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  1. IMG????

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    am i the only one who feels that IMG should not even be ranked in maxpreps, they basically are a division 3 college, i dont see why they should be allowed to be discussed with Real High schools in the nation

     

    Agree 100%. They are permitted to openly recruit. They should not even be in the conversation.

  2. 7A First Round Predictions

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    No issue with your comments except for Sickles/Lakeland. I think Lakeland is pretty average this year. Its two losses bear that out. Carol City is a very good team that could make a deep run and if the margin of its victory over Lakeland was what the final score showed, then, yes, Lakeland would have had nothing to be ashamed of. However, as I remember it, Carol City opened up a big lead on Lakeland which was only cut late in the game when, perhaps, its best players had exited the game. As to the Bartow loss, that one is hard to understand unless the Dreadnaughts had multiple players unavailable for the game.

    The Bartow loss was really sloppy play and penalties. A lateral attempted by the RB as he is getting tackled that goes directly into the defensive players arms. Bartow's last drive was 25 yards of offense and 35 yards of Lakeland penalties (and a horribly missed holding call). Lakeland went into that game thinking they could play around and just win it. They have been a much different team since losing that game. If Lakeland plays the way they did the last 3 weeks of the season, it is a drastically different team from the beginning of the season. 

    So, that is the real question. Which Lakeland team shows up? The one that thought they would beat Bartow by stepping on the field? Or the one that pretty much dominated a previously undefeated Kathleen team? They have the talent, it's all about focus.

  9. New Classifications are here

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    Lakeland's district is interesting. Smaller in numbers, but added a quality team in Winter Haven. I'd like to see Lakeland add some good out of district opponents (cough...Manatee...cough) to get battle tested for the playoffs. I was looking forward to breaking the Osceola curse, but they look to be moving up to 8A.

     

    Out of 8 championship games only two were remotely interesting. So, while I wish something would be done, I hold out little hope.

  10. Tucker Israel of Orlando

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    Lakeland had no answer for him in the 1st half. That, coupled with the fumbles, made it look like it could get ugly. Some nice adjustments made in the 2nd half got more pressure on him and he was really having to rush his throws. His receivers dropped quite a few wide open passes as well, once they started having to play from behind.

  11. Aquinas 34 Cypress Bay 7

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    I would agree and say they are favored but the bulk strength of 7A Football this year looks like it is Central and Northern Florida.  Some strong teams that will beat on each other up there will be Lakeland, East Lake, Niceville and Osceola-Kissimmee.  Winner of that bunch will likely get St. Thomas Aquinas. Other contenders around the state are Fort Myers, Oak Ride, Oak Leaf and Viera... Have you seen the 2014 Playoff Central 2014 link on the homepage?  Check it out!

     

    Lakeland is going to be interesting to watch in the playoffs this year. Alot of comparisons to the 2004 team. They are loaded with Sophomores and Juniors. Defense seems to be coming together now in the 2nd year with the current Defensive Coordinator.

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