McDevitt QB - Stone Saunders

[new2pa]

Not a fan of P-R in any way, but is this kid always like this? Sounds like sort of a punk.

"ALTOONA, Pa. — Outside of a celebratory Bishop McDevitt locker room, Crusaders quarterback Stone Saunders took a victory lap.

“We heard the talk before and we took it personal,” said Saunders, a Kentucky commit. “We came out and we wanted to punch them in their mouth, and that's what we did. ... We pretty much just took their souls from them for four quarters.”

Saunders then took aim at Pittsburgh.

“Aliquippa, you know, they deserve it. They beat us [in the state title in 2021],” Saunders said. “But any other Pittsburgh team, man, I like our chances. And I like our chances against Aliquippa, too. Don’t get me wrong. But, yeah, I think Harrisburg, Philly, I think all of them get disrespected about how they're not [seen as as] physical [as Pittsburgh teams]. And then, you know, we came in and showed how physical we were.”

PIAA Class 5A semifinal: Penalties, run defense doom Pine-Richland against Bishop McDevitt

ALTOONA, Pa. — Outside of a celebratory Bishop McDevitt locker room, Crusaders quarterback Stone Saunders took a victory lap. “We heard...

www.post-gazette.com

 

[bucksftball]

I didn't like his talking about his opponent (at all) instead of focusing on his own team, but I do understand where he was coming from in saying that in reaction to the talk out of WPIAL supporters, especially some of the online personalities. It's insulting to say or infer that the only physical football is played in the western part of the state. With that said, he should leave that talk to the guys like us on forums and twitter.

 

[northalleghenytiger]

The quote might have merit if he played on a public school team

 

[JACKY6996]

There was some chirping before the game on social media, then you have the big name western pa sports accounts on Twitter and the likes that are WPIAL ride or die. Also Ledonne’s teams are kinda known to be undisciplined in this facet. Penn hills teams under him were practically walking laundry, I think it’s scaled back a little with the suburban kids at PR but still definitely there and has caused them issues with laundry on the field. I guess it’s a give it, take it sort of deal in the case here. Definitely immature as hell from saunders no doubt.

Going a little bit into the game penalties in general were a huge part in PR’s undoing. 3 very nice TD’s called back on a stupid hold or illegal formation. Multiple games this season now with 10+ egregious penalties. PR has a nice young team to run it back next season, but they seriously need to focus on fundamentals/execution and discipline this off season. The fact that they made it as far as they did with a good bit of sloppy execution and penalties throughout the season, things are looking very up if they can fix that with the talent they possess.

 

[Fletchster1]

High school kid being a high school kid riding high in the moment. Doesn’t realize he’s a non boundary school player beating a boundary school team?

 

[tulla]

High school kid being a high school kid riding high in the moment. Doesn’t realize he’s a non boundary school player beating a boundary school team?

All looks yellow to the jaundiced eye.

 

[BradlyPitt]

Not a fan of P-R in any way

uh you sure?

anyways yeah it makes him look like a punk, but it's entertaining when there is trash talk

 

[northalleghenytiger]

It was a stupid thing to say, but I can understand it because wpial twitter accounts are also equally nonsensical

 

[bucksftball]

It was a stupid thing to say, but I can understand it because wpial twitter accounts are also equally nonsensical

For example:

PCC are heroes for playing up one classification, 5A to 6A.

McDevitt are cowards for only playing up two classifications, 3A to 5A.

 

[northalleghenytiger]

For example:

PCC are heroes for playing up one classification, 5A to 6A.

McDevitt are cowards for only playing up two classifications, 3A to 5A.

“wpial insider” twitter account is run by a central catholic alumni. It’s so bizarre reading his takes on Mcdevitt while championing central

 

[bummer01]

“wpial insider” twitter account is run by a central catholic alumni. It’s so bizarre reading his takes on Mcdevitt while championing central

Wpial Sportsmen is the worst one though. Self-proclaimed "The Content King". Massive POS.

 

[Fletchster1]

East vs West has lost all meaning. It's non-boundary vs boundary. Let's get back to communities playing communities, not cities playing cities.

 

[northalleghenytiger]

Wpial Sportsmen is the worst one though. Self-proclaimed "The Content King". Massive POS.

Yeah I try to stay away from these accounts

 

[Stalker]

Not a fan of P-R in any way, but is this kid always like this? Sounds like sort of a punk.

"ALTOONA, Pa. — Outside of a celebratory Bishop McDevitt locker room, Crusaders quarterback Stone Saunders took a victory lap.

“We heard the talk before and we took it personal,” said Saunders, a Kentucky commit. “We came out and we wanted to punch them in their mouth, and that's what we did. ... We pretty much just took their souls from them for four quarters.”

Saunders then took aim at Pittsburgh.

“Aliquippa, you know, they deserve it. They beat us [in the state title in 2021],” Saunders said. “But any other Pittsburgh team, man, I like our chances. And I like our chances against Aliquippa, too. Don’t get me wrong. But, yeah, I think Harrisburg, Philly, I think all of them get disrespected about how they're not [seen as as] physical [as Pittsburgh teams]. And then, you know, we came in and showed how physical we were.”

PIAA Class 5A semifinal: Penalties, run defense doom Pine-Richland against Bishop McDevitt

ALTOONA, Pa. — Outside of a celebratory Bishop McDevitt locker room, Crusaders quarterback Stone Saunders took a victory lap. “We heard...

www.post-gazette.com

I guarantee you he's not a punk! He's a good kid but youthful enough to get caught up in it all. You remember that energy right?
Will say all you hear in District 3 from the time you're born is Wpial this and Wpial that. I'd try to cool some of the guys after living in Pittsburgh that there was a period they dominated PA football and could back the boast. Still hear it today. Kid was just thumping his chest.

About the game, I was disappointed in PR's defense trying to stop Saunders and completely forgetting one of the top backs in the state. 240-50 yards with McD dominating the los. Still think Rams are a fine team but mystified they didn't do better with Nazir JD and the number of flags against them.

 

[new2pa]

I guarantee you he's not a punk! He's a good kid but youthful enough to get caught up in it all. You remember that energy right?
Will say all you hear in District 3 from the time you're born is Wpial this and Wpial that. I'd try to cool some of the guys after living in Pittsburgh that there was a period they dominated PA football and could back the boast. Still hear it today. Kid was just thumping his chest.

About the game, I was disappointed in PR's defense trying to stop Saunders and completely forgetting one of the top backs in the state. 240-50 yards with McD dominating the los. Still think Rams are a fine team but mystified they didn't do better with Nazir JD and the number of flags against them.

Understood about SS. Makes sense.

 

[2020sports]

I guarantee you he's not a punk! He's a good kid but youthful enough to get caught up in it all. You remember that energy right?
Will say all you hear in District 3 from the time you're born is Wpial this and Wpial that. I'd try to cool some of the guys after living in Pittsburgh that there was a period they dominated PA football and could back the boast. Still hear it today. Kid was just thumping his chest.

About the game, I was disappointed in PR's defense trying to stop Saunders and completely forgetting one of the top backs in the state. 240-50 yards with McD dominating the los. Still think Rams are a fine team but mystified they didn't do better with Nazir JD and the number of flags against them.

Stalk- do you have some details on the RB? I could not find any info? Rankings, recruiting seem to not be very public? He is really good- but seems like he does not get much press?

And I agree w you, the QB- no he's not a punk, he's just a kid and a great football player

 

[BradlyPitt]

he does the money sign with his hands like Johhny Manziel, he's clearly a punk

 

[Stalker]

Stalk- do you have some details on the RB? I could not find any info? Rankings, recruiting seem to not be very public? He is really good- but seems like he does not get much press?

And I agree w you, the QB- no he's not a punk, he's just a kid and a great football player

No 2020sports I don't. Been more distant this year focusing on college. I believe he transferred n from Northeast in Philly 3 years ago? He's a tough kid for sure. I'm not a recruiting guru but wonder how much more you can put on that frame. You never know looking at some of the smaller great backs like Jeanty at Boise and a few of the smaller Alabama backs, etc. Sorry 2020.
You might want to check in with BradlyPitt who always has a balanced take on things.