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    fishspinners got a reaction from uncleluke23 in Best chance for upset: MI, TBT, or PF? Why?   
    I'll be surprised if MC doesn't roll by 50+. The other two games have a chance to be competitive, but I wouldn't count on that either.  I even think Venice rolls by 20. CG vs Cocoa should be the best game of the bunch. I keep going back and forth on that one.
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    fishspinners reacted to KeemD321 in Cocoa vs Cardinal Gibbons   
    I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said. Cocoa usually always sticks with man coverage throughout and throws in some wrinkles here and there. They are excellent at making halftime adjustments. Cocoa defense is a whole nother beast when it comes to second halves usually shutting out opponents completely in the second half. But hopefully they can make those adjustments from the jump. As far as their offense....pretty uptempo and live on the screens, swings, slants and bust out every now and then with deep posts or wheels. Their running game relies heavily on OJ Ross who was hurt last week but still played and made key plays in that game as well. The real battle will be the defense tho.
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    fishspinners reacted to VeniceIndianFan in Cocoa vs Cardinal Gibbons   
    Cocoa is going to have to play a really solid game to come away with the W. Cardinal Gibbons is loaded with talent from top to bottom. Their biggest strength on defense is that front four pass rush. They get pressure really consistently with only 4 so it would behoove Cocoa to run plays that develop quickly. Misdirection runs and Play Action slam passes could cause their pass rushers to freeze for a split second which would give the Tigers enough time to break quick passes off to keep the ball moving. The Tigers Have to avoid mistakes and turnovers that cost them field position or points because that will not be conducive to winning the ball game. 
    Offensively, Cardinal Gibbons runs the ball... a lot, to say the least. The Chiefs’ front five o-line is one of the best in the state, if not the best. They hit hard and force space for their shifty backs to operate. Cocoa will need to keep at least 6 to 7 men in the box at all times and probably play some Cover 1 early to at least contain their running game and prevent them from throwing screens, swing routes, quick outs, and zips, all of which represent the cornerstone of Cardinal Gibbons’ offense. As the game wears on, Gibbons will come out of their shell and begin to throw slants, curls, and “whip” routes in order to force Cocoa out of a Cover 1 where they will take a shot. When this happens Cocoa needs to begin blitzing and playing more cover 2-3, sending 5 or 6 men at most to try to make their quarterback uncomfortable and get a turnover from them.  All of this is easier said then done but if any coach could get his kids ready for a task like this it’s Ryan Schneider. Great guy, by the way. Best of luck, @KeemD321!!
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    fishspinners reacted to JaxTCA2010stateCHAMP in Jax TCA is the 2021 2a state champions 41- 23 over champagnat   
    Jax TCA dominated the whole game!! It was 34 -15 with 2:40 minutes left in the game and champagnat scored a late td!!! 
    Trinity scores another long td run With 1:50 left in the game 41-23
    Back to back state champs!!!!
    9 all time for Jax TCA 
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    fishspinners reacted to SportsNut25 in State Championships are set   
    1A: Hawthorne vs. Madison County
    2A: Champagnat vs. Trinity Christian
    3A: Chaminade-Madonna vs. Berkeley Prep
    4A: Cocoa vs. Cardinal Gibbons
    5A: Merritt Island vs. Miami Central
    6A: Jesuit vs. Pine Forest
    7A: Tampa Bay Tech vs. Aquinas
    8A: Venice vs. Apopka 
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    fishspinners reacted to Jullian in Final Tampa Jesuit 37 MNW 12   
    That’s 2 years in a row the Bulls get to ride the back of the Rockets to another championship. Or watch that is. They were held to 3 points last year. This year they got annihilated. Teams are catching up to south Florida! 8a & 6a are void (& of course 1a) of the south teams. Coaching & recruiting......They’re on to us!!! Lol
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    fishspinners reacted to THIS_IS_DILLARD in Final Tampa Jesuit 37 MNW 12   
    Wow! Just wow didn’t see this coming , the tigers crowd talking mad trash , they yelling “it’s gone b a long ride down alligator alley back to dade” lol hahaha whewwww talk yall trash jesuit. 
     
    when I see games like this it really take me back to what I’ve been saying COACHING, solid competent coaching is so vital. 
     
    so much was said about Miami northwestern talent & their speed & how Jesuit was gonna be overwhelmed & yet it’s the tigers overwhelming the bulls. 
     
    why because of coaching , then boys in Tampa are well coached to the “T” & their O-LINE & D-LINE are fit,disciplined & understands their assignment. 
     
    down here in south Florida we praise speed, size & athleticism but it’s our COACHING that needs to be evaluated, our o line play down here is suspect especially vs teams who actually is well coached. All I can say is CONGRATS TIGERS! You wasn’t intimidated by the Miami mystic & the bright lights. 
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    fishspinners reacted to Cat_Scratch in 2021 Playoff Pick 'Em Contest - Round 4 (12/03)   
    Good job also, and good win.
    I missed Apopka and Jesuit.
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    fishspinners reacted to VeniceIndianFan in 2021 Playoff Pick 'Em Contest - Round 4 (12/03)   
    I missed The Apopka pick, I thought Treasure Coast would beat them. Congrats to @fishspinners on a perfect week! 
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    fishspinners reacted to Ray Icaza in Rankings extraordinaire Joe Pinkos (1951-2021)   
    Also followed Joe Pinkos HS football forecast week by week for the past many years prior to participating on this forum.  I was amazed at how an individual could analyze every game statewide with such accuracy and consistency over time.  He truly was a respected source of information and will be sorely missed by all, especially his family in mourning.  Our hearts go out to all of them.  Rest in Peace Joe, from all your fans.
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    fishspinners got a reaction from Cat_Scratch in Rankings extraordinaire Joe Pinkos (1951-2021)   
    Sad news indeed. I always looked forward to Joe's picks. RIP Joe Pinkos.
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    fishspinners got a reaction from Nulli Secundus in Rankings extraordinaire Joe Pinkos (1951-2021)   
    Sad news indeed. I always looked forward to Joe's picks. RIP Joe Pinkos.
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    fishspinners reacted to Perspective in Rankings extraordinaire Joe Pinkos (1951-2021)   
    Josh, consider making the "Pick 'em" contests (regular season and/or playoffs) an 'official' part of this site and name the contest after Joe.   "The Pinkos Pick 'Em.'
    RIP to Joe and peace and condolences to his family. 
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    fishspinners reacted to DarterBlue2 in Rankings extraordinaire Joe Pinkos (1951-2021)   
    My worst fears have been confirmed. I suspected that all was not well with JOE P.
    Rest in Peace!
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    fishspinners reacted to SportsNut25 in Rankings extraordinaire Joe Pinkos (1951-2021)   
    May the rankings legend rest in peace
     
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    fishspinners reacted to VeniceIndianFan in predictions for state championship matchups   
    I’ll come find you when Venice wins
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    fishspinners reacted to nolebull813 in Me vs The computer   
    This week these are the differences
     
    1A i got Holmes Co, they got Chipley
    2A i got Seffner Christian, they got First Baptist
    4A i got BTW, they got Gulliver
    5A i got Merritt Island, they got Rockledge
    5A i got B Moore, they got Satellite
    5A i got Gibbs, they got Sebring
    6A i got Plantation, they got Coconut Creek
    6A i got Lincoln, they got Mosley
    6A i got MNW, they got Naples
    6A i got Lee, they got Pine Forest
    7A i got Dillard, they got Homestead
    8A i got Vero, they got PBC
    8A i got Columbus, they got Western
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    fishspinners reacted to Ray Icaza in Miami Palmetto defeats Deerfield   
    On this forum, Josh had Palmetto by 6 also.
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    fishspinners got a reaction from Ray Icaza in Miami Palmetto defeats Deerfield   
    CalPreps had Palmetto as a 7 point favorite.
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    fishspinners reacted to Proseteye in St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) @ IMG this Friday   
    Well, you know Jesse, I can chew gum and walk at the same time. Obviously I follow both Trinity and IMG.
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    fishspinners reacted to DarterBlue2 in Vero-PBC   
    I like VB at full strength. But if six of their starters are suspended, PBC will likely win this game. 
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    fishspinners got a reaction from KeemD321 in St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) @ IMG this Friday   
    This was the last team to beat IMG. Since then, IMG has won 20 in a row. Should be a good game. 24-17 IMG
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    fishspinners reacted to Proseteye in St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) @ IMG this Friday   
    For those that may be interested 
    St. Frances Academy ( 7-1 ) Lost only to STA 38-23 in Ft. Lauderdale this season
    IMG ( 9-0 ) In 2019 IMG lost to St. Frances 35-7 in Baltimore
    St. Frances' football program has become the subject of controversy within Maryland in the late 2010s. After former Gilman School coach Biff Poggi took over as head coach, he began aggressively recruiting talented players from inside and outside Maryland, to a greater degree than other private schools in the state did. Within a few seasons St. Frances became effectively unbeatable by their traditional opponents in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), regularly defeating them by wide margins.[10]
    Before 2018 those teams told St. Frances they would no longer play them, citing safety concerns as many of St. Frances' recruits were well outside the typical height and weight range for high school players and more in line with college football teams
    The team won the MIAA championship before the season even started since all those opponents had to forfeit their games, but scheduled intra squad scrimmages, opponents from as far away as Canada, and road trips to the South for the players' benefit.
    IMG will have their hands full to say the least. Being played Friday at 7 PM. Wonder if ESPN will cover it or whether it will be aired on You Tube. 
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    fishspinners reacted to DarterBlue2 in 28 Upsets last night? Or 12? (FHSAA vs. MaxPreps)   
    One easy fix is to give the district champs an automatic playoff berth, but not automatically seed them 1-4. Instead, they should be seeded based on their RPI at season end. So, the four champs could be anywhere from 1-8 based on their results. 
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    fishspinners reacted to THIS_IS_DILLARD in 28 Upsets last night? Or 12? (FHSAA vs. MaxPreps)   
    Funny thing maxpreps have Dillard ranked #75 in the entire nation 
     
    but not even top 30 in Florida smh , behind teams whose not even playing right now smh 
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