Comments on: Recap of Southern Columbia’s Run

By: kitwor

kitwor — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 10:35:53 +0000

Dave,

This was one of the absolute best “reads” on this site. Tremendous review and it gives many of us who don’t know much about the history of the SCA program a much better feel about their success they’ve attained and how good a Coach Roth is.

Is there any chance that Roth could expand his horizons and take a non conference game at a larger venue like Harrisburg or Philly? I saw this team play twice over the last four years (both at Hershey) and I was very impressed with how well coached this team is and how the players respond.

I wish there were more teams in this state that have the pedigree SCA has attained.

Again, great story.

By: McD 65

McD 65 — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 22:28:34 +0000

Great review for a great team. Thanks .

By: #43DYW

#43DYW — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:38:02 +0000

I can that was the first time I seen Southern Colunbia play football ans was very impressed with their style and coaching. Was a great game and a great turn out for those boyzz . Congrats on all your records and your 2015 state championship I’m sure you will be back. From what I hear you have some good football players coming up threw the ranks.. Good luck to all , cya next year

By: Kmac

Kmac — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 13:51:26 +0000

SCA and GOLD

As an outsider, but long-time football fan, whose total relationship to SCA was drving past the school in 2014 on the way to Knoebels in the summer; I was impressed most with, what I call the “overall team concept” that I saw in this years title game.
Over my 65 seasons of watching hs football I have seen teams win because they have a superstar, or many D1 prospects, excessive speed, tremendous coaching, etc. But I am most impressed with the teams where everybody does their job, stays focused, has desire, and executes the basics to perfection. This is what I saw this year in the Tiger’s win. Congratulations to the Tigers, players, staff, administration, parents, fans, and community.

By: Dave Fegley

Dave Fegley — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 13:36:55 +0000

Tiger Pride,

I agree with you that many players had great seasons for Southern this year, but obviously they can’t all be on the All-State team. More importantly, these guys developed memories that will last a lifetime and that is something that can’t be taken away from them ever.
The selection process is not perfect because it’s impossible to pick exactly the best kids in the state. I used the example yesterday talking to someone that a high school could go 0-10 and have arguably the best offensive lineman in the state. Unfortunately for him, he won’t make the all-state team because he will get overlooked for being on a bad team.
Instead of being mad that someone didn’t make it, I would just recommend being happy that the Tigers are State Champions. It’s the holiday season, so let’s try and stay positive and not get so personal. I understand some points you are trying to make, and can see that you were hoping your son made the all-state team, but I think all the kids would agree that the gold is what matters to them the most!

By: Tiger Pride

Tiger Pride — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 05:49:13 +0000

Wow. What an incredible journey it has been for the seniors. You guys had ups and downs but finished at the highest point. Very cool to see. I have watched you all grow up from when you were in diapers to now being state champions and I can’t wait to see you guys go through college (even if my wallet takes a hit) or get jobs and grow into successful leaders!
I don’t want to release my name because I don’t want to start any controversy, but I think the all-state situation needs to be fixed. How can you rely on newspaper writers to pick the best players in the state. The majority of them haven’t ever seen 95 or more percent of the players play games. You mean to tell me that a sports writer can confidently pick the top players in the state? Think again. I felt my son was certainly an all-state caliber player this season but didn’t get picked by the “know it alls”. Congrats to the guys that got picked, but every year people seem to get shafted out of being selected. This year (alphabetically by last names) Delbo, Knepp, Marks, & Toczylousky all put up impressive performances on a weekly basis. In fact, some of them I think most people would consider had better seasons than some that were selected. I just went to the SCA website to help prove my point. Back in 2011, the Tigers, when they last made a championship, only had 2 players picked and made it just as far. Assuming the information on this article is true, Tyler Levan finished with almost 400 more yards and five more touchdowns than Thomas and he didn’t get an all-state selection. Thomas was certainly deserving, but the numbers don’t match up and Levan put up well-rounded numbers behind a less-talented line. Brad Fegley was probably an even bigger snub. He played both ways which Becker didn’t and he was still able to put up better numbers across the board than Becker did this year. Fegley had more passing yards & also threw zero interceptions that year compared to the 10 Becker threw this year. Lastly, Keith Day intercepted more passes than Young in 2011 and he also had more tackles. Plus he was a much more prevalent part of the Tigers offense back then.
Why not just get rid of this whole all-state thing if it just leads to controversy and disappointed kids. Somebody must be making some good money off of this process!