OldSchoolLion
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15 hours ago, Ric Flair said:
"If there is a criticism, offensively-speaking, I think it lies in needing more Bobby McMillan last night.
56, while active, played upfield all night, allowing himself to be incredibly susceptible to the trap game. Saw Lenny exploit this on a few occasions--just thought there was more to be had in this regard."
They had a spy on Bobby all night long. While #56 did play up field quite a bit, Palmetto did play him at different positions all night long....and he made his presence known wherever he lined up. Over the years I have seen many good / great defensive linemen.....especially at the 8A level. #56 is certainly at the top of the list.
Thank You for the kind words about our program.
We did not line up very well.
FSU will be offering a camp next year to teach kids how to line up correctly.
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9 minutes ago, HuffyLegend said:
Trying to get a feel for who will win in 3A. Might be the most competitive state game?
CM beating Berkely Prep was expected, but what does it say about it being so close? Coach Ciao does such a good job of eating clock, with a power running game, and then playing mistake free, no big plays on defense, that they probably stole some possessions from CM and the big play Miami speed. But to be within a field goal??
I watched Trinity Catholic beat Gainesville, and haven't seen an offensive line that huge and dynamic since Ely 2002 (Tyrone Moss anyone?). Not just the THREE SEC recruits (name another OL in the nation that can match that), but the huge TE and the sophomore kid, who was as good looking as the other 3. Plus the TB, Samuel... Kid was powerful. A qb whose dad is an SEC coach? I couldn't believe they lost any games with that offense. Never seen such a potentially imposing ground game.
So then they get smacked around by TC? So does that makes TC unbeatable? Proseteyes and a TC supporter on here can speak to this maybe? There is a 3A fan named Jessica who has good intel, but I'm not sure she's around anymore.I see this being a low-scoring game. I watched Chaminade-Madonna play American Heritage and CM had a stout, well-rounded defense. And Jessica would remind us that CM is a team that seems to gel as the season progresses. I would be surprised if they gave up many points in a state final.
I heard Thad Franklin has been nursing an injury. But, I've noticed CM has another back or two who have been making noise. Assuming Franklin plays, these other backs may give him enough rest to break a big run off in the final.
That said, the key will be TC stopping CM's running game. If they do, they have a chance, If not, CM may be tough to beat, even with a rather one-dimensional offense.
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nothing new...about 10 years ago
nothing new folks...anyone remember thois
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Sometimes the refs do the best of things
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Last year in Ohio
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...possible reasons why Eustis does not win state titles anymore.
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/eustis-hs-kicker-accused-playing-drunk-game/286664378/
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8 minutes ago, Perspective said:
Gaither's success was built more on 'assembling from outside' than 'building from within.' They'll need another good 'recruiting class' (wink, wink) to stay on top. Gaither's program attracts a certain type of player and when these players come together, the Gaither teams will continue to have a great deal of success against less talented teams. But, these teams are not typically familiar with facing equally talented teams or, more importantly, adversity. When faced with both, you end up with a beat-down to a team like Lake Minneola.
Only Tampa Catholic, Berkeley Prep and Jesuit recruit. C'mon.
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Texas has been in the news before
Texas
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Here's the video.
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In the history of the FHSAA, only two teams have ever won a region, state semifinal, and classification final ALL by shutout. Both teams are from north FL.
Who are they and what year did each do it?
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2 minutes ago, DarterBlue2 said:
Aside from Cocoa and Rockledge, and to a much lesser extent, Satellite, Brevard teams in general were pretty mediocre this year.
Cocoa destroyed Satellite and Rockledge likely would have as well. So Brevard has Cocoa and Rockledge and then there is a huge gap. In another thread, Keem mentioned the disadvantage of Cocoa playing local teams. This data makes it obvious why. There really is no "local" competition for Rockledge and Cocoa, at least not within the county.
The thread I just did on Hillsborough shows a similar phenomenon. To some extent, all of the more populous counties seem to experiencing the same ...a relative few "rich" schools and everyone else.
We talk about a disappearing middle class and a growing lower class in the US. I see the same happening in hs football. It is causing certain schools to have to travel to find competition. The fan is enduring more blowouts. And possibly some potential players don't come out because their school has a losing program. As more schools come on line, I see the situation only getting worse.
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19 minutes ago, DarterBlue2 said:
Eustis High School. Rick Darlington began his head coaching career there.
Eustis was the last Lake County team to play in a semi, back in 1983. They went on to win the 2A title.
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7 minutes ago, Nulli Secundus said:
Clermont 1988
Good guess, but no sir. Clermont last went to a semi in 1980 and another school went later than that.
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Am watching Wisconsin play. They've got a walk-on wr who is 5'7 174 lbs. He just lined up at TE! There is hope for undersized players with dawg in them.
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"I don't normally wear deodorant, but when I do, I wear Hawthorne."
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Below are the average points per game allowed this season by each of the teams still alive in the playoffs. Teams that allow on average more than 14 points per game don't typically win state titles. That's a fact supported by data over the years. Let's see if any of the teams with higher points allowed averages(bolded below) get exposed over the next couple of weeks.Of all the matchups next weekup, Lake Minneola vs St Augustine has the biggest differential. 8A teams are playing some serious defense this year!
8A
Apopka-9
Palmetto-10
Seminole-12
Osceola-12
7A
St Thomas Aquinas-12
Bloomingdale-14
Niceville-14
Edgewater-21
6A
Lake Minneola-8
Miami Central-12
Palmetto-17
St Augustine-19
5A
Dunnellon-8
American Heritage Plantation-12
Rickards-13
Jesuit-15
4A
Cardinal Gibbons-11
Bolles-12
3A
Chaminade-Madonna-9
Trinity Christian-11
2A
Champagnat Catholic-14
University Christian-20
1A
Hawthorne-11
Baker-14
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Hint: 4 state titles winners went undefeated this past decade. 3 of the teams were from Central FL.
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Hints: #3 This old school team had three undefeated seasons in a decade at a time when this was pretty unheard of.
#9 Both of these teams have won 5 or more state titles.
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16 minutes ago, Trelle said:
Yeaaaaaa tell my 2 year old daughter youre the dominant one, you’ll be making play dough cupcakes in her play kitchen faster then it takes to stand up from telling her that lol. I work 15-16 hour shifts when I’m at work (oilfield) I consider that my break time compared to being home lol.
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15 minutes ago, Trelle said:
Lol I will say I used to stream YouTube on my TV to watch the game but on mute and stream the ChrsitianFM broadcast but now he’s grown on me too and I enjoy his color commentary. The guys though on the radio are gold and still listen to them when I can if I’m driving. I remember going to the games as a child and my dad bringing a Walkman to listen to their play by play while watching in the aluminum stands under the press box next to that damn train horn!
There is nothing quite like driving through the backwoods of Georgia and Alabama on a Friday night and listening to the good ol boy commentators on the radio. Those are some hardcore hs football fans.
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23 minutes ago, XDC said:
2. Remain impressed with Vero's commitment to their YouTube broadcasts. While certainly an acquired taste, Todd Wood has grown on me over the years.
A lot to be proud of in Vero Beach.
Vero's broadcasts are amazing. Even if someone is not a Vero fan, one can easily follow along through the season. It's like a TV show, ie the fellow playing the harmonica last night.
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4 minutes ago, Trelle said:
Lol I will say I used to stream YouTube on my TV to watch the game but on mute and stream the ChrsitianFM broadcast but now he’s grown on me too and I enjoy his color commentary. The guys though on the radio are gold and still listen to them when I can if I’m driving. I remember going to the games as a child and my dad bringing a Walkman to listen to their play by play while watching in the aluminum stands under the press box next to that damn train horn!
#turbidity...the guy really needs some new material
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