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In D1 I’ll take
NP OVER NASH best game in last 4years should be a little closer I feel NP Is starting to roll but Nash won’t go easy this year if Nash can not turn it over could pull this one out
PHS OVER CVILL should be good one I take phs just cuz there staff has won befor so it’s the been there done factor with this game feel the vills pass could be trouble for PHS but PHS size might just be to much… Lot Divison 1 players on that feild Friday night 3 years from now wen we look back
CR SOUTH OVER DTE I think cr running game is just to strong and I feel they have been tested just a little more then DT…. how great would it be if both schools where still together ….look out NP NASH PHS RIDLY there would be a cople more bullies on the block
GV OVER CBS should be a good one I like GV like PHS there staff is good and they have been in big games and Beat a very good PHS team few years back and had the skins on the rops to they don’t fear the big bad boys from the SOL this will be a good one not getting ad much love like the other D1 games maybe because both are still up and comeing in D1
Watch for Southern Columbia…they should cruise through the East in Class A and try to extend their already state record to add a 7th State Championship!
All-State Players:
QB/LB- Brad Fegley
FB- Tyler Levan
DE- Matt Moore
S- Keith Day
it nice to talk about wood and acc but lets not forget their other teams out their watch out if valley view makes the states they are bringing a big fast and nasty defence
Dog21.
Flippenphil.
Good to hear from “youse” both.
Hope all is well.
I, too, enjoy our exchanges of snappy banter.
I’ll be at the ACC vs Tide game Friday.
My heart says Tide, but my head says ACC.
* championship* silly spell check.
Lets get something straight.
ACC defeated E. Stroudsburn N. to get into the D11 companionship. this was a team with a cupcake schedule from a cupcake league. Pottsville defeated Bangor, the team up until week 7 (when they were undefeated) everyone said was the team to beat in D11. Both Pottsville and ACC play very tough AAAA loaded opponents in league play. This game is NOT going to be a stroll for either team.
Pottsville started the season 1-5, and Atown 2-5. Both teams have bounced back and built their program over the season.
ACC can brag about scoring ridiculous amounts of TD’s against tough opponents. yes. But Pottsville can brag about preventing teams who normally score 40-50 pts a game, to only 20-30 points. example week 1. less than 3 mins into the Wyomissing game, pottsville was down 21-0, the game played out to a fumble recovery at mid field right within the last 2 mins of the game, resulting in the game winning 28-21 scoring drive for Wyomissing. This is a team who averaged about 50 points a game. These type of early game bluffs are what solely caused 3 of Pottsvill’e 5 losses. Mid season Pottsville has improved greatly on focus.
The way i see it, these are two fighting teams, one leans on offense, the other defense. This is the classic battle year in year out.
what will the weather be like Friday night? this might make an impact on game play.
Moose
I enjoy our bantor back and forth:). By the way I was just kidding with the “mismatch” rematch” comment. I think ACC coaches are very good and obviously they have a good team year in and year out.
Let’s be fair and honest on both sides. I agree there were a minority few Wood fans who made some ridiculous predictions, comments etc.against TJ and ACC. But the majority of Wood fans knew how good TJ and ACC were. Both the 08′ TJ team and last year’s ACC teams were unbelievably good, juggernauts. Both were probably the best in the State at any level both of the those years. Both teams were extremely loaded on both sides of the ball. Unfortunately Wood had to beat them to advance. As I said in my earlier post, last year’s ACC team was the best in the State. You had a few Wood posters making excuses because they had injuries, but that is not the majority. Injuries are part of the game, and ACC had a key injury as well. But ACC fans make crazy comments as well. I remember in the beginning of the season, many were saying that ACC is just as good as last year and they have reloaded. When you lose that many very good lineman, it is impossible to be the same team.
In regards to “schedules”-Let’s be honest ACC’s schedule is not the toughest schedule in the East either. Yes they play a 4A schedule but many of those teams are not very good. Wood will go and find tougher non-league opponents when they can. Pittsburgh Central is the best team in the State and that game came down to the final minute. West catholic is very good.The Philly Catholic League has only been playing PIAA for 4 years and they have done quite well (Wood,LaSalle, and West Catholic). LaSalle and WC both won titles and Wood still is looking for the elusive title. Wood 3 years in Eastern Final-not too bad for just entering the PIAA.
But you are correct-They must finish the deal this year or shut up. You will get no argument from me or most Wood fans. This year is State Title or bust. If they lose in Eastern Final or State Final the year would and should be considered a failure. With 7 D1 kids this is the year or bust!
I did see both ACC and Wood play this year and in my opinion, if they play, ACC will be outmanned. Just my opinion. Heck, I predicted Wood to beat ACC last year!
Let’s agree on this- An ACC-Wood rematch would at least keep things interesting on this sometimes boring site.
All this talk about a Wood vs ACC matchup is a bit premature, don’t you think? ACC is going down to the Crimson Tide Friday night in Pottsville anyway. (OK, maybe not)
As for Wood, they still haven’t proven they can “finish the job”.
Every year since District XII played in the PIAA, all I hear is Wood, Wood, Wood. Then when they lose it’s because this running back was hurt, or it was a poorly officiated game, or it was too cold, or it was too hot, or it was too whatever.
You want some respect outside your overrated district? Go out and earn it!
Until you do, shutup and play!
I remember Wood’s first trip to Hershey vs Thomas Jefferson. The Wood fans were so damn arrogant acting like it was such an inconvenience for them to leave the ‘burbs and travel all the way out into the “sticks” to play for the AAA State Championship. After all, they were Philly city champs. A Wood Viking victory was a mere formality…that is until TJ kicked off, recovered an onside kick and the Wood faithful left Hershey two hours later with their tails between their legs.
Beaten in every facet of the game.
Embarrassed.
Finish the job Archbishop Wood, then you can tell us how wonderful you are…until then, it’s all just hot air.
Finish the deal.
Fieldgoal
Wow, take a chill pill dude! Why so defensive? ACC did win last year and rightfully so. They were the best team in AAA last year, and arguably, the best team in all of PA last year. I was extremely impressed with them last year and I was glad they represented the East and won the title. They have a stud QB and their offensive and defensive lines last year were stellar.Awesome team, awesome year! But this is Wood’s year, plain and simple Geez..
My point is that Wood put up “21”or “28” on the best defense in the AAA bracket last year. Wood’s offense is much better this year so I would expect them to best that number. And Wood’s defense is much better than last year.
Yes I am sure ACC has improved week to week this year, but so has Wood and most other teams. Yes you are correct, ACC will score points because they do have a very potent offense, but Wood’s defense is completely different than what ACC had seen last year. In my opinion(don’t kill me), ACC defense will not be able to stop Wood’s offense.
I think Wood will return the favor this year and win the game somewhere in the 55-24 range. And Wood’s JV might even score a late TD this to return the favor from last year.
Here’s the good news! Both teams look like they are on a collision course to meet again. I was glad to see ACC “sneak” into the playoffs, so we could see this mismatch, I mean rematch.
@sharkey:
I believe this is Beck’s 9 year ( might be tenth). Only been to the big dance once, in 2003, and won. Been to the Eastern final several times. He wasn’t necessarily out-coached, the opposition was simply better ( it happens). He owns .854 winning percentage. It is very difficult to get to the final every year. It’s like getting to the Super Bowl every year. How many times has your team been there in the last 10 years? NP is only this good because of Beck. Prior to ~ 10 years ago, NP was always a just average. Played .500 ball. Even back then they were one of the largest public schools in the state. What was the difference? Coaching & the schools commitment to the sport. He only has talent because he grooms it. No recruiting here & there are district boundaries.
Parkland definetly has ability to beat LaSalle. Love to see that.
Agreed, Scanton will have a hard time at Cottingham ( most do), but Easton better have their A game goin’.
Hey Dog21, the real score last year against ACC was 49-21, the ACC JV’s let you score the meaningless last TD with 5 seconds left as the varsity was already too busy celebrating! So I wouldn’t brag about scoring “28” points on ACC last year. As far as this year, if ACC/Wood happens in the semi-final, it’ll be a different and much improved Viking team than the one that started the year and anything can happen and you gotta play the game. Wood may win but it ain’t gonna be easy and ACC will score their share of points!
to Sharky, Easton loses to Scanton and next year will be no different. Sorry
C, District 11 has a high density population scenario, so there plenty of kids to pick from. District 2 geography is more rural so not as many kids. The arrogance of we have better kids is dumb. You have more kids playing at a higher level in HS, but are your kids better than Matt McGloin Qb at Penn State? Eugene Lewis and Nyeem Wartman going to Penn St, Brandon Clemons at Mich. State, Kevin Gaughan at Stanford… As for the Catholic Schools, they have feeder schools and those parents who have the money and their kids show promise send them there, so stop that lie. That many good catholic boys who happen to be outstanding athletes? Ye and Don Bosco doesn’t recruit.
Richard “Dick” Beck, consistently has the most talent in D-1…and he cannot get to the state title. He has one finals appearance and championship in how many years??!?! That 2004 team was not going to be denied even if my MOM was coaching them. NP probably wins district 1 again, because Mark Schmidt lays an egg more than Beck does. Beck consistently in big games gets out coached as he did in 3 East finals.
I’ve seen D-11 teams this year, and they will not beat LaSalle. Nazareth has absolutely no defense, too small on the defensive side of the ball to deal with LaSalle. Parkland probably is the most physical team of the D-11 schools. They probably if they can get their backs going challenge the Explorers. Easton is a year away and Scranton will have their hands full going into Cottingham and winning. That is something you just do not do to Easton.
james – schools in the valley don’t pick and choose who plays for them. the valley has really good suburban youth programs who have great coaches that groom the players into stars, they don’t recruit kids from out of area. heck, even allentown central catholic doesn’t really even recruit kids. its true we have better kids, but we dont choose that, its just how it is and thats why 11 always takes the championship.
nice try, they are a good team, closer to the middle of the pack. Last years easton team, now those kids were motivated all year long. Thats a #1 seed and that attitude is what got them to the quarterfinals only to lose to the eventual state champs if i’m correct.
Playmaker
This Wood team is possibly the best team in SEPA in a long time. Thy need to finish business and win the State Title , of course. I was at the Wood-PCC game and that game was well played by both teams and could have gone either way. Both teams showed why they are both ranked in the Top #50 nationally. This team is as loaded as it gets on both sides of the ball. Could they lose? Sure. They are high school kids and on any given day. The odds of them not getting out of the East are very slim. Who do you think will knock them off? The team they will most likely face on Dec 10-ACC.
ACC-Can score points but they will not be able to stop Wood’s offense. I watched ACC 2x and their run defense is horrible. Wood could put up 400 yds rushing against them. Last year when ACC beat Wood, Wood still put up 28 points. This year they are 5x better and could score 50 or 60. No disrespect to ACC, as they had a great team last year, but they also lost a big chunk of their Offensive and defensive lines. Wood’s Offensive line is huge and athletic. If you have not seen Wood play go to ESPN3 and I think you can watch a tape of the Wood-PCC game. Just hone in on the athleticism of their offensive line. it is remarkable at this level.
And no disrespect, I know that exchange sounded hostile, wasnt intended to be, I resepct your opinion!
Ill be the first to congratulate if your right!
I dont have a dog in the fight, I am a recruiter for a local university that has been following numerous players in the LVC and MVC.
We are talking about high school athletes, they arent perfect every play, that was the point of execution.
And yes I am aware Parkland beat Nazareth, I was there scouting players.
i dont think saying one kid is better than the other is arrogant, at this level you are kind of past “everybody wins”
Happy Thanksgiving!
@ SEPA
I’m not sure if LaSalle can get past the D11 representative. Hard to say who that will be, I say Parkland or Nazareth. If either has a pass defense, LaSalle’s in trouble.
NP has the least depth in 10 years. Plus their pass-defense is suspect. Other then that they are solid. CRS has one helluva a defense. I say D-town would be a lock if they still had Harris. Anyway, that might be where the D1 champ comes from.
Whoever wins D1, I sure hope they beat LaSalle, if they get past D11.
@Buddy
So if not LaSalle and North Penn, who do you think will make it? I think LaSalle is a lock, while North Penn should be favored.
Additionally, I don’t think CRS is really that good. Did not come away impressed with anything I saw from them on film. Struggled with teams that had decent size and weren’t soft up front (Pennsbury, Pennridge, Father Judge). D-Town East has size for sure and should pull out the win provided they play a gap sound defense as opposed to a responsibility based defense to counter the double dive.
In response to #7 Play maker . The philadelphia catholic league AAAA teams Prep , Roman , Judge , AAA Bonner and AA West Catholic are far from weak . These teams would beat all the remaining district 1 teams . If you were to put these teams along with Lasalle and Wood mixed in with the disctrict 1 team playoffs guaranteed the top 4 teams would be from this group .
J, we’re done. I don’t have a dog in the fight, but read what you wrote, “superior too, more talented, don’t fire off the ball…” is flat out arrogant and apologetic. Again look at your comments: Nazareth will be ready to play, and if they execute. If they execute? #1 seeds have to execute… Sorry J, Scranton-Parkland in the finals, they have consistently demonstrated the will to win. Happy Thanksgiving!
10/21 Parkland over Nazareth Area W 47-21 Homecoming.
Going to Neshaminy/NP. A bit of a rivalry goin’ on there. Many think NP will win. Not so sure. Neshaminy can really get fired up ( witness their last regular season game w/ Pennsbury). Barn-burner.
CRS/ D-town East. COULD be the best game. Without Drew Harris, I say edge to CRS.
What game are you going to (Week 12)? Best game this weekend?