WCAL Football 2019-20 - NCP's All NorCal Team + SF Chron All Metro & Merc Teams

[pc2986]

The league of extraordinary gentlemen (WCAL) and etiquette suggests otherwise.

If they go up big, Walsh will pull starters early as he always has.

This is correct. Walsh consistently gets the fifth string in the game if he can. Pc2986 is a wealth of misinformation.[/QUOTE]

We had our backup QB in the start of 3rd qtr. 2nd string D-line got a safety against Bellarmine. I feel bad for those boys Janda and his pony tail assistant coach are the two most hated coaches by every player & parent I know at Bellarmine. That is a fact.

 

[pc2986]

Question jordan and any others who wish to chime in. Have you seen both SHP and HMB play? VC beat S.I. by 10 and SHP beat S.I. by 7. HMB beat SHP by 40-0 which I think says something. I get it about Ben Burr-Kirven, but if anyone remembers no one gave SHP any chance in CCS 1 Open at the time - esp. the overly confidant WCAL fans saying SHP with Ben Burr-Kirven was going to get destroyed - well guess what? SHP cruised through the Open playoffs, won a NorCal division playoff and went to state. Just mentioning a PAL public HMB in the same post as Serra, SF & VC gets some of those WCAL fans blood boiling. Who can say for sure at this point? VC hardly dominated S.I. & if you reverse the 2 questionable calls, then maybe a different scenario...

Not on Friday night homecoming....

 

[colhenrylives]

This is correct. Walsh consistently gets the fifth string in the game if he can. Pc2986 is a wealth of misinformation.

We had our backup QB in the start of 3rd qtr. 2nd string D-line got a safety against Bellarmine. I feel bad for those boys Janda and his pony tail assistant coach are the two most hated coaches by every player & parent I know at Bellarmine. That is a fact.[/QUOTE]

"We?"

 

[pc2986]

We had our backup QB in the start of 3rd qtr. 2nd string D-line got a safety against Bellarmine. I feel bad for those boys Janda and his pony tail assistant coach are the two most hated coaches by every player & parent I know at Bellarmine. That is a fact.

"We?"[/QUOTE]


Yes “we” in terms of a fan of the team....who are you inspector gadget?? Get a life!!

 

[Rmbr26]

BTW - if anyone thinks VC is anywhere close to Serra you are delusional. We had 2 SI families over for dinner last night after game and both their boys plan line. They said they are soft when you go right at them...(Their words not mine)

Interesting comments for sure as VC's O-Line is supposed to be so dominant & in retrospect they were anything but dominant versus an aggressive S.I. team. Is this the same VC team coming into the season as the favorite and better than last season or perhaps over-hyped a bit [incl. by your truly..]. Until 2 games are played no one knows for sure: Serra-SF and then Serra-VC.

 

[colhenrylives]

"We?"

Yes “we” in terms of a fan of the team....who are you inspector gadget?? Get a life!![/QUOTE]

Ouch.

 

[ds1968]

I realize the bells have been on a decline in the last few seasons starting in 2016. And trust me, it feels rough to see so many shutout games last year and could be some this year. BUT It feels encouraging to see the bells frosh team beat Serra on sat, which gives me, and let me borrow from Star Wars, a new hope. So I’m actually looking foward for strong varsity finish this year and improved play in the next coming years

 

[jordan24]

Interesting comments for sure as VC's O-Line is supposed to be so dominant & in retrospect they were anything but dominant versus an aggressive S.I. team. Is this the same VC team coming into the season as the favorite and better than last season or perhaps over-hyped a bit [incl. by your truly..]. Until 2 games are played no one knows for sure: Serra-SF and then Serra-VC.

Not that it may have mattered, but one of the VC players interviewed on Cal-Hi Spirts Focus tonight said many seniors had SATs and did not make the trip up to SF.

 

[colhenrylives]

I realize the bells have been on a decline in the last few seasons starting in 2016. And trust me, it feels rough to see so many shutout games last year and could be some this year. BUT It feels encouraging to see the bells frosh team beat Serra on sat, which gives me, and let me borrow from Star Wars, a new hope. So I’m actually looking foward for strong varsity finish this year and improved play in the next coming years

To be honest, it's much better for the WCAL when Bellarmine is at least reasonably competitive with the top league teams, not to mention teams outside the league.

 

[pc2986]

I realize the bells have been on a decline in the last few seasons starting in 2016. And trust me, it feels rough to see so many shutout games last year and could be some this year. BUT It feels encouraging to see the bells frosh team beat Serra on sat, which gives me, and let me borrow from Star Wars, a new hope. So I’m actually looking foward for strong varsity finish this year and improved play in the next coming years

I actually feel sorry for the Bells alumni. It all started with them Kneeling during the National Anthem in 2017. The coach with a Pony Tail told them it was okay to kneel. Direct words from a linebacker on the team who actually stood for the national anthem.

 

[Defense_Rules]

The Season. Episode 7

 

[colhenrylives]

Not that it may have mattered, but one of the VC players interviewed on Cal-Hi Spirts Focus tonight said many seniors had SATs and did not make the trip up to SF.

AT least one key guy, No.85, a 6-6 TE, showed up late in the first half, put on his gear on the VC sideline and played. By the way, he's a definite prospect. VC has tons of talent.

 

[Joke Monkey]

I actually feel sorry for the Bells alumni. It all started with them Kneeling during the National Anthem in 2017. The coach with a Pony Tail told them it was okay to kneel. Direct words from a linebacker on the team who actually stood for the national anthem.

Wondering why when Serra players knelt in 2016 it didn't affect their program?
Or get any attention. SI knelt too in 2016 and nobody seemed to notice.

 

[Defense_Rules]

I was impressed with S.I. and didn't see much difference in between the 2 teams talent wise. As for VC doing what they needed - they needed the 2 very generous calls that the refs may have blown - the VC pass that looked like it bounced off the turf at the 1-yard line and the interception where VC's Moon Ashby lands out of bounds [Huh? -how in the heck is that an INT?]. 2 HUGE calls that def had a bearing on the game. Question: how old were the refs for the game as they certainly didn't look like young men. Listening to the announcers who were quite good and comments it appeared maybe the refs simply couldn't see the plays well enough to make the correct call [refs with macular degeneration perhaps?]. OK half kidding and 1/2 not as those 2 plays were game changing and I think VC was lucky to get the win in this one. Kudo's to the Wildcats for a very well played game [and IMO this VC team did not look all that impressive].

On a separate note & Apples to Oranges: S.I. loses to SHP by 28-21, then SHP loses to HMB by 40-0, then SHP blows up Terra Nova 42-10, today S.I. loses 17-7 to VC in which was a closer scenario than the score indicates. The HMB 40-0 win over SHP is simply unexplainable and could be that little HMB is the dark horse of the entire CCS. To the naysayers out there not long ago the small school of SHP went thru the CCS playoffs incl, the WCAL Champ to advance to a state bowl game. Could this HMB team be an enigma of the same caliber?

Wasn’t it 4th down when Moon Ashby intercepted that pass? Whether he was inbounds or out when you think about it made little difference. It was going to be VC’s ball anyways.

As you that “bounced” TD pass, it was hard to tell either way if it bounced. Cal Hi Sports had a cameraman filming the catch at that location and it was inconclusive. Short of a different angle with instant replay we will never know. The SI broadcast was also inconclusive. Got to go with the ref. Close call either way.

 

[colhenrylives]

...kudos to SI, though, for hanging with one of the NorCal big boys last Saturday...it was most definitely not a casual walk in the park for a very talented and deep VC unit...

 

[Defense_Rules]

...kudos to SI, though, for hanging with one of the NorCal big boys last Saturday...it was most definitely not a casual walk in the park for a very talented and deep VC unit...

SI always plays VC tough in The City and they are no pushovers. This was a #2 v #10 matchup. SI isn’t chopped liver. They have a talented team.

 

[Rmbr26]

[QUOTE="Defense_Rules, post: 244351, member: 2282"]Wasn’t it 4th down when Moon Ashby intercepted that pass? Whether he was inbounds or out when you think about it made little difference. It was going to be VC’s ball anyways.

As you that “bounced” TD pass, it was hard to tell either way if it bounced. Cal Hi Sports had a cameraman filming the catch at that location and it was inconclusive. Short of a different angle with instant replay we will never know. The SI broadcast was also inconclusive. Got to go with the ref. Close call either way.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the clarification Defense_Rules as I didn't remember it being 4th down - which I guess if it were then Moon Ashby should've batted the ball away [to get possession back at S.I. LOS].

As for the "bounced" pass to S.I.'s 1-yard line I know its impossible to verify unless you're right there at the right angle and sometimes calls just go your way [really no way of knowing either way for sure]. I think that fist 1/2 by S.I. was the best 1/2 they've played all season.

 

[Irish_Cheers]

Wondering why when Serra players knelt in 2016 it didn't affect their program?
Or get any attention. SI knelt too in 2016 and nobody seemed to notice.

Actually, plenty of people noticed it at S.I. Their administration even supported it with a letter to their constituents. I don't have the source, otherwise I'd mention it.

 

[jordan24]

Down the line, Riordan is going to be a problem. The prep football situation (shaky at best) in the northern portion of San Mateo County should benefit the Crusaders (and Serra too) going forward.

To give you an idea how close last Friday's Mitty-Riordan game was, here are the stats courtesy of MaxPreps:
Final Score: Mitty 24 - Riordan 21
Total Offense: Riordan 300 yds ; Mitty 295 yds
Passing: Riordan 158 yds; Mitty 133 yds
Rushing: Riordan 142 yds; Mitty 162 yds
Turnovers: Riordan 2 (fumbles); Mitty 2 (ints)

 

[Rmbr26]

Wondering why when Serra players knelt in 2016 it didn't affect their program? Or get any attention. SI knelt too in 2016 and nobody seemed to notice.

Hmm, I don't even remember Serra or S.I. players kneeling it 2016, but I sure do remember the Bells and for good reason - it was plastered all over the news, both on TV and newspapers nad was discussed on KNBR sports-talk radio. At the time I remember thinking it wasn't gonna be good for the program or school as there would likely be a backlash. Several of my friends who are not big HS sports fans asked me at the time something to the tune of "hey did you see that about Bellarmine's FB team -what is up with that?" [ie: they didn't care for politics carrying over into HS sports]. I think that scenario was repeated many times in the bay area due to the large news exposure it received.

 

[Rmbr26]

jordan - the stat that is a bit shocking to me is that Riordan had more passing yardage than Mitty and also intercepted Shamir Bey twice [??]. Offhand how many pass attempts did the Crusaders have as they hadn't attempted many passes in the prior games.

 

[iamgearyblvd]

To give you an idea how close last Friday's Mitty-Riordan game was, here are the stats courtesy of MaxPreps:
Final Score: Mitty 24 - Riordan 21
Total Offense: Riordan 300 yds ; Mitty 295 yds
Passing: Riordan 158 yds; Mitty 133 yds
Rushing: Riordan 142 yds; Mitty 162 yds
Turnovers: Riordan 2 (fumbles); Mitty 2 (ints)

You know what they always say? Home field = 3 points. lol

 

[Rmbr26]

WCAL Football 2019-20

Upcoming Games Fri. 10/11
Riordan vs Bellarmine at Jefferson 7:00pm
Mitty at Serra 7:00pm

Sat. 10/12
St. Francis at St. Ignatius 1:00pm
Sacred Heart Cathedral at Valley Christian 7:00pm

* Riordan vs Bells: As stated previous with all the positives taking place on the Crusader campus the Riordan football team has some momentum going for them. The close loss to Mitty has to have given Riordan coaches/players some added confidance as well. The Bells coming off a lackluster 37-0 loss to Serra seem to be reeling against the ropes and Riordan could deliver the knock-out punch so to speak. In a word the Crusaders appear "hungrier" than the Bells at this point in the season and possibly the Bells have accepted their fate for this season. Look for changes in Bellarmine football for next season.
Riordan 28-14 over Bells

* Mitty vs Serra: It is time for truth or consequences for the Monarchs whom I had lofty expectations for in the pre-season. Those hopes came crashing down with the loss to Marin Catholic 35-9 in which Mitty did not look good on either side of the ball. Grant Marin Catholic 5-1 is a good team, but is currently rated below both Serra and VC which does not bode well for Mitty. Last weeks narrow escape with a 24-21 win over Riordan further puts this game into perspective, especially since Riordan primarily a rushing team had more passing yardage than Mitty. It appears Mitty is similar in performance to last seasons team while Serra at least to date appears quite a bit better than last season. Last meeting between the 2 teams was Serra 42-6.
Serra 45-7 over Monarchs

SF vs S.I. Despite the loss of 17-7 to VC last week I believe S.I. also has some momentum and confidance going for them. The game vs VC was not decided until late in the game and S.I. gave VC all they could handle. This shows S.I. can play with the "big boys" and is competitive with any team in the WCAL. S.I. is also at home where they seem to play just a little better and especially with their renewed fan support this season. SF cannot match S.I.'s passing attack currently and will have to rely more on the run. S.I. appears to be the more balanced team on both sides of the ball and why I said previously I like S.I. in this game.
S.I. 21-17 over SF

VC vs SHC: What we now know is that the Irish are capable of playing some good football - that is for 1/2 the game. The Irish are not deep enough/talented enough to sustain a quality effort for 4 quarters and it has been their demise now in numerous games. Again like SF this game may be somewhat close in the first 1/2 before the Warrior's O-line and RB's wear down the Irish in the 2nd 1/2.
VC 42-7 over SHC

* Rmbr26 is 26/32 for predicted winners so far.

 

[HazeG]

Bells fans are praying every night and Sunday you are correct about changes coming next year.

 

[jordan24]

jordan - the stat that is a bit shocking to me is that Riordan had more passing yardage than Mitty and also intercepted Shamir Bey twice [??]. Offhand how many pass attempts did the Crusaders have as they hadn't attempted many passes in the prior games.

Coach Modeste stated at the beginning of the season that his offensive and defensive schemes are constantly evolving and adding more wrinkles each week. He used the non-league as basically practices since he came on Campus in June and focused primarily on qb under center running the fly/west coast offense leaning heavily on the run first. Each week more has been added to the playbook. Last Friday was approx 65/35 run/pass ratio, but using new pass plays that caught Mitty off guard. Also, loved the defensive strategy they put on Mitty which caused Bey to throw 2 picks and had to turn to the run.

 

[Rmbr26]

Bells fans are praying every night and Sunday you are correct about changes coming next year.

This being the 3rd season in a row of a spiraling nose-dive with lopsided losses becoming the "norm" and maybe even acceptable for the once proud Bells formidable program. Change has got to come or no student ahtletes will want to participate in a failing program as being part of a "loser environment". When its this bad there becomes a stigma just being a part of the program.

The Bellarmine situation with the largest NorCal boys only student body has made me think numerous times if the same situation happened elsewhere what the reaction would be? The Bells opened the season behind 48-0 at the 1/2 to M-A and M-A mercifully only ran the ball in the 2nd 1/2 with running clock to end the misery 51-0. In their 2 WCAL league games so far the Bells lost 34-7 to Mitty and then 37-0 to Serra never being competitive in either game.

Now imagine for just a few seconds that DLS next season lost to Monte Vista by 34-7 followed by a shut-out 37-0 to Pitt and THEN the following week was down 48-0 to Folsom at the 1/2 with a running clock the entire 2nd 1/2.

Heads would roll - Freakin" heads would roll gentleman. It would be complete and utter anarchy among the Sparta Faithful.

Bellarmine is now into 3 seasons of what I just described? Drastic situations require drastic measures and in the Bells case it cannot be drastic enough or come soon enough. I think I can hear Crusaders licking their chops in the distance.

 

[iamgearyblvd]

Coach Modeste stated at the beginning of the season that his offensive and defensive schemes are constantly evolving and adding more wrinkles each week. He used the non-league as basically practices since he came on Campus in June and focused primarily on qb under center running the fly/west coast offense leaning heavily on the run first. Each week more has been added to the playbook. Last Friday was approx 65/35 run/pass ratio, but using new pass plays that caught Mitty off guard. Also, loved the defensive strategy they put on Mitty which caused Bey to throw 2 picks and had to turn to the run.

That wheel route for their 1st score was a thing of beauty. You can just see it developing from the snap and you just already knew it was going to be a TD throw.

 

[colhenrylives]

Bellarmine, now 168-years-old (founded one year after California achieved statehood), and counting will be back. It's just a question of when and how. The Bells' JV team is 2-3 overall right now; the frosh are 4-0. So help may be coming but it probably would not manifest itself fully until 2021. As for the coaching staff, who knows? Janda is an institution at the school. It probably would be up to him whether he steps down or not. A firing seems out of the question, considering his long record of success (until now) and his loyalty to the school. It's only recently that things have gone straight into the cesspool. Bellarmine's outstanding reputation does not rest on football alone, not by a long shot. The school (which has a yearly and overwhelming demand for admission from top middle school students) serves up excellence in a wide variety of areas, ranging from academics to social outreach and from athletics to the arts. The place is an iconic Santa Clara Valley institution, a cradle of leadership in business, law enforcement, politics, religion, education, science, medicine, law, the military, you name it. Bellarmine's strong footprint can be found throughout Silicon Valley and beyond. A continued degradation of the football program will not stand much longer. It's not in the Bellarmine tradition. Change will come. Meanwhile, the relentless influence of Serra, Valley Christian and St. Francis (and perhaps Riordan in a year or two) poses severe challenges along the way. WCAL football definitely is no happy, carefree stroll in the CCS sunshine.

 

[HazeG]

Things will only change for the Bells if Armarillas is replaced . He runs team and has for years. Janda is a figurehead.

 

[pc2986]

Things will only change for the Bells if Armarillas is replaced . He runs team and has for years. Janda is a figurehead.

BINGO!!!! He is the cancer according to the players. My buddy's kid was a LB starter since Soph year and because he played track Armarillas now has him at 3rd string. No Joke!! Won't give the players name but I feel horrible for my buddy's kid.

 

[colhenrylives]

Being a devil's advocate for a moment, does this mean that this assistant coach is also responsible for Bellarmine's years of success as well? Did he just become a "cancer" recently?

 

[iamgearyblvd]

BINGO!!!! He is the cancer according to the players. My buddy's kid was a LB starter since Soph year and because he played track Armarillas now has him at 3rd string. No Joke!! Won't give the players name but I feel horrible for my buddy's kid.

Who was the "genius" who decided to go for it on 4th and goal from the 3 tied 7-7 with 1:19 to go in regulation vs SI in the 2012 CCS Open final instead of just kicking the chip shot FG for the probable win?

 

[Santa Ball]

Being a devil's advocate for a moment, does this mean that this assistant coach is also responsible for Bellarmine's years of success as well? Did he just become a "cancer" recently?

I would think that Amarillas would deserve credit for Bells success in the past.

On a slightly different angle to this, is it fair to question the competency of these coaches? Let’s assume for a minute that the fundamental aspects of good mentorship exists already, character, charisma and dedication to teaching young men that’s not what I’m referring to here. Also I hate the double wing (full disclosure).

- The double wing is pop warner (pray for a 10-7 game)
- It hurts recruitment to the school initially and to athletes after hoping for college offers
- A high quality QB would most likely want to attend elsewhere
- Likewise a great receiver prospect would say adios.
- It’s easily defended by faster athletes and bigger lineman trends

Most coaches I’ve been around are constantly reinventing their approach to X’s and O’s from the way they scout, run a drill, teach a modern technique and finally implement changes based on team strengths/athletes you have. The scheme has to fit your talent, and for years the DW has been Bellarmines hammer and every defense is a nail.

The really good coaches are also constant pupils of the sport, reading articles, attending clinics, watching videos, speaking with college coaches, etc. The good coaches can install new offense and defensive systems into a program. No disrespect intended but are these skill sets describing the Bellarmine coaching staff or is a serious change needed.

 

[Valley Boys]

To give you an idea how close last Friday's Mitty-Riordan game was, here are the stats courtesy of MaxPreps:
Final Score: Mitty 24 - Riordan 21
Total Offense: Riordan 300 yds ; Mitty 295 yds
Passing: Riordan 158 yds; Mitty 133 yds
Rushing: Riordan 142 yds; Mitty 162 yds
Turnovers: Riordan 2 (fumbles); Mitty 2 (ints)

To give you an idea how close the Bellarmine-Serra game was Friday night, Bellarmine's Total Offense was 58 yds. What in the world is that coach thinking by sticking around? The situation is becoming ludicrous.

BTW... the Serra coach showed some class by turning down the heat with a comfortable 32-0 lead at halftime. Easily could have been 64, 74 or 84 to zip.

 

[Valley Boys]

I realize the bells have been on a decline in the last few seasons starting in 2016. And trust me, it feels rough to see so many shutout games last year and could be some this year. BUT It feels encouraging to see the bells frosh team beat Serra on sat, which gives me, and let me borrow from Star Wars, a new hope. So I’m actually looking foward for strong varsity finish this year and improved play in the next coming years

Agree with the idea of hope for future seasons but that will not materialize until the varsity staff is finally replaced. THAT is their only hope. A few years ago at an Incoming Freshman Night, an acquaintance told me he went up to the varsity coach and asked what he thought about the 1 Vizion 8th grade Bay Area All-Star game and whether or not he was recruiting some of those kids. His answer..... "What game?"

Adapt or die. Bellarmine is dying fast.

 

[colhenrylives]

Agree with the idea of hope for future seasons but that will not materialize until the varsity staff is finally replaced. THAT is their only hope. A few years ago at an Incoming Freshman Night, an acquaintance told me he went up to the varsity coach and asked what he thought about the 1 Vizion 8th grade Bay Area All-Star game and whether or not he was recruiting some of those kids. His answer..... "What game?"

Adapt or die. Bellarmine is dying fast.

The use of the word "recruit" is verboten on the College Park campus.

 

[colhenrylives]

SI senior Beau Gardner, a center/long snapper, has been offered by UCLA. Nice.

 

[Rmbr26]

WCAL Football 2019-20 - "And the Current WCAL Rushing leader is..."

OK so glancing at MaxPreps reported stats I was more than a bit surprised by what I saw.
The current rushing leader for the WCAL and by a wide margin is Riordan's Fazon Ruth [a junior 5'10-190].

Here are Fazon Ruth's stats: Total Yards 802 - Avg 160 YPG - 7.2 YPC and 9 TD's which is good, very good!

2nd is VC's Isaiah McElvane last seasons' top rusher for the WCAL and its not even close.
Here are Isaiah McElvane's stats: Total Yards 460 - Avg 92 YPG - 6.3 YPC and 3 TD's.

There are also items to consider as I'm aware. VC had a tougher schedule than Riordan and Ruth had more carries [111] than McElvane [73] so 38 carries more - however the APC for Ruth at 7.2 is still greater than McElvane at 6.3 which is again impressive.

Now I'm aware that S.I., SHC and Bells do not post stats for some reason, but I'm more than reasonably sure that none of these 3 teams has a RB with more than 800 yards on the season.

Also Serra is noticeably absent from having a top RB in the stats column. Looking further Serra has the carries being shared by 5 players: QB McLemore, RB's Vince Poni, RB Hassan Mahasin [aka "the Missile"], RB Nate Sanchez, RB Jackson Lataimua. NOw take into account that all 5 have had limited carries due to sitting out portions of numerous games where Serra had a commanding lead. Next take into account that Serra's leading rusher to date is not one of the RB's but the QB Daylin McLemore at 322 yards with a whopping 9.2 YPC average. Currently Serra's McLemore is the WCAL yardage leader on offense and also the highest rated QB despite missing considerable minutes against lesser competition. On the down side I would like to know S.I.'s Teddye Buchanan's numbers as he surely is near the top of the list for QB's if only the Wildcats would promote their star player a bit more.

 

[jordan24]

WCAL Football 2019-20 - "And the Current WCAL Rushing leader is..."

OK so glancing at MaxPreps reported stats I was more than a bit surprised by what I saw.
The current rushing leader for the WCAL and by a wide margin is Riordan's Fazon Ruth [a junior 5'10-190].

Here are Fazon Ruth's stats: Total Yards 802 - Avg 160 YPG - 7.2 YPC and 9 TD's which is good, very good!

2nd is VC's Isaiah McElvane last seasons' top rusher for the WCAL and its not even close.
Here are Isaiah McElvane's stats: Total Yards 460 - Avg 92 YPG - 6.3 YPC and 3 TD's.

There are also items to consider as I'm aware. VC had a tougher schedule than Riordan and Ruth had more carries [111] than McElvane [73] so 38 carries more - however the APC for Ruth at 7.2 is still greater than McElvane at 6.3 which is again impressive.

Now I'm aware that S.I., SHC and Bells do not post stats for some reason, but I'm more than reasonably sure that noe of these 3 teams has a RB with more than 800 yards on the season.

Also Serra is noticeably absent from having a top RB in the stats column. Looking further Serra has the carries being shared by 5 players: QB McLemore, RB's Vince Poni, RB Hassan Mahasin [aka "the Missile"], RB Nate Sanchez, RB Jackson Lataimua. NOw take into account that all 5 have had limited carries due to sitting out portions of numerous games where Serra had a commanding lead. Next take into account that Serra's leading rusher to date in not one of the RB's but the QB Daylin McLemore at 322 yards with a whopping 9.2 YPC average. Currently Serra's McLemore is the WCAL yardage leader on offense and also the highest rated QB despite missing considerable minutes against lesser competition. On the down side I would like to know S.I.'s Teddye Buchanan's numbers as he surely is near the top of the list for QB's if only the Wildcats would promote their star player a bit more.

* The latest update is PG&E for our area will shut off around 8PM this evening, so no Wifi, IPh etc. - will check in tomorrow when in a different location to catch up with you all.

Rmbr, though the Padre rbs are not racking up rushing yards, they certainly are racking up receiving YAC as they are the recipients of different types of screen plays. All of these players can take it to the house if you get them in space. And that’s what Coach Bell is doing.

 

[Rmbr26]

"jordan24,[/B] post: 244504, member: 140"]Rmbr, though the Padre rbs are not racking up rushing yards, they certainly are racking up receiving YAC as they are the recipients of different types of screen plays. All of these players can take it to the house if you get them in space. And that’s what Coach Bell is doing.

Thanks for that jordan and thinking the same I'd checked that. It is similar to the RB rush stats as the Padres spread the ball out to a number of different players and their top "deep threat" Terrance Loville has a realtively few catches of 11 through 5 games [?]. Is it due to "spreading the ball around" or simply having a lot of different assets at Daylin McLemores' disposal? [not sure...]. OK apologize as lst game stats yet to be entered by Serra but still Loville's 11 receptions thru 4 games is less than 3 per game. WIll have to see how this changes with better competition - ie: VC, SF & S.I. where Padre starters play most of game.