MTownCavs09 said:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st
Brandywine vs. Polytech @ 6pm
Cape Henlopen vs. Dover @ 7pm
DMA vs. Caravel @ 7pm
Lake Forest vs. Laurel @ 7pm
Tower Hill vs. Friends 7pm

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
Christiana vs. Mckean @ 11am
Delcastle vs. Concord @ 11am
Glasgow vs. Dickinson @ 11am
St. George’s vs. Smyrna @ 11 am
William Penn vs. Appoquinimink @ Noon

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Hoops down State 6 said:

What???.. Name a Public School in Delaware that is pulling from another State in 30 mile Radius.. Iam waiting?? Because not happen.. That's why other States is not allowing Private schools and Public Schools play each other for State Championships.. Forgot we in DE.. People lost behind time in Sports.. Prime example.. Ursline recruited Banks and Taylor to play at Ursline.. They both from P.A. Do think Dover would of have a chance.. Hell No because they is out 30 me raduis.. You only get away with that in DE.. 💯 facts..

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Hoops down State 6 said:

What???.. Name a Public School in Delaware that is pulling from another State in 30 mile Radius.. Iam waiting?? Because not happen.. That's why other States is not allowing Private schools and Public Schools play each other for State Championships.. Forgot we in DE.. People lost behind time in Sports.. Prime example.. Ursline recruited Banks and Taylor to play at Ursline.. They both from P.A. Do think Dover would of have a chance.. Hell No because they is out 30 me raduis.. You only get away with that in DE.. 💯 facts..

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Hoops down State 6 said:

Missing piont.. And all the States you mentioned. Do not allow Private and Public Schools play against each other in Playoffs either. Think you better Google the facts..smh. Only Delaware allows Private Schools to do that..smh..

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BackinBlack86 said:

That is a false statement.. Many states best programs are private schools.. CA,OH,MD,PA,NY,FL,KY,AZ,NV,UT,LA,SC,NC etc.....and kids come in from other states as well as across the country and over seas

Didn't Middletown just have transfers from PA and MD? yeah they did.. it was allowed.. The last time I checked Middletown was not a private school.

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BackinBlack86 said:

So what are you saying? out of state players are better than in state? They aren't recruiting from California or Ohio like IMG They are restricted to an area where kids can actually get to school in a reasonable amount of time like every school in DE They are located in a 30 mile radius of three states so they pull from them.. Are you telling me a kid from Exton PA or Elkton Md is a better player than one from Newark DE?

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BackinBlack86 said:

So what are you saying? out of state players are better than in state? They aren't recruiting from California or Ohio like IMG They are restricted to an area where kids can actually get to school in a reasonable amount of time like every school in DE They are located in a 30 mile radius of three states so they pull from them.. Are you telling me a kid from Exton PA or Elkton Md is a better player than one from Newark DE?

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Notursmine said:

So I will take a different approach on this. A public school will always be looking up. Sallies will only get bigger and better. The coaches and administration is in place and willing to invest. I think we can all agree on that.

So now the other view. Build a sustainable program. Invest in your program and players. That does not mean financially. Be there for them, keep communication open. Keep the gyms open, build a weight program, get in real trainers - not leg tappers. Strength and conditioning - all sports. Build it and be consistent.
What that means to a 13-14-15-16-year-old, is that they care. In turn they want to beat the Sals. They focus on that. Playing in front of 3500 in the big game, proving they are just as good if not better. WE all love the underdog story. People hop on this and want to be a part of that. Beating big brother is fulfilling. Having the goal to beat the big bad team is something you can rally your players to. Invest, be consistent, and don't give up after 2 years and change coaches. it can and will happen.
WIll the Sals be bigger and better, sure... However, you only have to beat them once. It's a goal, it's a focus. Embrace it.

It may sound corny and a pipe dream, but it beats the crap out of complaining!

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MTownCavs09 said:

Yeah, the breakdowns were something I enjoyed doing. I tried bringing them back one year and just couldn’t keep up with it. I started them back when I was in high school and then it carried to college. Once I finished college I just didn’t have time.

As regard to tonight’s game, it’s hard to say. Sallies has been steam rolling oppositions since last season and they bring a great nucleus back from that team with some added talent. Their defense is playing so lights out it reminds me of the 2021 Cavs dlineman with Durojaye, Miller-Harris and Derek Burke. Those 3 were able to rush the passer every game and would always get home. Sallies Johnson and mcneil are a force and beat their 1 on 1s fairly easily. Linebacker LJ smith is in my mind probably the best line backer in the state of Delaware. I think the sals offense is a bit underrated because so much focus is on the defense. McBride, Lego, Gaymon are 3 top tier talents. McBride has made HUGE strides since last season after being benched in both Middletown games.

Middletown however, starting a first year starter at QB who I believe sometimes tries to do too much with his legs when he just needs to get rid of the ball. A habit that most high school quarterbacks have. The 3 headed backfield in Glover, Walker, and Miller are in my head the best backfield in the state of Delaware so it will be strength against strength with them going against the sals front 7. The wide receiver units are top 3 in the state with Garrett, Parker, and Pope so it will be interesting how they compete with sallies secondary. The cavs defense is good but it’s had it flaws. The central game showed that and exposed it.

My heart wants to pick the Cavs but the Sals are just too good. Until I see someone score on the sallies defense it’s hard to pick against them. I could see an upset, however I won’t pick one. If you asked me personally I think it comes to what coach out coaches the other in the scheme of things.

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MTownCavs09 said:

Yeah, the breakdowns were something I enjoyed doing. I tried bringing them back one year and just couldn’t keep up with it. I started them back when I was in high school and then it carried to college. Once I finished college I just didn’t have time.

As regard to tonight’s game, it’s hard to say. Sallies has been steam rolling oppositions since last season and they bring a great nucleus back from that team with some added talent. Their defense is playing so lights out it reminds me of the 2021 Cavs dlineman with Durojaye, Miller-Harris and Derek Burke. Those 3 were able to rush the passer every game and would always get home. Sallies Johnson and mcneil are a force and beat their 1 on 1s fairly easily. Linebacker LJ smith is in my mind probably the best line backer in the state of Delaware. I think the sals offense is a bit underrated because so much focus is on the defense. McBride, Lego, Gaymon are 3 top tier talents. McBride has made HUGE strides since last season after being benched in both Middletown games.

Middletown however, starting a first year starter at QB who I believe sometimes tries to do too much with his legs when he just needs to get rid of the ball. A habit that most high school quarterbacks have. The 3 headed backfield in Glover, Walker, and Miller are in my head the best backfield in the state of Delaware so it will be strength against strength with them going against the sals front 7. The wide receiver units are top 3 in the state with Garrett, Parker, and Pope so it will be interesting how they compete with sallies secondary. The cavs defense is good but it’s had it flaws. The central game showed that and exposed it.

My heart wants to pick the Cavs but the Sals are just too good. Until I see someone score on the sallies defense it’s hard to pick against them. I could see an upset, however I won’t pick one. If you asked me personally I think it comes to what coach out coaches the other in the scheme of things.

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