Comments on: Ridley Upsets North Penn 19-10, Wins Second District Title in 3 Years

By: Len

Len — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:24:19 +0000

Looks like the Philadephia Catholic League is good. Two in championship last and 1st season in PIAA (3A & 2A) and in semis in all classes this season. Go Catholic League…

By: Former Ridley Player

Former Ridley Player — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:44:06 +0000

Prediction:

Ridley 26
LaSalle 13

LaSalle has a few key players at wideout and there quarterback is solid and there best runner, unfortunately the only runner and Ridley will spy the QB and do DE containments. Worst thing about Ridley is there kicking game. At least 1-2 missed extra points and don’t hold your breath on a field goal. All in all, it should be a solid game and the weather is playing out to be a non factor other then being cold, but hey, it’s December. Go GREEN!

By: Buddy

Buddy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:54:04 +0000

Ridley should win, even if they have half the intensity they had with NP. Us NP fans are used to going that far & farther. We had Hershey on the mind this year. Maybe too soon. Not bragging, but we are probably the most successful District one program in the last 10 years. We’re a little spoiled. Neshaminy used to be our nemisis, now it’s Ridley. To NPKNIGHTFOOTBALL: I assume you are part of the coaching staff. 10 years ago you took a district 1 doormat & made them a state powerhouse. Kudos. Us NP fans are lovin’ it!!!!

By: John Wilson

John Wilson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:29:02 +0000

To NPKNIGHTFOOTBALL

Well put and you need to give ur guys alot of credit for going that far. Both teams played a great game. Defense wins games and fundalmental play also is a big part, as for the injury’s yes that part of any game around. Both Teams showed alot, NP nice fake wonderful play faked all in the stands Ridley never seen it, but on the other side Ridley Ran ok against you. But still a very nice game by both sides, one advantage Ridley has is their quickness on Defense..and how they move left and right to the ball. They will give Lasalle a good game as well as if NP was there both would have.

By: Buddy

Buddy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:11:03 +0000

My predicting a LaSalle victory is just wishful thinking. I doubt it will happen. Injuries are usually the result of hard hitting from the opposition. And I beg to differ. Injuries not only changed the flow of the game, but very probably the outcome. But like you said, it’s part of the game. You’re showing good sportsmanship and giving credit where credit is due Beck. That’s admirable. Us NP fans are taking it harder then the staff.

By: scott deck

scott deck — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:48:47 +0000

Like NPKnight and Blue Boy’s comments- Ridley’s Dixon-Dougan has been playing with bad knee- Following 14 games- Lots of people are banged-up! If LaSalle is one dimensional- Cud be in trouble- Ridly is good at taking away what team does best………

By: columbia blueboy

columbia blueboy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:07 +0000

Agree with NPKnightFootball- After 13 games everyone is nicked- Ridley’s Nicolino, Donkin and Shaw were all limping- Np was also flagged for Chop blocking (unfortunately nature of game) Ridley won game by “Physically Beating” NP and dominating line of scrimmage, particularly late-with a 155lb running back- Have never seen LaSalle- Any objective viewpoints?

By: NPKnightFootball

NPKnightFootball — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:16:36 +0000

For all of you folks out there that are predicting a big win by Lasalle on Saturday you better rethink your analysis. A week ago I was counting down the days to Hershey until the upset I saw my squad receive on Friday night. Ridley is no doubt quick and tough as nails especially on D. Yes, the injuries may have changed the flow of the game but there’s no question that the outcome would not have been different. Injuries are just nature of the game and quite frankly, most were the result of Ridley’s hard hitting. Ridley is more than capable of blanketing Lasalle’s receivers in pass coverage as they did on Friday to NP and seem to be loaded at the skilled positions. I would think Lasalle’s bread and butter passing game plays into the hands of Ridley’s personnel and defensive scheme anyhow. From what I’ve seen of Lasalle this year they’re big, slow and soft. Lasalle fans stop being so subjective and discontinue the underestimation(as I did)of Ridley’s toughness and skill because that’s exactly what they want.

By: Buddy

Buddy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:54:54 +0000

“footballfan”: He meant North Penn was #1 in the District ( actually, in the entire East). He was right. Also, half the State wide polls had Bishop Mcdevitt Harrisburg #1, the other half had North Penn #1 ( including the Pittsburg media). So Ridley did indeed beat the #1 team.

By: footballfan

footballfan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:35:35 +0000

north penn was the #2 team in the state clark bishop mcdevitt was the # 1 team. all you ridley fans yea they have a good defense and speed but guess what lasalle is quicker and they have a better defense. its going to be a long day ridley