Norwalk’s Gabe Silva in a LARGE reason why the Lancers expect to have a big 2013
(Of the 34 teams in the division, including Cerritos which we’ve been told is returning to the field this season, only 12 return a starting center. Like always we based it on what we saw during the past season, film, what coaches have told us, and post season honors. Far from perfect, tell us who we are missing. Give us names and reasons, and maybe some positive words on their behalf. These guys deserve it because they do much of the dirty work.)
1.) Gabriel Silva (Norwalk) JR, 6-4 325
2.) Wendel Kuhn (Downey) SR, 5-9 240
3.) Jacob Casillas (Rowland) SR, 5-11 275
4.) Ranfis Vasquez (Lynwood) JR, 6-0 230
5.) J.P. Flores (El Rancho) SR, 5-7 190
6.) Fidel Palomo (Artesia) SR, 6-0 185
7.) Zachary Binkley (Dominguez) SO, 5-11 250
8.) Jeremy Bashford (Whittier) SR, 6-2 220
9.) Daniel Murphy (Burbank) SR, 5-10 235
10.) Kammy Delp (Diamond Ranch) SR, 6-5 305*
***Note I*** We bent the rules and listed Kammy Delp who played at the guard spot on offense in 2012. Diamond Ranch HC Roddy Layton has indicated to us that Delp will see time at center in 2013, that along with Delp’s natural ability to succeed caused us to put him in the tenth spot.
***Note II*** We are aware that changes happen along the offensive line all the time. A tackle today, might be the center next week. A guard this year might be a tackle next fall.
***Note III*** Coaches that want more attention for their centers, and offensive line in general, must do a better job promoting them. Number switches and in some cases zero information on post season honors and sizes (height/weight) make it difficult to appraise and praise the trenchmen.
Southeast Division:
34 Teams
34 Starting center positions
12 Return (Only about seven were wire to wire starters in 2012)
Average Size of Returning Centers With Starting Experience
Average Height: 5-11
Average Weight: 230
Mid-Valley Division Returning Centers With Starting Experience
Average Height: 5-10
Average Weight: 217
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