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I finally got a chance Thursday to edit the footage taken from Wednesday’s scrimmages, Bunnell at Staples in the afternoon and Masuk at Shelton in the evening.
Again, it’s not exactly NFL films and its hard to identify most of the players. But remember, I’m just a guy with a pocket recorder and a dream.
Besides, you get the point.
Lots and lots of offense, not to mention plenty of whoopin’ and hollerin’ at the Staples-Bunnell scrimmage. It was fun to watch, but didn’t pack the venom of previous encounters. This was more business as usual, a sign that Bunnell officially is a member of the Connecticut He-Man football clubhouse.
Up in Shelton, there was not as much scoring, at least on the offensive side. Instead, Masuk’s defense returned two Shelton turnovers for touchdowns. Masuk, the more veteran club, was a bit better in this one. Yet, overall it was a solid effort from both clubs. Shelton unveiled a nice run game and shuffled between two quarterbacks. With some nice decisions and good throws Masuk QB Bobby Baker showed he’s ready to pick up where he left off in last year’s Class L title game.
It was during this scrimmage that I missed out on one of the craziest plays of the game: Masuk receiver Justin Conte, catching short pass and going 50 yards down the sideline only to be caught just as he hit the goal line and, right in front of me, fumbling the ball out of bounds.
As Conte lay on the turf, he pleaded with the ref: “Did I get in? Did I get in?”
“I didn’t see it,” the ref admitted, smiling
“C’mon. Just give it to me,” Conte said. “Just raise your hands.”
It was pure comedy.
Unfortunately for me I had shot so much video at the Bunnell-Staples scrimmage I had no space left on my recorder’s flash drive and Conte’s play happened while I was trying to erase some footage. Hence, I missed the whole darn exchange. I threw my pad down in disgust.
Senior Spielbergo, indeed.
No worries, though Conte and fellow senior Nick Bacarella give you (conflicting) play-by-play on what you missed. Also, giving us an introduction to that scrimmage are Masuk’s enthusiastic young “statistical engineers,” Emily Palmer and Megan Markus (thanks again, Ladies).
So without further ado…
I think Bunnell is a mystery this year.They still have the talent to get to states & even win.Yet something tells me a 3-Peat is not likely.
As much as I dislike Mausk, they are the team to look out for.I think they have a really good chance of taking the league & states.
Bunnell raged Staples
Bunnell had a good scrimmage against Staples, but showed weakness in their secondary. Sloat looked good at QB working with some new receivers against a tough Staples team. Staples doesn’t seem as good as previous year, but as always they will be tough. Aurelia will be a force on the ground for Bunnell this season, hes a big guy and when he starts moving he is really hard to bring down. Harrison looked like an absolute monster, a man playing against boys. Can’t wait to see him in action this season.
Masuk looked like they will be good. Bobby Baker looked like he knew what he was doing, and in the video he threw some good looking balls. However, he also threw a few that he shouldn’t have, showing that he is still going to be a first year starter. Whether hes a first year starter or not, when you give him some weapons like Conte and Baccarella and Guerrera, they will be potent on offense. Still, they don’t have as many playmakers as last year, so they may need a few to step up this season.
Anyone know anything about Masuk lines? They were very good last year, but I know they lost a lot to graduation. Also wondering if they have any playmakers besides 16, 1, 9, and 20.
Bunnell’s defense has carried them the last two years. However, all those kids graduated and they will definitely take a step back. Easley,Ferrell,Guerrero,Conroy etc…. aren’t walking through their door to help them.Three years ago their defense was bad and they went
6-4.The Masuk line reloads every year.Masuk is looking better than it has in years. The SWC should take notice. 10/24
I thought Bunnell’s line did a terrific job, even with the subs, no one came close to sloat, except on a couple bad snaps and on d they handled Staples size pretty well. Yes their secondary might be an issue but their best returning safty, Chris Rosario is also hurt at the moment
Well if Bunnell’s D is not as good a their last 2 seasons, it could spell big trouble for them.
Spot on with the year Bunnell went 6-4.Bunnell’s offense put up serious numbers, yet their defense let other teams put up even bigger numbers.Two prime examples that season were Bunnell vs Brookfield & Bunnell vs Notre Dame(FFld).
from looks of video,both teams had their share of big plays,good to see staples competitve to say the least,a down year in westport(8-2,7-3)mite not sit too well w the wrecker faithfull. they look big upfront as usual,just looked like staples was more in sync so far from the clips. i have no doubt bunnell will be fine though.
Any score update from when the Bunnell and Staples 1st teams were in?
i really think it was a td advantage to bunnell but im not sure..either or it was a close game. staples didn’t get any pressure on the qb but on a positive note, number 35 was getting in back of the safties all the time, just the qb didnt hit him all the time when he was open
Bunnell’s defense looked terrible. Cant play like that against a more explosive Masuk offense