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  1. Darter has a very good assessment.  Naples runs a triple option offense which you rarely see on the east coast.   You probably won't play this type of team again this year.  If the Panthers can stop it early, they'll be fine.  If not, they could be in trouble.  I know they graduated 2 D-1 rb's from last year but have a tendency to re-load.  The quarterback is a transfer from Barron Collier who can throw very well, but no clue how he will fit in with their usual game plan.  Shut down the running game and you will probably be fine. It would be helpful to see film on how Dunbar played them last year in the playoffs. I would think your coaches have watched that one.  They're tough at home but I'll go with Darter's prediction and say the Panthers will win.  

  2. Actually the Raiders played at FM two times.  The first was many years ago when both teams finished the regular season 9-1 but missed the playoffs.  Aquinas won a close game and their only complaint was the cold McDonalds hamburgers that we provided them after the game.  The next time we played was the "91 state semi game which was scoreless late in the 3rd quarter when STA scorched us for 17 points.  Our best effort was in "02 when we were tied at 7 after the first half but got worn down and lost 21-7

     

  3. Before people start bashing this matchup because this years' Green Wave are very young and have no chance of winning this game, I would like to take a moment to explain how this game came about.  Tonight is Sam Sirianni Night in Fort Myers.  It is a local celebration of our long- time coach, Sam Sr.  He led the Greenies for 33 seasons, including 5 decades, before his passing in '02.  His son Sammy Jr. took over and is still the HC at this time.  Coach Smith and Sam Sr were very close friends for many years.  Coach Smith contacted us numerous times over the summer about coming over to be a part of our night to honor our former coach.  With that said, Sam Jr. finally accepted, knowing full well that this year's team would not be able to give the Raiders much of a game. It's a celebration of our '92 team that lost at STA in the state semi's for the second year in a row.

     In an effort not to make this post too long and boring, I just wanted to point out that even in this day and age, once in a while friendships and respect can still mean more than wins and losses at the high school level.  After getting to know Coach Smith and many of the Aquinas fans over the years, I have the utmost respect for the program and those close to it. I have an open invitation to Aquinas games and have seen many of their games from the sideline over the years. I knew of the school when it was Central Catholic High.  Had many friends who attended STA who were nationally ranked tennis players as was I. Jeanne and Chris Evert to name a few. So that should explain how this game came about and if I didn't explain this very well, please just reply and I will try to do better.

       

  4. In SWF, I am looking forward to seeing how the Lehigh/Naples game turns out.  Lehigh has loads of D-1 talent including of course, Richard Young.  Naples has their share of top talent as well.  The Golden Eagles' triple option is very difficult to defend.  I think they win a close one if Young is held to a 100 yards or less. The only thing that would surprise me is if this game is decided by more than 10 points.  

  5. Slightly off topic... question for ColumbiaHighFan.  Are you too young to remember Yatil Green?  He was good friends with one of Fort Myers' players, Jammi German when he came to the U.  I got to know him very well and he was a great guy.  Love high school history and at one time, Fort Myers High had the most wins in the state until Lakeland, Manatee and your Lake City guys caught us.  We're now 4th.  Take care. 

  6. Hello old friend.  I see that the Golden Eagles have a very nice schedule this year.  I was at the playoff game against MNW last year and noticed their defense was young but they can still run up the numbers on offense. Playing a talented Lehigh team along with Venice, Killian and AHP in the regular season should have them ready for the playoffs.  I'm real interested in seeing how this season works out for them.  As you know, I'm a FM person first but will always be a fan of your program. Hope to see you in week 1.  Good luck this year and rep SWFL well.   

     

  7. On 7/9/2020 at 6:12 PM, OldSchoolLion said:

    This team came out of nowhere and shocked the world one year.  A team that struggled to have a .500 season and had never won a playoff game got a new coach, and 3 years later went on the road and stunned a state powerhouse and had another upset win in the second round.  

    Who was that team?

    Who was their coach?

    So did I finally get one right Old School Lion?

     

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