The voters have spoken.
In a surprise (to me at least): Staples is No. 1.
That’s in two polls, the traditional media poll (which has always been accused of a “southern” bias) and the coaches poll.
Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance poll — which has many more “northern” voters (so to speak) sprinkled in with many of the same voters in the media poll — has cast its lot with Glastonbury.
It’s a close call. Personally, if it’s a choice between the two (which it isn’t), I think you have to vote Glastonbury. But what do I know?
I’ll admit it, I didn’t think the NHR’s media voters would go with Staples. Then again, I was equally surprised when Staples was No. 2 last week.
Central chimes in around 7-8…. and gets a first-place vote in all three of the polls. (Voters are strange).
New Canaan drops all the way to No. 9… I’m actually surprised they didn’t drop out.
Conard debuts at 10… Pomperaug finally gets some love in the state coaches poll. The CSWA continues to vote Masuk ahead of them.
Intriguing stuff all around. These polls are starting to get a little screwy.
Anyway, here they are:
STATE MEDIA
| Rank | Team (First Place Votes) | Record | Points | Prev. Rank |
| 1. | Staples (10) | 9-0 | 648 | 2 |
| 2. | Glastonbury (9) | 9-0 | 600 | 3 |
| 3. | Pomperaug (2) | 9-0 | 558 | 4 |
| 4. | Masuk (1) | 9-0 | 501 | 5 |
| 5. | New London | 9-0 | 492 | 6 |
| 6. | Xavier | 8-1 | 441 | 7 |
| 7. | Notre Dame WH | 8-1 | 414 | 8 |
| 8. | Central (1) | 8-1 | 399 | NR |
| 9. | New Canaan | 8-1 | 351 | 1 |
| 10. | Conard | 9-0 | 247 | NR |
Dropped out: Hamden (9), Holy Cross (10).
Others receiving votes: Cheshire (7-1), 214; Montville (8-1), 201; Bloomfield (9-0), 191; Greenwich (7-2), 141; Simsbury (8-1), 87; Avon (9-0), 81; Ridgefield (8-1), 77; Hamden (7-2), 50; Holy Cross (8-1), 49; East Lyme (8-1), 25; St. Joseph (7-2), 24; Hyde (8-1), 23; Wolcott (8-1), 20; Ansonia (7-2), 15; Shelton (6-3), 9; Vinal Tech/Coginchaug (9-0), 7.
The following voted: Marc Allard, Norwich Bulletin; Bob Barton, New Haven Register; Bill Bloxsom, Hersam-Acorn; Sean Patrick Bowley, Connecticut Post; Don Boyle, SportingNewsCT.com; Bryant Carpenter, Meriden-Record Journal; Henry Chisholm, Connecticut Post; Garrett Dale, Register Citizen; George DeMaio, WELI; Mike DiMauro, The Day of New London; Matt Doran, Norwalk Hour; Noah Finz, WTNH-8; Ned Griffen, The Day of New London; John Holt, WFSB-3; Mark Jaffee, Waterbury Republican-American; Ken Lipshez, The Herald of New Britain; Mike Madera, Elm City Newspapers; Joe Morelli, New Haven Register; Paul Nichols, Middletown Press; Mike Pucci, New Haven Register; Dave Ruden, Stamford Advocate; Tom Yantz, Hartford Courant; Jimmy Zanor, Shore Line Newspapers.
STATE COACHES
| Rank | Team (First Place Votes) | Record | Points | Prev. Rank |
| 1. | Staples (7) | 9-0 | 370 | 2 |
| 2. | Glastonbury (5) | 9-0 | 328 | 3 |
| 3. | Pomperaug | 9-0 | 273 | 7 |
| 4. | Xavier | 8-1 | 269 | 6 |
| 5. | Masuk | 9-0 | 259 | 4 |
| 6. | New London | 8-0 | 257 | 5 |
| 7. | Central (1) | 8-1 | 244 | NR |
| 8. | Notre Dame-West Haven | 8-1 | 194 | 10 |
| 9. | New Canaan | 8-1 | 192 | 1 |
| 10. | Conard | 9-0 | 160 | NR |
Also receiving votes: Bloomfield (9-0), 118 points; Greenwich (7-2), 116; Cheshire (7-1), 114; Simsbury (8-1), 86; Montville (8-1), 86; Avon (9-0), 75; Hamden (7-2), 50; Ridgefield (8-1), 38; Holy Cross-Waterbury (8-1), 30; East Lyme (8-1), 22; St. Joseph-Trumbull (7-2), 15; Berlin (8-1), 10; Northwest Catholic-West Hartford (8-1), 9; Vinal Tech/Coginchaug (9-0), 8.
The following coaches voted: Scott Benoit, Hamden; Tom Brockett, Ansonia; Jim Buonocore, Ledyard; Dave Cadelina, Bridgeport Central; Chuck Drury, Pomperaug-Southbury; Steve Filippone, Hand-Madison; Tanner Grove, Montville; Jude Kelly, St. Paul-Bristol; Tim King, Valley Regional-Deep River; Bill Mella, Southington; John Murphy, Masuk-Monroe; Marce Petroccio, Staples-Westport; Bob Zito, Maloney-Meriden.
CSWA POLL
| Rank | Team (First Place Votes) | Record | Points | Prev. Rank |
| 1. | Glastonbury (21) | 9-0 | 479 | 2 |
| 2. | Staples (9) | 9-0 | 465 | 3 |
| 3. | Masuk (2) | 9-0 | 411 | 4 |
| 4. | Pomperaug (1) | 9-0 | 393 | 5 |
| 5. | New London | 8-0 | 362 | 6 |
| 6. | Xavier | 8-1 | 299 | 7 |
| 7. | Bridgeport Central (1) | 8-1 | 290 | NR |
| 8. | Notre Dame-West Haven | 8-1 | 263 | 9 |
| 9. | New Canaan | 8-1 | 248 | 1 |
| 10. | Conard | 9-0 | 162 | NR |
Also Receiving Votes: Cheshire 7-1 126; Bloomfield 9-0 120; Montville 8-1 97; Avon 9-0 63; Greenwich 7-2 63; Hamden 7-2 47; Simsbury 8-1 37; Holy Cross 8-1 32; Berlin 8-1 30; Ridgefield 8-1 23; East Lyme 8-1 19; Wolcott 8-1 16; Vinal Tech/Coginchaug 9-0 10; St. Joseph 7-2 8; Ansonia 7-2 6; Cromwell 4; Hyde Leadership 8-1 3; Northwest Catholic 2; Darien 1; Windsor 7-2 1
Voters: Marc Allard (Norwich Bulletin), Bob Barton (CT H.S. Football Record Book), Bill Bloxsom (Hersam Acorn), Johnny Burnham (Bristol Press), Bryant Carpenter (Meriden Record-Journal), Henry Chisholm (Connecticut Post), Ray Curren (Elm City Newspapers), Garrett Dale (Torrington Register Citizen), Anthony Della Calce (Central CT weeklies), George DeMaio (WELI Radio), Gerry deSimas (Collinsville Publishing Co.), Bill Donovan (WXLM 104.7 FM), Dave Greenleaf (CCC website), Mike Guerrera (Southington Citizen), John Holt (WFSB Channel 3), Mark Jaffee (Waterbury Republican), Larry Kelley (Times Community Newspapers), Greg Lederer (Cheshire Herald), Ken Lipshez (New Britain Herald), Andrew Lovell (New Britain Herald), Matt Norlander (Darien/New Canaan News-Review), Tim Parry (FCIAC Football Blog), Sean Patrick Bowley (Connecticut Post), Pat Pickens (Fairfield Citizen-News), Ryan Pipke (New Britain Herald), Mike Pucci (New Haven Register), Jesse Quinlan (Greenwich Time), Paul Rosano (Meriden Record-Journal), Dave Ruden (Stamford Advocate), Steve Sellers (Shore Publishing Newspapers), Peter Vander Veer (Elm City Newspapers), Tom Yantz (Hartford Courant), Rich Zalusky (Willimantic Chronicle), Jimmy Zanor (Shore Line Newspapers)
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SPB,
Why do you feel that there’s no choice between Glastonbury and Staples? Although you can’t argue with the fact that Glastonbury has had a more difficult schedule than Staples, there are other factors that bode in the Wreckers’ favor. At least on paper, Glastonbury’s defense isn’t great; it has surrendered 20 or more points in a game on three occasions (20 to Newington, 28 to New Britain, and a whopping 46 to Southington). The Wreckers have given up just 25 points the whole season, of which the starting unit is only responsible for 12. The Wreckers also posses one of the state’s best special teams units, including the best kicker. Finally, they have a formidable rushing attack that, according to maxpreps, averages over 200 yards per game. I have not seen Glastonbury play, so I can’t make too many judgements on it; however, it is safe to assume they are one of, if not the, best teams in Connecticut and are a legitimate number one candidate. That being said, there is no reason to not include Staples in the debate as well; we’ll get a more definitive answer on Friday.
Comment by fciacfootballfan1 — November 16th, 2009 @ 9:20 pm
There should be no such thing as “southern bias” in CT high school football polls.
This is not a big state. As sportswriters who are paid to cover sports in the state, it should be there duty to go and see the top teams at least once. Ot at least see them on tape. I understand that they all have deadlines and other responsibilities, but if they do not feel that hs football is high on their list, then they should not get a vote.
Take it seriously. Do your job to the best of your ability. There are people with regular jobs who voluntarily travel around the state going to games just because they love it. It would be nice if sports reporters could do the same.
Comment by Tim Mac — November 16th, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
Thats a no brainer! Anyone who gives up 25 points in 9 games in that league deserves to be #1.
Comment by Ole#65 — November 16th, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
I’ve seen Staples, it’s a excellent team with an awesome defense. Nobody said they’re out of the debate.
But this is not a no-brainer. Staples’ schedule stinks. Stinks (and if they don’t beat Greenwich, it’s going to come back and bite them). Aside from Ridgefield and maybe Trumbull, they could have named their score in every one of those games.
As for Tim Mac’s comment on the voters: if every state voter were required to see all the top teams, you’d wind up with just three or four voters — one of whom is retired. It’s an impossibility for 95 percent of the media to see everybody.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — November 16th, 2009 @ 10:39 pm
The voters in each of the polls rely on (1)records(2)head-to-head match ups (3) local/hometown bias and (4) media coverage when casting their votes. A cursory glance at the top 10 confirms that most of those casting ballots have had zero opportunity to follow all of the teams live week to week.
Your continuing lack of faith in Staples football notwithstanding – it is difficult to get on board with Glastonbury as a #1 choice. With at least 130points scored against them, it would seem that Glastonbury’s defensive strategy is to make sure the offense is working overtime. With all of the scoring, Glastonbury games must be incredibly exciting to watch – but you don’t rate a team like you review a movie – a great defense stops the opponent from putting points on the scoreboard.
I think the coaches poll is the most accurate of the 3, and I think the best football of the season is coming soon to a stadium near you!
Comment by Referee — November 16th, 2009 @ 10:51 pm
How can I have lack of faith in a team that I vote in the Top 3?
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — November 16th, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
Take Staples, New Canaan, and Greenwich out of the FCIAC and that’s probably three less losses for every other team. Suddenly the FCIAC teams don’t look that weak any more. The point being that Staples, New Canaan and Greenwich make the other teams look “stinky” (to use your term). Try asking the coaches of those “stinky” teams how they think they’d fare against teams with better records from other conferences and report back if they think you’d still be calling them stinky”.
Comment by Jeff — November 16th, 2009 @ 11:20 pm
Disagree.
The bottom half of the FCIAC isn’t very good at all. I’m not going by records, I’ve actually seen them.
So, again, I’m sorry if this hurts everybody’s feelings, but Staples’ schedule stinks. Not saying Staples isn’t great (they’re in my top 3). I’m just saying that the teams they’ve played are have not been good gauge of Staples true talent. We’ll find out Friday, that’s for sure.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — November 16th, 2009 @ 11:27 pm
Because you continue to refuse to give them number one. For example, in the week with all the upsets, Staples started passing a bunch of teams in the rankings because of the upsets and you moved Pomperaug passed Staples that week into your #2 spot, arbitrarily. What did Pomperaug do that week to pass Staples? They played arguably their worst game of the year against 1-8 Immaculate. So why did you move them passed Staples? Maybe you have a reason, but I just want to hear your reasoning.
Also this in last weeks chat “I don’t think Staples has the talent to win FCIACs or States” or something along those lines. Perhaps I misinterpreted what you said?
Comment by tpl — November 16th, 2009 @ 11:28 pm
And you’ve already said that twice this year, “will find out Staples talent this week”, before Ridgefield and last week before Trumbull. Its always, “Staples is good….but.”
Comment by tpl — November 16th, 2009 @ 11:30 pm
We will find out about Staples friday night. Central beat Greenwich and we know what they did to NC.
Comment by Ole#65 — November 16th, 2009 @ 11:37 pm
I’ve seen Pomperaug several times. I’ve seen Staples several times. I like Pomperaug better.
What can I tell you people? It’s not the slam-dunk Staples-Wreckers-all-the-way many of you seem to think it is. Pomperaug is excellent, too.
As for the chat, I said I’d be shocked if Staples won the FCIAC. Shocked.
That was because I thought New Canaan would be in the game with them and I thought, in that case, NC would probably win. I thought Central could beat New Canaan, but I wasn’t positive.
Now that Central has knocked NC out of the mix, who knows? Central could win. Staples could win. The Wreckers are half way to shocking me.
Posed that question again, I wouldn’t be shocked if Staples won. Two weeks ago, yes. Now, not so much.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — November 16th, 2009 @ 11:37 pm
To borrow your phrase…”foof”. In the Playoff World of Make-Believe, both you SPB and the FCIAC (based on the venue change) had predetermined that New Canaan had it’s card punched. This is High School football, where every year it’s a new ballgame with all new heroes and possibilities.
New Canaan was/is a team with an exciting and productive offense and a QB story that drew all of our attention, but, like your new Cinderella pick Glastonbury – their Defense lacks consistency.
You seem so genuinely ticked off that Staples is 9-0…”their schedule stinks”….do you think they paid someone off to skip the really tough FCIAC teams?..and by the way, who would those really tough FCIAC teams be? Greenwich is already on the schedule and that should be a great game. Everyone misses the NC rivalry, but you know as well as anyone else how the bye weeks and schedule rotations work in the league. Defense wins championships and Special Teams make all of the difference in the world. The Staples kicker is well on his way to a new state record. He personally has scored far more points than all of Staples’ opponents have scored against them, combined. That kid IS a story you’ve chosen to neglect.
Staples by less than a TD on Friday. Santiago Cuartas will be the difference.
Comment by Referee — November 17th, 2009 @ 12:13 am
spb,u always say the best football is played in this part of the state,so why no cosign here?These polls are “just for now” anways.Im not sure either staples or gbury will be tops when the year is over,but since staples was ranked 2nd,they didnt do anythng to deserver a team to leapfrog them.
Comment by theruler — November 17th, 2009 @ 1:17 am
There is no way Gbury shouldn’t be number 1. They haven’t lost in 2 years now and staples wasn’t even ranked last year and has terrible schedule strength. It won’t matter come December 8th though, Staples won’t be number 1 when the final poll comes out.
Comment by Brian — November 17th, 2009 @ 7:41 am
I’ve seen both Staples and Pomperaug play this year and it’s easy to say – Pomperaug is the better team. Staples is a very good team, don’t get me wrong, but they would have a tough time with a very physical and motivated Pomperaug team. Staples will not survive the rest of the way – too many good teams in front of them. The loss of their QB will finally come home to roost and this conversation will become moot in the next few weeks.
Comment by Back Judge — November 17th, 2009 @ 7:47 am
I don’t think it is asking too much for the state voters to watch all the top teams either live or on DVD. Fast forwarding through timeouts and halftime, you could watch three games in one sitting in almost no time at all.
Not trying to be overly critical SPB, you do a great job covering these area teams. But it just seems so strange to me that a state as small as this one should have any regional bias.
Comment by Tim Mac — November 17th, 2009 @ 7:58 am
Re: FCIAC – “you know as well as anyone else how the bye weeks and schedule rotations work in the league”
What – were the schedule rotations proclaimed to the FCIAC commissioner on a mountain, and inscribed on stone tablets for all to behold?
The FCIAC can and should do a better job of scheduling more competitive games, see my post under “Sunday Live Scoring Updates”.
Comment by FauxRealism — November 17th, 2009 @ 8:29 am
These Staples fans sound just like their coach! Referee I hope you do not work in Fairfield County. SPB always gives respect to Staples. you think he is denying that Cuartas is great?
Comment by fodder — November 17th, 2009 @ 8:32 am
SPB,
I’m at a disadvantage here. Can you compare and contrast Ridgefield, Trumbull and Ludlowe with Southington, Manchester and Windsor? I have seen the former group (all very tough defenses and strong up front but with somewhat weaker offenses) but have 0 perspective on the later. The rest of Staples and Glastonbury’s schedules pretty much cancel out with non-competes. If Staples schedule “stinks”, please help me with where Glastobury’s rates. And please don’t just say their opponants have more wins – a team with 4 wins doesn’t necessarily have that much more of a realistic chance beating a top team than one with 1 win.
Personally, I thank you. There is absolutely nothing better than being a 9-0 team with a chip on your shoulder.
Comment by PatPatriot — November 17th, 2009 @ 8:46 am
SPB,
Sorry can you also throw in Masuk and Pomperaug’s schedules? Being generous, they seem no tougher than Staples, some might even argue weaker. For some reason you haven’t mentioned their schedules once all season.
Thanks.
Comment by PatPatriot — November 17th, 2009 @ 8:49 am
How can you rank a team number one with a backup quarterback, it’s just silly. Staples is good no doubt about it, but let’s get real. This weekend will reveal if Staples is all there hyped up to be! If they win I will be the first to congratulate them!
Comment by John d — November 17th, 2009 @ 8:53 am
I’ve also seen the FCIAC this year and am not impressed. Have seen many SWC games and not impressed by the league as a whole either. I do think Pomperaug should be getting a lot more #1 votes. Their coach does not run up the score and is a class act. The usual FCIAC vs. SWC bias continues to operate for no tangible reason. Staples has a backup QB now and I don’t see how that translates into #1 in the state. Masuk has a young team but great QB and coach should also be ranked higher. Bethel has only lost to Masuk and Pomperaug why are they not even mentioned?? Becuase its the SWC unfair bias in the polls.
Comment by SWC fanatic — November 17th, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
I love the fact some guy voted for Bridgeport Central as #1. I personally would of voted for NDWH as #1. If you think a team is the best, then vote for them. What an exciting time of year. There is real parity this year. I think we may end the year with only one undefeated team (New London). Staples will have a hard time winning out. Notre Dame of WH will win Class L knocking off Masuk and Pomperaug. You read it here!
Comment by Jack Cochran Wannabe — November 17th, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
Tim Mac: Where are we all getting a game DVD? We have a tough enough time trying to getting our local boxscores into the paper, or getting coaches to call us back. They don’t have connecticut high school football on NetFlix.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — November 17th, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
Sean, I’m just wondering if some Staples HS’er stole your lunch money when you were a kid. I’m amazed at the acrimony you have. You seem incapable of giving them any credit what so ever. I’m sure you’ll be pumping your fist if they lose, are you going to eat your hat if they win on Friday? I say Staples 20 -7 : Santi giving them 2 field goals.
Comment by fb44 — November 17th, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
everyone has their own opinions. SPB does enough for everyone as it is, traveling across the state to see all of our local high school football teams play. he is entitled to his own opinion as are we, and if anyone has seen these teams play on multiple occassions its him. let sjust see how this week plays out
Comment by fballfan23 — November 17th, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
fballfan23,
I think some peoples issue is that using a term like so and so’s schedule “stinks” is a relative term – crude as it is. Stinks compared to what – thus my questions in #20 and #21 above? If you want to comment on teams relative strengths and weaknesses that’s one thing, but a comment like this just sounds like you’re favorite team lost and you’re not happy that someone else may have had an easier road to get to the FCIAC’s – with no regard to the relative quality of the teams.
Either that or someone is just mad they may owe a steak dinner to a couple of coaches.
Comment by PatPatriot — November 17th, 2009 @ 3:39 pm
Not comparing schedules (Glastonbury’s is ok. Pomperaug and Masuk’s are not good) except to respond to people who were insisting “Staples No. 1″ was a no-brainer. It’s not.
Once again, for the last time, Staples is in my Top 3. Great team. I don’t play favorites, I’m just trying to figure out what happens. The only thing I root for is good theater, which happens either way Friday.
If Central wins, awesome, great story — inner city team wins FCIAC for the first time. If Staples wins, awesome, great story — starting QB goes down, team picks up and wins the FCIAC for first time since 2003 (plus! I’ll get a night out with Marce and Jack. Wallet will be light, but good times nonetheless.)
Add: I will say I’m anxious to see the results of the two title games. That’ll clear up a lot.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — November 17th, 2009 @ 3:51 pm
Why are people so worked up over a week 9 poll? Especially considering the two teams being debated are in the same class and the matter will eventually be determined on the field. Now…Pomperaug/Masuk fans (can’t believe I’m typing this) can potentially argue that they aren’t being rated properly, but Staples/Glastonbury are 1 and 2 and ONLY ONE OF THEM CAN WIN!
Comment by Dr. Von Nostran — November 17th, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
Dr. Van your right, but it’s still fun to talk about the polls and whose team is better, you have to agree : )
Comment by John d — November 17th, 2009 @ 4:37 pm
John D –
Couldn’t agree more…I just don’t understand the Staples inferiority complex. They are not one of the undefeated teams being “disrespected”, they actually control their own destiny.
Comment by Dr. Von Nostran — November 17th, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
Dr. V, I agree with J D – isn’t that why we are all signed in to this blog? Friday night should hopefully be a great game between two very good teams (Staples/Central). And yes, I have certainly been to less CT games this season then SPB. I’ll be reading Sat. morning commentary – be out Friday night!
Comment by fb44 — November 17th, 2009 @ 5:11 pm
Dr. V, one more thing, I haven’t seen anyone from Staples say they feel inferior. I am sure they are quite aware they control their own destiny, as do all living beings – but now we are getting a little esoteric for a football blog.
Comment by fb44 — November 17th, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
SPB,
OK, I can live with that. How about a bit of detente. If you have time, swing by the Staples tailgate for a little BBQ before the game. I promise you won’t need the fake nose and mustache.
Comment by PatPatriot — November 17th, 2009 @ 5:40 pm
I can’t wait for this game on Friday night. Is everyone rooting for the underdog Central Hilltoppers, or is it me? I want to see Staples defense. I agree that Staples played no one this year, but you can’t blame them for that.
Comment by Jack Cochran Wannabe — November 17th, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
I’m an FCIAC fan and would love to see a conference team finish #1…So personally, I’m a Staples fan for Friday night. Win out and they should finish #1 (hence controlling their own “destiny”, unlike say, New London).
But…Central is a great story…
Where do the rest of the non Central/Staples fans fall for Friday night?
Comment by Dr. Von Nostran — November 17th, 2009 @ 6:07 pm
Nobody said Staples wasn’t in the deb…you know what? never mind.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — November 17th, 2009 @ 6:26 pm
What is the percentage of people who really believe Staples is the best team in CT or will finish #1? I think it’s low.
Comment by MasukRules — November 17th, 2009 @ 6:43 pm
SPB you created this monster, lol!
Comment by John d — November 17th, 2009 @ 7:09 pm
Hey PatPatriot – just found out I’ll be working the Staples/Central game…can I get in on that tailgate?
Hey Fodder…JUST KIDDING..it’s a blogger name, NOT a job!
Comment by Referee — November 17th, 2009 @ 7:20 pm
Rankings are good to have because they give people/fans something to talk about but they really don’t mean much. They’re just opinions of people who don’t have a clue on who’s better than who. I don’t know all the voters and I’m sure some of them are credible but I do know some or have read articles written by others about games I’ve watched. All I have to say is this, “Do not let the New London Day staff vote on anything that has to do with football”. I swear they don’t even watch the games they report on. They probably get their info from their daughters boyfriends step-sisters biological father who heard from a friend who’s son was at the game and the son is 9 yrs old.
Comment by Eric — November 17th, 2009 @ 8:30 pm
The good thing about this “dilemma” is that they can settle it on the field. Staples does have an extra game on thier schedule (central)but so what. I would use it to prove they should be number 1. They should meet gbury in LL final as 1 and 2 seeds. If they are not 1 and 2 seeds or do not meet in the final, it means one of them had to get beat along the way.
In advance here is my final top 5:
1) Xavier
2) NDWH (lost to xmen head to head though I think NDWH is #1)
3) New London
4) Gbury
5) Pomperaug (by virtue of head to head win vs masuk in SWC. Both Pomp and Masuk lose to NDWH in L states)
Comment by Brian — November 17th, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
Is the Trumbull football coach still the best defensive coach in the state? That was posted when they were unbeaten and I wonder if the person who posted it has had a change in opinion. Where have the Trumbull fans gone in general?
Comment by MasukRules — November 17th, 2009 @ 9:17 pm
Take these broken wings and learn to fly again….
Comment by THS Fan — November 17th, 2009 @ 10:39 pm
It’s amazing that the whole time NC was ranked #1, and SPB was questioning it (rightfully so now), there was not all this bitching – the point was clear – he did not think they were worthy of #1
Of course, Staples goes to number one now, SPB throws his opinion out and all these Wreckers lovers come out and decide to duke it out
Westporters – It’s a poll! a poll of opinion – win out the rest of the season and then tell everyone on here to go pound salt
Until then, just shut up – it’s painful to hear poeple scream about why they are #1
Btw, couldn’t agree more on the bottom half of the fciac – painful to watch some of these teams
Comment by fan — November 18th, 2009 @ 7:56 am
SPB… Great job with the playoff analysis. Few questions for you. In your opinion
1) Best 2-3 coaches in the state?
Most highly regarded zebra(s)in CT?
2) Best player (athlete) you have seen this year?
3) Player(s) most likely to have an impact at a D1 college?
4) Best underclassman?
5) Best facility?
6) If Staples were to play Pomperaug, likely outcome?
7) Do I have a better chance of hitting the lottery than seeing the state playoff formula change?
9) Best coaching job this year?
10) How did Central lose to Trumbull? Are you sure that there wasn’t a schedule mixup and that the Central JV team showed up instead?
Comment by HSFootball Fanatic — November 18th, 2009 @ 8:22 am
Hypothetical question for you Masuk fans. How would have Masuk fared with Trumbull’s schedule and vice versa? Of course we will never know but think about it.
Comment by Jerry's Kid — November 18th, 2009 @ 11:31 am
That would be something if Trumbull upset SJ this year. They gave it to SJ pretty good last year. It would ruin SJ’s first state appearance in about 20 years. 20 years of wasted talent.
Comment by Jack Cochran Wannabe — November 18th, 2009 @ 11:45 am