DarterBlue2

In my opinion, their defense is not quite as good. Offensively, they are about the same. However, the way they are running it is a bit different. Their current QB does not have the upside potential that the prior one had. But, at the high school level, he may be more effective. I could see this game going either way. As a Central Florida resident, I would like DP to win and finally break through. However, they will need to play their best game to do so. This has been very much an up and down year in the largest Florida class. From one week to the next no team has really stood out out and many teams played up and down. DP may have peaked at the right time. We will see next Saturday.

In the North Bracket DP dominated Wekiva winning 28-7 easily. It could have been worse. Wekiva's QB through four interceptions two of which resulted in touchdowns. DP vs Atlantic should be a very interesting, good title game. Can DP finally break the jinks and not end up being another Edgewater?

The better, more prepared team on this night won. Hope DP can finally win a state title next week.

You can't beat that, mon!

We are on the same page.

I would say an hour and fifteen to an hour and a half would be enough. The stands, even with the additional seating brought in from Boone will barely hold between 1500 to 2000 at the most. The visitor's side is a joke. And the home side is not as big as the visitors side at a school like DP. DP usually does not travel that well for a big school, though. So while there will be a sellout, the total attendance may not be more than 2500 to 3000 at the most. The one wild card is if they pre-sold a lot of tickets they may not sell many or any at the gate. I forgot about that scenario.

That's right. Enough of that breading crap. Just want the bird fried in some spicy seasoning! Same in Jamaica.

That explains it.

Yes, very small for an 8A school. Best bet is to get there an hour early and sit on the home side. Anything else will make for an uncomfortable three hours.

You did not make a pick in the St. Thomas vs Venice game. Would not want BH to beat you because you left a game on the table. If he wins it should be on the field!

Man, I can barely stomach KFC and I can't stomach Popeye's. Loved the sailor, but not the chicken!

That's going to hurt their chances. Sorry to hear that.

That is correct. It has many similarities to the Muck. When I first visited Belle Glades and Immokalee, I thought I was in a deep, rural part of Jamaica, my home country. I did not believe that Florida had any area that was that underdeveloped. It was an education. In Belle Glades, the only place I saw to eat was an old Kentucky Fried Chicken place, that looked like it was still in the 1950's.

Man, that's some move. From the metro to the boonies ...

Although I picked Miami High, I would not be surprised if Atlantic won. And I think the 8A title game will be a good one regardless of which two teams make it.

You may be pleased to know, or maybe not, that Dan in Daytona sometimes posts on this board.

Bishop Moore 2015 would beat the 2014 version of BM by about two scores. Bishop Moore 2015 and Jones 2017 would be a very interesting match up. I will go with BM 15 by the tiniest of margins, say a point or two just because I think the 2015 BM was a little more complete. But that game could go either way. 2017 Jones was a very good team that just had the misfortune to play in a bracket with CG and AHP. But in any given year, they could have played for and won a state title.

You are on crack. For that statement means you believe 2015 AHP would beat 2017 AHP and that ain't so.

2014 Bishop Moore lost by a field goal to AHP at AHP. 2015 BM was deeper and better than 2014 BM. But, I really, really don't think that they would be able to beat this year's Cardinal Gibbons team which I think you are greatly underestimating. 2015 AHP would not beat this CG team either. Hallandale had a great collection of athletes in 2015 and were a very good team. But they were not a great team. A team full of great athletes is not necessarily great. Although the final score was fairly close, BM won that 2015 showdown with something in hand. 2017 Apopka had a number of kids on the team that will star in college and many of whom will probably play on Sunday. Yet, they were not a great as a team. A number of things have to fall into place for a team to be great. It is not just the athletes on the roster. Yes, having great athletes helps, but it is not the be all and end all of what makes a team great. Chemistry, coaching, love for your teammates, a deep desire to win it all are all very important.

I am thinking of making the long trip. Venice was a good high school atmosphere.

They did schedule up. They played Oscar Smith and also Viera in the KOC. It did not do them any good.

I thought they would have made at least the semifinals. They had a disappointing year and there is support for those who feel they will never make it past the third round at the most.

Except for VB, which, you have noted, always fulfills your expectations in the playoffs.

I will take a final look this evening.

I could go for mixing 8A with 7A & 6A. Some of the smaller 6A schools could move down and so on. Getting rid of one class would increase competition in the playoffs.