“There’s no way Mannion and Nottingham, both from the EBAL play in this game. If they’re hurt, their Div 1 ride to Wash St. and UCLA are over.” Nottingham was in but flew out on vacation the day of the game. He was ready to ball. Ballers Ball. There were tons of kids with offeres in this game. Just like the us army game and the Under Armour game. The top players want to showcase and go against the best.

“All Star games are fun, but dangerous. Back in the day, early ‘ 70’s some top gun kids got hurt in some of these games.” No one got hurt except for a rolled ankle and a couple guys got hit like they have never been hit before.

“Lot’s of headhunting” No cheapshots. Much respect on both sides!

“Lot’s of over the top violence, out of control. Coach Carter and Grant coach are responsible for player’s actions.” None in this game. Just ballers showcasing. Players had a FANTASTIC time.

“i doubt it is going to be dirty…and if you have a legit d1 scholarship i wouldn’t be playing in the game anyways…this is more of a showcase for the guys that have had some feelers, maybe some d2 colleges, or just haven’t gotten a look for whatever reason…” It wasnt dirty at all. Man many D-1 players played in this game as they do in the US Army Game and the Under Armour Game.

“Playing this game in December is stupid. Kids are tired and bodies are worn down. Anyone with a scholarship on the table needs to steer clear of this game. All out blitzing? The D already has an advantage over the offense in All-star games, everybody knows that. Win or lose QBs will get the business. What college is gonna give a scholarship to a hurt player? Adults should be more responsible.” Wrong..Dec. is the perfect time to play this game. These are 17 and 18 year olds not 45 year old men. Every D-1 player that wasnt on vacation or playing baskeball played in this game.

“If even one extra kid gets a scholarship from playing in the game (and nobody suffers a career-ending injury), it’s a success.” Cant wait to see who gets a new look from this game. I guess we will know the first week of Feb.

“what is the criteria for this all-star team can someone please tell me” A coach needs to nominate the players and the players are chosen by a committee. Not all coaches nominated for one reason or another but we tried our best to nominate the players. Why penalize a player just because a coach didnt want to nominate the kid?

“But I feel like the East Bay offense will run all over Sac this year.” Every yard was a grind for both teams.

“Have you thought about bringing up the So. Cal All stars from a section down south??” I know many coaches in the south but i really like this format. I dont have any plans of changing this format.

Great game today.

hows DBR is he being recruited by anyone?

I want to clarify. I’m not talking about the All Star team playing vs. Sac. I get that. The backs listed make sense, and he would not have been healthy anyway. But I am talking about the Co Co Times All East Bay selections. He didn’t even make 3rd team.

Thanks.

Go Panthers!