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Fearless predictions
By Jimmy Durkin
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 7:30 pm in Uncategorized.
Here’s my next crack at predicting the games from the Alameda County leagues, excluding the EBAL since I’m guessing Kyle might cover that.
Friday
ACCAL
Berkeley (8-0, 4-0) at Hercules (2-5, 0-3), 6 p.m.
Galvin, Ned and the ‘Jackets should roll to another easy ACCAL victory. Score: Berkeley 59, Hercules 0
Actual score: Berkeley 62, Hercules 6
Pinole Valley (5-1, 2-1) at El Cerrito (4-3, 2-1), 7 p.m.
This should be a hard-fought and intense game. The Gauchos were embarassed during their homecoming game with Berkeley in a 50-0 loss and they’ll need to rebound from that. Pinole cruised by Hercules to get ready for this one. Having seen El Cerrito being blown out twice (granted, those were against the Nos. 3 and 5 teams in the East Bay), I have a hard time picking the Gauchos in this one. Score: Pinole Valley 28, El Cerrito 21.
Actual score: El Cerrito 17, Pinole Valley 13
Richmond (3-5, 2-2) vs. Alameda (3-3-1, 2-1), at Thompson Field, 7 p.m.
The Hornets can’t afford to lose another game this year and they’ll be prepared for this one. Score: Alameda 34, Richmond 12.
Actual score: Alameda 56, Richmond 0
BFL
St. Elizabeth (2-5, 0-3) at CSD (3-5, 1-2), 7 p.m.
Huge game for the Mustangs, who are playoff-qualified but need every win they can get. I think the offense will get hot again and earn the victory. Score: St. Elizabeth 32, CSD 14.
Actual score: St. Elizabeth 60, CSD 12
BSAL
Encinal (6-1, 4-0) at St. Patrick-St. Vincent (5-2, 3-1), 7:30 p.m.
Those who read the blog commments regularly know there is no love lost in this rivalry. Encinal blew out the Bruins at home last year and will try to do it again. I think SPSV is motivated because of the egg it laid last year and comes out more fired up at home, but that won’t be enough to knock off the Jets. Score: Encinal 41, SPSV 27.
Actual score: Encinal 55, SPSV 27
Moreau Catholic (4-3, 3-1) at Piedmont (4-3, 2-2), 7 p.m.
Huge, huge, huge as far as Division III playoff implications go. If the Mariners earn the road victory, they can pretty much stamp their ticket to the dance for the first time in a long while. If Piedmont wins, its playoff hopes are likely secured and Moreau will be stuck needing to upset SPSV or Encinal to help solidify its postseason aspirations. While Moreau has made great strides this year, I don’t think it’s quite ready to knock off Piedmont. Score: Piedmont 31, Moreau Catholic 21.
Actual score: Piedmont 55, Moreau Catholic 21
HAAL
Castro Valley (2-5, 2-2) vs. Hayward (5-2, 3-1), at Sunset Field, 7 p.m.
Hayward needs every win it can get and should take this one going away. Score: Hayward 34, Castro Valley 12.
Actual score: Hayward 28, Castro Valley 13
Mt. Eden (1-6, 1-3) at San Lorenzo (4-3, 3-1), 3:30 p.m.
The Rebels’ bubble burst last week against San Leandro, although I can’t say the score surprised me. Time for them to bounce back with a nice win. Score: San Lorenzo 20, Mt. Eden 6.
Actual score: San Lorenzo 19, Mt. Eden 12
MVAL
American (3-4, 2-2) at Newark Memorial (3-4, 1-2), 7 p.m.
A pair of non-contenders battle in this one. My hunch is Newark is still a program that’s a notch above. Score: Newark Memorial 27, American 6.
Actual score: Newark Memorial 23, American 14
James Logan (5-3, 3-0) vs. Mission San Jose (0-7, 0-4), at Tak Fudenna Stadium, 7 p.m.
Another easy win for the Colts and let’s keep adding to the Warriors’ losing streak, now at 20 on the field (a loss to Albany last year became a forfeit win, so technically the streak is at 15). Score: James Logan 51, Mission San Jose 0.
Actual score: James Logan 58, Mission San Jose 0
OAL
McClymonds (4-3, 1-1) vs. Fremont (1-6, 1-1), at Curt Flood Field, 3:30 p.m.
Why do I even attempt to predict the OAL anymore? In all seriousness, last week’s win by Fremont shouldn’t be all that surprising because at the beginning of the year I pegged them as a potential favorite, but when they lost a bunch of players to ineligibility, they stumbled. Now at full strength, they are once again a contender. But so is Mack and this is a very intriguing game that could go either way. Score: Fremont 26, McClymonds 20.
Actual score: Fremont 12, McClymonds 6
Oakland (2-4-1, 0-2) at Castlemont (3-3, 2-0), 3:30 p.m.
The Wildcats are a shell of what they were expected to be, thanks to the loss of QB Charles Cobbs to injury. The defending Silver Bowl champion Knights are in sole posssession of first place and at home and looking to avenge last year’s only loss to an OAL squad. I think they’ll do it. Score: Castlemont 27, Oakland 14.
Castlemont 31, Oakland 26
Skyline (2-5, 1-1) at Oakland Tech (5-2, 1-1), 3:30 p.m.
I don’t know quite what to make of Oakland Tech. I was very impressed when I saw them beat Ygnacio Valley, but their deficiencies at quarterback hurt them against Fremont. My hunch is last week’s loss was more about what Fremont did than what Tech didn’t do. Also, Skyline is a team that is showing to be capable of being very competitive after holding a 10-0 lead at halftime over Castlemont last week. The common opponent factor of what these teams did against Fremont can’t be used since it was two different Fremont teams, so I’ll pick Tech to bounch back, although if I was setting a line, I’d call this a pick ‘em game. Score: Oakland Tech 22, Skyline 20.
Oakland Tech 42, Skyline 26
Saturday
BFL
Valley Christian (4-3, 2-1) at Salesian (6-1, 3-0), 1:30 p.m.
After last week’s blowout loss against Berean Christian, the air is out of Valley Christian’s balloon. Move Salesian closer to an unbeaten run through the BFL. Score: Salesian 34, Valley Christian 14.
Actual score: Salesian 40, Valley Christian 7
BSAL
John Swett (3-4, 1-3) at St. Mary’s (5-2, 3-1), 1:30 p.m.
The Panthers proved they can compete with the league’s best with last week’s performance against Encinal. They’ll get back in the win column this week against a team not nearly up to the Jets’ caliber. Score: St. Mary’s 32, John Swett 6.
Actual score: St. Mary’s 42, John Swett 7
HAAL
San Leandro (5-2, 4-0) at Bishop O’Dowd (2-4-1, 2-2), 1:45p.m.
This may be the most lopsided matchup in this rivalry in quite a few years. Who knows? The Dragons could shock everybody and play their best game of the year and get a win. It also could be over by halftime. I’m guessing the more likely possibility is the latter. score: San Leandro 46, Bishop O’Dowd 20.
Tennyson (2-5, 0-4) at Arroyo (2-5, 1-3), 1 p.m.
Arroyo seems to be getting hot and the Lancers are ice cold, plus they typically struggle playing at Arroyo. Score: Arroyo 34, Tennyson 14.
Actual score: Arroyo 42, Tennyson 28
MVAL
Kennedy-Fremont (4-3, 2-1) vs. Washington (5-2, 3-0), at Tak Fudenna Stadium, 7 p.m.
The Titans are a solid team and the clear No. 4 in this league behind Washington, Logan and Newark. They should be a playoff squad after they get past American next week. But this is not a game they’ll have a chance in. Score: Washington 31, Kennedy 7.
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October 29th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
lol you said Berkeley in the HAAL.
Berkeley wins, but I think El Cerrito does too. Andre Williams is too much to handle for the Spartans and they have to do it on the road. If Alameda fumbles one away to Richmond, They don’t belong in the playoffs.
St. Liz is making the playoffs even before the weird heads up news
HAAL is all correct
Encinal win big clinch league title
Piedmont might get out of hand a little early, look for Moreau to keep it within 10 points
Newark and Logan have no chance of losing. Newark is definitely the bottom-top-tier mval team. Kennedy is the middle, and irvington, american, and mission san jose are the bottom 3
tech, castlemont, and fremont in wins
valley christian might upset salesian, st mary’s wont get upset
odowd gets upset, lol no SL by a lot and Washington by a lot. how come the good teams havent played each other it seems
i wanna see Washington/San Leandro, Berkeley/Logan, Logan/San Leandro, Berkeley/San Leandro
all the east contra costa county teams cant keep scheduling these guys. the alameda county has to show some strength against themselves. Pitt, Heritage, Deer Valley, Freedom BVAL vs EBAL Cal, DLS, Amador, Monte Vista, San Ramon
San Ramon’s played Freedom in 07
MV’s schedule the BVAL a lot
Amador played Freedom home and home last two seasons
Deer Valley hasn’t played anybody in a while. back in 03.. they good now gotta show it
for some reason they’d rather play Tracy teams instead of Antioch and College Park. 925 teams gotta schedule local too. its more fun
1st word
October 29th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
HeY fellas Berkeley plays at 6:00PM IN BERKELEY VS HERCULES, against Rickey Galvins pop warner coach.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
6 oclock i like it early to catch all his yards before half and go check out encinal. lol i will definitely not miss any of berkeley’s playoff games i wanna see that kid with the lightning fast speed get yards in ncs! do work rickey!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Thanks for the heads up Fast and Physical. I’ll change the time, and Mike, I’ll make that fix calling it an HAAL game.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I think it might be an upset this week. I will take St. Pats by two scores. I think the Jets are looking playoffs besides league play. They almost let one go last week vs St. Marys and if they let St. Pats in the door it wont result in a win. Shocker this week guys! I think the Bruins want revenge!
October 29th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Galvin will run wild this week! Over 250 this week? How about a 300+ game? That would be exciting.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
ManDown, It’s wishful thinking on your part. Encinal will win.Jet Pride!
October 29th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Fast and Physical I think Rickys old coach needs to go back and keep coaching youth football.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Too cocky Old Meddling will lead to another loss. Don’t sleep on St.Pats guys. They can get you.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
All Day, I agree.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Mandown you been off you game lately with your talk… and I must say encinal and st pats hate each other coach joe will get his boys fired up.. MARK my words encial EASILY wins BY not 1 not 2 BUT “3″!!!! Touchdowns!
October 29th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
ManDown, The great Dizzy Dean once said,It ain’t bragging if you can back it up. We don’t underestimate St.Pats, We just believe in ourselves. Jet Pride!
October 30th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Man Down I think Hercules will shock us all by holding R. Galvin to under 150 yds., after R. Galvin feels compassion for his old youth football coach in the 2nd quater and the score at least 28-0, Coach A. Carter pulls him out of the game to get some rest.
October 30th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
o’dowd will lose big! is berkeley gonna work on there passing game? now’s the time 2 do it cuz they’ll have to show they can throw and not just a fade come playoffs.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Why does Encinal hate St. Pat’s? It sounds like a coaching thing. Stick to football and leave all the drama out of it. I know for a fact St. Pat’s coaching staff has nothing against Encinal.
October 30th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
they had some bad history in Tenorio’s first season because the SPSV players or something diss’d them. then Encinal had all their success and SPSV isn’t unchallenged anymore and not gettin easy league and section titles anymore. Encinal mucked things up for them so they hatin cuz they know they aint never gettin back to where dey was. lol. nah they dont hate each other its just super intense rivalry both competitive squads and dont like lettin the other gettin braggin rights if thats what u wanna know about..
October 30th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
how bout those lights at SR!!!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
AV had same issues during their game in Oct 2006 – a homecoming game. Game had to be played the next day, and because of homecoming the crowd was basically parents only.
MV had a power outage this year in one of their games, but lights came back on.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Donfan, I was just thinking the same thing. Back in 06 at Amador they had to play a day game Saturday because of the same problem. It came down to a FG and SRV won 31-28 if I remember right. be interesting to see how it affects both teams now.. gives me an extra day to go check it out lol
October 30th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
CASTLE 31- O-HIGH 26 GREAT GAME O-HIGH PLAYED HARD !!
JOHNSON 145 RUSHING AND 144 PASSING
MCFADDEN 2 TD HERE HE COMES “LOL”
TECH WILL BE A GOOD GAME.
KNIGHT PRIDE !!!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
yes well hopefully av can pull off the win than and return that favor.
October 30th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
JB you gave up 26 points to a team playing the 3rd string QB? How that happen? Good win though.
October 30th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
I know good point lol I believe Amador will this year and erase a 3 year losing streak to the Wolves.
Dons are going to go past the first round this year because they’ll have a bye. then whoever they get they’ll show how much they’ve reached with this season
October 30th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
predictions
ACCAL
Berkeley over Hercules : yep
El Cerrito over Pinole Valley : yep
Alameda over Richmond(no upset here) : yep Hornets look like they belong in NCS
BFL
St. Liz road to playoffs getting shorter with the win
BSAL
Piedmont put up a lot over Moreau : Yep
Encinal beat SPSV by more than three scores : Looks like it
HAAL
Hayward and SLZ with the win. Arroyo im not sure about. i’ll stay with my pick count on me
MVAL
Logan and Newak : yes sir
OAL
Fremont, Tech, Castlemont, yep yes and yeah
EBAL
Cal over Foothill : yep
DLS over Livermore : duh
MV over Granada : looks like it by a lot more than I thought. first time Mustangs over 50 points since Heritage game
AV over SRV: delayed? postponed? at least not cancelled. best game of the Saturday Ill have to go check it out.
On Saturday
San Leandro will spank BOD
Salesian will spank VC
St Mary’s same to Swett
and Washington by more combined than the top 3 to MSJ
lots of soreness tomorrow lol
October 30th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
i mean to JFK not MSJ. doesnt matter tho Div 1 my #5 seed against Div 3 low seed is a blow out
October 30th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
AV may not be getting a first round bye. Now that Cal and Monte Vista have both qualified, and Heritage looks to be a qualifier, there could be more than 12 teams this year with the new format. If there are 13 and AV is seeded #4, then they would still have a first round game.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
jets 55 st.pat 19
October 30th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
hmm that would be interesting thanks for pointing that out Prep Fan. Last year Amador didn’t do so well agains teams from BVAL, well they only played Freedom, but this year Freedom is winless, so an extra game against a much better opponent from that league would be a treat. lol. I think it would give the Dons another chance to impress some non believers who think they’re too slow or not physical enough. I think they’ve showed they can bang with the toughest, specifically Cal High who beat Foothill tonight to qualify.
it should go generally seeding wise
DLS, AV, Cal, MV, SRV, Foothill at this point based on head to head wins. but its not over yet and this is still to be determined, but Foothill looks like they’ll be seeded ahead of only Logan and perhaps San Leandro and Heritage, but who knows.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
mandown code 10 mandown double nickel sucka!
October 30th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Well ManDown,I guess Guru and jet4ever52 already said it all. I guess you got Moreau to beat us now right? Yo Mama, You takin’ Moreau Over us too? Panther fan, Were you in the house? Hope you didn’t miss the show,Nice showing for the guys. Jet Pride!
October 31st, 2009 at 12:06 am
still no respect for alameda i see. there smashed 56-0 hahaha i cant believe you though it would have been closer
October 31st, 2009 at 12:17 am
Jets do it again baby! Soarin Sky High!
October 31st, 2009 at 8:32 am
Ahhhh….”O Happy Day!!”. “Embarrassment” is a good thing sometimes! Never doubt what the El Cerrito Gouchos can do! With Andre Williams & Isaac Goins at the helm…….fight on team!!!
October 31st, 2009 at 9:57 am
Ofm Coach – No, I was not able to make it. I really wanted to, but I had too much fam stuff going on. I did turn on 1050 and got a halftime score. Wow! I guess the Jet’s figure out their issues. Well done.
Can I just say to all that T. Duckett is the league MVP. As much as I love my boy DBR and as much as he is obvioulsy the runner up for that honor – Mr. Duckett is the best player on the best team. In my book that makes him league MVP. I am so impressed with this young man. I hope that colleges are at this guy. Well done Mr. Duckett. Keep ballin’ and keep leading your team. Do like Mr. Brown did last year and elevate your game in the playoffs.
I had a feeling about the Piedmont/ MC game. I thought it would be closer, but I knew that QB was a player. I think his team’s struggles have hurt him in terms of recognition. He is a good young QB. Well done Highlanders. MC keep your heads’ up, you have made great strides this year. No need to stop now! Keep building!
I’m off to SM for our game v. Swett. I hope we play strong and smart and fast.
Our league continues to shine!
Go Panthers!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:08 am
Panther Fan,
Tyrone Duckett is indeed pretty special and yes, colleges are all over him. He actually committed to Washington State after the first week of the season to go up there and play strong safety.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:31 am
Duckett with 6 TD’s! Wow! Over 100 yards passing and rushing in the past two weeks. Back to back strong games by him. I tip my hat off to the Jets. They took care of business and seems like they got back on track with a blow out vs a good St.Pats team. Good job Jets keep it up!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:31 am
Galvin over 250 rushing!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:32 am
Jimmy D – That is good to know. Thanks for the info. He deserves it.
Go Panthers!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:41 am
Wow 250 yards against Hercules??? well that’s impressive. (end sarcasm)
October 31st, 2009 at 11:12 am
I think 234 on 14 carries and 4 TD’s in 3 quarters is impressive against anyone. James – have you ever had those numbers against anyone?
Go Panthers!
October 31st, 2009 at 11:54 am
Underrated,
Since this is high school, I’m always going to tame my predictions except for special circumstances (.ie games involving top 5 teams such as Berkeley or Encinal or games played against Mission San Jose). So if you see me picking Alameda to win by 22, that’s pretty much predicting a blowout.
October 31st, 2009 at 1:01 pm
KillerD’s Results:
Pinole Valley at El Cerrito – (Pinole) NO
El Cerrito showed tremendous heart vs. the Spartans, and hats off to the players and coaches for showing resolve. The Gauchos IF they can upset Alameda at the Hornets home field will then finish 7 – 3, if not, they will finish 6-4. Pinole really dropped the ball, and hurt their chances on making D2 playoffs. The Spartans are going to finish 7-3, after winning next week and then getting obliterated by Berkeley in their finale. Huge Loss for Pinole that might cost them any shot at the playoffs.
Valley Christian at Salesian – Later Today (Salesian)
Encinal at St. Patricks – (St. Patricks) NO
The Jets are the BEST team in Division III – NO DOUBT AT ALL. Their destruction of St. Patricks (a darn good team) sent a Very Loud message to the East Bay, Redwood Empire and the NCS – The Jets are the Top Dog. End of Story. Congratulations go out to the Jets on winning 2nd BSAL title, your team and staff are excellent. Well Done, and your quarterback made play after play last night without missing a beat. Of course, your powerful and fast trio of RB’s did lots of damage too behind the biggest OL in the bay.
Moreau Catholic at Piedmont – (Piedmont) YES
What in the world happened to a good Moreau team and their vaunted veer rushing attack? Piedmont’s A-11 exposed the Mariner’s secondary as out-manned and out-gunned at every point, and the Highlander receivers and QB turned this game into a Track Meet from the Get Go. Piedmont is a dark horse in the 2009 ‘Caste System’ known as the D3 playoffs; where the Top 8 teams in D3 might win their opening games – with a good chance of Piedmont being one of those victors, especially if they are 7-3 beginning post season play. Moreau’s decent shot of making the playoffs, but must still face St. Patricks and Encinal. 5-5 gets the Mariners in, but 4-6 ?
Foothill at Cal High – (Foothill) NO
New and good young Coach Billeci has proven a few things during his newborn year at the helm, and it’s a good sign at that – he knows how to adjust, right the ship even after a tough loss to Amador and get his team refocused. Say what you will about Cal high having a big, talented team, but the football desert is filled with Underacheiving teams from the yesteryears, and this was a Big win for Cal. The kept hammering the much smaller Foothill defense with a bevy of Running Backs downhill, and kept outstanding QB Mannion in Check the whole night. After the 1st quarter, this game was never in doubt – and that is an achievement vs. quality EBAL foes. Cal has MV and DLS, and Foothill has DLS and Amador. Rough ending bodes better for Cal’s playoffs chances than it does for the Falcons.
Ygnacio Valley at Clayton Valley – (Ygnacio) YES
Winning on the road the Warriors demonstrated they are for real, in a hard fought battle vs. Ugly Eagles. Taking nothing away from Clayton, the YV squad was quicker, sharper and in for the win all night long, even when CV made a push for equality. Next weekend’s DVAL league title showdown between Concord at YV will be a super great contest, and YV must control the clock if they are to have any chance at winning vs. Coach Hamilton’s throw and Go offense.
* If Salesian beats VC today, then KillerD finishes the weekend at 3 – 3 on picks.
October 31st, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Okay james here u go again knocking Galvin.I told u before stop haten on the kid and give him his props oh I forgot your cheerleading for someone else whoever that is.Galvin and b-high will shock all u haters and nonbelievers out there.And for u james don’t pull ya pom poms out when b-high shocks everyone
October 31st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I would be shocked if they get past the 1st round of the playoffs but then again they might get a bye week. =0
October 31st, 2009 at 1:59 pm
hey james stop drinking that haterade, have u been to a b high game, i doubt it, if u have u would know that galvin is real and b high is on a mission, great defense and o line loves to run the ball and bully teams
go jackets go
October 31st, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Panther Fan
How did you guys do today?
October 31st, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Jet4Ever52, St.Mary’s Ran wild on Swett. 42-7.Brown-Ryan 24-285 on the Ground. I know you loved it Panther-Fan. My props to the Guys. Jet Pride!
October 31st, 2009 at 11:46 pm
nice. 285yards thats great. st.marys handling their business
November 1st, 2009 at 3:19 am
Hey guys – took me a bit to get back. Lil Halloween partying.
Thanks Coach and Jet. Yes, we beat a team we should have yesterday. We started out slow, playing down to the comp a bit, but got it rolling in the 2nd half.
I hope I have built up enuff credibility on this blog to get something off my chest. I hope I have come off as reasonable and not overly-biased. Here goes:
285 yds and 2 TD’s. As I said about Galvin yesterday, those are impressive #’s against anyone. And by the way, that was after 3 quarters. Had to shut him down after 3 cuz he is banged up. I realize most of our Bay Area players have injury issues this time of year. No one is 100%. But I know the pain this guy plays thru. He is a courageous kid.
I am open to counter points on what I am about to say. If any of my “blog friends” want to disagree with my next statement – let ‘er rip.
Colleges are sleeping on Demtrius Brown-Ryan. Sleeping!! This kid is a legit college level player. You can’t teach what he has. Vision, speed and jukes. Is he smaller than one would like? Sure. But he is a football player. There is somewhere he can play. Small D1, D2 – somehwere!
Years ago, D was at a De La Sall football camp. There was a recent DLS grad (freshman in college) who spoke to D. D asked him what inspired him to get to where he was. The UCLA freshman told D that he had been told his whole life he was “too small.”. He told D he always used that as motivation. From that day forth – D decided he wasn’t gonna let anyone decide what he could accomplish. That college freshman’s name was Maurice Jones-Drew. Is DBR Jones-Drew? Of course not. I’m sure you all get my point.
D just turned 17 in May. He is a young senior. He WILL get bigger. He is a 3.0 student and a great kid. This kid has overcome so much (non football) to get where he is.
Wake up recruiters! He is only the 4th or 5th leading rusher in the talent rich East Bay. He only leads the state in carries (over 200 at 5’9″). If that doesn’t show his size is irrelevant what does??
Sorry guys, I had to get that out. Thanks for the forum to express my point.
Go Panthers! And Go Lil’ Football Players!
November 1st, 2009 at 8:02 am
Panther Fan,I would hope that you would stump for your Kid. I think maybe the Coaches would send out DVD’s There are also questioneres (Spelled wrong i’m sure)On College Team websites. Lastly Any high school coaches who are have Visits from Scouts on a frequent basis should be able to help. Just get DVD’s for them to distribute and also there are online scouting services too but i’m sure they’ll find him soon enough. Great Game for him Panther Fan! And as always,Jet Pride!
November 1st, 2009 at 8:04 am
Sorry…3rd leading rusher in talent-laden East Bay.
November 1st, 2009 at 8:44 am
Thanks Coach. I have that highlight tape that is on maxpreps. I have been trying to figure out time to do this stuff and work for living. Lol. I’m a very team-oriented guy (as is D) and I don’t like to push Coach to do stuff regarding an individual during the season, which I think should be devoted to team goals. Does that make sense? I have some people who are trying to help me. I’m just feeling a little overwhelmed by the whole thing to be honest.
Thanks you for your words of encouragement. Really. It is meaningful. I WILL get out to a Jet’s game before it is all over to shake your hand and introduce myself.
I hope you are right that they will find him. He sure is worth it.
Go Panthers!
November 1st, 2009 at 8:55 am
KillerD’s -
Division 3 Rankings Week # 9 (if all teams finish with records as I project in this)…………………I will try to project D 1, 2 and 4 later this week:
I forgot today is Daylight Savings, and it was dark outside as I began typing this for your Sunday pleasure…I look forward to your thoughts on this.
1. Encinal – Jets are huge, fast, well coached and fierce. 2nd half detonation of a good St. Patricks team was a SHOUT to the NCS tournament selection committee members: “Encinal is the Big Dog in the Pound! There are some very good teams in the Top Tier of D3, and the BSAL is for real again, and we are the best team in D3 and our league.” Encinal should get 99% of the NCS selection committee votes for the #1 seed, and then will host the unfortunate bottom seed at home on the 3rd weekend in November. Despite some very critical injuries, the Jets keep on winning vs. good teams in their league.
2. Marin Catholic – They’ll finish 9-1 & into the tournament with a head of steam on a nine-game winning streak. Problem is, the MCAL is down this year, and other than Novato – nobody poses a legitimate threat for the MCAL title. MC earns the nod as the 2nd seed, due to its win over Novato. They will host playoff games, and this year if they meet Encinal – it will have to be on a neutral field in the D3 championship. Maybe?
3. Alhambra – a very close call and almost the number 2 seed, with wins over Healdsburg, Benicia and South SF, all good teams. Bulldogs will destroy Miramonte and finish 9-1, again looking to host a playoff game or two on their new field in Martinez. Bulldogs are big, fast and well coached, much in common with seeds # 1-2. Dave Silviera is one of the bay’s best and most established coaches, and the Bulldogs might win the whole shebang.
4. Novato – With an opening season win over Foothill (Palos Cedro) it looked like the Hornets would maybe go 10-0. But that nice win recedes a bit as Foothill up north continues to tumble and is now 5-4. Other than that win, Novato does not have any other impressive wins, and also lost to a down Foothill (Pleasanton) and strong Oakdale, a nice gesture scheduling them, but two losses there, and dropping to MC does not equal a higher seed than Alhambra. No way on that.
5. Healdsburg – Greyhounds should finish 6-4, after a nasty schedule and impressive wins over: Acalanes, Analy, and close losses to Alhambra and Windsor. Healdsburg’s last two games against Casa Grande and Petaluma – both Larger schools looks gloomy for wins, and the Hounds should hope to be healthy after two physical games upcoming. IF, the Hounds defeat either team these last two weeks, and finish 7-3, then they instantly Leap Frog the Novato team and hop into the 4th seed. But at 6-4 this is where they should be.
6. Analy – The Tigers from Sebastopol should finish 6-4, after losing to Windsor if all goes as should. Analy has played a very solid schedule and their only losses will be to Healdsburg, and three other larger school playoff teams. Analy is a bit of an Anomaly (hard to gauge), but their league is very strong this year and that counts when considering them vs. the other teams threatening the upper 8 in D3.
7. El Cerrito – Jekyl & Hyde team if there ever was one in D3 this year. Wow, one week the Gauchos run circles, fades and swing passes around whatever team is on the field against them, and the next they are terrible, and play the game without passion or energy? If EC finishes at 6-4 they remain here in the 7th slot, but if they upset Alameda this week, they would vault into the Top 6 or 5 spots for sure.
8. Piedmont – Highlanders three losses to Encinal, St. Mary’s & Kern Valley, teams combined record of (19-4). And, their impressive blowout of a good Moreau team spoke volumes about the difference between the upper elite of D3 teams and the bottom half of the D3 pairings. If Piedmont finishes 7-3, they will overtake a 6-4 El Cerrito and Analy team, based on the strength of the BSAL. But if Piedmont finishes (6-4) it gets them into the top half of the bracket based on the lack of wins & lesser schedule of the teams below them chomping at their heels.
9. Tamalpais – Under rookie head coach, Kevin Goyer, the Red-Tailed Hawks are flying high, having fun and a cinch to make the NCS playoffs again. They will beat upstart Terra Linda, and then lose to Marin Catholic, which will let them finish 7-3, losing this year to: Novato, Marin Catholic…but their very, very bad loss to a weak Justin-Siena team hurts their chances of moving any higher at all. Still a Top 10 seed though, especially if they keep it close vs. Marin Catholic.
10. Acalanes – New Coach Ivankovich’s hybrid-shotgun-pistol-double-wing-run-the-clock-all-the-way-down-and-rarely-punt-the-football-offense is easy to prepare for, but very hard to stop…because the Dons keep pounding away. Think ‘Energizer Pink Bunny’ in slow motion and never stopping. Pound, Pound, Pound and then how about a Play-Action Pass for a TD when the Defense is in a stupor? They should beat Campolindo this weekend to finish (6-4) in a watered-down DFAL. To date, they have not beaten a high-caliber team, and could only manage to score a paltry 7-points in their loss to BSAL power St. Mary’s.
11. JFK-Fremont————–What? Hey, keep reading about the Old Football Coach, excellent Pete Michaletos’ team will ya? Only a last-second loss to Dougherty Valley (whom Piedmont and Acalanes both beat) keeps this year’s Titans out of the Top 10 seeding club and a ‘nice table near the window.’ If JFK can defeat American (very possible) they will finish (5-5), a very respectable record having to slam heads against Washington, Logan and Newark, while trying remain healthy enough and finish at .500% in 2009.
12. Fortuna – The Huskies have not beaten anybody with a winning record, and upon further review their league is horrible other than Eureka, and they have a terribly weak strength of schedule. If they lose to Eureka (D2) again as they should, they’ll finish with a 7-3 mark (losing to Ferndale (good), and Eureka twice). Problem is, the league Fortuna plays in has tragically fallen into ungodly despair – the wretch of the terrible economy has forced incredible migration Out of that Region, and a scourge of issues plague the stalwart squatters remaining still loving that glorious Redwood area. Talent level is WAY down up there, except at Ferndale, Eureka and Fortuna. Fortuna is not bad, but under no circumstances would they finish 7-3 if they played in the DFAL, BSAL, MCAL, MVAL or HAAL this year. Their competition is non-existent, and smart NCS voters will place Fortuna at the 12th or 13th seed based on those facts impossible to refute.
13. Miramonte – Tragedy befell one of the Matadors during the off-season immediately after excellent Coach Wade departed. He then returned to his beloved Miramonte but it has been much harder to keep the Mats on their winning ways given a tough non-league schedule, some injuries and the talent a bit down compared to the last few years. Mats will finish (4-6) but they beat Campolindo. This unlucky 13th seeding places the Mats in-line to travel across the bay to play Novato – where they will spit fire and vinegar, only to end up losing valiantly to the Hornets.
14. Campolindo – Solid coaching by Kevin Macy and Co. in a very down year, has kept the Cougars with a chance to finish at. 500% if they can defeat a beatable Las Lomas in their final game. But their loss to Miramonte and Oakland really hurt, and getting beat by El Cerrito denies them from moving beyond the bottom rung of NCS D3 playoff teams. The DFAL is down other than Alhambra, but Campo can still pull off an upset, they just won’t go all the way this year.
15. Moreau – Prior to this season, Moreau was not even in the playoff chatter around anybody’s water cooler, but the Mariner’s are building a good program under up-and-coming coach Andrew Cotter’s guidance in the strong BSAL. Moreau’s solid showing vs. Galileo (SF) and San Lorenzo (HAAL) was tempting. But getting blown out by St. Mary’s and Piedmont displays irrefutable evidence for the prosecution that Moreau still must win the Big One to get seeded above 15th. The Mariners will use a 2009 playoff appearance to bolster their program for 2010 and beyond.
16. Terra Linda – After losing this weekend to a terrible San Marin team, the Trojans of Terra Linda have had the curtain pulled back on them, they now stand shivering in their ‘birthday suit’ and the NCS committee will see them clearly. Terra Linda does not have to play Marin Catholic or Novato this year, although they are in the same league. Terra Linda’s dream run at a potential 6-4 record this year ended in a head-on collision this past weekend vs. weak San Marin. Now their not bad 2009 season will come to a frightening, and god awful nightmarish end, when they must travel to Encinal in the first-round of the NCS tournament. Terra Linda will get absolutely destroyed by the reigning BSAL champion throughout the entire game, and learn what it means to face a bevy of NCAA talent level with speed and size up close and personal.
November 1st, 2009 at 5:17 pm
I like this years Div.3 playoff picture. The top 4 teams in D3 will be good games if they get to play each other.
November 1st, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I don’t know if Miramonte or Campolindo gets in this year, unless they pull off upsets. Miramonte has a losing record and has to beat Alhambra (and Dougherty Valley – a given) to qualify. Campo is at .500 and has to beat either Acalanes or Las Lomas to qualify.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:29 am
Killer D – excellent read! I don’t know that I can really argue with anything you wrote, though I suspect the committee might give 7-3 teams like Tamalpais and Fortuna a higher seed than you did. So much depends on results from remaining games. If Acalanes loses to Campolindo, they’ll be 5-5 and their seed will drop.
Prep Fan, I’m pretty certain Miramonte only needs to win one more game because they beat D-III San Marin early in the season, so beating Dougherty Valley would ensure them a winning D-III record. Campo has to beat either Acalanes or Las Lomas, both on the road, to qualify. Bishop O’Dowd can qualify if they beat both Castro Valley and Arroyo. Del Norte will also probably qualify by beating winless Arcata, but if they’re 3-6, would they get selected even over Terra Linda? And Sonoma Valley COULD qualify if they beat Analy (hard to imagine).
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:58 am
yea we gave up 26 all because of sp teams. Something i will fix this week.
We have a big game this week “tech”
KNIGHT PRIDE !! 3-0 OAL
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Killer D – I have been trying to find the great post you wrote ranking the leagues. Can you either remind me where that is or just tell me what league is better the BSAL or DVAL?
Thanks D.
Go Panthers!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:23 am
The BSAL. Easy one
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:36 am
The DVAL is ranked slightly better than BSAL this year.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:39 am
Thanks D. While the league may be better, the quality of posts is sorely lacking.
Go Panthers! Go Civility
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
Hey PantherFan hope your kid gets a chance to play at the next level, I am confident if he shows the same work ethic, heart and passion for the game, he can really be quite a find for the right program. Good luck to you guys!
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 am
HitStick – Thanks a lot for the kind words.
Go Panthers!