The TEN
(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)
1.) “Omaha means he’s going the other way. If it’s a run to the right, if it’s ‘Dive right,’ Omaha is going to be ‘Dive left.’”—Former NFL wide receiver Reggie Wayne on what Peyton Manning’s famous pre-snap signal means.
2.) “Great coach, San Dimas Fans have great respect for the Paraclete team and its coaches. The San Dimas fans have always stated, “the playoffs don’t really start until SD plays Paraclete.” I wish him the best in North Carolina. He leaves a great legacy.”—MVS commenter “San Dimas Fan” on the retirement of Paraclete’s Norm Dahlia
3.) Cal has offered La Mirada DB Elijah Hicks–Class of 2017.
4.) “Great Coach. Incredible person. Good friend. Many epic battles come to mind. The Spirits will miss you. Enjoy Coach.”—MVS commenter “Coaches Corner” on the retirement of Paraclete’s Norm Dahlia
5.) On this day in 1986 the Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. Bears’ DE Richard Dent was named the game MVP.
6.) Former Norwalk, All-MidValleySports center, Gabe Silva turns 19 today.
7.) XTRA Sports 1360 radio host Steve Hartman is reporting that talks between the Rams and Chargers have reached an impasse in their talks. An agreement does not appear imminent. The biggest problem appears to be figuring out what a relationship between the two franchises would look like.
The NFL has given the Chargers until March 23 to make a decision on where they will play next season
8.) “Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattaglia. Moe Greene. Stracci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don’t tell me that you’re innocent. Admit what you did.”
— Michael Corleone
9.) “If you’re a fan of High School Football fan especially in Southern California this is a must read. The pages put you literally on the field with the players and gives a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes as well. A very realistic account of what high school football is all about. We all know a “Pineapple” a “Bustamonte” a “Fred X.” it’s a real page turner.”—Amazon review of MVS’ staffer Joe Torosian’s book “Tangent Dreams: A High School Football Novel”
10.) From YAHOO: “One day after the New England Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game, a game that saw Tom Brady hit 20 times by Denver defenders according to the official game book (one reporter counted 25 after re-watching the game), the Patriots parted ways with their offensive line coach.
Via multiple reports, Dave DeGuglielmo was sent packing, just two years after he was hired by Bill Belichick.”
“Joe has captured the essence of the high school football experience. You don’t have to have played or coached to be instantly engaged in the story and identify with the characters. A great read!…Lots of laughs and memories from what high school football is like on the inside.”—Mike Mooney
“A very accurate account of high school football.”—Jon Dimalante
“F-bombing Papa Joe, has written something truly great here…He’s done a great job capturing the moments in the life of a high school football player both big and small from a unique angle.”—Josh Ouellette
“TANGENT DREAMS: A High School Football Novel” by Joe Torosian is NOW available through Amazon.com
(Cover by Pat Cherry www.blackheartart.com)
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