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Posted on Mon, 07/21/2008 - 22:43 — by Bluedog2
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7-21-08 With Dougherty Valley High entering the DFAL this season, lets hope that they aren't the whipping boy....This season, it looks like a more balanced league as Las Lomas and Campolindo have lost some fire power, but still have good JV teams to draw from...has any body heard how Dougherty Valley is coming around???......The way it looks right now and its early...It is possible that the DFAL champ could have two or three looses as there is more balance this season.....My thoughts... Campolindo,Las Lomas,Alhambra, Dublin,Miramonte,Acalanes and Dougherty Valley...Dublin I believe is the sleeper...Miramonte and acalanes don't have a lot to draw from on the JV level this year and could be in trouble....Alhambra has a Good JV team moving up, but so does Las Lomas and Campolindo has enough from the JV that might make a difference, plus they have Tommy Stephens who led the cougars into the third round of the playoffs last year.  Every game will  be close, there shouldn't be any run-a-ways unless teams fall apart  
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Wed, 07/23/2008 - 01:19 — Dougherty has no seniors on
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Dougherty has no seniors on their team. It will be a long year for them, as they are young and have virtually no experience. They did play a couple of very small schools on the varsity level last season, but mostly a JV schedule and nothing compared to what awaits them in 2008.
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 07:28 — Dougherty High
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7-23-08 001.....Lets hope that the wildcats come up with  some surprises and that they hold their own....
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 10:14 — A win against any of the
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A win against any of the other DFAL teams would be a big acheivement for them. Just keeping most of those games competitive would be huge. I hope their non-league schedule has some small schools on it. I just hope they gain enough experience to be competitive in 2009 when they do have some seniors with experience.
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 17:09 — Bluedog, someone posted the
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Bluedog, someone posted the Calpreps schedule on the DVAL thread, so I clicked on it and changed the league to DFAL as found below. I was curious as to who Dougherty had scheduled for their non-league games. For some reason, there is no listing for Dougherty, either a team schedule or any listings as opponents for any other DFAL team. Is it possible they have backed out of playing in the DFAL for football this season? http://www.calpreps.com/2008/2_Diablo_Foothill.htm
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 17:19 — Freelance
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Here it is. They are listed in the Freelance Division, along with Leadership and Wilson Prep of Oakland and Valley Christian of Dublin. Their schedule is listed as well. This looks like a far easier schedule than they would have faced in the DFAL (although they do play Dublin), and they should be competitive. The question then becomes whether this will prepare them for playing in the DFAL in 2009. I had not seen or heard anything about them not playing in the DFAL. I don't know whether this is legit or not, but have no reason to believe CalPreps would be posting bad info. Interesting. http://www.calpreps.com/2008/2_Freelance.htm
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 21:57 — Freelance
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7-23-08 001.....This is interesting, I was under the impression that Dougherty was entering the DFAL this year (2008)....If this is the case...It gives the DFAL teams one extra preason game...What a surprise....With a population of about 500, its possible we may not see them enter the DFAL for a couple of years.....
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 17:15 — The Wild Cats
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7-23-08 001....Didn't Hertiage come into league play with juniors and if so, maybe Dougherty will follow suit...There has to be some skill that they received from Monte Vista or San Ramon depending on the schools borders....And this is fresh area, so any thing could happen...They just might fool us.....
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 19:20 — JV????
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JV means nothing.
Wed, 07/23/2008 - 22:41 — JV means nothing
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7-23-08 GoBear999.....I would say that the JV's means a lot....They feed the varsity....and with a few exceptions, good JV teams can step up to the next level....
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:02 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:02 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in east
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:02 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:02 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and what are the games to look
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and what are the games to
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area.
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and what are the games to look out
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area?
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and what are the games to look out for?
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and what are the
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and what
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and what are the games
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:03 — dfal
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come on guys lets not beat around the bush. dougherty is going to be weak this year. but next year they should compete. i got to see campo at the skyline camp and campo doesnt look anything like they did last year. they are in for a rough season unless they can win some more games on special teams. dublin is not a contendor. alhambra will have some new coaches i think right? I want to see what las lomas is talking about. i think they will be the team to beat... dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage. i know its early but what do you think will be the top 5 d3 schools in bay area? and what are
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:36 — You might want to get that
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You might want to get that keyboard checked out.
Fri, 07/25/2008 - 18:42 — Top 5 Division 111 teams
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7-25-08 LB050NIT.......I see Bishop O'Dowd,Alhambra,Alameda,deAnza and Miramonte in the Bay area, but none will stand up to Cardinal Newman or Novato which will probably be the division playoff teams to finish the season......Las Lomas lost half their team for the 2008 season, but I still think the JV's coming will make the difference. Campolindo lost 18 members for the 2008 season, but they to have a fair crop of JV's coming up....The Cougar passing game should make the difference if Stephens gets the protection....Dublin will be a trouble maker and Alhambra has to repair their play calling and change their running tactics, plus the blocking has to improve....The Bulldogs have the tools, it all depends on how they use them......
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 12:55 — Bluedog 2... De Anza,
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Bluedog 2... De Anza, Alameda - maybe your not hearing me, De Anza, Alameda - 1: Alameda is D2 (almost D1 and I heard that they tried to cancel the game against Encinal), 2: De Anza is going to be athletic yes, but still very behind in D2. 3: Miramonte has plenty of experience in the playoffs however, not very athletic. They might sneak in. In no particular order i would say: Alhambra?, BOD, El Cerrito ?, Encinal, Miramonte, Piedmont. Cardinal Newman and Novato never play each other whats that all about. 
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 17:28 — Cardinal Newman vs. Novato
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8-25-08   LBO50NIT.......You are right, that they don't play each other, but, they are both division 111 and when the regular season is over, there is a better then  good chance that they will meet to determine who goes south......And I like you choices...DeAnza was 3-7 last year and I doubt they will improve very much, there is a lot of skill there, but not like in past years....Encinal and Piedmont, both have a solid group of returnee's....Miramonte I think you are right is very iffy,BOD may be the toughest to beat and Alhambra wil be playing with a JV QB as the top pick has decided to play baseball only, unless there is a last minute change....a sophomore team moving up to varsity will have their hands full, but they won't be pushed around...El Cerrito, like always comes up with good teams, but  this may not be their year......Encinal beat Alameda last year and it will happen again this year....
Fri, 08/22/2008 - 15:44 — lets all remember what he said before
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Does anybody seem to recall the user lb05onit's previous comments last fall before the encinal vs. campo game?? Come on is this guy serious? "dfal is lucky that they are not playing YV and heritage." "LB050NIT Encinal 28  Campolindo 10 DFAL serious lack of weight room" real score:campo 28-8  
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 13:02 — Cougar, Cougar right?, campo
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Cougar, Cougar right?, campo hits the weights thats for sure but we all know what time it was. They had a cute special teams kicker, and got away with a lot of escort blocks and pulls literally. How serious are you? Good luck, don't want to lose that 1st game. Cougar...
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 13:02 — Cougar, Cougar right?, campo
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Cougar, Cougar right?, campo hits the weights thats for sure but we all know what time it was. They had a cute special teams kicker, and got away with a lot of escort blocks and pulls literally. How serious are you? Good luck, don't want to lose that 1st game. Cougar...
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 13:02 — Cougar, Cougar right?, campo
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Cougar, Cougar right?, campo hits the weights thats for sure but we all know what time it was. They had a cute special teams kicker, and got away with a lot of escort blocks and pulls literally. How serious are you? Good luck, don't want to lose that 1st game. Cougar...
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 15:47 — r u serious? encinal got
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r u serious? encinal got crushed in the playoffs by campo. One onside kick wasn't going to make a difference in that game. Campo played their 2nd string the whole 2nd half.
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 20:42 — Remember the Hertiage/Campolindo game
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8-25-08 Cougar 47.....don't forget the pounding that Campolindo gave Hertiage in the playoff last year...The game as one sided.....  
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 20:48 — true
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bluedog 2, you know ur stuff definitely. campo was on a roll in the playoffs and probally was riding a little hot streak.

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