SJS Lord said:

There was no “dominating” by either team. Serra just had a better game plan. Slow the clock with tons of runs, limit throws for new qb, keep Folsom offense off the field. Go watch the final 6 minutes if that game and tell me Folsom didn’t let Serra off the hook.

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observer22 said:

Not only didn’t OTE work out for him in terms of his development, but he lost his college eligibility. Just brutal. At least he was able to cash in when he signed with them. Good luck to Jalen going forward.

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PALFan said:

Serra dominated the 1st and 4th quarters, that's at least 50 percent of the game. Folsom scored on one drive, they scored on a fumble inside Serra's 20 on the kickoff and then scored on a lateral play that should've never happened because the ball hit the ground on the previous play where the ruled the WR caught it for a long catch. I would say that's Serra letting Folsom off the hook. Serra also missed a PAT and a chip shot FG as well and was on a bus for 4.5 hours. The team with more talent may not have won but the better "team" did win.

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SJS Lord said:

I’m no Folsom homer but nobody can watch that game and tell me the better team won. Serra got extremely lucky to come out of there with a win. Missed fg chip shot by folsom and onside kick they didn’t even look ready for. Props to Serra because they played their tails off and out coached folsom but let’s be honest that Folsom let them off the hook. I think DLS beats Serra personally.

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kiddman32 said:

Have to agree that OTE didn't work out, though "big mistake" may be a little strong.

In any case, it looks like he has a chance to gain back some lost ground in the G League camp.

I remember seeing him in his first game as a freshman for O'Dowd... Dude was NOT normal.

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PALFan said:

Put this one on Folsom coaches. You can play with the video game mentality for only so long. 4th and 28 and you don't punt? I don't care what happened, it's on the coach to call a timeout there.

Offsides on the PAT and they try to take it on the kickoff, then decline it instead of going for 2 from the 1.5 yard line with a 5 star dual threat QB, but hey we'll go for it on 4th and 28.

Folsom gets the ball at midfield with about 6 or 7 minutes left in the game, championship teams grind out the clock here. What does Folsom do? Throw the ball, don't milk the play clock, incomplete pass and then 10 yard punt.

Don't cover the huddle in an onside kick situation, wow.

Folsom's "Best Team Ever" just got beat by a team replacing 18 starters, 3 of those new starters out with injury, after a 4.5 hour bus ride.

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FBIQ said:

Did Serra's QB throw an Int. last night? The coaching difference was evident, but I just didn't think the player talent was any where near equal and was heavily in favor of Folsom.

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PALFan said:

Put this one on Folsom coaches. You can play with the video game mentality for only so long. 4th and 28 and you don't punt? I don't care what happened, it's on the coach to call a timeout there.

Offsides on the PAT and they try to take it on the kickoff, then decline it instead of going for 2 from the 1.5 yard line with a 5 star dual threat QB, but hey we'll go for it on 4th and 28.

Folsom gets the ball at midfield with about 6 or 7 minutes left in the game, championship teams grind out the clock here. What does Folsom do? Throw the ball, don't milk the play clock, incomplete pass and then 10 yard punt.

Don't cover the huddle in an onside kick situation, wow.

Folsom's "Best Team Ever" just got beat by a team replacing 18 starters, 3 of those new starters out with injury, after a 4.5 hour bus ride.

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ArmchairGOAT said:

Have to give props to Oak Ridge's non-league. Hosted Frontier; @ San Clemente; @ McCallie-Tennesee

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larry legend33 said:

Long season but is this another Folsom D1AA state champ with Folsom parade and banner year? Basically, the other state champ that nobody really cares about. At some point if Folsom isn't competing for an OPEN then its failure in my mind. They are pulling kids from everywhere now. They don't pay kids tuition but Serra beating them with a lacrosse kid who has barely played football is kind of an embarrassment.

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THEOC89 said:

Totally!!… Finally got a chance to watch the game and Serra o-Line was just as impressive as Folsoms….

Don’t know why everyone has been talking about such a talent drop off for Serra, they looks like the same Powerhouse they have been the last 2 years….

The 2 plays that stick out to me are the 4 and 15 from the 3 and the onside kick…. Those 2 plays killed Folsom….

The 4th and 15 from the 3 I think was supposed to be a punt but the QB who is also their punter, got disrupted by the pressure and tried to make a play that’s the best I can tell…. There is no way I would believe any Coach in their right mind would go for it….

The onside kick was on the Coach, everyone knew it was coming except Folsom it seemed who looked completely un prepared for that…. Shocking….

Great game between 2 great teams, Folsom made some big mistakes and only lost on a game winning FG, but you can’t make big mistakes against the teams Walsh is putting out there because they don’t shoot them selves in the foot….

DLS will have to play a perfect game against Serra this week to win….

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GBBall4L said:

Nice! You got a chance to see SC make a defensive mark in college football and see the Aces play as well. Sounds like a good time!

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THEOC89 said:

Totally!!… Finally got a chance to watch the game and Serra o-Line was just as impressive as Folsoms….

Don’t know why everyone has been talking about such a talent drop off for Serra, they looks like the same Powerhouse they have been the last 2 years….

The 2 plays that stick out to me are the 4 and 15 from the 3 and the onside kick…. Those 2 plays killed Folsom….

The 4th and 15 from the 3 I think was supposed to be a punt but the QB who is also their punter, got disrupted by the pressure and tried to make a play that’s the best I can tell…. There is no way I would believe any Coach in their right mind would go for it….

The onside kick was on the Coach, everyone knew it was coming except Folsom it seemed who looked completely un prepared for that…. Shocking….

Great game between 2 great teams, Folsom made some big mistakes and only lost on a game winning FG, but you can’t make big mistakes against the teams Walsh is putting out there because they don’t shoot them selves in the foot….

DLS will have to play a perfect game against Serra this week to win….

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larry legend33 said:

Long season but is this another Folsom D1AA state champ with Folsom parade and banner year? Basically, the other state champ that nobody really cares about. At some point if Folsom isn't competing for an OPEN then its failure in my mind. They are pulling kids from everywhere now. They don't pay kids tuition but Serra beating them with a lacrosse kid who has barely played football is kind of an embarrassment.

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THEOC89 said:

Great Analysis…. You nailed it with Serra being Underrated and out coaching Folsom, but I don’t think Folsom is overrated, they are still the most talented team in Nor Cal….

It is obvious that we all overrated Folsoms win over a Bad LBP team that was boat raced again last night by SD Lincoln…. Folsom’s schedule was just not very good in the end with LBP, Serra and Turlock….

Compare that to Serra schedule of Folsom, DLS and SJB…. With an inexperienced team to boot…. Not afraid to be the underdog in all those games and take a projected “Guaranteed “ L against SJB….

That is the only way Folsom is going to up their game, they need to put a real powerhouse on their schedule so they understand how to prepare for and Coach in these games….

You have PITT traveling to play SJB, SJB traveling to Nor Cal to play Serra, MD only has a 9 game schedule and I am sure would have jumped at the chance to come to Nor Cal and play Folsom….

If Folsom is serious about playing in the open, they need to schedule like it…. You need to have the projected 2 best teams in Nor Cal and a National level powerhouse in your 3 non league games….

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