For those who feel they have a handle on the team comparisons, your thoughts on the LaSalle - Pine Richland comparisons? Admittedly, I know nothing about PR except for what I have read. But I sense that their offensive scheme is similar to LS. Anyone capable of making a Shurmur vs DeNucci comparison? Herron vs (Take your pick of PR receiver)? Level of competition for the teams?
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Dinucci 246-355 3886 yards 42 TD (Pretty impressive numbers!)
Shurmur 200-312 2534 yards 28 TD (Equally impressive) with 2 less games
Very similar style with a quick release to primary receivers. One difference is Shurmur is able to make every through imaginable from the inside to outside of the field. In fact he earns a living in between the hash marks. DiNucci appears to struggle in the middle of the field and losses zip on his balls deep. Shurmur doesn't struggle anywhere!
Shurmur 200-312 2534 yards 28 TD (Equally impressive) with 2 less games
Very similar style with a quick release to primary receivers. One difference is Shurmur is able to make every through imaginable from the inside to outside of the field. In fact he earns a living in between the hash marks. DiNucci appears to struggle in the middle of the field and losses zip on his balls deep. Shurmur doesn't struggle anywhere!
Ed,
I have been waiting all week for one person to detail Pine Richland's defense. Do you have any info available? SJP defense has stepped up every week as the season has progressed. The lack of Reid is an issue but they seemed to have found a patch to fix that issue. DiNucci will still be a challenge for the secondary.
This post was edited on 12/11 3:56 PM by 2loudNclear
I have been waiting all week for one person to detail Pine Richland's defense. Do you have any info available? SJP defense has stepped up every week as the season has progressed. The lack of Reid is an issue but they seemed to have found a patch to fix that issue. DiNucci will still be a challenge for the secondary.
This post was edited on 12/11 3:56 PM by 2loudNclear
Some thoughts from both head coaches of Pine Richland and St. Joseph's Prep
QUAD A- St. Joseph's Prep vs. Pine-Richland[/B]
St. Joseph's Prep: Gabe Infante[/B]
On how this year's team compares to last year's team :[/B]"Well, we talk the players about our team having a life-expectancy of one year. It takes time to develop team chemistry and every team has its own identity. Our off-season program helps our team to jell together. There are some similarities that are both good and bad compared to last year's team, but we feel that every team is unique."
On how his team overcame the early season losses (they started the season 1-2):[/B]We played a lot of good competition in the beginning of the season. Nothing against them, but we're a now a totally different team. No team stays the same from beginning to end. Those games were very beneficial to us. You learn a lot about your team. Those games you lose become teachable moments. It's always a process of getting where we can be as a team."
Thoughts on Pine-Richland[/B]: They're everything as advertised. Everything they do is sound , they execute well, and they play with great emotion. They are bigger than we are in a lot of positions. Hopefully, the experience that the kids have gotten this year will help us out. We have our work cut out for us. They really keep you honest with their screen and running games."
On Pine-Richland quarterback Ben DiNucci:[/B]DiNucci is really fun to watch. I love the way he throws and how he keeps his poise. He seems like he's real cool under pressure. I know he's going to Penn (University of Pennsylvania), but I'm not sure why he wasn't recruited higher than Division I-AA."
On his highly recruited sophomore running back D'Andre Swift playing more defense this year[/B]:"We preach being able to play with depth on our team. Swift is a very dynamic athlete and he does a lot of things for us. He returns kicks, runs the football, and plays defensive back. We knew when he came in as a freshman that he could play defense as well as run the ball. For our young guys, we try to limit them playing both ways during their first two years. Once they get more comfortable, we then let them play more.
On whether or not Penn State commit John Reid's availability for this week. Reid suffered a leg injury a few weeks ago:[/B]I am not able to comment on the nature of his condition. John is doing well and is in good spirits.
Pine-Richland: Eric Kasperowicz[/B]
On the type of offense he runs and their offensive line:[/B] We run a no-huddle, up-tempo, spread-offense. We like to both pass and run the ball effectively. We have great players all-around, including a very good offensive line. We have three seniors (John Kohley, Jacob Good, and Matt Pickels)that anchor the offensive line. We're going to need a big game from them if we're going to have a chance to win."
On what they'll need to do to combat St. Joe's Prep's team speed:[/B]There's not much that we need to do differently. They are the most talented team we've played all year. We've played Central Catholic twice, but (St. Joseph's) Prep is a different animal. We'll have to play a great game to keep it close with them."
On his team's defense:[/B]: Joe Lieberman has stepped for us a lot during the playoffs. Mike Merhaut and Brandon Burnham are great leaders from the safety position and always gets us into the right coverage. Our team is looking forward to the challenge.
QUAD A- St. Joseph's Prep vs. Pine-Richland[/B]
St. Joseph's Prep: Gabe Infante[/B]
On how this year's team compares to last year's team :[/B]"Well, we talk the players about our team having a life-expectancy of one year. It takes time to develop team chemistry and every team has its own identity. Our off-season program helps our team to jell together. There are some similarities that are both good and bad compared to last year's team, but we feel that every team is unique."
On how his team overcame the early season losses (they started the season 1-2):[/B]We played a lot of good competition in the beginning of the season. Nothing against them, but we're a now a totally different team. No team stays the same from beginning to end. Those games were very beneficial to us. You learn a lot about your team. Those games you lose become teachable moments. It's always a process of getting where we can be as a team."
Thoughts on Pine-Richland[/B]: They're everything as advertised. Everything they do is sound , they execute well, and they play with great emotion. They are bigger than we are in a lot of positions. Hopefully, the experience that the kids have gotten this year will help us out. We have our work cut out for us. They really keep you honest with their screen and running games."
On Pine-Richland quarterback Ben DiNucci:[/B]DiNucci is really fun to watch. I love the way he throws and how he keeps his poise. He seems like he's real cool under pressure. I know he's going to Penn (University of Pennsylvania), but I'm not sure why he wasn't recruited higher than Division I-AA."
On his highly recruited sophomore running back D'Andre Swift playing more defense this year[/B]:"We preach being able to play with depth on our team. Swift is a very dynamic athlete and he does a lot of things for us. He returns kicks, runs the football, and plays defensive back. We knew when he came in as a freshman that he could play defense as well as run the ball. For our young guys, we try to limit them playing both ways during their first two years. Once they get more comfortable, we then let them play more.
On whether or not Penn State commit John Reid's availability for this week. Reid suffered a leg injury a few weeks ago:[/B]I am not able to comment on the nature of his condition. John is doing well and is in good spirits.
Pine-Richland: Eric Kasperowicz[/B]
On the type of offense he runs and their offensive line:[/B] We run a no-huddle, up-tempo, spread-offense. We like to both pass and run the ball effectively. We have great players all-around, including a very good offensive line. We have three seniors (John Kohley, Jacob Good, and Matt Pickels)that anchor the offensive line. We're going to need a big game from them if we're going to have a chance to win."
On what they'll need to do to combat St. Joe's Prep's team speed:[/B]There's not much that we need to do differently. They are the most talented team we've played all year. We've played Central Catholic twice, but (St. Joseph's) Prep is a different animal. We'll have to play a great game to keep it close with them."
On his team's defense:[/B]: Joe Lieberman has stepped for us a lot during the playoffs. Mike Merhaut and Brandon Burnham are great leaders from the safety position and always gets us into the right coverage. Our team is looking forward to the challenge.
So, is there any inside poop on whether Reid will play?
I know he's got a promising college and perhaps professional career. But, it is his last HS game and it is for a state title.
If he doesn't play, I think it says volumes that his current injury is perhaps more serious than people realize.
I know he's got a promising college and perhaps professional career. But, it is his last HS game and it is for a state title.
If he doesn't play, I think it says volumes that his current injury is perhaps more serious than people realize.
