Ask the Lincoln-Stockton Trojan team and their fans and this is the year the Trojans (8-0) beat the Rams of St. Mary's-Stockton (4-4). Sure there is still one more league game for each before the final game of the league season determines the TCAL champion. But, it will be another blowout win for each team. It's not too soon to try and guess the outcome of this game taking place on 11/1 on Lincoln's home field, along with the decision the SJS playoff committee will have to make in less than a couple of weeks as to whether St. Mary's plays in D1 or D2 for the playoffs should the Rams winning streak come to an end.
Lincoln-Stockton has lost 15 straight games to their rival St. Mary's-Stockton dating back to 9/30/2005. The last 17 games between these two programs:
2019 - ?????????
2018 - St. Mary's 48 - 20
2017 - St. Mary's 42 - 7
2016 - St. Mary's 69 - 13
2015 - St. Mary's 29 - 14
2014 - St. Mary's 45 - 14
2013 - St. Mary's 22 - 8
2012 - St. Mary's 51 - 18
2011 - St. Mary's 35 - 27
2010 - St. Mary's 28 - 25
2009 - St. Mary's 48 - 18
2008 - St. Mary's 28 - 22 and 32 - 31 (playoffs)*
2007 - St. Mary's 34 - 7 and 24 - 21 (playoffs)
2006 - St. Mary's 34 - 16
2005 - Lincoln 55 - 21
2004 - St. Mary's 26 - 14
* one of the most exciting games in the Lincoln vs St. Mary's rivalry history
Lincoln-Stockton will indeed enter into the game on 11/1 on their home field with a record of 9-0 and with much confidence believing this is the most important game in their programs history since 2005. Sure with a record of 9-1 or 10-0 they are certain to make the playoffs. But, I somehow feel this game on 11/1 will be bigger than any playoff game yet to be played for Lincoln. Of course, another loss and it's back to the drawing board of "trying" to find a way to end this losing streak. The Trojans go into this game with a very strong running game anchored by sophomore, Jonah Coleman, who is averaging 11.7 yards per carry and 150.7 yards per game for a total of 1055 yards thru 8 games. The Trojans have rushed for a combined 2606 yards. Freshman, Kenyon Nelson, is just as dangerous as dual-threat QB. Kenyon has rushed for 531 yards at 19 yards per carry and 75.9 yards per game. He has passed for 620 yards with a 126.7 QB rating (only 2 INTs for the year). The Trojans only competition this season has been TCAL league opponent, Tracy, which at one time during the game was tied at 34 before Lincoln went on a 28-7 run to seal the victory. Will Lincoln's offense be too much for St. Mary's defense to tackle? Can Lincoln's defense stop St. Mary's offense this year? Last year the Trojans led the Rams 20-14 at halftime (at St. Mary's) before the Rams scored 34 unanswered points in the second half winning 48-20. In that game, Lincoln's RB, Jonah Coleman, was just a freshman and carried the ball 28 times for 75 yards (just 2.7 yards per carry). Has one year made much of a difference? We will find out on 11/1.
St. Mary's-Stockton has faced a juggernaut of a pre-season in preparation for this game on 11/1, playing teams like DLS, Mission Viejo, Pittsburg, Serra, and Central Catholic. Yes, they lost to 4 out of 5 of these teams. But, let's not forget how bad they beat Central Catholic, 42-7. St. Mary's and Lincoln's common opponent that gave Lincoln a game, Tracy, was held to 0 points by the Rams thru 3 quarters (0-28) before Tracy scored 2 TD's in the 4th quarter, losing to the Rams 14-28. I'll restate the question, can the Rams defense stop the Trojans offense? They did it last year in the 2nd half of the game played between these 2 teams. But, are the Trojans that much better? And do the Trojans have a defense that can slow down sophomore, #2 Jadyn Marshall? Jadyn was not on the Rams varsity team last year. The Trojans had trouble stopping last years Rams balanced attack on offense, who put up 462 combined yards. The Trojans allowed Tracy to score 41 points on 509 yards of balanced offense this year.
Will this game be a shoot-out, with the Trojans finally ending the losing streak? Or will the Rams defense step up and add another V to the rivalry books and claim once again "another" TCAL championship?
Should the Rams lose, will the SJS playoff committee keep the Rams in D1 due to the Continue Success clause (last 4 years including 2 semi-finals and 2 finals finishes with 1 section championship in D1 in 2016)? Or with the Rams finishing the season 5-5 and entering the playoffs as the 2nd place team in TCAL be subjected to play in D2 for playoffs where they may be one of the favorites? I am still believing they will be D1 no matter what happens on 11/1. But, the SJS playoff committee and my expectations have not always meshed.
Here is how Blackhat Football sees it:
D1: http://www.blackhatfootball.com/201...ener-league-champs-turlock-edison-road-seeds/
D2: http://www.blackhatfootball.com/201...abs-final-berth-whitney-is-the-great-unknown/
Please share your own comments on this game and where you think St. Mary's-Stockton will end up playing for the playoffs ... D1 or D2?
Also, I recommend this game to be part of the week's NCP pick'ems and maybe the Game of the Week with such a potential upset and losing streak potentially coming to an end, with Lincoln entering the game undefeated at 9-0. Remember, it's being played on Lincoln's home turf. Get your tickets early to this game. Guarantee sell-out!
Lincoln-Stockton has lost 15 straight games to their rival St. Mary's-Stockton dating back to 9/30/2005. The last 17 games between these two programs:
2019 - ?????????
2018 - St. Mary's 48 - 20
2017 - St. Mary's 42 - 7
2016 - St. Mary's 69 - 13
2015 - St. Mary's 29 - 14
2014 - St. Mary's 45 - 14
2013 - St. Mary's 22 - 8
2012 - St. Mary's 51 - 18
2011 - St. Mary's 35 - 27
2010 - St. Mary's 28 - 25
2009 - St. Mary's 48 - 18
2008 - St. Mary's 28 - 22 and 32 - 31 (playoffs)*
2007 - St. Mary's 34 - 7 and 24 - 21 (playoffs)
2006 - St. Mary's 34 - 16
2005 - Lincoln 55 - 21
2004 - St. Mary's 26 - 14
* one of the most exciting games in the Lincoln vs St. Mary's rivalry history
Lincoln-Stockton will indeed enter into the game on 11/1 on their home field with a record of 9-0 and with much confidence believing this is the most important game in their programs history since 2005. Sure with a record of 9-1 or 10-0 they are certain to make the playoffs. But, I somehow feel this game on 11/1 will be bigger than any playoff game yet to be played for Lincoln. Of course, another loss and it's back to the drawing board of "trying" to find a way to end this losing streak. The Trojans go into this game with a very strong running game anchored by sophomore, Jonah Coleman, who is averaging 11.7 yards per carry and 150.7 yards per game for a total of 1055 yards thru 8 games. The Trojans have rushed for a combined 2606 yards. Freshman, Kenyon Nelson, is just as dangerous as dual-threat QB. Kenyon has rushed for 531 yards at 19 yards per carry and 75.9 yards per game. He has passed for 620 yards with a 126.7 QB rating (only 2 INTs for the year). The Trojans only competition this season has been TCAL league opponent, Tracy, which at one time during the game was tied at 34 before Lincoln went on a 28-7 run to seal the victory. Will Lincoln's offense be too much for St. Mary's defense to tackle? Can Lincoln's defense stop St. Mary's offense this year? Last year the Trojans led the Rams 20-14 at halftime (at St. Mary's) before the Rams scored 34 unanswered points in the second half winning 48-20. In that game, Lincoln's RB, Jonah Coleman, was just a freshman and carried the ball 28 times for 75 yards (just 2.7 yards per carry). Has one year made much of a difference? We will find out on 11/1.
St. Mary's-Stockton has faced a juggernaut of a pre-season in preparation for this game on 11/1, playing teams like DLS, Mission Viejo, Pittsburg, Serra, and Central Catholic. Yes, they lost to 4 out of 5 of these teams. But, let's not forget how bad they beat Central Catholic, 42-7. St. Mary's and Lincoln's common opponent that gave Lincoln a game, Tracy, was held to 0 points by the Rams thru 3 quarters (0-28) before Tracy scored 2 TD's in the 4th quarter, losing to the Rams 14-28. I'll restate the question, can the Rams defense stop the Trojans offense? They did it last year in the 2nd half of the game played between these 2 teams. But, are the Trojans that much better? And do the Trojans have a defense that can slow down sophomore, #2 Jadyn Marshall? Jadyn was not on the Rams varsity team last year. The Trojans had trouble stopping last years Rams balanced attack on offense, who put up 462 combined yards. The Trojans allowed Tracy to score 41 points on 509 yards of balanced offense this year.
Will this game be a shoot-out, with the Trojans finally ending the losing streak? Or will the Rams defense step up and add another V to the rivalry books and claim once again "another" TCAL championship?
Should the Rams lose, will the SJS playoff committee keep the Rams in D1 due to the Continue Success clause (last 4 years including 2 semi-finals and 2 finals finishes with 1 section championship in D1 in 2016)? Or with the Rams finishing the season 5-5 and entering the playoffs as the 2nd place team in TCAL be subjected to play in D2 for playoffs where they may be one of the favorites? I am still believing they will be D1 no matter what happens on 11/1. But, the SJS playoff committee and my expectations have not always meshed.
Here is how Blackhat Football sees it:
D1: http://www.blackhatfootball.com/201...ener-league-champs-turlock-edison-road-seeds/
D2: http://www.blackhatfootball.com/201...abs-final-berth-whitney-is-the-great-unknown/
Please share your own comments on this game and where you think St. Mary's-Stockton will end up playing for the playoffs ... D1 or D2?
Also, I recommend this game to be part of the week's NCP pick'ems and maybe the Game of the Week with such a potential upset and losing streak potentially coming to an end, with Lincoln entering the game undefeated at 9-0. Remember, it's being played on Lincoln's home turf. Get your tickets early to this game. Guarantee sell-out!