I realize that asking the DLS sycophants to be objective is the same as asking a box of hammers to be objective. But for those who are interested, I took a look at Maxpreps and the top Folsom defenders (amb tackles):
2014
S. Whittingham (Sr)
T. Crandall (Sr)
B. Laolagi (Sr)
L. Hendricks (Sr)
N. Weary (Sr)
2013
R. Ellison (Sr)
B. Laolagi (Jr)
E. Flores (Sr)
C. Thompson (Jr)
J. Morgado (Jr)
So how does a defense improve from 2013 to 2014? Start by being honest and curious and looking at the available evidence (box scores, newspaper articles). Reject your own circular 'logic' that reinforces your pre-conceived notions.
Ellison was injured in 2013 and only played the first few snaps vs DLS. (according to the news article on the game)
Laolagi was injured and did not play vs. DLS in 2013.
Whittingham was injured and did not play vs. DLS in 2013.
Maybe there were other injuries, I don't know. But all three above played LB. I suspect that most defenses that lose their 3 top linebackers would not show very well. Especially vs. a good veer team like DLS. In 2014, Folsom's top tacklers played in the state game. That and an OT that will be drafted early in the first round, MIGHT have made a difference in 2014.
You should also keep in mind that in the 2013 game while the score was very lopsided, Folsom had 412 yds TO (vs. 465 for DLS). While Folsom did not score much, they did move the ball.
Well shit. I’m convinced.
I don’t even know where to start with this doggie doodoo of a post. If I print it out I suppose I could line the cat box with it...
I totally respect that you will go down with this ship, but you are embarrassing yourself nonetheless.
Folsom gained about 390 of those 412 on DLS’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th string. If you check the box score, you’ll notice that me, the DLS cheerleaders, and team mom even laced ‘em up for a series or two in the 4th. Dude...it was 35-7 at half. Get real.
Who did Folsom play again? A banged up Grant team? Oside?
Folsom lost by 30 to a ‘13 DLS squad that was equally good the following year. You’re killin’ me, Smalls!