Oxford at Solanco, Saturday, 6:45 p.m.

6:00

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:00:01 GMT

Hello everybody - Jeff Reinhart here at LancSports.com reporting from Quarryville, where tonight, Solanco will take on Oxford in a non-league football game.

6:00

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:00:41 GMT

Three games in three nights, so I'm a tad on the tired side - but amped for 1 last game this weekend - and it's the final non-league game this season. L-L League section openers are set for Friday.

6:00

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:00:58 GMT

Got here and got set up quickly at Solanco so I launched a little early.

6:01

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:01:26 GMT

This is the only game in town, so I should have plenty of time tonight to take your questions ... so get your LL football questions fired up and send them in.

6:01

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:01:54 GMT

Going to try and cut and paste my preview capsule from this game ... here goes nothing

6:02

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:02:05 GMT

THE GAME: Oxford (1-1) @ Solanco (1-1), Saturday, 7 p.m.
LIVE BLOG: I will be blogging live from this game at LancSports.com. So if you can’t make it to Quarryville, come and join me online for instant updates and analysis, plus your comments and questions.
LAST WEEK: Oxford fell to Avon Grove 48-21. … Solanco knocked off Kennard-Dale 28-7.
NOTABLE: Solanco blanked Oxford 25-0 last year at Oxford.
ABOUT OXFORD: The Hornets are a Triple-A team that compete in the American Division of the Ches-Mont League. They beat West Chester East 24-20 in their opener before falling to Avon Grove in Week 2. … Coming off a 0-10 season, when they were outscored 317-92; Hornets were shutout three times, including the 25-0 loss to Solanco. … Coach is Denny Baumgardner.
ABOUT SOLANCO: On track after the 21-point win over Kennard-Dale in the Mules’ second of three straight home games to get the season started. B.J. Enck had a big night for Solanco with 138 rushing yards and a TD, plus six catches for 63 yards and another score. … Just five penalties in eight quarters, plus seven takeaways (second-most in the league) on defense.

QUOTABLE: Solanco coach Joe Pearson – “Oxford plays an aggressive defense that will send pressure from all over the field. And their offense can be very explosive with their two backs. If they get into space, they’re gone. … We need to build off the success from last week and play improved ball to get this one. This is a great local rivalry that carries over from youth programs.”

6:02

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:02:36 GMT

Yay - it worked. Feel free to check out that preview as you get ready for this game.

6:04

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:04:00 GMT

About an hour before kickoff, so plenty of time for Q&A if you have anything ... drop me a line.

6:04

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:04:32 GMT

SUN is a killer here ... directly above the press box, shining straight in. Nice breeze b lowing though

6:05

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:05:00 GMT

Both teams on the field warming up ... and little country music blares over the PA.

6:05 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:05:03 GMT

how about them Blue Streaks?!?!

6:05

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:05:29 GMT

Much-needed win for them, and D played OK from what I read. Good momentum heading into Section 1.

6:05 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:05:46 GMT

Going Solanco 27-7 tonight.

6:06

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:06:08 GMT

I forget what I picked - Solanco to win. 24-10? Might be worse, actually.

6:06 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:06:15 GMT

Yeah. It also should be good to see reading coming in, but they won last night

6:06

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:06:56 GMT

Reading is tricky - their offense was really stuck in the mud the first 2 weeks - picked it up last night. That score surprised me a bit. Good for Reading though.

6:07

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:07:40 GMT

Feel free to send in scores tonight ... college football, Phillies, etc.

6:07

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:07:50 GMT

Saw Florida was up 16-6

6:08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:08:39 GMT

Country into a little re-mix dance tune - loving that.

6:09

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:09:12 GMT

Can't wait until the sun goes down here in Quarryville.

6:09

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:09:45 GMT

Quarryville Fair this weekend, so they usually play a Saturday home game in Week 3.

6:09 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:09:50 GMT

Florida is up 23-6. USC and Washington is tied at 10. Upset brewing? ND 26 Michigan State 17 Oklahoma 45 Tulsa 0

6:10

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:10:16 GMT

Thought Florida would bomb them. Oh well.

6:10 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:10:18 GMT

12-10 Nebraska over V.tech

6:10

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:10:51 GMT

What's the big ABC game tonight? I don't even remember?

6:11

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:11:08 GMT

Four (4) fans on the Oxford side.

6:11 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:11:12 GMT

Texas Tech- Texas...

6:11

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:11:21 GMT

Why? Texas will murder them.

6:12

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:12:22 GMT

LONG week almost over - Monday was at McCaskey/Coatesville; Thursday was at Cocalico/A-C; Friday I was at Catholic/Central; tonight here. Whew. I need a nap.

6:12

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:12:55 GMT

Nice crowd on the Solanco filing in.

6:13 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:13:50 GMT

Indeed you do. Live blogs next week are Cocalico/MC and warwick/PM correct? Any thoughts for week 5 in terms of blogs?

6:14

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:14:32 GMT

Friday - Keith @ Cocalico/Central and I'm @ Penn Manor/Hempfield ... Week 5? No clue. L-S vs. Catholic? Trying not to look too far ahead, honestly. I like to enjoy the journey :-)

6:17 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:17:02 GMT

i'm sure you or Keith make a trip to Neffsville this season. PM/MT or Wilson/MT.

6:17

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:17:25 GMT

I'm sure one of us will see the Streaks, yes.

6:18

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:18:19 GMT

I like to see as many teams as possible - that's why I don't mind these Saturday games. I like to cover the whole league - not just the same 3-4 teams over and over. I hope that comes through ...

6:18 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:18:25 GMT

LC should be fine w/o Smith, IMO.

6:18

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:18:58 GMT

Should handle Donegal yes ... then L-S in Week 5. Guessing Smith will be back that week. Harbach said he won't play him until he's 100 percent, but apparently he's already started rehab.

6:20

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:20:10 GMT

Smith was hobbling very badly last night. He was bummed when I chatted with him before the game.

6:20

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:20:33 GMT

Harbach, not surprisingly, was pretty bummed after the game.

6:21

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:21:04 GMT

Might post that as a Podcast on Monday - I have a lot of tape from last night. Gotta go through it Sunday.

6:29 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:29:18 GMT

FG good! 13-10 Wahington.

6:29 Comment From LLfan08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:29:20 GMT

Hey Jeff, What do you think of Northern Lebanon this year? Looks like both Elco and NL played Hamburg pretty much the same. Could they make some noise in section 3 and possibly knock off one of the top 3 (LC, LS, ELCO)

6:29

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:29:45 GMT

Sorry - just took a little stroll - beautiful evening here ... but sun is beating down on the press box. Ugh!

6:30

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:30:19 GMT

I don't see NL or Elco winning Section 3 ... I think Catholic will be just fine, especially when Smith comes back and rounds into shape.

6:30

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:30:22 GMT

BUT ...

6:30

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:30:45 GMT

I think NL absolutely makes Districts with (hmmm) at least six wins.

6:30

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:30:57 GMT

And I had this on my blog last night and I'll say it again here ....

6:31

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:31:11 GMT

I really think Elco will be 9-0 going into Week 10 @ Catholic. Just a hunch.

6:31

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:31:56 GMT

Solanco marching band hitting the field ... 23 minutes on the clock. Keep the questions coming ...

6:33

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:33:26 GMT

No takers yet on Oxford tonight?

6:34

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:34:18 GMT

Nothing like a good marching band routine, eh? Snares, trumpets, flags.

6:35

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:35:02 GMT

NL might win 7 games actually, depending how things shake down .... looks like this Dresch fella has fit in just fine - and the rushing attack looks swell.

6:35 Comment From LLfan08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:35:46 GMT

Is there a timetable on when the Qb who got hurt comes back for NL?

6:36

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:36:20 GMT

Not sure ... broken collarbone takes a while to heal - and I think he snapped it in 2 spots. Guessing he's done. Even if he comes back, the job is clearly Dresch's.

6:36

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:36:54 GMT

Was hoping to see the Vikings this season - was going to go last Monday, but ended up at McCaskey/York.

6:37

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:37:23 GMT

Happy to report that the Oxford side is finally filling up

6:38

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:38:09 GMT

LL questions? Fire away ... 17 minutes on the clock before kick.

6:38 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:38:15 GMT

Eve Jeff...Mich St 30-ND 26 9:00 left

6:38

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:38:36 GMT

Interesting ... not an Irish fan, so go Sparty.

6:38 Comment From LLfan08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:38:53 GMT

In section 3, there's 4 playoff caliber teams in LC, LS, ELCO and NL. Who do you think is the best of the rest? Looks like all 4 of the other teams have struggled early on.

6:40

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:40:02 GMT

1. Catholic; 2. Elco; 3. L-S; 4. NL ... all 4 will make Districts. Glad to see PV won a game last night. And they have a very winnable game Friday vs. Annville, which is flat-out struggling early. It's clearly the top 4 and everyone else.

6:40 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:40:05 GMT

hey bears. sorry about that 31-21 loss last night. :)

6:40 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:40:11 GMT

LC/NL is week 7, but so is: MC/CV, E-Town/Cocalico and PM/MT

6:40

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:40:55 GMT

Could be an interesting week ... long way to go first. I didn't think Crest would beat CV last night, so it shows you what I really know, right?

6:41

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:41:12 GMT

I did pick Pequea Valley though :-)

6:41 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:41:22 GMT

dont b sorry......we have ZERO!!!! DEFENSE MT played great

6:42 Comment From LLfan08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:42:34 GMT

Glad to see PV win, hate to see a program go through that. What do you think of Preston McKnights quote of guaranteeing Reading makes districts, or he'll resign. Can they win 4 to 5 games in section 1 this year?

6:44

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:44:06 GMT

Best quote of the season to date. Tough road for Reading - winning last night was huge for them. Will probably have to go 4-3 at worst to make it - not sure that will happen? Wilson, Penn Manor, Warwick, MT will all be tough games. Keep your fingers crossed, Reading fans.

6:44 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:44:12 GMT

Bears, are you in here scouting?? I see you have solanco home next week.

6:44 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:44:18 GMT

Don't worry we will be nice on 10/23/09 Bears 74

6:44

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:44:42 GMT

Solanco Hall of Fame Class of 2009 being introduced here before the game.

6:45

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:45:13 GMT

10 minutes on the clock ... sun finally setting - but not nearly fast enough.

6:45 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:45:18 GMT

Who has the best o line jeff?

6:45

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:45:32 GMT

Gee, Baron - that's a loaded question :-)

6:45

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:45:53 GMT

Central so far - hands down. Two (2) 300-pound guards and some depth. If they stay healthy, look out.

6:46 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:46:04 GMT

LOL.....im interviewing for DEF. CORID.......LOL

6:46 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:46:11 GMT

Well I wasn't to impressed with LC Hall

6:46

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:46:28 GMT

Hall was GREAT on defense last night.

6:47

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:47:01 GMT

And the soph QB (Gibbons) only got hit a few times, so Hall and his mates did their jobs ... got overlooked because Central dominated on the scoreboard.

6:47 Comment From LLfan08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:47:09 GMT

Who in the LL League has received d1 scholarship offers, and other who may receive some before the end of the year?

6:47

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:47:22 GMT

Several have made a verbal so far ....

6:49

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:49:10 GMT

Doakes from Lebanon is going to PItt ... Royer from Central is going to Penn State ... Hershey Walton from Reading is going to Temple

6:49

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:49:52 GMT

Smith will certainly get more offers - Akron and Richmond have offered and I heard Villanova is interested. Smith also likes Harvard and Princeton.

6:50

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:50:15 GMT

Tyler Beck from Wilson also has some offers - I want to say Akron for sure.

6:50 Comment From LLfan08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:50:30 GMT

Washington just kicked a field goal to go up 16-13 over USC with 4 seconds left, wow

6:50 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:50:41 GMT

We gave up ZERO sacks

6:51

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:51:03 GMT

That's why MC has the best O line so far ... they really didn't sniff Gorman last night - only when he rolled

6:51 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:51:06 GMT

Washington 16 USC 13... 3 secs left! Go Huskies!

6:51 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:51:11 GMT

interesting tidbit on WPDC last nite.... it was said by radio ann. that several e-town kids are having trouble adjusting to Polites leaving.........taking time to come together.....SO THERE YOU HAVE IT!!!

6:51 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:51:26 GMT

Lancaster Newspapers say the lines will determine the outcome & our line does a great job but gets no press?

6:51

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:51:47 GMT

I don't write for the paper anymore ... I always give those guys love online

6:51 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:51:49 GMT

Smith is very good

6:51 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:51:53 GMT

someone told me a receiver or someone from Ephrata got a offer from WVU?

6:52

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:52:13 GMT

Andrew Donnelly - TE and DE ... WVU did not offer but inquired. So did Temple.

6:52 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:52:15 GMT

Beck is also very impressive.

6:52 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:52:20 GMT

Washington won, 16-13. Nig upset.

6:52 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:52:44 GMT

I always say you are the man, not LNP

6:52 Comment From MTfan

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:52:58 GMT

big**

6:53 Comment From LLfan08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:53:11 GMT

Saw Donnelly over the summer, he will make a very good TE at the next level

6:53

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:53:56 GMT

quick stroll - be right back ... anthem coming up

6:58 Comment From LLfan08

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:58:40 GMT

Has good size, good speed, good students from what I hear as well

6:58 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:58:44 GMT

33-30 ND over MichSt 5:00 to go

6:58 Comment From Big Baron

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:58:48 GMT

Are you guys thinking about doing anymore thursday nite blogs?

6:59

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:59:02 GMT

Maybe! Once the league season gets cranking - that was fun

6:59

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:59:13 GMT

Solanco won the toss and will receive

6:59 Comment From Baron Nut

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:59:18 GMT

I just checked some comments and wonder if you think Hempfield will give Reading a battle?

7:00

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:00:03 GMT

That could be a good game, actually - tough to get a total feel yet where everyone stands because everyone plays different non-league schedules. Give it a week or 2 into section play and we'll see.

7:00 Comment From Big Baron

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:00:07 GMT

My question what happened to govenor mifflin?

7:00

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:00:27 GMT

last year's leading rusher (Eric Wertz) broke his arm and hasn't played yet this season. That hasn't helped.

7:00

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:00:33 GMT

Solanco starts at own 33

7:00 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:00:37 GMT

everyone is overlooking crest.they had 4 2way starters miss weiser game.they beat cv who beat warwick and hempfield.their qb #11 is very good.

7:01

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:01:05 GMT

Kutz body-slams for a first down for Solanco to the 44

7:01

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:01:31 GMT

Great point - nice start for the Falcons - didn't see that one coming last night. And yes, Gristick is good - efficient for sure.

7:01 Comment From Big Baron

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:01:40 GMT

didn't know that, thats why you are the man!

7:01

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:01:52 GMT

Fisher short gain - second and 9

7:02

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:02:12 GMT

BJ Enck bobs and weaves to Oxford 48 - third and 4

7:02

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:02:21 GMT

Please keep Phillies updates coming!

7:02

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:02:51 GMT

first down Solanco - nice run by Kutz off right tackle - ball at Oxford 43

7:03 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:03:00 GMT

klyle fisher taken off field at ku-bloom game ,hope hes ok!went off on cart.

7:03

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:03:14 GMT

That's sad news - all the best to Kyle.

7:03

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:03:29 GMT

Zellman pass to Fisher incomplete - second and 10

7:03

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:03:49 GMT

Solanco in its customary Spread Wing-T look ... Zellman in the shotgun, but they run Wing-T package

7:04

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:04:06 GMT

FUMBLE!

7:04

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:04:32 GMT

Fisher fumbled up the gut - Oxford's Ted Smith recovers - good field position for the Hornets (cool nickname, eh?)

7:04

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:04:44 GMT

Oxford at Solanco 40 - 9:30 to go in first.

7:04 Comment From Barons Fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:04:51 GMT

Just want to say what great job our o-line did again last night.

7:05

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:05:14 GMT

Oxford QB is Conner Hollenbach, who is a lefty - second and 4 for Hornets

7:05

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:05:35 GMT

Nice D - Rees stuffed - third and 4

7:05

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:05:41 GMT

Giffing nice tackle

7:05 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:05:46 GMT

any tough games for barons coming up?

7:05

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:05:56 GMT

Friday at home vs. Cocalico (3-0).

7:06

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:06:17 GMT

Brown stacked up at the line - Solanco stuffed him - will be 4th and 3

7:07

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:07:07 GMT

Brown toss right - Solanco holds! Mules take over on downs at own 31

7:07 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:07:25 GMT

what a 3 game stretch!

7:07

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:07:34 GMT

yeah - 'brutal' doesn't do it justice

7:07

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:07:58 GMT

HUGE gainer by Solanco's Enck - rumbles to Oxford 38

7:08 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:08:01 GMT

If I was a MC fan, I would be worried about Cocalico next week... they looked good Thursday night with the rushing attack.

7:08 Comment From BluStreakz

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:08:05 GMT

how do you think townships season will pan out?

7:08

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:08:46 GMT

I picked them to finish 2nd in Section 1, so pretty well I"m guessing. Of course, I made that pick in the middle of August. 7 wins? Districts for sure.

7:09

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:09:13 GMT

Looks like Enck rolled an ankle at the end of the play - he needed help getting off the field - he's their leading ruhser (138 yards, 2 TD last week vs. Kennard-Dale).

7:09 Comment From BluStreakz

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:09:34 GMT

They had a crazy game last night against etown, really clutch peformance in the 4th

7:09

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:09:42 GMT

Kutz up the gut - second and 5

7:10 Comment From Barons Fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:10:02 GMT

What? We played Wilson & LC Defense are good

7:10 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:10:07 GMT

how many wins needed for districts?

7:10

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:10:25 GMT

at least 5-5 in Quad-A ... 16 teams get in ... 6 wins should do it.

7:10

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:10:36 GMT

delay vs. Solanco - second and 11

7:10

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:10:45 GMT

Fisher tripped up - lost 2.

7:11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:11:42 GMT

Zellman bomb to Stitz in the end zone is overthrown - Mules will punt.

7:12

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:12:33 GMT

Oxford will start at own 6 - great punt!

7:12 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:12:50 GMT

Williams worries about "every" game. He wants his kids to take it one game at a time. I remember lowly Ephrata beating MC when they won districts that year. You just never know.

7:13

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:13:01 GMT

Cruz toss left - second and 6

7:13 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:13:27 GMT

does smith have chance at all-time pa records with this injury.

7:14

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:14:03 GMT

If Catholic goes deep again, definitely. 18 TD passes he should get during the regular season. He needs 1,925 passing, so he might need 'extra' games for that.

7:14

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:14:21 GMT

Brown first-down run for Oxford up to the 14

7:14 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:14:34 GMT

I say "yes" to the Smith question.

7:14

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:14:49 GMT

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!

7:15

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:15:07 GMT

Cruz 83 yard TD run for Oxford - he's a burner. Wow. Great run.

7:15 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:15:10 GMT

i wish him luck....hes a good kid.

7:15 Comment From Barons Fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:15:12 GMT

I agree

7:15

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:15:19 GMT

GREAT kid.

7:15

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:15:41 GMT

Oxford calls a timeout before the PAT kick.

7:16

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:16:35 GMT

DelSordo set to kick ...

7:17

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:17:20 GMT

kick is good ... Oxford 7, Solanco 0 with 3:36 to go in the first quarter. Electrifying TD run by Geovani Cruz who, dare I say, cruised 83 yards for a score. Thank you. Thank you very much. I'm here all week.

7:17 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:17:26 GMT

final .... nd 33 mich st 30 if anyone cares..

7:17 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:17:31 GMT

wonder if he will throw jav. in college?spring football real important in college.

7:17

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:17:56 GMT

Thinking he wants to do jav in college, yes. That's why he's considering some Ivy schools.

7:18

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:18:21 GMT

Solanco starts at own 38

7:18 Comment From BluStreakz

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:18:24 GMT

how do you think etown will turnout, they seemed ok last night, couldn't stop the run though

7:18

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:18:55 GMT

that's a problem, yes. Thought they'd do OK in new 4-3 scheme - apparently not. Still say they finish around .500 or better.

7:19

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:19:06 GMT

Fisher - up the gut for a first down to midfield.

7:19 Comment From Barons Fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:19:10 GMT

My vote for section 2 lineman of the week? MC entire oline

7:19 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:19:12 GMT

go for the education kid.

7:19 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:19:17 GMT

Florida St.....7.........BYU....0.....that won't hold up!

7:19 Comment From BluStreakz

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:19:20 GMT

USC lost hahahaha

7:19

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:19:40 GMT

My thought exactly ... Penn State/USC in Rose Bowl ... Texas/Florida in title game.

7:20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:20:14 GMT

Fisher nice run on a sweep - first down Solanco to the Oxford 40

7:20 Comment From BigBaron

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:20:18 GMT

I'll take those games

7:20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:20:37 GMT

The sad part is that PSU might be 12-0 - but not play in BCS game.

7:20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:20:56 GMT

Zellman sacked - second and 15 for Mules.

7:21

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:21:30 GMT

Swing pass to Fisher - got a few back, still third and 6

7:21 Comment From BigBaron

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:21:34 GMT

Royer, Gruber & Buller were @ PSU today!

7:22

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:22:08 GMT

Glad to see Buller fitting in with new teammates

7:22

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:22:34 GMT

Kirk up the gut for Solanco - fourth and short ....

7:22

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:22:48 GMT

END FIRST QUARTER - Oxford 7, Solanco 0

7:22 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:22:56 GMT

wheres baron qb going?

7:23

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:23:32 GMT

He's visited Colorado and likes Memphis and NC State ... not sure what he'll do? He'd go as an 'athlete' and probably (my guess) be a safety/DB type.

7:23 Comment From BigBaron

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:23:38 GMT

not sure?

7:24

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:24:07 GMT

This game is flying (famous last words) ... second quarter underway ... Kirk slams up the middle for a first down - Mules at Oxford 27

7:24

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:24:55 GMT

pass to Stitz incomplete - he went up in traffic and nearly plucked it. Second and 10

7:25

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:25:28 GMT

Fisher skirts left end ... second and about 5

7:25

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:25:39 GMT

make that third down

7:26

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:26:11 GMT

Kirk powers forward - looks short

7:26

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:26:30 GMT

fourth and about 2 for Solanco ... they will go for it; Zellman stays out.

7:27

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:27:00 GMT

Solanco tries to draw them off - flags.

7:27

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:27:14 GMT

that backfired - delay vs. Solanco brings up fourth and 8

7:27 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:27:19 GMT

Any MT players going anywhere? How bout Brian Sorber.

7:27

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:27:35 GMT

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!

7:27

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:27:55 GMT

Zellman to Brown - 26-yard TD pass on a slant - nice play Solanco.

7:28

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:28:07 GMT

Not sure about MT ... great start for Sourber, yes.

7:28 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:28:14 GMT

he looks fast but not real big. mc qb.

7:28

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:28:37 GMT

Gorman is thick and is put together - but he's not 6-4, 225 if that's what you mean.

7:28

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:28:49 GMT

PAT by Haines is good ... 7-7 with 9:38 to go in the half.

7:29

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:29:38 GMT

Gorman has good wheels, and he throws a nice ball when he has time - and Central's line has given him plenty of time so far. He was picked last night, but that was his first pick this season. He's very steady.

7:29 Comment From cedar fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:29:50 GMT

is anyone on mc not put togthet?

7:29

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:29:59 GMT

Oxford will start at own 13

7:30 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:30:07 GMT

Phillies 0-0 end of 1.......... ( pedro vs vazquez)

7:30

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:30:28 GMT

I have it on ESPN Gamecast here in the press box, but keep sending score and I'll post it here.

7:30 Comment From Baronsfan11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:30:34 GMT

He threw two picks last night but yeah he is very good.

7:30

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:30:44 GMT

didn't remember the second pick?

7:30

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:30:53 GMT

Cruz crushed - second and 15

7:30 Comment From Baronsfan11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:30:58 GMT

Btw, nice job on Prep Nation Radio last night Jeff listened to the whole thing.

7:31

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:31:14 GMT

Thanks - I always enjoy doing that stuff (TV, radio, etc).

7:31

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:31:24 GMT

third and 13 for Hornets

7:31

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:31:39 GMT

flags

7:32

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:32:03 GMT

motion vs. Oxford - third and 18 at own 5. Sticky spot for Hornets.

7:32 Comment From Baronsfan11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:32:09 GMT

Loved your comment about if you think MC will win states as well.

7:32

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:32:43 GMT

Tough road and a long haul - but they they have a chance, sure. So many things need to happen - as we all learned in 2003. It ain't easy.

7:33

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:33:02 GMT

Oxford pass complete but well short - Hornets punt. Solanco should get good field pos. here.

7:33

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:33:27 GMT

Stitz fair catch - Solanco starts at Oxford 33 - 7:14 to go in the first.

7:33 Comment From BluStreakz

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:33:34 GMT

Honestly this is going to be the best chance MC will have to win states for a little while I believe, they have a big group of soph. though coming up

7:33

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:33:59 GMT

Pass complete to Moran - nice grab on the sideline - first down to Oxford 17

7:34 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:34:02 GMT

How big is solanco line?

7:34

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:34:22 GMT

Not huge but sturdy for sure. Tim Latham is the anchor - returning all-star from last year.

7:34

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:34:40 GMT

motion vs. Solanco - first and 15 at 22

7:35

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:35:00 GMT

Solanco usually has a pretty rugged line year in and year out. They grow 'em big in Quarryville.

7:35

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:35:14 GMT

Kutz slams to the 20

7:35

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:35:39 GMT

Enck has not returned for Solanco - he's standing on the near sideline with helmet in hand.

7:35

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:35:59 GMT

lovely sunset here in Q-ville, by the way. Wow.

7:36

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:36:16 GMT

first down pass to Fisher - Solanco has first and goal at the 5

7:36

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:36:34 GMT

how's that for painting a picture?

7:36

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:36:41 GMT

toss to Moran - lost 2

7:36

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:36:47 GMT

second and goal at the 7

7:36 Comment From Baronsfan11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:36:52 GMT

what happened to Enck?

7:37

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:37:07 GMT

turned an ankle on his first carry on Solanco's first drive. Bummer.

7:37

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:37:23 GMT

incomplete to Brown on another slant - third and goal at the 7

7:37 Comment From Baronsfan11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:37:26 GMT

wow.

7:37

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:37:46 GMT

Make it the 8 - third and goal at the 8

7:38

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:38:07 GMT

incomplete to Stitz in the end zone .... field goal attempt for Solanco.

7:38

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:38:26 GMT

Haines (lefty) will attempt a 26-yarder

7:38

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:38:37 GMT

Kick is up and GOOD

7:38

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:38:51 GMT

Solanco 10, Oxford 7 with 4:56 to go in the half.

7:38 Comment From LLfan08

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:38:58 GMT

What interest is Purvis from LC receiving, any news?

7:39

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:39:14 GMT

hearing he could be a I-AA guy? JMU? UD, Nova?

7:39

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:39:32 GMT

Of course, it's not I-AA anymore ... whatever they call it.

7:39 Comment From LLfan08

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:39:37 GMT

His brother is still with the bucs, correct?

7:39

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:39:54 GMT

I think he made the roster, yes. He had a TD in the preseason games. I haven't heard that he was cut.

7:40

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:40:41 GMT

Nice return by Oxford - not good tackling there. Barnett zooms to the Ox 47.

7:41

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:41:11 GMT

Pass to Hubley is complete - first down to the Solanco 40

7:41 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:41:16 GMT

Florida-13....BYU-0.....missed extra point.

7:41

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:41:29 GMT

I'm quite sure that'll come back to haunt the Seminoles.

7:41 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:41:48 GMT

what is it.. "football championship subdivision" or some such fiddle-faddle? stupid ncaa legal type people...

7:42

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:42:00 GMT

LOL - couldn't have said it better myself, prr

7:42 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:42:05 GMT

fla st???

7:42

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:42:17 GMT

third and 9 coming up for Oxford

7:42

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:42:30 GMT

Yeah, that's Florida State vs. BYU

7:42 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:42:36 GMT

Jeff thoughts on former solanco player, Henry Glackin? Where does he play for college ball?

7:43

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:43:01 GMT

He is at Towson and is playing - not sure if he starts, but I've been told that he sees time for the Tigers. He was underrated around here I thought. Stud; he was put together.

7:43

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:43:14 GMT

Oxford facing fourth and 6 - will punt.

7:43 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:43:21 GMT

FINAL: UWash 16, (3) SoCal 13

7:43

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:43:42 GMT

Not a bad punt - Solanco will start at own 15

7:43 Comment From Baronsfan11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:43:48 GMT

dunno if it was posted but Florida won 23-13

7:43 Comment From BigBaron

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:43:56 GMT

Shocker?

7:44

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:44:25 GMT

incomplete flip to Fisher - he had Moran deep but didn't see him - second and 10

7:44

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:44:40 GMT

USC was a shocker, yes - they're done.

7:44 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:44:42 GMT

musta been a doozy vs the Vols (for the Gators)

7:44 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:44:50 GMT

BF11, facing tennessee is never easy

7:45

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:45:23 GMT

dump pass to Kutz and he bolts - first down Solanco all the way up to the 47. Nice run after the catch.

7:45

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:45:52 GMT

PICK!!!

7:46

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:46:23 GMT

Zellman goes deep to Brown - picked off by Stahl - nice athletic play on the jump-ball - Oxford starts at own 21 - 2:37 to go in the half.

7:46 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:46:31 GMT

game situation (qtr, time left)?

7:46

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:46:44 GMT

10-7 Solanco - coming up on 2 minutes to go in the half.

7:46 Comment From qbscout81

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:46:53 GMT

Any quick thoughts about anything that impressed you from last night's games, jeff?

7:47

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:47:32 GMT

Crest beating CV ... Central O dominating vs. Catholic D, which was No. 1 in the league ... Wilson surviving a shootout ... PV finally getting a win ... Penn Manor is legit.

7:47 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:47:36 GMT

okle dokle

7:47

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:47:51 GMT

Ox short on third and 6

7:47 Comment From qbscout81

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:47:59 GMT

Well OK, not bad, thanks

7:48

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:48:16 GMT

scratch that - first down Oxford at own 26 - 1 minute left

7:48

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:48:38 GMT

pass complete to Hubley - he's a stud ... another first down.

7:48 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:48:45 GMT

talk about big surprises this year (CV for example), Chambersburg (who has been down in the dumps the past number of years) is 2-1, while Harrisburg (among the best in recent history) drops to 0-3 following an 11-6 Chambersburg win over HBG this afternoon

7:49

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:49:06 GMT

Chambersburg over Harrisburg? Wow - didn't see that one coming.

7:49

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:49:25 GMT

motion vs. Oxford wiped out last play

7:49

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:49:33 GMT

Oxford facing first and 15

7:49 Comment From qbscout81

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:49:43 GMT

Saw HBG against McDevitt and thought after that loss they'd still win 7 games. Very surprised with the 0-3 start

7:50

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:50:04 GMT

pass to Cruz - second and 11

7:50 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:50:12 GMT

to be honest, i didn't see ANY Chambersburg win coming (unless it was vs CD East)

7:50

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:50:29 GMT

Not as familiar with Mid-Penn - thanks for your thoughts.

7:50

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:50:34 GMT

flags

7:50 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:50:45 GMT

hey Jeff can you tell me if Mt gets into the traveling part of the playoffs where is it held in. Hershey and?

7:51

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:51:14 GMT

16 teams get in - top 8 seeds get home games in Round 1 ... then higher seed is home until the final, which is in Hersheypark Stadium.

7:51

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:51:20 GMT

PICK!

7:51

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:51:28 GMT

TOUCHDOWN SOLANCO!

7:51

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:51:40 GMT

Fisher with the pick - he races 55 yards untouched for the score!

7:51 Comment From Guest

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:51:45 GMT

Cocalico have any chance against MC? You saw both live so far I believe?

7:52

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:52:04 GMT

Saw both twice ... leaning MC, but it's only Saturday. Ha. ...

7:52 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:52:29 GMT

so MT don't go west?

7:52

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:52:40 GMT

If they win the District 3 Quad-A title

7:52 Comment From qbscout81

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:52:45 GMT

on Catholic's D- that #1 ranking may have been scewed by their first two opponents

7:53

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:53:14 GMT

You play what the schedule says - schedules drawn up usually two years out. But that might have been a factor, yes.

7:53

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:53:27 GMT

PAT no good ... Solanco up 16-7 ... and that will likely be the half.

7:53 Comment From qbscout81

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:53:32 GMT

*skewed

7:53

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:53:47 GMT

sit tight - be right back.

7:57

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:57:44 GMT

Oxford actually got a big run right before the half - timout on the field

7:57 Comment From Guest

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:57:50 GMT

Gingrich is very underrated as a coach. He does an excellent job down here in Denver!

7:58

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:58:01 GMT

BIG Gingrich fan. Great guy.

7:58 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:58:09 GMT

I don't think they go that far lol. WHere would that be played, ALtoona?

7:58

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:58:40 GMT

Actually, West hosted last year (Wilson play at State College), so District 3 would host this season - probably Hershey. But they'd play a West team.

7:58 Comment From qbscout81

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:58:50 GMT

I agree, and it only being week 2, it's hard to say

7:58 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:58:55 GMT

GAME BREAK... TOP 3 ATL 1, PHI 0

7:59 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:59:02 GMT

Poor Harrisburg loses their good players to Bishop.

7:59

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:59:16 GMT

8 seconds left in the half - I jumped the gun, but Ox busted a big play.

7:59

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:59:33 GMT

Oxford ball at Solanco 37 with 8 ticks left.

7:59 Comment From EtownAlumn97

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 0:59:39 GMT

how do you think etown will do this year jeff? 1-2, kinda losing confidence in the season turnout, but its still early

8:00

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:00:14 GMT

Still say they can salvage .500 - long way to go. But they don't wanna get too far behind. 5-5 should get them into Districts, but Quad-A will be loaded come early November.

8:00

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:00:37 GMT

I picked Etown third I think - that could change.

8:00

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:00:50 GMT

HALFTIME - Solanco 16, Oxford 7

8:01

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:01:07 GMT

I'll be here for halftime so fire the questions in if you have any

8:01 Comment From gosolanco

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:01:47 GMT

How do you think Solanco will do the rest of the season?

8:02

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:02:27 GMT

MUST take advantage of these home games - 4 more after this one. If they can defend Quarryville, no reason they can't win 6 and make Districts. I think Central and Cocalico come here - which is nice; will still be tough games.

8:02 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:02:30 GMT

FSU-13....BYU-7

8:02

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:02:45 GMT

Oxford band on the field - more kids in band than on the football team :-)

8:02 Comment From BigBaron

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:02:51 GMT

Section 1 What is up with Hempfield?

8:03

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:03:36 GMT

HUGE game vs. Penn Manor Friday - I'll be there blogging live in Millersville. WInner there gets a monster leg-up in the race. Haven't figured Hempfield out yet; will get a better read when I see them live. Like Penn Manor, too. Comets are for real, gang.

8:03 Comment From Guest

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:03:40 GMT

Good question for you.. Since you started blogging live from games.. Which teams have you not seen in person?

8:03

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:03:54 GMT

Since the start of last season?

8:03 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:03:57 GMT

1-0 ATLANTA

8:04

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:04:29 GMT

Not many ... Reading, Pequea Valley, Northern Lebanon, Columbia, Hempfield.

8:04 Comment From Guest

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:04:46 GMT

Yes. Have you only been blogging for a year.. Seems longer.. probably for you too..

8:05

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:05:13 GMT

Ha - really enjoy this actually. Beats sitting here keeping stats and taking notes - and having to write a 25-inch story on deadline :-)

8:05 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:05:17 GMT

you seen Township??

8:05

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:05:33 GMT

Did MT-Etown last year

8:05 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:05:38 GMT

oh eya. NVM. Etown-MT last season

8:05

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:05:59 GMT

The only team I haven't seen live in the last 3 years is Northern Lebanon. Sorry, Vikes' fans.

8:06 Comment From Baronsfan11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:06:10 GMT

hard to believe you haven't seen Hempfield

8:06

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:06:33 GMT

Yeah - didn't see them at all last year. I was over at some practices, though. I still get around, even if I don't see them on a Friday.

8:06 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:06:42 GMT

Pedro struggling tonight.

8:06

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:06:56 GMT

Only 1-0? But Vazquez is tricky.

8:07

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:07:41 GMT

Live blog hits last weekend (Friday night and then Saturday for MC/Wilson) were up 20 percent over last year at this time. THANKS!

8:07 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:07:49 GMT

Sports writers picked Hempfield......I still think they can be dangerous despite their loss to CV. They have to stop being soooo predictable on offense.

8:08

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:08:20 GMT

For the record - I had NOTHING to do with that Hempfield pick. I picked Wilson (online and for the picks I sent in for the football tab).

8:08 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:08:26 GMT

first and third, no out again in third

8:08 Comment From slcmules

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:08:32 GMT

Do you think losing Snider for the season affected Solancos running game

8:09

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:09:12 GMT

Yes ... but they have some good kids back there - Fisher is quick and Kirk and Kutz can slug it out. Moran has a touch, too ... they'd obviously love to have Brock (he's a great kid), but that's football.

8:09 Comment From EtownAlumn97

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:09:38 GMT

what do you think about the whole buller leaving etown thing?

8:10

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:10:25 GMT

Family issue ... so please don't start the 'recruiting' talk ... his family moved. Period. They didn't move so their kid could play football for Central for one season. That's laughable.

8:10 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:10:50 GMT

Didn't he leave for that "famous" ag program at Central

8:11

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:11:43 GMT

perhaps ... MC offers it and it's very popular in Lancaster County - think about where we live, y'all ... people do this for a career around here, and MC is smart for offering it - for all kids; not just jocks. I'm so tired of hearing about that when it comes to athletes, Royer, etc.

8:11 Comment From EtownAlumn97

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:11:50 GMT

yeah, i wonder what the players on etowns squad thought about that one haha

8:13

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:13:26 GMT

Will be an odd week for Buller, I'm sure.

8:13 Comment From proudviking parent

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:13:32 GMT

Was at NL-Hamburg game last night.. NL is a scrappy bunch... The three soph in the backfield are going to be good............

8:14

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:14:16 GMT

Good win indeed for NL - 2-1 in 3 road games. Look out Section 3.

8:14 Comment From BigBaron

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:14:19 GMT

That was a good one

8:14 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:14:24 GMT

Being the "best" brings out some "ugly".

8:14 Comment From Baron Fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:14:30 GMT

I bet they wish they had him on their lines?

8:14 Comment From EtownAlumn97

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:14:36 GMT

its in etown this year i think?....Which etown needs to open their eyes a tadbit in order to face a state squad such as mc

8:14

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:14:51 GMT

Game is at Etown, yes.

8:16

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:16:03 GMT

THANKS to Solanco's Brock Snider, who just sent me a plate of goodies he made for the Quarryville Fair this week ... zuccini bread and coffee cakes. Yum. Posted something about that on my blog, and he came though! Ha. I appreciate the grub. Anxious to give it a try ... Snider entered 7 items in the fair and won 6 ribbons.

8:16 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:16:12 GMT

3-0 Atlanta

8:16 Comment From Baron Fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:16:14 GMT

Wanna make a prediction on who wins?

8:16

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:16:34 GMT

Not yet ... that's down the road a bit - too many things can happen.

8:17 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:17:01 GMT

We can read between the lines....football for a possble championship in his last year...you dont need an ag class to be a good farmer in one year either... come on.....he knew the bears would be down ......period

8:17

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:17:36 GMT

His parents bought a house in Manheim ... they didn't go in debt (during these economic times) so their son could play 10 football games. Think about it.

8:17 Comment From EtownAlumn97

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:17:40 GMT

after watching last night, buller would help, no way to deny that, and everygame starts up front

8:18 Comment From EtownAlumn97

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:18:26 GMT

well if washington can beat usc..................im sure u know what im getting at, will just take some heart, but even being from etown and not being a big fan of MC, their football program this year is Very talented.

8:18

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:18:56 GMT

Enough with the Buller stuff ... his parents bought a house. Period. Let it go.

8:19

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:19:09 GMT

Set to go here .... Solanco will kick.

8:19 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:19:17 GMT

I've seen Thomas Jefferson this year. Look unbeatable to me.

8:19

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:19:29 GMT

Class of the West for sure - long way to go.

8:19 Comment From EtownAlumn97

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:19:39 GMT

yeah i just wanted one opinion haha, not a whole conversation guys

8:19

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:19:48 GMT

Nice return by Oxford but flags

8:20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:20:22 GMT

personal foul vs. Solanco - wow. Oxford will start at Solanco 36

8:20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:20:54 GMT

Rees up the gut - second and 7

8:21 Comment From Baron Fan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:21:00 GMT

Best to ya Jeff, gotta go get some Pizza with the family.

8:21

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:21:10 GMT

Thanks for dropping in

8:22 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:22:07 GMT

Bunch of stuff on Pennlive, about sportsmanship issues with the Central game last night,. Anyone see anything

8:22

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:22:27 GMT

I was up top, but could tell it was incredibly chippy ... late hits, etc. TON of talk during the week. Trust me.

8:22

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:22:43 GMT

First down Oxford at Solanco 23

8:23

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:23:08 GMT

I had so much off-the-record stuff I couldn't use.

8:23 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:23:15 GMT

Good debate between fans of 2 schools.

8:23

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:23:22 GMT

2nd and 6 for Oxford

8:23

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:23:53 GMT

Nice D Solanco - jacked Rees in the backfield. Nolan Crawford stuffed him - third and 8 for Hornets.

8:23 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:23:58 GMT

RESET PLEASE!!!!!

8:24

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:24:10 GMT

8:40 in the third - Solanco up 16-7, Oxford driving.

8:24

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:24:16 GMT

FUMBLE!

8:24

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:24:30 GMT

Brown recovers for Solanco - big play there.

8:24

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:24:45 GMT

Solanco takes over at own 23

8:24 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:24:48 GMT

8:24 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:24:57 GMT

Gonna be a rough night for the Fightins. Jeff, its time for your favorite 2 announcers -- T Mac who doesn't shut up and Mush Mouth Sarge

8:25

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:25:12 GMT

Those guys are brutal

8:25

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:25:24 GMT

false start Ox - first and 5

8:25

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:25:45 GMT

Fisher up the gut - nice run. He's fast. First down up to the 40

8:26

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:26:21 GMT

McCarthy is worst play-by-play man in baseball; Wheeler is a know-it-all; Matthews brings absolutely NOTHING to the broadcast.

8:26

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:26:35 GMT

second and 3 for Solanco near midfield

8:26 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:26:46 GMT

11:06 1st TEX TECH 3, (2) TEXAS 0... still plenty of time left

8:27

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:27:09 GMT

first down Solanco - Kutz rumbles to Oxford 40. Nice run.

8:27 Comment From Guest

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:27:15 GMT

I saw Achey from Elco this past weekend. He has improved 100% throwing the football. He was a run threat but now a complete QB.

8:27

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:27:36 GMT

His completion percentage has done up every season. He's quite good. Elco will be 9-0, gang. Watch.

8:27

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:27:44 GMT

Zellman dropped - big loss.

8:27 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:27:50 GMT

ya have to wonder if, in the off-season, the phils can lure scott graham back... he was alright enough as a "B" guy and could be an "A" announcer

8:28

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:28:01 GMT

They want no part of Graham. Trust me.

8:28 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:28:05 GMT

pedro taken out with injury

8:28

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:28:20 GMT

The first two words that come to mind are: not good.

8:28 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:28:23 GMT

I think ELCO has a chance of beating LC in week 10.

8:28

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:28:30 GMT

LONG way to go.

8:28

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:28:38 GMT

third and 24 for Solanco. Oy.

8:28 Comment From Guest

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:28:41 GMT

Do you give NL any chance at all against ELCO this week?

8:28

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:28:51 GMT

A chance? Sure. But I'll take Elco.

8:29

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:29:16 GMT

Zellman to Fisher on a throwback screen ... fourth and 15

8:29

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:29:31 GMT

Solanco will punt - I'd go from there!

8:30

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:30:01 GMT

Punt downed at Solanco 23 ... 4:53 left in third.

8:30 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:30:08 GMT

that should be a fun one between NL & ELCO... two quality teams and bitter neighbors (of course, DON'T MISS MC-COCALICO!)

8:30

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:30:27 GMT

Keith doing live blog here from MC/Cocalico ... I'll be at Hempfield/PM

8:30

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:30:42 GMT

nothing like a good shameless plug, right?

8:30

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:30:59 GMT

2nd and 9 for Ox

8:31

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:31:12 GMT

incomplete pass - third and 9

8:31

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:31:55 GMT

overthtown on third - Ox will punt.

8:32 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:32:00 GMT

FSU-30....BYU-14 at half time.

8:32 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:32:08 GMT

can you give us a rest of this game?

8:32

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:32:16 GMT

can I what?

8:32 Comment From Baron Nut

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:32:22 GMT

Martinez taken out due to injury.

8:32

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:32:52 GMT

Nice return by Stitz - shake and bake. Solanco will start at Oxford 45

8:33

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:33:33 GMT

Kutz up the gut - 8 yards.

8:33 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:33:39 GMT

reset*

8:34

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:34:10 GMT

Solanco 16, Oxford 7 with 3 minutes to go in third ... Solanco driving. Third and 1 at Oxford 35

8:34

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:34:19 GMT

actually, they will measure

8:34

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:34:35 GMT

Lovely night here - perfect temp.

8:34

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:34:49 GMT

third and inches for Solanco

8:34 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:34:55 GMT

looks like, according to the 2 experts, a neck injury for Pedro

8:35

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:35:08 GMT

8:35

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:35:25 GMT

Keeper by Zellman - first down Mules

8:35 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:35:52 GMT

I have trouble listening to the Phils without Harry -- maybe they can bring his son in, but I bet Wheels won't allow that. He has to have pictures of someone

8:36

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:36:10 GMT

Fisher slams ahead - second and 3

8:36 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:36:14 GMT

upset watch... :05 remaining 1st... ARK 21, (23) UGA 10

8:36

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:36:39 GMT

Kirk close to a first

8:36

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:36:59 GMT

first down Mules at Oxford 24 - nice drive so far.

8:37

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:37:23 GMT

Slip screen to Fisher - first down but flags

8:37

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:37:40 GMT

holding vs. Solanco wipes that out.

8:37 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:37:45 GMT

yes

8:38

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:38:17 GMT

first and 15

8:38 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:38:23 GMT

I wouldn't call Ark vs Uga a upset. Ark is favored by 3 points

8:38

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:38:38 GMT

incomplete to Fisher - 2nd and 15 ... 1:15 left in the third.

8:38 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:38:44 GMT

seems like this game is now crawling along?

8:38

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:38:52 GMT

thanks for reminding me :-)

8:38 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:38:55 GMT

is Oxford small?

8:39

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:39:20 GMT

34 kids on roster. Total. They have some size. But overmatched, for the most part.

8:39

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:39:30 GMT

third and 16 for Mules

8:39 Comment From little man

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:39:35 GMT

where is the Enck kid?

8:39

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:39:50 GMT

on the sideline - turned an ankle on his first carry way back in first quarter.

8:40

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:40:11 GMT

Fisher close to a first ... fourth and 1

8:40

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:40:47 GMT

first down Solanco - Kirk up the gut to the Oxford 13

8:40

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:40:59 GMT

last play of quarter ...

8:41

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:41:09 GMT

incomplete pass ... time for 1 more play.

8:41 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:41:13 GMT

Enck out for the remainder of game??

8:41

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:41:33 GMT

He hasn't played since first quarter, and Solanco leads - I'd bet the ranch he doesn't come back.

8:41

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:41:42 GMT

TOUCHDOWN!!!!

8:41

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:41:53 GMT

Fisher 13-yard TD run ... toss right and he was gone.

8:42 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:42:00 GMT

you might not get home until tomorrow as slow as this one is going -- LOL

8:42

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:42:16 GMT

And now Oxford will probably throw more - nice.

8:42

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:42:30 GMT

PAT wide right ... Solanco 22, Oxford 7 ... END THIRD.

8:42 Comment From BEARS 74:(

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:42:53 GMT

BEARS / MULES..... LOOKIN LIKE A BARN BURNER...

8:43

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:43:10 GMT

Could be - pretty much every Section 2 game is a tractor pull.

8:43 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:43:18 GMT

I don't see Oxford coming back.

8:43

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:43:30 GMT

Agreed.

8:43 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:43:56 GMT

IMO, Etown/Mules may be a sleeper game in week 4. Even teams on offense. Solanco edge on defense.

8:44 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:44:11 GMT

Barn Burner and Tractor Pull -- LOL

8:44

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:44:27 GMT

Yeah, I'm quite the wordsmith, eh?

8:44

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:44:41 GMT

flags on kickoff ... Solanco will re-kick

8:45 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:45:05 GMT

6:25 in 1st... (2) TX 7, TX TECH 3

8:45 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:45:11 GMT

just too funny considering where you are blogging from

8:45

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:45:23 GMT

No pun was intended. Honest.

8:45 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:45:41 GMT

just a reminder... check my blog for week 4 and section opening predictions on Thursday afternoon on ll-leaguesports.blogspot.com

8:45

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:45:54 GMT

once again, kick goes OB ... Solanco will kick a third time.

8:46

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:46:11 GMT

gotta love a cheap plug

8:46

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:46:23 GMT

Yay - he got this one in play

8:46

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:46:34 GMT

Oxford will start at own 43

8:47 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:47:09 GMT

highlight of the night on Phils' game. McCarthy and Matthews handicapping some mascot race -- who cares other than them

8:47

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:47:29 GMT

Cadillac time. Slide piece. ... that's my best Matthews impersonation.

8:47

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:47:38 GMT

second and 8 for Oxford.

8:47 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:47:45 GMT

I think I have a few upset picks on my mind in week 4... stay tuned!

8:48

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:48:10 GMT

as predicted, Oxford is going up top - incomplete. stopping the clock. Thanks. Third and 8

8:48

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:48:47 GMT

big sack ... Hollenbach decked by 3 Mules. Flags.

8:48 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:48:53 GMT

Okay, you just brought something up about kicking out of bounds. Game I was at last night, there were a couple of kicks out of bounds. One started at 40, others at 35. Always thought it started at 35. So what is the rule?

8:49

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:49:23 GMT

If you kick it OB, you can take it at the 35 or have them re-kick. Oxford had them re-kick - twice.

8:49

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:49:42 GMT

Oxford punts - Stitz fair catch at own 33

8:50 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:50:07 GMT

Is this game moving as slow as those TMI generators

8:50

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:50:13 GMT

not quite

8:50 Comment From Scoop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:50:18 GMT

5-0 ATA

8:50

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:50:35 GMT

second and 6 for Solanco .... 10 minutes to go.

8:50 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:50:42 GMT

good feference, scoop

8:50 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:50:45 GMT

*reference

8:50 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:50:49 GMT

Thoughts on Garden SPot... its looking like a re-building year in New Holland huh?

8:51

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:51:16 GMT

New starters everywhere - untested QB - one of best players was hurt early (McGarvey) ... tough season for GS, yes. HOpe they can get a win?

8:51

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:51:32 GMT

Keep an eye on Jared Fox at GS - he could be a good one. But he needs major help.

8:51

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:51:50 GMT

Moran gets a handoff ... third and about 5

8:52 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:52:00 GMT

best chance for a GS win vs EPH...

8:52

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:52:14 GMT

easy to say that, of course ... but you never know.

8:52 Comment From prr1270

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:52:25 GMT

...interestingly enough best chance for an EPH win vs GS

8:52

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:52:38 GMT

Kutz first-down run for Solanco up to the 45

8:53

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:53:26 GMT

Fisher busts one - first down all the way to the Oxford 24 ... nearly busted it; Cruz caught him from behind.

8:53

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:53:39 GMT

Big, big game for Fisher, who has done well getting majority of the touches with Enck out.

8:53 Comment From MTfan

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 1:53:46 GMT

Since CV lost to CC yesterday, MC/CV game lost some of its punch, right?