Current state of DLS-Folsom

[Jfoyosoul]

As a Folsom fan (only because I lived there from 2012 to 2019), I have become quite disappointed in their scheduling, even in years that they supposedly are expected to be so great. The fact that they can't beat Serra shows me that they either are over-hyped going into the season and/or they assume that they will be able to skate by and get to the Open. The only way that they could ever hope to compete in some small way with Cent10, MD, SJB, etc. is to schedule them. If Pitt and SM can do that, so can Folsom. DO and Grant used to do it when HS football was a lot less commercial. Maybe their main focus is really just to get the players scholarships, which is great, but then they should be honest about that rather than say they will play anyone, only to change.

I do hope they get to the Open so to at least get a real measuring stick of who they are. I am now under the belief that there has only been two true great Folsom teams since their "dominant" run - 2010 and 2014.

Streak, so you know anything about why Folsom seems to "duck" these big name schools?

 

[Streak One]

Scheduling is handled different ways and there is a lot that goes into it that we don't know about (matching dates, funds for traveling, admin support, etc)

I think Folsom has their philosophy for scheduling, which has changed a little under Doherty. It is different than many would want to see and for the most part, Folsom has fallen short of some expectations. Does scheduling play a factor in that? That is where the debate is.

 

[remc]

As a Folsom fan (only because I lived there from 2012 to 2019), I have become quite disappointed in their scheduling, even in years that they supposedly are expected to be so great. The fact that they can't beat Serra shows me that they either are over-hyped going into the season and/or they assume that they will be able to skate by and get to the Open. The only way that they could ever hope to compete in some small way with Cent10, MD, SJB, etc. is to schedule them. If Pitt and SM can do that, so can Folsom. DO and Grant used to do it when HS football was a lot less commercial. Maybe their main focus is really just to get the players scholarships, which is great, but then they should be honest about that rather than say they will play anyone, only to change.

I do hope they get to the Open so to at least get a real measuring stick of who they are. I am now under the belief that there has only been two true great Folsom teams since their "dominant" run - 2010 and 2014.

Streak, so you know anything about why Folsom seems to "duck" these big name schools?

Folsom’s 2018 squad was elite level IMO, a National caliber team for sure. Lost a close game with DLS that year. IMO that was the best matchup of NorCal powers since 2010. Hard to remember a more anticipated game than that one in NorCal

 

[NorCalSportsFan]

With St John Bosco scandal...or has it been resolved? Do players leave for MD or MV or what other schools?

 

[mrbig864]

Folsom’s 2018 squad was elite level IMO, a National caliber team for sure. Lost a close game with DLS that year. IMO that was the best matchup of NorCal powers since 2010. Hard to remember a more anticipated game than that one in NorCal

Ah yes….the infamous goal line fumble by Ngata (non-fumble upon post game tape review). Great game. Seem to remember Folsom outgained Sparty about 2-1, but DLS’ D bent but wouldn’t break.

 

[remc]

Ah yes….the infamous goal line fumble by Ngata (non-fumble upon post game tape review). Great game. Seem to remember Folsom outgained Sparty about 2-1, but DLS’ D bent but wouldn’t break.

I remember that play…… in the first half. Not much 2-1 yardage advantage in the 2nd half.The goose egg on the scoreboard is testament to that

 

[THEOC89]

Seem to remember Folsom outgained Sparty about 2-1, but DLS’ D bent but wouldn’t break.

HA!…. Not even Close….. DLS held that Folsom team to less then 150 yards passing and less then 60 yards rushing….

DLS actually outgained Folsom in that game…. To hold that Folsom offense to about 200 yards total is One of the great defensive performances we have ever seen,….

 

[SJS Lord]

Ah yes….the infamous goal line fumble by Ngata (non-fumble upon post game tape review). Great game. Seem to remember Folsom outgained Sparty about 2-1, but DLS’ D bent but wouldn’t break.

actually no. Folsom was screwed on that play but it was close so I won’t blame the refs.

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