.

Well, as I mentioned before the Spartan kicked tail last year with a good group of athletes. Morrison and Company undoubtably have a different team this year. A few days ago I took a peak at one of their practices and came away with a slightly different view of that team. First off, what made the Spartan explode last year was the athletic abilities of certain key skilled players. Unfortunately, those named as "blue-chippers" have all but graduated. So, what's left? Well, filling the shoes of Mendrun...we will see Pertusati. He didn't get the QB time last year due to his needs elsewhere on the open field, but he is a true gamer and a solid student of the sport. His foot speed is good and he can rope the ball. We will see him execute on the run with the threat of completing the short and long pass to the soft touches of a crew of WR's (unks @ this time). Damien might use the leg strength of Mcmahon to carry the ball. He's promising in softies, but we'll have to wait and see what the pads do to his game. The O-line looked huge as well as their front D. What they displayed in size and possibily strength they lacked in speed and lateral approach. In all, their durable players had speed and their front four or five had none. Absent the aformentioned, they all looked like quality athletes with the ability to rock-some-socks given the right circumstances. Morrison might have re-loaded faster then "Smith and Wesson" this time around. Against GHS they are still going to have problems running inside and out on us this time around. Based on Damien's front D....GHS might have the same problem. So, what's left? Can anyone say..PASSING GAME! That's right, the Kluz will have his day to shine as might Pertusati. I imagine this game will go down in the record books as the longest played due to the constant re-setting of the down-marker. The difference in this game will depend on which teams DB squad will fold first. Added to that mix certain players from Damien might be spent by games end due to putting in time on both sides of the ball.
Plaid Lads pick: GHS by 3

plaid lad

We must all play by the time rule. Everyone wishes there were more minutes in a game, especially, when the momentum changes. YOU MUST WIN DURING THE TIME ALLOTED OR GO DOWN IN DEFEAT REGARDLESS OF WHO IS PLAYING AND WHO IS NOT PLAYING.

Glendora takes a lot of rap regarding the team being carried by Edmund only. If that is the case, then Covina is carried by McD only if you assume they can't beat Glendora without him (many super studs on the Colts would argue otherwise). Glendora did fine the last several seasons when McD played full games.

I say cut out the could of's and should of's the final score is all that matters. Glendora played the entire season last year with super studs out and injured..especially on D. I could say the Tartans would have been undefeated last season if they played full strength. But, of course the score card did not indicate who was out injured.

So, lets put to rest the Covina vs. Glendora matchups. The better team on the field won each year.

Re: Go Tartan

Plaidy fan...yup you are right we beat Covina by 14 last year...but you also know that McD didn't play the first half of the game, due to discipline issues. When he finally got the call the Colts rolled and if they had more time on the clock they would rolled straight over us. Those fouteen point was alot closer then you think. Don't believe me....ask Pasky and Company they know the answer to this one.

Was at the Bonita tournament...... Amat lost 2 of the 3 games today. Good effort, just not enough horses to keep up. Carson abused us. Keep working Lancers.

PLAID-LAD

We beat Covina by 14 last year and this year it will be by 28. There not even a top 10 team this year!

Plaid-fans (a look @ the season)

Okay, for the past few days I've given you my thoughts and opinions of player selections and/or positioning for GHS. So, what's our pre-season opponents and league look like? Well, if we glance at what happened last year and of course exclude those athletes that have moved on to bigger and better things we should have no problem exposing the remaining riches of each teams possibilities this year.

GHS pre-season schedule for 2007

Covina: Last year Covina posted another stellar season. Although GHS has beat Covina for the past few years I've always thought that if time was placed back on the old-ticking clock things might have had a different ending. Covina was led by McD @ QB and complimented with additional skilled players. Covina was good enough to play for another CIF patch and unfortunately they hit a bit of a bump on their way to their sewing machines. My thoughts were that they represented SGV and I would have liked to have seen them win for the sake of ending the career of a crop of good seniors. As for this year, well I'm not totally convinced that Covina will drop off the competitive tables. Covina might have lost some of the areas best athletes to graduation, but still has the remains of some quality returners not to mention a great coaching staff. So, where does GHS stand against Covina. Look for GHS to control and fustrate the Colt offense with a vicious D. GHS should score enough to bag a win.
Plaid-Lads pick: GHS by 7

Etiwanda: played host to some good HS teams during their season. Their final record and competitive edge qualified them to enter the play offs last year. Although they didn't go as far as they would have liked, the margin for loss verses victory was much closer then one might think...believe me when I say this cuz I was there. There is no doubt they will bring foot speed and an averaged sized front line to support their efforts this year. Unfortunately, the lack of experience at key positions might be their achilles-heal. Look for GHS to pound the middle and score as our vicious D stops the run (inside and out). Plaid-Lads pick: GHS by 10

Charter Oak: CO has lost to GHS the past few years by points that could have gone either way. The real test will be....which team will prove they want it more. I'm not about to mark this game as a tune-up for the next because Big Lou and his boys will come ready to play some ball. Things at CO have been pretty quiet lately compared to last year. This could mean only two things. Lou and Company have re-loaded and are looking to replace their window-covers with a plaid design or Big Lou has lost the answers to the test and is laying low as to avoid comment by this peanut gallery. Best guess he's re-loaded and ready for bear (or plaid). Plaid Lads pick: GHS by 3 or CO by 3

West Ranch: What a mistery! New school, new coaching staff, still jell'n, lots of local back-ups from other local schools. Those crosing boundaries might find it refreshing to actually play football instead of standing on the sidelines waiting their turn at Grand-daddy Hart HS or Valencia or Canyon Country or Saugus. This school might be loaded come game day with quality transfers or still in the muck of growing up with painful loses.
Plaid-Lads Pick: GHS by 20

El Dorado: What can you say about a CHAMPION. That's what they proved last year against CO in the finale. ElDo's offense looked alot like GHS only in different colored uniforms. ElDo graduated a grip of seniors and their back-ups are not experienced players. I look for them to struggle against those that they pummeled last year. Their offense will have a tough time against GHS mighty D. Look for GHS to control the game late and bag a win.
Plaid-Lads pick: GHS by 10

(FYI: League next)

WARNING: This is plaid-lads opinion only. These opinions may not be supported by any coaching staff.

"What the...?"

Don't tease. I could use a good chuckle to start the weekend...

What the...?

dont even bring that up

Did anyone hear about the fiasco at Damien last night?

Jeremy,

I saw no one with speed on that frosh team. The back field that Booth had on his first offense was so slow that his son looked good. Now I that I have seen the frosh team I understand why Gano was concern. If you are even thinking Gano is concerning Booth's son for the varsity job, your brain dead. Even Gano isn't that desperate. Booth did have his son repeat 8th grade, football option but he needs a lot more than one year.

Now, your sophomore class has talent but its been taking hits with Sanchez leaving to Schurr (Dad Option) and Donte Webb to St. Paul. Most of the other kids are going to stay, they are local kids. Know you have Zamono, the quarterback that broke his leg last year. If Gano is looking at Zamono as a possible starter on the varsity team, LA is in real big trouble. Zamono played one game at the frosh level and that was the only game that the frosh team lost. Gano has a few more weeks to do some shopping, I am sure he’s looking. The bigger concern is long term, the two studs that stayed are great football players but small with small parents, the apple doesn’t fall to far from the tree.

Finally if this is the Jeremy that I think it is, I heard that you had a few choice words for Coach Booth when he was talking his trash to the JV & V players, good job. Booth has the worst month in the city. It maybe football, but Booth needs to remember he is only the frosh head coach, even at LA, its going to get him into trouble.

Agreed Plaid-Lad! There was a kid over at Goddard with a bag full of balls kicking the other day, but I didn't have time to get a chance to go over and talk to him.

Out!

Mike the Clone

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Here’s another one for you..

Plutko and Henley… Look into that story and you’ll be amazed what you learn.

The very best teams, championship teams, field a handful of exceptional players along with a superior staff and dozens of role players. It is therefore suspect when someone is able to find twenty or more crack players on one team before the season even begins.

While I thrill to the enthusiasm (this here is supposed to be funny) of the poster's here for their local school I would also suggest they consider restraint so that they not make some schoolboy a target of less gifted programs.

It's hard enough to make the big boy team, harder yet to excel; damn sure no 16 year old kid needs opponents looking out to cut him to size before the season starts.

Mikey C

I agree with your last blog...but all things considered Mikey we have one the best chances to excel this year..even if our kicking game sounds weak. Having a complete package of skilled players on O and D might be what carries us this year. To complete that thought we have plenty of time to groom others for the sake of contributing when we need it. The real test will be for the coaching staff at GHS to devote time and energy towards that end.

plaid-lad,
i heard plutko is not going to be playing football this coming year so he can concentrate primarialy on baseball.

GLENDORA (SPECIAL TEAMS)

Adam Plutko kicked the ball for the plaid-crew last year. Word has it he is still deciding whether he will kick for GHS this year. He is considering concentrating on another sport of his liking, and if he does GHS football wishes him well. Either way Plutko was a rare find as a freshman and a talented athlete. His measure and approach on the ball has always been nothing but FOOT. We hope to see him back in a varsity uniform this year.

Vince Lehigh-was our main plow-horse last year. His foot hit the mark when it counted most. His contact with the ball has improved from last year and we might see some long attempts on the ball based on his improvements. Lehigh is a good athlete with the heart and nerve to complete any task when booting the pig-skin could spell victory. Look for him to contribute.

Kyle Eden-is the new dude on the block. He played soccer for his entire HS career and as late as it would seem he wants to add varsity football to his rapporteur. I actually haven't had a chance to see him boot, but a reliable source conveyed to me that he is the real deal. Heck, I heard that Pasky was even impressed with his abilities. Early as it is in the season he sounds like he could be the go-to-dude in Plutko's stead.

Without devoting some coaching attention and time toward these kickers the plaidies of GHS might be in for closer games then they expected. Answer to the test: develop more skill and accuracy.

Plaid Lad,

And you were on such a roll up until now my fellow "bagpiper".

Kicking game what kicking game? We haven't had a kicking game in the last two years since I have been here.

Your right that kid from Damien was a stud...Now that's a kicking game.

We were an embarassment when it came to the kicking game. We were lucky our defense was what they were.

Out!

Mike the Clone

GO GT,

Beckwith with a backstrain yikes! let's just hope that doesn't crop up again.

I saw young "Kluz" the other day. At first I thought that he was pretty thin but then I remembered he is only a sophomore going into his junior year.

Also had a chance to talk to some of the seniors. Talk about interesting. In a light moment I asked them what they thought "Pasqie" was staring at in the turf when he would call those timeouts.

They all busted out laughing and said "we don't know we were wondering and thinking the same thing and were just always waiting for him to say something". It was pretty funny to hear that kind of candor come from older guys.

That's something as they get older they can needle Mark about for as long as they live. I still give my old high school coach some needling when I see him.

I will say this again, They all respect Mark Pasquarella and that's something a lot of coaches just can't say.

Late!

Mike the Clone

GLENDORA (Special Teams)

Like any sport those that have a great run-at-it win with more then what is expected of them. Take golf for instants, the game is not only won on the long ball but the short game as well. Football is no different. Those that have the pension for the "short game" often control the destiny of wins verses loses...for most. Their expertise for completing those XP's, FG's and kick-offs are what makes the game exciting. In years past GHS has had its share of quality kickers. For that matter the entire Seirra League has hosted and boosted some of the SoCals best. Last year Damien suited-up (DeJon MIller)as he capped victory after victory for the Spartan's. Miller was totally outrageous as he plowed a 53 yarder against us in a 33 to 13 shalacking. Against St. John Bosco, Miller's foot keep the Spartan's in the game only to come up short on a lousy call by an official. I suppose that could describe the life and times of most kicker. In any event let's take a look at what GHS has to offer this year.

Plaid-lad...great info. I'm excited about this team too.

Beckwith has a back strain or something back related. Does basketball too, so the summer gets intense. The offense is the main area of question, I agree with Mike. But the talent and potential is clearly there and I think the coaching has proved they can do good things with good, if not experienced talent (just look at Edmond as an example...no Football until Soph. year and even his Jr. year he still looked really rough at the start of the season). Keep working boys...and those that need to, get healthy!

Mr. Sanchez,
I hope that you stay with the Conquerors, I know that many including myself had a lot of faith in you coming through the system from HLP.

"Jeremy"

Don't know if the lefty is a runner, only seen him at passing "events". Don't know what the deal is with Sanchez. He's attending summer school, but not the afternoon LA summer camp (??). Booth is practicing with the freshman. He'll probably stay there with his pops for the year.

D for Defeated

OK DAMIEN FANS. IT'S YOUR SERVE!

What is THAT! This is not Tennis my friend. The last time I checked Tennis was not even a sport. On that note. Damien has a solid team this season. We might not have the depth that you have by the looks of Plaid Lads blog's witch but the way are awsome with a lot of knowlege and good insite if I do say so myself. Damien will be very balanced. I have stated in a earlier post way back. We will have to have five or six players go both ways and that is something that our program does not do enough of. This team has a lot of size and speed. We know we have to stay healthy to achieve our goals. We will let our play on the field do our talking. Good luck to your team. A one two finish would suit me fine. I have friend's at Glendora.

Conq Alum,
I don't want to get too personal on this Sanchez kid, but to put it as subtle as I can, is he at summer school and not at practice due to disciplinary reasons, or is he going somewhere come fall?

I nor anyone else needs "juicy" details, I mean with all due respect, I like that QBer alot, and I'd hate to see him go. I would just like to know where the QB situation stands. I really felt that the job was between Sanchez and Booth. The Donte Webb situation is bad enough> staying or going? My advice is be a CONQUEROR!! Wearing that white and red LA is an honor! It's tradition!

p.s. I think that I know who the "lefty" is, is he a bit of a "runner"?

since its been getting some hits, the passing league at south hills today will feature SH of course, their "B" squad, whatever that means, along with Northview and Schurr HS out of montebello. Schurr may not be a passing team, but like Aram has said, they are the CIF champs from last year in their respective division, right?
Not a bad line up, but clearly SH should be the premiere team.

"Jeremy"

Sanchez was not at last weeks passing league, nor was he at the LA passing workout yesterday (Wednesday). The three qb's throwing yesterday were the starting frosh qb (who went down with a broken leg last year), Blake Tillis, and a lefty, who's name I don't know.
Sanchez is attending summer school at LA though.

The Man,
where do you get your info from?

LA has about four players who run consistant sub 5.0 40's.

As far as Sanchez is concerned, I've heard he is one of the front runners for the starting job. He was the early favorite in my opinion.

The incoming frosh, and sophmores are awesome, another great run is on it's way, WTF are you . . . oh I get it, you are just trying to recruit the Gilmore through the "tabloids", you know what I am saying? . . . "gee I heard LA is built on top of a fault, come to my school instead".

Thank you sir.

Mike the Clone

DB NICHOLS OUT WITH MUSCLE PULL AND BECKWITH OUT (NOT SURE WHY)OTHERS UNCERTAIN. MOSTLY BUMPS AND BRUISES. THESE GUYS PRACTICE HARD!

Hey D,

Do you know who the guys were hurting on D side.

And are the injuries serious? or are they just pre-season bumps and bruises?

And again PlaidLad great job! My only time to catch up on the scoop is on the weekends.

OUT!

Mike the Clone

GREAT JOB PLAID LAD!

I'M REALLY EXCITED TO SEE HOW TEAMS WILL FAIR AGAINST THIS SEASONS GLENDORA TARTANS DEFENSE. I HEAR THERE MAY BE SEVERAL EARLY SUMMER INJURIES ALREADY IN THE STARTING DEFENSE LINEUP. I HEARD A NUMBER OF DEFENSE STARTERS WERE NOT PLAYING IN PASSING LEAGUE. HOPEFULLY, THE TARTANS WILL BE INJURY FREE BY START OF SEASON. I WANT TO SEE THIS DEFENSE AT FULL STRENGTH. I HAPPENED TO CATCH A PRACTICE... WOW!!!!! ALL I CAN SAY IS I HOPE ALL OTHER SIERRA LEAGUE TEAMS HAVE IMPROVED OFFENSIVELY OVER LAST SEASON OR THEY WILL HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS TARTAN D.

OK DAMIEN FANS, YOUR SERVE!

SH DAD, I wouldn't put too much into Northview vs. SH tomorrow. I don't think NV can hang with SH. The Vikings are just not in the same league as SH.

Arroyo looked really sharp on both sides of the ball against South Hills on Tuesday night. It ended Arroyo 3, South Hills 1.

mike,
the offense will put up some numbers. but u have to ask urself will a team like redlands be able to score on glendoras defense this year?

hey aram northview vs southhills tomorrow at 5 heard theres going to be alot of people out there

you better be there aram a lot of good skill players!!!!

Hey Sparky you’re kidding me right?

Go back do your homework and look who is in those first round brackets winners and losers. Better yet go through all the brackets...here I'll serve them up for ya.

Etiwanda,Chapparal. Temescal Canyon, Carter, Corona, Redlands, Redlands East Valley and let's not forget Norco whom claimed the prize.

Again with this young offense and if you’re honest with yourself you know the answer.

I appreciate your enthusiasm Tiger I really do and I can't wait for them to prove me wrong.

Out!

Mike the Clone

Clone,

With a better league finish, as the Tartans will this season, SMART GUY, we won't draw a team like Redlands first round.

King,

Spoken like a true amateur thinking with their heart and not their head. Which is typical in these neck of the woods.

Sure I wanna see them get passed the first round but ask your self this smart guy. Do you honestly beleive with our young offense we'd beat a team like Redlands......huh, huh....I'm waiting.......

Yeah okay......... if your honest with yourself I think you know the answer.

See me when round one comes around then pop off then and only then will you make me eat my words.

GOOD NIGHT NOW!

Mike the Clone

GLENDORS (D-LINE)

What makes GHS come together, is their ability to post defensive players that were exposed to heavy traffic last year. GHS has a bevy of players on the D as well as the O that can say they have "been their, done that." With that kind of experience they are sure to be a SGV favorite and top ten pick when TA scribes his thoughts on the best. With that said, here is Plaid-Lads thoughts on the D-line.

DL-Kovar is stacked with strength, great line speed, and skill. As an All-Leaguer he is sure to repeat his contributions this year. With the loss of Big Joe Castellon, Coulter and Escalera filling the void might seem tough, but then in-steps returner Kovar as the premiere dude....and alot of wood-bee questions are now answered. With great positioning on the ball and the talent to read whatever is thrown at him we will definitely hear his name called out over the loud speaker as he contributes to another tackle and stop on the drive.

DL-Guerra although short in stature...he carries a load and has the ability to fill the gap and cork holes that might arise. Look for Guerra when teams think they can gain miles by running up the middle only to be stopped by a fire-plug called Joe.

DL-Beck...as mentioned on a prior blog...he will probably trade time on the O-line as well. Being multi-tasked will expose his football skills to those that have little knowledge of his abilities. Beck is another stout body that Pasky will find great use for when filling the gaps and stopping the run are essential to cornering a victory.

DL-Bowdry is the model athlete for that before and after poster. What a difference a few years makes...coupled with his devotion to keeping in excellect shape by pounding the turf and pressing those weights on the off season. His efforts difinitely shows. Last year he traded time at this position, but that was last year.... and he is expected (as he will) to step-up his game and produce like no other. With his size and speed he will disrupt alot of our opponents offensive coaches plans.

DL-Sakiyama played FB and LB last year at the lower level. He received alot of snap-time and his abilities improved with each game. This is a guy that I'd like to see fill that gaps or play head-up on the D-line. With his strength and speed I see him hurdling over offensive centers as he bears down on the QB for that needed sack-o-la.

DL-Causey traded time last year with others. He has great potential and descent line speed. For him to get the nod he needs to step-up his game and prove he is deserving. With his current progress I see him contributing more then he did last year.

I know that there are others that play back-up positions to those named and as the season unfolds I'll express my thoughts on those athletes.

(FYI: Special teams next)

WARNING: In response to all Plaid-fans....I'm only providing my opinion on the players positioning based on what I've observed (so far). These opinions may not be supported by any decisions made by any coaches.

Mike,

Witfriends like you, who needs ...... Again, here you are with faint praise. Hey, you certainly are a tower of inspiration for your "bagpipers'. "Win a first round.......or one and done again, more than likely." I don't know whether you are providing inspiration to the kids or hedging a bet!

Welllllllll, at least you don't come right out and bash the Tartans like other bloggers (many of which whose opinions you praise).

Though many will argue, Mike, the blog is better place with you here! Where else can one get this kind of entertainment. One minute you have your foot in your mouth, and in another, you havn't up some bloggers A**.

Plaid-Laid,

Very good stuff, NO very very good stuff. I like the O-line review which I tend in tune too.

And I expect Kaluz to make the adjustment to full time leader smoothly and effectively. But with that said and the with youngsters on offense I'm still saying it should make for and interesting season.

I fully expect this ball club to be a top ten team. But just how high in that top ten we should be I just don't know.

Win league....humm who knows would be nice?

Win a first round.......or one and done again, more than likely.

Thanks for the time you took in doing that for us "bagpipers". It sure will be interesting and I can't wait. You got me pumped up.

Out!

Mike the Clone

DOH!

homer,
erick meraz is now a strong safety and he was mentioned in the post by plaid-lad about the dbs

plaid lad

really enjoy your comments and breakdown. If more people would post regarding their respective team as you, we all would benefit from getting to know the players/schools in our area. Now that i feel i have got to know them, I will be watching for each of the players you have discribed. Great job. Looking forward to your next post (D-line, I beleive).

PLAID_LAD What about Eric Meraz?

Just for the record, he is back at practice.

PLaid-Lad is right...............this is getting way to personal. Blogger............sorry if I put too much info out. Hopefully it works out for the kid wherever he goes. There are days I wish we could go back to the old days were you had to go to the high school in your own back yard. Oh yeah.........this is not Sanchez. Don't even know who that is.

Plaid Lad---as detailed and glowing as your evaluations are....I'm glad you're not reviewing the cheerleaders...you're not are you? lol

GLENDORA (LB'S)

The LB position at GHS is looking rich with returners as well as experienced players. There are several individual that will give threat throughout the season but none will dominate like the plaid attack of the LB spot at GHS.

Without further ado here's Plaid-Lads pick for the season.

LB-Horn is an all-leaguer and strong candidate to repeat his footbal skills this year. On the off season he has grown in height, weight and strength. His speed has notched up this year, and he is sure to get the head count for tackles. Laterally he maintains an excellent approach on the ball with the ability to come up big when Stryker and Company needs it most. Opening day for league play is a long ways off, but plaid fans all know he will be ready to offer his best.

LB-Young what a stud! He executes with strength and total disregard for limb and/or body. Based on his footabll abilities and over all size and speed he will control the middle of the playing field. If "slant-in's" are a teams favorite they won't be for long...cuz Young will deliver with nothing but pain to those that try. Young might get a little double play action on "D" as well as "O" but if Stryker has a choice (which he probably does) #40 will become his main rock.

LB-Niles is the terminator. He is undoubtably the thickest LB, Styker has this year. Niles is well versed on the LB position and is sure to dominate with deadly silence. He maintains size, strength, speed, and experience, which tops my pick as one of GHS' best to ever play the position. His ability to move on the ball for the sake of scrapping off offensive linemen and FB's will showcase him as he tatoo's his helmet on the numbers of RB's. #31 knows "that his time is right here and right now."

LB-Glassman received snap-time at the lower level last year. The call to start with the varsity will be a tall order, but I think he is ready for the challenge. Glassman has a good eye for the ball and closes gaps with descent speed. His field positioning and angling will provide him the opportunity to score big with those that know little of his athletic abilities. Look for Glassman to contribute to Stryker's arsonal of defensive weapons.

LB-Santellan received adequate time at the LB spot at the lower level last year. He largely stood out as a good athlete and with added snap time with the varsity he is only going to get better. He reads the "O" well, and has descent speed on closing gaps and gaining position. He's always committed when afforded the opportunity to contribute and I hope to see him display his stuff as only he can.

In closing, their are obviously others that will contribute at the LB position and as the season gears-up I'll express my thoughts on those athletes too.

(FYI: D-line next)

WARNING: In response to all PLaid fans..I'm only providing my opinion on the player positioning based on what I've observed (so far). These opinions may not be supported by any decisions made by any coaches.

Hey guys, as I stated earlier before Aram deleted -- this is getting way too personal and it ain't right airing all your dirty laundry. There are many people involved and especially a kid. I am sure Aram digs this crap - but I am sure MOST of us would prefer you take it elsewhere.

I am not sure but I have a feeling mrmans last name is Sanchez.

@ Aram, Hi

Can you see if you can find out any info on Diamond Bar's football and basketball teams....haven not seen or heard a lick about them thus far.

Thnx

Blogger.......... I am an educator myself. I am also an educator in the type of program that would fit Tim's needs (I think you know what type of program that is). LP would have offered him the better opportunity to improve his education.......smaller classes, better teachers, etc. As for the LP football program, I know all too well about it...........They haven't done a thing since Rick Ward and probably won't do anything for quite sometime.

Again, if Tim went to Wilson for the academics it would be all good. However, you and I both know, that is not why he went. It doesnt matter now.......he's there and hopefully it all works out for him.

i think i know who blogger is?

somebody affialted wit lp pop warners club

The truth is that Wilson presented the best opportunity in Tims case. Ok they pimped him yeah right. Amat and other schools were knocking on the door and they decided that Wilson was the best choice for Tim. Do you even know what Tims needs are academically he is not your typical kid? Mrman1 you are one pathetic individual and for you to think that Workman and LP are better academic insitutions you are a loser. I am an educator and I know from the inside out what happens at both of those schools. And for you trying to say that he was pimped around to be on varsity and he went to Wilson because he wasnt gonna play varsity at LP or Workman is ridiculous. You know nothing on the subject and you are bastardizing the situation in your favor. Are you familiar with the LP Warriors program?

"mrman1"

"In the grand scheme of things" ????

If you want to go that far; then globally, universally, who cares about the kid’s education? We are all just insignificant specks of organic matter. None of what we are, or say matters, because in an instant "In the grand scheme of things" our existence is over.

LP and Workman academically are not that bad. Both schools have great teachers and great programs in place to help the kids. The campuses(how they look) and the surrounding communities might not be the best in the world, but that doesn't mean the people working at those schools are not highly qualified to teach and it doesnt mean those kids are dumb. People like you, LAConq, feel LA and Wilson are better due to different demographics and other reasons which I won't get into.

The same people who think this crap about LP and Workman are the same ones who go to the Pop Warner/Junior All America games and feed this stuff to those parents. Academics are not just about test scores...............there also about the level of help and caring teachers will give their students. Instead of worrying about this, people are more worried about the quality of the football program. Say what you want, this is what happened in Tim's case.

I'm not going to sit here and argue you with idiots who talk about high school football on a daily basis! As I see it, some of you have no life except this blog/high school football. In the grand scheme of things who really cares about LA, Wilson, Amat, high school football, etc. All that matters is that these kids get a quality education, go to college, and make something of their lives. Just remember that parents/guardians do pimp there kids out for the sake of football (not education). Like I stated to Blogger earlier, " he knows what truly happened 2 years ago............don't play stupid because someone said the truth about it.

SGV Shootout II at Arroyo HS on July 14th

Teams: Arroyo, South Hills, West Covina, Rowland, Northview, SEM, Rosemead, Schurr (the champs), Alhambra, Pioneer, Gladstone and La Puente.

Promotion: Should be a lot of good skill players.

mrman1,

Everyone on this blog must see how much of an idiot you are, to make this comment.

“However, when guardians, parents, adults (whatever you want to call them) are more worried about him playing varsity as a freshman than him getting the educational help that he needs, to me that speaks volumes.”

“More concerned about him playing varsity as a freshman.” If that was their concern going to LP or Workman he could have played on the varsity as a 6th grader.

Any one that knows anything about the Hacienda La Puente School District knows LP and Workman are by fair the two worst High Schools in the District and Wilson is on top as far as education.

I don’t know much about the kid and his parents, but I do know that you are full of SH** making the comments about his parents. Based on the facts that you stated above, they made the best choice for their child. Bottom line parents that are in the Hacienda La Puente School District and looking for a better education for their kids send them to Wilson. Grow up get over it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aram,
What time does the Arroyo Tourney start on Saturday the 14th ? Which schools are in it ?

Blogger we have never met. However, I have met the guardians and Tim. Tim is a good kid, but we all know he should have never ended up at Wilson. He should have been at LP or Workman. However, when guardians, parents, adults (whatever you want to call them) are more worried about him playing varsity as a freshman than him getting the educational help that he needs, to me that speaks volumes. I'm not going to put Tim's business out here on the blog, but I think you know what really happened right before his freshman year. If a parents/guardian is more worried about playing time than a kids education, in my mind that equals............parent/guardian pimping out their kid.

As for the Amat and LA guys speaking on him leaving Wilson and probably going to their prespective schools.............they only go by what they hear. As for calling me out........I think I answered you.

Time will tell,

Last year's strategy was hand the ball to Edmunds and let him do his magic. Isn't that what you would do? This year, without Edmunds, you'll see more passing. Tartans have excellent receivers this year with good speed. At the helm with kluz, we will see improved passing and scrambling skills and speed. Different offense this year. I think the offense will be less predictable to opponents (more multi-dimensional)and much more of a passing threat.

If I was an opponent, I would be more worried about how I'm going to score against this loaded Tartans defense.

The thing that gets me is all these idiots on the board stalking crap about his parents this and that prostituting Tim. What are his parents names? I am his godfather and I dont appreciate people throwing his name through the mud. His guardians have done a very good job of raising Tim and I can guarantee he isnt going anywhere. Please you morons from Amat stop starting rumors and Conquerors please leave him off of these boards. Tims situation is not that easy as people might expect. If you knew his background you wouldnt be talking ish. Mrman1 if you know him really well then we must know eachother! I am calling you out! Ive known Tim since he came from Mississippi so how do you know him? And what are his parents name you big Bullcrapper!!!!!!!

blogger

coaching is involved in my guess

but he wont leave because the class of 08 is the same group he played pop warner with. But it should all settle out

I can guarantee as a person close to the situation he aint going anywhere! It is more complicated in his case than most people think it wont happen.

mrman
i believe u are referring to his GUARDIANS

and i dnt think he will be going to bishop or LA

how bout we try that private school in whittier...ummm i think its called st. paul!

i heard cuz torrel also left and went there, that he will be doing the same

GLENDORA (DB'S)

In years past GHS has been alittle anemic at the DB position. What a difference a couple of years make, cuz GHS is looking like Dr. Styker knew exactly what the patient needed. Time in the weight room getting hefty..hefty..hefty, means black & blue city for those that want to square off. So, here's Plaid-Lads DB picks for the coming season.

DB-Beckwith looks like he put on 20 lbs. of pure muscle on the off season. His angle of pursuit and first step has improved from last year. I see him contributing in alot of ways that will earn him notoriety and league respect. Hey, if you sling for the long pass expect him to hand you (WR) your lunch.

DB-Alex Nichols traded time with others last year at this position. This year he should be show-cased as the main dude. Undoubtably he is the fastest plaidy on the field. He comes equipped with twitch speed and the physical and mental abilities that will spell out some exciting times in the Tartan defensive backfield. Look for Nichols to mature and dominate at this position as the season gears up. I envision him tipping the ball in his favor and bolting into the end-zone leaving nothing but dust.

DB-R. Young also traded time with others at this position last year. He has great coverage speed, coupled with the God given ability to jump over his opponents for the sake of controlling the ball. Young can sting-ya if your not careful as his opponents will soon experience. With his speed inside and out look for Young to become more multi-tasked.

DB-M. Edwards...what can I say that I haven't already. Edwards will be a solid defender on the field of play. He's agile with the ability to position himself well and coupled with his natural speed I see him picking off a few this year as he beats feet for the end-zone.

DB-E. Meraz was a LB last year that Dr. Styker made into a DB. Meraz has great speed and displays an eagerness to learn from the best. Although, still on the learning curve he appears to be the perfect football student. Meraz can bring-it...with his size, strength, and mental abilities...oh, by the way he loves the contact. That's what happens when you play hockey before you decide to play football. Look for this dude to shine as the season matures.

DB-Crist is a tough kid. Lacking size he plays like he's packing 40 lbs. more then he carries. Crist gives it all when on the field and is never shadowed by anyone that might out size him. I see great things happening when he is called to contribute. Look for him to make some big plays when we need it most.

Rounding out the DB spot keep you eye on Woodward, Martinez and D. Nichols to also contribute this year.

WARNING: In response to all Plaid-fans...I'm only providing my opinion on the player positioning based on what I've observed (so far). These opinions may not be supported by any decisions made by any coaches.

"TheMan"

I believe the qb you are referring to is Anthony Sanchez who took over the reigns at qb last year for the frosh team after the starter went down with a broken leg. He was not at last weeks passing league game, but is currently attending summer school at LA.

If Gilmore is headed to Amat what a steal for Verti and crew. He can step in and play allot there. Amat is not as bad as people here are making them sound. I sat in the car accross the street from their practice last friday and those men were working their As-es off. looked pretty good actually.

Amat is a lot more than one player away from being a D1 contender. Weak D1 line Gilmore would get destoryed.

At Los Altos he wouldn't be featured, at best second option. The lack of coaching would hurt him at LA.

If Gilmore is headed to Amat what a steal for Verti and crew. He can step in and play allot there. Amat is not as bad as people here are making them sound. I sat in the car accross the street from their practice last friday and those men were working their As-es off. looked pretty good actually.

I heard lots of problems in the LA program, kids are leaving and the incoming freshman class is real small, about 45 kids, they usually have around 100 kids. I know about half these kids and 10 to 15 won’t make it through hell week. The team has zero speed; they don’t have one kid that runs sub. 5.0 in the 40. To top it off the great QB from last year’s freshman class left to Shea, unhappy with the way the program is being run.

Jake Vega can't weigh 205 pounds. I have to see that for my own eyes. I don't buy it. I know he's a bowling ball and I wouldn't want to tackle him, but 205 lbs.???

By the way, Jake Vega second half against Rowland last year. Wow!

Gilmore to Los Altos or Bishop Amat.

Time to reload at June 25, 2007

What are you relaoding with! Gun seems a little empty! We'll see what time tells......

Time will tell,

You got to be joking. Every team had a super stud that carried the team. McD for Covina, Mendrum for Damien, etc... Glendora had Edmunds. Teams will reload and do things alittle differently.

All this hype about Glendora and you haven't played one down in pads yet.

Still haven't convinced me that the QB spot or RB spot will do the job. Edmonds carried and I mean carried your team last year!

**plaid-lad**

how abuot glendora d-line? whats your take.

Gilmore should have went to LP anyway. He supposely went to Wilson for academics which was pure b.s. It would serve Wilson right if Gilmore left! I guess he didn't start fast enough!

I haven't heard that, but I haven't heard anything about Wilson either. That would be too bad.

i hear tim gilmore from wilson is leaving the school? aram is that true? i hope not that would be a huge loss to wilson

Can anyone break down Amats line and skilled players the way Plaid Lad broke down Glendoras?

Plaid-lad,
who do you think will make up glendoras starting o-line?

GLENDORA (O-Line)

First off, I need to address a mis-type on my last blog re; "Stockham"...He's going to be a Soph and not a JR. That still does not change any of my thoughts on his contributions this coming year.

GHS (O-line)
Losing athletes like Castellon,Hoppers,Holmes Coulter, Escalera, and company, is a tough pill to swallow, but re-loading this year should prove to be a work of art for Pasky. Pasky's taken special interest in personally deeveloping his O-line and his efforts will surely shine come league time.

ie...Steps..steps...steps...with great instruction and positive re-enforcement.

OL(C)Sefton- carries a mature attitide about his position at center. Remembering the assigned play, snap count, positioning, blocking assignment and any change-ups at the line of scrimmage can be nerve racking. But like clock-work he executes. His first step has visably improved from last year, as well as his size and strength. With every snap from the line of scrimmage he will undoubtably become the center ancor of this line.

OL-McGarry is a returner from last year. For his size he has quick feet. I've watched him execute and he knows his position well. Due to his physical built and size he maintains a lower center gravity, which means trouble for his opponents. Few will win against his strengths. Look for this guy to squeeze coconuts on head-to-head competitions.

OL-Noriega is another returner from last year. Like a guard-dog he protects his surrounding area with good line speed. Pumping iron on the off season has only improved his physical strengths on the field. Look for #76 to lead the blocking front on those long-pulling sweeps this year.

OL-Bachman received alot of snap time at the lower level last year. His call up to start at the varsity level will be a challenge that I think he is ready to take-on. At 6'5 and 240 lbs he has football potential. The varsity experience will become his benchmark for success as he gains steam and exposes that fierce competitor within.

OL-Beck played center last year and has been trading time at the guard spot this year. Undoubtably a human brahma-bull. This kid can get-at-it, producing nothing but total sacrifice. He execute well and maintains good line speed. Hope to see him gather alittle more play time with the big boys.

OL-Lilly played last year at the lower level. He once was a LB...but now butterflied into a guard. Go figure!..cuz he was made to play this position. Lilly has descent foot speed and understands his assignments. He positions well to capitalize on his leverage. With good physical strengths he is sure to be a GHS favorite.

Rounding out the O-line- (Tescher, Galardo, Manning, Matthews, as well as others) will vy for play-time this year for the sake of guaranteeing our future sucesses on the grid-iron.

(FYI: DB's next time)

Warning: In response to all Plaid fans...I'm only providing my opinion on the player positioning based on what I've observed (so far). These opinions may not be supported by any decisions made by any coaches.

Trojan Dad

Looking for answers how scouts missed this kid if he's the "best", "the Man", and all the other comments made.

?????????

Well i guess based of what is being said about Glendora (this early in the year) that they are a sure bet for the CIF championship!...Hmmmm....Eating humble pie is a B***H! But i guess we will all see.....

PLAID-LAD,

Great breakdown of GHS receivers, can you do the same for GHS defense (D-line, LB's, DB'S, etc). I keep hearing from bloggers and those who have seen practice, GHS defense is awesome.

stockham is going to be an incoming sophomore not junior

GLENDORA (WR & TE)

This year we will probably see a trading of time at the TE position. Returners: Jackson and Aguirre will fill that void.

TE-Jackson has always had a soft-touch on the ball. That's what makes him exciting to watch. Jackson picked up a few lbs. this year which he needed last year and from what I've seen it has not slowed him down. He creates good separation against his opponents when slipping behind the secondary for that clutch pass and is a sure favorite to catch a few "over & unders" for Pasky this year.

TE-Aquirre is a sleeping gaint whether he knows it or not. He has more potential then anyone on the team. He has improved on the speed of his "first-step" and is obviously the wider and stronger of the two. His contributions will be highlighted on certain O-sets due to his size and abilities to seal the block. I foresee great things from him this year.

WR's have long been called the "Go too guys." GHS has a few "go too guys" worthy of respect. First off losing athletes like Butler, Segura, Chakerian, and Petteruto, made Pasky re-think some of his offense for this year. Replacing those mentioned was tough but re-arranging the furniture is what Pasky does best. So this is Plaid-Lads observation for this year.

WR (&RB)-Edwards looks great. He has soft hands and runs routes well. He displays speed with the pension of coming up big when needed most. Like I mentioned in my last blog he might get the nod on D rather then O. But based on both positions I see him becoming maybe multi-tasked this year.

WR-Reggie Young is a gifted player. He has natural speed, routes well, can pick off floating balloons or lawn darts from any QB. There will be few SGV teams that will be able to keep pace with this kid. Look for #3 when GHS needs that first down or third and long situation to take place. Nothing but end-zone, baby!

WR-Crist is a gamer. Not much in size, with above average speed for the position...This kid "can" and "will" deliver when asked. He is a spiney player with the ability to gain separation on the D and capitalize on the open seams. Look for total sacrifice from this kid.

WR-Russ Johnson played last year at the lower level and traded time at WR with others. Johnson picked up muscle weight and improved on his foot speed on the off season. He has soft hands and routes well. I see him as the one player that will contribute and gain notoriety as the season matures. With the attention directed on others on the open field he'll slip into the end-zone for that TD....everyone in the stands will say, "Who is number 88?"

WR-Wallace Gonzales (that's right! his first and last name rhyme). Say it a few times, cuz it's catchy and he belongs to GHS. This kid is a puppy at 6'5 with the shoe size to match. As an incoming freshman he has soft hands and routes like he has played contact a few years. I see this kid and Kluz (and Jeffries) breaking records in the future. This kid could be a D-1 pick by senior year.

WR-Stockham is going to be a Junior at GHS and plays like a veteran of senior or better status. He's my pick to hone the position. Physically he is tough as nails, great separation on the ball, soft hands, descent foot speed, quality route guy, a threat shallow or deep, with the instinct to fight for the open pass and control the ball. He's truely a coaches dream. Here's the rub (if any)..Stockham for the past few years has played QB at the lower level. He is just as qualified to play that position. With Kluz at the helm at QB, Pasky must decide to use Stockham at WR and not shelf him as a backup QB.

(FYI: more on O-line next time)

WARNING: In response to all plaid-fans...I'm only providing my opinion on the player positioning based on what I've observed (so far). These opinions may not be supported by any decisions made by any coaches.

sh dad passing league don't mean nothing.The game is played in pads.

SH Dad,

Sounds like aces. Just tell me what time. Afterward, I'll go watch the All-Stars at BP.

Hey Hardwood,

Thanks for the scores from the Los Altos Tourney. Saw the end ofW. Covina/Alta Loma game. Two athletic teams but not much size. Alta Loma took that one. Also saw Glendora/Charter Oak game...low scoring, with Tartans winning by about 5. It wasn't really that close, but Glendora coasted too much and CO closed the gap. I know the CO was missing some guys from football and Glendora only has Beckwith that plays football (and boy can you tell he's a football player...he's huge!), so it wasn't a good test. I think they play San Dimas tomorrow against another neighbor school. Should be interesting. I like following all 3 major sports, but in the summer, the basketball is the most interesting because the games are pretty similar to how they are played during the season. Passing leauge is just so different that its hard to really tell how good a team is.

hey aram

my son goes to south hills and i just found out that they play Northview this Thursday comin up. All that talk about the northviews skill guys and the Oscar Robles Kevin Jones Tandem have gottin all the guys at my work excited and are gunna go watch that game. It will be fun to see robles and jones machup against De la Funte and are new gol dorian wells . Aram you better be out there because everyone will. You know 2 Preseason top 10 teams goin at it in passing league looks to be exciting.Go Huskies

Bravetown,

Yes, I'll be there.

Plaid-lad,

I like you break down...from what I see, I think you on pretty much on it. Look forward to hearing your breakdown of the WR's but also give us your analysis of the D.

ARAM, YOU GONNA BE AT BALDWIN PARK THIS AFTERNOON?
CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS TEAM GET AFTER IT.

GO BRAVES !!!!

Little scuffles happen at a lot of passing league games, from what I hear. I've seen them in almost all of the few games I've seen. What do you expect? Los Altos is Los Altos and it's not going to take any crap from anybody and Northview is a team in search of respect and won't back down to anyone. "Your right" is right. Something is bound to happen. But I did notice that anytime somebody made too much contact, Gano or Snyder were there to tell them to chill out. I heard a lot of that, so I think the coaches have it under control.

And by the way, a local coach told me something that resonates especially when this topic is brought up. He said you want guys with a chip on their shoulders on your team. How can you ask them to be great little boys Monday thru Thursday and then be animals on Friday night? It's hard to turn on or off. He said if you don't have some guys on your team who are bad dudes, then you're probably not a playoff team. That's loosely translated, but it's got a lot of true to it. Look at what these kids do on Friday night and put their bodies through. Mark Mendrun was taken to the hospital coughing up blood with a punctured lung or bruised ribs or whatever during a game and HE WAS BACK THE NEXT WEEK BEGGING FOR MORE!

These kids are ready to explode right now. They've been lifting and training all off-season and this is their first time out on the field against competition that's not part of their own team. You can't expect them to not have ego or bad intentions after they've gotten in the best shape of their lives and are dying to put pads on. If you've got a hard-hitting safety or linebacker and somebody goes across the middle, it's hard for them to lay off completely.

I guess what I'm saying is that these guys have to have a little bit of "bad" to them to be in this sport. If not, success could be compromised. I'm not talking "cheap" or "dirty" ... there's a difference. The smack talk, that's another story.

first off, great assesment LA Alum, posted without bias and true to form.
Now LA Conq, yea, your right, you deserve to get bashed here. First off, your right, there was some chipping going back and forth between NV and LA players for a stretch there when NV hit LA with some routes that covered some ground, but coach Arrellanes squashed that just at the same period that Coach Gano did, so dont make it look like it was a one sided deal. You had the LA TE chirping "get me the ball" "they cant hold" after a few of his catches as well, even after Gano addressed his team. just because Gano yelled at the top of his lungs and you were able to hear it and Arrellanes got his point across with a little less yelling, dont think it wasnt addressed on both sides. Character issues were a problem on BOTH sides for a small perioid there, but that is expected when you have a high profile team like LA and the program looking for some recognition competing, and maybe the lil step child held their own in some peoples eyes.
These two programs have no beefs, in fact i overheard that Gano actually coached one of NV's assistant coaches when he was at NV, and another Coach actually use to coach under Gano at LA.
Trying watching the games from the sideline, you get more detailed information.
and if call NV pathetic, what would call Rowland and Cathedral after their coaches almost got in a fight? so in your eyes, i guess only LA was the only team there with character huh?

The only thing I remember about last summer is that I bought a window AC for my bedroom.

By the way, first East Hall of Fame practice is tonight at BP at 5 p.m.

Aram did you start a thread on summer basketball last year? All I remember seeing then was some info on the Rowland tourney...

Los Altos Varsity Summer Tournament (Basketball) Results - Day 1 - 6/21/2007 Thursday

Upland 62, Bell Gardens 26
El Rancho 41, Whittier Christian 38
Huntington Park 39, Arroyo 23
West Covina 52, Hacienda Heights Wilson 35
Glendora 53, Salesian 49
Azusa 39, Whitney 32
Workman 52, Santa Fe 41
Los Altos 52, Downey Calvary Chapel 31

GLENDORA (Backfield)

Ok, we are just a week into it now, but I see great things happening this year in "Plaidland." First off, Kluz will be the shot caller at QB. Kluz is a baller and that is something that we have been missing for a awhile at the QB spot. Whether reading the D, rolling right or left, or standing straight in the pocket and throwing rope, or faking/fading on the hand-off and curl-outs he knows where the ball needs to go. Trust me, he knows! QB backup (Jeffries) although young often reads and executes like he has been around for a long time. With such a young arm he throws with great confidence and I'm sure that Coach Lawrence will have him dialed-in by the time the season comes around. At HB, Vega is tipping in at 205 lbs and probably won't win any sprint contest but his bullish lower center gravity and physical strength, coupled with his ability to read the holes and open lanes makes him a hard target to stop. When up against tough yards Pasky might go JUMBO with Young and Vega...(FYI: LB's bring your dental cards you'll need them). (FB-LB) Young is about (210 lbs) right now and with this combo Pasky is afforded the opportunity to pound the middle. Young is fierce and totally committed to getting the job done like no other. (RB)Holmes (Soph) has good speed and according to undercoaches he can dish out some hurt. What I've seen past and present he's a baller that any SGV team would love. He has no varsity experience but I think he will not have any problems contributing on Friday night. (RB) Edwards looks healthy this year. Pasky and Styker have him doing double duty rigth now on D and O but when the season rolls around he'll probably get more time defending the end-zone as one of GHS more solid DB's. I'd like to see him play more "O"...he's got speed to his "giddy-up" and given the oppotunity he'll score. (RB) Marteney has a descent first step and from time displays twitch speed. More time running and executing will only make him a better ball-handler. He too will score as he out runs those that give chase. (RB) Tarango looks alot like C/O's Crespo. They both have that rabbit like step in heavy traffic. Tarango is alittle light at about 160/165 lbs but none-the-less he knows the path to the end-zone. Hope to see him their. (RB) Karnoski...what can I say...Karno is Karno...and he's always fun to watch. Although pegged as a RB he is more in-line to be a HB or FB. Not much speed...but he's always the dude that you hope gets that break-out for game winning yards. (More on WR's and TE's next time).

Aram

All this Northview talk. Last year they came on the blog boosting about how great they were. Ended up second from the bottom.

Passing league means nothing! Get the pads on and we'll see who can take the hits. You don't get 1000/10 to pass when the game is on the line.

Take a look at BP and SD. Wow, some big, fast strong dudes on those teams!

Rumor has it Barbone is moving to "free Saftey" this year! I can't wait to see this bad boy hit someone in the air!

Yeah, that was KJ. He's deceptive. Robles looks a year better. I know it's early and only passing league, but the NView coaches have to be salivating over this team's potential. If they find a line, yikes! I've gotta see Covina, BP and San Dimas to find out if they can hang.

Aram was Kevin Jones the kid with the frizzie pony tail that was catching those deep routes for TD's? If so that kid can fly. Also little Seinez from Los Altos looks real fast. both those kids will have big years. I thought the Cathedral QB was the best looking QB out there, his only problem is he needs recievers that can catch better, I also think Oscar Robles looked real good
those two seemed to stand out the most.

First off, money is a terrible reason to get into any profession (other than stock broker or insurance). Whatever. You get into this because you love sports and writing, sometimes only one or the other. And like any profession, the money is bad at the bottom and great at the top. You aspire to reach the top. Like showbiz, I think that when you get opportunities to work at a Fox Sports or an ESPN or a Yahoo, you don't turn them down. So yes, I'd do it. But I don't think they'll come calling while Ms. Lindsay is taking care of business.

hey aram, just out of curiousty. does being a local sports writers get paid good? oh yea, if you were hired a job as a sideline FSN preps reporter will you take it?

I didn't see that and it's real borderline. The Wells comments were no good because I don't want personal stuff and assumptions about his situation at Amat. When he wants to talk about it and give his side, just like Mike McDonough, I will put it out there and people can comment. But until then, the speculation and accusations aren't going to happen.

About the frosh QB at LA or any other athlete. I don't consider it bashing to say a kid needs to work on speed or arm strength or jump shot. It depends on the tact. When people start calling kids "chokers" or get personal, then it's gone. That comment is gone now because it was perfectly fine until a certain point. Thanks for pointing it out.

Aram...

Why is it that you dumped comments made earlier on this blog regarding Wells but when Real Football Fan bashes the skills of the LA frosh QB it stays up for days? Anyone who knows LA knows who this kid is...that's not fair brother, and it definitely isn't cool to have adults bashing FRESHMEN. Seriously Real Football Fan? Bashing a developing frosh QB...you're pathetic.

Oh Josh...how funny you are! Here's why passing leagues are useless:

Okay, I'll concede half of your first point. Passing league does create somewhat of a sense of competition that you really can't get in practice and that can show a coach which of his young bucks will be able to step up and compete. But come on...your true football heart doesn't how until August when the pads come out!

Beyond that...all of your points about WRs running routes and QBs reading defenses are flawed and here's why: NO ONE plays honest defense in passing league...NO ONE! Go watch the outside backers and tell me if they are taking forward read steps like they're trained to do. The coverages that they throw at you are bogus (i.e. Nickel all day), and why not when you don't have to worry about the run. So the defense that the WRs and QBs are seeing is highly misleading.

Not to mention the offenses. Okay, let's do the math here...there are five guys in the route, plus the QB throwing the ball. That leaves your five interior linemen blocking with ZERO help from backs or TEs...riiiiiight.

Also, Probably the most difficult part of a QB reading a defense is not watching the DBs drop but, rather, having to deal with and see over the 6'2" 250lb uglies who are trying to kill him every play. It's like taking your driving test on a freeway with no cars...pretty easy to drive when you don't have to worry about other cars side-swiping you!

Last but not least, most casual passing leagues do not time QBs...sure there are the obvious times when someone holds on to the ball for 7 seconds, but please go watch a HS football game and tell me how often a QB gets to sit in a pocket for 5 seconds...umm...I'm going with NEVER! But in passing league everyone has the damn Indianapolis Colts O-Line! Go ahead QB...take your time and complete that 20 yard, triple move pattern over the middle...I'm sure that'll be there for you in October.

I disagree with everyone that says passing league doesnt mean anything....

- A coach can find out who will compete and who will not.

- A great time and way to perfect your zone coverage.

- The QB finds out how to read defenses and make great decisions.

- The Recievers start to understand how to get open in the zone.

Passing league or 7 on 7 is great and does mean alot. The passing game is a huge part of any successful offense.

sgv football... (yawn).... almost as exciting as watching a pop warner game.

yah aram you left too early before LA played Northview. That Oscar Robles kid absouloutly dismantelled and destroyed the LA defense deep. Robles and kevin Jones are one very scary tandem. that Jones kid outran and flew by any defender that was on him . WOW!! what speed. Robles and Jones ( im sorry to say LA fans) is probbably the best duo around so far. But like aram said its only passing league. Maybe Gano should get Robles to come to LA because they have no QB what so ever.

On the other there was alot of bright sides for our conqs. there are a couple of good recievers out there and mcbride looked like a beast out there as well. The most important thing was though are players have class. Any time other teams acted up Gano was on their butt. Everythings great in all with Northview they just need to keep the talking to a minimum and show of their amazing talents.

GO LA 2007 LEAGUE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!

You're right. Many of the Damien players will not be back until this weekend. Every summer many of the boys leave with their fathers to build homes for those who have none, and classrooms for kids who need them, and churches for all to worship in. The Damien belief is Faith Family Football. That is what a Spartan is all about. See you soon.

I think all talk about Glendora has to start with the front seven. They're going to be a force. I hope that Horn can stay healthy this year. He and Niles are going to be scary. I don't think the offense is too bad either. I liked what I saw of Vega. He's small, but he uses it to his advantage. He gets under tacklers and absorbs contact well. And then, most importantly, the coaching. I know some guys on here give Pasqy and staff heat, but I think they're among the very best in the area, top to bottom. Glendora is a sure fire Top 10 team this season.

Re:Chakerian../Young..
Yeah, Chakerian was a Senior and graduated..

Reggie Young was the man who blocked the field goal attempt at Rowland.He is pretty fast but not always a surehanded guy...He does well coming up at the Corner spot and likes to hit.

Aram,
What do you know about glendora as far as offense goes?The defense should be one of the best,if not, the best in the Area but the offense looks pretty bad...Kaluzny is a good QB but it is going to be tough for him if he has no run support.I know Vega was only a Junior, he played Fullback though..Is he playing RB now?As far as recievers go, they are going to be in trouble if Russell and Reggie are the only guys they got...It'll make last year's core look like Rice and Taylor with the Niners.I know Jackson is a sure-handed guy at Tight End and McGeary should take up some space on the Offensive line.Sefton is pretty solid at Center though he could definately use some more muscle..What else ya got for me, Aram?Thx.

Aram...

I was also at the 4-way at LA. Your take on Northview is right on as far as the look test goes. And GOOD LORD that A-Rod kid looked huge even from the stands! When he and the LA TE Rodriguez met in the middle it was like two dump trucks colliding!

My only beef with Northveiw was their character. Now I'm not going to mention any names here because I know I'll get dumped, but I think you left before the LA Northview match-up...bad idea. That game got heated, and it all appeared to stem from an enormous amount of popping off and trash talking by the Northview kid(s). Every single play he...sorry, I mean THEY, were complaining about "he's holding me" "you ain't got nuthin!" "where you at baby?" "Who are you?" "You can't guard me"...Seriously, just shut up and play ball. Stop degrading this sport with your mouth and ego. Where were the coaches? How can you sit there and let your player(s) talk like that the entire scrimmage? We could hear it from the stands and it makes a well respected program like Northview look like a disrespectful, undisciplined team. It was pathetic.

I hope to God that Gano would never allow our kids to sound like that...in fact at one point when some of the LA guys got caught up in the chipping Gano exploded on them in the huddle and said "if they want to do that BS let 'em...we don't act like that here!" Now that's a coach!

All that being said...I'm with you, passing league means nothing.

word is that the charter oak kids cant get gear for the hall of fame game from their own school... i'm sure that the bp staff will hook them up considering they are the ones coaching...and have any of you seen bp's stadium just curious to hear what it looks like

Charter Oak is repping the East side.

I believe there is a passing league today at Los Osos, 3:30 or so and Covina will be there...

Besides Los Osos and Covina I do not know the other teams involved, anybody eles have any info on this?

AnyMouse...

Mean Machine

I think your post is right on the money.If Damien is at the Bonita four way today it would be a waste of your time to go. All lot of their skilled players are down in Mexico building a church, houses and classrooms. Dan P and company will be back this weekend. This is the fastest/strongest teams they have had in a long time. They will have to pad up and remember the beating that they took from TC last year and see what they are made of.

Pads make you run slower. Helmets make you see worse (on straight ahead).

And the look test means what? Oh thats right absolutley nothing...have seen plenty of kids who have passed the look test and then when pads come on they crumble

A-Rod played varsity as a freshman under Coach Quinsey. He's a great athlete and even better kid.

So what school will the Charter Oak Boy's be representing at the East Vs West hall Of Fame Game? In need of gear ?

If i recall correctly, the Northview kid was up on Varsity as a freshman.

GO BRAVES !!!!

The Northview kid is Andrew Rodriguez an incoming Junior.

It's going to be very interesting to see Damien in a passing league game this early in the passing league season. There will be alot of new faces in new places just like I said last year. Varsity is a different animal. My wife never understood my insistence that Varsity is just "faster, bigger, stronger" and the shock of those factors erases any preconceived notions of good you are.

When my son came back from his first varsity wrestling tournament (2nd place @189..thank you) all my wife said was "THOSE GUYS ARE FAST and STRONG...BUT REALLY FAST!"

One thing that passing league does that pads doesn't is "expose" the lack of speed and athletism at the skill positions. Look for corners who get out run, turned around or just can not play without pads (big hitters) and then see them make All League within a system or successful season. See QBs who can not throw the ball well, have poor footwork and mechanics and then lead them deep into the playoffs because of their ability to lead and make big plays when it counts.

Passing league also creates a learning environment for players switching positions. LBs become DLinemen, LB become corners,DLinemen become LB, QBs become WRs and WRs become QBs and so forth. It's about reps and head games...can you handle them and what will you do under the lights that you can not do under the sun.

I hear Damien is trying out a couple of new QBs. Varsity is a tough place to learn the QB position but maybe the lack of bad habits will translate into a quicker learning curve. Either way it will be fun to see Taylor Herrera blow by people...now we'll see if they can throw it that far...and drop it in like a varsity pass. My Jr. year I had a WR that was like Taylor and I never could get him the ball on a 7 step drop back. I just told the TE, "It's coming to you!" before we broke the huddle.

Damien will be brutal in the D/O linemen department...probably the best in the SGV. That will afford the QBs plenty of time in the pocket while the RBs will chew up yards. This year Damien will have a 2,000 yard rusher and finally become a running team in the mold of the Ian Johnson teams. Wait but won't that mean Mcmahon will play RB again...yup just like I said last year...hmmmmmmm French word ....means.....I've been here before.

Impressions of four-way at Los Altos ...

It was Los Altos, Northview, Rowland and Cathedral. This was the first passing league situation where I've gotten to actually watch and concentrate. I had been at a few others, but nothing where I could get a feel. The results? Uh, I got no feel. Passing league is was one massive look test. That's it, that's all. It was nice to see a crowd out there. It was nice to get some of the football conversations going again. But when I watched the actual play, I couldn't make many assessments because in the back of my head was a voice saying "The defensive end would've gotten him by now." Plus, there's no running game. Passing league remains a terrible way to gauge a team. Having said that, everything isn't hopeless. It's good to see some competition and the coaches certainly get something out of it by judging what they have to work with. The only conclusions I could make was who looks like a good athlete and who has speed/hands. Here are my impressions, take them lightly because, after all, it's passing league.

Los Altos - Saw a few QBs and they all had their moments. It doesn't look as hopeless as I thought. Ray Rodriguez has turned into a beast. But the QBs almost got him hurt a few times with badly thrown balls that he had to go way up to get or dive for. He got shaken up on a couple of plays. Great hands, however. Bryce McBride looks like he's going to enter a weight lifting competition on some beach somewhere. Only once did McBride flash his speed and it was to get under a badly overthrown ball. He didn't catch it, but I'll never know how he got into position to make a play.

Northview - Pretty scary. Oscar Robles throws a nice ball and Kevin Jones looked good running routes (good hands). The Vikes were kind of the talk of the sideline based purely on looks. I haven't seen Covina, BP or San Dimas, but I find it hard to believe they'd do better on the look test. There was one kid who stood out, the coaches were calling him "A-Rod." Wow!

Rowland - I was pleasantly surprised with amount of athletes.. Coach Craig Snyder wasn't kidding when he said he had some good skill players. They look a little raw, but there's some upside. Rowland does pretty well on the look test. I put little stock into how the passing game looked (again, better than I thought) because the run game could/should be Rowland's bread and butter. Joey Chase was easily one of the best athletes on the field. He made a nice interception against Northview.

Roosevelt74? Remember Danny Lozano, Curtis Han, Fernie Montes and Mario Campos?

I didn't know Chakerian graduated. I thought they listed him as a junior on maxpreps. I'm familiar with Reggie Young. He blocked the FG attempt against Rowland last year to win the game, right?

Well if passing league were'nt important then why do it, im sure you are a dad ora homer, not talking from experience but out of your well you know what.

Passing league is of such great importance for sooo many reasons, so for you to make that statement shows you dont have a freaking clue.

As a matter of local fact the great gano staff really isnt recruiting like it used to, James davis left prior to his senior season, also a few great players who the staff was after last year ids who the staff really wanted and needed, met the coaches and decided against it.

Last years great freshman team is almost decimated as exiting freshman are the norm, and word is that the last Qber wasnt contacted by gano but by the senior Sandello, to come to Los Altos, and the Qbers dad actually researced the situation and even watched film of the kid his son was to compete against before making a move.

Actually any kid coming into los altos at this point is only coming in because they didnt do thier homework, South hills would probably be a better shot at a ring, and the way I hear the kids are treated after football season is over is pretty sad, try talking to the past two starting Qbers.

And by the way, after a year of great freshman coaching im sure the kids are sticking around for more, NOT,

After the passing game tonight there might be another few players to jump ship real soon.

Monrovia is at the 4-way tomorrow also at Bonita 5:00

Aram,

RE: Glendora receivers. Chakerian has graduated (unless you're interested in his younger brother who's one of the back up QB's). Yes, Jackson is the main TE (solid) and the WR look to be a mix of Sr.'s Russell (long and lanky, much like Segura last year), Reggie Young (speedy guy who plays some corner as well) and a couple of youngster's coming up who show some promise, including Stockham's (QB 2 yrs. ago) younger bro. who's just a Soph.

No clue. But if somebody knows, post it.

AT

anonymous

damien is at the bonita 4way tomorrow

anonymous

damien is at the bonita 4way tomorrow

Aram do you know who will be attending the 4-way at Bonita tomorrow

Heh... I'm still trying to figure out what's being implied by:

"""Who are you kidding "certain kids getting more of a shot to win the QB position". Gano has played that game for years."""

Let's look at LA's QB history under Gano:

1997- Santos (inherited from the previous regime)
1998- Godinez/Aguilar (Bigtime compromise)
1999- Aguilar (Godinez moved to receiver)
2000- Aguilar (not like anyone could displace him)
2001- Ordonez (transfer, no real competition)
2002- Ordonez (beat out Estrada... not by much)
2003- Estrada/Sandello (Was supposed to be settled in the Summer... the platoon lasted through game 14)
2004- Sandello (No real competition)
2005- Castaneda (Same competition as Sandello)
2006- Castaneda (No controversy, next in line were Howing and Padilla)
2007- ?

If the above list has anything on Gano, it's a history of being INdecisive about who wins the QB position, except in years where there is really only one option.

As far as this year goes, some think he may be giving his five QB candidates -too much- of an equal opportunity, that he really needs to narrow it to a couple of guys so they can get the needed reps. Especially since there are a few athletes there who could be useful at other positions.

Today's 4-way at Los Altos is LA, Northview, Cathedral and Rowland. See you there.

Real football,

Is this the same coach that I'm thinking about. If so, he'll kick his kids @$$ to make sure he gets the work ethic part down - the other stuff remains to be seen.

But if I'm a head varsity coach I am going to try to find a prototype kid and take a shot at developing him, rather than taking some polished JAA kid that will end up 5'7" 145. Do that and you end up like that struggling private school is now. You are trying to win in a couple of years with a kid llike that - not now. A bunch of great freshmen teams fail to progress as quality varsity squads. JMO

if the freshmen coach is the one I'm thinking of - he was a LA Varsity coach during the Cody years and has been with Gano a long time (minus the last couple of years). If so - he's a good coach. Can't blame him because he has a son. Godinez was on the staff for years with a son on the team. If the kid can bring it - more power to him. Doesn't sound like anything shady

Fan?,

Who are you kidding "certain kids getting more of a shot to win the QB position". Gano has played that game for years. It is finally starting to catch up with him. I heard that the freshman class is real small and weak this year. They usually have 80 to 100 kids out their and they only had 50 to 60 kids this year. Then you have the head coach of your freshman team who is the father of the freshman quarterback. O am sorry they haven't made that decision yet. I tell you if I was a freshman quarterback the last place I would be at is Los Altos, don't matter how good you are. I would wait till I’m a junior or senior and be one of Gano's recruits.

HS footballfan?, I question that.

Look buddy,

We at LA don't need your negative propaganda being spread over here. Save that for another local school. "certain kids getting more of a shot to win the QB position", you can see that from 1 practice. WOW thats pretty good. Maybe all the prior practices that you didn't go to have something to do with that. Coach Gano has repeatedly said NO starters have been named at ANY position. The practices are going well and the players have great team chemistry. As many have said, passing league means nothing. When thae pads go on, thats when your starters will truly emerge.

Passing Leagues are really no big deal. They have no bearing on the outcome of a football season. The passing leagues are only good to work out the kinks in your passing game and to help the defense with some coverages. Many of the things you see at a passing league will never happen in an actual football game. They are fun to watch, but when it's all said and done, they don't mean much.

At my school, we go to the passing leagues to primarily improve ourselves. Winning a passing league is not the first thing on our mind. We go to improve some things and to get all our kids reps (JV players included). Now we still compete and play hard, but if we dont win the entire thing, we don't sweat it. As long as everyone got reps and we improved some techniques, then we are satisfied.

Well if anyone is interested, Los Altos will be having a couple of schools out today for a passing league game. You will be able to see the QBS that they have and rate them i was out there yesterday and noticed that certain kids are getting more of a shot to win the Qb position. Coaches don't let some kids dad shove his son down your throats. Be fair to all of them and give them an even shot. Make your decision when they strap the pads on and don't let the politics come in to play because an administrator brought a certain kid in. All I know there is 3 lagit Qb's and one will come out the starter. Gano you know qb's make the right choice.

Tommy Tartan,

How did the receivers look? Was Chakerian out there? Was Jackson at TE? I'm not sweating OL, RB or QB ... but I want to know about receivers.

All this talk of great passing league matchups...saw some good looking athletes at Los Osos today with Etiwanda, Glendora & Colony joining in. There's some big boy matchups for ya. Don't know about those Tartans of a few years ago that Aram speaks of, but this versions looks pretty dang good. The first string backers and DBs look big and strong with decent speed. The O is coming with the "Kluz" at the helm they look like a passing game is possible. It's only passing league, but its nice to see that added size moving around against a bit of competition. The Etiwanda matchup is a little warm up for game 2 in the fall. Next chance to see the Plaid Boys is Tue. at Upland, and the next week Thurs. at Bonita. Not sure of all the teams involved.

2006 LINEMAN COMPETITION AT BALDWIN PARK WAS FANTASTIC .LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE NEW TURF.LAST YEAR THE RESULTS WERE TIGHT #1 CANYON COUNTRY #2 BALDWIN PARK #3 MONROVIA.COACH HEGGINS REALLY DID A GOOD JOB LAST YEAR.GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE SCHOOLS THIS YEAR.SHOULD BE A BIG SHOWING

In fact, I have a good story about Joe Torosian, who writes for the Mid Valley. He and I were working for the same weekly rag a few years back and the guy who owned it wanted to put out some sort of football preview issue. Long story short, I thought I was the ONLY guy writing it. It was going to be a league preview for the Rio Hondo and Mission Valley leagues. So I do this big write up ... literally 50-60 inches ... and I'm all pumped up for the issue to come out. So when it does, I open up the paper and much to my surprise, Joe T. had also written a 50-60 inch preview for both leagues! Imagine getting a Tribune and there's two extensive previews for the same league! But here's this little rinky dink paper and it's got well over 100 inches of preview copy for these two leagues. Keep in mind, this gig wasn't an office gig. It was just something you did on your own - scavenge for info and visit practice - but NOT ONCE did Joe and I cross paths. That's amazing! I'm sure we wouldn't have both done the same damn story had there been some sort of communication. Those were the days!

San Bernardino County Passing Tournament

Friday: games start around 3pm. Saturday start time and bracket will be determined by what happens on Friday.

The tournament will be played at Ralph Lewis Sports Complex. Take the 210 heading east and exit Citrus. Make a left at Citrus. The complex is across the street from Home Depot. You can't miss it.

Thanks for the advice, but it's not even possible for me to give out info about anybody's IP address because I don't have access to it. Nor would I if I did. People have asked me if I have a way of tracing IP addresses or email addresses and the answer is that I don't.

I have no clue where the comments come from. But what I can do is filter all comments posted under a certain name. Maybe IP address isn't the right word. Maybe "user name" would be better. Of the four comments under the name "SGVFootballfan," three of them have been about the Mid Valley News. Like I said, I have no problem with that, but I think this guy is trying to provoke a problem where there isn't one.

ARAM -- BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN GIVING INFO ABOUT PEOPLE'S IP ADRESSES AND INFO ABOUT HOW MANY POSTS. yOU ARE WALKING A VERY FINE LEGAL LINE RIGHT NOW. pLUS IT ALMOST IMPLIES THAT YOU ARE BULLYING THEM CAUSE THEY DO NOT AGREE WITH YOU. YES I TEND TO READ IN BETWEEN THE LINES -- KNOCK OFF YOUR UNDERLYING THREATS -- LIKE HOW MANY TIMES MY IP ADDRESS -- YOU ARE CROSSING A FINE LINE BIG GUY.

I'm sorry, I don't remember the column. I've written lots of columns. Give me a date for it and I can get it. Or, if you have it, post it. The opinion sounds right.

I know I've been very vocal about my disdain for those who put too much stock into passing league games. You have to understand I get a ton of emails every year telling me to watch out for "so and so" because of passing league performance. And then I also get some telling me that a team I have in the Top 10 was horrible in passing league and I'd better think again.

Anyway, I noticed that your "user name" has made four posts on my site and in three of them the Mid Valley News is mentioned. Is there something you want to say about them, but just can't? Do you want me to plug them here? You want me to throw up a link to their site? If that's what you want, just say the word, and I'll hook it up. Those guys are great!

Bonita Passing Tournament (this is always a good one, very well run)
"SGV Shootout II" passing league tourney at Arroyo HS (lotsa good locals in this one).
Those two lines sound to me like promotion to me.

Only you can answer which "local paper" you were refering to when you wrote your column. You used the line "local paper" in your column about meaningless passing leagues. So why don't you go back and read that story again and tell us which paper YOU were talking about! I have a good idea of who you were refering to but I want to see if you are willing to sack up and say it!

Mrman, can you post the start time and location of the San Berdo area passing tourney.

Aram is absolutely right about passing league...to a ceratin extent. Damien did well against Canyon Country at the Bonita passing tourney but would have been smoked when the linemen came on the field. Temescal Canyon probably would have been torched by Damien in a Passing League game but were smoked when the linemen can into play in the playoffs. Reason being Temescal Canyon was a running team and Damien was a passing team.

In a fight between an alligator and a bear ...the terrain dictates the winner.

Thanks Aram for getting the passing league info. Most bloggers just want to see football and their kids/schools on the field.

So thanks Aram anyone else want to contribute to the pasing league times.

SGVFootball,

"Promoting" passing league games? I have been asked by people on this site to post schedules for these things. I've been asked by coaches to let people know about them. I would hardly call that "promoting." If people are jonesing for some football, then maybe this will tide them over. And what local paper are you talking about?

My position remains the same on passing league games - they mean absolutely nada! And people who put too much stock in them should get their heads checked. A few years ago I heard how bad Glendora looked in passing league games. The reports were just awful, couldn't get a pass off and so on. The Tartans opened the season No. 3 in the area and were easily one of the best teams around. If you went by how they looked in passing league, you'd have thought they wouldn't win two games.

jonesing? I'd have to be committed to a hospital to go watch BP, Gladstone, Duarte, and La Salle in anything let alone passing league.

Hmmm, I was just wondering why Aram is promoting passing leagues? It wasn't too long ago that he ripped the passing leagues as meaningless, took a cheap shot a a "local paper" for even mentioning them and would hold a coaching 101 class for the coaches who thought they were. My, my how things have changed. I guess that "local paper" knew something about how important high school football is in the area!

ARAM, ADD LA SALLE ALSO TO THE 4 WAY AT B.P.

GO BRAVES !!!!

Depending on how much you guys are jonesing, there's a good one today at Baldwin Park. The Braves, Duarte and Gladstone will be there.

Other Important dates:

June 22nd-23rd: San Bernardino County Passing Tournament (all the top teams in the IE)

July 7th-8th: Adidas 7 on 7 Tournament at UCLA

Bonita Passing League Tournament: June 29th-30th

Bonita Tournament June 29th and 30th

Amat also at Walnut Tues. June 26th 5pm.
Amat at So. Hills July 5th as you know.
Amat at Servite July 11th 4pm.
Claremont passing tourney July 13th and 14th
Culver City and Upland at Amat July 18th.3pm
Lancer Legend Camp Sat. July 7th
Amat first day in pads Thurs. August 16th
Game one at Bishop Amat vs Los Osos August 31 7:30