Tribskin Pick'em, your predictions and ours

Alumnus,

That's a great idea, go for it.

Bleeds blue and gold,

Good Idea,
I think maybe I should wear my old letterman jacket that has my CIF football championship patch.

Alumnus,
Not making excuses, just stating fact. Plain and simple.

I have my hat already, as far as my sweatshirt, I'll wear the one that says AMAT ALUMNI.

Gstone

Here it is in a nutshell...

82-7 last two years....

Be careful for what you ask for and do some real soul searching..

Enough said

Okay GStone...I went to the game thinking to myself. You know what GStone may have some insight that I do not have. Besides, what happened at last year's game has no bearing on what will what will happen this year's game. Boy, I could not have been more wrong.

GStone, here is my overall impression of the game at Citrus. I left after the 3rd quarter; because, I was bored to tears.

I am not sure if San Dimas has an impressive running game or Gladstone just has a poor defensive line. The San Dimas running backs either ran through or around the Gladstone defenders at will. The San Dimas quarterback does not appear to be the strength of the team. He missed a few wide open receivers. He will need him to improve his passing if they want to contend for a league title.

On defense, again, I was not sure if San Dimas has a really strong defense or Gladstone just has a poor offense. Gladstone could not do much on offense.

Obvously, I am describing a one-sided game. It was over by the first quarter. San Dimas could have won the game 60-0. Gladstone has a really under-sized team and does not appear to have a lot of speed. I think they are going to have another long season...even in the Montview League.

Bleeds Blue and Gold,

Here is what I'm going to do. I am going to go out and buy a blue sweatshirt when it gets cold. The point of the blue is to support the team. The kids are stoked that everyone will wear blue. Don't let them down on the cold days because they don't sell a blue sweatshirt. Wear the plain blue and a Amat hat. It means a lot to them.

Don't make excuses. Find a way to make a tackle, block, catch, throw, and Wear Blue!

I AM THE OIGINAL BLEEDS BLUE AND GOLD...

I agree that the AMAT NATION logo shirt gives the wrong impression. That was idea concieved by the Booster Club so send your complaints there.

The school wants everyone to wear blue to the games to show our color, well that's fine and dandy right now in August with a t-shirt but what are we going to do when the weather gets cold? All they sell are grey sweatshirts. Apparently they are not planning it correctly.

Now as far as JV Parent, injuries are part of the game, the boys have been going at it real hard this summer, unlike the JV team who have had limited practices over the summer, I hardly saw them on the field at all. Are you sure your kid will be on the squad next year and if he does, will he make a difference?

Keep the faith, we'll do OK. Remember, the REAL hitting starts tomorrow night.

JV,
First of all let's the staff the chance of at least playing the games before you start saying they will get out coached. A persan can learn alot by mistakes they make and yes they did make some last year . They have made changes with the staff so give them a chance before you judge them. Second of all I totally agree with you on this nation bulls_it . We are LANCERLAND and that is what we are now and forever. Next thing you know they will try to take THE AMAT FAMILY thing away .

I think the gladstone VS. san dimas game is going too be close this year if gladstone can stop the run.. cause san dimas cant pass for.... watch Mr richie gurrola too be a standout for gladstone

Amat 73, no beef with the coaching staff. just calling it the way I see it truthfully. The team does not look ready offensively. I did say the defense looked to be good. My kid will play for that staff next year, theres no knock on them, but I do see them getting out coached and out adjusted at half time by the coaching legends they will run up against. Calling it like I see it and dont be surprised if we start out 0-3. I want what all Amat backers want, WINS, but lets be truthful and not be Raiders fans here. call it like you see it....who the heck allowed those t-shirts of Amat Nation to be silkscreened. Raider mentality is really striking this once proud school hard. I hate that shirt it disgust me...what next Amat window stickers that read Amat FUK the rest....this has got to stop.

JV AMAT PARENT,
Could it be your beef is with the coaching staff and not the condition of our team. It sounds like a bit of sour grapes.

ehdh-----What?? Just say no.

AMAT PARENT ... BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL !!!
Win or lose , you should back the program your kids play for . Don't WOOF now & then jump on the bandwagon later .I met one of the Glendora linebackers while I was having lunch on Sunday , look out SGV , Glendora looks T O U G H !!! It is gonna be a LONG season for the Glendora HATERS club .The WING T ? Maybe the statue of liberty play too , it has been a popular play too as of late . What about the swinging gate ? BOTH RIDICULOUS !!!

TM
GO GO GLENDORA !!!

im goig with san dimas, but they run a wing-T offense. thats the worst type of offense to go see. its just boring to watch. some colleges dont even look at players that play at schools with a wing-T offense cause its all trickery with multi-handoffs and fake pulls.

AMAT by a FG, keeps the crowd on their feet...

GSTONE at August 28, 2007 08:45 PM

You guys got trucked last year 40-7. Your turn over’s last year were caused by getting hit very hard by soft SD. LOL

Just remember that defense you scored a big 7 points last year has everyone returning except two guys.

Last year the game was over at the first quarter mark and Barbone didn't play second half and stilled racked up 70 yards.

Your talking alot of smack for a team who has alot to prove.

Henry,

First of all mind your own business. Second, as a fellow graduate you should have more faith in our guys. We just turned the ball over too much last year. I'm sure coaches worked on it. Barbone played against us last year and did nothing. We'll shut down Barbone, keep the ball, and win the game. Hope your at Citrus so you can see that I'm right.

ORIG. BLEEDS B&G,
I have watched thru

the fence and I have watched them

up close, I know where the varsity team is my

son played varsity last year. Their offense

looks stagnant. no passing game whatsoever.

Defensively they look solid but lots going

both ways. come the 4th quarter those players

will be out of gas. 7-8 kids not in pads and

hurt. one or two on crutches. and were playing

Los Osos give me a break we look weak ass.

Listen GStone:

As a former Gladstone graduate, I can tell you that GHS has not beaten a quality opponent in a long time. Even during its nice little run a few years ago, GHS never advanced beyond the first round of the playoffs. Therefore, I would not be referring to San Dimas as "Soft Dimas" because, they may run your team off the field. That Barbone kid is pretty good.

Good luck!

ciao

I AM THE ORIGINAL BLEEDS BLUE AND GOLD...

JV Amat Parent, if you really are one, what team are you looking at? Those are the freshmen on your right side. The varsity is on your left.

Amat Varsity opinion ,

Good Defense but Offense looks so,so hum drum , weak. Oline has players hurt.

Da Bears (los osos) are for real. Amat will have their hands full. Da Bears 28 Lancers 21

AMAT IS GOING TO DOMINATE LOS OSOS
I MEAN CMON FRED HAVE U SEEN AMAT PRACTICE THEY ARE VERY TALENTED AND HARDWORKING AND THE FINAL SCORE:

AMAT 28

los osos 7

AMAT IS GOING TO DOMINATE LOS OSOS
I MEAN CMON FRED HAVE U SEEN AMAT PRACTICE THEY ARE VERY TALENTED AND HARDWORKING AND THE FINAL SCORE:

AMAT 28

los osos 7

sAINTS,

Just keep talking!!! Gladstone does it's talking on the football field. Everyone in the valley knows about soft dimas. Your guys cant hit and the people at Citrus will see that Thursday. No one on that defense can stop our top backs. Our guys are looking for the contact while yours run away. Dont go into hiding after the game. I want to hear what you have to say after I say, I told you so.

I thought the starting corner was a guy named "Savage" or was he the safety?

Also, I believe Edgewood is he only other school to win a mythical "national title" in this case baseball 1977.

To all the haters out there, watch out. Coach Thomas feels that this team will show signs of life. Thus, 11-2 season isnt in the future, maybe, but a "three-peat" is well under way !

JFR, Edgewood never was a big football school, now baseball, that's another story.

JFR,

I'm guessing basketball coach/AD Paul Reed
(although he doesn't look so much like a DB now)

Do I win?

Freddie,
Trivia, Who was the staring corner opposite coach bogan at edgewood. Hint... He also is a coach at South Hills.

Freddie,
Isn't edgewood down the street from it's big brother, BA. I used to enjoy disposing of those trojans every year in league, it was always a nice tune-up for playffs for the Huskies. I'm sure I'll be seeing you on the sidelines this year. wink wink.

Yes, we're planning full coverage for Week Zero games. And our football preview edition comes out Thursday.

BTW, if you are attending the Bonita-Covina game Friday, don't head over to Glenn Davis Field. The new carpet is still in the truck and they are playing the game at San Dimas HS.

The new turf surface is supposed to be ready for the week three home game against Canyon.

Fred,

Will there be a coverage of Fridays 0 week games in the tribune this friday or do we have to wait til week 1 for the full opening season coverage?

Fred

Do you know who are the top high school prospects in SGV for this coming season and whats teams they play for ? Thanks

Trojan Man STOP .A LINEMAN on a OK TEAM , won league @ RHS , but THAT WAS IT !!! I know you & you used this played out name even in JAA. So you did go to USC, SO WHAT you are a KNOW IT ALL. FYI you WERE great in JAA. SO WHAT !!!

AMAT RULES !!!

AMAT 21

Los Osos 7

Big Daddy

Fred will come thru very soon!

GSTONE at August 27, 2007 02:12 PM

Sorry to say dude, you have nobody that can run better than Barbone. End of story!

If you really did read the article, you wouldn't have opened your mouth about off season workouts. Pretty apparent, you know nothing about him or the others Saints weapons they will bring on Thursday.

You think Jon-Jon was the only factor why they finished second in league... We'll only 6 starters graduated from last year team..

A lot of players stepping up to help this year

Tommy Tartan, you saw the pictures of Aram's food, but I had to watch the big guy eat it. Sorry, this isn't Prep sports and life anymore, just prep sports. But I might throw on other sports topics from time to time. We'll see.

Hey Fred,

R U gonna start showing us pictures of food like Aram used to do? Like I really care what you have for lunch. (ha haa) Good luck to the "big guy" but I'm likin what ur bringin here. Thanks, and see ya at Citrus stadium on Sept. 7th? Good luck to all the teams that play this week.

I like:
Covina over Bonita
Ayala over Duarte
Damien over Poly
Diamond Bar over Temescal
Chino over Compton

Supporting the Sierra league brethren! (and our opponent Covina. I want to see them coming in strong and off a win. To be the best you gotta wanna beat the best) Good luck guys.

I wouldn't just put the finger on FBFAN alone but also Traveller II's offical Pooper Scooper Guy, ToJAN Man, the Toe Jam Man holding the broom and the steel pan.

Saints,

No Jon Joe = Gladstone victory!!! I read the article. Barbone is one guy and We got a couple guys that can run as well or better. BTW Our guys get featured by the Tribune not the DB. I saw in the article one of your key players is 145 lbs. Better get him some body armor so he doesn't get hurt. Our team is much improved and we can't wait for Thursday.

FRED,
Maybe now you will understand what we are up against with a comment like fbfan's. Why in the world would we blast you. Smart money says Los Osos is the pick . This is just another case of some a_ _ hole trying to stir up the pot. In any case we will be rooting for our LANCERS on game day and see if they are on the right track with the new changes . GO LANCERS .

Valle Vista League may be dogfight
San Dimas' playoff hopes boosted by graduation of Covina players.

How does the story break in the Daily Bulliten????? No Tribune Love???

Cal preps has predicted

Los Osos 35
Bishop Amat 21

GSTONE

Better read the Daily Bulletin article that broke today on Barbone. Your info has no merit or truth

The kid a fast beast! They have more speed than last year.

thanks mistake, I fixed it

the date should be aug 31 not sept 31

San Dimas vs. Gladstone, San Dimas + 21

Ontario at La Puente, Ontario + 10

Los Osos at Bishop Amat, Amat + 7

Temescal Canyon at Diamond Bar, Temescal Canyon + 14

Covina at Bonita, Covina + 2

San Gabriel at Walnut, San Gabriel + 7

Diamond Ranch at Edison, Edison + 30 (Panthers have more stones than San Quentin)

Ganesha vs. Azusa Who cares

Duarte at Ayala, Ayala + 7

Damien at Riverside Poly, Damien + 21

Mountain View vs. Workman Workman + 1 (Spectators from both sides to meet for Tacos at El Paisano after the game, plenty of room for all)

Sierra Vista vs. Glenn Glenn + 3 (Excelsior HS after dark, errrrrr)

Compton at Chino, Compton + 21

Villanova Prep vs. Western Christian ? I have no idea, but I never bet against teams with Christian in the name

Bassett at El Cajon Christian, ? See above

G-STONE is ready for San Dimas this year. Heard Nico didn't put much work in during the off season. We'll shut him down, seeing that's all SD has. Turn overs and Jon Joe beat us last year. Won't happen this year! Get ready for a beat down.
G-STONE 37
San Dimas 14

Covina minus McD = 3-7 season. lets face it they are not going to match what they did last season. Those season come around every so often and Covina will get another one soon enough, just not this year.

Fred, I understand that predictions are predictions. What basis are you picking Bonita over Covina. Look dude let me break this down to you. Majority of the Seniors on the team now have been together since Freshman even Covina Vikings and WC Bruins. As Freshmen they were 9-1. As JV they were 8-2.(Sophmore year). Junior year most were dressing and playing Varsity. Majority of the Seniors that left Varisty did not play. We had a good mix of Jr and Seniors playing togther. Now all the boys from freshmem year are here now. We have a good mix once again of Jr and Seniors. WE have talent, I just hope everyones predictions aren't only base on the fact the MMCD left. WE have some Big Boys, track stars and alot of talent where it counts. That's cool the you pick Bonita, and everyone is expecting us to fall on our face. Keep looking past us and we will surprise you.

A prediction is a prediction no offense taken in Freds. What Amat team is going to show up is yet to be seen and we will take it one game at a time. Los Osos is a good team and could very well come in to Keifer and get a W...I will go with Amat in this one.

Los Osos by 10 ...

I AM THE ORIGINAL BLEEDS BLUE AND GOLD...

Predictions are one thing, outcomes are another. We'll just play them one at a time and see how they fall into place. Besides, vicotry is sweeter when you are the underdog.

I don't take offense one bit to Fred's prediction. I don't think that most knowledgeable lancers will either.

Los Osos is the #27 ranked team in California, according to CalPreps - for what that is worth. Whatever it means - they have horses.

amat has a bundle of question marks that will hopefully be answered with some young talent that is getting an opportunity.
We think that they have ability, we'll see how they use what the stafff has brought out.

Big test for week 0 - certainly the best matchup of the week

FBFan, a tongue lashing? It is what it is, a prediction. Of course I'd like to see Amat win, as I would any other local against outside teams. But I'm still going to give my best guestimate, because I'm going head-to-head with former Trib prep editor Steve Ramirez

FRED FRED FRED FRED FRED

Los Osos over AMAT

Boy have you left yourself open for a tounge lashing from the AMAT faithful. I must admit you have more nads then I have given credit for. I like it! Los Osos for a young program has risen quickly in the ranks but to go out on a limb like this you have nads the size off chernoble. You may be right on your pick this early in the season.

This is the huuuuuuge blast of the day.

fred,
i really do hope to see you there so i can see your face when you're proven wrong. i mean have you even checked these covina boys out? i reckon not. maybe you should head over to covina for a practice or two to see what they're really about. it may bnot be a blow out, but i'm expecting covina to win this one and i think there's a lot of other people who believe in them as well.