I went 4-0 in week 7, so naturally I was due for a miserable week 8.
One could ask what I was thinking picking three of the Fairfield teams to win, naturally I am wondering what I was thinking now. Without further ado, let’s re-hash week 8.
Sheehan 27, Ludlowe 21. I was surprised to hear this, and was more surprised to hear that six Ludlowe players were benched for the first quarter of action for an “in-school incident.” I don’t know what exactly happened, and if anyone could fill me in on what the violation was, I’d appreciate it, since Ludlowe has been very tight-lipped about it. I do know that whatever the infraction was, cost the Falcons their first win of the season. I think Ludlowe’s lone chance at a win is coming Friday against Westhill.
Shelton 34, Prep 13. Wow. I saw this and that was my reaction. Evidently, Shelton was running single wing and the Jesuits had no way to stop it. I know Prep is young, but if the Jesuits can’t stop Shelton’s offense, how is it going to beat ND-West Haven or West Haven?
Stamford 19, Warde 7. This was just an ugly, ugly game. Seems like neither side wanted to win this one. The Mustangs seemed hellbent on throwing the ball early, and never established a run game. The Black Knights, on the other hand, did establish a run game and ran it early and often with Guarien Horton. The Mustangs have Danbury and Ludlowe to close the year and can still finish .500
New Fairfield 28, ND 14. I honestly can’t tell you a thing about this game besides the score. The Lancers are 0-8. Blech.
This week: 1-3; Year-to-date: 23-9.
My Bill Gonillo-5
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1. Masuk (8-0). They’ve been No. 1 all along and scored 69 on Saturday. No one is beating Masuk this year.
2. Staples (8-0). Took care of business in a trap game at Wilton. Saturday’s game with Trumbull is a defacto FCIAC semifinal game.
3. Darien (8-0). If the Blue Wave beat Norwalk, it’ll play for the FCIAC title.
4. New Canaan (7-1). I’m sorry, but if this team isn’t “FCIAC team of the week” something is wrong. The Rams BLEW OUT Greenwich on Friday night. They’re hoping for one of the two above them to falter.
5. Trumbull (7-1). The Eagles came up big when they had to, taking down Ridgefield. Trumbull can throw a monkey wrench into the Darien/Staples FCIAC championship, if it can beat Staples on Saturday in Westport.
6. Brookfield (7-1). The Bobcats’ only loss is to Masuk, and they beat up Pomperaug this past weekend. Let the McMahon and St. Joseph lovers complaints start here.
As always you can follow me on Twitter for updates on all of the Fairfield contests. Hope all of you have a good week of state playoff action.
Couple of notes. ND Fairfield is better than Ludlowe, but that’s like saying a chihuahua is more ferocious than a bichon. Neither one is any threat. Brookfield is a very good team and will give Berlin fits. Brookfield is easily better than Shelton. Not often, but definitely this year. Seen them both play.
How can you comment on a game when you know nothing about it. Either find out the information or do not comment on it. Dont be surprised that ND gets their first win by defeating LL New Milford. Yes Notre Dame is 0-8 but they are playing a mostly freshmen and sophmores and have been more competitive than Ludlowe.
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I will add three more words to Ludlowe’s debacle year… It’s called ” lack of leadership”
If not for the 1st drive of the game I think Warde would have won that game against Warde. BTW…St. Joe’s would beat Brookfield by 30
Three words for the Ludlowe Situation….Senior Skip Day….At least that is what this old man was told….
Don’t buy the Brookfield hype. They are in the SWC – pomp, Bunnell, Brookfield, etc. all stink. Ludlow is a 3-5 win team in the SWC. Fine with keeping Masuk in #1, but you’re out of your mind after that. Have you ever watched an SWC game?