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First you get the award for the most ironic post ever: “keep my personal judgments to myself!” Kind of defeats a large reason for the blog, wouldn’t you say!
As for a Stamford bias, if you have read any of my stories through the year, I have stated several times that the balance of power has shifted to the three Bridgeport schools and St. Joseph. I think Central is far and away the team to beat. So does most everyone. St. Joseph is playing well right now. We will see.
There is no secret the Stamford schools are down this year, but I also think Stamford High has enough talent, if it could cut down on the turnovers, to be one of the top four seeds.
Finally, I don’t think I was harsh in my assessment of the talent in the league this year. EVERYONE thinks it is down. I just happened to put it in print. One of the coaches I respect the most from your area told me he has never seen the league worse. I think it would be harsh if I singled out teams or players but I never did that. It was a general comment.
Basically you don’t agree with me. That’s fine. I appreciate you taking the time to write. Do so again. And here we don’t mind you expressing your own personal judgments!

I have to disagree with several of your comments/articles this year in regards to boy’s basketball. The first comment, “Central easily has the most talent in the league”. “Easily”, I think not. Not to take anything from Central, because Central is strong, however, St, Joe’s has more talent and I think you will see that later this month and into early March.

Secondly, it’s obvious that you are pro-Stamford, (Trinity & Stamford HS) but I’m sorry to inform you that they are down this year. You mentioned, “In a down year, Stamford has the capability to be a top three or four team”. That is baffling to me, whereas they are in 6th place now and still have 3 or 4 losses in them. If your Crusaders beat your Black Knights, that may eliminate Stamford from the top 8. Check it all out when you have moment.

Lastly, your mid-season report, I would agree that the level of talent or play is down a little, but for you to slander young student athletes was a little harsh. You said the only thing worse than the boy’s basketball this season is the girl’s basketball, or something along those lines. Mr. Ruden, you are not making many friends in the Bridgeport area, not sure how you are perceived in the Stamford area, but I strongly suggest you change your tone when covering our youth.

Let’s remember what’s important here, our kids. I have to advocate for these youth student athletes, to become successful young adults and have a positive experience playing high school athletics. The comments you made were very inaccurate and your opinion of the level of play is more suited for the college scene or professional level, which you are not a part of, so please, keep your PERSONAL judgments to yourself next time