Adam Kurkjian Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Omaha Vol said: Props for X to try and schedule them, but that would’ve been a bloodbath. X was aware of how good of SJB is. They wanted to give their kids the experience of playing a team at that level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Adam Kurkjian said: I was told it was SJB. The guy definitely knows the difference. Coach Negro earlier today: “I’ve never heard of Xaverian MA, nor have I ever communicated with them.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Kurkjian Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 14 hours ago, GardenStateBaller said: Coach Negro earlier today: “I’ve never heard of Xaverian MA, nor have I ever communicated with them.” LOL that's fine. I don't know who from SJB they talked to. Whatever you say though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Adam Kurkjian said: LOL that's fine. I don't know who from SJB they talked to. Whatever you say though. Def wasn’t the SJB HC. If MA is already petrified to play Erasmus Hall NY and Canarsie NY, they ain’t scheduling SJB 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Kurkjian Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, GardenStateBaller said: Def wasn’t the SJB HC. If MA is already petrified to play Erasmus Hall NY and Canarsie NY, they ain’t scheduling SJB 😉 You don't need to show the screenshot of a text. I believed you the first time. MA is more than one program, and teams have different OOS philosophies. A lot of schools here don't see the benefits of a good OOS game. It's just not a priority for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Adam Kurkjian said: You don't need to show the screenshot of a text. I believed you the first time. MA is more than one program, and teams have different OOS philosophies. A lot of schools here don't see the benefits of a good OOS game. It's just not a priority for some. I’ll pay you a $1,000 bonus if you can secure any MA team (other than SC) to schedule a high-profile, Top 250-ranked, non-bordering state team in 2023 and beyond. LFG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Kurkjian Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, GardenStateBaller said: I’ll pay you a $1,000 bonus if you can secure any MA team (other than SC) to schedule a high-profile, Top 250-ranked, non-bordering state team in 2023 and beyond. LFG! I would love to see that, but most places aren't open to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omaha Vol Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Adam Kurkjian said: I would love to see that, but most places aren't open to it. I think Memorial Cath could’ve challenged a top 70-150 nationally ranked team last year and, maybe, this year as well. Xaverian Bros is well known to me and I’ve never lived in the northeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Omaha Vol said: I think Memorial Cath could’ve challenged a top 70-150 nationally ranked team last year and, maybe, this year as well. Xaverian Bros is well known to me and I’ve never lived in the northeast. Dealing with the Cath Mem HC recently was such an agonizing experience. Excuses after excuses. Not what I expected from the leader of a venerable, private program. Pathetic actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omaha Vol Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 4 hours ago, GardenStateBaller said: Dealing with the Cath Mem HC recently was such an agonizing experience. Excuses after excuses. Not what I expected from the leader of a venerable, private program. Pathetic actually. That had to be disappointing. I think MC could’ve put up a decent fight against one of the Jersey Boys. I’m still disappointed that Oakland chickened out against Liberty,NV. It appears David Lipscomb is the only team in Tennessee with any balls! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 1:41 AM, Omaha Vol said: That had to be disappointing. I think MC could’ve put up a decent fight against one of the Jersey Boys. I’m still disappointed that Oakland chickened out against Liberty,NV. It appears David Lipscomb is the only team in Tennessee with any balls! Lol Lipscomb def has been aggressive this offseason. At Milton and Thompson, and hosting Calvert Hall MD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Kurkjian Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 As stated before, the five MIAA teams most likely at the top of the rankings here are, in order: 1) Catholic Memorial; 2) Springfield Central; 3) St. John's Prep; 4) Xaverian; 5) Central Catholic. Of the Massachusetts NEPSAC teams, I'd say the top five are as follows: 1) Deerfield; 2) Milton Academy (my alma mater); 3) BB&N; 4) Pingree; 5) Governor's Academy or St. Sebastian's (coin flip). I'd say CM and Springfield Central would be ahead of Deerfield, and Milton and BB&N are right behind Central Catholic. This is subject to change once we hear of the transfers, but I think that's a good pecking order for the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Didn’t want to start a thread about this but I thought this was pretty cool. Belen Jesuit from Miami FL is traveling up to Connecticut to play state runner up Fairfield Prep. https://www.belenjesuit.org/news-detail?pk=1234758&fromId=270455 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Nolebull813 said: Didn’t want to start a thread about this but I thought this was pretty cool. Belen Jesuit from Miami FL is traveling up to Connecticut to play state runner up Fairfield Prep. https://www.belenjesuit.org/news-detail?pk=1234758&fromId=270455 Nice. It's a Jesuit thing!! PGL tried to do the same with SPP and Regis Jesuit CO. However, RJ wasn't interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 19 minutes ago, GardenStateBaller said: Nice. It's a Jesuit thing!! PGL tried to do the same with SPP and Regis Jesuit CO. However, RJ wasn't interested. Colorado teams will rarely ever test themselves. Maybe one here or there but it’s very rare. For example a defending state champion from the 2nd largest class in Colorado is coming to Florida to play some garbage team who finished 4818th nationally!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Nolebull813 said: Colorado teams will rarely ever test themselves. Maybe one here or there but it’s very rare. For example a defending state champion from the 2nd largest class in Colorado is coming to Florida to play some garbage team who finished 4818th nationally!! It all changed in 2019 after #1 Valor Christian CO paid Cedar Grove GA $30k+ to visit them in Highlands Ranch. The rest is history 😉 #27-17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Omaha Vol Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 On 5/19/2022 at 2:20 PM, Nolebull813 said: Didn’t want to start a thread about this but I thought this was pretty cool. Belen Jesuit from Miami FL is traveling up to Connecticut to play state runner up Fairfield Prep. https://www.belenjesuit.org/news-detail?pk=1234758&fromId=270455 I like seeing these interesting matchups. It doesn’t always have to be super powers clashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Just now, Omaha Vol said: I like seeing these interesting matchups. It doesn’t always have to be super powers clashing. The Jesuits all like to play each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omaha Vol Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, GardenStateBaller said: The Jesuits all like to play each other. Speaking of non power teams, I would love to see a bowl game between the little guys. Say the Vermont champ taking on the New Hampshire champ. Or, perhaps a battle of the North and South Dakota champs. Something like that… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Omaha Vol said: Speaking of non power teams, I would love to see a bowl game between the little guys. Say the Vermont champ taking on the New Hampshire champ. Or, perhaps a battle of the North and South Dakota champs. Something like that… Have at it 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GardenStateBaller Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 CT power STM will be visiting IMG on 10/7! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommygun66 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 12:03 AM, GardenStateBaller said: Coach Negro earlier today: “I’ve never heard of Xaverian MA, nor have I ever communicated with them.” Didn't SJR beat X 60 - 0 at X like 10 years ago. Colby College was interested in my son 12 yrs ago & also other NJ players.We visited with other players mainly from New England.I talked to fathers from Brockton & X & they both believed their teams could be competitive with top teams in the nation.The Brockton father actually wore his hs football jock coat & when I told him I was from NJ he totally blew me off.Very strange visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateBaller Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, tommygun66 said: Didn't SJR beat X 60 - 0 at X like 10 years ago. Colby College was interested in my son 12 yrs ago & also other NJ players.We visited with other players mainly from New England.I talked to fathers from Brockton & X & they both believed their teams could be competitive with top teams in the nation.The Brockton father actually wore his hs football jock coat & when I told him I was from NJ he totally blew me off.Very strange visit. Correct. In 2012, SJR demolished X 62-0. It was 55-0 at half. Other than Springfield Central, MA teams are terrified of OOS competion outside of New England. They're the Kings of Excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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