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30Q-2-KICKOFF (No. 24): Best case/worst case in the EBAL
By Kyle Bonagura
Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 2:47 pm in Uncategorized.
After De La Salle, what can be expected from the rest of the East Bay Athletic League?
With the Spartans at the top and Livermore at the bottom, there are a lot of unknowns with the rest of the league. Here is a best case/worst case breakdown for the rest of the teams in the league:
Amador Valley
With 14 starters back from a team that fell just a win shy of the playoffs, the Dons will definitely take a step forward this year and should be expected to qualify for NCS. The Dons return the third (QB Kean Stancil) and sixth (RB Dalton Turay) leading rushers in the league from a year ago and continue to evolve away from the Fly Offense that has been a staple at the school for many years. Expect to see Stancil in the shotgun with four wide and Turay in the back field on most plays in what should be an entertaining team to watch.
Best case: 3rd place — Probably should have beaten Foothill and Cal last year, if everything falls into place, Amador could be one of the area’s best teams.
Worst case: 6th place — It’s a safe bet the Dons will finish ahead of either SRV or Granada or Cal (plus Livermore), a 7th place finish would be a huge disappointment.
California
From a pure talent standpoint, the Grizzlies are among the best teams in NCS. But with a new coach, it leaves a lot of questions to be answered. RB/DB Reggie Davis had minor surgery, but said he’ll be good to go when they open up against Washington next week. He was hampered with injuries last year after bursting onto the scene as a sophomore — if he stays healthy, watch out. The Grizzlies will primarily run out of the I-formation according to offense new coach Eric Billeci and others within the program have called it the Wing-T.
Best case: 3rd place — If the coaching change is a seamless transition, Cal shouldn’t take a step back. One EBAL coach said you can put Monte Vista, Foothill and Cal in a hat and draw for who finishes in 2nd. I doubt they finish ahead of both MV and Foothill, but one is a possibility.
Worst case: 7th place — If the coaching change is a rough one, there are a lot of talented teams that could take advantage.
DLS
De La Salle is De La Salle. Best line, best skill players, best coaches.
Best case: Mythical national champs.
Worst case: Lose in a state bowl game.
Foothill
Sean Mannion is back at quarterback, but every receiver who caught a pass a year ago has graduated. That shouldn’t matter. The incoming group of receivers as well as some seniors who will finally see the field are expected to keep the Falcons just as dangerous as last year. With perhaps the best coaching staff outside of DLS, Foothill will remain a top-five program in the East Bay. A 9-1 or 8-2 season is expected.
Best case: 2nd place — Beat Monte Vista and hold court against everyone else.
Worst case: 4th place — Lose to Monte Vista and drop another league game along the way.
Granada
George and Josh Atkinson make this a team to watch out for. With speed like that on offense, the possibilities Tim Silva has on offense are endless.
Best case: 4th place — Beating Monte Vista or Foothill would be a shock. Beating AV, Cal or SRV wouldn’t be.
Worst case: 7th place — It also wouldn’t be a shock if they lost to every team but Livermore.
Monte Vista
With the region’s top defensive player (Cal-bound LB Dave Wilkerson) and the regions best offensive player (UCLA-bound QB Brett Nottingham), Monte Vista enters the season as the second best team in the section. Coach Craig Bergman is among the best offensive coaches in the state and there is a talented group of receivers coming in and Greg Johnson back at running back.
Best case: 2nd place — Some at MV would say a 1st place finish is best case, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Worst case: 4th place — Injuries (knock on wood) are probably the only reason the ‘Stangs would fall this far, but that’s why it’s called worst case.
Livermore
The positive for Livermore is that last year’s QB Justin McPhearson signed a letter of intent to play collegiately at Azusa Pacific. For the Cowboys, it’s all about becoming competitive.
Best case: 3-0 in non-league against Dublin, Dougherty Valley and Liberty.
Worst case: 0-10.
San Ramon Valley
Of all the teams in the league, San Ramon Valley has the most question marks. New coach (although Mark Kessler has been on the staff for a few years), new offense (balanced to include more of a running game) and most talent lost (Joe Southwick, Byron Gruendl, Bryce Peterson, Garrison Goodman, Cole Huntley … the list goes on.). The consensus around the league is that the Wolves are going to take a big step back after winning the NCS 3-A title in 2007 and making the NCS Division-I semis last year.
Best case: 4th — The program has been too strong not to give it a chance to succeed, but we’ll have to wait until they host Oakland and Concord to see what kind of team the Wolves have.
Worst case: 7th.
Predicted order of finish:
1. De La Salle
2. Monte Vista
3. Foothill
4. California
5. Amador Valley
6. Granada
7. San Ramon Valley
8. Livermore
Thoughts?
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August 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I work with a bunch of Granada boosters, word is they will have a good team, here to hoping they can knock out AV and Cal, make it into the playoffs, but they will need more than the Atkin brothers to step up.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Kyle, you said Cal High has some the most talent of NCS teams, but you only listed Reggie Davis who had surgery? isn’t that a little bit of hype? They may have a bunch of seniors, but who else returns who started last year beside their big play guy? And won’t there be a lot of learning involved in a new offense?
I agree Amador will beat Cal, SRV, and Granada this year, but the first week of the league season Cal hosts SRV and that should answer the SRV questions, not Oakland High and Concord. If you were to pick a non league game, I would go with non section West-Tracy, because it plays both Cal and SRV, so I would compare those games and then get excited about the league’s week 1.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Cal is too high and Granada is too low. DLS, MV, Foot, AV, Granada, Cal, SRV, Livermore. 6 out of 12 for NCS isn’t bad… lol with no expectations for SRV are they going to drop down a division, or have they fixed it so all EBAL teams are D-I now… that whole 3A thing was a fluke
August 28th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
George- S Trevor Morrison and OL Max Shultz are also getting some recruiting attention at Cal and the lower level teams have been very good the past couple years. With the offense, yeah I’m sure there will be a learning curve, but the schedule gets progressively harder (for the most part) as the season goes along so that should help.
As for SRV, the Concord/Oakland games will be a barometer for locals looking to gauge SRV this year because Concord and Oakland are both viewed as teams that are on the rise. We’ll be able to compare the West game strictly vs Cal, but not many people here know much about West compared to Concord/Oakland.
Josh, I wouldn’t be surised at all if the league turned out that way. I think the Cal/AV/Granada grouping could fall in any combination at the 4-6 spots.
Once they reclassified the section last year (got rid of 4A, 3A etc…) all the EBAL schools are at D-I.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Granada’s worst case is 4-6(win all non league games and beat livermore)
best case is 7-3(beat av, srv and cal)
probably: 5-5
Cal’s worst case is 3-7(wins: west, livermore, washington)
best case is 7-3(beat del oro, srv, av, granada)
probably: 6-4
SRV’s worst case is 3-7(wins: livermore, concord, oakland). *the wolves are not going to lose 2 home games in a row to lower division teams. no matter how many players they lose, they’re not losing to lower division teams at home ever. that’s why they schedule them so they can get wins before they lose ~6 in a row.*
best case is 7-3(beat west, cal, av, granada)
probably: 6-4
Amador’s best case: 7-3(beat cal, srv and granada)
worst case: 4-6(lose to cal, srv and granada)
probably: 6-4
**Any of these 4 teams could beat each other simply because they aren’t all that far apart. Now, NONE are going to do just that ALL the time, but I expect two or three such games. Amador should be favored out of the 4 because of their experience and depth. Granada should upset somebody because of their speedy twin track stars. Cal shouldn’t have high expectations because of the coaching change and losing talent, and SRV should have even lower expectations because of the coaching change and losing more talent. NONE of these teams are going to beat De La Salle, Foothill, or Monte Vista, regardless of cross town rivalries. Everybody is going to beat Livermore.**
Amador is probably going to beat SRV and Granada and Cal
Granada is probably going to beat SRV and/or Cal
Cal is probably going to beat SRV
so if you assume that, something like this happens:
Amador loses to Cal, Cal loses to Granada, and Granada loses to Amador(which is more likely than teams going 5-2,4-3,3-4,2-5,1-6 all the way down)
EBAL predictions
DLS 7-0
Foothill 6-1
MV 5-2
Amador 3-4
Granada 3-4
Cal 3-4
SRV 1-6
Livermore 0-7
August 28th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
ok. but hasn’t SRV also had good JV teams as well? idk, you don’t know until you see the first few games you’re right Kyle. I just wanted to clarify most of Cal’s names are seniors right? I’m not aware of any underclassmen making waves besides dls linemen and the atkinson twins..for the most part the league always seems to be senior-laden except for dls..
how ironic is it most ebal preseason looks completely do-able, even livermore, but then seeing DLS’s wow. lakeland and bosco and serra. i wonder if their freshmen and jv play those teams as well…
August 28th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I agree with most of that, but not all.
The reason I’m hesitant with Granada is that — even with the Atkinson’s back — the Mats lost by at least three scores to every EBAL school except Amador last year. (and a blowout win of Livermore). The potential is there, but they’ve got a lot of ground to make up to be where AV and Cal should be this year.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
SRV has had some good JV teams (from what I’ve been told), but I don’t think this year’s senior class was one of them.
Cal also has a RB named Jerrel Dunn, who I’ve been told by coaches from numerous EBAL schools was a man among boys at the freshman level last year. He actually was pulled up to varsity last year for NCS and got a carry against Washington … if anything, it’s a name to remember.
-MV has the toughest non-league game against Pittsburg.
-Foothill travels to Novato in two weeks.
-Cal plays Del Oro at the Battle at the Capital.
-AV’s schedule is soft with Freedom supposedly down.
-Granada’s is soft
-SRV’s is interesting because Oakland and Concord are supposed to be at an elevated level. But, honestly, San Ramon Valley vs Oakland/Concord??? Any other year you’d have to think the Wolves’ starters would be out by halftime. This year, who knows.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
in 2007 granada lost to srv 19-9 and beat amador. that was before the atkinsons and why i was thinking they could do it now in a better position. cal and amador are still strong but in terms of last two years cal is not as strong and av has gotten stronger. i think cal may drop one they shouldn’t. you nailed it when you said av should’ve beat foothill and cal last year. they’ll take care of business this year, but there’s always one team who has a chance and im thinking granada has that chance this year and will take it against srv and cal or av
August 28th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
The 07 Granada team was much better than that 3-7 record. I actually covered two of those wins that year (Irvington and Washington which they won by a combined 87 points).
Tristan Okpalaugo off that team is now at Fresno State.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
will do, im expecting to see how cal does with these young guns.
this isn’t a joe southwick led jv team on varsity this year for srv but last year their freshmen beat de la salle. for what its worth they definitely are retooling for the future. chris comes was a good backup to southwick last year, who played against de la salle and washington. he knows the system and so do their jv guys.. i think if they keep their system the same and it works, and with the limited experience players have growing, they will be up a few scores on oakland and concord by half time.
i hope by the time cal hosts srv its two undefeated teams and its a close game like last year
August 28th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
DLS @ MV
Best case: The most unthinkable upset since Clayton Valley’s tie at Owens in 04 (year DLS 41-0ed AV at Cal)
Worst case: DLS’ margin will only be 9 or 10. Somebody has to compete with DLS in the EBAL. All of D’ville will be jacked enough to keep the effort there. Everybody is aware of the programs’ gap in personnel depth, but the DLS burnout through the other EBAL regions may be underestimated enough for the other schools to root MV on. Likely won’t matter. Do note though the only EBAL school to win an NCS title over DLS was…MV in 1987, 14-13, but it was only because of a missed 2-point conversion. The belief is there, even if the reality isn’t.
Of course, it will be irrelevant if MV can’t defend their turf against Foothill.
EBAL Football Levels
DLS
MV, Foothill
Granada, Amador
Cal High, SRV
Livermore
7/8 with .500 overall records or better. How many can fit in, including moving down to II or III remains to be seen.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
ahh slipped there…
you used to cover the mval right? how does washington look against cal in that opening game? vaughn is gone and cal mostly has the secondary intact.. so is another not-so-close game likely?
August 28th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
They are completely changing the offensive system at SRV. The defense is going to stay the same (Kessler was in charge of the D last year).
Yeah, I used to cover the MVAL. Cal could have picked their score against Washington last year before settling on 41-0. Vaughn and their other receiver who’s name is escaping me is gone, but their TE is good and Ross is a good QB by MVAL standards.
I don’t think it will be close this year either, although Washington did tie the SRV NCS champion team in 07, so stranger things have happened.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
soft non league schedules aside, del oro was one of the best teams in norcal last year, have you heard anything about how they’ll be this year? the del oro game seems to be like the bellevue game, so cal can play a strong team and see where it is.. but i have no idea how the grizzlies’ chances are
August 28th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
novato is retooling after last year.. i think it won’t be a close game like the last time foothill traveled to novato in 07 and 22-25. with mannion last year that game on comcast sportsnet looked like an upset, greg papa figured it never would’ve been that much of a blowout lol
August 28th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Actually Del Oro was down last year (4-6), but when the game was agreed on their coach told Sanchez he expected them to be back up this year more on the level of their 07 team that went 11-2.
Other than that, I don’t really know what to expect. It’s on TV btw.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Thanks for pointing that out Kyle. I was thinking about the team that took Grant to a FG. that was Granite Bay, not Del Oro. my bad on confusing Sac-Joaquin teams there.. but now that game looks a lot more winable for Cal, especially with a game under their belts. I had that in my prediction they would lose, because i was thinking del oro was granite bay ha
August 28th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Correcting above my first post, Cal’s worst case is 4-7 overall and best case 7-3 overall. likely finish for Cal is 6-4 since I have them losing to Amador or Granada. in league cal does no better than 4-3 at best(losing to mv, dls, foothill) and 3-4 at worst(plus AV/Granada)
August 28th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Granite Bay will also be at the Battle at the Capital, they are just playing Pittsburg.
Del Oro and Granite Bay are in the same league and in 07 DO’s only two losses came against GB. There are your fun facts of the night.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
cool can’t wait for that. ill be watching the cal game on tv and hopefully the pitt one too. if not, theres always the great blogs here
August 28th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Yeah, the Pitt game will be on TV as well.
You’ve also got DLS at Bosco that day which will be available on radio and Foothill is at Novato in the afternoon.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
great post Kyle
i believe the MV o-line is going to be the key to them finishing 2nd or 4th.
Your on the spot w/Amador-they have some play makers, defense will be their challenge.
I saw Cal HS tonight:o-line was not as powerful as last year. of course, it is always tough to read too much into the scrimmages. The QB looks pretty good and that TE is the real deal.
August 29th, 2009 at 12:41 am
heard the DLS/Bosco game will be on the MSG channels. How did the Pitt scrimmage go?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:09 am
Some scrimmage clips from Pittsburg High
August 27, 2009 ( Pitt v. DLS, Pitt v. Cal High )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRdZF9CKemY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fj-shyX-J4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdetbkMPK4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOfVmwA3Nj4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTjMEVWbqSc
August 29th, 2009 at 7:58 am
I heard from a few people that attended the scrimmage
at Clayton yesterday that Antioch dominated Clayton, anybody else there ?
August 29th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I heard about it. I wouldn’t say dominated, but sides offenses looked way ahead of the defenses.
August 29th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Antioch was solid, better than previous years, although Clayton dropped off from the dominant team last year.
Rumor has it De La Salle has some holes to fill, will revert to smash mouth football in 2009 and bank on the defense to keep things close.
Don Bosco beat them last year, could repeat that feat.
Lakeland, FL is tough, and Monte Vista might simply outscore them flat out. Serra is awfully tough, and the Spartans could be 1 – 2 going into league.
This could be the year DLS loses its first EBAL game to the Mustangs.
August 29th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Yes DLS has some holes to fill at the skill positions mainly the receiver corps and their secondary but their lines are pretty much all returning bigger and stronger than last year. This may be one of their better lines in quite sometime. Ward comes back at the running back position as do two other seniors in Egu and Anderson. All three of these guys were part of the DLS track 4×100 relay team that finished third at the state meet. Speed is not a question with these guys. In regards to the receivers they do return their big tight end walters who catches the ball very well. Their qb will be new and from what I heard about the scrimmage last night both potential starters looked good. I have a hard time believing Monte Vista will outscore the Spartans because they have to score on the defense first. Serra is tough but will have to fill a huge void left by their departing qb Cody Jackson. don’t forget the Spartans have a huge chip on their shoulder after last year and remember what happened the year after the upset by canyon. DLS came out and steamrolled the competition. Don’t underestimate this team.
August 29th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
As far as their record going into league games, DLS very well may be 1 – 2. If not for the heads up play on the PAT against Serra last year, DLS would have lost. Not to sure how strong Serra is this year, but they were competitive last year. I’m sure Don Bosco and Lakeland will be formidable foes. Holes at the skill positions of the receiving corp and defensive backfield as will as a first year starter at QB don’t make for an undefeated season in the EBAL. This will be the year DLS will drop one in the EBAL. With Nottingham and Mannion throwing against an inexperienced defensive backfield scoring against them may be easier than last year. The Mustangs played them tough, I think DLS won by 10. The Falcons played them twice, both scores not as close as Foothill would have liked, but plenty of fuel for the returning players to think about. Amador has some three year varsity players and may suprise a few teams. Cal, from what has been said earlier, has quality talent also. Almost every league game could be a first round NCS Division 1 playoff game.
August 30th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Kyle, DLS is not a lock to win the EBAL. Even though they have great front line talent, they are not nearly as deep past great teams, and most importantly, qb play is critical to their offense. Without solid play from past qb’s, DLS has 6 or 7 more losses over the last 5 seasons.
Both MV and Foothill have a ton of top end talent and the firepower to knock them off. MV alone has at least 6 guys either offered or getting serious D1/1AA recruiting interest. (Wilkerson-Cal, Nottingham-UCLA, LaBarbera, Johnson, Turner(jr.), Welter(jr.))
August 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I’m definitely aware of all the talent at Monte Vista and Foothill, but let’s be honest, De La Salle hasn’t lost to a Northern California team since most of these kids have been alive.
Foothill wasn’t competitive in either game vs DLS last year and MV may have lost by “just 10″, but that game was never in doubt.
I’d like to see DLS drop a game at some point in the EBAL — and I’d like to see Livermore win a game at some point — it would make things more exciting.
Every year there are people that say “this is the year, this is the year,” — and eventually someone will be right — but it’s too hard for me to ignore history and predict a DLS loss.
Now if you have a tie to MV or Foothill, I sure hope you’d expect to beat DLS because if not, why even play the game?
August 30th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I am not saying that DLS won’t win the EBAL, I just think that there are some chinks in the armor. I may be completely off base, but I get the sense that there is concern in the DLS camp about their offense because of uncertainty at QB, and because of their schedule.
If they come into EBAL play at (1-2), their invincibility will take a hit just like ’04 and ’05, and the two most likely teams to get over the top are Foothill and MV.
August 30th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
EBAL NOTES…
De La Salle — nothing new…leave them at the top and move on.
MV — all new offensive line, but really, does any question whether Bergman will have them playing well. Very deep receiving corp this year, probably the deepest in a long time, including some loaded sophomore talent. Give Nottingham six quality guys to throw to and a talent like Johnson running the ball and it’s gonna be fun again — look for Wilkerson to play some tight end to bolster the blocking as well.
Foothill — Sweeney has said might be the best group of skill players he’s ever had at the school. As you all know, he’s not one to boast unless it’s legit. Does give you something to think about with Mannion back there. Note for future — biggest and best freshman class ever at Foothill. Remember these two names as they will be on varsity as sophomores next year. QB Parker Bryan (yes, the son of A-11 guru Kurt Bryan) and FB/LB Grif Gates. Gates is a Rob Andrews cloan, but with more speed.
California — have to agree with Kyle, it’s all going to be about the transition with the new coach. If they adapt, they could be real good. if not, well, there’s no margin of error in EBAL.
Amador Valley — Stancil and Turay alone can keep this team in a lot of games. Give the ball to Turay 20 times a game and see how they run. Good solid receiving group this year. The key for Amador may be the defense, as it might be one of the better units they have had in a while. DB’s are very athletic and LB’s can be the best unit in the league (excluding DLS of course).
Granada — Yes, they have the Atkinson’s, but the key here is Coach Silva. A Sweeney disciple, he does the same as Sweeney, getting the most out of his team every year. Also, with a better youth football program in Livermore now, they are going to have better and better players coming into the school every year.
San Ramon Valley — Man, would love to make a case for this team to surprise someone, but just don’t see it. Plus is having Mike Nelson back as defensive coach. His defensive units in the past were always very solid. Kyle Kragen – son of former Amador/Denver Bronco Pro Bowler Greg Kragen will be a force at linebacker.
Livermore — McPherson is a underrated QB and running back Oscar Harris is a transfer from Foothill who is a pretty solid back if he can stay out of trouble. Other than that, would be trying to schedule Dougherty Valley and any two MVAL teams other than Logan for preseason.
August 30th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
McPherson is graduated at Livermore.
Atkinsons are outstanding at track but not proven as outstanding football players. Neither was especially impressive as sophomore football players. Silva is a historical 2-8 coach and will likely have the same record this year.
The two Livermore teams will battle for the bottom.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:01 pm
i went to the scrimage at pit this week and i saw three real talents in there tight end, quarterback, and there center does anyone know about them or if they will be any kind of threat this year
August 31st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Cal has alot of talent, the juniors on their o line are still developing but the seniors are solid, they have solid quarterbacks recievers and a tight end, everyone else in this league is overrated
August 31st, 2009 at 2:06 pm
my apalogeze im talking about california high team
August 31st, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Cal Has a bulldozing Fullback and middle line backer, Giovanni Javier. He’s expected to do really well this year. He started all last year at fullback. Keep your eyes out for him.
Also two quick Defensive ends Arturo Hernandez and Zachary Pruess who started last year as well.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Wouldn’t Oscar Harris be ineligible since he has already transferred once in his high school career – from Amador Valley to Foothill for his sophomore year?
September 1st, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Ok let me say this about MV “talent” there quaterback is overrated, there line isnt very good, and there middle lineback who is looked upon to as god by their coaching staff is 19 and takes steriods, he takes steroids, the team knows he takes steroids, the coaches have an idea, and the parents are talking about it, its just a shame people are letting this go on
September 1st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Moeller Man,
I agree with your take on Oscar’s eligibility but I’m wondering about how you can say that he has been expelled when the hearing was held this morning at 9:00 am and there has not been a decision handed down by the expulsion panel yet????
September 1st, 2009 at 8:02 pm
if he takes steroids and you have proof report it
September 1st, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Oops! I meant to pose the question to The Real EBAL FAN.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:54 pm
test the LB from mv then cal fan! you really want your kid playing against a 19 year old on steroids? Is that something your just ok with? How is that fair?
September 1st, 2009 at 9:13 pm
i always thought that if you were 19 before the season started you arent eligible to play
September 1st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
This where boards get truly f’d up…when someone can, under cloak of a screen name, bring up ACCUSATIONS without any burden of proof or evidence. We know who the linebacker is — WHO ARE YOU? And what prood do you have? If your really are a parent, you’re a piece of sh** parent…how dare you…
September 1st, 2009 at 10:34 pm
It’s good to see we have parents of players spilling crap out there for everyone else to see. Who gives a crap what the truth is about what happened to Oscar Harris….He’s a great athlete, from a sensational family. Really, give the kid a break….He’ll do well, I know it.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:07 pm
AHEM, srv parent, if you even call yourself one,
can you be any more reckless? how can you say something like that? and why? no one believes random accusations, but everyone remembers when they’re made.
I have been reading and commenting this blog for about a year now, when I discoverd it my senior year. I mostly read and only comment when I have something to say, especially regarding my high school, San Ramon.
Not a lot of people do comment and say they’re from srv, but you sir, hiding behind a psuedonym, make everyone proud to be a wolf look bad. you’re obviously not a parent, because no respectable mom or dad would do that and misspell a word three times.. think before you say stuff like that kid.. don’t come on here again saying idiotic things because although YOU wouldn’t know, there’s a mutual respect for people who come on here and DON’T bash anybody with NO basis like that. y
you never hear about the srv people who talk about sports like everybody else, but only the idiots who say controversial things like its unfair so and so allegedly is on roids.
if you have such a problem with it, why not do something about it through the appropiate channels? like, here’s an idea, the NCS or CIF. they love anonymous tips that help them follow potential misconduct or enforce the rules of eligibility, the main focus on the players AGE, not something hard to prove one way or the other, like steriod use…
but most importantly, Hello! don’t talk bad about other people anonymously and don’t call bad attention to yourself, in this case our school! right now you give monte vista a reason to get even more riled up for the football season and we have you to thank! Everybody’s gonna embrace you when they start using you as motivation. NOT.
people like you make me embarrased that we come from the same school community and show everyone how classy students from srv must be
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:44 am
Yes the DLS secondary is definitely the weakness of this year’s team. But make no mistake their line and lber’s are very strong. So while Nottingham may have a group of good receivers this year, he has a brand new o-line and he will be getting chased all over the field just like DLS did to Southwick last year. The good news for DLS is 2 out of 3 of their non league games are at home. DLS looked very strong at the scrimmage the other day and this was with several starters not suited up. The backups played quite a bit. Pacos played very well and was confident. The JV’s looked very good too and even though they lost on the last play to Logan during that scrimmage no starters were used by DLS. Scrimmages don’t necessarily mean alot i.e. what happened last year after the scrimmage when the Pitt fans were talkin about how weak DLS looked and how it was Pitt’s year and then DLS went out and beat em handily in the title game. Nonetheless the team looks better overall then last years at this point which is a good sign.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm
SRVPARENT123… you are extremely ignorant. first of all, there are kids on all the ebal teams who take some sort of illegal supplement. welcome to competitive high school football. and just because your son hears at school that MV’s mlb takes steroids, you believe it? let alone bring it to to a blog? Get over it. thats football. you are embarassing SRV by saying such ignorant things. If you are so concerned of your precious son getting hurt, pull him off the team.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Matt is scared that the big ol teddy bear LB from MV is gonna destroy him hahahahah dude embrace the presure and grow a pair, its not like you are the only team who has to play them hahahahaha
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:19 pm
all this fighting over a blog? come on now people, sadly steroids have been used by numerous athletes in high school football but you cant bring that up in a blog srv parent
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:10 am
What’s next, someone thinking Barry Bonds never took steroids….
September 4th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Is there any word on Dougherty Valley and their outlooks this season?
September 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Dark Knight, de la salle cross dresser, cal high coward, foothill faker, whoever you are, I sense you’re the one who needs to grow a pair. why are you being so chicken about playing MV? HAHAHA that’s what’s funny. take care of your own business homey. don’t worry about the best, because once your team gets smashed on my watch I’ll be laughing that you can’t “take care of business”
Cal High didn’t take care of business for 33 years or something like that. That’s not bad luck, that’s just SUCK. San Ramon didn’t manage a win for 8 years, we own them. Foothill’s weak sauce, their players have never done well on our field, and when De La Salle loses on our field there won’t be any excuses. keep running your mouth B or stay off the field cuz you ain’t winnin HA