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Think we all need to lighten up a bit. Saying DLS and Folsom arent “good” and another regarded poster saying the Bulldogs are ‘terrible’ seems like knee jerk reactions.Neither team is all that good.
Sans last season w/o Tremaine, this is the most underwhelming Folsom offense I’ve seen since their current run began.
Mack may have prototypical size, but I’m not impressed in the least.
Think we all need to lighten up a bit. Saying DLS and Folsom arent “good” and another regarded poster saying the Bulldogs are ‘terrible’ seems like knee jerk reactions.
This may be the most underwhelming DLS team in memory, but they’ll still likely be section champs. And Folsoms offense definitely isn’t up to the standards we hold them too, but if the top team (one of the top teams) in the SJS is ‘terrible’, what hope is there to everyone else.
They are quality High School teams, no matter how you stack em up. Maybe they aren what we come to expect from these programs, but sheesh…
Fair.LL is a master of hyperbole. I usually give him $#!t for it, but not this time.
I just said that neither team is all that good. And I don’t believe that’s unfair or untrue.
I never used the word “terrible”.
If Oak Ridge is as good as their play has indicated and as good as LL believes — I don’t think Folsom is going to win section. And I think PIT can challenge DLS.
Fair.
you also said you aren’t impressed with Mack at all? Really? I watched last 3 quarters and don’t remember any bad passes By the kid. Not saying he didn’t have any, but only incompletions I remember were catchable balls, or balls that only the offense could make plays on. Thats rare at the HS level. On those big QB keepers he played smart, took what defense gave him and then went down before defense could hit him. Smart.
when DLS was in his face, he didn’t panic (Although Id agree he held ball a bit too long on occasion allowing a few sacks that shouldn’t have happened).
He wasn’t spectacular, but I found him to exhibit a lot of valuable traits - solid, smart, mistake free and did what was necessary to win a big game. And he is a Jr.
Who is the transfer?Oakdale 51 Enoch 7 totally different team from earlier this year. Our transfer got to play 8n first game. I thought he was going to be new QB. But he is safety. And he likes to tackle! Came in at QB to throw a TD to starting QB. Oakdale is going to be fun to watch next couple of games. Last week 645 yards rushing. No passes.
Number 5 can't remember his name. But for an Oakdale QB can throw well. But man the kid laid down some smacks! Another Central Catholic transfer.Who is the transfer?
Rocklin is now 4 -0 since losing to Turlock 14 - 7 in the first game. Turlock is 2 -3 with the three losses to Clovis West and Central, 4th and 5th ranked in the Central section in Maxpreps, and Manteca, 2nd in the Sac-Joaquin section in Maxpreps, (the games were not close), and a road victory over Clayton Valley Charter. That first win over Rocklin was a hard-fought game but not a fluke. I still think Turlock played too difficult of a non-conference schedule, as it was easily the second hardest in the southern half of the section after Central Catholic. But, the intent was to toughen up the team for the post season, as the league will not provide that, with the exception of Downey. They are undefeated but have played no one even close to Turlock's opponents. But, you play who you're scheduled against, and if they can come to Turlock and beat them then good for them. That's why they play the games.Rocklin takes a knee and wins 16-
A 16-point 4th quarter. After a power outage that lasted for close to 10 minutes.
Once the lights came back on, so did the Thunder offense.
1st play was a double pass TD.
Downey had a bye this week. One of the Defense coach from Downey sat with us at the Oakdale game. Downey has best D since John Kreffuls played there in my opinion. And they can move the ball. My son is Downey graduate so I have gone to a few games there! Not any knock on Turlock. CVC is an always tough team. Turlock went to their house and won. From what I have seen it should be good game.Rocklin is now 4 -0 since losing to Turlock 14 - 7 in the first game. Turlock is 2 -3 with the three losses to Clovis West and Central, 4th and 5th ranked in the Central section in Maxpreps, and Manteca, 2nd in the Sac-Joaquin section in Maxpreps, (the games were not close), and a road victory over Clayton Valley Charter. That first win over Rocklin was a hard-fought game but not a fluke. I still think Turlock played too difficult of a non-conference schedule, as it was easily the second hardest in the southern half of the section after Central Catholic. But, the intent was to toughen up the team for the post season, as the league will not provide that, with the exception of Downey. They are undefeated but have played no one even close to Turlock's opponents. But, you play who you're scheduled against, and if they can come to Turlock and beat them then good for them. That's why they play the games.
Wow, first win for Riordan at VC? Big win for the CrusadersCongrats to Coach Adhir and the team. Nice bounce back and season opening win for Riordan. First ever win in San Jose against the Warriors. Freshman QB Mike Mitchell did a great job managing the clock in the 4th and the Crusader D held off VC in the closing minutes.
TR, completely agree with you. Its nothing taking away from any team or kids but as a comparison the top teams in norcal aren’t on the same level as we’ve seen before and the reality is the SoCal teams are even better. (That’s a whole other issue)LL is a master of hyperbole. I usually give him $#!t for it, but not this time.
I just said that neither team is all that good. And I don’t believe that’s unfair or untrue.
I never used the word “terrible”.
If Oak Ridge is as good as their play has indicated and as good as LL believes — I don’t think Folsom is going to win section. And I think PIT can challenge DLS.
What an awful statement.Neither team is all that good.
Sans last season w/o Tremaine, this is the most underwhelming Folsom offense I’ve seen since their current run began.
Mack may have prototypical size, but I’m not impressed in the least.
LOL. Folsom plays Oak Ridge next week after playing Pitt and DLS on the road.Oak Ridge is the real deal folks. Been around these parts a long time. And now you have one of best coaches in the state leading the program. Potential for huge letdown by Folsom as well. Don’t overlook the Trojans. They have few weaknesses and tremendous size/line play.
I have always said it, in Nor Cal to be what a De La Salle was, the wins have to run off. A real streak needs to happen. With that said it is hard to compare Serra, Folsom, DLS to the South Powers. I mean hell when one team has 20 plus D1 players, it’s like if one of the three mentioned teams played a small D5 school, game wouldn’t even be close.TR, completely agree with you. Its nothing taking away from any team or kids but as a comparison the top teams in norcal aren’t on the same level as we’ve seen before and the reality is the SoCal teams are even better. (That’s a whole other issue)
When I watched the DO game against MA I said DO QB is the best HS one I’ve seen this year. He is amazing with his feet. Well guess what? He’s 6”0 180 so nobody is seeking him. Mack from Folsom looks like an NFL QB in warmups. Great arm and size. Tons of offers. But As it stand at least as a Hs QB Hes been one of Folsom’s least productive. I personally like the the kid and he’s only a jr but has a long way to go.
Oak Ridge is the real deal folks. Been around these parts a long time. And now you have one of best coaches in the state leading the program. Potential for huge letdown by Folsom as well. Don’t overlook the Trojans. They have few weaknesses and tremendous size/line play.
Don't drink the Larry kool aid. He is WISHING for an Oak Ridge win because he is an OR fan.I have always said it, in Nor Cal to be what a De La Salle was, the wins have to run off. A real streak needs to happen. With that said it is hard to compare Serra, Folsom, DLS to the South Powers. I mean hell when one team has 20 plus D1 players, it’s like if one of the three mentioned teams played a small D5 school, game wouldn’t even be close.
So what do we have, Serra, Folsom, and then a DLS team who doesn’t even come close to many DLS teams of the past. And what’s crazy to me is Serra didn’t beat or dominate either team, although they did win, and the second best team was on the ropes and had one last goal line stop happened, I find it interesting that this DLS team would be 2nd best in Nor Cal.
Now based on what you say Larry, if Oak Ridge does beat Folsom, then that would be impressive as they would move into the #2 spot.
QPR has a great hand in all of this at the end of the day, because neither of those three teams dominated in the biggest games they played.
Serra 17-12, 24-21
Folsom 23-15, 24-20
DLS 28-20, 35-3(Can’t compare either Serra or DLS against St Francis)
Problem I see is sure Serra 1, Folsom 2, DLS 3, but nobody has separated themselves to say we are truly the best team outside of bragging rights for Serra saying we beat them both.
Larry the door is open for Oak Ridge. Will they be the team that makes a statement. They are averaging 56 points a game on offense. And given up a total of 10 points. Is it their competition? Or on Friday do they put a stamp and say hey maybe we are the best team in Nor Cal. Might be the first game I ever watch on stream. OR can really shuffle things up.
This is the super bowl for Folsom as well because it will likely determine who wins the SFL and these kids /parents all know each other. Biggest game in norcal next week. Should be a great one.LOL. Folsom plays Oak Ridge next week after playing Pitt and DLS on the road.
Oak Ridge is coming off two graham crackers.
This is the super bowl for Oak Ridge and they don't have a shot. Folsom owns the foothills.
Folsom is played in so many big times over the years. OR is a blip on the radar and you know that.This is the super bowl for Folsom as well because it will likely determine who wins the SFL and these kids /parents all know each other. Biggest game in norcal next week. Should be a great one.
Get your ticket early pasty! The Hills will be Rockn!Folsom is played in so many big times over the years. OR is a blip on the radar and you know that.
Oak Ridge keeps it close. Folsom slowly chokes them out. It will be painful.
I am not drinking Kool Aid, again anything can happen. 3 stops and 1 failed stop, Kudos to Folsom for going for the kill versus OT. But it is hard to separate the 3 to me when the games are so close, so the door is open for Oak Ridge if they truly live up to the hype.Don't drink the Larry kool aid. He is WISHING for an Oak Ridge win because he is an OR fan.
OR hasn't beaten Folsom since Vietnma. It ain't happening. Those kids from Folsom own EDH kids.
I will be there brother. Best believe it!Get your ticket early pasty! The Hills will be Rockn!
OR needs to limit big plays. That is the thing that I’m most concerned with.
Folsom's non league schedule, combined with the league schedule, is the best in NorCal.I am not drinking Kool Aid, again anything can happen. 3 stops and 1 failed stop, Kudos to Folsom for going for the kill versus OT. But it is hard to separate the 3 to me when the games are so close, so the door is open for Oak Ridge if they truly live up to the hype.
MC preseason very anemic though. Not as bad as oak ridge but MC needs to get a couple better games next year. This is one of the best programs in norcal.Marin Catholic 34 - @ Antioch 11. Another nice win on the road for MC against a school 4x it's size.
Come on…. MC should be at least competitive with Antioch. You can’t equate enrollment from a private school in one of the wealthiest in the world to Antioch who has a highly diverse, in every way possible, population.Marin Catholic 34 - @ Antioch 11. Another nice win on the road for MC against a school 4x it's size.
It was better than CN though. CN just doesn’t seem the same. No Frosh program for a few years now? Just seems like it’s too expensive and the young families have moved to Sac/Idaho/everywhere. Marin is gaining some young families from SF.MC preseason very anemic though. Not as bad as oak ridge but MC needs to get a couple better games next year. This is one of the best programs in norcal.
but they dont have 4xs football players.Marin Catholic 34 - @ Antioch 11. Another nice win on the road for MC against a school 4x it's size.
Cronin leaving did hurt. CN has no QB this year and was in the game vs one of best programs in norcal last night. (St marys). I wouldn’t write them off yet. Still a very good team at d3-d4 level.It was better than CN though. CN just doesn’t seem the same. No Frosh program for a few years now? Just seems like it’s too expensive and the young families have moved to Sac/Idaho/everywhere. Marin is gaining some young families from SF.
MC could play with plenty of d1 programs. I have no doubt they could have beaten st Marys last night. You can’t compare too Antioch. Maybe Liberty.but they dont have 4xs football players.
I don’t disagree with that. But honestly other Nor Cal teams need a change in the preseason schedule. It’s time the best teams hit the road and challenge teams across the country. I mean let’s be real here. Before this weekend Serra is 34, DLS 46, Folsom 54 nationally. Time to hit the road. DLS has hosted and traveled year after year. What is Folsom waiting for. Cause if the toughest schedule which you are correct in Nor Cal is traveling to DLS and Pitt and hosting Serra is supposed to separate who is best, well sorry, just not on par versus what the So Cal powers do.Folsom's non league schedule, combined with the league schedule, is the best in NorCal.
No way. Small school. Small program. They play on Saturdays.MC could play with plenty of d1 programs
Can't comapre apples to oranges. SoCal schools are operating on a whole other level and explotiong things that are severly boderline.I don’t disagree with that. But honestly other Nor Cal teams need a change in the preseason schedule. It’s time the best teams hit the road and challenge teams across the country. I mean let’s be real here. Before this weekend Serra is 34, DLS 46, Folsom 54 nationally. Time to hit the road. DLS has hosted and traveled year after year. What is Folsom waiting for. Cause if the toughest schedule which you are correct in Nor Cal is traveling to DLS and Pitt and hosting Serra is supposed to separate who is best, well sorry, just not on par versus what the So Cal powers do.
MC already beat 3 D1 schools this year and Nevada 5A school, Freedom and Logan will D1 playoff teams……the schedule isn’t anemic, but agreed not too exciting eitherMC could play with plenty of d1 programs. I have no doubt they could have beaten st Marys last night. You can’t compare too Antioch. Maybe Liberty.