Moving the Chains Comments

Comment on Week 12 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: Jake

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

BG squeaks by Winnie and Salem blows out North scoring 60 points. Who is #1. I have seen both teams play twice and Salem is more explosive. BG has better defense but Salem’s two backs are ridiculous.

Comment on Week 12 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: Shane

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:16:33 +0000

Questions for everyone -
You can only attend one HS final this weekend, which one will it be and why?

Would you pay to see the D1 champ play the D2 champ the following week?

My answers: I will attend the D2 final because I think BG is the best NH HS team we will see in some time. They are a rare collection of talent regardless of how you feel about the coach, the school or there apparent decision to stay in D2 next year.

Yes, I would pay to see a “Super Bowl” between D1 and D2 although I’d rather see a combined division and one true champion. If seeds hold, BG vs. Salem would be great!

Great job this year Marc!

Comment on Week 11 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: Joey

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:23:59 +0000

JohnD,

That wasn’t an anti-Londonderry statement but rather a nod to how physically imposing Londonderry was at the end of the season. They were likely the only team that matched up with Central physically in the trenches. It’ll be interesting to see whether Central can match up with North’s spread offense. I doubt North can stop Central’s run game so other than the game clock and offensive mistakes, what is going to stop either offense?

Comment on Week 11 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: JohnD

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:13:14 +0000

Just curious, why do you say everyone is happy Londonderry didn’t get the invite?

Comment on Week 11 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: Bob

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:57:52 +0000

Joey, I know for a fact they were all healthy in the first GAME (not scrimmage) vs. Exeter. They held the cavanaugh kid down. Everyone needs to realize that BG is WAY above everyone. I would say Exeter is two and then it is a crap shoot after that…

Comment on Week 11 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: Joey

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:22:33 +0000

Steve (and many others),

You need to consider that Central is a vastly different team in November than they were in September. Multiple OL/DL guys were out and they did not dominate the line of scrimmage they way they have the last 3-4 weeks so the Exeter, Nasua North and Trinity scrimmage are virtually meaningless barometers. If you really understand the rosters of the D1 teams, you can well understand some of the seemingly bizarre scores. Salem’s and Nahua North’s playmaker(s) have basically been healthy all year. The same has not been true for Londonderry (Joey McLaughlin) & Pinkerton (Eric Guinto) for about half the season. As soon as Central returned their interior muscle, their running game with Mike Cavanaugh has dominated. None of the D1 teams in 2009 is deep enough to withstand significant injuries & illnesses and this season has been loaded with them. The D1 playoffs are a complete crap-shoot (and everyone is pretty happy Londonderry didn’t get an invite).

Comment on Week 11 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: John D

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:26:19 +0000

BG tried to schedule Xaverian but they couldn’t come together on dates, whereas, it worked out with CM. Winnicunnet is on a roll and I wouldn’t be suprised if they beat Exeter this week.

Comment on Week 11 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: Brian

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:42:00 +0000

The common opponents argument holds zero water…if you think Salem put in even a modicum of effort in that Central game you’re on some really good drugs.

Comment on Week 11 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: Jimbo

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:40:06 +0000

I would love to see BG take on a traditional Northeast power. Too bad Pinkerton is having a down year by their standards. BG needs to play a Brockton, Don Bosco prep (NJ), or Xaverian to truly test their mettle this year. I know that Exeter does not “mail it in” for any game, so the 42-0 score is awful telling. BG is in a whole different world than these other NH teams.

Also, MT, I think you get it right in the poll this week…although Winnacunnett over Plymouth and Souhegan?

Comment on Week 11 Power Poll: 3-and-out by: Ted

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:50:14 +0000

Marc, common opponents say Exeter is better than Salem. How can you dispute that when exeter beat central and central just whooped Salem. I would say it is BG then all the rest.