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http://www.easternpafootball.com/district-1/2016-pennsylvania-football-writers-class-5a-state-team/

Whose going to agree with all these but hey, the guy took a shot. One heck of a backfield!

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/19/us/politics/obama-donald-trump-election.html?_r=0

This just proves that both parties are f@cked up!! In October it was the Dems saying knock off the whining. Now it's the Republicans. It's not in the cards for the near future, but this country needs a third party!!

Nice write up in the IntelI

t's rare when you see a high school football team that features a potent passing attack.

Running the ball has been a staple of the high school game forever. Only recently, with the influx of spread offenses, have teams started to try to throw the ball around a bit.

North Penn had been one of those teams that would run it, run it and run it some more (mind you, with great success over the years) and only sprinkle in a pass here and there.

And then Reece Udinski came along.

He came to North Penn before his junior year — his family moved from Doylestown to North Wales — and things changed.

Knights veteran head coach Dick Beck, seeing what he had on his hands, shifted his offensive philosophy to take advantage of what Udinski could do.

A look at the football second team and honorable mention selections.

"Quarterbacks like Reece don't come along that often," Beck said. "It would have been silly to not utilize all of his talents.

"He has just been terrific in his two seasons and is just a humble kid who understands what we're trying to do and goes out and does it."

Udinski put together a senior season for the ages, as he threw for 4,093 yards and 39 touchdowns, becoming only the second player in state history to eclipse the 4,000-yard mark in a single season.

But, as is his way, Udinski immediately deflected praise to his teammates.

"There are so many talented guys to throw to, it's unbelievable," Udinski said.

"It made what I had to do a lot easier. Guys like Ricky Johns, Justis Henley, Jake Hubler, Owen Thomas, all of them, would get open, and all I had to do was throw them the ball."

It's never that easy to do it, but, if anybody made it look that way, it was Udinski.

Go to a North Penn game and, before you knew it, the Knights would be up by a bunch of points and Udinski would have 300 yards passing in seemingly the blink of an eye, sometimes before halftime.

"If Reece played four quarters every game and we had to keep using him, what he would have done and the stats he would have put up would have been off the charts," Beck said.

Despite the numbers, good size — Udinski is 6-foot-4, 180 pounds — and mobility, he flew under the radar of Division I programs and is undecided on where he will play in college. He's considering Saint Francis (Pa.), Dartmouth, Holy Cross and Towson, among others.

"It will be exciting to get a chance to play college football," said Udinski, the rare three-sport athlete who also plays basketball and lacrosse.

"My two older brothers — I'm the youngest — played in college, and I can't wait for the opportunity. I'm going to miss North Penn and Coach Beck. Getting to know him and becoming friends with him has been awesome.

"There were so many people that have helped me over the years. I've just been very lucky."

And really good

COONEY: PIAA looking at transfer rules, but that's not good enough

HERSHEY — The top three brackets had become a private school party – five private or charter schools in the PIAA’s largest classifications, all meeting at Hersheypark Stadium for the ultimate football weekend in Pennsylvania.

And yet, Robert Lombardi was in a pleasant mood on Friday night — wrapped in his PIAA parka and explaining that the new six classification format had worked perfectly for his organization. And he had the numbers to back up why this new reality wasn’t really all that bad or out of the norm.

“There are 49 teams that played in post-season play,” said Lombardi, the PIAA's Executive Director. “Only 11 of them were private schools. That’s 23 and a half percent and that’s close to our number of our actual membership. Now, did they win? Yes. That’s why they play the games. In another year, it could be zero or three or four. This year, it’s five out of 12 (finalist).”

In addition to those five private school finalists — which included four eventual state champions in St. Joseph’s Prep (Class 6A), Archbishop Wood (Class 5A), Eric Cathedral Prep (4A) and Bishop Guilfoyle (A) — there was charter school Class 4A finalist, Imhotep Charter.

But simple numbers don’t tell the story. Because the structure that is in place is doing one thing — creating resentment and hostility because of perceived inaction by Mechanicsburg about fixing things.

In essence, teams like Archbishop Wood and St. Joseph’s Prep are almost wearing the title of the “heel” from professional wrestling. Every year when they win, there are snickers and eye rolls from public school coaches, the media and a lot of outsiders who feel the system is slanted in their favor.

It isn’t fair to kids who have nothing to do with what's going on. It isn’t necessarily fair to coaches, either, who are trying to win football games. But these programs have been villainized — rightly or wrongly — because of their success and because they are in a system that right now doesn’t seem to address any complaints that may be valid.

“The only thing that I feel bad is if anyone tries to taint anything that these kids do,” Wood head coach Steve Devlin said after his team’s 37-10 win over Harrisburg on Friday. “They are great kids. They come, work hard and practice. At the end of the day, I love every one of them. They come back to this school and this program. These coaches have made an impact on these kids lives and that’s what I worry about. I don’t worry about the outside world — (but) I don’t want anyone to taint anything that these kids have done. I love them and they are great kids.”

Again, the kids are getting punished by this format. Not coaches and not administrators — it is kids who somehow have their accomplishments looked down upon because the rules structure and the lack of a public/private split.

Lombardi didn’t seem to think that the public/private issue is the biggest one facing the PIAA — instead pointing to the fact that the Executive Board has created a subcommittee to research a change in the transfer rules. Those rules could be something that is as simple as a 30- to 45-day waiting period for those who transfer in-season to deeper investigations for other potential transfers.

“They’ve been looking at tweaking that a little bit,” Lombardi said. “They have established a subcommittee that is looking at every transfer for this school year to see if there is a trend. Those are some uncharted waters that we’ve never been in and this is in response to the membership (asking us to make it) as equitable as possible.”

Lombardi was asked whether the transfer rule is a bigger problem to the PIAA than the public/private issue.

“It’s part of it,” Lombardi said. “There are more things that the board is telling us is being reported to them than there are inequities. We want to review all the transfers and we’re looking at bylaw changes that we’re going to discuss, starting in January. The other piece of that is public/private. Since ’72, the (state) legislature changed that. If the legislature is going to change it back, then so be it. But I don’t see the legislature getting involved in that kind of action.”

If change is going to happen, it isn’t coming from within the walls of Mechanicsburg. It will have to involve politicians — likely from the rural midstate regions — that will press legislatures to make a move. And that doesn’t appear likely at any point soon.

Which is a shame, because somewhere along the line programs became demonized, and the kids ended up suffering because of it.

http://www.buckscountycouriertimes....cle_b39a7172-e812-5074-aa69-7206e790e522.html

Although pcc shit the bed, congrats to btm2070 , bighead 75 and the rest of the prep faithful on their 3rd state title.

PIAA Class AAAAA Final, Dec 9th Friday 7 PM
Archbishop Wood 10-2, Philadelphia Catholic-League Red Division
vs
Harrisburg 11-3, Mid Penn Conference-Commonwealth Division
Harrisburg may be a load but playoff experience is playoff experience and they have none of it at this level. They’re used to big game pressure coming from the conference they play in but this is new territory, territory Archbishop Wood is familiar with, evidenced by their state titles at the AAA Classification in 2011, 2013 and 2014, along with runner up trophies in 2008 and 2012. They’re a juggernaut again averaging 37ppg and allowing 13 against a rugged schedule. And they didn’t dodge anyone in non-conference games playing Wayne-OH and Bergen Catholic before the PCL wars. Haven’t shown Wood’s stats before so here goes with a few egs; Quarterback Jack Colyar is having a solid sophomore season completing 109 of 204 for 1874 yards and 20 touchdown tosses. Running back Raheem Blackshear (Temple) rushed for 1013 yards on 115 carries for 14 touchdowns, with a strong presence at receiver with 29 catches for 438 yards and 5 Tds. Shawn Thompson is another threat out of the backfield with 121 carries for 1185 yards and 13 touchdowns. WO Mark Webb (GA) is special and the leading receiver with 33 catches for 710 yards. TE Kyle Pitts plays a vital role blocking and receiving with 28 receptions for 388 yards. The line is veteran featuring junior Tom Walsh 6-2 240 at center, senior Matt Arcidiacono 6-2 240 at guard, Anthony Diodato 6-4 275, a senior at guard, sophomore Connor Bishop 6-2 240 at guard, Anthony Glasgow, a 6-2 255 junior at tackle (I thing?)….and TE Kyle Pitts 6-4 235. Since the 0-2 start (Wayne, called at 21 all), they’ve ripped off 10 straight allowing only 101 points while scoring 401. This is their 6th appearance in the state final in the last 9 years.
Their opponent, Harrisburg, is Coatesville on steroids with the aforementioned question above, can they handle it. There is no question they have talent, underrated talent at quarterback in Yahmir Wilkerson (leftie, strong arm, 60%,, 2020, 24 Tds) and a flock of wide outs including Joel Davis, Donnell Henriquez, Ronal Kent and Shaquon Anderson-Butts (Pitt, PSU) to stretch any defense. The O-Line is massive and surprisingly mobile including Raymond Allen 6-1 315, Javon Mansfield 5-11 270, Jeffrey Chisolm 5-11 260, Trevon Baltimore 6-3 280, Chris Rojas 5-10 215 and Fernando Genao, 6-2 240. Central Dauphin transfer Micah Parsons has become a force out of the backfield (begun at CD) getting 10 carries for 142 yards last week in their 42-10 rout of West Allegheny. That just doesn’t happen to a team like West A! The DL and Front-7 are a team strength with Allen, Mansfield and Baltimore plus PSU commits Damion Barber 6-4, 255 and Micah Parsons 6-3 235 sealing things at DE. The LBs are quick and decent in coverage particularly Isaiah Hall 6-2 215 and Dionte Payne 6-1 215. Everybody is fast with a yield of 13ppg and an offense at 37. They are one of the better stories in the state bouncing back from a 5-6 season last year and a 11-11 slate the previous 2.
They’re a scary bunch but will have their hands full defending all the people Wood throws at you so long as Colyar is protected with time to find his receivers. The Cougars can come on like gang busters, so that will be interesting with two of the best DEs in the country. On the flip side, the Vikings can’t really practice against speed (whoever said that?) but have seen it countless times in practice with what has to be one of their fastest teams….and on their schedule. Harrisburg is Harrisburg so it’s going to be a brutal battle in the trenches but they are mortal with their 3 losses and have not seen a team this poised with this many weapons.

PIAA Class A Final, Dec 9th Friday 1 PM
Bishop Guilfoyle 14-0, Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference
vs
Clairton 14-0, WPIAL Class 1A-Eastern Division
Bishop Guilfoyle has one of the biggest and most experienced OLs in the state; (C-#76) Daniel Ramsey, Jr, 6-4, 320; (LG-#71) Logan McGeary, Sr, 6-2, 290; (RG-#64) Kyle Green, Sr, 6-0, 210; (RT-#70) Nick Leamer, Jr, 6-2, 300; (L-RT-#62) Matt Yahner, Sr, 6-2, 275; (TE) Luke Fredericks, Sr, 6-5, 225 and #66 Kenny Brumbaugh, Sr, 6-2, 250….per vids vs Bedford, Westmont Hilltop. It’s a balanced offense at 65% rush (3664) and 35% passing (1968). Quarterback Josh Trybus (5-11, 180, sr) is a two year starter with a 64% completion rate throwing for 1448 yards and rushing for another 420. The lead rushed is a bruiser, Andrew Irvin (Harvard) at 6-1, 220 pounds with 1585 yard rushing. Most of the backs are big with Josh Yasulitis (5-11, 205), Nathan Callahan (5-10, 200) and John Fannelli (6-1, 195) accounting for 94 carries for 878 yards and 213 tackles from their line-backing positions. They have 4 receivers with over 20 receptions including TE Luke Frederick (above) with 30 receptions for 392 yards. The defense is keyed by an outstanding DL with Leamer, McGeary, Brumbaugh, Green and Frederick (see above) alone getting 242 tackles and those line-backers mentioned above. One of their deadliest weapons is P/K Kelton McGhee (6-0, 170, Soph), rated as one of the top kickers in the country. He was All State last year with a 44-yd average as a freshman!....and is averaging 43 this year. Over 71 of his kickoffs have been touchbacks. It’s a big, physical, veteran team that just got a little better with the return of running back Evan Chadbourn who went down with an ACL in the offseason after rushing for 2298 yards last year. Pretty inspiring seeing him on the sideline as the Marauders pursue their 46th straight win against Clairton after defeating Steelton Highspire last week 48-6. You’ve got to hand it to Guilfoyle surviving the last two years with a bulls-eye on their back following their initial undefeated season.

Clairton: Noah Hamlin is back under center for Clairton in a big way rushing for a score and throwing a 73-yard strike for 6 to Lamont Wade who was freed up to do his thing at tailback. Good move. He rushed for 248 yards on 24 carries as the Bears beat Farrell 24-6. Wade’s stats for the day took him above the 7,000 yard career rushing mark! As with most of their wins this season, big plays were the cornerstone of the attack with the 73-yard Td toss plus Tre Howard breaking loss for a 95-yard score late in the 4th quarter. A fast review of Clairton’s history show their winning gold in 09, 10, 11 and 12!....with runner up medal in 08 and 14 where they lost to Bishop Guilfoyle 19-18. That totals out to 7 Finals appearances in 9 years. Their offenses are always huge with this edition being no different averaging 47ppg with an unheralded defense allowing 7.

A schedule read suggest Clairton played a far tougher schedule, especially through the playoffs getting to this point with wins against Jeannette (again) 26-6, Farrell last week 24-6 and Aliquippa in the regular season 52-16. They also beat Jeannette in the regular season 32-13. Conversely, Bishop Guilfoyle played Juniata Valley 59-0, Northern Cambria 55-6, Homer Center 52-6 and a way undermanned, weak Steelton Highspire team 48-6. This was not a vintage Roller team. Whoever comes out on top, it sure looks like a nail biter….with no surprises if it mimics the 2014 game won by the Bishop Guilfoyle 19-18.

I remember bringing my son to varsity practice in 8th grade, walking to the field, carrying his thermos of water. The old coach looked at me and said, "That's what's wrong with kids today!" I said "What is?" Lamenting, he said "We used to give water out as a reward!!"

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Funny thing.. we blast each other over how a kid got to a particular HS...

... what I find really disturbing is the coaches must have taken the info.. as no one turned him in...

From Yahoo sports:

Wake Forest said it was investigating a “game-plan breach” after a loss to Louisville. (AP)

Wake Forest radio announcer Tommy Elrod has been fired after the school said an investigation found he had been giving Wake Forest opponents information about the Demon Deacons since 2014.

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson said after a Nov. 12 loss to Louisville that there was a “game-plan breach” the school was investigating. After the game, Wake Forest football staff discovered “materials left behind by Louisville … that showed the Cardinals were prepared for plays the Demon Deacons had not run before,” according to USA Today. Wake Forest led the Cardinals 12-0 before giving up 44 straight points.

Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said after Clawson’s remarks that he had “no knowledge” of the situation.

The school said in a statement Tuesday that “based on emails, text messages and phone records, Tommy Elrod, a radio analyst for Wake Forest football games, provided or attempted to provide confidential and proprietary game preparations on multiple occasions starting in 2014.” The statement said Elrod was acting on his own.

Elrod was fired by team radio partner IMG and his bio is already deleted from the Wake Forest site.

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“I am extremely disappointed that our confidential and proprietary game preparation was compromised,” Clawson said. “It’s incomprehensible that a former Wake Forest student-athlete, graduate assistant, full-time football coach and current radio analyst for the school would betray his alma mater. We allowed him to have full access to our players, team functions, film room and practices. He violated our trust which negatively impacted our entire program.”

Elrod became a part of the team’s radio broadcasts in 2014 after he wasn’t retained by Clawson as a member of the team’s coaching staff. Elrod, who started as a graduate assistant, had been on the coaching staff for 11 seasons. Perhaps he was bitter about being removed from the coaching staff.

We’re also wondering how he approached opposing teams with secrets, or if he was approached to share information. Coaches are (too) paranoid with game-preparation information and this episode only serves to verify that paranoia.

Wake Forest finished the season 6-6 after losing its final three games. The Deacons will play Temple in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27.

“I’m deeply disappointed that [Elrod] would act against Wake Forest, our football team and our fans in such a manner by compromising confidential game preparation information,” athletic director Ron Wellman said. “It is a relief that the team can move forward without his actions further undermining the positive strides Dave Clawson, his staff and the team have made.”

Pending board approval (a formality), former Pennsbury Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Mike LaPalombara will be the next head coach at Harry S. Truman. His former boss, Gaylen Snyder, will be on staff.

You're winding down your eight years as president. You're sitting there on a Sunday watching football and thinking about your accomplishments. First comes obamacare; you start to think how good it has been, but then reality strikes and you realize that rates are going up substantially, families can't afford it, and that it's going to be dramatically changed by the new president.

Then you come to the rebuild America plan that you proposed early on in your first term. Then you realize that something went awry, that the infrastructure of the nation is in disrepair in many locales.

Then you stagger over to the economy, desperately looking for something. Once again, reality strikes and you realize that this has been the lowest-growth recovery of the post-war era and that the labor participation rate has consistently declined on your watch. Also, you realize that you left an almost unmanageable amount of debt for future administrations to deal with. And you know that many of the jobs that you "created" were part-time jobs made necessary by obamacare (you know, the 30-hour week is now considered fulltime).

Your mind wanders overseas and you are reassured that the Iran nuclear deal was a winner. After all, they haven't nuked anyone on your watch, as if that's the sole determinant of success. Long term, even the narcissist in chief knows that this is going to end badly, if not for the USA, then for many in the middle east.

Next, you naturally think of the inner cities, as that's your bread and butter; you are a community organizer, after all. Then you realize that you slept on the inner cities for eight years and the new president is at least giving lip service to the concept. You hope and pray that he does not succeed with his plans, because, if he does, you are going to look really bad.

So, just when you are feeling really depressed, you think really hard and you come up with.... yes, the Cuba deal. That is going to be what makes you a great president. That deal is going to lead to freedom and happiness for the Cuban people; in fact, it's working already. Just don't ask me how!

Then reality hits and you just can't wait to get out of the White House. The days can't go fast enough. And you hope people just forget about your record, but still label you a great president in spite of no long-term accomplishments. Has there ever been a more secure prediction than that outcome!?

Well, we have reached the end of our high school football season 2016. Congrats to all teams on their accomplishments. It was another fun year. Thank you to all on the board for participation and making this a fun place to be. Is it too early to start looking ahead to next season? I hope it isn't.

for the PIAA tournament was about 71%. Those schools had a 58-24 record with 4 claiming state titles. Here is the breakdown by classification

Class A 9-4(Winner Bishop G)
Class AA 6-3
Class AAA 6-3
Class AAAA 18-7 (Winner Erie Cathedral Prep)
Class AAAAA 6-3 if you add Imhotep it was 11-4(Winner Wood)
Class AAAAAA 13-4 (winner St. Joes Prep)

Pretty good numbers

winners are
ECP
Wood
Bishop G

please post score if you can. Thx