CIF State Bowl (1-AA): Mission Viejo 24 Bellarmine 0 FINAL
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He was born in socal so maybe Compton first. Would you agree that his scenario and background is apples and oranges comparative to the MV kid and transferred out of family challenges and necessity, unlike the Schooler kids?
I'm even more impressed by the Mission Viejo coach and team in the 4th quarter. When MV could have done a lot more damage on offense, they migrated to a rush attack to grind minutes off the clock. BCP did a good job on defending the big pass pass, but even so, MV turned off the burner and coasted into the finish. Now that's class!!!.
They are NOT built to win a state title because they don't have the capacity to adjust. IMO that's on the coach.
Hard to argue, DLS, CC, SJB better and maybe BA? At worst top 5. Their lines are very physical and their team speed is much better than they are given credit for (i.e. Most think a bunch of white boys from the OC can't run).
Well, you have to consider a few things first. Mission Viejo is just an exceptional team. I also think that the Folsom game took a lot out of Bells. The Bells beat Folsom, a State Champion team to arrive at this game, so obviously they're doing something well. Even if Bells didn't have to face Folsom before this, I still go with MV for this game. Bells have beaten teams with size, but that MV coach has his big boys playing like D1 teams play.
You hear all the stories about Sponge Bob, but he seemed very humble and they did win the game with class.
To elaborate, they can boat race teams that they out-man physically. When they face a team like this, the other team just puts eight in the box, blitz the A and B gaps, and disrupts their running game. How about throwing a pop pass or two to the hot receiver right over where a guy blitzed? You have to be able to adapt. They actually did a better job against Folsom but Folsom was a shadow of themselves from the past five years. Forget their record, they were down.
Big mucho grassy ass especially to Streak One and NorCalSportsFan for posting play by play & game highlights for both games tonight (no slight intended for the supporting cast of contributors).
This is dedicated to your contributions (watch for larry legend 33's breakout dance moves)
Again thanks guys......
This is dedicated to your contributions (watch for larry legend 33's breakout dance moves)
Again thanks guys......
Oh I know his story pretty well, I had a class with him in college (we weren't BFF's, by any means, but we did communicate once or twice).
Yeah a little different circumstances. I remember when Schoolers were at Tranbuco Hills, they were ballers. Whatever the reasons, if they're cleared to play none of my business. Would it be my choice with my kid? No. But to each their own, choices are good, this ain't Russia lol!
But that's where Bellarmine is playing! Question- How do you keep running up the middle 2nd and long down 24 points?
Probably not going to happen since he's the grandson of the head coach guru and his uncle(NFL qb Rob Johnson) and dad are assistants. Seems odd with that pedigree that his mechanic would be so poor.
I totatly agree. I have never liked the guy! But tonight even in his halftime interview he came off as pretty classy and humble. Just might put him on the X mas card list now.
I do agree that the Bells offense hits a ceiling when they have to play top programs who stymy the Double Wing. I actually liked Janda's play calls on many occasions but those fast MV secondary players came up to defend so fast that Bells blockers didn't get out in time--I'm thinking specifically on screens or sweeps. I'd consider MV an A-caliber program and Bells a B-caliber. I think at the moment, So-Cal has more A-caliber programs than Northern CA, with DLS being the best A-caliber out of all, with SJB and Centennial being a degree below DLS. The North really excels at the B-level programs being just as bit as competitive with B-level programs from South, if not better.
I hear ya. We don't have to love it. But if that's what they and their family feel is the best option for them who are we to interfere?
Kudos to MV. Beating Bellarmine in just about any sport is a plus. The Bells are one of the oldest signature athletic programs in NorCal.
Guys is it just me or were those 2 brothers playing on a totally different level? I mean did you see the stuff they were doing? One of those brothers came from no where to bring down that int or else that was a pick 6. I know the school thing is bad but you can't discount the effort.
Honestly MV had to beat 2 better teams the last 2 weeks. Helix and Vista Muiretta. That was a solid team. Could have been 40-0 just as easy.
Honestly MV had to beat 2 better teams the last 2 weeks. Helix and Vista Muiretta. That was a solid team. Could have been 40-0 just as easy.
I actually thought the sophomore (Griffin) might have been their best guy last night. By his senior year, he should be a dynamic two-way threat.
He was impressive! Plus a Warren G's kid to boot.
Kid slipped from kicking it at Kings Park in the LBC to kicking it wit his new homies in the OC!
On Bellarmine's coaching, I think it is a very good staff. Their philosophy it seems is to create a high floor for the program, but it in turns lowers their ceiling. This is opposite of Del Oro, which would rather have a high ceiling even if it means a 4-6 season every now and then.
Different philosophies, but both are good staffs.
Different philosophies, but both are good staffs.
