I am pretty sure if there was a strong enough will, they would find a way to make it work. Schedules can be changed. Not giving up hope. Confident Folsom will make it happen.
Folsom looking for big games next year !
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I don't think reasonable folk are expecting them to fly out to GA or FLA or NJ. This is starting to get skewed a bit.
The main criticism and expectation is that they could organize and schedule the same types of games that Grant Union, Del Oro, Granite Bay, Sacramento, Pittsburg, St. Mary's, etc. all have. There's no chance those programs are that much more financed or resourceful than Folsom. If they can make it happen, certainly Folsom can too.
If Folsom can find a way to convince a Nat'l or State power to come to them (if they can't afford to travel themselves) so much the better.
Centennial-Corona is a public program that doesn't have the means to travel much, but they seem be able to find and schedule games against top tier opponents.
It can be done.
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I disagree. Folsom has plenty of businesses in the area that the team can turn to in order to help fund their travel needs. All it takes is effort. I keep hearing about the big pockets in Folsom. Time for the community and these businesses to step up! Maybe it won't be ESPN (this was just an example). But, despite the layoffs, last I checked, ESPN is still on the air and they still sponsor high school football on an annual basis. Patrons only watch the big games. Guarantee if DLS vs Folsom was on ESPN, people all over NorCal will be watching this game. Heck, I will.
If Del Oro can do it (travel and raise funds to travel), and Folsom was able to travel to San Diego before, I am confident Folsom will get it done again. Where there is a will, there is a way. Let's not use travel expense as an excuse. This is not Stagg High or Franklin High from Stockton. This is Folsom! C'mon Bulldogs ... STEP UP!!!
The Bishop is only one state over and fits the bill of open schedule, $$$ and willing to play anyone.
Appreciate bro. You will not find a straighter shooter on this board. You can bank that.
The Junkie.
Solid post bulldogmgc. And yes Folsom and Colquitt County can start a Gofundme account for this game and they'll have most of the money by the start of next year. Especially If Richardson got on the horn and contacted coach Propst asap. I'm sure Propst will work with Richardson as well as help him with flights and room & board discounts. For those that are saying this is too expensive, it's not if you plan it out right and take advantage of all the discounts and sponsors that would give you money to play this game. Sponsors like Gatorade/Powerade, Nike, Under Armour and so on and so on would jump on board in some capacity. Contact NFL alums from both schools and have them donate $5,000 to $10,000 to the football programs. There are so many ways to raise money it ain't funny. Stop with the "it's too much money" sad excuse. It's not if you want to make a name for yourself. I've always had a problem with people that tell me I can't do something. I prove them wrong every time on GP. Sounds like Indy needs to say, "yes we can or start believing they can", a bit more. And let me add this to the pie. If Folsom did a fund raiser for this game (car wash) I would definitely put $20 in the pot and I'll wash my own car. And I'm sure many folks in the Sacramento/Folsom Region would do the same.
The Junkie
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That folsom team returned 1 starter off the 2014 team.how they got that far was a miracle.
Bulldog makes some good points here. I won't get into levels of afluency ike others have, but I will say that money is no issue whatsoever. As Bulldog pointed out, this isn't some run of the mill public school, relying on car washes and crab feeds for money.
The issue is actually pretty boring. Just have to find one of these big schools to fit schedules together. It's tough. DLS said no and had their own reasons. SJB offered but were not sure if that was an official offer or a social media call out. Hard to say. I do think they will make it happen though. Money is no issue, neither is travel, although they have CA fish to fry before they start thinking of frying east coast fish.
I find it a but funny reading through all these forums. After Folsom wins the 1AA game and during It, all these trolls come on here and say Folsom isn't a top ranked team, blah, blah. Then I'm reading through this forum and I'm reading Folsom should play IMG, BG, SJB, CC, and DLS. Oh, and you should be on ESPN. Contact sponsors immediately! Lol just seems funny to me. Keeps me entertained during the day though. Thanks guys!
Go NorCal!
Travel and money is zero issue as stated. DLS has stated they will not take a game for the next 2 years. Convienent. I think they should cancel whoever they got and take Folsom. Neutral field. National TV game.
One of the Socal schools has to have a week 0 opening or it may not work. Still confident someone steps up. Folsom is actively calling. Just hope someone picks up and accepts. Social media call outs may be next if nothing else works.
Just curious thekingera, why does it “have to be Week 0”? I know part of the quote from Coach R said they were looking for a Week 0 big game, but does anybody have any clue if that’s out of convenience, or is the rest of their Non League schedule booked already? Where’s FolsomBulldog (Or whatever his name is this week) when we need him?
To be honest I'm not sure. I would assume that is the week that is free. The others may be booked already. You know most of these non league games are booked a year or two in advance now. I wouldn't think week 0 would be that tough for most teams but apparently most are balking at it. Maybe they don't want to face such a match up in week 0? Not too sure.
Really, that was highly disrespectful on so many levels. I've coached a few educated skinny white students that got scholly's to D1 programs. I've also coached a bunch of educated skinny black students that didn't get a D1 scholly either. So what's your point?
The Junkie
No they didn’t — they met in playoffs twice when browning was an underclassman — they offered to play when he was a senior but DLS (and Folsom) were both expecting to meet in NorCal Open until the season started
I think the specialone is kidding, sort of
There are lots of guys that can answer this better than me now, but DLS will bring back 2 elite stud 2-way seniors in Foskey and To’oto’o. I know that everyone is very high on the sophomore RB/ DB Garrett who was injured for SBG and the frosh QB (no offense to some kids that were the best available on campus, but spartan nation is drooling for a QB that can keep defenses honest — an absolute must for success against elite national teams)
Then, the usual collection of kids thespecialone mentioned
Most interesting to me is DLS. Richardson needs to wheel and deal to get this game. Gorman would be the next most interesting game because of how physical they are and would tell us something about the quality of Folsom's lines.
Word is communication has been rough. Still no word on if the Twitter call out was serious or not. I hope it was and it works out. This game would be fun and a great test for Folsom, win or lose.
Go NorCal!
Does anyone notice, it's the same 3 or 4 posters, along with some other made up names a appearing daily that are only commenting and following Folsom threads in a negative manner? I understand differing opinions, but this is getting weird.
@Streak One is there anything we can do about this? I am being as respectful as possible, with the same people essentially "following me" around these forums. Isn't trolling against the rules? Maybe ignore button?
@Streak One is there anything we can do about this? I am being as respectful as possible, with the same people essentially "following me" around these forums. Isn't trolling against the rules? Maybe ignore button?
Of course I'm kidding..sort of. What DLS does with average athletes is unparraleled. We need to put some of these recruiting stories to bed. Yes they have a few outstanding athletes, but overall they do wonders with average athletes
My job is done! Congrats on Folsom and DLS for scheduling the game for week 0 later this year!
http://www.maxpreps.com/news/wMo3QB...alle,-folsom-to-square-off-in-2018-opener.htm
http://www.maxpreps.com/news/wMo3QB...alle,-folsom-to-square-off-in-2018-opener.htm
Even better! They held out and got the game everyone wanted to see.
Folsom/DLS week 0 it is!
Look forward to it!
Folsom/DLS week 0 it is!
Look forward to it!
How about Folsom vs Bishop Gorman, IMG, Miami-Central or St. Thomas Aquinas for preseason schedules
