I think Bellarmine could surprise here.They may be able to play ball control and keep Folsoms offense off the field.I have doubts about the Bells ability to defend Folsoms passing attack though
It is looking like a wet weekend. It is already VERY foggy and wet here. Weather app says it should be nasty over the next few days and possibly into the weekend.
I think you are taking it personally. Most people who have seen both teams play agree that this is a two score win by Folsom, or should be. They are also at home and will draw a huge home crowd. All of that matters. Also, Folsom has played 4 or 5 teams on the Bells level. The Bells will be venturing up to this level for the first time. Does that mean that this is a guarantee? Absolutely not. Both teams are VERY good.
I get it. Believe me. But all of this has been started over and over already. It will be settled on Friday night.
I have seen both teams play and I think the Bells will pull it out at the end of regulation. You act like the Bells haven't been battle tested week in and out in the WCAL. I see Folsom throwing 3 ints which the Bells will capitalize on. And when they win put this argument to rest about who the top league in Nor Cal is! Lol
100 percent false. The only team they had been "battle tested" against was Del Oro, in which they won on a 4th and 10 miracle. I was at that game and saw it first hand. Great game by the way. Folsom played 4 or 5 teams of that caliber or better. Most were in their own league. The SFL is absolutely vicious, with every week being a playoff game. Which game did you see Folsom play?
100% false? Most of Folsom's wins were blowouts. The last three games teams were able to put some points on the board which leads me to believe the Bells can score against them. If you throw in the weather factor those 3ints could very well happen. No doubt Folsom is a very good team, but by no means will they roll the Bells. Bells by 3.
I have stuck to my prediction- Folsom by 14. Just too physical.
Why does everyone keep pointing to the Bellarmine vs DO early season matchup as the benchmark for predicting this upcoming game.?I have no dog in this fight,but that was early in the year.Why is no one using a 1 point Folsom win over D2 Clayton Valley the same way?I keep seeing how "lucky" Bellarmine was to beat 4th place DO.Does this mean also that Folsom was "lucky" to beat CVC?Does this mean CVC would be the 2nd best team in the SFL?Or even the SJS?What SFL/SJS team came within 1 point of Folsom?My point is that neither of those early season games will have a thing to do with what happens Friday night.
For some perspective, it is the WCAL teams (Bellarmine and Serra) that have played DLS, the King of NorCal Football over the past 30 years the closest over the years. Bellarmine's 2012 team took the Spartans to OT in Concord and should have won it. Serra came within 1 td the year after. So, I don't think you will intimidate Bellarmine. Don't get me wrong, they respect Folsom and they are the underdog, but they will not go down without a fight.
I would have said that last year, but three other teams have adopted the spread offense this year in the WCAL, and it wasn't your typical scoring year this year I.E Riordan 66-45 win over a solid Serra squad. The Bells will be better prepared now that their secondary has been tested and yes they are full of speedsters that are faster and quicker than Folsom's recievers. I'm sure the Bells will give Folsom various looks to hopefully confuse Folsom's qb because if they don't it could be a long drive home, but I am still sticking with Janda. Bells by 3!
Yeah I remember that game. awood might be hoping for the wrong thing if he's a bellarmine homer.
Awood is a Folsom Homer and Folsom plays very well in the rain. Ask Elk Grove and Vacaville x2.
#21 Eric Davis would be there but he didn't play till like week 6. He's a matchup nightmare for bells. Just watch. Folsom spreads the ball around well. They don't run the same plays every week. They are very well coached. Their top receiver is whoever is open in the scheme that week. Sometimes it's #5 or #2 and now #21 lately. Both of Folsom's backs line up at WR a lot as well. They're thought to match up against. Many talented targets. Isn't that the real matchup nightmare?? Many guys to cover?
They don't match Folsom athlete for athlete especially up front. Bells d line is small and being an athlete is more than speed. I don't see bells 5 man box stopping Folsom's wildcat with Jeffery Neal and Green all able to run effectively.
