- East Bay Prep Corner
DLS LB Barton commits to Cal
By Ben Enos
Friday, May 6th, 2011 at 3:27 pm in East Bay Football.
For those of you who read this blog and double as Cal football fans, your day is here. De La Salle linebacker Michael Barton has orally committed to play for the Golden Bears starting in the 2012 season.
Barton committed Friday, telling defensive line coach Tosh Lupoi (a De La Salle grad) and defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast of his decision.
“I was always interested in Cal and when they offered I started developing a really good relationship with coach (Kenwick) Thompson, coach Pendergast and coach Lupoi,” Barton said. “It’s a big family circle because coach (Mike) Blasquez is the strength and conditioning coach there and he started at De La Salle.”
Barton held offers from Arizona State, Colorado, LSU, Oregon State, SMU, UCLA, Washington and Washington State. He said that none of the others had really fallen from contention near the end, but that Cal just stood out. Barton added that he developed a good rapport with Tag McCurdy, Cal’s administrative assistant on defense and assistant linebackers coach.
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound inside linebacker is rated as a four-star recruit by most recruiting services. He said the plan is to stay at inside linebacker in Pendergast’s 3-4 scheme, and said that he’ll have many of the same responsibilities he has in the middle at De La Salle.
And, as you might expect, Barton is happy to have made his decision and now be able to focus on his senior season. He credited De La Salle assistant coach Nathan Kenion for being a big help, and said the whole coaching staff made the process an easy one.
“I had so much support from my family and everyone at the school,” Barton said. “It made it so much easier.”
its a big family circle because coach blasquez is the strength coach there and he started at dls
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May 6th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
I guess it is true. lol
May 6th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Congratulations Michael! Proud of you young Spartan! soon to be a young bear!
May 8th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Great Pick up for Cal this kid is a Good Athlete and he comes from a Great High School Program
May 8th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Congrats finally a bay area guy goin 2 cal. Too much talent has left over tedfords tenior his only chance of goin 2 da rose bowl is comin n 2nd hope’n whoever n 1st is playn n da national championship game….oops that happen already they picked texas! Cal wont b shit until they get a qb but i guess the bay dont make those! according 2 tedford.
May 8th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Billjohnson, Tedford grabbed the best QB in the Bay Area for the class of 2012 in Z.Kline out of SRV. That guy is the real deal and has a great arm.
May 8th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
kline is nowhere near a pac 12 qb.
May 8th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Typical East Bay Prep Corner. Can’t go one Pac-12 recruitment without someone going “BAWWW TEDFORD DOESN’T RECRUIT ENOUGH BAY AREA ATHLETES HE DESERVES TO BE FIRED!!1″
May 8th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
I would say the jury is still out on Kline when the pads come on. Looks great during workouts, but didn’t quite live up to expectations last year.
May 8th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Good for Houston, the land of Madison is one of the best places in the world to live for collegians. Houston’s throwing motion if awkward, but that can be tweaked and he is a good athlete with height.
Kline at SRV, like I said last year. Congrats to him and he should be very proud. But I view him as a shorter (6 1/2′ tall) version of former Cal qb Kevin Riley. I would list the kid behind Kline at SRV as a legit Pac 12 qb, that kid is 6’4 with a bazooka and will be a Junior, but I don’t know his name.
All in all, congrats to all 3 young men and best of luck.
May 8th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Oh god! I have never seen this kid play, but how can you curse him this early by comparing him to Riley?!! Talk about low expectations! Next thing you know, you’ll compare him to Longshore?
May 8th, 2011 at 11:53 pm
please , Cal Faithful, Dont give us that reason and be SarCastic and Act like he recruits well..Oregon, Boise, are doing jut fine with our atheltes and Washington State in about 2 years is going to beat Cal.
May 9th, 2011 at 7:08 am
Seriously, C.sparks, how DARE you call yourself a Cal fan. You claim to be one of us, but you’d wish for Washington State to beat Cal just for your petty grudge against Tedford.
Just don that white and red of the Cougars; we have no need nor want of “fans” like you who would wish for us to lose just because you’re butthurt that “he doesn’t recruit enough bay area athletes.”
May 9th, 2011 at 7:12 am
A real Cal fan would support the athletics uncondutionally, no matter who Tedford recruits. Then again, it should have been perfectly obvious that you aren’t rational.
May 9th, 2011 at 7:55 am
I don’t think Kline is the best QB Ive seen from the bay but who will be better than him coming out of the 2012 class? Not Houston because he’s second to Kline from what Ive seen. After that it get really cloudy.
Im a CAL fan and it bothers me that they don’t recruit the bay area much but it seems like Tedford is back to picking from his own backyard with two commits from the area.
May 9th, 2011 at 8:11 am
Who is the kid moving up that will be a Junior QB at San Ramon Valley, the big kid with cannon arm?
May 9th, 2011 at 8:53 am
Cal faithful wright keller notthingham mannion all bay guys who tedford let get away. Look at the log jam at usc a couple over years ago with barkley corp mustain theyd rather ride the bench then play for cal or tedford didnt recruit them either i thought he was qb guru? Longshore riley battleford r bums never gonna win big games wit them.
May 9th, 2011 at 9:11 am
Don’t forget guys like Dixon, Southwick, and Lloyd who didnt get recruited by CAL who were great QBs
May 9th, 2011 at 10:34 am
I am a fan of the Bay area, I am not going to ROOT for a bunch of kids from So CAL, vs these kids I seen Grow up, SO Please dont get at me about being a CAL fan you probably Know no one on the Team. Cal Lets every great player slip. YEAR in and year out, and those same kis kick our ASSES.
May 9th, 2011 at 10:35 am
jahvid Best Committed to USC , But then had a change of heart after marc tyler and joe mcnight committed CAL was for sure not his first choice, Desean jackson DID NOT want to go to CAL USC was his first choice. and LUCKLY they FEll to CAL..
May 9th, 2011 at 10:50 am
Cal Faithful poOr decision to come on the blogs supporting Tedford. Number one rule for any college is to own your own area. All the best Bay recruits(Atleast East Bay!) better have an offer from you. When he was getting the Marshawn Lynches & Best’s Cal was doing great. But lately come on. With Cal’s field & stadium situation I don’t see it getting much better. I wonder if he’s recruiting Bay Area cuz thats all he feels he can land? Even worse they have a very young staff, a new O & I think D coordinators I hope he voiced it to the administartions that he cleaned house & is young. Good chance Cal struggles this year. Like Billy J has said THEY STILL DON’T KNOW WHO THEIR QB IS! Last I heard they were trying to break it down to 3 guys but nobody shined in Spring Ball.
May 9th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Mandown Dixon should have gotten an offer period. Especially when Oregon got into the mix. You sign him is +1 Cal-1 Oregon. I thought Southwick was great Boise got him & they have a YOUNG stud in Kellen Moore. He rather go there & sit then compete at Cal?? Cal didn’t recruit him. Lloyd wild, gunslinger, don’t know if he fits Cal but Tedford he’s a lot better then the 3-4 bums you have now. A lot of upside in him. Mature his game he can be awesome. Whats up with him? No grades for Cal. Good example best QB in the area should be offered by Cal.
May 9th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Barton should be converted to a strong safety- lot’s of track speed and at 200 lbs perfect fit. If Tedford wants to get back into the mix, he should have been lookin’ at DLS players the last 2 seasons. Bart Houston would have been a good pick. Ward would have been a good fit for the Bears also- lots of heart and good speed- a MJD type back.
May 9th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Kline was just listed as the #40 recruit in the COUNTRY by Rivals and has accepted an offer to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Congrats to the young man first of all, that is a huge accomplishment.
But once again, I just don’t think he was that impressive last year once game time started. A 59% completion rate with 10 TD’s to 8 INT’s….
Killer D you are thinking of Cameron Birse.
May 9th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
YoMama I agree with you that I believe Barton may be best suited to play safety much like Terrance Kelly was going to at Oregon.
May 9th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Tedford doesn’t need guys that play 2 yrs and bolt to the NFL. He needs 4 yr recruits who will help stablize the Bears, mabey they get a look or drafted as seniors. I pity the fool like Mr. T says if he can’t figure he’s got the number one program in the country in his own back yard. Some of those Spartan kids would fit right in at Cal and stick with it.
May 9th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Tedford has been looking for a QB since Aaron Rodgers but all these QB’s keep leaving the bay and are gong to be good on other teams. I heard Tedford doesn’t like players from the East Bay because they’re “Too Ghetto”. Must be true because San Jose State took notice and they do the same thing and thats why they’re losers.
May 9th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
mandown ive heard the same. heard he didnt care too much 4 lynch n dhill. San jose st doesnt get it either fools! He recruits kline but not southwick. Southwick will b startn next year who’s tedford got?
May 9th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
BigJoe I do not agree. Having guys that bolt to the NFL only helps get better recruits. They leave their scholarship opens up. To go to recruits houses & tell them we can get you ready for the NFL in 3 years will really sell you program. Every top program has 3 year guys. If your saying that because Tedford doesn’t see himself as a top program then you maybe right.
May 9th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Ren10 r kline n birse gonna b rotating qb’s next season?
May 9th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
San Jose St. don’t get me started on that school. This guy McIntrye is terrible. Going up & down the state having camps trying to land guys in San Diego, LA, Fresno. Get out of here. Kids probbaly think about you like you’re a 1AA school. Nobody from down there or Bay Area is Passing up Pac-12 or San Diego st. schools for you. Has this guy landed the 3 best recruits in San JOse?? There’s a Million people there there has to be atleast 3. How hard can that be. Or even West Bay. Stanford is right there but they have high grade requirements. Menlo-Atherton, San Mateo there’s athletes over there. The guys he got BayArea aren’t even top athletes. Decent players not stud athletes.
May 9th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
yes, Cameron Birse at SRV that kid is amazing qb
May 9th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Since there best record in 2006 (9-4) San Jose State has been 2007 5-7, 2008 6-6, 2009 2-10, 2010 1-12. Thats not too good.
May 9th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Barton will likely be used at the willie spot. He’ll naturally add 20-30 lbs. My understanding is that Cal likes him cause he can play the run and with his speed can pass cover.
May 9th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Palo Alto too. They had a couple of D-1′s in that state game. Bono’s son should be a San Jose st. recruit. That stud RB from Bellarmine 2009. Did he go any where? Valley Christian has those 2 brothers that were RBs it doesn’t get any more D-1 then that.
May 9th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Gee, I don’t know, I’m an undergrad at Berkeley and, contrary to what your narrow-minded brain expects, DO know any of the Cal players. Yes, unlike you.
And when did I say I was supporting Tedford? I, along with many other of my classmates, am simply sick and tired of you all crying about Tedford “not recruiting enough Bay Area athletes” and saying that we deserve to lose to Washington State as a result. We don’t mind you not liking Tedford. We don’t mind you supporting another team. We DO mind you pissing on our bowl of cornflakes and saying that we should lose just because you don’t like how the coach recruits.
May 9th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
…Right. We come in and say we’re tired of your incessant moaning over this petty thing over which you’ve evidently obsessed for years and anyone who doesn’t hop on your “Tedford should be fired” bandwagon is in bed with him and thinks he’s the perfect recruiter.
Who. The. Living. Hell. Cares.
May 9th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Whatever happened to Chris Little? I know Tedford kicked him out becuase the way he as acting but did he ever jump on another roster?
May 9th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
I doubt that Kessler is going to rotate Kline and Birse. Even if Birse is the better talent, I expect Kline will start the whole season unless something goes terribly wrong with SRV.
Cal also just offered Mike Hutchings of DLS.
May 9th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Just remember that at Cal, we’re smart enough to put academics before athletics. If you can’t take the intense academic pressure of Cal, you probably shouldn’t be here.
May 9th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
lol sure you are cal faithful.. Then why dont you tell us what happend with chris little? I know what happend, But I want you to tell us where he is at? I want you to tell us what happend with him, SInce you do work with the Program every day lol
May 9th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Cal Faithful win games then. I use to like Tedford a lot & the people I knew that disliked him couldn’t hate & had to respect him cause he was WINNING. Now come on. You want to recruit who you want then win. If not us the High School FB fans that see these great players going to other programs are gonna questions what he’s doing. You’re talking like a High school FB coach. Are you saying the Cal Administration doesn’t care if he wins as long as he graduates players & they all focus on their grades?? Wake up & smell the cofee Mr Larusso! If he keeps losing they’re gonna fire him.
May 9th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Cormac Craigie of Piedont received an offer from San Jose St but went to Richmond.
May 9th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
1. I am a fan of what Tedford has done at Cal, very much so
2. Jury is still out on SJSU now, give MacIntyre two more full seasons, no Bowl, then he’s gone
3. Who are the qb’s in this year’s EBAL?
4. What are the top East Bay qb’s?
May 9th, 2011 at 9:39 pm
Top east bay Qbs for 2012.
1)Z. Kline-SRV
2)B. Houston-DLS
3)R. Anderson-Miramonte
4)M. Watson-Pitt
5)J. Lockie-MV
6)J. Mayo-Skyline
7)D. Miroglio-BOD
8)E. Heard-Mack
9)A. Vee-Encinal
10)B. Stephens-Campo
May 9th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
1. B. Houston, DLS- HE is a Winner
2.R. Anderson, MIRAMONTE- CAN RUN, THROW.. what can’t he do?
3.Z.kline SRV- Based on potential, Not too impressed
4.j.lockie MV- this program breads qbs
5. m. Watson PItt- This kid is a sleeeper Trust me! look out for him
6. A.vee Encinal- Probably the Strogest arm. But offense doesnt throw much
7.b. Stpehens CAMPO
May 9th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Please don’t act like Cal athletes are so incredibly smart! Cal has its own athletes that are only there for the sports….and there is nothing wrong with that….that is the way the system is structured. Desean, Marsean, Ayoob, Kidd…etc. you think they handled the “intense academic pressure”?
I also thing that Ve’e at Encinal will play in college…but it will be at LB or something like that.
May 10th, 2011 at 1:21 am
Triton,
Most D1 programs, Cal included, will not touch student athletes unless they are academically sound. Not going to go as far as saying they need to carry 4.0′s, or score in the 90th percentile in their SAT’s, but, my understanding is that a 3.0 or better with college prep classes is preferable. I have been told this by a personal friend who is the head BB coach @ 1 of D1′s here in the Bay Area. I am sure there are some exceptions, however, I think in general, a good majority of the kids being offered are solid in the classroom.
May 10th, 2011 at 7:49 am
I think Anderson is gonna be the best QB in the East Bay nexst year. Better then Houston in my opinion. Better thrower better wheels. Houston fumbles on a lot of Veer reads. The SRV guy does not impress me. Not better then Houston or Anderson. Wouldn’t sleep on Stephens from Campo or Ve’e from EHS they have talent. The guy from BOD is pretty good. Solid system but had a lot of great players around him last year. THats the top 6 as I see it.
May 10th, 2011 at 8:08 am
Cal faithful do u remember todd bozeman a cal hoop coach who was dirty paying players 2 play at ur weak school. So dont come on here saying ur school is holyer than shit. anyone know if ross anderson has any offers? Obviously tedfords not interested.
May 10th, 2011 at 8:11 am
Pitt’s QB Watson is going to be a star next year. He might fly in the top three depending on how good his team is next year. Vee is okay but I think he can throw the ball pretty good but not great and very inconsistant. Houston is a winner but Im not sold on him yet. Kline is a bit over rated but he has skills and throws a pretty ball. Anderson should be getting offers from plenty of D1 schools because he is the real deal and the reason why Miramonte was any good the past two years. Stephens was only a sophmore last year so watch out for him. He also comes from good blood lines.
May 10th, 2011 at 8:15 am
If I had to pick between Anderson, Kline, or Houston for my team, I would take Ross Anderson.
May 10th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Excellent comparisons between top east bay qb’s.
Who are the qb’s for this year’s EBAL teams?
How about the qb’s for the DFAL?
May 10th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Most QBs in the EBAL and DFAL will be returnees in 2011. Only 4 out of 15 lose their starting QBs from 2010. I don’t know what each team has coming up from the JV ranks, but this looks to be the starters this year.
EBAL returning QBs:
DLS – Houston, SR
SRV – Kline, SR
MV – Lockie, SR
Granada – Mata, SR
Amador – Moreno, JR
Cal loses Reil and SR Kevin Farley looks to be in line to be his replacement. Livermore loses Chapeta and SR Brandon Hall should step in over there. The diminutive yet resourceful Camerena graduates at Foothill and his 2010 backup Tommy Paulson is even smaller at 5-8 155, so we’ll have to see what Sweeney has up his sleeve for the coming season.
DFAL Returning QBs:
Miramonte – Anderson, SR
Dublin – Acshziger, SR
DV – Eastman, SR
Campo – Stephens, JR
LL – Miller, JR
Alhambra – Miller, SR
Leamy graduates at Acalanes, and SR Spencer Henderson looks to be in line to replace him.
May 10th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Watching Anderson’s film he reminds me a lot of Colin Kaepernick. I do think he is a better overall athlete and has a bigger arm than both Houston and Kline. He should have a high ceiling in college, but I don’t know that he is overall as polished a QB as both Houston and Kline are right now. He doesn’t have an offer that I know of, but there is a coach who is going to like what they see and spend a few years turning him into a very good quarterback before unleashing him onto the college gridiron. I don’t know that he will get an offer from one of the schools in the Big Six conferences, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him land at a WAC or MWC school.
May 11th, 2011 at 8:31 am
Ross Anderson has D1 talent no doubt but the only thing that concerns me is that he is soo skinny! That could be a problem for some “BIG” colleges and could possibly keep him from being recruited from thoses teams. Anderson is about 6’3 or 6’4 but is only about 160-170 pounds.
Any other QB’s getting looks by colleges? This is around the time kids start getting offered so lets hear it.
May 11th, 2011 at 8:56 am
Great breakdowns of the local QB’s. I agree about Anderson. Great athleticism, size, and strong arm. He is raw, though, with a loopy, wind-up throwing motion which hurts his accuracy. Kline throws a nice ball, but has yet to translate that talent to games. Word has it there might be TWO qb’s at SRV better than him. If Lockie keeps improving, he might be better than Kline and Houston in the EBAL. Likewise with Miroglio at BOD, who, if he continues to improve, could be the best Junior qb in Norcal after starting as a soph. Watson also has good size and talent..puzzling why his numbers weren’t better this year.
May 11th, 2011 at 9:10 am
Man, not a good highlight for Ross Anderson. He is so much better to watch in person. He’s looks slow & non atletic & his body looks flimsy.
I’ve seen it in person those strides are long but the kid is fast. Not good that he got caught a lot. The arm strength is there. His build on that film leaves question marks. I bet a lot of colleges don’t know if he’s gonna develop right. He has to hit the weights so when they see him in person he passes the eye test.
May 11th, 2011 at 9:15 am
Whats going to happen with Concord’s football team this year now that they lost there stud QB Ricky Lloyd. That is a tough offense to run without a very good and smart QB running it. Is Concord’s two year run over? Or does Lloyd have a little brother on JV ready to take over?
May 11th, 2011 at 9:19 am
PERKIN, I agree with you on his highlight film. Who put that together because it was not a good showcase of his talent and it was very boring to watch. Thats not a good thing. He is very skinny and with his frame, he wont be able to hold up on the major college level.
May 11th, 2011 at 9:43 am
Has there been any talk on the blog about the Atkinson boys quitting track at Granada?
May 11th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Concord’s gonnafall off a cliff in my opinion. Don’t know their full team but they’re losing that stud Rb Picka too. Those are the 2 main components of that team.
May 11th, 2011 at 10:07 am
Concord is going to get their nuts blown off this year. They ran the score up on everyone last year and now its their turn. It all begins I believe at DVC in the week 0 extravaganza. I think they call it Karma?
May 11th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Concord will be very young this coming season. Every player that played a key role on that team graduated. The Ricky Lloyd, RB Pica, WR Starnes, and most of the OL will be gone. I don’t know the back up QB or the one on JV is but he hasent taken a snap on varsity which was stupid on Concord’s part since they had all those lop sided victories.
May 11th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Why not get your young guy some snaps?
May 11th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Late in the thread I know, but still wanted to sound off regarding Tedford. While I love to rip Tedford as much as anyone…..anyone remember the era before Tedford? 6 wins would have been celebrated! Tedford definitely turned this program around….and he is suffering because of his success. Yearly expectations are great at Cal now.
With all that said, I don’t care where the kid is from!!! Why can’t we just get a decent QB period???!!! Tedford is the QB guru, right? So why will no decent QB come to CAL? I don’t fault him for Ayoob, he was highly thought of out of CCSF, but Longshore and Riley were hideous! Sweeney was obviously a favor to his father and grandpa….now we pass on a proven winner in Lloyd(you telling me that you couldn’t use one of your 80+ rides to give him a look?), and lose him to So. Miss??? How is that? In exchange we get a kid from Mitty that throws for 1000 yds last year? I hope this kid is awesome, but why shun Lloyd when I hear he would have loved to come here?
You pass on Dixon and all the others locally…including Masoli…and you have no success….puzzling? Meanwhile, Washington State is trying to resurrect their program on a fat diet of Bay Area kids…I don’t hope that CAL loses, but I hope that the local kids up at WSU flourish!
Lastly, I have not seen many of the QBs around play, but I do know that as a Soph. Anderson gave a very good Encinal team fits in NCS. He is not impressive to look at, but he gets the job done! I think he would look great in a WAC spread offense…Hawaii, Nevada or someone like that?
May 11th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
My point on Tedford & my problem is exactly what you said about Lloyd. He would love to go here. I know for a fact that a lot of the local D-1′s don’t get letters from Cal let alone recruited. Its what my whole problem is with this guy you don’t have to twist an arm to get an EAST Bay or Valley kid to go to CAL. They all want to go here. Probably whole Bay Area. I believe that 9 out of 10 kids that sign D-1 would pick CAL if offered or recruited. He obviously doesn’t want them. The only school they would pick is USC in the Carrol era & who could blame them. Thats over now. Even Oregon. CAL recruits hard enough the high majority of kids that had Oregon as an option would pick CAL.
May 11th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
WHAT ABOUT THE TOP WR & RB OF 2012 ?
May 11th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
PERKIN….it’s almost like Oregon let Tedford take the CAL job…with an unwritten agreement that he would not stand in their way when they came down to the Bay Area to get their talent?
CAL has lost nearly every battle(if they even tried?) to blue chippers in their backyard….Oregon has done a great job picking up our kids with no fight from the home team, and now Washington State is trying to use that model to creep back into respectability?
May 11th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Top RB’s in 2012
1)James Lewis-Pinole
2)Warren Long-Logan
3)Rodolpho James-Berkeley
4)John Trodder-Encinal
5)Joe Teo-DLS
6)Harold Halcomb-San Leandro
7)Michael Young-Arroyo
8)Armanti Washington-Cal High
9)Ken Walker-JFK-Richmond
10)Sione Moli-Fremont
May 11th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Top WR and top RB of the East Bay I think is going to be a big question mark this year. For WR’s Sean Miller of SRV had the second highest SPARQ score down at the event in LA which is saying something given the athletes he competed against from SoCal. But SPARQ is essentially combine testing and everything can change when the pads go on. But he could be someone to watch. Anthony Williams returns at DLS. Someone will step in at MV given the offense they have. I mean McGovern came out of nowhere pretty much two years ago, wouldn’t surprise me to see that again.
For RB’s, Joe Te’o returns at DLS after really shining in the latter part of the season. But there are some young guys from their lower levels who could make a big impact this year. Also have Miles Long returning at Logan and the RB at Berkeley but his name escapes me at the moment. Also can’t discount Damariay Drew of Livermore. And I’m sure someone will step up at Cal as well to replace Alvarez.
Right now, I honestly don’t know much about what other teams are returning outside of the EBAL and a few other guys who had big years last year.
May 11th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
ManDown is on it.
May 11th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Trodder will have a big year this year.
DLS has 2 Sophmore RBs that are going to be real good…maybe not this year, but at least next year.
May 11th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Keep an eye out for Karris Johnson at Cal High as a RB.
May 11th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
I actually wouldn’t be surprised to see Tautalatasi start this year for DLS or at least get a lot of carries. Adarius Pickett will probably stay on JV to get reps. But those two are going to be studs.
May 11th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Knowing how DLS rolls I could see The super Sophmore Hutchings move to RB with Joe Teo and also the stud freshman Tautalatasi will be the next great DLS RB.
May 11th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Watch out for Frankie S. He got some reps last year. If he can add 10-15 lbs. he will the 2nd DLS back. He is the 1st leg of the 4×100 team at DLS. Explosive coming out of the hole. (Currently fastest time in NCS at 42.3)His achilles is his size. Another poster in a different board mentioned that the 1 back at DLS was sidelined by an injury. This could be an issue for the Spartans. I agree with ManDown, Hutch is so versatile that he could move to RB. If that happens, A Williams will be the 1st receiver. I’ve heard rumors that Barton may be given a shot at the TE position…Lastly, what is the name of the kid that played fullback and LB at Cal last year? He will be a force this year as a Sr.
May 11th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
Interesting call on Sione Moli, Mandown. I was wondering your reason for putting him there. Namely, is he ranked because there is simply a paucity of top notch returning feature backs, and Moli might be heir to the feature role with always run-heavy Freomnt? Or did you put him in becuase his all-around skill as a runner, receiver and mobile blocker in that complex ground game. I’m not trying to speak ill of the kid (in fact, I enjoyed watching him immensely last season), just wondering if he merits that spot for his multi-fasted game, or for some level of projected production.
May 11th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Top WR’s in 2012
1)Terrance Young-Concord
2)Anthony Williams-DLS
3)Tyler Amick-Granada
4)Jermaine Jone-Logan
5)Terrance Barnes-Pitt
6)Keith Lewis-Oak Tech
7)Bo Banks-Encinal
8)Michael Tagliaferri-SRV
9)Dalis Bruce-MV
10)Karl Thornton-Campo
May 11th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Joe, I think Sione Moli is a very good football player and I based everything off production last season and overall skill from what I seen and/or know. Fremont does run the football 95% of the time but to make my list you have to have some skill. lol. I think he will have a big year in that offense like Jordan Sanford did this year.
May 11th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
ManDown,
I noticed that you had Kenny Walker III (Has several D1 offers from Cal and UW to name a few) in your list of top RBS, do you think that he will do ok over at Kennedy? I know that Kennedy has struggled to field decent teams in the last few years. Will this hurt him? The kid is one of the top hurdlers in the State. Nice breakdown by the way, like your knowledge of the local athletes…
May 11th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
The Encinal RB John Troder is a name to know this year. He will be one of the top RB’s this year. Every Encinal game I’ve been too the past few years he is one player that always stood out running for big gains and long touchdowns.
R. James from Berkeley has a great highlight tape and he will be a force this year for Berkeley.
May 11th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
S1lverngreen, Kenny Walker is a very good overall athlete. I like him playing any position on the football field. I think the offense that JFK-Rich runs hurts his ability a bit but when he gets his moments he makes the best of them. If he was JFK-Rich feature RB he will run for over 1,000 yards easy. He has game breaking speed from my knowledge.
May 11th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Tautalatasi is the Soph from DLS I was talking about. If they give him carries, he won’t come out after that. Super tough kid that works real hard.
May 12th, 2011 at 8:21 am
Another player to keep your eye on is El Cerrito WR Jalen Harvey. Jalen was only a freshman last year but played like he was a senior making sick plays all year for the EC football team. Look out for his name because he is the next star in the bay. Watch his highlight tape on you tube and you will see what Im talking about
May 12th, 2011 at 8:48 am
Top Athlete (QB/SLOT/RB/WR/Returner/Def/Off) 2012
1. J. Mayo skyline
2. Jon Tropper encinal
3. Kenny Walker kennedy
4. Ross Anderson miramonte
5. K. Kahuanui encinal
6. Marvonte Wilson el cerrito
7. Malik Watson pitt
8. T.J. Daniel BOD
9. Sir Devonta Stewart berkeley
10. F. Tagaloga Salesian
May 12th, 2011 at 11:17 am
RB’s – Teo (DLS) , Long (Logan) and Rudolpho James (Berkeley)…. everyone else a step below.
May 12th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Don’t get me wrong Teo is a good RB but he isn’t the best Ive seen. He may be a RB that thrives from a great OL.
May 12th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
No one mentions Freedom’s returning quarterback, Dante Mayes. The kid was a sophomore starting QB and only got better as the season progressed. He’s going to be the third best in the Bay behind Anderson and Kline. Certainly the best Bay Area QB prospect in the class of 2012.
May 12th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Vitale will be the #2 back at DLS. Hucth does not fit the DLS RB mold- he will play LB and WR.
May 12th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Junior, Why can’t Hutchings play RB? Reminds me of Dj Williams or a Kevin Simon. The guy is a beast!
May 12th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
No doubt Hutch can play RB … I just believe his skills are better suited for WR.
May 12th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
I went to the Cardinal newman game and ENCINAL JON TROTTER IS A MAN , I thought he was Stronger and WAY faster then ALLEN.. HE FOR SURE IT ONE OF the TOP athletes, Along with , MAYO, (skyline) WALKER (kennedy), Daniel (BOD)
May 12th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Interesting that Kennedy had an athlete like walker and a better one in Mulder, and still couldn’t get much done. That offense was bizarre and often ineffective.
May 12th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
who are the other top LB’s in bay area?
May 13th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Joe,
Kenny Walker transferred to Kennedy as a JR. Prior to that, I believe he was at Heritage?
May 13th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Walker was at Freedom.
May 13th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Bret Casey hired to replace Amato at American. Anyone know anything about him?
May 13th, 2011 at 11:56 am
I would like to put my players in the hat:
WR/QB/CB – JORDAN FOGAL 1 X ALL LEAGUE PLAYER
RB/DB – MIKE YOUNG 2 X ALL LEAGUE PLAYER HAAL MVP RUUNER UP 2011 ..
ALSO I JUST HEARD PV WILL REPLACE PIEDMONT HIGH IN ARE LEAGUE 2012 SEASON ..
May 13th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Eb Coach,
Yes, thanks for the correction.
May 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Entering Spring Football the next two weeks for east bay high schools and leagues, what are the biggest question marks for some of the individual teams and leagues?
Who team is in desperate need of a player stepping up and which teams will surprise people, good or bad?
ACCAL
BFL
BSAL
BVAL
DFAL
DVAL
EBAL
HAAL
MVAL
May 13th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
The bay area has spring football?
May 16th, 2011 at 9:03 am
James Logan looks to take league again this year in the MVAL. Kennedy seems to be strong from what I have heard. Even though they got a new coach, they have been getting many transfers from Washington High School. Washington looks to not be as good as they have been in the past because of these kids transferring. Irvington has some skill but not much size. Mission San Jose has some decent players from their JV team coming up. They may compete a little better this year than in past years.
Newark is Newark will be good but not great.
May 16th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Why are many players tranferring out of Washington? How many is “many”? They have had some success the past few years and are now D2 and have a chance at actually winning NCS since they will not have to face DLS or the EBAL teams.
May 16th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
I got to see The DLS Hutchings kid in action at Stanford yesterday he’s going to be somethings real special. Dalis Bruce and Santini really pass the eye test. Bruce is a lot bigger than last season and fast. Watched him make an interception in 1:1′s then turn around and catch a touchdown.
May 16th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
ACCAL Spring questions,
Berkeley- Lost some very good football players to graduation this year. Most of he OL is gone and lost there two year starting QB. That could be a big blow for the jackets as they enter Sims second year as HC. Who’s going to step up from the JV team and play QB? Who will fill out the OL? Those are the big questions for Berkeley but they do have one of the Bay’s best football players in R. James at RB. He makes that team good and will have a big impact like Galvin did a few years ago. I can see Berkeley riding him until they find more guys that will step up for seniors that have left.
Pinole Valley- Even though they lost star player Travis Feeney, Pinole will be very good this year. They return a bunch of key players from last years team that includes reigning league MVP James Lewis. That guy is the real deal and he will lead Pinole back to the playoffs. I like Pinole’s defense and the fact they have the top RB in the Bay in there backfield makes them a legitimate contender for D2 again this year. I like Pinole team this year but you never know with this team because they are known to fall off at times and look very average.
El Cerrito- Lost a few key players to graduation but I don’t know if that was a bad thing for this team. They had some young guys playing in key positions last year and if they make strides this year expect EC to be contenders in this division. They have some very good and fast WR’s and the QB they have stepping in for Byrd is a good one. There defense needs to step up and help out there air attack on offense or else nothing will change from this team. I expect struggles early but they will pick it up when league play comes along.
Alameda- Lost most of the OL, both QBs, star RB, and key defenders to graduation. They are in a rebuilding year under first year HC Moyer but expect them to compete for top 4 in league play. I heard the JV team was one of the best they’ve ever had so if they can get guys to step up and contribute early they can make some noise this year. But its always tough when you’re a first year HC and have most of your team be underclassmen. They have a bunch of questions but expect Alameda always to rise to the occasion and compete.
Hercules, Richmond, and De Anza- All three teams need new coaches to chance the culture of those programs. They all have talent but can’t seem to put it together. If Jfk-Richmond can make a big turn around there are no excuses for these three teams. Im calling these coaches out and get them playing some quality football.
May 16th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
ACCAL Spring questions,
JFK-Richmond- I like what first year HC Byrd did to change the culture at the school and program. He made some good strides last year and I expect some good thing from his team next year with returning star K. Walker. Kennedy was a very young football team last year and the have depth at all positions. I don’t like the offense they run and I think there defense can get a little tougher but they have the players to do so. This team will finish in the top three this year if they get better at excuting there offense better and become more tougher.
Piedmont- New HC and not a lot to look forward to in this year. Piedmont has had a tough two years after have a very solid year in 08 but maybe this new coach can get Piedmont playing like they used to. Don’t expect a bunch from them this year.
St.Marys- Lost staring QB, RB, and WR graduation and that isn’t good for the Panthers. On the bright side most of the OL will be back for another year but I don’t expect much from this year next year. Just like Piedmont they will struggle thus year and trying to find guys to step up will be there challenge.
Encinal- With the success they had last year expect a better team this year from the jets. Even with the loss of Star Players Allen and the huge lineman Morrow, Encinal was a very young team. Half the OL, QB, and defense will be back and expect big things from RB Troder. He will be a very good football player and will open some eyes this year. I don’t know what’s in the water over at Encinal but they seem to always put together these very good teams despite low numbers. The will be contenders for D3 again this year.
St Patricks/St. Vincent- Lost star RB Naji Patrick and star QB Souza. That would hurt any team but HC Blandon’s Bruins. Like Encinal they seem to just re-load every year and have guys step up out of nowhere. I like St Pats this year to contend for the title but they fall short yet again.
Moreau- Lost QB and some line but were very young last year. This team seems to get better and better since they went 0-10 a few years ago and I see them just rebuilding ti what they have done over the past two years. I like the way they’ve ben playing Encinal the past two years so what this team needs to learn is to finish and keep a lead. They are in good hands with HC Andrew Cotter behind the wheel.
Swett and Albany- Have big issues and don’t have much to work with. Swett needs a new offense and Albany needs to change the attitudes of the players. Caching need to step up at these two schools.
May 16th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
BSAL Spring questions,
JFK-Richmond- I like what first year HC Byrd did to change the culture at the school and program. He made some good strides last year and I expect some good thing from his team next year with returning star K. Walker. Kennedy was a very young football team last year and the have depth at all positions. I don’t like the offense they run and I think there defense can get a little tougher but they have the players to do so. This team will finish in the top three this year if they get better at excuting there offense better and become more tougher.
Piedmont- New HC and not a lot to look forward to in this year. Piedmont has had a tough two years after have a very solid year in 08 but maybe this new coach can get Piedmont playing like they used to. Don’t expect a bunch from them this year.
St.Marys- Lost staring QB, RB, and WR graduation and that isn’t good for the Panthers. On the bright side most of the OL will be back for another year but I don’t expect much from this year next year. Just like Piedmont they will struggle thus year and trying to find guys to step up will be there challenge.
Encinal- With the success they had last year expect a better team this year from the jets. Even with the loss of Star Players Allen and the huge lineman Morrow, Encinal was a very young team. Half the OL, QB, and defense will be back and expect big things from RB Troder. He will be a very good football player and will open some eyes this year. I don’t know what’s in the water over at Encinal but they seem to always put together these very good teams despite low numbers. The will be contenders for D3 again this year.
St Patricks/St. Vincent- Lost star RB Naji Patrick and star QB Souza. That would hurt any team but HC Blandon’s Bruins. Like Encinal they seem to just re-load every year and have guys step up out of nowhere. I like St Pats this year to contend for the title but they fall short yet again.
Moreau- Lost QB and some line but were very young last year. This team seems to get better and better since they went 0-10 a few years ago and I see them just rebuilding ti what they have done over the past two years. I like the way they’ve ben playing Encinal the past two years so what this team needs to learn is to finish and keep a lead. They are in good hands with HC Andrew Cotter behind the wheel.
Swett and Albany- Have big issues and don’t have much to work with. Swett needs a new offense and Albany needs to change the attitudes of the players. Caching need to step up at these two schools.
May 16th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
DB Coach,
Agree, Hutch will be a blue chip recruit. With one big D1 (Cal) offer under his belt as a sophomore, he is likely to end up with a dozen or more offers. Reading some of the Cal blogs it’s my understanding that they like him for the outside LB spot. The kid has lots of room for physical growth on that 6’1 frame of his. I saw that Kline was the MVP for QB’s, any other local kids impress you?
May 16th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
I know whats in the water………Coach Tenorio. The time he spends and the execution he gets out of those kids offensively is amazing! Based on the talent coming back this year alone, I think they will be a better team than last year. Will they get to the NCS finals for a 4th straight year? That will be tough. With success, comes higher expectations…and that is tough hype to live up to year in year out. I think the Jets are up to it this year!
May 16th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Great breaking it down Mandown, top work at my comments below your takes: Also, would love to see some DFAL and EBAL and HAAL breakdowns from anybody with knowledge. Can those leagues get some love before spring football begins?
JFK-Richmond- I like what first year HC Byrd did to change the culture at the school and program. He made some good strides last year and I expect some good thing from his team next year with returning star K. Walker. Kennedy was a very young football team last year and the have depth at all positions. I don’t like the offense they run and I think there defense can get a little tougher but they have the players to do so. This team will finish in the top three this year if they get better at excuting there offense better and become more tougher.
KillerD says: Big Coach Byrd has them flying high and best of all working hard. Eagles are big, fast and nasty and it’s about time. Everything in the east bay football scene when JFK Richmond brings their A game. Look for Eagles to make the Playoffs for the first time in many years, and they will only get better.
Piedmont- New HC and not a lot to look forward to in this year. Piedmont has had a tough two years after have a very solid year in 08 but maybe this new coach can get Piedmont playing like they used to. Don’t expect a bunch from them this year.
KillerD says: After one down year will the Highlanders bounce back to the playoffs? Don’t know but that school is known for resiliency and coming from behind when the U-dog, look for a bounce back to .500 in 2011.
St.Marys- Lost staring QB, RB, and WR graduation and that isn’t good for the Panthers. On the bright side most of the OL will be back for another year but I don’t expect much from this year next year. Just like Piedmont they will struggle thus year and trying to find guys to step up will be there challenge.
KillerD says: Panthers bring the wood and are solid under their coach. It seems like they Always have OL, it’s as ifffff they secretly steal OL away from other schools, and break them out of the meat locker after each great OL kid gets to hibernate until ready. They will be respectable.
Encinal- With the success they had last year expect a better team this year from the jets. Even with the loss of Star Players Allen and the huge lineman Morrow, Encinal was a very young team. Half the OL, QB, and defense will be back and expect big things from RB Troder. He will be a very good football player and will open some eyes this year. I don’t know what’s in the water over at Encinal but they seem to always put together these very good teams despite low numbers. The will be contenders for D3 again this year.
KillerD says: The run of amazing talent and great coaching continues under big Joe. The Jets have engines revvvvved up and the runway is clear. Look for Jets to finish 8-2 or 9-1 and then go deep into playoffs.
St Patricks/St. Vincent- Lost star RB Naji Patrick and star QB Souza. That would hurt any team but HC Blandon’s Bruins. Like Encinal they seem to just re-load every year and have guys step up out of nowhere. I like St Pats this year to contend for the title but they fall short yet again.
KillerD says: The little school keeps churning out wins and players. Commitment to off season program is huge and look for Bruins to muster up at least 7 wins before the playoffs begin.
Moreau- Lost QB and some line but were very young last year. This team seems to get better and better since they went 0-10 a few years ago and I see them just rebuilding ti what they have done over the past two years. I like the way they’ve ben playing Encinal the past two years so what this team needs to learn is to finish and keep a lead. They are in good hands with HC Andrew Cotter behind the wheel.
KillerD says: I told you last year and will say it again, this is a program on the Rise. Moreau will win 7 or 8 regular season games and enjoy the playoffs before departing the BSAL to join their cousins in MVAL in 2012.
Swett and Albany- Have big issues and don’t have much to work with. Swett needs a new offense and Albany needs to change the attitudes of the players. Caching need to step up at these two schools.
KillerD says: Albany is quizzical but if the new coach can turn things around, they have talent to win some games in 2011 and 2012. 3 wins tops this year. Swett is puzzling, that Double Wing is just like going Back to the Future. If they have the horses up front and in the backfield, the chariots will race to 5 wins. If not…another 3-7 slog fest
EBAL, DFAL or HAAL anyone???
May 16th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Also caught the Stanford Nike Combine yesterday (yes, it rained, it hailed – the camp never slowed a minute). There was a tremendous turnout of quality talent from around the country, but the local kids held their own. Mostly watched offense until the end sessions. Believe or not, there were 80 quarterbacks at the camp. Kline was solid, as usual – great mechanics, strong arm. He is a slight, thin kid, though, and looks to have some work to do to get ready for the next level. Really didn’t distinguish himself in the passing one on one’s at the end of the combine (these camp MVP awards seem to be a self-fulling prophesy). Houston from DLS had a solid day. Anderson (Miramonte) looked okay, but my sense is that he is more of a “game” player. From the sophomore contingent, Miroglio (BOD) and Mayes (Freedom) looked sharp, and along with a huge kid from Washington (6′-5″ Max Browne) who had a big arm, looked to be at the top of their group. Shaq Thompson (RB/Safety) out of Grant in Sacramento looks to be a beast – it will be a shame if Cal loses him.
May 16th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
HAAL Spring questions,
Hayward- Don’t expect too much from the farmers this year. They lost there stud player Gaines and not much coming back. I don’t know what happened to Hayward but they have the talent and number to be a very good football program. They barely beat the weak teams and lost to any good team they played last year and I don’t expect that to change. They need to put a off season program in place and run better schemes both on offense and defense before I can see it getting any better over there in the STACK.
San Lorenzo- HC Jacob Wright can never seem to get it right. They went to sub 500. a year ago to bottom of the league yet again. They need a makeover down there because they have some very good football players that come through that school. Another team that is under achieving under coach Wright. He need to be gone
San Leandro- What happened over there? They used to be a power house churning out great football players and great teams every year. It was De La Salle then SL every year ranked number one and two. That team doesn’t look the same at all very small and skinny players that look like they don’t lift weights. They return a very good RB next year but lost there QB and some key players in that team last year. I expect more struggles and Bowers job should be on the line after this year.
Bishop O’Dowd- They will win this league without much comp. nobody else in the HAAL is really close at this point. The return there QB, Nickerson Jr, and good lineman this year and expect them to be very very good. If they make another jump under second year coach Hardy Nickerson expect this team to go deep in the playoffs contending for the D3 title.
Arroyo- HC JB did a good job in his first year running the show and expect them to make more strides in his second year. He has made those boys tougher and playing with confidence and I like that. He has changed the culture over there and also return M. Young. he will be a good one and maybe HAAL’s best player next year. I expect big things from them and to finish second to O’Dowd.
Castro Valley, Mt. Eden, Tennyson- All these teams have a long way to go. Are in the rebuilding stages but I can see Castro Valley making big strides next year.
May 16th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Triton8, I’ve been down on Encinal in the past but the continue to prove me wrong. But this year I think can be one of there better years with all the talent they have coming back. I like what they’re doing down there with HC Tenerio.
May 16th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Encinal plays Hayward High week 1 next year.
May 16th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Why? That will be a blowout
May 16th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
I heard Encinal dropped EC because they were so pissed out how poorly they played lastyear. Specifically losing to JFK & Campo. Hayward is a D-II school. Always have talent to finish any where from 1-3 in HAAL.
May 16th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
DFAL Preview,
Miramonte- They lost some key players but they also return a lot of very good players including stud QB ross Anderson. I expect this team not to miss a beat this year and will be a top of the division again. They did lose HC Wade but Schram will have that team ready every week to win.
Alhambra- Still in a rebuilding faze since the great year they had in 09 but the Dogs always seem to do well in league play. They lose all the stars fromlast year but I hear 09 RB Calhoun has a little brother that is even better than him.
Las Lomas- Lose RB Waters and that is a big blow. He was the reason they were any good last year but I think they will be better than what they were last year.
Watch out for Las Lomas this year.
Dublin- Expect coach Wade to have Dublin contending in the playoffs this year. Although I don’t think they will win league or even come in top three but I think Dublin somehow sneaks in the playoffs which will big big for that program.
Camplindo- B. Stephens is going to be a good QB this year but they need to somehow build some pieces around him. He will need a lot of help if Campo wants to compete in this league because the other teams in this league are looking good next year. I expect more struggles from them losing there whole OL to graduation.
Acalanes- I have mixed feeling about this team. I like what HC Ivankovich has done with this team over the past few years but They lose there QB and some key skilled players on the team. On a good note the whole OL comes back in another year under coach Ivankovich’s system. Its a toss up on how good they will be.
Dougherty Valley- They over achieved last year and back to the bottom of the league they go.
May 16th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
PERKIN, I see but Encinal could’ve played a better team than Hayward. How about dipping in the EBAL, BVAL, DFAL? Its time for Encinal to show how good they really are but playing Hayward is the same as playing EC.
May 16th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
I think Hayward has shown they are a lot better then EC over the last few years. Could potentially upset League favorites with their Fly offense which really suits thats schools talent.
EC 09 year was great but any possibility they upset anyone now? PV seems back in control of the ACCAL after a 3 year hiatus. EC use to play B-High real tough when it was the rivalry game the last game of the year. Now its a joke. They couldn’t even get in the play-offs last year.
May 16th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
I heard they called Granada, Las Lomas, & Cardinal Newman for Week 1 but neither team wanted to play. CN said they want no rematches with possible play off teams. Doesn’t make too much sense if they beat an Encinal team probably guarenteed #1 seed.
May 16th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
True PERKIN. Hayward is better I just wish we could see Encinal play one of the better teams and if they put in a call to the schools you mentioned then its nothing you can do.
May 16th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
My Jury’s still out on BOD. Great year last year but losing some key guys both RBs & that WR I think. But that QB was just a 10th grader & will be good. I also heard their JV team was loaded(as usual always a lot of talent) so I would make them the favorites. Wouldn’t be surprised if another team steps it up this year. Really gonna come down to who has the most productive off-season.
I don’t know whats up with SL so I don’t know if they’re that top team or a 3-5 team. Thinks have changed there. OC is gone to Albany. Not good for them. They finish under 3rd or 4th.
I would see Tennyson, SLZ, Mt. Eden at the bottom. CV above those teams.
So out of Arroyo & Hayward they could be 2,3 but no lower then 4 for either team. With Arroyo we’ll see if Barnes was building for the future like he said or that team had a talented senior class that he did a good job of organizing. Read a lot of blogging on them being young but had a lot of seniors on their All-League team. No idea how good their JV were.
Hayward is like that weird team you just never know about. Talent is still there. They had a physical team last year as usual. Played O’dowd tough for a half. Just who knows. Could wbe top 2 or finish 5th.
May 16th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Mandown and Killer D knockin it out of da park!
Lookin to see DVAL can’t wait to see EBAL
May 16th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
ACCAL it comes down to PV & B-High.
FOr PV it one thing & one thing only can they develop a QB who can complete passes. They’ve been so so 08 09 but very consitent job by the coaches. When they’ve lost to the EC’s or the Alameda the 08-09 its because other teams stack the box & have made them throw. They have a passer they win league.
B-High 2010 team was suppose to be an All-Star team so I have to feel as though they under achieved. Not a bad thing for a 1st year coach. He should struggle a little coaching kids for the 1st time & if he good they’ll start rolling. I think this guy Simms has proven he can win. Any worse then a league title & 9-1 or 8-2 year should be considered underachieving.
EC will finish 3rd but get rolled by the top 2. They have shown that they can’t compete in the trenches with the big boys. 3rd in this league isn’t saying much.
Alameda new coach losing a lot but he has been on staff for the last 10 seasons. He had to beg, borrow, & steal to get the job so I expect improvement. Finish 3rd & not get roled against the top 2 would be a good season.
Hercules showed improvement almost had their 1st winning season in school history. Got them still at 5 but wouldn’t be surprised if they finished 3rd or 4th. Didn’t have that good of athletes last year & still .500 may be on the way up.
DA & Richond would both be lucky not to be 0-10. 2 or 3 wins from either team should get their coaching staff ACCAL coach of the year.
May 16th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
DFAL
Miramonte shoud get it done but how steady will the coaching staff be without the Wade. Great coach. Schram needs to keep a steady diet of running the FB & staying under Center. Do more of what they did in 09. Thats where he’s good. I Veer. Spread & Schram throwing has spelt doom in the past. Wouldn’t be surrised if LL beats them for league title.
Like LAs Lomas to finish no worse then 2. very young team last year a lot of 10th graders. Might be their year.
Camplindo coach Macy has always done a steady job. Good D. Solid O. Needs a thrower to make it work. May have it Stephens. Finish 2-3.
Dublin & ACalanes fight it out for 4-5. Acalnes stick to your run & you’ll be fine. Parents make you throw you’re done. Dublin has descent athletes coming up. Wade has proven he knows what he’s doing.
Don’t lke the job Hern has done at Alhambra. In 09 he seemed like he would take this program to the next level since he had been feeding good JV teams for years. Lil different when you have to sit in the big seat. Losing a lot of athletes & he isn’t coaching JVs to keep pumping good teams. I think they finish 5-6. Been this way for years usually a good team every 2-3 years. Other years mediocre. But I don’t thin he’s as good Silveira.
May 17th, 2011 at 12:26 am
GREAT PREDICTIONS FROM EVERYONE ALL AROUND
May 17th, 2011 at 5:49 am
a new OC at SL can only make them better. Coach was not a good in game play caller.
May 17th, 2011 at 6:10 am
I agree that the ACCAL Title will come down to the PV-Berkeley winner. Last year Berkeley coaches under utilized alot of their talent. Coaching at times was suspect, especially last years PV game. Game preparation strategies will vastly need to improve next season. I expect some improvement from El Cerrito due to assistant coaching changes.
May 17th, 2011 at 8:23 am
Mandown and Perkin, very detailed first rate takes on those teams and leagues thanks.
Observations:
Hayward is MUCH MUCH better than El Cerrito historically and the Encinal vs. Hayward game might be one of the Most entertaining games in 2011. Certainly one of the best ones that weekend.
Dougherty Valley is a program upcoming and I like their chances, with Las Lomas iffy and Acalanes beatable and even Alhambra and Campo not overly dominant. Watch out for DV…look for 7 wins from them and coach Bob Spain to return to bigger things in the NCS with is DV squad.
EBAL anyone got breakdowns of the teams and their needs and projections?
May 17th, 2011 at 9:08 am
I guess Hayward is better than EC and reason why is I think Hayward has more toughness within there players than EC. As it was noted eailer that EC need to be better in the trenches and there defense is terrible. They have good play makers all around but they can’t block or tackle anyone. And until that happens expect the same out of EC.
Hayward’s football team underachieved big time last year. They lost too many games down the strech examples ODowd, SL, CV, and even against Northgate. All those games should have been wins. Lets see what Moreno will do with his new squad.
May 17th, 2011 at 9:30 am
EBAL,
DE La Salle- They continue to dominate this division and I see next year being possibly one of the best year. They seem to have many more better athletes than they’ve had over the past couple of year with guys like Hutchings, Barton, Houston, Teo, and some freshman coming that will make a big impact.
Monte Vista- They return there QB and that will make a difference for this team. They lost probably a pair of the best hands you will see in McGovern and D. Turner but expect Wr’s Dalis Bruce and Shane Ertz (Zach’s little brother) to help out QB Lockie and become one of the best air shows all year long. They lose some leadership along the line but they still were a bit young. I expect MV to be a very good team this year.
SRV- Kline is one of the Top QB in the US and expect them to ride his arm all season. Don’t know how far that will get them with losing alomost everybody else that was a key player on that team. We’ll see what happens with them but I see a 5-6 win team as of right now.
Cal- They lose some good players but with this team its all about Line play. That what makes this team good every year because they win it in the trenches and they are gonna run right at whoever is in there way. I don’t expect Cal to miss a beat this year and by the way there defense will be rock solid.
Foothill- Seeney is one of the top 3 coaches in the bay area and he alays has his teams prepared even with lack of talent. You have to give props to them because they rise to the occasion every eek and surprise everybody after wining big games against teams they’re expected to lose to. I see another 6-7 win season for them.
Granada- Had the best season last yer and I don’t see it getting any better with losing the twins. They were the heart of that team and I hope they can muster out a 5 in season.
Livermore and Amador Valley- Getting 4-5 wins will be hard for both these teams.
May 17th, 2011 at 9:43 am
whats so badd at albany
chime in plz
May 17th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Albany is a team that is very soft and they need a coach that will push them to be very good. They get some good players from time to time but with losing all the time scares other potential good players away. The new coach they have will have a tough job but lets see what he can do.
May 17th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
when u say soft
like slapem and they wont slap u back
May 17th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Is Moreno back at Hayward?? I thought their coach was Bill Bishop.
May 17th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
I thought Bishop was too but I heard Moreno is back in charge of things. Can someone confirm?
May 17th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
All of you haters on here better get ready for the Dons. 2010 was a preview. HAAL Champs in 2011. What u say SL? We gon beat that ass again. We gon get all them Crusaders to move down the street and become Dons. Bounce with me Beezies.
May 17th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
#108 Silverngreen, sorry for the delayed response. Shaq was impressive seems to be a little out of shape. But even so he has incredible control in all DB drills. Surprised at the very good body control of Hutchings who appears to be still growing, he as the kit already (I really like that kid). Rio’s was very athletic as well as Johnny Johnson who is probably the best pure corner and still young. Bruce is probably the most polished DB I’ve seen.
May 17th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Coach,
I’ve heard Thompson is a beast. Highly regarded by the recruiting and ranking sites. One of the few 5 star athletes in California. I hope he follows his big bro’s footsteps and re commits to Cal. One last question, who was Hutchings working with? LBS or Wide outs? Thanks Coach!
May 18th, 2011 at 1:29 am
From what I know Shaq was at Stanford with a bum ankle. And Hutchings drew rave reviews at the LB spot so I’m assuming that’s where he was working out at Stanford.
May 18th, 2011 at 8:20 am
DonJuan, Who do you guys have coming back. You guys lost a bunch of key players from last years team. Will you be able to get past Hayward or ODowd?
May 18th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Hutchings was working with the L Backers along with Santini. At this point that is probably were he will be more productive growing into the next level preperations. Your welcome!
May 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Hayward High is posting for an Interim Head Coach so maybe Bishop is gone.
May 24th, 2011 at 9:50 am
Thats what I heard. Word is that he “Stepped Down” but from my understanding Hayward was able to get Moreno back this coming football season.