Are you not talking because you have nobody to criticize? We have another week Until you can criticize the Schweiker hire at bensalem

When is the PIAA supposedly getting together to discuss classifications? I heard they were going to finally address it.

........and here's to a Happy and Healthy 2015

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Is it so quiet due to winter recess?
Do any of you know what is going on with these openings? Is Schweiker still getting the job in Bensalem? WT? What's the word on the street. It's been quiet. I know General Patton has heard something. Please let us know.

Happy Holidays to you and yours!!!!

This gives those in the interview process a lot to think about.

http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/communities/doylestown/pettine-sr-cb-west-coaches-and-players-have-been-vindicated/article_96ae9f39-7e63-59b6-9b10-d47c832cecdf.html

What are you hearing out of Bensalem? I'm continuing to hear that Schweiker is going to be tabbed the Head Coach of the Owls before the years end. Also, considered Plenski, but the lack of "big game" experience is what's holding them back from hiring the youngster.

What does everybody think about this new proposal for 6 classifications?

Right now there are approx. 144 schools in each classification. To crown one champion out of 144 seems like a pretty elite status.

From what I saw online about other states they have less schools per class. Texas crowns approx. 1 champion per 100 schools (not too bad), Michigan is 1 per 80, some states are 1 champion per 50 schools! Heck, at those numbers why not just give everybody a state championship crown, they're all winners right??? Shouldn't winning the state championship mean something?

I assume a major reason for more classes is the wide spread in enrollments at the top. AAAA goes from 493+ on the enrollment scale. There are two outliers (Reading and North Penn) that exceed 1,400 in enrollment. Everybody else goes between 493 and 1,384. Admitedly that is a huge gap at 900 kids (1,600 if you include the outliers), however the way they determine this is the top 25% of schools are in AAAA. So using the 6 class model wouldn't the top 16.7% of schools end up in 6A? That would still mean that 595+ would be in AAAA leaving the gap at 800 kids (1,500 if you include the outliers).

That doesn't fix the enrollment gap at all! All it basically does is add 2 more champions between the current A, AA, & AAA sized schools (a little bit oversimplified, I know). PA would then crown one champion per 96 schools which isn't terrible I guess but what was wrong with 1 per 144.

http://mobile.philly.com/blogs/?wss=/philly/blogs/rick-obrien/&id=286701846

Now that this year is in the books I was wondering, for people who have seen both Garlick and Russo more than a couple of times-- Here is my question. Would the results for Wood have been any different this year if Garlick had stayed at QB? As a comparison Garlick threw 144x for 1329yds and 15 TDs last year. Down the stretch, in the last 4 games he threw 28x. Russo this year threw 159x for 1551yds and 22 TDs. In his last 4 games to the title he threw 23x. Wood last year 13-2. Wood this year 14-1. This year's team scored 662 points. Last years team 585. Thanks to Ted Silary for the stats to reference.

Jarrett McClenton named Player of the Year.

AAA All-State Team

Does anyone think Schweiker would apply for the William Tennent job since he's he's the front runner in Bensalem?

BREAKING NEWS BENSALEM HIGH SCHOOL: Reports from the street and within the school state that the panel selected for the hiring process of the varsity head football coach has the Defensive coordinator from Pennsbury High School on it. How can this be? This is so unethical and unprofessional words cannot describe! If true, the school board should intervene and stop the hiring process today. They should select a new panel with qualified personnel.
Reports also state the panel has interim principle on it too.
I believe a Mayday, Mayday call out is necessary!

Without knowing specifics it seems like a good idea to flood the island with anything American, tourists, goods, etc....showing them what they are missing. Overt subversion!

De La Salle topped Corona in a wild one that saw every offensive record for the game (and for De La Salle) broken. This one had 105 points and over 1,150 total yards. Unreal. DLS came in averaging over 52 and Corona over 42. Still, 63-42 was a track meet. I don't believe DLS punted in the game. It was 42-42 early in third but Corona's three turnovers from there put the breaks on their season (I think they had punted once up to that point). De La Salle runs a veer option and had 77 rushing TDs coming into this game. Corona is more balance and had gotten by Jon Bosco two weeks ago, 49-41. Looks like MaxPreps has them at #9 nationally to end the season with MP giving De La Salle the #1 spot.

DLS finished 14-0 and the Huskies booked a 12-3 season. These two have met four times in the final with DLS holding a 3-1 advantage. It's also the 7th CA title for the NoCal club in nine seasons. There were 8,000 at the StubHub Center in Carson last night (seats 27,000). The game was broadcast live on Fox (and well done).

So much for defense!

Tennent has posted their Football HC position.



Co-Curricular - Head Football Coach - Fall 2015

William Tennent High School

Job Qualifications:Must possess significant and successful coaching experienceDemonstrate the ability to lead, motivate and teach young men in their respective programsAssist with the design and maintenance of a successful program Integrate the individual sports program with the educational purposes of the school
Head coach is responsible for all aspects of the program and supervises assistant coaches.

Rumors out of Bensalem are hot and heavy that he is the front runner for the position. This would be my choice as well. Plenski would bring the youth and enthusiasm, but there are not many guys out there with Catholic League experience knocking down the door for a job. Coach Schweiker has something many applicants lack and that is the support that his brother brings. His brother has connections that nobody could contend with.This would definitely be a huge loss for Egan if true.

Would you mind shooting me an email at rivalspa@gmail.com. There's somebody that wants to get in contact with you. I'll delete this thread as soon as you hit me up. Thank you in advance!

"We must learn to play the game!" These words were spoken by the former Archbishop of Philadelphia; the late Cardinal John Krol when he campaigned to save Roman Catholic High School from closure in 1985. Although he was referring to the political and social survival of my beloved alma mater, I'm promoting and referring this quote to the next head whistle blower of the great Cahillite Football Empire. This next purple and gold play caller must learn to play the game.

Could it be Marvin Harrison who has made mistakes but can be forgiven to bring high profile youth students to Vine street or could it be an assistant from the Prep or the Explorers? Whomever it may be, they must learn to play the game. They must learn the game outside of the game. Not the sloppy game played by schools like Imhotep who has incoming transferring players bragging in the Inquirer about transferring because of football--> http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20141214_North_Phila__Aztecs_fall__24-7__in_Pop_Warner_national_football_championship_Saturday.html .... no, they must be like their PCL brothers and promote the program as it should. He must be aggressive and build a staff of 10 or more because it's proven 5 can't do it. It's program must look like a professional or college team. We must learn and learn fast! Learn to play the game with aggression.
Go Cahillites!

I've never seen so much complaining regarding the PCL schools.

http://www.pennlive.com/forums/hsfootballe/

As hard as it is to say this...Congratulations St. Joe's for 2 straight champs. I'm not going to complain about any private vs. public like others have but there is something about seeing a town come together around their school! Sad to see Pine Richland lose, it's been awesome to see that community come together and rally around this team that came out of nowhere this year (after going 4-5 and 5-5 the last 2 years!) St. Joe's earned that win for sure. Do they have a lot returning next year? What are the odds they're back in Hershey? I'd say odds are PR is a one and done here on Hershey appearances, they look like they're losing a lot.

Congratulations to Archbishop Wood - 4 straight appearances and 3 championships in 4 years. I think they're 54-7 over the last 4 years! Quite an accomplishment, it takes a lot of talent, great coaching, and some luck to make a run like that. Again sad to see a WPIAL team in Central Valley lose. Can Archbishop Wood do it again next year - how much talent are they losing? Central Valley has a great history in their short existence, not sure if they'll contend again next year but they'll be back eventually!

Clairton...the end was just embarrassing. 6 appearances in the title game in 7 years. They've won 4 and lost 2. They stand a good chance to get back next year (as they do any year) with Wade coming back but they need to learn how to lose and the coaches and players need to learn a little humility. 6 appearances in 7 is a great run but again...the conduct was utterly embarrassing to the WPIAL.

Last but not least. South Fayette - 32 straight wins. 2 Straight PIAA championships. 3 appearances in 5 years in Hershey. 65-6 record over the past 5 years and some great victories including a 3-0 record over Aliquippa, 2-0 over Hickory, and the signature win for the program against Imhotep last year 41-0. This is quite a run they're on! You just have to love a public school going on a run like this, it's a huge testament to the coaching and what's happening at the middle school/JV levels too! Next year they return the entire starting offensive line, their 2,100 yard running back and their #1 and #3 receivers. They're losing Brumbaugh but they have to be an early favorite (along with Aliquippa and Hickory) in the west. It will be interesting to see if they end up taking a 44 game winning streak into Heinz Field against Aliquippa next year in November (obviously a lot of games to be played between now and then).
This post was edited on 12/14 10:30 PM by WPIAL_Fball

It's that time again. Nominations for all city offensive and defensive linemen?

Since I'm tired of reading arguments about recruiting, private schools, and who lives where, let's get at each other's throats about football again. After the state championships, I started doing some research to put this together. Local newspaper coverage and MaxPreps helped a lot with stats and narrative. When in doubt, good players on great teams got ephemeral bonus points. The roster construction is the same as the AP All State teams the past two years in terms of positions and numbers at each. I did add one category, jumbo athletes, because the OL/DL types get overlooked in a sea of skill players. Here it is:

Quarterbacks
Ben DiNucci, Pine-Richland: 278-401, 4,269 yards, 46 TDs - 9 INTs
Kyle Schurmur, LaSalle: 200-312, 2,523 yards, 28 TDs
Jordan Young, Coatesville: 208-324, 2,270 yards, 20 TDs - 8 INTs / 147 carries for 669 yards, 21 TDs

Stellar season by DiNucci, who should walk away with just about every state player of the year award after setting the all class single season yards record. Schurmur led the always explosive LaSalle passing attack and was third in the state in all passing categories at the end of his season (finished 6th in yards and TDs). Young was the only player in the state with 20 TDs passing and rushing.

HM: Brandon McIlwain, Council Rock North; Gabe French, DuBois; Devante Cross, Parkland; Kevin Caldwell, Benjamin Franklin; Tyler McNulty, Downingtown West; Brent Laffoon, Pen-Trafford

Running Backs
Charles Snorweah, Pennsbury: 313 carries for 2,780 yards, 38 TDs
Terry Loper, WC Rustin: 235 carries for 2,227 yards, 27 TDs.
Gerald Douglas, Stroudsburg: 256 carries for 1,916 yards, 23 TDs
Jake McCarthy, Scranton: 171 carries for 1,730 yards, 26 TDs / 30 total TDs

Snorweah led the state in rushing by over 500 yards and was a one man band in the playoffs for Pennsbury. Loper also put up a 2,000 yard season out of the Wing-T. Douglas was the state's leading rusher in the regular season and carried the offensive load for a 10-1 Stroudsburg team. McCarthy was the only back in the state to average over 200 yards per game, and despite breaking his ankle in week 8, still finished in the top 10 in the state in rushing yards.

HM: Connor Slomka, Pine-Richland; Saquon Barkley, Whitehall; Miles Sanders, Woodland Hills; Joe Unangst, Pennridge; Josh Adams, CB South; Lex Rosario, Delaware Valley

Wide Receivers
Michael Merhaut, Pine-Richland: 103 catches for 1,488 yards, 14 TDs
Ryan Hubley, Oxford: 93 catches for 1,480 yards, 19 TDs
Deonte Ramsey, Carlisle: 94 catches for 1,288 yards, 12 TDs

This trio of receivers became the first three players in state 4A history with over 90 catches, and each held the state single seaon receptions record at one point. Merhaut finished two yards shy of the 4A single season receiving yards record. Hubley set a single game TD catches record with 7. And Ramsey led a massive turnaround for Carlisle.

HM: Rafael Rodriguez, Benjamin Franklin; D'ondre Gastion, Pine-Richland; Kenny Yeboah, Parkland; Tim Vecchio, Penn-Trafford; Amechie Walker, Harrisburg; Jimmy Clark, Coatesville

Tight End
Cary Angeline, Downingtown East: 66 catches for 1,015 yards, 10 TDs

At 6'7, 230 pounds, Angeline is virtually uncoverable for high school defensive backs. He will be one of Pennsylvania's most heavily recruited players in the 2016 cycle.

HM: Amir Ealey, Coatesville; Charlie Hemcher, LaSalle; Kyle Walsh, Easton

Offensive Linemen
Jon Runyan, St. Joseph's Prep
Michael Fleming, Easton
Eric McAlister, Pittsburgh Central Catholic
Tyler Hudanick, Seneca Valley
John Kohley, Pine-Richland

The most difficult group to select and I tried to avoid just taking guys on reputation. Runyan help Prep maul their way to a state championhip. I watched Fleming week in and week out have a fabulous season paving the way for 4,000 rushing yards by Easton. Kohley both was a key offensive cog on the best offense in Pennsylvania. Hudanick, despite playing for 2-8 Seneca Valley, was a Pittsburgh Post Gazette All-22 selection and is one of the most highly regarded lineman in the state. And McAlister was the best offensive player on the WPIAL finalists.

HM: Forrest Myers, Easton; Chris Zerbe, Wilson West Lawn; Ed Mooney, St. Joseph's Prep; Alex Paulina, Canon MacMilan; Donovan McNelis, Penn-Trafford; Jacob Good, Pine-Richland; Austin O'Neill, Pennsbury

All Purpose
Shane Simpson, Easton: 233 carries for 2,124 yards, 33 TDs / 31 catches for 344 yards, 5 TDs / 41 total TDs / 3 INTs
D'Andre Swift, St. Joseph's Prep:: 137 for 1,045, 13 TDs / 33 catches for 495 yards, 6 TDs / 21 total TDs

Simpson led the state in total touchdowns with 41 and was a game breaker as a runner, receiver, return man, and defensive back. Swift took over the state championship game and is one of the best sophomores in America. The best offensive weapon on the best team in Pennsylvania.

Defensive Linemen
Jake Strain, St. Joseph's Prep
Amir Wallace, Parkland: 66 tackles, 15.5 sacks
Austin Rosa, Wilson West Lawn: 71 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 18 TFL, 2 FF, INT, 2 defensive TDs
Micah Parsons, Central Dauphin: 121 tackles, 18.5 sacks, 14 TFL, INT, FF, 3 blocked kicks

It was a really good year for Pennsylvania defensive linemen. The headliner in the freshman Parsons, who put up insane numbers for anybody, but particularly for a 14 or 15 year old playing varsity football. Wallace led District 11 and set a school record for sacks. Rosa was the conference DPOY for the state's stingiest defense. And Strain had another massive year for the state champs (just wish the PCL had defensive statistics somewhere so I could give him more credit).

HM: Shareef Miller, George Washington; Layne Skundrich, North Allegheny; Joe DuMond, St. Joseph's Prep; Kevin Givens, Altoona

Linebackers
Preston Saylor, Parkland: 120 tackles, 16 TFL, 4 sacks
Connor Ritter, Wilson West Lawn: 101 tackles, 17 TFL, 5.5 sacks, FF, INT
Steven McNeal, Central Dauphin: 140 tackles, 13 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 FF
Christian Randall-Posey, Penn Hills: 88 tackles, 13.5 TFL12.5 sacks
Joe Lieberman, Pine-Richland: 113 tackles, 12 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT

Saylor led District 11's best defense in tackles and tackles for loss, and made their play of the year with his blocked punt against Easton. Ritter was the most productive player on Wilson's defensive, which gave Pine-Richland everything they could handle. McNeal was the Mid Penn DPOY and has the most tackles I've seen in 4A this year researching this team. Randall-Posey had huge sack numbers as a rush linebacker. And Lieberman (whose stats don't include WWL and SJP games) was the defensive engine for the state runner up.

HM: Stephen Pawling, Coatesville; Andy Davidson, Emmaus; Ryan Brady, LaSalle; Tim Spinelli, Cumberland Valley; Ike Schannauer, Wilson West Lawn; Thomas Johnson, St. Joseph's Prep

Defensive Backs
John Reid, St. Joseph's Prep: 2 INTs, 1 defensive TD / 36 catches for 699 yards, 12 TDs
Damar Hamlin, Pittsburgh Central Catholic: 45 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 4 INT, 3 defensive TDs
John Petrishen, Pittsburgh Central Catholic: 48 tackles, 2 INT / 4 return TDs
Jimmy Herron, LaSalle: 4 INT, 1 INT return TD / 71 catches for 931 yards, 12 TDs

Also a tough position to peg, but here the reputation guys are well deserving. Petrishen and Hamlin tag teamed in the best secondary in the state and helped carry an offensively limited but defensively nasty PCC team to the WPIAL finals. Reid is the best college prospect in the senior class and the best player on the best team. I needed to find a spot for Herron, who was an all PCL defensive back, and the most productive receiver in city history.

HM: John Fox, Wilson West Lawn; Jay Stocker, Coatesville; Yeedee Thaenrat, Father Judge; Jarey Elder, Parkland; Brendan Burnham, Pine-Richland;

Defensive All Purpose
Khaleke Hudson, McKeesport: 155 carries for 1,573 yards, 24 TDs / 28 tackles, 1 sack, 3 INT, FF
Jake Young, Freedom: 53 tackles, 3 FF, 2 INT, 3 defensive touchdowns / 43 catches for 581 yards, 5 TDs / two return TDs / Averaged 32 yards per punt.

Hudson led the WPIAL Quad-A class in rushing and will be one of the most highly recruited safties in Pennsylvania for 2016. Young did everything for the team with the biggest turnaround in the state (2-8 to 9-3). Had five defense/special teams touchdowns, led his team in receiving, returned kicks and punts, punted, and kicked extra points.

Jumbo Athletes
Trey Blanford, Penn-Trafford
Michal Menet, Exeter: 71 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 2 FF, 1 blocked kick

I added this category myself. Blanford is one of the best defensive ends in Pennsylvania and the best lineman on one of the most explosive offenses in Pennsylvania. Menet is a freak, a Rivals250 junior who is a nasty blocker and one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the state.

Kick Specialist
Jake Bissell, Parkland: 8-12 FG, long of 43, 58 XP, 39 touchbacks, 38.5 yards per punt.

Huge special teams weapon for the state quarterfinalists. Able to flip the field as a punter adding to Parkland's defensive weapons. Expanded the red zone with his range and a touchback machine in the return game.

What's brewing with the District 1 Quad-A vacancies?

Pending are two Suburban One schools in Bensalem and CB West, and down in the Ches-Mont American is Kennett and Oxford.

Are there any other 4A vacancies in District 1, and have any of the above revealed where they are in their process?

This post was edited on 12/18 12:26 PM by Patton2Moscow

any news on looking for there new coach,heard a former archbishop ryan coach was told to apply (Glen Galione) what about former west coach (Chris Felton) isnt he still in building

Word out of Bensalem is that the search committee is down to 3 choices the candidates are as follows:
STEVE SCHWEIKER-former Conwell Egan assistant coach
JIM GOBER-Morrisville head coach, cr north assistant and GA assistant
LEO PLENSKI-former Bristol High School head coach