Since the last thread about SLC vs. MNW imploded due to insults and personal attacks, I thought I'd start another thread. Please don't destroy this thread.
Here is a post from a non-SLC fan that I found on another board. I thought I'd re-post it here:
From Boto24:
"Let me pose this question. Has Southlake rebuilt their defense time after time over the last five years? The answer is a resounding yes. Granted they don't have a DC at this point, unless one has recently been hired. Having to replace nine starters on either side of the ball is a real challenge, but this is where SLC's feeder programs pay their dividends. Most starters at Carroll don't start until they're a senior unless they're exceptionally talented standouts at the JV level.
"Two areas SLC will heavily outweigh MNW is depth (backups that can play just as good as the starters) and the consistency of coaching at the sub-levels. Sub-level excellence, combined with utilizing every minute in the offseason (excellent time management) to groom the underclassmen for the upcoming season has allowed Carroll to fill the voids they have year after year.
"They teach techniques and schemes to the kids starting in 4th and 5th grade. By the time these kids reach the 11th and 12th grade, the system is engrained in their psyche. Why do you think Carroll continues to produce D1 quarterbacks year after year, some of which don't even start until they're a senior? It's because of a world class system that's been in place there for over 20 years. Their performance on the field is a reflection of their values off the field. The Class of 2008 is no exception. Carroll will have nothing but respect for MNW, but you can bet Carroll will not be outworked by any team in the offseason.
"I think MNW is a real threat, but they have never, let me repeat that, NEVER played an opponent with an athletic system as organized or disciplined as Carroll. There MIGHT be five public schools in the nation that are comparable to Carroll in overall emphasis on excellence in every phase of education from academics to athletics. If anyone thinks MNW will simply out-muscle, outrun, or out-athlete SLC, they will be in for a real shock on Sept. 15th. All other teams and coaches that had that philosophy are 0-79 against Carroll over the past five years."
I agree.
Personally, I'm really glad the game vs. DLS didn't work out. Since DLS has been losing the last few years they are dropping out of the top of the national rankings. Miami Northwestern finished in the top 5 in 2006 (depending on the poll) and will probably be #2 in the nation at the time of the game.
#1 vs #2 should be fantastic. Based on performance on the field and based on players returning both teams are well deserving of those rankings (if the rankings happen as many expect).
Miami may have the best individual athletes of any team in the nation. SLC has been the best program in the nation in recent years. WHAT MORE CAN ANYONE ASK FOR IN A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME.
Fantastic!!!!!
Here is a post from a non-SLC fan that I found on another board. I thought I'd re-post it here:
From Boto24:
"Let me pose this question. Has Southlake rebuilt their defense time after time over the last five years? The answer is a resounding yes. Granted they don't have a DC at this point, unless one has recently been hired. Having to replace nine starters on either side of the ball is a real challenge, but this is where SLC's feeder programs pay their dividends. Most starters at Carroll don't start until they're a senior unless they're exceptionally talented standouts at the JV level.
"Two areas SLC will heavily outweigh MNW is depth (backups that can play just as good as the starters) and the consistency of coaching at the sub-levels. Sub-level excellence, combined with utilizing every minute in the offseason (excellent time management) to groom the underclassmen for the upcoming season has allowed Carroll to fill the voids they have year after year.
"They teach techniques and schemes to the kids starting in 4th and 5th grade. By the time these kids reach the 11th and 12th grade, the system is engrained in their psyche. Why do you think Carroll continues to produce D1 quarterbacks year after year, some of which don't even start until they're a senior? It's because of a world class system that's been in place there for over 20 years. Their performance on the field is a reflection of their values off the field. The Class of 2008 is no exception. Carroll will have nothing but respect for MNW, but you can bet Carroll will not be outworked by any team in the offseason.
"I think MNW is a real threat, but they have never, let me repeat that, NEVER played an opponent with an athletic system as organized or disciplined as Carroll. There MIGHT be five public schools in the nation that are comparable to Carroll in overall emphasis on excellence in every phase of education from academics to athletics. If anyone thinks MNW will simply out-muscle, outrun, or out-athlete SLC, they will be in for a real shock on Sept. 15th. All other teams and coaches that had that philosophy are 0-79 against Carroll over the past five years."
I agree.
Personally, I'm really glad the game vs. DLS didn't work out. Since DLS has been losing the last few years they are dropping out of the top of the national rankings. Miami Northwestern finished in the top 5 in 2006 (depending on the poll) and will probably be #2 in the nation at the time of the game.
#1 vs #2 should be fantastic. Based on performance on the field and based on players returning both teams are well deserving of those rankings (if the rankings happen as many expect).
Miami may have the best individual athletes of any team in the nation. SLC has been the best program in the nation in recent years. WHAT MORE CAN ANYONE ASK FOR IN A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME.
Fantastic!!!!!