From watching the teams play this year I’d say...
Tier 1 DLS
Tier 2 Folsom
Tier 3 Central
Pitt
Tier 1 DLS
Tier 2 Folsom
Tier 3 Central
Pitt
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Well I agree to disagree on it being a 100% flawed method. To be honest, it's helped me to predict the winner in games when that's all I had to depend on. Is it a perfect science, we all no it's not. Is it helpful when predicting a game. It has been for me in some cases. That's all I can say about it.
Just missed a little short on a 49 yard attempt vs DLS.Went about 47.5 yards
I never said they weren't ood. My point was that they were/are not the BEST defense in Norcal like a couple guys alluded to a couple days ago.
St Mary's scored, so yeah I can see them scoring. However, the outcome would be the same. Folsom is not the Bishop or SJB, make no mistake about that.
Agreed, not the best. Damn good, but not DLS level and not as good as the Pitt defense is playing right now. I'm sure there are a few others out there that could be mentioned too.
Ok, that made me laugh. But we knew it wasn't Sammy cause Folsom wasn't listed in Tier 4.
Don’t waste your breath Top100. Arguing with (Bulldog-Folsom-Whatever Name he chooses to go by this week) is like talking to a brick wall. Most of us don’t reply because we’ve got all his posts blocked. You are obviously accurate in your assessment, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see, that due to Folsom’s weak Non-League schedule, they’ll likely never get the benefit of the doubt over a team like DLS when it comes to selections. Let’s see if they finally step it up next season and schedule a true quality Non-league opponent when they’ve got a ton of talent coming back (not just in the skill positions either). I sure hope so, I’d love that see them knock off a big boy from SoCal or even DLS. But they’ve got to do it on the field
It wouldn't matter who Folsom scheduled. Haters are going to hate. You DLS fans are just so predictable (and boring).
BTW - Calpreps has DLS ranked 5th in the state. Behind Folsom who is 4th. With Pitt 10th. Calpreps also has predicted that DLS will get spanked by MD to the tune of 42-17. And Folsom's SOS as measured by Calpreps is pretty close to DLS.
We all know that the really informed opinions are developed by those who contribute anecdotal evidence gleaned from reading group-think posts on a message board. But the super insightful poster attends a game or two, sits in the stands with the other 'experts' and sips hot chocolate. After all the ability to create a new gmail account and sling anonymous mud is the true sign of great knowledge. (Sarcasm intended). Even coaches who watch tons of film, study the individual match-ups and scheme, create game plans to either exploit or cover the match-ups struggle to understand if they might win. I love it when an opinion is stated as if it was a fact, or an unavoidable outcome.
I am rooting for the Norcal teams to beat their Socal counterparts to bring home the trophies. Especially Placer and Folsom. But I am also rooting for DLS (and Pitt and Serra and St. Francis and the rest of the Norcal teams).
BTW - Calpreps has DLS ranked 5th in the state. Behind Folsom who is 4th. With Pitt 10th. Calpreps also has predicted that DLS will get spanked by MD to the tune of 42-17. And Folsom's SOS as measured by Calpreps is pretty close to DLS.
We all know that the really informed opinions are developed by those who contribute anecdotal evidence gleaned from reading group-think posts on a message board. But the super insightful poster attends a game or two, sits in the stands with the other 'experts' and sips hot chocolate. After all the ability to create a new gmail account and sling anonymous mud is the true sign of great knowledge. (Sarcasm intended). Even coaches who watch tons of film, study the individual match-ups and scheme, create game plans to either exploit or cover the match-ups struggle to understand if they might win. I love it when an opinion is stated as if it was a fact, or an unavoidable outcome.
I am rooting for the Norcal teams to beat their Socal counterparts to bring home the trophies. Especially Placer and Folsom. But I am also rooting for DLS (and Pitt and Serra and St. Francis and the rest of the Norcal teams).
Agree feedback, but if Folsom did actually go out and schedule a strong and reputable Non-League opponent, at least they’d give everyone a tangible reason to argue in their favor.
Why would DLS fans hate Folsom?Nobody hates Folsom, it’s the claims of being the best in NorCal without scheduling national and state powers that others schedule that people have a problem with. Everyone knows they are a great program, their strength of schedule outside of the region needs to reflect that. Until then,certain claims about being NorCals best team ring a little hollow.
Having been a coach and having that perspective, my thoughts are:
1. What they are doing including their scheduling seems to be working
2. I cannot imagine that they care about anyone arguing in their favor (for the opportunity to play MD).
3. Travelling sucks. Bus rides to SoCal sucks.
4. I bet they have a hard time getting games period.
5. The goal is to win section championships. Many of you seem to forget that. The rest is gravy. SOS does not factor in to any part of the SJS playoffs. It only matters when the state seedings are done. I personally would focus on getting my team ready for my league opponents and for a run at the section title. And let the state rankings happen the way that CIF deems fit.
6. These kids are going to play 16 games. I would err on the side of trying to keep the kids healthy all the way to game 16. Getting banged-up early sucks. 7. Some teams play 15 games max (CCS) and some play 14 games max (NCS Open). And then there is the SJS that plays 16 games max (Div 1-3). Don't underestimate the impact of playing an 2 additional playoff games.
8. A bad win is better than a good loss all things considered.
9. 'Battle Tested' can be gained in any competitive game. Good game experience is not exclusive to contests against the best teams in the state.
All that being said, I would love to see Folsom play DLS in the pre-season.
I agree with just about everything written feeback. My original post was in response was to those who insist on Folsom deserving The Open Bid. If Folsom is happy as a clam “as-is”, more power to them. If they’d like to be considered for an Open Bid, I believe they need to improve their schedule, or go undefeated again and hope DLS loses a few games during their season
Ummm, no need to use Calpreps for this prediction. Actually 42-17 seems generous with DLS keeping it that close lol.
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