Comments on: Southern Columbia Wins Against Rival

By: Paul S

Paul S — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 18:56:49 +0000

Exactly Dave, enjoy the season and each player for there contribution to the team. There is enough negativity without adults slamming high school students doing what they love to do. Keep degrading comments out of print.

By: Joe Bloe

Joe Bloe — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 16:39:19 +0000

Sounds like “john” is disgruntled about something…Bet 1000 dollars he’s a PARENT of one of the players from…..Knows to much details about everyone! Probably never played ONE DOWN himself!

By: Dave Fegley

Dave Fegley — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 05:54:09 +0000

I am glad that people are reading my articles & have no problem with people discussing about the game, but I agree with JiveTurkey, these players are only in high school so I would rather people not degrade these players that are only 15-18 years old. If it was an NFL or even college article where people are getting paid or given scholarships then it would be different. Hopefully everyone is enjoying my stories each week and will try to limit bringing the players into the discussion unless it’s in more of a positive fashion. Remember that these articles are about Southern Columbia HIGH SCHOOL and not about the Alabama Crimson Tide, Oregon Ducks, Pittsburgh Steelers, or Dallas Cowboys. These athletes are playing football as an extra-curricular activity, none of them are making $12 million per year with a $35 million signing bonus! Thanks and I am hoping to continue writing for SoCo through week 16 in Hershey!

By: JiveTurkey

JiveTurkey — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 05:21:06 +0000

Hey coach John, are you serious? This kid is better than that kid? This kid isn’t capable? That kid threw x amount of interceptions? So and so is just the greatest, but his brother stinks. You know these “kids” are children, right? You know these kids have computers and look at the internet, right? Your comment is a complete disgrace and is nothing short of bullying. I know nothing about SCA, just read the weekly story. I am now rooting for 2 things. #1 The kid playing QB leads them to a state title. #2 His father is 6’6″ 275lbs and knows exactly who you are. Good luck!

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 05:19:57 +0000

John,
I agree with you about the Tigers passing game. They definitetly need to get back to running the football. After all, the reason they have been so successful the last 20 years is the way they run it out of the wing-t. Becker is big enough that he could probably help out in the running game as well.
It doesn’t seem like Becker has been as comfortable the second half of the year throwing the ball or on some of his decisions. If SCA can get the running game going again, it might help Becker throwing the ball.
This run defense that Mills has this year is shutting down everyone. If anyone plans on beating the Tigers, they better be able to do it via the pass because it isn’t going to happen on the ground with this defense.

By: John

John — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 04:38:08 +0000

I’m not going to lie, tonight got me a little worried with the playoffs approaching. I still think we got a good shot at making it to Hershey, but I am a little worried with our safety spot. I think Roth needs to consider starting Sosnoski over Klebon because he is quicker and more physical. Klebon looked pretty decent the past few weeks, but tonight got burnt multiple times and Sosnoski seems to have a better read on the ball.
Also, I don’t know if Becker is capable of leading the Tigers through the playoffs. Feudale and the other backs need to get more carries because Becker has been making mistakes the last few weeks. Tonight Becker through 2 more interceptions (the second one obviously wasn’t his fault) but even on some of his completions they could have been picked off if not for Rarig’s ability to win jump balls. It seems like sometimes Becker just throws the ball in the air hoping that one of his players comes down with it. Luckily for him, Rarig and Marks are more often than not the ones that do come down with it over defenders.
The Tigers need to get back next week to getting into a running mentality because if we are going to make it to the state final, it’s going to need to be on the ground I think because some secondaries that the guys are going to face are going to be a lot better than the ones they went up against this season so far.
I also am very impressed with the way the Tillett brothers have helped out since moving to Southern.
Cody Pavlick will be an all-state linebacker again this season, that kid seems to be all over the field on both defense and special teams!