Jimmyb1980

The truth is Vero doesn’t have the athletes or any type of feeder program up this way...Vero isn’t talented enough top to bottom to win an 8a state championship unless an immense amount of luck happened! The truth is they are a consistently good program just not a top tier program...I’m not delusional when it comes to Vero but I don’t think getting smashed by STA or IMG or even some of the elite Dade programs is going to help the program get any better! 

The truth is Vero doesn’t have the athletes or any type of feeder program up this way...Vero isn’t talented enough top to bottom to win an 8a state championship unless an immense amount of luck happened! The truth is they are a consistently good program just not a top tier program...I’m not delusional when it comes to Vero but I don’t think getting smashed by STA or IMG or even some of the elite Dade programs is going to help the program get any better! 

I disagree about Vero....RECENTLY they’ve scheduled harder quality opponents...but with exception of Venice and Oscar Smith we’ve always played them at home...but at least in past 2-3 years we are getting better

I disagree about Vero....RECENTLY they’ve scheduled harder quality opponents...but with exception of Venice and Oscar Smith we’ve always played them at home...but at least in past 2-3 years we are getting better

I disagree about Vero....RECENTLY they’ve scheduled harder quality opponents...but with exception of Venice and Oscar Smith we’ve always played them at home...but at least in past 2-3 years we are getting better

You should add Lake Minneola to that list...heck of a turn around from a few years ago

Maybe VB starts a new trend.
 

As a Dr. Phillips football alum, I was hoping for a chance to make the trip back to Dr. Phillips so my kiddos could see where their pops played (now that they are a little older) and have a chance to coach against some of my former teammates and buddies. Instead, we will have our first meeting as a program with Osceola. The 1 memory that has been etched in my mind since 1999 about Osceola... This may be a little dramatized but this is how I remember it.
In 1999 we at Dr. Phillips had a massive match up with defending 5a state champ Osceola and their superstar running back Willie Green. We knew he was a stud but figured we have seen similar backs in Alex Haynes from Evans. Fast forward to my first series against them. I great read on a screen to than running back and state record holder Willie Green. I came up full speed knowing that I was going to knock him silly... between my speed and strength and a perfect read on the play, I was primed for a highlight hit on the states best back. As he turned and saw me coming,  he yelled "RED LIGHT"...time stopped. Willie's eyes got big and as I stood there frozen. He looked me deep in the eyes and said "please don't do this to yourself man." I felt bad but was wondering why he misspoke and said "to yourself" because I was about to lay him out. Willie looked at me and said, I am sorry. I was confused.  I noticed him smile... he snapped his fingers and said GREEN LIGHT. I stood there confused but decided not to take his advice and went in shoulder first against the states leading running back. As I soared backwards through the air, I noticed how wonderful air was and how lucky we are to have it. As I hit the Earth, I couldn't help but notice Willie had a piece of gum stuck to the bottom of his cleats. As I tried to stop him and let him know, he seemed to really not like the idea of gum on his shoe because he used my stomach to try to get the gum off his shoe. I did not realize he and I were making a trade...he gave me his gum and in return took every ounce of air I thought I owned. I searched the ground for any air I could find as I watched the man they called "Smoke" zoom to the end zone for a touchdown. After the game he was very humble and apologized and asked me if I was able to find some air anywhere. I did. I am reminded of him and Osceola every time I look at my forever mark on the side of my stomach. 
 
This Friday I'd like to replace that memory with Steinbrenner's First Regional Title. GO WARRIORS!
 
 

Don’t listen to Floridatech he’s the biggest Vero troll on this site! He’s such a tool

The old wing T days...lol

The old wing T days...lol

Bosa brothers? Both played at STA right?

Umm there a bit small to be the pounceys with single numbers and low cut shirts they look like running backs instead of lineman

Bosa brothers? Both played at STA right?

Umm there a bit small to be the pounceys with single numbers and low cut shirts they look like running backs instead of lineman

Umm there a bit small to be the pounceys with single numbers and low cut shirts they look like running backs instead of lineman

I do feel bad for a six win Sebastian team that misses the 8th seed to a four win team

Umm I for one couldnt name all last years champions...I mean records stand until broken over numerous years 

Let’s be honest this is one of the worst offensive Vero teams Jankowski has had..if the defense didn’t flex there muscle they would have at least 2 losses...I’m not convinced that this years Vero team is better than treasure coast...this is a 2nd rd playoff exit IF they get a home game first round...and for fans of Vero be worried about the offense and defense starters and backups that are seniors!

Vero must have a bunch of lucky horseshoes buried in the ground around the stadium! 

Vero must have a bunch of lucky horseshoes buried in the ground around the stadium! 

Vero must have a bunch of lucky horseshoes buried in the ground around the stadium! 

Unbelievable game between two good teams....Vero pulls out a 7-3 final with the best defensive performance in the Jankowski Era

All good teams have off days...just ask Armwood about that first game...the difference between good and possibly great teams is overcoming adversity when you don’t have your A game....Pahokee is a really good team with good fan base and home field advantage...Vero is a good team but some people act like they defending state champs or something...that hasn’t happened since the early 80s...it was a good hard fought  victory against a good opponent on the road when not playing your best football

All good teams have off days...just ask Armwood about that first game...the difference between good and possibly great teams is overcoming adversity when you don’t have your A game....Pahokee is a really good team with good fan base and home field advantage...Vero is a good team but some people act like they defending state champs or something...that hasn’t happened since the early 80s...it was a good hard fought  victory against a good opponent on the road when not playing your best football