Where the heck is Riverside? Never heard of that HS... Are we talking NOVA?

riverside is a new school in loudon

Battlefield hired the guy from freedom (south riding)

so the latest 2 hires (Battlefield, Riverside) were a combined 4-36 at their previous schools? the applicant pool of qualified candidates must be pretty shallow.

Riverside chose a drunk averaging one win a season over Broad Run coach who has averaged 9 wins a year over last 5 years.
No one can win at Freedom, so maybe that guy isn't as bad, but still, Battlefield job wasn't hotly contested? Excellent program.
Riverside? Brand new school in Loudoun. Had to have a lot of applicants. One problem with Riverside, however, is that the school is mostly Indian, dot, not the feathers.
Great debate team, horrible football pool for talent.

Marc Matthie takes over at T.C. Williams.

Rumor is that Rick Rivera lands Lee

Edison is still open... Hearing a current assistant will be taking over.

WHSgrad Wrote:
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> Is this the same Brian Day that won 2 games in 2
> seasons at Herndon?
>
> Heard a wild story about him years ago getting so
> drunk he walked into a residence where he was
> unknown and passed out on their couch!!!???
> Wonder if there is any validity to that rumor?
>
> Great pick for Riverside!!!!!


Even if it isn't true, it's a great story!

Just think of how much money could be saved by either eliminating high school football or making it pay for itself…or even throwing off a little extra for FCPS.

Rumor Wrote:
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> Riverside chose a drunk averaging one win a season
> over Broad Run coach who has averaged 9 wins a
> year over last 5 years.
> No one can win at Freedom, so maybe that guy isn't
> as bad, but still, Battlefield job wasn't hotly
> contested? Excellent program.
> Riverside? Brand new school in Loudoun. Had to
> have a lot of applicants. One problem with
> Riverside, however, is that the school is mostly
> Indian, dot, not the feathers.
> Great debate team, horrible football pool for
> talent.

So why would you think there would be a lot of applicants for a school with a horrible talent pool? You contradict your own post.

What happened to the guy at Edison? I thought they were going thru a rebuilding process with him.

The word on the street is that a former assistant will take over, but keep in mind that only two of them are teachers (Powell, Laguna) with only one of them teaching for FCPS. Hogan and Cliatt would be great HC but their not teachers, Hopefully a decison will be made soon.

County Finances Wrote:
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> Just think of how much money could be saved by
> either eliminating high school football or making
> it pay for itself…or even throwing off a little
> extra for FCPS.


Before you spout off, make sure you know what you are talking about. Football is the ONLY sport that is a money maker. The county only pays for transportation to away games, referees and field maintenance. The gate from the games more than covers these expenses and provides significant funding to every other sport. If you want to save money get rid of all the girls sports, everyone of them (except b-ball at a couple of schools) is huge money loser.

Matthie to TC is a great move for the school and the Northern Region as a whole. He will do well there and the kids will benefit from it.

This will hurt Centreville considering they already lost another defensive coach at the end of last season.

Eric Killson, former West PO assistant is the HC at Lee.

I like Matthie to TC. What kind of staff will he take over there? Is he taking Centreville guys?

Pilson to Lee is another good move. We need more young coaches out there so this ole' good boy network can ride off into the sunlight.

Edison is the last one remaining! What other candidates are available? Everrete from Westfield? he has ties to that area. How about a coordinator from hayfield, Lake braddock, etc.

I like Matthie to TC. What kind of staff will he take over there? Is he taking Centreville guys?

Pilson to Lee is another good move. We need more young coaches out there so this ole' good boy network can ride off into the sunlight.

Edison is the last one remaining! What other candidates are available? Everrete from Westfield? he has ties to that area. How about a coordinator from hayfield, Lake braddock, etc.

FBWatcher Wrote:
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> County Finances Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Just think of how much money could be saved by
> > either eliminating high school football or
> making
> > it pay for itself…or even throwing off a
> little
> > extra for FCPS.
>
>
> Before you spout off, make sure you know what you
> are talking about. Football is the ONLY sport
> that is a money maker. The county only pays for
> transportation to away games, referees and field
> maintenance. The gate from the games more than
> covers these expenses and provides significant
> funding to every other sport. If you want to save
> money get rid of all the girls sports, everyone of
> them (except b-ball at a couple of schools) is
> huge money loser.

I say cancel all high school sports as they are a drain on the budget. If the County doesn't make some major cuts, you just watch, there will be MAJOR increases in taxes.

get rid of them all Wrote:
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> I say cancel all high school sports as they are a
> drain on the budget.

Unfortunately for you we live, as they say, IN A SOCIETY. And high school sports are a proud American tradition for well over a 100 years. While your comments have merit they will never ever come close to fulfillment (other than the tax increases which would happen anyway).

In the meantime, you can join the long list of those wanting school to consist of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. No Recess. No Assemblies. No Foreign Languages. No Band. No Orchestra. No Music Instruction. No Science Fairs. No After-School Clubs. No Sports. No Fun. No AP/IB Classes. No School-based Driver's Ed. No Anything-Other-Than-Sitting in a (spartan)-Classroom with a (preferably underpaid)-Teacher with no Smartboard or any modern technology other than a chalkboard.

Now back to football.

highschoolfootballisamerican Wrote:
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> get rid of them all Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I say cancel all high school sports as they are
> a
> > drain on the budget.
>
> Unfortunately for you we live, as they say, IN A
> SOCIETY. And high school sports are a proud
> American tradition for well over a 100 years.
> While your comments have merit they will never
> ever come close to fulfillment (other than the tax
> increases which would happen anyway).
>
> In the meantime, you can join the long list of
> those wanting school to consist of Reading,
> Writing and Arithmetic. No Recess. No
> Assemblies. No Foreign Languages. No Band. No
> Orchestra. No Music Instruction. No Science
> Fairs. No After-School Clubs. No Sports. No
> Fun. No AP/IB Classes. No School-based Driver's
> Ed. No Anything-Other-Than-Sitting in a
> (spartan)-Classroom with a (preferably
> underpaid)-Teacher with no Smartboard or any
> modern technology other than a chalkboard.
>
> Now back to football.

Languages, music, science are cheap compared to sports.

Ask yourself this, will football help you in the job market?

The joke will be on your kids when the best they can do is McDonalds after Asian and European companies take over. Sure, school is not as fun there, but they deliver on education.

joke will be on you Wrote:
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> The joke will be on your kids when the best they
> can do is McDonalds after Asian and European
> companies take over. Sure, school is not as fun
> there, but they deliver on education.

Been hearing that nonsense since the 1980s. Partly true. Mostly not. Not everyone can be a straight A Ivy Leaguer. My kids played High School football. Went to college. Doing fine. Worry about yourself.

Now back to football.

Why do I love high school football?

I can't take credit for this but it rings true.

http://lambertfootball.com/lovehighschoolfootball/

>
> Ask yourself this, will football help you in the
> job market?
>
> The joke will be on your kids when the best they
> can do is McDonalds after Asian and European
> companies take over. Sure, school is not as fun
> there, but they deliver on education.


Once again the jackass speaks. There are many studies that show a direct correlation with participation in HS sports and success in life. It took about three seconds to find this article in Forbes http://fortune.com/2014/06/19/high-school-sports-business-cornell-job-market/
- there were many more.

BTW HS athletes also do significantly better in GPA - about a 1/2 point difference in NOVA.

FBWatcher Wrote:
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> >
> > Ask yourself this, will football help you in
> the
> > job market?
> >
> > The joke will be on your kids when the best
> they
> > can do is McDonalds after Asian and European
> > companies take over. Sure, school is not as fun
> > there, but they deliver on education.
>
>
> Once again the jackass speaks. There are many
> studies that show a direct correlation with
> participation in HS sports and success in life. It
> took about three seconds to find this article in
> Forbes
> http://fortune.com/2014/06/19/high-school-sports-b
> usiness-cornell-job-market/
> - there were many more.
>
> BTW HS athletes also do significantly better in
> GPA - about a 1/2 point difference in NOVA.

Once again, Biff shows his ignorance. The article contains numerous disclaimers.

Also, if sports are SO valuable, why don't leading schools such as Harvard and Yale place more emphasis on them? There is a whole world of education out there beyond Virginia Tech and 'Bama, you know.

statistical sandy Wrote:
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> Also, if sports are SO valuable, why don't leading
> schools such as Harvard and Yale place more
> emphasis on them? There is a whole world of
> education out there beyond Virginia Tech and
> 'Bama, you know.

It's not like Harvard and Yale don't have sports.
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highschoolfootballisamerican Wrote:
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> statistical sandy Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
>
> > Also, if sports are SO valuable, why don't
> leading
> > schools such as Harvard and Yale place more
> > emphasis on them? There is a whole world of
> > education out there beyond Virginia Tech and
> > 'Bama, you know.
>
> It's not like Harvard and Yale don't have sports.

NVCC has sports, too. It is a question of priority.

Chad Lewis (son of Vaughn Lewis) will be the next coach at Edison!

I heard a player attacked a coach with scissors and pliers? This can't be true

EagleFan Wrote:
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> Chad Lewis (son of Vaughn Lewis) will be the next
> coach at Edison!


Now that would be a GREAT hire for Edicson. Also, Vaughn has been or still is his Offensive Coordinator, not sure he's still doing it though.

I'm not a big Eagles fan but think Vaughn is a great coach, and by all accounts Chad is also.

Lewis was offered the job last year but turned it down. Not sure he would apply again! I think one of the current assistants will take over.

Edison needs to bring in a coach with scructure and stability, the AD should not be allowed to have any say on the hire because he is a complete idiot!!! Who would have ever thought that schools like Lee, Falls Church, and Wakefield would be blowing Edison away in football on a yearly basis? The school has talent, just needs to bring in the right coach.

Slubdawg Wrote:
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> EagleFan Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Chad Lewis (son of Vaughn Lewis) will be the
> next
> > coach at Edison!
>
>
> Now that would be a GREAT hire for Edicson. Also,
> Vaughn has been or still is his Offensive
> Coordinator, not sure he's still doing it though.
>
> I'm not a big Eagles fan but think Vaughn is a
> great coach, and by all accounts Chad is also.

What makes you think he is a good pick. He has an overall losing record at Stafford and has had two 1-9 seasons in a row.

I haven't seen anything about Matthie to TC Williams. Is this confirmed? Also Chad Lewis to Edison has not been confirmed either. What's the latest with these schools? They should have announced their new coaches before Spring Break!

Rumor has it that they started interviewing last week. One insider (asst AD) and 3 out-of-towners were interviewed (none of the assistant coaches were interviewed.), not sure how many were cut, but final interviews with principal is next. Expect an announcement next week.

Rumor has it that one of the Coaches from Friendship Collegiate is trying to get the job

Who is Pilson?how long has he been coaching in the region, anybody know?

Pilson played at Braddock. Coached at Washington Lee, Falls Church and West Potomac. Been at WestPo for 3 seasons or so.

EaglesFan Wrote:
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> Rumor has it that they started interviewing last
> week. One insider (asst AD) and 3 out-of-towners
> were interviewed (none of the assistant coaches
> were interviewed.), not sure how many were cut,
> but final interviews with principal is next.
> Expect an announcement next week.


Are the ever going to announce the new Edison Head Coach, seems like this delay puts him at quite a disadvantage? Lots to do between now and August.

What the latest on Edison hiring a coach? Anybody heard?

Another season ruined by that idiot Stoy. They should have fired him instead of Woodleif.

EdsionDad Wrote:
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> Another season ruined by that idiot Stoy. They
> should have fired him instead of Woodleif.


I'm with Edison Dad. What's the delay? Let's get off season Edison football started. Maybe the "powers that be" are going to just skip over 2015 fall football.

Why does it matter, you are gonna suck anyway!

Big Sherm Wrote:
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> Why does it matter, you are gonna suck anyway!


Come on. It sounds like they don't wanna suck.
Get football started at Edison

Pilson?

wow

Rumors that Centreville is about to land a significant transfer. Not details. Anyone hurd anything?

Lots of schools participating in passing leagues.
Where's Edison? "Champions are made in the offseason"
Coach Woodlief would have taken care of us. Instead we have a big fat nothing.
Activities Director is worthless.

Heard Edison hired the Asst. Activities Director.
So maybe they will be up and running soon?

Edison web site now lists assistant activities director Rodney Boyle as head football coach. Congrats Coach Boyle. Bring those Eagles back!!

Never heard of Coach Boyle, what are his quals?

If it's true, it is a great hire for the Eagles. He's not a retread or recycled coach like usually happens. He is in the school, very familiar with the student population and surrounding community. He'll represent the school in a positive manner. He'll do well I believe.

ehs80 Wrote:
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> If it's true, it is a great hire for the Eagles.
> He's not a retread or recycled coach like usually
> happens. He is in the school, very familiar with
> the student population and surrounding community.
> He'll represent the school in a positive manner.
> He'll do well I believe.

I admit the recycling of coaches is tired out. If "Working in the school" is his best qualification, I'd stick with recycling. After all the cafeteria workers have the same qualifications. I don't know what his current position is, as you did not state it.
Sounds like this is a buddy hire? Does he have something on someone?
Best of luck to all at Edison.

What schools will be returning the most and who will be completely rebuilding next year?

The schools are broke, or so they say, but we still have football.

When that goes, maybe, just maybe, Garza will have regained some credibility.

What cost is football to the community? The only money the county pays is transportation and coaches stipends (pennies for the hours put in). If you cut football then you cut all sports. Football tickets sales and concessions are what keeps the other sports running. Sick and tired of hearing about cutting sports for money. That is never the answer.

Don't change start times. Cut back on assistant principals, and support staff who don't do anything. No two years of PE in HS, no school nurse, no career and transition specialists. Don't have curriculum specialist, assessment coaches, and elementary foreign language. Get rid of libraries and librarians in high school( everything is online). Expand vocational programs and academy classes and get rid of bs classes in school. Give alternate paths for students and get more out of the money we do have.

who wins the region next year? Westfield? LB?

In alphabetical order I think the top four teams in 6A North would be Centreville, Lake Braddock, South County and Westfield. A lot of teams lost a lot of talent so it will be interesting to see how it shakes out. You gotta figure Battlefield, Patriot, Robinson, Chantilly and West Springfield would be in the mix.

RydelllRoad Wrote:
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> In alphabetical order I think the top four teams
> in 6A North would be Centreville, Lake Braddock,
> South County and Westfield. A lot of teams lost a
> lot of talent so it will be interesting to see how
> it shakes out. You gotta figure Battlefield,
> Patriot, Robinson, Chantilly and West Springfield
> would be in the mix.

Any thoughts on order of finish in each of the four conferences?

In Conference 6 (FKA Liberty), as realigned, I'd say the favorite would have to be Hayfield. Conference 6 includes Hayfield, Fairfax, Langley, Madison, McLean, South Lakes, Washington - Lee, and Yorktown.

I would think a 2015 finish for Conference 6 would be something like:

Hayfield
Yorktown
Madison
Washington-Lee
Langley
Fairfax
McLean
South Lakes

What will the Concorde results look like?

Westfield
Centreville
Robinson
Oakton
Herndon
Chantilly

Can any of the bottom four contend with the top two??

RydelllRoad Wrote:
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> I would think a 2015 finish for Conference 6 would
> be something like:
>
> Hayfield
> Yorktown
> Madison
> Washington-Lee
> Langley
> Fairfax
> McLean
> South Lakes

I agree with your #1 and your bottom two, though I think there is a slight chance that SL could overtake McLean.

I'd reorder 2 - 6. My main reason is that I think Yorktown and W-L will struggle a bit with their new competition. Aside from moving to a new conference and playing unfamiliar competition, they are playing bigger schools than previously. If you look at their schedule from last year, their 7-3 and 6-4 records were due in part to playing a lot of 5A schools. They will be playing tougher competition this fall.

Madison is returning a lot, especially on the line. They could have a good season. Their lower level teams (JV and Freshman)

I'm not familiar with Langley, but I keep hearing that they are losing a lot. I don't know how true that is.

I think Fairfax could be better next year than people think. They have a deep roster, and their JV team was really dominant down the stretch. You'd have to expect some of that to translate to this year's varsity campaign.

Therefore, my prediction is:

1. Hayfield
2. Madison
3. Yorktown
4. Langley
5. Fairfax
6. W-L
7. McLean
8. South Lakes

conference 7 aka Patriot should look something like this

1. Lake Braddock
2. South County
3. West springfield
4. Annadale
5. Tc williams
6. West Potomac
7. Woodson
8. Mt. Vernon

PRT Wrote:
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> RydelllRoad Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I would think a 2015 finish for Conference 6
> would
> > be something like:
> >
> > Hayfield
> > Yorktown
> > Madison
> > Washington-Lee
> > Langley
> > Fairfax
> > McLean
> > South Lakes
>
> I agree with your #1 and your bottom two, though I
> think there is a slight chance that SL could
> overtake McLean.
>
> I'd reorder 2 - 6. My main reason is that I think
> Yorktown and W-L will struggle a bit with their
> new competition. Aside from moving to a new
> conference and playing unfamiliar competition,
> they are playing bigger schools than previously.
> If you look at their schedule from last year,
> their 7-3 and 6-4 records were due in part to
> playing a lot of 5A schools. They will be playing
> tougher competition this fall.
>
> Madison is returning a lot, especially on the
> line. They could have a good season. Their lower
> level teams (JV and Freshman)
>
> I'm not familiar with Langley, but I keep hearing
> that they are losing a lot. I don't know how true
> that is.
>
> I think Fairfax could be better next year than
> people think. They have a deep roster, and their
> JV team was really dominant down the stretch.
> You'd have to expect some of that to translate to
> this year's varsity campaign.
>
> Therefore, my prediction is:
>
> 1. Hayfield
> 2. Madison
> 3. Yorktown
> 4. Langley
> 5. Fairfax
> 6. W-L
> 7. McLean
> 8. South Lakes

Interesting but I was uncertain about the 2-6 also - I was actually leaning toward putting Madison as #1. I was at their game vs Chantilly last year and they looked really good - and they have a decent number returning. Langley appeared to be all Tyler West. Without him I can't see them being anywhere near what they were last year.

I see Conf. 7 like this:

1. South County
2. Lake Braddock
3. West Potomac
4. TC Williams
5. West Springfield
6. Annandale
7. Woodson
8. Mt. Vernon

rumorstarter Wrote:
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> Rumors that Centreville is about to land a
> significant transfer. Not details. Anyone hurd
> anything?


Who is it?

rumorstarter Wrote:
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> Rumors that Centreville is about to land a
> significant transfer. Not details. Anyone hurd
> anything?


Who is it?

_________________________________________________________

Who cares? With 18 starters gone from the "dream team" they would need more than 1 significant transfer.

HS football fan Wrote:
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> RydelllRoad Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > In alphabetical order I think the top four
> teams
> > in 6A North would be Centreville, Lake
> Braddock,
> > South County and Westfield. A lot of teams lost
> a
> > lot of talent so it will be interesting to see
> how
> > it shakes out. You gotta figure Battlefield,
> > Patriot, Robinson, Chantilly and West
> Springfield
> > would be in the mix.
>
> Any thoughts on order of finish in each of the
> four conferences?
>
> In Conference 6 (FKA Liberty), as realigned, I'd
> say the favorite would have to be Hayfield.
> Conference 6 includes Hayfield, Fairfax, Langley,
> Madison, McLean, South Lakes, Washington - Lee,
> and Yorktown.

For some silly reason, the VHSL kept the informal "districts" for the next two years. At least the Liberty District and Liberty Conference 6 now have the exact same schools. The new Liberty is actually very similar to the old Great Falls District in the 70s-80s. Or Potomac District [?] in the early 90s.

Mount Vernon is the only area school that gets screwed in the realignment. It will still play old "district" 5A opponents and then completely different 6A schools in the postseason. So unfortunate.

Any idea how SL will be this year? They were young last year and I expect a much better season. Great coaching staff with Taylor and Shannon running the show. Any chance they surprise teams this year and win the conference?

SL Fan Wrote:
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> Any idea how SL will be this year? They were young
> last year and I expect a much better season. Great
> coaching staff with Taylor and Shannon running the
> show. Any chance they surprise teams this year and
> win the conference?


No chance at the conference. Best case scenario is South Lakes probably finishes 6th in their conference.

Shannon is at Riverside HS in Western VA.
Taylor on his own.

Steve K Wrote:
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> SL Fan Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Any idea how SL will be this year? They were
> young
> > last year and I expect a much better season.
> Great
> > coaching staff with Taylor and Shannon running
> the
> > show. Any chance they surprise teams this year
> and
> > win the conference?
>
>
> No chance at the conference. Best case scenario
> is South Lakes probably finishes 6th in their
> conference.

I agree.

South Lakes Varsity and JV teams were pretty bad last year. Their Freshman team, however, only lost one game. Based on this, I'd expect a few sophomores starting on Varsity. They're probably one year away.

I had them in last place in conference 6. I think that's still the most likely, but there is some small chance they could pass McLean and W-L, but no higher than that.

>
> For some silly reason, the VHSL kept the informal
> "districts" for the next two years. At least the
> Liberty District and Liberty Conference 6 now have
> the exact same schools. The new Liberty is
> actually very similar to the old Great Falls
> District in the 70s-80s. Or Potomac District [?]
> in the early 90s.
>
> Mount Vernon is the only area school that gets
> screwed in the realignment. It will still play old
> "district" 5A opponents and then completely
> different 6A schools in the postseason. So
> unfortunate.

I don't think that's right about Mt. Vernon. They did get moved up to 6A this year, from 5A. I understand they protested that decision, but to no avail. They got placed in conference 7. As to their schedule, their school's website doesn't have the 2015 schedule posted yet, but I checked on Max Preps, and 7 of their games are listed. The opponents listed so far are Stuart, West Springfield, Annandale, South County, Woodson, Lake Braddock, and West Potomac. I'm sure they have TC Williams, and two other nonconference games. Based on this, it looks like they are playing a full conference schedule.

If they were playing a 5A schedule but participating in the 6A playoffs, I wouldn't be happy if I were a 6A school on the bubble, as they would rack up wins, which gives them points for playoff purposes.

I see from the partial schedules listed that South County has Westfield back on their schedule. That should be a good game.

coach mack Wrote:
> Mount Vernon is the only area school that gets
> screwed in the realignment. It will still play old
> "district" 5A opponents and then completely
> different 6A schools in the postseason. So
> unfortunate.


No this is wrong, they will play all their new conference 7 opponents and then 3 out of conference opponents so at best they will have 3 5A opponents. Besides since they were 0-10 at 5A last year they certainly will be 0-10 at 6A this year.

Have kickoff times changed for the games this fall? Northern Region teams have traditionally kicked off at 7:30, but for this fall, many schools are showing a 7 PM kickoff. I'm wondering if this is up to the individual school, or if policy has changed on this for all schools.

kick off times all moved back to 7PM so little Johnny can get his rest in

other ball coach Wrote:
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> I see Conf. 7 like this:
>
> 1. South County
> 2. Lake Braddock
> 3. West Potomac
> 4. TC Williams
> 5. West Springfield
> 6. Annandale
> 7. Woodson
> 8. Mt. Vernon


2015 Conf 7
1. LB
2. WS
3. SC
4. WP
5. TC
6. Ann
7. Wood
8. MV

Next question --

Which 11 6A North teams will miss the playoffs? There are 27 teams total, and 16 make the playoffs.

playoffs -- not Wrote:
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> Next question --
>
> Which 11 6A North teams will miss the playoffs?
> There are 27 teams total, and 16 make the
> playoffs.

McLean
West Potomac
James Madison
T.C. Williams
Osbourn
Annandale
South Lakes
W.T. Woodson
Herndon
Osbourn Park
Mount Vernon

Next question
Which round will south county exit in the playoffs?

U r assuming they make the playoffs

6A north losers Wrote:
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> playoffs -- not Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Next question --
> >
> > Which 11 6A North teams will miss the playoffs?
>
> > There are 27 teams total, and 16 make the
> > playoffs.
>
> McLean
> West Potomac
> James Madison
> T.C. Williams
> Osbourn
> Annandale
> South Lakes
> W.T. Woodson
> Herndon
> Osbourn Park
> Mount Vernon

By my count, that's 5 of 8 teams from conference 7 missing the playoffs. Last year, they placed 4 out of 7 (Mt. Vernon joins them this year).

Only one conference 5 (Concorde) team is missing from your predictions-- just like last year. It's hard to disagree with that, and I can't imagine who else would miss the playoffs.

Conference 8 is probably right, though it's possible that only two teams from Conference 8 (PWC) will make it.

I think Conference 6 is the hardest of all to predict. I don't see Madison missing the playoffs.

According to your prediction, everyone who made the playoffs last year makes it except Annandale, which you are swapping for Fairfax.

I recently had a conversation with a gentleman who worked with the Centreville staff as a coach (would rather not say names or coaching positions to keep confidentiality) but what's up with Coach Haddock? I hear things at Centreville are rocky between him and the community.

All good things come to an end and the Centreville ship has sunk. I'm surprised that Haddock hasn't stepped down and took an Admin position.

Old Coach,
Yes, Mt Vernon was 0-10 last year, but it's possible they could win one or two of their non conference games this year , so don't pencil them in for 0-10 so easily.
Stuart is a possibility.

How did the passing league go this past Weekend at Falls Church HS? I hear tons of schools were at the event.

Edison football will rise again! Rodney Boyle and Sherman Deck will lead the team to glory!

Who is Rodney Boil?

Glory Days Wrote:
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> Edison football will rise again! Rodney Boyle and
> Sherman Deck will lead the team to glory!

Unfortunately that is a highly unlikely scenario for Edison. Strong squads at both Wakefield and Falls Church these days, and word on the street is a few good out of state transfers into both programs.

Mt Vernon will not win a game

Boil Wrote:
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> Who is Rodney Boil?


Mr. Boyle is the new head coach at Edison. From what I've been able to find out he is the asst. AD at Edison, has never been a head coach and has not coached in the past 3 years. Before that he was a V/JV position coach for a couple of years at Hayfield and/or WestPo? He also has some experience out of state but not sure what level - some say JV while others say V. He fired all of last year's varsity assistants and brought back 35 points per game Deck to run the defense. Could be another tough year for Edison.

Heard South Lakes, Oakton, and Robinson are having a camp in Reston. Has anyone impressed?

South Lakes has been dominate! they're a sleeper this year. They will finish in the top 4 region.

SL is asleep w 5 wins at best this year
Oak and Rob will have 7 wins

SL sleeper Wrote:
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> Oak and Rob will have 7 wins

Combined that sounds about right.

SL Alum Wrote:
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> South Lakes has been dominate! they're a sleeper
> this year. They will finish in the top 4 region.


Easy, there. I'm not a South Lakes fan, though I don't particularly dislike them, either. I think they have a bright future, but I think they are a year away. Their varsity and JV squads didn't do much last year, but their freshman team had a good season. If those guys stick together, I think they are a year away from making major noise. This year is one year too early for that, IMO.

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20th nationaly ranked 2018 dual threat QB Miles Thompson will be leaving WT Woodson. Destination has not been announced.

Who is your recruiting source?

Miles Thompson played in 1 game and had one completion for 18 yards last year

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South Lakes looks like the worst football team in the area at camp. I would expect 1-2 wins for this team.

Traditionally SL hasn't been a very strong program at least not in football (can't speak to other sports). I think that there's a good chance with the right coaching they could be pretty good, there are some good athletes in the Reston area, but I don't know about major noise yet.

SL has a goo team every 3-5 years. In 2002, they won regions but didn't do anything until 2010 when they had Hill. They had an ok year in 2013 but had to play Centreville in the first round. The jump to D6 hasn't been to kind to them.