This week's Press Top 10 Football Poll
1. TOMS RIVER NORTH 6-0.
Last week: No.‚9. Jon Daniels' 1-yard TD run in overtime gave the Mariners a dramatic 27-24 win over then No.‚1 Middletown South. The Mariners move into the top spot on the basis of quality wins over Brick, Jackson Memorial, both of whom beat ranked teams last week, and Middletown South. Next game: Friday vs. Brick Memorial (2-3).
2. MIDDLETOWN SOUTH 5-1.
Last week: No.‚1. Pat Campbell threw two TD passes and ran for a score, but the Eagles let a 21-7 lead get away in the last four minutes of regulation and lost 27-24 in overtime to Toms River North. It was just Middletown South's second loss in five years. The Eagles are 52-2 since the start of the 2003 season. Middletown South is No. 2 because of a win over Wall, who Red Bank Catholic plays Oct. 26. Next game: Friday vs. Freehold (4-1).
3. RED BANK CATHOLIC 5-0.
Last week: No.‚2. Michael Wilbur had two TD runs of 50 yards and another of 44 yards as the Caseys rolled to a 42-0 win over Keyport. Red Bank Catholic, whose opponents combined record so far this season is 7-20, gets its chance to make a claim for the top spot the next two weeks when it plays Long Branch and Wall. Next game: Friday vs. No.‚ 5 Long Branch (4-1).
4. WALL 5-1.
Last week: No.‚7. Blaze Caponegro had TD runs of 67 and 46 yards in the fourth quarter and the Crimson Knights then stopped a Long Branch 2-point conversion attempt with two seconds remaining as they hung on for a 13-12 win. Wall's only loss is by one point to Middletown South. Next game: Oct. 26 at No.‚ 3 Red Bank Catholic (5-0).
5. LONG BRANCH 4-1.
Last week: No.‚ 3. Donte Gilliard hauled in a 15-yard TD pass from Isaiah Hall with two seconds remaining pulled the Green Wave within a point, but a 2-point conversion attempt was stopped and Wall hung on for a 13-12 win. Long Branch has a quality win over Lacey in overtime. Next game: Friday at No.‚ 3 Red Bank Catholic (5-0).
6. SOUTHERN 4-1.
Last week: No.‚5. Brad Gesser ran for three TDs, including one in OT that put the Rams ahead in overtime, but Jordan Roshala's extra point coupled with Ray Johnson's extra point in overtime enabled Brick to defeat Southern, 21-20. Southern remains ahead of Toms River East because its 14-6 win over the Raiders was just 10 days ago. This loss was to a team that is always capable. Next game: Saturday vs. Freehold Township (1-5).
7. TOMS RIVER EAST 4-1.
Last week: No.‚6. Chris Miller had two TD runs, including one of 82 yards, and ran for 154 yards on 11 carries and Ryan Sandberg threw for two TDs, the Raiders' first two TD passes of the season, in a 42-7 win over Brick Memorial. Next game: Saturday at Marlboro (0-5).
8. POINT BORO 5-0
Last week: No.‚8. Junior defensive tackle Jeff Keffer recovered two fumbles, one of which he forced and the Panthers' defense came up with five turnovers in all in a 9-0 win over Manasquan. Shane O'Connor's 1-yard QB sneak was the game's only TD. Next game: Friday vs. St. John Vianney (1-4).
9. HOWELL 5-1.
Last week: No.‚4 Tim Lamirande threw two TD passes, but Jackson Memorial came up with three interceptions, six sacks and defeated the Rebels, 28-14, to end the school's unbeaten start. Howell remains in the poll because it has quality wins over Lacey and Colts Neck. Next game: Friday vs. Brick (3-2).
10. HOLMDEL 5-0.
Last week: No. ‚10. Quarterback Ryan Haslett ran for two TDs and threw for two more and Glenn Grainger had two TDs as the Hornets continued their best start since 1999 with a 40-0 win over Jackson Liberty. Next game: Friday at Monsignor Donovan (2-3).
Dropped out: none.
Also- which game would you like us to RallyCast Friday night??
Brick at Howell; LB at RBC; Allentown at Hightstown (just kidding on that one)??
Last week: No.‚9. Jon Daniels' 1-yard TD run in overtime gave the Mariners a dramatic 27-24 win over then No.‚1 Middletown South. The Mariners move into the top spot on the basis of quality wins over Brick, Jackson Memorial, both of whom beat ranked teams last week, and Middletown South. Next game: Friday vs. Brick Memorial (2-3).
2. MIDDLETOWN SOUTH 5-1.
Last week: No.‚1. Pat Campbell threw two TD passes and ran for a score, but the Eagles let a 21-7 lead get away in the last four minutes of regulation and lost 27-24 in overtime to Toms River North. It was just Middletown South's second loss in five years. The Eagles are 52-2 since the start of the 2003 season. Middletown South is No. 2 because of a win over Wall, who Red Bank Catholic plays Oct. 26. Next game: Friday vs. Freehold (4-1).
3. RED BANK CATHOLIC 5-0.
Last week: No.‚2. Michael Wilbur had two TD runs of 50 yards and another of 44 yards as the Caseys rolled to a 42-0 win over Keyport. Red Bank Catholic, whose opponents combined record so far this season is 7-20, gets its chance to make a claim for the top spot the next two weeks when it plays Long Branch and Wall. Next game: Friday vs. No.‚ 5 Long Branch (4-1).
4. WALL 5-1.
Last week: No.‚7. Blaze Caponegro had TD runs of 67 and 46 yards in the fourth quarter and the Crimson Knights then stopped a Long Branch 2-point conversion attempt with two seconds remaining as they hung on for a 13-12 win. Wall's only loss is by one point to Middletown South. Next game: Oct. 26 at No.‚ 3 Red Bank Catholic (5-0).
5. LONG BRANCH 4-1.
Last week: No.‚ 3. Donte Gilliard hauled in a 15-yard TD pass from Isaiah Hall with two seconds remaining pulled the Green Wave within a point, but a 2-point conversion attempt was stopped and Wall hung on for a 13-12 win. Long Branch has a quality win over Lacey in overtime. Next game: Friday at No.‚ 3 Red Bank Catholic (5-0).
6. SOUTHERN 4-1.
Last week: No.‚5. Brad Gesser ran for three TDs, including one in OT that put the Rams ahead in overtime, but Jordan Roshala's extra point coupled with Ray Johnson's extra point in overtime enabled Brick to defeat Southern, 21-20. Southern remains ahead of Toms River East because its 14-6 win over the Raiders was just 10 days ago. This loss was to a team that is always capable. Next game: Saturday vs. Freehold Township (1-5).
7. TOMS RIVER EAST 4-1.
Last week: No.‚6. Chris Miller had two TD runs, including one of 82 yards, and ran for 154 yards on 11 carries and Ryan Sandberg threw for two TDs, the Raiders' first two TD passes of the season, in a 42-7 win over Brick Memorial. Next game: Saturday at Marlboro (0-5).
8. POINT BORO 5-0
Last week: No.‚8. Junior defensive tackle Jeff Keffer recovered two fumbles, one of which he forced and the Panthers' defense came up with five turnovers in all in a 9-0 win over Manasquan. Shane O'Connor's 1-yard QB sneak was the game's only TD. Next game: Friday vs. St. John Vianney (1-4).
9. HOWELL 5-1.
Last week: No.‚4 Tim Lamirande threw two TD passes, but Jackson Memorial came up with three interceptions, six sacks and defeated the Rebels, 28-14, to end the school's unbeaten start. Howell remains in the poll because it has quality wins over Lacey and Colts Neck. Next game: Friday vs. Brick (3-2).
10. HOLMDEL 5-0.
Last week: No. ‚10. Quarterback Ryan Haslett ran for two TDs and threw for two more and Glenn Grainger had two TDs as the Hornets continued their best start since 1999 with a 40-0 win over Jackson Liberty. Next game: Friday at Monsignor Donovan (2-3).
Dropped out: none.
Also- which game would you like us to RallyCast Friday night??
Brick at Howell; LB at RBC; Allentown at Hightstown (just kidding on that one)??
posted by Tony Graham at 8:31 PM
12 Comments:
Brick @ Howell...big game for the Rebels after last Friday's loss to Jackson Memorial.
Brick @ Howell
Nice to see TRN at #1. Will be eevn nicer to see if they can defend the spot with upcoming games against Brick Mem. & Southern.
It is as it should be. I second this top 10!
Brick @ Howell is my vote too. Brick is always one of the toughest opponents at the Shore - despite what their record is from year to year - and Howell coming off a big loss will have them looking to defend their status.
This top ten is justified. Good choices. Rally Cast...Long Branch vs. Red Bank Catholic. Need to see (finally!) if RBC is worth all the hype. LB will be looking to vent after last week's loss to Wall...this going to be some game!
For those considering heading out to TRN (vs. Brick Memorial) this Friday, get there early.
In a pre-game ceremony, Toms River Schools will be retiring jersey #90 worn by PFC. Vincent Frasetto (TRN 03) who was KIA during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
TR Schools is expecting a large military and civilian turnout, and the game will be dedicated to him.
A fitting tribute, and if anyone thought TRN would be flat after beating MTHSS...think again.
Looks like
Toms River North Vs Southern
might be the "Showdown" for the the Top spot..power points will be High!!
If you had a chance to see the Brick Vs Southern game (film), you (and I) hope those Ref's stay out of there- WOW- I know Coach Wolf is the Best and all, But the one-sided calls went to the "Godfather" of Ocean County Football that night!!!!
Coach Donahue was clearly out coached !!! but having the 90yr old ref helpped Brick....probably plays cards w/ Coach(Brick)
Every game this year he gets the majority of the calls. It's been like that for years. The refs want to see him win.
Well....they have lost a whole bunch of close games in recent years and I have seen many a call go against Brick over the years as well...
Wolf has 353 wins...and somehow I don't think threy were all gifts from the refs....
Blaming referees.. whether they are right or wrong ...has always seemed weak to me...
Fact is.. if a game has to come down to a refs decision....than you get whatever you get...
We get what we deserve, bad officiating week after week. There should be mandatory replacement age. Just like they use the K Zone in MLB to keep the umps on their toes, the Shore Conference should use game film to eliminate the incompetents, and there are plenty to choose from.
Officiating is far from perfect. We all know that. At any level. And, yes, there are some older officials in the Shore Conference. And there are also younger, rookies too.
Let's not just trash officiating in general. Don't know what purpose it serves.
You want to discuss specific plays in a game? Ok...for now.
But we're not turning this into a blast the officials blog.
Good poll and I like the detailed explanation for each pick. Seems very logical.
Brick vs Howell...Saturday Night Game..Brick FAN...I am truly disgusted with the offensive play calling Brick coaches call every game. They relied too much on the QB keeping the ball, stats prove the "quarter back keeper" play is unsuccessful because they try to run it too much and good teams pick it up and isolate on the QB. Hey guys let's try something new!!! before the season ends with negative results thanks to the coaching...Disgusted Brick fan!
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