Gilmore can't just transfer because he doesn't like the coach. That's not how things work in CIF. I think we've been over all this before.

He would have to:

a) Move out of the Wilson area. (This would probably be the easiest option...paperwork slides through in a matter of days)

b) File a hardship with CIF. (This is a pain in the ASS! Wilson will, no doubt, fight the hardship appeal and Gilmore will have to prove that whatever "hardship" he is filing for was unforseen, unavoidable, and uncorrectable. Having a coach that you don't get along with does not count, otherwise every kid who got benched by their coaching staff would just jump ship to the next taker. Oh wait! That's exactly what happens here in the SGV!

What Gilmore should do is what Nicholas Grigsby did while playing for St. Paul. He transfered after what 2 games and was allowed to play for California High school and is now playing for the University of Arizona. Why cant Gilmore do the same and go to another school. He could end up at Los Altos (dont be surprised)or Rowland not to mention La Puente, Workman or Bassett. So. Hills could be sniffing around also.

funny how Gilmore was a hard working bust his tail kid for Coach Oviedio (not sure if name is spelled right) and now all of sudden "Happy Gilmore" is a bad guy. I wasn't believing all this wilson stuff at first but with this much smoke there has to be some fire.

why the hell would wilson want AN AMAT RETREAD? I dont think verti is going to wilson. and AFAN? back to work cleaning trash under the stands. You suckkkk

WTH, aka fatladyinthesnackbar: Get off this blog and get on the train and start campaigning for votes!! Your Country needs you FATLADYINTHESNACKBAR!!! Stop wasting you time blogging bu**sh**!! There is work to do, the nacho cheese can wait!! We need your help NOW

FATLADYINTHESNACKBAR FOR PRINCIPAL!!!! SHE KNOWS SO MUCH I WOULD BE A FOOL NOT TO FOLLOW HER...HELL I WILL JUST GO AHEAD AND SAY IT BECAUSE I KNOW WE ARE ALL THINKING IT.....FATLADYINTHESNACKBAR FOR PRESIDENT!!! YEAH THATS RIGHT, I SAID IT!! BECAUSE I KNOW SHE HAS ALL THE ANSWERS AND CAN TURN THIS COUNTRY AROUND!!!

Okay, from what I understand, our news team has been working on a story related to Wilson and what everyone's been talking about. It won't be out tomorrow, I'm told it will be ready to go in Thursday's newspaper.

SNOOZE
easy now. people asked a bunch of questions and dude answered them. pretty well too, i think.

Joker,
It is called parents influence and it is only hurting their kids that they play politics against a first year coach. Also stop writing the fact they go to war. It is a football game and our real heros are the ones protecting this country around the globe in real wars. You will always miss the point because you are not seeing the big picture. Deal with it for the season and if he is in fact such a Monster then let the School District deal with it, but as of right now he will be your coach come friday I dont care how much bit--ing you do here. As for Gilmore..you made your bed now sleep in it. Same as Dorian Wells last year, A star that was asked to leave because of a infraction. In Gilmores case he is stuck playing these games and acting the A-- due to Adult influence and his senior year is now tarnished because of it.

The very sad thing about his whole situation at Wilson, because NOBODY WINS!

PARENTS, PLAYERS, SCHOOL , COACHES, OR COMMUNITY!

It also shows that these are just kids, learning how to be adults..

And it appears some adults not knowing who is the adult first.

Very sad deal for eveyone involved.

This is why colleges are looking for the complete package: Character, Grades, Sat's, SKill, Leadership. Not as easy as some think to get the scholarship..

Good Luck!

The very sad thing about his whole situation at Wilson, because NOBODY WINS!

PARENTS, PLAYERS, SCHOOL , COACHES, OR COMMUNITY!

It also shows that these are just kids, learning how to be adults..

And it appears some adults not knowing who is the adult first.

Very sad deal for eveyone involved.

This is why colleges are looking for the complete package: Character, Grades, Sat's, SKill, Leadership. Not as easy as some think to get the scholarship..

Good Luck!

joe amat
could you be anymore boring? you just ramble on and on and on. SNOOZE

Great post as always Joe. But just to throw something out there...

I was wondering if this idea could ever work.

Currently, there is a structure in place that is being used (that is far better than last years set up) to determine who ends up in the state championship bowl games at the end of the year.

However, someone is inevitably always left out because all the good teams don't always play each other in the playoffs.

For example, in the Pac 5 you have OL, and Amat who are classified as D2 schools (according to the Calpreps bowl formula) and with them, you have LB Poly which is classified as a D1 school, but what happens to Centennial or Hart or Birmingham ? Those teams end up winning in their own D1 divisional playoff leagues, but they get short changed.

So why not realign a few programs and let it look something like this.

Move Oaks Christian and St Bonnie to the Serria league. Put Newport Harbor and Espiranza in the foothill league with Hart, Canyon, Saugus and Valencia. Move LB Poly to a league that includes the better City programs like Carson, Birmingham Et all. Include the best of the IE schools and call it the "what ever league."

So, in the Pac 5 you would now have 4 major leagues that could include allot of at-bid schools in a playoff system that would leave no doubt as to the best program because it would now include a new, foothill league, Serra league, City/Poly league and the Trinity league.

That would settle once and for all who the best team would be from SoCal outside of the San Diego area and Imperial Valley.

Could it happen?

BDB/M&M,

Amat is 7-3 against CARSON and 2-0 vs EL RANCHO all time but NEVER played Banning OR Temple City. I speculated earlier that there may have been some "hard feelings" with TC when Mission HS closed and we got more than our share of their players - especially John Sciarra and Coach Tate Duff. Just guessing. The best rivalry game EVER was the 1981 St Paul vs Amat in front of a standing room only crowd estimated over 12,000. The game ended in a tie and went four overtimes with the ball placed at the 10 yd line for each overtime.. That game featured Pernell Taylor and ended  with Amat winning 42-35 . Because of the length of the game and the fatigue/injury risk factor, that game prompted CIF to eliminate OT for a while, then when they brought it back, the ball was placed at the 20 yd line.

As far as leaguing/releaguing/playoffs go, it gets pretty complicated. And when it comes to switching, you don't have much of a choice. Ask South Hills and Bonita - who both bucked the system when they moved from the Valle Vista League.

First they have releaguing "areas". The SGV public schools are in the Mt San Antonio, Amat is in the Parochial Area, and the Trinity league strategical aligned themselves into the Orange County area. Schools only get releagued within teams in their designated area. They've protected themselves from getting into the Parochial mix - and none of the public schools want them, so they remain intact. Damien threatened suit to remain in the Mt San Antonio area. I believe it was a Water polo dad. This way they cannot be switched to the Parochial league for the remainder of the cycle (I believe 2010). That leaves all of the shuffling to be done in the Parochial Area.

In their infinite wisdom, CIF creates some "Football only" leagues. They figure if you REALLY travel - at least you only make the trip every other year. Thats why Loyola, Crespi, and Noter Dame are with us in the Serra, but move to the Mission league for everything else. Amat is in what is called the CAMINO DEL REY ASSOCIATION which includes the Camino Real & Del Rey Leagues. The Del Rey is the most competitive of the two leagues. In all other sports these schools self-correct competitiveness by moving the top team every two years up from the Camino Real League and the bottom team from the Del Rey moves down. . So the teams in the league change a bit from sport to sport within the association. This is actually getting a bit popular as there are the WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (Express & San Joaquin Leagues) ; GOLD COAST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (Alpha, Delphic & Olympic Leagues) ; TRI-COUNTY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (Frontier & Tri-Valley Leagues) ; SOUTH BAY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (Bay, Ocean & Pioneer Leagues) and there may be more. It really makes some sense and adjust competitiveness within leagues... for the most part. Unfortunately, geography is not taken into consideration, so we are really spread out. A league of Amat, Damien, St Francis, St Paul, and someone else makes sense geographically. The closure of Pius X made the mix imbalanced and the decline of St Anthony is sad. Back in the Manu Tuiasosopu days they were in the Angelus Legaue and now they have 300 students.

I did love the old Angelus League and we competed for years with Mater Dei, Servite, Santa Margarita, Loyola, and St John Bosco - and very competitive in the league to the very end. Our last year we won the league in baseball and in football beat Mater Dei, Servite, Loyola, SJ Bosco, and Santa Margarita in our last two years. Truth be told, most wish that old league was still intact.Unfortunately, there's not much choice in the matter.

...and that Roberto Duran thing. Duran was smart enough NOT to call out Tyson and go around telling everyone he was better than Iron Mike. That's why "Hands of Stone" still has both ears!

sign me up in the amat hate club. I am changing my mind. i will be the female secretary

Wilson Parent and Wilson Player,

Please explain why you felt it necessary to flat-ass LIE about the "Wilson Player" situation? I don't understand why you would argue so strongly when you either a) didn't know the truth, or b) knew the truth and just lied about it.

Next time try to open your brain up the possibility that some people may, in fact, know more than you.

Make sure Dranch show up for practice this week and everyday after!!! sorry ranch dressing fans :(

!mustang4life!

Dude, make sure you attend your English classes this year!

Where is all the dranch fans at now? yall tucked yall tails!!!! That top corner yall have is not good! he got scored on a simple fade route, the on offense was locked by the corner and was picked off. Drancch tryed to put him in the backfield but that didn't work! OVERRATED!!!!! Yall didnt lose the game, the Stangs took it from yall!!! Muir had same amount of turnovers and penelaties so.... suck the lose up and stop crying!!!!!

Where is all the dranch fans at now? yall tucked yall tails!!!! That top corner yall have is not good! he got scored on a simple fade route, the on offense was locked by the corner and was picked off. Drancch tryed to put him in the backfield but that didn't work! OVERRATED!!!!! Yall didnt lose the game, the Stangs took it from yall!!! Muir had same amount of turnovers and penelaties so.... suck the lose up and stop crying!!!!!

say what & been done:

Damien wants no part of being D1 !!! or being in an all private league, they prefer to play in a public school league were they can compete. Damien was asked to be in the new " Serra " league along with St Paul & they said " No Thank's " That is the reason there are only 4 teams in the Serra league.

To Joe Amat and others

Thanks for the info

Michelfox, Hey DOORKNOB! Please elaborate a little more , I find your words "sort of" quite intriguing.

HA,AHHAA, HA, HA!!! AHC, you just joined the list (again) of deep seeded hate mongers who writhe and pick their scabs when AMAT gets ink (cause we do get INK good or bad), sweating and biting your nails until hack the bile from your gullet and grace us with your HILARIOUS analogies. Talk about Joe, Me, Amat 73, hell you can bash any Amat fan you want. The real gut wrenchingly funny thing is your inability to stop blogging!!! HAAA, HAA, HAA!!! You my friend are worth the price of admission. Everytime you spill your envious, hate infested guts onto this blog...I have to laugh. I only wish you had a constant screen name so I could laugh at you and call you by name; but, for now,HAAAAA, HAAA, HAA LOSER! will have to do. Our lady queen of victory...AMAT!

Another call to order of the Amat hate Club membership. Both of them...

One is the president, and he is the clown. The other, the vice president, is donky-boy, and he is an a$$.

It's no wonder then that this years annual convention has been cancled due to the fact that Bozo is on tour with the circus, and donky-boy is getting "fixed" right now.

Ahhh...what a fine club it is eh...

This meeting of the AHC ( Amat Hate Club) has been called to order. You all may be seated.

We need to rename this the bishop amat mental breakdown because that's what they had in the Los Osos game. All you Amat grads enjoy another ass whipping at the hands of OL this week. And as members of this fan club we will be here next week to laugh our asses off.

And Larry the Loser? You keep coming back here so we can continue to laugh at your once dominate program now on par with Ganesha!! Is there anything more amusing than an Amat grad sitting in his chonies and Raider t-shirt at the local library typing away to us. Isn't your hour at the Library almost up?

It's ironic that you find us amusing. Is there anything really more amusing than old farts like you living in the past? People like you and Joe Amat are good reminders to the good people of SGV of why parents should never send their kids to amat. Because you will wind up a cranky old fart on a blog talking about the good old days and trying to convince intelligent people that amat is still a proud program when its sucked for 13 years. No one is buying it except all the Amat grads who have no other choice and are blinded by stupidity.

StangFan,

I promise we will see in the playoffs. It was a little chin check, eye opener. I NEED YOU TO UNDERSTAND SOMETHING, AND UNDERSTAND IT, MUIR DID NOT BEAT US. WE BEAT OUR SELVES. At most i was impressed with 3 players on that team. It wasnt a competitive game. We just flat out didnt show up. Ill tell you this, playoffs, I hope you guys will be prepared. take this little 16-6 victory. Enjoy it, I wont mean nothing in the 1st of 2nd round of the playoffs. It was nothing more than a thorn in our asses. PERIOD

Posted by: dranchhhh | September 7, 2008 11:14 AM
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thats a pretty bold statement sir. i respect you confidence in your team. but i was there at the game, and well honestly, i co-sign everything StangFan says. DRanch looked pitiful. Muir did too in some ways. If they dont learn how to hold on to the ball, and avoid dumba** penalties, there is no chance. But I must say, as a ex-football player, and true fan of the game, DRanch showed no poise on their home field. I mean, missed blocking assignments, miss tackles, it looked like a backyard game instead of one that actually had coaches. You guys got the number 3 ranking for a reason, what was it based on? #3 looked like he has talent, but that was it. you QB can't thrown the long ball. You D-Line is suspect, and lets not even talk about the O-Line. Stangs were in the backfield so much, i thought they just lined up there for a while. Now i say all that to say this, it was the first game, so quirks will be grinded out. that goes both ways. but it definitely is a confident boost for the stangs, that they didnt even break the top 5. but thats ok, we let it hang, on the field. i look forward to the playoffs. Hell i look forward to league, i think Arcadia will give us more a challenge. Our defense is a beast.

I like how you call your loss your own fault, basically mimicking everything the coach said. lets call a spade a spade. this is a sport for men, dont take the backdoor out. The defense had your offense on lock. You cant call your own inadequacy the reason for the lost. gives us the credit where it is due. you talked big noise before the game, and now you backing out!!! wow... thats something you will never see a Stang do. We take our lumps, and move on.

Business 101..absolutely right! Short and sweet!

Blogging 401...ramble to your hearts content!

You get an "A" for creativilty but an "C" for application.

Joey amat - always interested in your commeents because I do believe for the most part - they are spoken in truth - but truth be told -DUDE YOU RAMBLE. BUSINESS 101, make it 2 simple, powerful paragraphs - do NOT get me to a 2nd page.....do you get it? KEEP THE FACTS BUT CUT OUT THE B.S. who beat who by how many points for the last 8 years.... blahblahblah

As far as I can tell there have only been 2 teams from the San Gabriel Valley that have ever won a National Championship. The 1966 El Rancho Dons (my alma matter) and the 1969 Blair Vikings. I don't think we will ever see another, at least not in my life time.

Joey...that was clutch ...as usual. You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't.

I was also wondering what Amat's record was against the great Carson and Banning teams of the 70's?

Los Altos and Temple City during their great runs?

How about the great El Rancho teams?

Joey what was the greatest High School rivalry game you ever witnessed?

That question is open to anyone who loves football.

"BEST HIGH SCHOOL RIVALRY GAME EVER WITNESSED IN PERSON"

WHO WON, WHIO PLAYED AND WHAT WERE THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THAT WIN...knocked out of playoffs, ended a streak, or just great performances. Details.

Good luck.

Joe Amat

You also forgot about
Carlton Fletcher (2007)West Point and Dominique Austin (2008) Univ of Arizona.

7 of the 27 Amat players on Joe's list(including Fletcher & Austin) went to a JC to continue playing football because they didn't get recruited by any schools. Academics didn't have anything to do with some of the players. If Dominique Gasie wouldn't have sustained an injury his senior year, he to would have been on that list! The truth of the matter is unfortunately every school has some players who don't succeed in the class room including Amat (William Wagner and others). Still Amat has good football history, good academics, and good environment to raise a kid in any sport. Parents pay because they want to pay. Some of the players are rewarded (look at the list) for their talent and work in the classroom. Still Look at the odds.

Friday / Puff the magic Dragon

say what?
let me get this straight. If I answer quickly... I'm "ready to pounce" But if I don't answer in as timely manner as you'd like, I get "PLEASE answer..."

Which is it?

I know I lose you after 3 sentences, but then you want me to answer BDB's TWELVE paragraph post without my "...loooonnnngggg drawn-out thoughts"

No time now (multi-tasking) but BDB knows he and I are on the same page. I'll explain the re-leaguing/playoff bracket process and give my thoughts later. You might be interested.. and if you stick with it past three sentences... you might even learn something

Wilson Star Player(no names)....Can you say Pineapple Express

joe amat PLEASE answer BEEN DONE BEFORE. you are always ready to pounce - so lets hear your loooonnnngggg drawn-out thoughts on his post.

joe amat PLEASE answer BEEN DONE BEFORE. you are always ready to pounce - so lets hear your loooonnnngggg drawn-out thoughts on his post.

Michael Fox should check his facts. Were has he been the last few years. Last year reserves came into the game late for COHS. It's not unusual for the CO QB's take a knee inside the red zone, late in the game(as he did againsto ALiso Niguel last friday) irst and goal on 5 yard line 2 minutes to play so as not to run up the scor.
Jason David a former CO player now in the NFL returns each year to conduct camp and assist CO players, he also names CO as his former school prior to the NFL games. Get facts straight.

I heard a story about Sproul from one of theLong Time LA coaches. Let's just say that during those days education wasn't a requirment for a high school degree if you were a quarterback at LA.

76er,

That WAS a great team... as was the South Hills team the following year with Bethke at QB throwing to Van Vuren. We lost in the semis to St John Bosco that would have set up a great all-valley final at the time.

Wasn't Sproul the LA QB on that team? I thought that was the year LA moved UP to the major division following their championship with Rob... and before Randy Hertel?

You were there, so you'd know better- refresh my memory.
Like Charles Barkley's book, "I could be wrong... but I doubt it !:?)

Just Curious,

One thing to note if you are considering AMAT for your kid is academics. Please note the number of players that went to a JC. Most of those had to do with academic readiness and not ability. Amat is not the academic powerhouse it used to be either. For the money, and its equal cost, Damien is superior academically. The other option are area public schools with great athletic programs and have great academic programs to compliment the sports. As a whole, more D1 colleges are pulling more overall talent from IE highschools than SGV highschools.

Just Wondering

I share your same thoughts except for Barbone. He's proved two years in already and we'll see about Joesph. Kid is fast, but I just think Barbone is a more complete player. Good thing is they're both on the same team and I like # 5 too!

If you really look back at the game, SD limited their time of possession due to penalities. The fourth quarter was ugly and just imagine what could have been. Oh well, that's football..

Remember "Remember the Titan's"? At the end of the movie, the actress playing the daughter said the Titans were ranked second in the country that year. The following year, the Los Altos team led by Hertel and Benton got the second in the nation ranking.

Don't know where it would rank as far a greatest teams in SGV history, but would have to assume it would be up there somewhere. The year was '73

Jason Leach. He was a little before that. 2000 grad, I think. Was with the Chargers for a bit. Ryan Smith, who played for Floridas National Champs and the Titans came right after him... but before the "5 year window" the poster was asking about.

Joe Amat

What about Ryan Leach?

USC???

Just read a comment from a dad who was thinking of where he would be sending his son to play high school football. He also wante to know "how many players has that school sent onto play college football over the past few years? One place to stay away from COHS. Why you ask? Here's why...with CO's great success over the past years and one of the valley's best programs...that coaching staff has lost sight of what's really important. What's important to Farrar and his band of stat junkies...are wins, post season victories...championships..etc. Playing the first sting when you are 40 points ahead? What I think is important is what yor former players think of you when they are out in the real world. One of the championship football teams from COHS has many players that have nothing good to say about Farrar and his staff. They comment..."once you are of no use to them...they discard you and treat you like you had a disease! COHS staff has No use for any player that has NO eligibility left...I would rather my son play for a staff that he respected and got respect back in return!

LA Parent,
No knock on LA from me. They over achieved the other night as far as I'm concerned. And no arguement about how sloppy SD played. They gave up a lot of yards on silly penalties. Also, 95 years out of a hundred, LA walks all over SD. HOWEVER... AND IT'S A REALLY BIG HOWEVER... This year San Dimas is a much better team than Los Altos. And while many think Los Altos lost the game more than San Dimas won it, had this been a mid-season game with a pair of sharp and healthy teams, San Dimas still wins. This is one of those 5/100 years where a little school (SD) has it all over the big programs. It doesn't happen often, but it's the case this year. The Saints had swarming defense and aside from one corner back (#32) who made a couple of silly late penalties, the defense was solid. Their offense was good, not great, and they will get better and better. I believe it starts with their offensive line play. They owned the line of scrimmage on Friday night. They were too big and strong for LA. Their back field was good, not great, and they will only get better. Barbone is good, buy Joseph is fantastic. The sky is the limit for these kids. The only problem they really have is depth. They have a great line and great back field, but if someone goes down (particularly their big offensive linemen), they will have a tuff time replacing. LA did as well as their tools would allow them and like you I think their new coach had them really well prepared. So power to LA and I hope they can put together some wins this year... they can only get better!

The last 5 years:

CESAR RODRIGUEZ 2003 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (started every game for 3 seasons for the #7 ranked team in the country)
CHRIS SEALS 2003 CHAFFEY COLLEGE/IDAHO ST
WILLIAM ROBINSON 2003 SAN DIEGO STATE (started 3 seasons and is now on NFL Seattle Seahawks)
LAMARR ROBINSON 2004 SACRAMENTO STATE
JOSE RODRIGUEZ 2005 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (followed his brother, Cesars footsteps)
JONATHAN SOTO 2005 SAN DIEGO STATE (starts at LB-played decent against Notre Dame
MICHAEL COMBES 2005 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
ANDREW GAMEZ 2005 CERRITOS
MATTHEW ROMINE 2005 UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
MATTHEW RAMIREZ 2005 WHITTIER
ANTHONY HUNTLEY 2006 ALABAMA STATE/MT SAC
JONATHAN CORNELL 2006 UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (starts at LB for Ole' Miss)
BRANDON BENNETT 2006 UCLA (backup left tackle for the Bruins)
VINCENT FEDERICO 2006 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO/MT SAC
CODY NEELY 2006 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
TONY VALENZUELA 2006 IONA COLLEGE
DANIEL ROBLES 2006 UNiversity of ST MARY(starts at QB)
JOHN PAUL CLARK 2006 MT.SAC (All-Conference TE for State Champs)
GENE HAYS 2006 MT. SAC
DAVID CALDERON 2006 CITRUS
VICTOR VALDEZ 2006 CITRUS
MARK SHAY 2006 CITRUS
ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ 2006 CHAFFEY COLLEGE
DOMINIC GAISE 2006 MT SAC
MARCUS WAGNER 2007 MT SAC

Now before everyone jumps on the "it's only Mt Sac" bandwagon, they were State Champs, play pretty good JC football, place kids at the next level and Coach Jastrab is doing a great job making it a more desirable option for kids that don't get big looks - for whatever reasons.

...but Donkey Boy is right... we haven't done anything lately

Saints are for real! Like I said last month, Saints might go undefeated to CIF. I am Bonita parent and San Dimas football fan, I have not heard much about San Dimas defense!
Kyle Withem 29 TACKLES, Like I said the best Linebacker in SGV !!!!

Joe Amat

You seem to know alot about the Bishop Amat Football program from past. Would you know how many high school players from Amat within the last five years that have gone to college programs. Im intersted in finding out because Amat's website is not up to date and Im thinking of sending my kid to the school regardless of all the negative blogs. The past speaks for itself but what about now?. Sheldon Price and Isiah Bowens are headed to UCLA next year? Who from the previous years and have they been successful upon earning their degrees. Thanks

tom c
all these attacks are justified when this blog is full of amat fans talking about their team likes they are super bowl champs instead of the also ran HS they are currently.

Joe Amat

You forgot:

Rick Carter QB Mt. SAC

Jack Montes OL Mt. SAC

John Jackson WR USC

Emmitt Downs WR Mt. SAC

Rigo Diaz LB USC

Just Wondering,

I was at the freshmen and varsity game, all I am going to say is one of the most undisciplined programs I have ever seen. The freshmen and varsity teams should have blown out LA.

The comments on this blog about LA getting lucky that they were even that close. Your players were called for most of those penalties because they got caught out of position. They took a penalty instead of maybe giving up a big play. Take away a few of your big plays and SD losses that game. I thought Coach A did a great job of coaching. He keep LA in a game that talent wise LA had no business being in. I personally was very impressed with the way the kids competed out their, great job LA.

Outside Observer,
I agree with your assesments. SD is a small school and to field such an excellent team has a little to do with luck (all these good players in one graduating class), a little to do with hard work, a little to do with good coaching, and a little to do with execution. Put it all together and you have a great team from a school that doesn't normally have all the "littles" it needs to field good team year in and year out. Fred and the others from the Trib pointed it out well in their two minute drill last week... "this is just SDs year." As long as I've been blogging here, I've been trying to point out a few facts...
1.) Barbone is the second best running back on the team. Joseph (DJ) is two steps faster and just as strong. He spend his junior year limping around and is just now healthy. He's a stud sprinter in the SGV and he has about 1 or 2 percent body fat.
2.) Even an average running back would do OK at SD due to their offensive line. There is no doubt in my mind the SD line is currently the best overall offensive line in the SGV. They have Ryan Doll, Garrett Smith, Kyle Salm, Randy Hoskings, etc... Smith and Salm are giant. 6-5 each or so. Salm is heavier but his running is sub-standard. Doll is only 6 feet tall, but he runs great and hits hard. Smith is the best combination of the group. He's 6-5 or so and runs really good. He's fit and (at least the other night) the majority of plays that made big yards for SD were ran behind him.
3.) SD has great coaching. Zernikow knows what it takes to have a successful system and he surrounds himself with coaches who believe in hard work and take no excuses. I wish he would pass a little more often... but if I was running behind Doll, Salm, Smith, etc., I would likely stay on the ground as well.
4.) The SD QB (Kalmar) is also a great runner. His arm is very average and his size is also, but he runs good and he's very tuff.

So, the Saints have a great chance to do something that has never happened at SDHS, that is consecutive championships. It's fun to watch and I hope they can keep it going. SEM will be tuff and Bonita always shows up for the smudge pot.

Joey Messina.

I'll try and stay out of the Damien fray given their play the other night. Spartans hey tomorrow is another day.

Every time I see Bishop Amat tout that schedule I can't help but think Salesian during the 60's and 70"s played that schedule as a league. Maybe we didn't win CIF Championships but we did dominate at the lower levels. I know some will say that C, B , dating myself, and JV championships are nothing to brag about but here's the thing those were the the future Div1 and NFL players we were playing against, year in and year out. The list is staggering.

When the League and CIF awards came out at years end Salesian was again very well represented. One year Salesian had 21 All League players. still an incredible amount in any league but with Crespi, St. Francis, Notre Dame, Loyola, St. John Bosco and Cantwell in that league well that's extraordinary don't you agree? As is the quality of coaches Salesian hired and played against.

Remember those teams were far superior to what they field now. So when I hear Amat tout their schedule I'm not sure what it means in terms of other teams in the SGV. Now if La Puente, Bassett, Azusa, Ganesha or Baldwin Park played Amat's schedule and had 21 All League players then that would be something to brag about. Would it not?

Bishop Amat is suppose to play the best. s is their mission, however self imposed it has been...they've stepped up! They recruit/entice players from all regions with their commitment and schedule, maybe even their academics, and their sports is your ticket manta to parents. Yes that Gold A with the Lance means something. Even to the haters.

So Amat faithful why hammer the SGV bloggers with your schedule, quality of opponents, outstanding history and glorious alumni when other schools without Bishop Amat's resources and legacy are just playing football to the best of their ability and doing the best they can. I don't see Gano, Bogan, Thomas or anyone else putting Amat down. CIF spreads Championships. That's a given by evidence of Amat's lower level baseball championship and Oaks Christian's football nirvana but here's my question to the Amat faithful..

If little old Salesian can push it's way into a league way over their heads why can't Bishop Amat only play Division 1 sports across the board? Serra flexed it's muscle recently? It's the same talent pool for Amat football player and baseball players? It's not a dig or anything it's just so been there done that. Besides Salesian's record against Amat is what 2-1 in Amat's favor? Could Glendora? Damien? South Hills? Los Altos? Charter Oak? pull that off? How about La Puente?

I hear alot of talk on the blog about Amat Hate and Play Us gibberish but that's like Mike Tyson calling out Roberto Duran. The real honor is when Duran calls out Tyson and gets in the ring for 15 rounds, I mean years.

Everyone should love their alma mater. My kids do, I do and yes even Ganesha players do. Best of luck to all players, stay healthy and please Amat let it go. You guys look questionable at best bagging/enlightening your surrounding neighbors/friends/potentail recruits.

In a couple of weeks Damien will play Bishop Amat and their you will see Apples and Apples. Private against Private. This game will be a what if to the rest of the SGV. Both have no enrollment boundaries, both enjoy enormous resources of fans, money and quality athletes. Now that's a fair fight.

The new league should be Bshop Amat, Loyola, Crespi, Notre Dame, St. John Bosco, Damien and maybe Salesian. Hey they did it once?

My Pal Joey...what do you think?

The discussion started below is always a good one. South Hills may be very good this year, but if you're talking about the best SGV team EVER it's tough to argue against the Amat team in the mid '80s with a backfield of Eric Bieniemy (Colorado, 3rd in the Heisman voting, played with the Bengals and Chargers in the NFL) and Mazio Royster (1,000 yds rushing at USC and played with Jacksonville in the NFL), with JR Phillips (QB/P offered at USC to punt, signed with the SF Giants eventually replacing Will Clark) under center.

Others on that team were Troy Auzenne (started at Cal, played for the Bears, Colts, Ravens in NFL), Aaron Gideon (started at UCLA, was team captain and voted Most Valuable offensive player), Pat Patterson (TE with great size and speed (built about like Shaun Cody-but clearly not as tough or with Cody's work ethic. Offered at Colorado before some academic trouble), Rich Garrick (passed up Air Force Academy-had maybe the best "feet" of all the lineman), Chico Fraley (started LB at UofWashington under Don James and had a cup of cofee with the Seahawks), Stephon Pace (starting CB/kick returner at USC), and wide receiver Derek Zdarstek (maybe the fastest of the bunch). I might even be missing some others.

4 NFL players, 5 pro athletes, at least 9 D1 caliber players. Can someone match that depth on one team? Love to hear it.

Then I'll share my "Best Athlete of All-Time" in the SGV. You'll be surprised. Who do you think? Voters?

Orange Lutheran,Crespi,S.O. Notre Dame,Loyola,St. Francis,Los Osos..........

VS.SGV alledged finest SHHS, Los Altos, CO, SD, WC, Walnut, or any other SGV teams.... Play the above and tell me how you will fair.??? I thought so...do the math and give me your true evaluation on how your SGV team of choice would do as far as wins and losses.

All these attacks on the Bishop Amat Program are ridiculous. No one is saying Amat is trying to cast itself as the number one team in the SGV. They are the the only Div. One team here in SGV and wheather they are winning or losing they play a schedule year in and year out that these other SGV schools would get crushed playing against. So.Hills a very good program for the Division they play in. Also I can remember when Wells ended up there last year Aram had them as a state bowl participant? did not happen. I am not a fan of Dia. Ranch but I do give them credit in the non league schedule they play. As for the rest get up close in a pac5 game and you will see the differance of the type of game it is. Amat may not go anywhere this year or next but they are not leaving the Pac5 D1. The cycle will return and Amat will have another banner someday and when it comes it will come playing the highest of competition.

Hey, it was 11 O'clock at night when I posted that, and now it's about 4:30 in the morning.

But you know, what, i'll be the first to admit that it was poorly written.

Having said that however, I kinda think you just wanted to put in you're little dig, like you always do.

BTW, just once.....can you take me to task on something that I say, instead of allways the personal attacks ?

Come on, have "a take" instead of all the garbage you you allways throw out there. You can do it right ?

Just Wondering

Went to the SD/LA game. Would have to agree with some, SD didnt play to there full potential, but hey its just the first game.

I think the impressive thing about SD, is the trio in the backfield.

It's no secret that coaches will key on Barbone. He's that good, and will create alot of problems for defenses.

And just when you think he's gettng the ball, they dish off to another fast kid.. # 6 and # 5.

I liked the play, where there on the five and LA stacked the middle, because everyone in the house thought Barbone up the gut, then three guys came at Barbone then they dished to # 6... TD!

They may not be a big school, but these kids play with alot of heart and I think its a good thing for the SGV.

dranchhh,

"No need for [me] to post here anymore..."???

Oh...okay. My apologies for intruding into YOUR blog, and have fun with YOUR 0-4 start.

See you in the playoffs...

holding the chains on the sidelines at CO and LA doesnt make you an expert joe. You ego runs amok on this blog. you need a new hobby.

If only championships talked this blog would be lonely. The big championship ring I see on the shelf in my office says that I'll still be here. How 'bout you?

Sure championships are great, we've got a bundle - as does Los Altos. Championship appearances are certainly an achievement as well. South Hills will tell you about that too. SemiFinals - Final Four? The nation sure celebrates that... don't they? Those are the only types of banners that hang in Amats gym. No "playoff years on banners for us like many gyms. Although getting to the playoffs *against the best* is something to be proud of as well. And sorry, NO first round exits in that bunch. Nice try though.

I just recently read that there are over 15,000 high school football team in the USA. You're telling me that *only* the champions achieved anything. Everything else is "BS"? Sad! Different levels of achievement - I'll buy that.

And yes, losing down the line to eventual champions or finalists that were nationally ranked like Long Beach Poly. Los Alamitos, Edison, Mater Dei or Loyola is a heckuva lot better than beating some school from across town in Division VI, VII or XI playoffs... and still wondering if you are any good in the grand scheme of things. More disappointing, but you learn a bunch more about yourself. Sorry - I'd rather go out that way. Maybe you wouldn't. See ya at 'Sac or Citrus.

Now, I don't remember lobbying for #1 in the valley, if that's what you're implying. We'll talk about "rankings" later... but I could really care less about those.

But a pretty good bet would be that any Pac-5 playoff team this year would be the prohibitive favorite against ANY school in the SGV. Sorry. I've been in the sidelines at Los Altos and Charter Oak during the Cody years, a half on each side - just to be fair. Same with Covina and South Hills (against San Dimas) during one of their championship seasons at each school. Unless you've played at that level or stood on the sidelines at Pac-5 playoff game and seen the action up close and personal - and then compared it from the same vantage point to your average run-of-the-mill Top 10 school in the SGV you think you know... but you have NO idea!

jcaz? please spell check your comments. I know that amat education is limited but reading that last post with all of those mistakes is atrocious.

South Hills 2000 State Champs.

Wow, that was a mouthfull.

Are you sure Fred said all that ? Hum...

You know,sense I have been on this blogg, Fred has come out with allot of different predictions, and he has never been shy about saying what he believes in.

Eventhough those words might have gotten him into trouble some of the blogers down the line, he has never been tha shy type.

So, for you to speak for him is quite intersing.

If it's true however, what it is that you just said, then perhpas he should go ahead and post those beliefs.

After all, South Hills is a good program. They have great athletes right ?

So as good as they are, are you really sure that they would beat Amat this year ?

I don't really think that would happen.

So my friend, to sit here and say that they would win by two touchdowns, is not, what Fred told you. I am almost certian of that.

Joe Amat you are a funny man. On one hand you post all these championships amat has won then when they havent won **** you spin it to say they lost to the eventual champions which of course doesn't mean ****. You can't have it both ways. Either you win championships or you don't. There is no middle ground. No one remember's or cares to remember who you lost to in your 6-4 seasons. Championships talks and BS walks. Talking about who you beat or who you lost coin flips too doesn't mean crap.

You like to say you deal with the truth? Well, the truth is if Amat is suppost to be the number one team in the SGV, first round exits are nothing to brag about no matter who you beat. You would be a good salesman Joe because you are full of s***

Best team in SGV history? BA of the 80's and 90's. LA of the 80's, 90's and 2000's. CO of the last 10. You have State players, all americans and national player of the years all over. South Hills has what? And someone is dumb enough to claim the SGV's all time elite? Calm Down.

I don't see any Daylon, Stevenson, Harwell or Cody's out there!

Donkey Boy (and all your other aliases),

If "haven't done squat" in 13 years means no titles in the CIF's most competitive division, that leaves a WHOLE bunch of schools in the category of haven't done squat. I'm positive yours is among them. The last two seasons do fall in that category - and I was among the first (and most often) to say so. I do suspect that that will change soon. I'll save why for the "Bishop Breakdown".

But the truth is Amat has won games in the DIVISION ONE playoffs in 1996, 1997 (SEMI-FINALS), 1998 CIF (SEMI-FINALS), and in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 were eventually eliminated in the DIVISION ONE playoffs by the champion or runner-up in each of those seasons.

In 2005 (which has been documented often in this blog) Amat beat Mater Dei, Loyola destroyed St Paul, Charter Oak, Damien and Glendora then lost coin flips to Santa Margarita and Loyola, ending up staying home and watching Loyola go on to win the CIF Title.

Your school should be so lucky to have accomplished so little.

NO COMMENT.

For those interested:

Daniel "DJ" Joseph had to have at least over 230 total yards. His third touchdown was a run for 80 yards. His last touchdown was an interception from the 2 yard, taking it back 98 yards for the last play of the game and a touchdown.

DJ was injured for the most part of last year, but still managed to gain over 500 yards. Lightening speed as you saw on Friday night.

SEM..be on your best..we now have at least 2 All-Star BACKS!

wow Sh State Champs 08... i agree south hills is a very good team but one of the best in the history of the SGV??? im not sure. yes they are athletic, yes they are well coached but they lack depth. I am a husky fan through and through i bleed green and gold but i think you might be above your head on this one.

South Hills hasn't played a down yet and I agree with what Fred was telling a friend of mine off the record. Fred told him that South Hills is not only the best team in our Valley but is one of the best teams in the Section and should compete for a State Championship this year. Fred also said that South Hills would beat Bishop Amat, Diamond Ranch, and Charter Oak by at least two maybe three touchdowns because the Huskies have better and more athleticism to go with superior coaching. My point is everyone else in the Valley is competing for second place. So everyone shut up and sit back and support the best team in the Valley and go along for the ride. Your more than welcome to come along with us on our bandwagon. Fred's right in that he said were going to witness the best team in the Valley's history maybe ever!

Here's an idea, maybe it was just the first week of the season. Let's give the teams a week or two more before we decide who sucks, and who's good!

Just a thought.

I'm another unbias spectator at this game.

Simple:

Sad Dimas may be a good Valley Vista team, but is not impressive at all. They played the worst LA team in years and really struggled. #6 is a stud, but thats it. It just makes me think LA's league must be, by far, tops in the valley.

Los Altos is terrible. However they played well and managed what they had the best they could. It will be a long season and I am not sure the staff is good enough to deal with the cards they are given.

Which one are ya?
Which one are you? Phantom poster, drive-by blogger? Either one, you still make me laugh,Ha,ha,ha! I will be here under Larry the Lancer. Waiting to see you're next post. Waiting until you're lonely, unattached to a program A$$ gets so built up with jealousy and Amat hate that you just have to post. Then you will hear from me, Larry the Lancer - Here we go Amat, here we go!!!

Regarding the LA vs SD game:

I'm an outsider to both programs, but attended the game to see if SD is legit, and they are! As stated they are very big upfront, and their team speed, particularly on defense is damn good. Seemed to be 11 SD jerseys where the football was all night. #6 Daniel Joseph is the best kept secret in the valley. That kid can flat fly! #52 Withem (can't remember first name) is a mad man on defense. Nico was breaking out in the 2nd half, but SD was limited to just a couple touches.

As for LA, believe it or not, they are not that bad. I thought they had a great game plan since QB was out. Their offense was their best defense, because they didn't let the SD offense on the field. It seems that everyone expected a SD blowout, but when was the last time LA got blown out? Even after all of the injuries last year, nobody really just killed them. That's due to good coaching, and great kids that understand the tradition of LA football.

In a nutshell, I would say SD is probably better than what they showed the other night, and LA is not as bad as everyone is saying. Good luck to both teams this year!

SD fans,

Nico is good.

But, that other kid (Joseph?) is BETTER....much more speed.

I think he'll outgain Nico.

Saints4Real,

"Predictions:
SD 34 SEM 14
NV 21 LA 20 "

Good predictions....

StangFan,

Guess what it does make me sleep better, know that. Good game, you won this one and no way u will ever beat us again, PERIOD. Move forward until week 11 or 12...No need for you to post here anymore BRO!!

larry is one of the regs amat loser bloggers. which one are ya?

You go ahead and laugh because you're the one providing me with the entertainment. Keep posting Amat hate cause everytime you do I laugh my a$$ off...at YOU cuz we are on YOUR mind. HA,HA,HA.

Larry the Lancer

I agree compleatly. eventhough I have to say that under Verti, the defense was still a solid part of the program the last two years, but here, you can really tell that it has matured significantly under the new staff.

The defense was very impressive in that game, and if you happend to look at the LA Times prep section (they did a write up and video on the game) you will note the relief on the Los Osos quarterbacks voice to have escaped without a butt wipping.

Joe Amat

While I can sincerly agree with you on you're point regarding the "shuda wudda," blogers, I nevertheless grudging feel that I am one of them this time arround. Oh well.

ConqAlum,
I don't know Nico's exact stats... but they were not impressive. I think about 12 - 15 touches with maybe 75 yards or so. Daniel Joseph was off the hook. He was over 100 yards and made some great defensive plays. Player of the Game for sure. Also, the back up QB for LA was great. For little or no experience, he managed the game pretty well even though the Conqs were a little out matched at the line of scrimmage.

Larry the Loser
Actually the correct phrase in your case is everyone hates a wiener. The losing is going to continue and I am going to be here laughing my *** off each and every week.

ConqAlum,

I was at the game and Nico probably had about 85-90 yards. He broke a couple for 20-30 but other than that probably carried 15 times for short gains. He maaayyyybeee had 100 but I doubt it. He wasn't the star. Daniel Joseph tore us up. That kid is legit!

Rebuilding, have not done squat, losing program, etc, etc. I Larry the Lancer will be riding the AMAT "high horse" as long as you losers keep trying to knock and degrade my beloved program. The more crap you "wanna be" Lancer fans talk and blog about my beloved school, the stronger the "Amat Family" becomes. Bishop Amat is on the right track and Hags will restore the winning tradition to Amat. May take some time but IT IS COMING. So...from high atop the Bishop Amat "High Horse" looking down on you and your traditionless program, I bid you farewell. You honks that knock Amat and leave no recurring "call sign" are the epitome of the phrase "Everybody hates a winner." lncr4lf.

Absolutely, are you for real. It's a scrimmage! Ever had the flu, I never wanted to be more than ten yards from my living room toilet. Just another weirdo spreading rumors. You'll see once we light up Sonora and Timmy goes for 200.

"Just Wondering"

Didn't go to the game. What were Nico's stats for the LA game?

SEM over SD... Whatever! Just like the LA fans today, you'll be eating crow next Sunday. Just remember, when the Saints march right through SEM, you can't be like the LA fans and blame it on what you're not instead of what SD is. You have to give SD their due next Sunday. If SEM gives it to SD, then I'll do the same for SEM. Saints by 16 or more! Rock on Saints!

Saint4real,

You should be scared! Garay and Acosta will hook up at least 4 times for TDs. You barely beat a horrible Los Altos team, how can you expect to even keep the game close against us? SEM by 2 touchdowns! You heard it first here.

S. El Monte 2008 CIF Champs!!!

dranchhhhh,

You guys beat yourselves, hunh? Okay...if that makes you sleep better at night, then roll with that.

Btw, how exactly did you beat yourselves I wonder? Was it turnovers? Penalties? Well, didn't Muir have their fair share of turnovers and penalties too? Wasn't your ONLY score a result of a good play from your defense which gave your offense the ball on Muir's 13 yard line? And other than that what did your "powerful" offense accomplish?

Look bro, we controlled the game from start to finish and I don't care where we meet up again the reslut will be the same. We would beat you guys 10 out of 10 games....PERIOD!!!

Hey SD fans,

Didn't go to the game. What were Nico's stats for the night?

I don't think gilmore will miss. I seen him in games last year when he looked awful sick. He always seemed to be able to play. People question this kids running ability and this and that, etc. Its just that o-line!...goodluck gilmore!

Larry the Loser
get off your high horse pal. you are typical of the amat fans on this blog. talk all this junk when you have a crappy team. talk more smack after a win not after the recent choke job by the lancers

lancer 2dn
final score next week OL-34 Amat-7. no way this game is close infact it might be a bigger blow out than this

joe amat
both of those players had ties to amat AND GOT SMART AND WENT ELSEWHERE. Its a new trend and get use to it.

all programs rebuild but amat hasnt done crap in 13 years. what is this a 14 year rebuilding program? give me a brake. you amat people need to take off the blinders and know this is a new era and the old amat is history!!

SD LOYAL, GOOD POINT

SD fans...let's move on, enough said about Los Altos loss.

Let's talk up South El Monte, they gave us a good game last year, I believe the score was SD24, SEM14 at SD.

SEM...very good QB in Garay, very good receiver in Acosta. SD...too many tools in the tool box to not be favored by at least 14 points, as long as SD coaches use those tools they have been blessed with.

SD coaches, you all have heard it from all...mix up your plays, too much running. We see it every time, opposing teams priority is to stop Nico, if that's the case we need to adjust earlier, sorry, just an observation.

Predictions:
SD 34 SEM 14
NV 21 LA 20

Man some people are nuts. Wilson Parent, thanks for the straight forward update. How will we fair against Sonora? They were 5-5 last year and got smoked by SEM.

Wilson Parent,

Nice Try. lol

rumor is that "a very talented member of the Wilson Football team" (no names...don't want Fred to delete this message) got into some trouble this week at school and will be benched for next weeks game.

Fred, check it out please!

SGVDAD,
From what I have heard, Gilmore caught a pretty bad case of the stomach flu, he tried to make the game but ended up going home with a fever. Hopefully he will be able to play next week, we will have to see if he feels good enough to make it to practice

Matt Leinharts Pass to Dwayne Jarrett on 4th down vs Notre Dame spoiled that party for Notre Dame that day also. USC went on to the 1 foot line and Reggie Bush pushed Leinhart in for the winning score. That pass should have never happened but it did. I remember Notre Dame celebrating on the sideline before that happened.

StangFan,

I promise we will see in the playoffs. It was a little chin check, eye opener. I NEED YOU TO UNDERSTAND SOMETHING, AND UNDERSTAND IT, MUIR DID NOT BEAT US. WE BEAT OUR SELVES. At most i was impressed with 3 players on that team. It wasnt a competitive game. We just flat out didnt show up. Ill tell you this, playoffs, I hope you guys will be prepared. take this little 16-6 victory. Enjoy it, I wont mean nothing in the 1st of 2nd round of the playoffs. It was nothing more than a thorn in our asses. PERIOD

Looking for the Amat Breakdown Fred allegedly is putting together. Watch the Wolves come out Lancer Fans. You could sense this Lancer team has got some direction with this Hagerty Coach. Although a heavy underdog next week vs Orange Lutheran in the OC it would not surprise me if this Bishop Amat Lancer team kept this game close. Something I noticed vs Los Osos that Amat really did not do last year with skill is Tackling. This team tackles this year. Got to give props to the Defense they played an oustanding game. The lines need fine tuning and I am sure they will get that in order.

funny thing.

Brett Favre just threw a 23 yd TD pass on 4th down after almost getting sacked and throwing a pass that looked like a lame duck.

it happens.

Briefly stopped by the Wilson Scrimmage yesterday and could not identify Gilmore and didn't see him on the sideline. Not flaming just asking, did he play or is he hurt? Or was he not there?

Before the onslaught...Correction. "There" isn't a damn thing you can do about it! STILL!

One game does not a season make my hyper intelligent friend. Myopic? I see, have seen and have lived the FOOTBALL DOMINANCE that is and always will be BISHOP AMAT. Seeing the whole picture is NOT myopic my friend. All through sports programs build and rebuild. Name me a program that has remained at the top of the heap since their inception? That's what I thought. WE ARE AMAT! And their isn't a dang thing you can do about it!!!!!

Plays like that happen. Ask the New England Patriots. Eli Manning to David Tyree 30+yd catch after the Patriots had Manning sacked was a back breaker. It's football.

Remember Cal running thru the Stanford band as time expired? What people DON'T remember is that John Elway engineered a GREAT drive that started with a 4th & REALLY long at their own 13yd line. It led to a go-ahead field go and the Stanford fans thought they had the game won with 4 seconds to go. I bet the Bear fans were wondering how that happened. Then the Cardinal fans thought the same.

A few years back the Philadelphia Eagles had a big 4th and 26 against the Packers. UCLA's Freddie Mitchell made a big catch/run for a first down and the Eagles went on to advance in the playoffs (I think the year Carolina went to the Super Bowl). The Eagles even sold "4th & 26" t-shirts after that.

Flutie? Stanford/USC last year? Need I go on?

In this case, it was simply two future D1 guys (Brehuat and Fields) that got together and made a great play against another future D1 guy (Price). The part of the deal that hurts the most is that both players have ties to Amat and in their youth thought about being Lancers. We have to get back to the time when kids like that end up at Amat again.

I think we will.

hey larry. how can you say the program shine will return to the program when your team let los osos win the game on a 4th and 23? good programs dont let that happen. you amat people are myopic

Amat coaching staff did a heck of a job getting those boys ready for LO. Defensively that was a great game. Amat's O line was an issue...they have got to improve if Amat is to succeed. Lenhart held his own for a first game scenario. He too will have to keep getting better but overall the program is on the right track baby! Those haters out there who will never like Amat no matter what they do, I say a prayer for you. Hopefully you will one day be at peace. As for me, I am at peace and happily watching the shine return to my tried and true, battled and war torn Bishop Amat Football Program. Steadfast Loyal and True and coming after you!

Typical Amat fans, Already ripping their coach and staff. close game and your team looked allot better prepared then your last coaching staff debacle. Hang in their this coach is for real and the going gets tougher next week but he has a way better shaped team and plan going into games then those two years of absolutely nothing. Hagerty is a very good coach, give it time.

LA Fans,

Why all the talk? You scored 6pts against our defense, and had just over 100 yards of total offense. We only had the ball twice in the second half because of dumb penalties, and scored easily both times.

SD does have work to do, but you guys should let this one go before you get swept by the "Lowly" VVL.

Hey ED,

Don't let what was *actually* written get in the way with what you perceive was being said.

1st there may be over 100 comments, but the number of "Los Altos fan not impressed with San Dimas" posts FAR outnumber any others. Especially any that discredit Los Osos. Count those on one hand. Maybe without the thumb. I do take exception with people who write "we should have won" about their team. Who says? More on that later.

Here are the comments about the Los Osos QB

"...pretty human..."
"...I like Nunes better? (which you said too)
"...That QB was remarkable in that everytime they need to get it done he got it done right ?"
"...i will say that the qb made plays when his team needed him to...i do think he's a tad bit, just a tad, over rated."
"...Brehuat beat Amat with his feet & Not his arm."

So who wasn't impressed? The guy who thought he was "pretty human" , "a tad bit overrated", "he beat us with his feet not his arm", or the poster who agreed with you?

Or maybe you found another one - as you read between the lines. I musta missed it.

Gotta go. Back to address "excuses' and "woulda. coulda, shoulda" later.

THE SOUTH,
Garay to Acosta ALL NIGHT?

Wow, that is impressive.
Impressive how you are a typical one dimmensionnal lower division one/two man show.

South, you're right. You're right you're NOT Los Altos, and you NEVER will be, not even on your best day. Schedule the Conqs next year if you wish, but I guarantee you won't like the results. No kd on your little squad has ever been so hard in their life!

SD, if we suck and couldn't win 3 or 4 games what does that say about you.

p.s. your penealties excuse is pure exagaration, and a cover up for what actually happened.
Throw in execution and an our 2nd string qb and we win!

But you know what. I'll be the first to acknowledge it and enjoy it while you can, because next year you guys are going to regret not getting out of the contract by halftime

WE LOST!
WE LOST!
WE LOST!

SD WON!
SD WON!

WE LOST TO San Dimas!

The worst LA team in school history with 3rd string QB BARELY lost to the BEST SD team in school history!!!!

You guys are studs!!

I'll tell you this much, Muir came out there and they were prepared for the game DR was supposed to bring. It was a typical first game, just like you said. For the most part DR's defense did a good job going after the ball, and ripping it out! Forcing Turn overs.
Muirs D was fast and they actually had time to rest, and go over the things they did wrong on a drive! But im not taking anything away from them, they have a fast secondary to make up for mistakes DR's offense made. On the other hand DR's D was on the field for 80% of the game! Which some of the kids had to go and be on Offense as well. We understand that we need to be more conditioned.. but dont worry! Everyone needs a chin check from time to time. DR will go take care of what they need to do! We're going to be ready for Colony so don't worry about that! As for the QB situation, its either step up or step down, because the 2nd stringer is not too bad! Only thing holding him back from the starting job is the lack of repetition, he came late into the team. The point is we lost, and we understand that! Things are going to be taken care of! So we'll see the Mustangs in the playoffs.

ALL AMAT FANS -
100 plus comments on how Los Osos QB didnt impress you. Just be happy you dont have Nunes (Upland) on your schedule, Nunes is much more polished. Besides Los Osos did enough to win. Get over it>

Covina - you guys looked really good, suprised the crap out of me.

reality donk sounds cranky because his alma mater sucks

no one cares about Muir,

Good. Keep it that way. Just know, we aren't going ANYWHERE bro. Good luck to you this season!

Don,

I was not implying that YOU were assinine...the prediction was. There was a 31 point differential between what you said the score would be and the actual score itself. Again, I have always respected your opinions and posts, you are always the voice of reason on the Trib blog, which at times is sorely needed. I meant no disrespect personally, and btw I usually go with the turkey tacos at Hawkins...lol.

Trust me, I'm not sizing up ANY rings in week 0. I've got to believe that SH and CO are better than DR, and I'm sure they are. I just couldn't understand how coaches of these respective teams were concerned about Muir in the new SE division, but NONE of their fans seemed to be. We were written completely off by the east siders as some joke team. Well, now the joke is on them.

Cathedral 38 San Gabriel 14

Now why woud that matter?

donkey boy-I'm sure a heckuva lot better than whatever POS school you graduated from!

BA and LA fans are both whiners. suck it up and admit your teams both suck

no one cares about muir. go back to the wsgv blog

Funny how th LA & BA fans sound the same after a loss.

Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute....hold on, hold on, hold on. DR fans, where the hell are you? As a matter of fact, all of the ESGV fans that commented on this game here on the blog....where the hell are you? Dark P? Dranchhhhh? Whoever that idiot was who said that Muir would get smashed by "ALL" the ESGV teams? Where are you guys? Nut up!!! I see all the Amat fans coming in here commenting after their loss, but where are you guys?

Is it because Muir was in control of this game from whistle to whistle? Is it because your lone score was a gift given to you on our twelve yard line? Is it because you know we DEFINITELY should have won this game by more(at least 20)? No...I know what it is. You have just realized that after this loss you still have to face the likes of Colony, Oaks Christian, and Bishop Amat...ouch. Can we say 0-4!!!

As far as the game goes, it LOOKED like the first game of the year. Penalties, fumbles, tired legs, etc. Before the game began DR looked much more physically imposing than the Stangs, but come game time the physicality of the game was even. So what was the difference? Speed, speed, and more speed. Muir's D played FAST!!! Flying to the ball, closing gaps...the D was just everywhere. They completely shut down what was supposed to be DR's strength in the running game. And DR's qb? Well, let's just say he and the drawing board met for breakfast this morning.

Coach Layton says that DR shot themselves in the foot, and they did....but so did Muir. A fumble in the red zone, a fumble deep in their own territory, a fumble after another great run pass the midfield, all combined to slow Muir down a ton. But hey, these are things that will be cleaned up as the season progress. Heck, even Freddie J admitted that Muir is a team that ALWAYS gets much better as the year goes...if that rings true this year....watch out. This is going to be a FUN year!

ghsfan...I see you bro!!!

LET'S GO STANGS!!!!!!!!!!!

jcaz
how does it feel to follow a sucky losing program huh?

Donkey-boy is going ape-sh_t happy today with our loss to LO.

Whoa there horsey...settle down boy.

Now, with that in mind, go back to the barn ok, you're getting to much sun again.

Donk, donk donk...

reality donk
easy explaination your amat coaching staff suckssssss

LAC

Yeah right, you guys couldn't win 3-4 games from anyone this year.

Just another Excuse.

Now, you think by year, you'll be better. By year end, you'll be hoping that the season ends soon!

EXCUSES, EXCUSES..

Unimpressed-So "everyone in the stadium knew they could not pass and Brehault would run" but they won the game on a 23 yd passing TD? explain!

btw hanging in there and winning are two different things. excuses are like assholes everyone has one

amat is going to be 0-2 after next week. another sucky season for the loser lancers

I dont care what anyone says, Amat hung in there. The season is early and give Hags a chance , it is comimg around. We did not win but we were in that game from the start to the finish. We will get better . Lets just say it is better looking than last year... Oluth may beat us,,,, but this Lancer team is allot better coached than the last two years.."go Lancers" We remain behind you to the end of this season. Once a Lancer always a Lancer.

i love all these amat excuses. they suck and they lost jdonk. btw hagarity is 10-28 is in last 38. he sucks as a coach.

Say what you want AMAT people but the illustrious staff blew some of this one. LO got 2 late first downs-everyone in the stadium knew they could not pass and Brehault would run, and he did for 2 first downs. Call a time out for Pete's sake. Also who called the the passing plays on the critical drive, we knew the line was not helping Lenhart out. How about some short passes to the backs. Also, we did not use Gaise nearly enough, they really could not stop him yet in the second half we stopped going to him as much. I question the coaching decisions, we know what the line can do so let's have better play calling.

San Dimas obviously doesn't know what a good team is because neither team from last night was worthy to be mentioned as "elite". Yes I understand that SD has an ultimate high from beating LA but anyone who saw that team last night (unless ur a SD fan) knows whats up. As a Los Altos fan and former player I acknowledge that San Dimas won the game fair and square. Nothing is going to change it, however just knowing there best team in years just beat our worst in recent memory is nothing special.

By the end of the season Los Altos will win 3-4 games while San Dimas will have a 1st/2nd round playoff exit.

Just the facts please

Another EXCUSE!

SD penalities, not your play allowed you to stay around longer than you should have.

Special teams= 10pts.
Offense = 6 pts.

Please, you were never in the game!

You guys weren't claiming worst team over last two weeks.

Wow, you're a supportive fan! Just another excuse. Can't wait for the next one!

SD versus LA,

Best San Dimas team in school history.

versus

Worst LA team in school history.

Results: toss-up until the last play of game....

Just the facts please.

Amat's D kept them in the game. Seals was on almost every play and Sheldon price kept the LOS OSOS receivers in check, he is D1 material with some vicious hits he laid on those poor LO receivers. Can't wait to see Bowens back in action, Brehaut would not enjoyed his 130 yards rushing with Bowens in his face.

Offensive notes: Lenhart is very inconsistent and does not do very well under pressure with his 5 sacks and game killing interception, bring McClanahan in, this kid is a gamer and a stud. The OL is undersized and lacking dept, but will improve with each weak.

Amat will probably not fare will at OLU next week, but look out West Covina, Diamond Ranch and Damien, you guys will face a very determined tough Amat team as they dominate and destroy these local teams.

I know LO running back Arby Fields Dad also named Arby, personally (his brother Scott played for Amat during the 80's)during my HS years. He hasn't change after all these years and still talk alot of smack.os

I also learned Brehaut's uncle played for Amat and he himself was planning to play QB at Amat at some point of his life.

Amat's frosh team destroyed Los Osos frosh 31-0. Standing at 6 ft tall this kid Ruiz is an absolute stud.

LA FANS

YOUR TALK IS CHEAP

PATHEIC LOSERS!

Briefly stopped by the Wilson Scrimmage yesterday and could not identify Gilmore and didn't see him on the sideline. Not flaming just asking, did he play or is he hurt? Or was he not there?

Enjoy San Dimas cause we aint Los Altos. Garay to Acosta all night!

S. El Monte CIF Champs 2008!

was at LA v SD last night.

We dominated time of posession. SD couldn't stop us. We ran all over them, we probably had 300 yards on the ground, just didn't finish drives. That's a young team for you. We win 8 out 10 against SD. Their offense is average at best. Their defense was giving up 8-10 yards a play. I would love to know the exact stats, cause on paper we tore SD up. Just a young team that can't finish yet. We'll get there.

GO LA!!!!

San Dimas,
just wait until next year when these Sophmores and Juniors come back next year.
About 80% of this team is just that.

for another thing,
imagine what the game would be like if YOUR 3rd string QB was on the field rather than your starter, or even the true back-up QB.
Not the same game, is it?

This is by all accounts the worst LA team in recent memory, and you almost lost, PERIOD!

This is the exact equivelant of the best Charter Oak team barely beating an 2-8 OR 0-10 Bishop Amat squad.
It's ONCE in a lifetime, and it's CHEAP!!

So before you start comparing yourself to Valley's elite, just remember how you just squeezed by one of the worst and youngest LA squads in history.
AND remember the severe beating that you are going to get next season at Mauch Memorial.

SD looked terrible against the worst LA team in 10 years. SD sucks!

Same results for Amat. Pull Lenhart and let MaClanahan run the show. You will get waxed next weekend.

Just Wondering

You have stated it pretty well.

The most interesting things about these LA posts, is that if we had this or that, different story. We'll didn't most of us figure this would be
excuse they would use.

The fact is, there #1 QB hasnt proved squat on a football field. So until then, its just more talk from a bunch of Patheic LOSERS

duarte was having a hard time but it really wast that bad duarte caught a lot of bad breaks but that goes a long with the ineperience they have at the skilled positions, even the upperclassmen on the team are inexperienced,they will get better with each game they play and ayala is no longer a push over. The league is very weak, la puente is the favorite of the league and theyre shut out by gabrielino, wow. the difference in the league is that duarte plays much higher competition in the preseason which will help them greatly down the road.

duarte was having a hard time but it really wast that bad duarte caught a lot of bad breaks but that goes a long with the ineperience they have at the skilled positions, even the upperclassmen on the team are inexperienced,they will get better with each game they play and ayala is no longer a push over. The league is very weak, la puente is the favorite of the league and theyre shut out by gabrielino, wow. the difference in the league is that duarte plays much higher competition in the preseason which will help them greatly down the road.

LA FANS

EXCUSES ARE FOR BABIES!

QUIT CRYING.. YOU LOST AND THE RECORD READS 0-1.

Not the real LA team, SD fans are naive, we didn't have our starting QB, this is not our normal effort.... Yada, Yada, Yada... HEY LOS ALTOS... YOU LOST! It's like drinking slaty Pepsi or brushing your teeth with ground up bologna... just tastes terrible... doesn't it? You just can't stand it and me and the other SD faithful love it! We won't get to see how SD would fair against CO, DR, etc..., but LA sure didn't represent their league very well. In fact, the volleyball team from LA might have put up a better fight. I know, why don't all you LA folks talk to the volleyball girls and see if any of them can pass. After all, you don't have your #1 QB... Maybe they can help. It's all just too much fun! Rock on Saints...

Its unbelieveable how naive SD fans are being. Saying they can take on South Hills, DRanch, CO just because they beat LA. Get real Los Altos isn't very good anymore. I'm not taking away the credit that San Dimas won but get real! LA had no quarterback and still had a chance to win the game. If anyone thinks that's the real Los Altos football then you are terribly mistaken. And No us LA fans are not crying or making excuses either. Just calling them like we see em. We know where our team stands and that we're in for a Long season.

Despite what the Duarte fan says, Duarte was outclassed. They will win a few games because RB Canada has some breakaway speed. Ayala is a totally different team after losing Baca, the line is big and the RB samuels looks strong. Look for them to run to another league championship game with the Tartans....?

Checkingin,
Well if you were at the game you would have saw that Sale had 7 tackles with 2 for a loss. Not once did the ball come his way and he spent most of the game running from sideline to sideline. I never said Damien was gonna have a good season and if the the offense plans on being predictable with 4 turnovers in the first half it is going to be a long season. Hopefully we'll see teams actually go to Sale's side more but with Bosco coming up with a similiar offense, I don't see much difference in the coming week.

For the record: The Saturday Tribune's summary of the West Covina game calls QB George Johnson a senior. George is only in his sophomore year.

Laugh Now Cry Later, i sure hope you guys dont get to overly excited with this moral victory of yours, you talk like you ran all over san dimas, but i believe that all your big plays came from special teams and sd penalties, even if longoria would have been put in that doesnt mean that you would have scored still... you guys controlled most of the game had great field position and literally could only put up 16, with one td actually scored on the san dimas defense???your team is poor if sd is mediocre and will have a long season in the miramonte, so i guess im glad you guys got this one under your belt and best wishes to contradicting your own coach.

just an OBSCURITY! the bottom line is we lost yes. thank you for the observation. but for all your freaken hype you are a medicore team. just take it. like i said. we put in our #1 qb for the last two plays its over. think about it. do you really think you were all that. please. especially when you knew the next play was a running play....duh, and you cant stop it. i hope the san dimas coach said they played bad. cause everybody in the stadium new that (nice scoreboard). and yes your right i should throw out a big CONGRATS TO MY ALL MIGHTY CONQUERS. EXCELLENT JOB. have a great season. keep your head up!

No doubt Damien had an off night. Lets put things in perspective folks, this was a zero week game which amounts to nothing more than a practice game. I for one am happy Damien played a strong team as opposed to lesser competition. Morrison and his coaches eyes are opened, adjustments will be made, and the boys now know the speed of the game and what their competition will look like in the coming weeks. They will prepare. It's always hard to lose but in the scheme of things, I'll take a first game loss. And I will pray Coach Mo finds some better plays for his play book....way to predictable play calling!

Whether you want to believe it or not, there is alot of pride and talent on this team. Damien will come back.

I hope the Rancho coaches learned from this game too. You have players on your team with "sportmanship"/character issues. Why in a game when your team is up 20 plus points and dominating the competition, are your players committing personal fauls? Please teach the offenders a lesson and bench them for next weeks game. Too early in the season to condone this behavior.

Don watched Chargers whip Aliso N , CO had 1st game jitters,but still looked good . D line, Williams and Clapper tore them up. Took a knee with a min/half on the 5 yd line . Don't you love big LOU. Allen looked like a brute running for 2 tds. See how things look at home next vs Pioneer.

A loss is a loss but the thing I like most of all with Amat is the coaching. Very impressed the way they are a real coaching staff. Not to knock Verti but this looks good out there. The defense looks good and getting Bowens back will only make them better. They had their chance to win this game. O-luth will be tough and we may come home -2 but this Lancer team looks allot better then the last two years. Game grade a C Improvment grade a A.

laugh now cry now, you say how the saints are not impressive, how they need a ton of work. But yet they beat your high and mighty los altos team, and even the coach from san dimas said the saints played bad. Just a note every game is a real game. 0-1 is 0-1 it doesn't go away just because you lost to a small school. The only congrats you should give is to los altos for just hanging on. Maybe you should call your head coach and tell him how to coach since you have all the answers. Since you think you know so much why don't you evaluate your team since they lost. I'm sure the saints know what they need to work on and dont need your help. Don't drown yourself in your own tears.

" Play of the Game "
4th & GOAL !!! from the 23 yd line in the 4th qtr. Amat let Brehaut stand in the pocket all night long on that play ! Amat should have blitzed instead of dropping everyone deep. No pressure from the D-line all night. The few times Amat blitzed they sacked or stopped Brehaut. Brehuat beat Amat with his feet & Not his arm. How many yds rushing did he have ???

my congrats goes out to SD for the win last night. BUT, not impressive at all! they knew LA oould not throw and still could not stop the run. the corner backs are not good at all. the line is big but over rated. nico is decent but nothing like anybody is talking about. the other kid (6) is much better. i was proud of LA they played with what they had and gave it there all. ball on the 13 yard line with a minute to go....we had a shot at the win, if coach would have put longoria in for two passes into the end zone.....what could have been, but save the kid for a real game. SD good luck and not impressive. need to work harder. you have the size and dont know about the talent.

it was not bad as the score i promise you. we moved the ball i feel good about the game. and stoped them too! im ok with that loses i feel good going against monrovia. we had some big platys called back. a young quarterback throw alot of picks. are running back looked great! if wasnt the first game we coud have won that game i promise you.

From: The Stang Fan
“Don,
Just brewed my morning coffee early this fine morning to see if the space you wanted me to write in was available. It is...thanks. I hope you too have woke up early because it most certainly WOULD BE shameful for you to miss my post.
Did you really think DR was 21 points better than us? That prognostication was simply assinine.”

Glad the space was there for you and congratulations to the Mustangs on the big win. Muir demonstrated again that they continue to roll out some amazing athletes and their teams are capable of great game performances. This was the case when I began following SoCal HS football in the late 60's and it remains true in 2008.

That said, hold off on the ring sizing just yet. It's a long season and lots can happen between now and the playoffs not to mention the playoffs themselves. Look me up when you get there, (notice I said when, not if), we can meet for a Hawkins Burger.

BTW, my bad pick makes me wrong, not “assinine”. I did think the Panthers were three TD's better, I now think otherwise.

jcaz,
i have to agree with you. not only did i feel amat was the better team, i thought they were much better than los osos. but i will say that the qb made plays when his team needed him to. i wouldn't be surprised if he had 8 first downs himself. after seeing him, i do think he's a tad bit, just a tad, over rated. i will also agree that the offensive line broke down at crucial times, but overall were decent. congrats to los osos for the win. for all i heard about them however, i was not overly impressed by there athleticism, organization, or coaching. just my thoughts

"Stang Fan,

I have saved some time on September 6th to read your post regarding the Miramonte League teams you can't wait to face. Be sure and either get up early or post Friday night, it would be a shame for me to miss your reflections after you finish your work in Pomona."

Don,

Just brewed my morning coffee early this fine morning to see if the space you wanted me to write in was available. It is...thanks. I hope you too have woke up early because it most certainly WOULD BE shameful for you to miss my post.

Did you really think DR was 21 points better than us? That prognostication was simply assinine. Don't get me wrong, you definitely know your prep football, and I'm not being facetious. A lot of the things you say make COMPLETE sense....but bro, you were sooooo wrong here. And I got to tell ya, I couldn't be any harppier. Oh, and by the way, our work in Pomona is officially done.

Thanks for saving the space....I'll post my reflections on the game later.

Damien Football & The Man,

What, Damien "first game jitters" ?

What game were you guys watching?

What I saw in the late 3rd and all of the 4th quarters was a Damien quarterback scrambling for his life, an offensive line that was a sieve, throws from a qb that were way overthrown (and wobbly), a defense that gave up huge plays--especially around the ends, DBs getting toasted, and a team that got beat up.

Don't let the tuition you pay blind you from reality.

DHS this season, 2 to 3 wins at best.

You know, if the shoe had been on the other foot and San Dimas had been in the beginning of a rebuilding year with a new coach and a second string QB, how would this blog be reading? Would the LA folks be saying, "that's OK San Dimas. You guys did your best with what you had. You'll get better in a few years." No they wouldn't! They would be slamming SD and questioning why SD even tried to take the field against the mighty Conqs! I realize LA has been around a long time and, in the past has fielded some top notch teams, but this year is this year! Refusing to acknowlege the shortcomings of the current LA team and failing to acknowledge the hard work of the SD team is disingineous. The Saints were great last night. They have plenty to work on as they made some silly mistakes. But here's an interesting fact... GUESS WHO LA'S BIGGEST YARDAGE GAINTER - SAN DIMAS - THAT'S RIGHT - SAN DIMAS GAVE LA MORE YARDAGE ON PENALTIES THEN ANY ONE LA PLAYER ACHIEVED ON THE FIELD! So, most of what LA achieved, San Dimas gave them. So, say what you like about how SD can't compete with SH, DR, Etc..., you just sound like a stupid 8th grader whose uncle in New Jersey can kick the crap out of anyone. As stated so perfectly by Alfred Going "What you were has far more to do with what you might become than it does with what you currently are." LA will have a tuff season. They'll be back in two or three years, but for now, San Dimas is much better.

Can tartan fan even explain what in the cellar means? Probably not, so cease that constant stream of ignorance. Damien looked good but made DUMB mistakes. Same with other teams, alot of first game jitters. LEt's recall that SOuth Hills actually stated off last season with a handful of losses and turned it around for a CIF run. How about we support other high school programs instead of being catty and childish. Where do some of you get off insulting high school kids? They're not even men yet.

Ok so I've been to many LA games before and this team is By Far the weakest in ten years or so. Im sorry SD but if you believe you beat the "best" in Los Altos you are mistaken. After from what I saw those days are over for now, they are in rebuilding mode forsure. LA will be lucky to win 3 games this year unfortunately. They also had a 3rd string QB starting that has Never played QB throughout High School. He had less then 2 weeks to get thrown into the fire and perform. San Dimas was very average, I was actually disappointed. Put this team against any LA team from before this season and its a romp.

how did Dranch get a Fox sports game? They paid for are something ...... they stink!

anybody hear how south hills did aginst corona cent. tonight?

p.s. great job lancers!!!! were proud of you

Justrab

You know, I have to be honest with you and give credit where creidt is due.

That QB was remarkable in that everytime they need to get it done he got it done right ?

I mean that 4th down play was huge but he did have a good arm and whenever they need a big pass play, he was mostly right on the money.

The only thing is that, I feel that we truly should have won this game tonight because, overall, I think that Amat was a better team than them tonight.

We just have to work on executing the offense a bit better thats all.

Anyway, next week is a much tougher game, but I know already that it's not going to be a blow out this time arround and if we prepair right, we might have the same outcome as UCLA had against Tenn last week. Yo never know right ??

justrab,

amat frosh. team won 34-0 and ruiz scored 2 td's & went 7 for 9. osos was bigger and had about a hundred guys in comparison to amats 60, but after a scoreless 1st qrter amat tore them to shreds. to bad the varsity lost.

football jones

You sound like LA Parent or Knows all.

Your fan base trash talked SD for the last couple of weeks but at no time did you or they express you were "puppies".

Maybe these fans should learn respect of an opponent, because anybody can be beaten on any day..

Good Luck with Northview, there no push over..

Came away from the Damien game thinking this team might be the most entertaining team in a long while. At almost every position Damien is better talentwise than Bishop Amat. This was first game jitters. From here on in I'll be shocked if Damien doesn't put 45 points on Bishop Amat. too much speed, size and skill. Fred is it possible to still make the State Championship with one lost?

Morrison has a monster team on his hands. Watch out!

OLINE YEAH,

Congrats on the win.

I knew this was an LA rebuilding year and we'll take our lumps...

I was happy to see our (LA) puppies going 'toe-to-toe' with the SD 'all league' seasoned veterans.

Anyways, good chatting and good luck to SD.

PS: Get that clock fixed !!!!

Hey i just came back from the West Covina vs El Rancho team and my i was very impressed by the nogales transfer Jesse Li(#33)who had 3 touchdowns in the game all in the 1st half..he had gotten a fumble and ran for a 50+ yard TD....he also ran 2 touchdowns..

Thoughts & prayers to Betty Maggiore [Coach Mike Majorie's mom], she was feeling ill & was taken by ambulance from the game just after halftime, Coach Maggiore left the game with her.

Jcaz,

I think UCLA may have jumped the gun as I like Nunez (Upland) much better than Los Osos QB. TN is not a bad gig, but Norm may regret this one down the road. What do you think? If we had some bookend DE that could create containment things may have been different. He can run, but I sure did not see what all the hype was all about. Not the the defense does not deserve credit, but their QB is good, but not as good as advertised.

Upland looks like a potential monster in the baseline and may do a job on Los Osos.

J

football jones

A C stills = Beating the Big Bad LA LOL

We didnt play great but played well enough to get the 'W" and that's all that matters.

Oh Yeah, Bonita was favored last year too, and looked what happened. They'll be favored this year too! Who cares!

We'll see come October.

But one thing for sure, you're in deep trouble this year.. Maybe 2-8 season..

Justrab

I agree on most of what you said. In fact, the over all team looked very very good this evening and I have to say that it is perhaps the best looking Amat team in a while.

However, I have to say that the offensive line really hurt us in this game because they did not give Lenhart very much time with the ball.

Also, the defense more than held their own tonight and if it was'nt for that one let down (23 yarder) we win the game.

Oline Yeah,

What SD diversity?

I think you threw 3 passes all night...That's not exactly a 'balanced offense' is it?

You guys were sweating it out until the final play...c'mon be honest.

Maybe SD had an 'off night'.

GRADE = C+

Good luck with BONITA, you'll lot's need it.

Hint: If you bet on smudge Pot...get at least 21 points.

I'm done....

Just got back from covering the Bulldogs taking on El Rancho. They looked impressive scoring 33 points in the first half. This one was over by intermission. It stared ugly for El Rancho as Jesse Li scored on a 55 yard scamper before anyone felt comfortable in their seats in the opening quarter and they rolled on after that. I have to say that coach Maggiore had his boys prepared to play some ball. Next up is Blair as West Covina tries to improve on their 6-6 record of a year ago.

SD is pretty good, and LA will be back!

HEY LA Parent

This picture tells the story...

The 6th is tomorrow! LOL

Who told who?

football jones

No Excuses, but you try to justify your loss.

Lauagble.. You guys may have past tradition and past CIF rings, but that's the past..

Get over yoruself. If SD doesn't commit the numerous penalities in the last five minutes, it would have been worst for sorry LA.

You guys couldn't stop the diversity of their offense. They marched down the field in the second half with ease and b---- slapped your Dline.

Fred, you guys at the Trib do a great job getting this stuff up so quick.

SD vs LA post game wrap-up,

A few observations;

1.Nico is good...definitely not great.

2.SD O-line looked a little above average...at best.

3.SD defense had trouble stopping a 'green', one-dimensional LA offense.

**C'mon SD, every fan in the stadium knew the next LA play would be a run...and STILL SD had trouble stopping it?

No excuses from LA, I think we performed well; except for those 2 TOs (within 2 plays)to start 3rd qtr...what was that about?

~Football Jones

Just got back from game.

SD nearly avoided a nearly lost

Coach Morrison is in for a long season..

He hasn't develpoed the program nor does have the tools to get it done.

You see, when pads come on, all the passing league hype goes away.

I just got back from the game and it was not too bad for Amat. Had to sit on the Los Osos due to family not wanting to sit on the visitor’s side and had to hear Arby Fields dad talk smack all night. Los Osos was supposed to have a high powered offense and they looked a bit sloppy (motion, dumb penalties) as they had far more yards, but their QB and Arby Fields looked pretty human and if it was not for that one catch to go ahead in the 4th they really did not do much.
Amat’s line needs to give the QB more time, but they did not look horrible. I don’t think Throplay would have done much. There is a lot to build on and sitting on the Los Osos side they got pretty quite early in the game. I thought these guys were supposed to be much better or, perhaps, Amat played fair and kept them in check.
Amat did not have much on the running game and I could not tell if Gaise (sp) or Anderson will be able to put some yards up on the ground. The O-line opened some small holes, but that was some tough inside running. They look like they have some good speed if they can get some blocks, but the Amat line looked well coached and did not make dumb mistakes.
I heard from the Los Osos crowd their freshman lost 37 -0 so it looks like the freshman squad has some talent. Was anyone at the game and how did Ruiz do?
They have nothing to be ashamed at and the defense kept Los Osos in check and looked better than last year considering Los Osos said their QB and Fields were much improved over last year.
A win would have been nice, but there is a lot to build on from this game. O Lou will be tough, though.
J

Listen carefully to all the noise comming from out in the barn tonight folks.

Donkey-boy and his family are celebrating.

The hay is going fast and loose and there is no holding back all the a$$e's in the pig pen tonight.

went to muir game.
it was a okay game!
dranch like i said before has rb and thats all it was terriable to watch your qb!
up next oaks christian for the mustangs upest of the year!

went to muir game.
it was a okay game!
dranch like i said before has rb and thats all it was terriable to watch your qb!
up next oaks christian for the mustangs upest of the year!

went to muir game.
it was a okay game!
dranch like i said before has rb and thats all it was terriable to watch your qb!
up next oaks christian for the mustangs upest of the year!

Dont expect anything for Damien. They may finish in the cellar this year!

Co Bro and Joe...
You are absolutely right... San Dimas is not nearly as good as Los Altos. Also, the earth is flat. Michael Jackson is normal. The moon is made of cheese. Oh, and the sky is falling! Get real. Bottom line... Big bad LA got pushed around on the line of scrimmage. They got owned. Just swallow the blue pill (that's SD blue!) and watch the big boys play on! Rock on Saints.

CO Bro

BS, the ONLY way LA moved the ball was on penalties.

What game were you watching?

Dude, it was a boring game but I watched. Ur just a homer who dosen't like to hear the truth. Like I said, this just my opinion, don't take it personal. Your team has lot more to worry about than what one person speaking his mind has to say. Move on and good luck....ur gonna need it! As for WORKING a tradition laced LA team, you won the game that is true, but WORKED? LMAO!

Hey LA Parent, LA Fan, LA Whatever, Little old San Dimas just worked BIG TRADITION LACED LOS ALTOS! Ha! LA fielded a really good team considering the #1 QB was down, but all the LA Nay Sayers from this past week can simply stuff a sock in it now! Final score 26 - 17 San Dimas.

Hey LA PARENT AND KNOWS ALL

EAT s---. You guys are horrible and would have been a worst blow out, if it wasn't for all the penalities by SD.

CO Bro

BS, the ONLY way LA moved the ball was on penalties.

What game were you watching?

Want to la sd game sd you are overrated this nico kid is average as foe la you just keep your heads up you well be fine your only going to get better,man you didnt even have your starting qb.

San Dimas is lucky to have won. The offense was pretty good tonight. The D had some pretty good stops early in the game but in the 4th had way too many penalties which nearly cost SD the game. And hey SD custodial staff what was up with the scoreboard you had all summer to make sure that it was working. Not knowing how much time was left in the game sucked. How much more exciting would that final play have been if the fans knew that it was going to be the final play.I as a SD fan am not happy. We have some work to do.

LETS GO SAINTS!!!

amat loses. one loss down nine more to go. 0-10

Just got back from the LA vs SD game. We left when the score was 21-10 SD, I can't tell you how much time was left cause the scoreboard was not working. IMO...I don't know what you Saint fans are seeing that
I could not see. You say you have this great team that will destroy LA and everyone else in the Valley. You are average at best! This has to be the weakest LA team I have seen in the last ten years and you had to work hard to beat them. LA threw the ball less than ten times the whole game, and they moved they ball pretty easily on the ground the whole game. The Saints do have some quality players (Barbone, Doll, Witham & #3) but in no way are you what you believe you are. There is NO WAY you would be able to play with BA, SH, CO or DR. LA is in for a long season.

Vid Vet that depends on numerous variables with the stream bandwith,camera digtal/analog, allowable space of provider

LOL the dreaded light standards or scissor lifts at the high school games......

That's enough to piss you off isn't it? Such is the life.

Steve Berger great job shooting a game with one camera Thats tough telling the story sometimes.
I feel your pain! Great job!
One suggestion though, when framing the shot show the offensive and defensives sets, then follow the ball as the play develops.
Plus when streaming you wont get the breaks or streakie pixilation on some people computers.

Ok why are we live streaming Monrovia & Arcadia when the TRIBS GAME OF THE WEEK is Los Altos at San Dimas.

Isnt that a Star-News game if anything?

whitey.....

"because if the program he's not listed!"

Huh?

attn: just wondering, I'm wondering what type of drugs are you on, "this years SD team is as good as any in the SGV for a number of years" and you base this on watching them practice? you're worse than coach waterboy the "guru" coach high-me, who has san dimas ever beat? ever?..how foolish you look saying that they are so talented,big ad naseum, let them play a season, win the watered-down division they now play in, then your statement will bring just a chuckle as to your sobriety or lack thereof, but for now, just tell us what duplicate number your son wears, because if the program he's not listed! lmao

Watched San Dimas practice on Tuesday. Wow! I don't see how they can loose. If Los Altos has some sort of secret weapon, they might have a shot. But from what I watched, San Dimas has little or no cracks in the armor. The are really fast. They are giant across the line. I can't remember a high school program with so many big linemen across the offensive line. I think their two tackles are at least 6-5 each. And they're big. Their QB seems to have a great arm and their running backs are fast and hit hard. Just so many tools. I hope the game isn't a blow out! I've watched a number of Los Altos games over the years and it seems to me that they always show up, irrespective of odds. They always have a good team on the field and they're never a push over. I don't know about all the divisions and sections and such within CIF, but I think this years' San Dimas team is as good as most any that has come out of the SGV for a number of years. By the way, their kicker was killing it from 40 yards in practice, one after another! Good coaching and seven tons of talent, good luck LA, I'm afraid you'll be needing all you can get.

Thank you Fred,

For removing some of these post!

I agree with you,(WOW), on "it's not funny!

AZTEC PRIDE!

Fred,
I know its off topic BUT If your going to pull my post down about complaining about the guy always talking about "Donkey" sex organs will you at least have someone go through the blog and pull the crap he has laid through YOUR blog.
It's not funny

muir wins by 21!
if they stop dranch run they might get a shutout!