Joe T.
By Joe Torosian
“Much like you and I
In every case that’s made
There has to be a traitor”
—The Avett Brothers
Kick it!
Right off the Top: I’ve bought into some of the Sabermetric/Moneyball stuff, but honestly seeing Josh Donaldson swing the bat for the Toronto Blue Jays makes me laugh when it comes to the alleged genius the Oakland A’s and General Manager Billy Beane. He’s only making $4-million, the A’s are so broke they couldn’t have milked another year out of him?
The party is over in the east bay, they might not have gone to a World Series but at least got a movie made.
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As I continue to play catch up with the prep football world I still can’t buy Pomona’s decision to move Darreon Lockett out of the quarterback spot to slot receiver/running back…I hope it works for them, but if I’m a defensive coordinator game planning for the Red Devils I’m really happy Lockett is not handling the ball 100 percent of the time.
As of today the New York Mets are two games up in the National League East. Have I mentioned that I’ve always been a Mets fan?
I said it on Tuesday’s show…I’m willing to put pizza on the line and say San Marino upsets Monrovia this year…Which is a big deal considering the Wildcats have not lost a Rio Hondo League game since 2007.
Put yourself down for a slice of said pizza if you can tell me who beat M-Town in ’07 without going to MaxPreps or CalPreps to cheat.
Who’s numbers are falling faster the ratings for “I am Cait” or Joc Pederson’s batting average?
I probably owe this to the Downey fans after reaching for their clicks yesterday…but I’ve believed this since last December…The Vikings are primed to go right back to the finals again this season.
In the process of catching up I got this note: “St. Francis & Miles Bryant!”
Did you know the the last time the Wilson Wildcats had a non-losing season was in 2007 when they went 6-6 under Robert Oviedo who had a pretty good running back in Tim Gilmore. Gilmore, a junior, rushed for 1,978 yards and 22 touchdowns (29 total) that season.
Wilson has not had a winning season since going 10-3 in 2003.
Almost Last Add Oakland A’s: I keep thinking if Tom Lasorda was managing this team and Al Campanis was the GM, Tommy when asked about Donaldson would say: “Ain’t my f-bombing fault, Campanis he’s the f-bombing guy!”
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The memories of previous seasons are still coming…So to name a few more.
What comes to mind?
La Canada beating Temple City in the California Tie-Breaker in 2009 at South Pasadena. After trading touchdowns the Spartans went for two and quarterback Rocky Moore found Michael Arkfeld for the winner and a trip to the playoffs.
On the same night (11/13/2009), while La Canada was beating South Pasadena, San Marino was at home getting a Herculean effort from Stevie Yortsos (3 Tds) in a 19-14 victory over Temple City. The Titans win forced the Rams into the Tie-Breaker with LC.
El Monte running back Christian Russo.
Rosemead running back Matt Fregoso (11/19/2010) rushing for 342 yards and seven touchdowns against Temple City in the first round of the playoffs.
Speaking of Rosemead: Anything by Tra Sumler
Arroyo’s Efrain Oquendo putting the wood to Rosemead’s Deon Sumler in 2003.
Whittier Christian’s Grant Escobar crashes into the end zone for a two-point conversion (12/3/2010) to give the Heralds a 43-42 victory over Village Christian and birth in the CIF Finals…I was listening on the phone in the San Dimas parking lot as Peterson gave me a live action call.
“He’s a bad man, he’s a very bad man.”—Duarte HC Wardell Crutchfield Jr. on tailback Chris Harris (9/2/2005) after the sophomore led the Falcons to a season opening victory over Marshall.
Rosemead Again: Edward McMillon decleating Mornovia’s Jermele Barnes on a punt return in the Panthers 2003 victory at Monrovia.
“It’s a tough Mexican League.”—Alhambra HC Gil Ruedaflores on the Almont League in 2009.
I can do this all day…And this is just what I’ve seen…Haven’t asked anybody else about the memories they have.
…More to come.
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Regards:
In regards to former Bonita running back Giamani Johnson: He turns 22 today.
In regards to Sabermetics/Moneyball being responsible for the Boston Red Sox 2004 World Series title: I think having Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez had more to do with it than Bill James…And if Billy Beane had entered a post-season with Schilling and Martinez he’d be wearing a World Series ring now.
In regards to Nelson Cruz: Actually saw the Seattle outfielder get a hit that wasn’t a home run. I didn’t think it was possible.
In regards to San Dimas: I think it’s too soon to shovel dirt on the Saints grave.
In regards to 15 in a row: That’s the number of games Crescenta Valley has won consecutively dating back to 2013.
The Dude abides…
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Psalms 99:10
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