MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Top 10 Games of the Year ...

Quit fronting like you have a social life.
Something tells me that if you read this blog, you'll have plenty of time on your hands between August and December ... and, that's OK. Needless to say, any kind of list isolating the top games of the year is subject to change. Things change. People change. Teams change. At least that's what she said ... minus the whole teams change part. Whatever. Anyway, a game that maybe isn't on the radar right now could be played for the highest stakes of the season. I doubt it, but it's possible. But for now, in the dead of summer, I'm confident in identifying what look like the biggest games of the season. Hopefully, these don't overlap. But if they do, with the Tribune scoreboard and your Iphone, you can be in two places at once.
1a. December 7, Charter Oak vs. South Hills, CIF-SS Southwest Division finals - Quasi kidding.
1b. October 26, Charter Oak at Los Altos - The Miramonte League title and a top four seed in the Southwest Division playoffs figure to be on the line this night, unless Roddy and the Panthers get crazy again. Anyway, this is a huge rivalry even when patches aren't up for grabs. Did you know Los Altos hasn't beaten CO since The Miramontes Miracle in 2004?
2. October 12, South Hills at Los Altos - A battle of Southwest Division heavyweights, this could be a semifinals preview. Two of the area's most successful programs, two of its top coaches and, of course, Dorian Wells vs. Bryce McBride. Don't think the former teammates turned competitors storyline won't be in-play.
3. October 12, Damien vs. Glendora, at Citrus Coll. - OK, we've got a nasty overlap here with South Hills/Los Altos on the same night. Coin flip and decide. This is a huge game for the Tartans and Spartans as it's the Sierra League opener for both. The loser can probably forget about a league title and faces a climb to secure a playoff berth.
4. September 21, Glendora at Charter Oak - Big Lou wants the Mayor's Trophy back. Glendora's front seven doesn't give anything back.
5. October 12, Northview vs. Covina, at District Field - OK, October 12 is going to be a nightmare. Is this the night that Northview tosses its big rival from the Valle Vista League throne? We're going to find out everything we need to know about the VVL on this night.
6. October 12, St. Paul at Bishop Amat - More October 12. What a night! I might have to chopper to all of these games for a quarter. Anyway, given all that's happened at Amat this off-season, nothing would be as bad as losing to St. Paul. I don't know what Lancer fans will do if that happens. Major blood rivalry here.
7. November 2, Arroyo at Rosemead - No disrespect to South El Monte, who I fully expect will split with Arroyo and Rosemead once again. But by this date, the Knights and Panthers will have both played SEM, which probably makes this game the difference maker in the Mission Valley League. Plus, this rivalry has a longer history of meaningful games.
8. September 7, Monrovia at Duarte - If, and that's a big "if," Duarte is able to win this game, it could signal an official power shift between the neighboring cities. And to the victor goes the spoils, a.k.a the talent pool. Duarte's resurgence just won't be official until the Falcs beat the 'Cats. It's great to have these two teams playing a biggie!
9. October 5, Bonita at San Dimas - Little boys from these two communities dream of winning this game since they're old enough to pee in the pool at Raging Waters. Smudge Pot - now that's a rivalry!
10. November 11, Loyola at Bishop Amat - Think about the Amat season ticket plan - you get Orange Lutheran, St. Paul, Notre Dame and Loyola. OK, follow along here - let's say Amat beats Alemany, Crespi or ND, that probably makes the Loyola game for a playoff berth, or a coin flip at least. And even if there's nothing on the line, it's still Amat vs. Loyola and all week I'll remember going to Glendale College in the early 90s six hours before kickoff just to to see Scott Fields run without having to stand along the rope in the end zone.

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NOBODY AROUND HERE OR ANYWHERE CAN MATCH WIT CO!!!!!!! NOBODY IS MESSIN WIT CO THIS YEAR. I DONT CARE ABOUT THE RANKINGS OR WHAT ANYONE PREDICTS. GLENDORA CANT MATCH UP WITH US. THEY SHOULDNT EVEN SHOW UP FOR THE GAME SOUTH HILLS DOESNT HAVE ANYTHING. DORIAN WELLS ISNT GOING TO DO ANYTHING. LOS ALTOS HAS BRYCE BUT HE WONT MAKE IT PAST THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE AGAINST CO. NOBODY CAN GET ANYTHING AGAINST A TOUGH CO DEFENSE WHO GOES HARD FOR 4 QUARTERS EVERY GAME.WE GOT A SMALL LINE WITH HEART THAT NOBODY CAN LINE UP AGAINST. THINK ABOUT THAT.
Posted by: COdabest | August 4, 2007 6:37 PM
This blog has gone stale.
Posted by: new writers | July 30, 2007 5:04 PM
when does the Tribune paper come out with the special section on high school football?
Posted by: HS FOOTBALL | July 30, 2007 1:08 PM
when does the Tribune paper come out with the special section on high school football?
Posted by: HS FOOTBALL | July 30, 2007 1:08 PM
The Camp varied in age between 1st and 8th grade. It was very diverse and fun for the kids.\
It was great seeing guys that that have played in Division 1 football or the NFL come out and teach these kids some football.
But it was great to see these kids work together depsite their ages and just remember the game is fun as well as competitive.
I dont understand why people have to hate on camps like these. The kids were laughing, learning and just having a great time.
I'd take my kid again next year.
Posted by: Witness | July 25, 2007 10:31 AM
Can Amat Beat Crespi and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame this year?...if the answer is no then the Lancers fail to make the playoffs again......Verti totally on the hot seat if they dont come up with the wins this year. two out of the three league games are at Amat, but does that mean anything anymore?
Posted by: Truth or consequeces | July 24, 2007 9:01 PM
I think the Eastsiders are not looking at the same names when you say that Duarte will beat Monrovia this year. Duarte has a great Running Back and decent QB and the line has gone off to college. Monrovia has a few good running backs a Couple of good QBs and their line has stay around for their senior year of HS football. The great thing is that Monrovia is rebuilding this year and has all of the Great Duarte Hawkes Super Bowl runner up champions attending MHS. This game is always a good game to go to for the exitment but I think that Monrovia will prevail again as they have for the last 15 years.
Posted by: observantcat | July 24, 2007 6:22 PM
And now...a reality check for Mr. Realist...
Bishop Amat owns a 19-8-1 winning record vs. Loyola. The vast majority of these victories were against the great Steve Grady. Amat always was "Grady's bane" because no matter how good Loyola was, they always had trouble with the Lancers and most of the contests were extremely close ones. Amat has also defeated Loyola the last two years including Loyola's Div 1 Champ team in 2005.
We own the Cubbies. If Amat is cold, Loyola is frozen solid.
You should make sure YOU'RE not high when you advise someone else to "Just say no to drugs."
Posted by: bluorca | July 24, 2007 3:54 PM
Plaid Lad, Just say no to drugs. We all appreciate your loyalty and enthusiasm, but Loyola knows how to win and has only had one bad season (last season), in recent years. So with all due respect, if they are on the way down then Amat would have to be subterrainian.
Posted by: Reaist | July 23, 2007 7:28 AM
Response: Joe Amat
Here is the straight scoop from Loyola. Grady left the field at Cubbyland because the future enrollment could not help his beloved tropy case any longer.
Making the championship every year takes alot of key personnel on and off the field, as you well know. Grady saw the wave that was enroute to plague the future seasons (as it is now)and decided to hightail-it out from coaching while on top.
He parted under good terms stating faimly life was something he wanted to concentrate more on. So much for bouncing the laddy's off his scarred knee's in retirement-ville.
Hearing of his return does not surprise me either. Grady was the selling point for young athletes in the hope that they would attend the school and play ball.
With Grady retired (so to speak) Loyola lost some of its glory and common zeal.
The real question behind his possible return would be why come back in the capacity of a D-coach? Why not just ask for his old job back.
I'm almost sure the admin staff at Loyola still have the picture frame marks left on his coaching office walls from all the teams he took to the promise-land.
Or maybe he realizes what I speak it true, and he does not want to begin years of a major build-up and have to endure those losing seasons that might haunt him.
Either way Loyola is in a downward swing and Amat & Verti are not. Coach D left Amat in good shape...unlike Grady leaving Loyola.
I played against Grady while in HS and I know first hand what he brings to the field.
Have patience JA cuz the Lancer's are going to fur their collars with Cub-hide. What a sharp look on a lettermen's jacket!
PLAID-LAD
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 22, 2007 8:03 PM
Plaid,
Talk on the streets - Legendary Loyola coach Steve Grady is returning to the Cub sidelines to help as Defensive Coordinator.
Can anyone confirm?
Does this change your take?
Posted by: Joe Amat | July 22, 2007 5:53 PM
Response 2: My Picks
Interesting prospects on your upcoming picks for the 2007 season.
Regarding the LA victory over CO (27-17)? CO has more horse-power then you give them credit. The game will difinitely be a close one with CO edging LA by 3 or 7 pts.
Regarding the LA victory over South Hills (28-24)??? SH is a flat-out better coached team then LA. SH is going to blow the socks off of LA with a 14 to 17 point margin of victory.
Regarding the Damien victory over GHS (31-17)???
By you posting this only reflects on one thing...that you should only be "picking" your underwear out of your a_ _ (rear).
Damien does not have what you think in the huddle anymore. Those that dominated last year are all gone. Morrison will be on a re-build this time around with the advantage going to GHS and Coach Pasky and their SENIOR EXPERIENCED players. GHS will dominate and prove to all that they are the premiere dominate SGV team to those nay-sayers. A GHS victory will say it all.
Regarding the Loyola victory you posted over Amat (27-24)??? Amat and Verti are going to post a big win over Loyola. Amats skilled players are going to school the Cubs and prove once and for all they haven't lost a thing in early transfers to other schools and that Verti and Company know how to coach and win.
PLAID-LAD
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 22, 2007 4:47 PM
My picks,
Our record against Damien over the last several years is 4-16-2. I HOPE we can start beating those guys!
Posted by: junior barnes | July 22, 2007 3:13 PM
My picks,
Oh yea, damien will lose this year. They may win next year when glendora rebuilds after losing a hell of a senior class.
Glendora's win record against damien is something like 4-2 for the last several years.
Glendora will shut down damien.
Posted by: take note | July 22, 2007 3:01 PM
no way!,
i dont no if damien will put those numbers up for sure gainst glendora...but there is no way they are loosing this year to glendora...i guess we'll have to wait and see
Posted by: my picks | July 22, 2007 1:37 PM
"To Haters"
Who are you repling to?
Posted by: not amat alum | July 22, 2007 12:20 PM
My PICKS:
not bad. but, damien over glendora 31-17 is a very far reach this season. damein's new offense will not put up those kind of numbers against glendora D...no way! glendora will win this game 17 - 7. and thats my final answer!
Posted by: No way | July 22, 2007 11:19 AM
Wow, it took you less than 24 hours to badmouth the camp. Good for you! I thought the organized eight vs. eight miniscrimmages were fun. My son enjoyed himself and I'm sure your son did too, if you even have a son. I'm pretty sure you heard from a friend about the camp and just wanted to badmouth it.My son had one on one time with Rix, McCutcheon, and Ryan Smith. Worth the money any way you try to spin it. And you obviously don't like the school so you will spin it negatively.
I like how you used two monikers to express your opinion. I suggest you use unsatisfied parent next or waste of time. I'll use great camp or Legend attendee. But now that you know what I will use and maybe you will use those names and I'll have to change it up.And we will just go back and forth.
Posted by: To Haters | July 22, 2007 11:17 AM
SGV Parent,
Why was it, specifically, a waste of money and not a good camp?
What made it bad and how did they use it to "recruit" kids.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 22, 2007 11:12 AM
This camp was a waste of money. They use it to try and recruit kids. It was not a good camp.
Posted by: SGV Parent | July 22, 2007 10:59 AM
Heard one of the asst. principles, who was walking the field say that about 50 kids showed up. I'm sure there were others, but the bigger names I saw were:
Daylon McCutcheon
Wesley Walker
Chris Rix (who had someone passing out flyers for his own "training academy" after camp was done)
After stretching, the kids went through a circuit of agility drills (ladders, hurdles, cones, etc.)
Then, they did some position drills with the respective coach/alumni. This was the best part of the camp, in my opinion.
After a break of gatorade, and a slice of pizza, they did some more position drills, and then they played some chaotic mini-scrimmages (which in my opinion, were a waste of time) before closing down.
Posted by: not amat alum | July 22, 2007 10:33 AM
Amat Legends Camp:
Did anyone attend ? How was the turnout, Kids & Legends ? Maty, Blue Orca, Joe Amat or Blue & Gold.
Posted by: curios george | July 22, 2007 9:38 AM
My PICKS:
October 26, Charter Oak at Los Altos:
Los Altos 27-17
2. October 12, South Hills at Los Altos:
Los Altos 28-24
3. October 12, Damien vs. Glendora, at Citrus Coll.:
Damien 31-17
4. September 21, Glendora at Charter Oak:
Glendora 27-14
5. October 12, Northview vs. Covina, at District Field:
Covina 34-24
6. October 12, St. Paul at Bishop Amat:
Bishop Amat 35-21
7. November 2, Arroyo at Rosemead:
Rosemead 24-13
8. September 7, Monrovia at Duarte:
duarte 24-21
9. October 5, Bonita at San Dimas:
San Dimas 28-21
10. November 11, Loyola at Bishop Amat:
Loyola 27-14
Posted by: pciks | July 22, 2007 12:01 AM
To everyone out there I am done blogging, there are just too many haters on here and when it gets to the point that I am ready to meet some overweight and out of shape loudmouth because they are an internet bully then I have found my limit...
Its doubtful that this person would meet but thats beyond the point, there is nothing constructive here...
This blog is less about prep sports and bonding with other enthusiast every day, it has become an encouraged soap opera...
I am retired, God Bless you all...
AnyMouse...
Posted by: AmyMouse | July 21, 2007 7:50 PM
Big Blue,
you say Mater Dei 36
West Co. 12
That could very well be,... I hope your wrong but that could very well be.
Posted by: Dan | July 20, 2007 8:59 PM
Mater Dei 36
West Covina 12
Posted by: Big Blue | July 20, 2007 3:28 PM
PLAID-LAD at July 19, 2007
I have firends at SD and Glendora, so I wanted to see them. From the stands, it looked like lineman pushing eachother to see who would cross the line first.
Didnt look like anyone would get hurt.
Posted by: Just a thought | July 20, 2007 3:26 PM
when u guys played against wilson????...if it was a real game u would of got killed on the run.....boooooyyyyyyeeeee!!!
Posted by: sgvpride | July 20, 2007 11:49 AM
PASSING TOURNY TODAY AT AZUSA H.S BEGINNING @ 3:00
GAMES AT 3:00, 4:00, AND 5:00
Posted by: AZTECS | July 20, 2007 10:15 AM
lol covina cheated? i take it u didnt make it to the second day. and for your information coach thomas and brown make us run our offense and defense that we will use during season, so shut up
Posted by: Anonymous | July 20, 2007 6:22 AM
covina cheated the system at the passsing league. playing 10-12 yards off. they kno all u can do is pass. It was weird. but they cheated. while other teams are really lining up and running there stuff.
Posted by: sgvpride | July 20, 2007 1:15 AM
Response: Just a Thought
You sound like a San Dimas fan/parent etc....
If your are, I saw something yesterday that kinda caught my eye from across the field while at SD. It appeared as if SD and WC "big boys" were squaring-off in a controled exercise "one on one" against each other without any protection. No helmets, shoulder-pads etc....what was that all about? I thought it was strange with the season just around the corner. Who would want to get hurt participating in that particular exercise? Why would the coaches condon it? Just my observation.
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 19, 2007 9:45 PM
Aram
Are you going to be at the Smudge Pot game at San Dimas this year?
What's your early season take?
Posted by: Prediction | July 19, 2007 8:22 PM
underestimation at July 19, 2007 10:15 AM
Don't get to hung up on the Covina Classic. It doesn't measure your team at all.
NV, BP and SD will give you all your can handle this year!
Posted by: VVL | July 19, 2007 5:28 PM
PLAID-LAD at July 19, 2007
I think you might be right on with San Dimas and West Covina. San Dimas looked very surprising yesterday and Barbone looks ready as can be. What an athlete...
I really liked the play of Mike Edwards yesterday. He can play the game. Wasn't impressed with the lack of speed from Glendora' linebackers. Big, but movement was slow!
I think the QB's both at SD and Glendora have to improve on being more consistent in throwing the ball. Hopefully time will improve their abilities and they will learn and gain more confidence.
Oh well, its just passing league.
Posted by: Just a thought | July 19, 2007 5:01 PM
Even in negative times there are positive things that are occurring at Amat. The positive is that several former pro players who had attended Amat in the past are starting to become more active at the school. These former players appear to have notice the changes and they are making their presence known by helping and giving advice to several players. If this was planned by Verti, then it was a good plan. Throw that man one "bone". If not, then give much love to the alums because these former players may do something for Verti that he is unable to do, which is to communicate. Hopefully, it won't be to late to help because some of the current Jr's & Sr's Amat players have a good shot at playing college football. Aram, if you want write a story about Amat, it would be a seller in the ol valley. Stay positive Lancers
Posted by: Hang in there lancers | July 19, 2007 1:59 PM
underestimation,
got you my friend!..you are right.
Posted by: Passing league | July 19, 2007 11:37 AM
passing league-
you're right we shouldn't put so much emphasis on passing league...but have you read the rest of the comments? isn't everything everyone is saying based on passing league? i think we're on the same page, it's a whole new world when the pads and helmets come on.
Posted by: underestimation | July 19, 2007 11:00 AM
underestimation - -
good for covina! really. but don't put to much emphasis on passing league. a lot changes when a qb is facing big boys rushing in with their hands up and receiviers with cumbersome pads/helmets.
Posted by: passing league | July 19, 2007 10:29 AM
Well if we are here taking guesses on who's going to win these games based on passing league, then Covina is being highly underestimated. Before the Covina classic they only lost one passing league game to powerhouse Los Alamitos, but at the same time they beat Damien, Glendora, and W. Covina and please correct me if I'm wrong because i was there at those games. and in their passing tournament(Covina-Classic) they managed to take second place behind Culver City...and let me tell you it wasn't a blowout. what did San Dimas do in that tournament? how about not even make it to the second day. and all this hype about northview..haha farmer and jones combined still dont add up to qb olivas, wr's tucker, williams, paredes, montes, olivas, jimenez, perez. theres way to many to name. last years recievers are not the zenith of the team or in other words for you non-educated they are not the best. to summarize, covina is good and although they may not be last years team, f*** last year.
Posted by: underestimation | July 19, 2007 10:15 AM
Response: Patrick (July 18, 07, 8:21 PM)
Regarding your snippet remark of "YEAR OF THE TARTAN."
In recent years, every SGV team has had its fair share of grabbing the brass-ring except GHS. You are right...we have commonly finsihed our season as a second or third seed in the SL, and then competed against a tough opponent in CIF...and exited the play-off's with a one and out record.
There is no disputing your claim of the past. In recent years Chino Hills and Damien have controlled the crown in the SL with strong senior finish in league comp. Considering what history has dictated, GHS could easily be painted with the brush of repeating their same record as last. Unfortunately, the stars and the moon are not in line to repeat a third place finsih in 2007 for GHS.
In 2007, GHS is sitting fat with experienced seniors returning in the skilled and strength positions. This in itself will provide the edge that was missing last year in their game. In 2006 Damien "had-it-their-way" based on the quality of seniors that started for Morrison. In 2007 the positional roles have changed in favor of GHS based on the aformentioned.
The three programs fighting for the the number one seed in the SL will be GHS, Chino Hills and Damien.
Look for this competition to come down to the last week of the season, with GHS claiming, "The Year of the Tartan."
FYI: An experienced senior team always has the advantage and edge over a less qualified and/or inexperienced team.
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 19, 2007 10:04 AM
Passing Comp @ San Dimas
We all got a peek at San Dimas yesterday on their own field. SD's QB situation appeared better then expected and they had a few WR that routed well and had the ability to catch the ball on the run. With the graduation of Joe and Company...SD isn't in that bad of shape as some might think. Barbone looks to be the center piece of any O and D productions. They just might give Bonita a real fight for that Smudge Pot in 2007. For SD alot will depend on how well their Big-Boys block up front and angle on the ball.
West Covina was also in attendance. WC impressed me most because they appear to have the moxie to beat anyone on any given Friday. WC's QB displayed great lineage and strength on his passes. Their WR showed they had soft hands with the ability to score. Their D (secondary) was sound and moved well laterally on the ball. Personally I would not discount WC from any league competition and/or CIF berths..quite yet.
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 19, 2007 8:43 AM
I am who I am....Anonymous
Posted by: The original Anonymous | July 19, 2007 6:06 AM
No plaid..im a 1993 Diamond Bar graduate....ask anybody that was around from then up to 2001 they will vouch for my identity. I am who i am...
Posted by: Patrick | July 18, 2007 10:06 PM
Response: Truth Hurts (Alias: Pat and Patrick)
Hmmm, I smell a common theme..I do believe that you have three personalities...who do you think you are,..."Cybil?"
Once again you bore us with the same blog you posted today at 12:42 AM.
Learn how to cut and paste with better accuracy.
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 18, 2007 9:11 PM
Glendora.. I played last year as a senior on a team which happened to beat them by double digits. And every year these same Plaid skirt fans are saying its the "YEAR OF THE TARTAN!!" with such pride and joy. But here's the reality- they have the same D returning(which isn't good if they aren't good in the first place, it's like the saying that "the Detroit Lions have the same D returning this year baby!"...but they never improve), their Qb has no arm or accuracy, and they have absolutely no offense! My prediction is that they will go 6-4 or maybe(italicized if i could do it) 7-3 with the annual 3rd place trophy in league, and a 1 and done in the playoffs to some mediocre team
WHo else in league do you think could possibly beat them OTHER than CH or Damien?? Ive been curious to hear what DB is up to . only rumors is that they should be better.??
Posted by: Patrick | July 18, 2007 8:21 PM
Would Plaid Lad stop posting under anonymous, you are not fooling anybody, very obvious mr oblivious and dont say its not you that is just a waste of your precious gray space.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 18, 2007 7:34 PM
The Truth Hurts~
I would be ashamed too.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 18, 2007 5:55 PM
Haha:
You would VERY well know who i am but i'm not going to put a bad name on my school. So thanks
Posted by: The truth hurts | July 18, 2007 5:12 PM
could u please email me the football schedules for Los Altos and Bishop amat-i follow both schools-thanks!
Posted by: dennis maldonado | July 18, 2007 3:44 PM
The truth hurts at July 18, 2007 12:42 AM
so your saying that glendora has done absolutely noting this off-season to improve and that the experience on the defense means nothing? wow thats a big blow to the players who have worked their tails off in the off-season to improve and be the best they can be. maybe you should actually go watch a practice before you say anything about them. you probably didnt even play agaisnt glendora last year you probably stood on the sidelines and watched.
Posted by: haha | July 18, 2007 11:43 AM
duarte will distroy monrovia this season!
Posted by: Dawg | July 18, 2007 10:39 AM
I remember Barbone from Jr, AA and I recall, during practices, most of our own players were unwilling to face him in the tackle drills. He plays with full intensity all the time.
Posted by: the good old days | July 18, 2007 9:59 AM
Wow!/Right Lol [one in the same],
Your an idiot. check your facts before you mouth off.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 18, 2007 9:46 AM
and NOW a word from Glendora's football players... UNBELIEVABLE!
Posted by: WOW! | July 18, 2007 9:17 AM
To: right lol
the last 40 i ran was 4.78 timed by coach p. im not certain what alex and mike run it.
Posted by: Chris Kovar #71 | July 18, 2007 8:42 AM
Response: Truth Hurts-July 18, 2007
If we are to beleive that your "blogging theory" is correct, then the SL teams that finsihed 1 and 2 in league will return in 2007 and complete the same task this year.
Now, if one was to support your theory, in 2007 teams one and two in the SL, would complete that same task with back-up players & inexperience. (???)
So, if your calculated theory was "right-on-the-money" (which you are NOT!) those back-up players would out-perform GHS' returners who started and played last year.(???)
If this is what you are trying convey you are...so-WRONG!
Every team in the SGV evolves from year to year. Hitting those high and low points is what is expected.
What gives the advantage to those that accomplish a degree of success, is their ability to re-load or return the following year (season) with establsihed personnel in the strength and skilled positions.....and that is exactly where GHS is on the calulated tables by those that UNDERSTAND the game.
FYI: My fellow student, you get an "F" (FAILURE) for not backing your theory and failing to provide any evidence of a table of resource.
*Please re-apply again in the "FALL," and plan on taking this simple "Football 101" course over.
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 18, 2007 7:56 AM
The truth hurts at July 18, 2007 12:42 AM
all you haters have one thing in common...SHORT MEMORIES!
Posted by: Anonymous | July 18, 2007 7:14 AM
PASSING TOURNY THIS WEEKEND, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
AT AZUSA H.S.
Posted by: AZUSA | July 18, 2007 7:04 AM
Glendora.. I played last year as a senior on a team which happened to beat them by double digits. And every year these same Plaid skirt fans are saying its the "YEAR OF THE TARTAN!!" with such pride and joy. But here's the reality- they have the same D returning(which isn't good if they aren't good in the first place, it's like the saying that "the Detroit Lions have the same D returning this year baby!"...but they never improve), their Qb has no arm or accuracy, and they have absolutely no offense! My prediction is that they will go 6-4 or maybe(italicized if i could do it) 7-3 with the annual 3rd place trophy in league, and a 1 and done in the playoffs to some mediocre team
Posted by: The truth hurts | July 18, 2007 12:42 AM
FANatic at July 17, 2007
Kovar DOES NOT run a 4.7
That means he is faster than Nichols and Edwards
Right! Who's running the watch?
Posted by: Right LOL | July 17, 2007 10:37 PM
RE: How many points will the Tartan D score
There's no doubt in my mind Tartan D will score more points this season than some "not ready for prime time" offenses. You have to consider the fact that when Horn and Young are not playing LB, Pasky uses them as RB's when the going gets tough and short yards are needed. LB Niles is a backup tighend and both DB's Edwards and Nichols have and continue to play offensive receivers/wideouts in key situations. D-lineman Kovar runs 4.7 in the 40 and is as strong as an ox.
These boys are totally capable of causing turnovers and taking loose balls for a long ride.
I'm with MTC on this one!
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Posted by: FANatic | July 17, 2007 7:26 PM
Plaid-Lad
Yeah but the pressure we put on should result in some turnovers and some turnovers lead to scores and that's what will make it interesting from a defensive standpoint.
It was asked just from a speculative point of view something to have fun with and guess at.
Late!
Mike the Clone
Posted by: Mke the Clone | July 17, 2007 6:44 PM
Response: MTC
As good as the GHS' mighty-D will look this year, I picture them pressing and physically controling more offenses then scoring points. I truely believe that our opponents will have difficulty converting on short yardage situations. Based on that type of ball exchange GHS' offense will naturally receive more execution-time to prove just how good they actually are......This total team combination will be at best hard to defeat.
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 17, 2007 5:05 PM
Mater Dei Vs. West Covina, not a top game.... MD is ranked No 1.... in most polls.... and is predicted by most to win the Pac5... West Covina is neither.... that is why it is not a top game.
Posted by: Hey West Covina Fan!! | July 17, 2007 4:05 PM
Thanks PL and MTC, good to be back!
I was away on safari in the deepest of African jungles when I happened across a cave guarded by a serpant. I was able to coax the serpant away with a peice of fresh meat from my earier kill. I ventured into the cave and saw two shadows hiding behind a rock. When I finally aimed my 30,000,0000 candle light spot on the two shadows in the dark, they turned out to be Barroid Bonds and Spartan Man. They rushed passed me and must of made it back to the main land. You can blame me for their release...sorry bloggers!
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Posted by: FANatic | July 17, 2007 1:51 PM
Yeah AT I'd agree on your take 21 is the ceiling.
We are pretty D-Heavy! Now with that said here's one for you guys to hack away at.
How many points do you guys think this defense alone will score this season?
OUT!
Mike the Clone
Posted by: Mike the Clone | July 17, 2007 1:25 PM
Response: FANatic
Okay someone cancel the "missing persons" report on FANatic.....(what was once lost is now found)
Glad to hear from you....rumors had it that a band of gypsies kidnapped you and were holding you ransom. Sure glad the Tribune has such deep pocket$. Welcome back!
I agree with your GHS picks....but I think the CO game will be a close finish....GHS by a few nose hairs.
Posted by: PLAID-LAD | July 17, 2007 1:25 PM
OK, Aram, let you slide on this one!
You are right about who in the valley will score significantly, if at all, against these two defenses.
This may sound funny, but I believe both D's may actually be stronger this year, dispite Glendora losing Bruno and CO losing Pasalo. The total D experience level has risen so significantly with these teams, that they more than compensate for the loss of the areas premier LB's. Strange but true.
Both D's have so many super studs, that I would love to see both D's play one another...crazy huh!
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Posted by: FANatic | July 17, 2007 1:04 PM
My bad, that's right it was 14-7. Was 7-6 CO the whole game and then Glendora scored late and got the deuce. Wasn't there, but I spent most of the night on the phone with Steve Ramirez who was giving me play-by-play.
Whatever, the point still stands, who's scoring 21 on either of defenses?
Posted by: Aram | July 17, 2007 12:38 PM