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\"Cantwell<\/a>

Cantwell QB Matt Valencia—photo courtesy of Cantwell Football.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThere’s a battle outside…And it is ragin’<\/b><\/p>\n

It’ll soon shake your windows…And rattle your walls<\/b><\/p>\n

For the times they are a-changin’.\u201d—Bob Dylan<\/b><\/p>\n

Kick it!<\/p>\n

Angels pitching…Makes you feel good to know there are still things you can count on in this world. I hear Paul Hartzell will be starting next, and Andy Hassler is available for relief.<\/p>\n

Even with lax transfer rules, what I preached in this column years ago still holds true. The only, purest, free agent in the high school ranks is the assistant coach. I find the stories of guys like \u201cGypsy\u201d John Tuttle (now the HC at Glendale), Matt \u201cSuave One\u201d Lopez (now the proud owner of a CIF ring), and Dominic Angelo (now in C-Town) the most interesting of all.<\/p>\n

Angelo, who departed as Northview\u2019s OC at the end of 2013, is now the quarterbacks\/running backs coach at Covina. He\u2019ll also be working with special teams. For Angelo 2014 will be his 24th season coaching football. His stops have included: Charter Oak (first job), Walnut, Cantwell, La Puente, Monrovia, Northview, and now Covina.<\/p>\n

Forget about the head coaches if you want stories. Assistants that have been everywhere, like Angelo, have them all. They\u2019re free agents, for the most part, coming and going as they please. Gold, to any program that has them. Maybe the expression \u201csalt of the earth\u201d applies, but then again they can be a little rowdy.<\/p>\n

Speaking of assistants Los Altos alum and former UCLA defensive end Brigham Harwell has joined the Cantwell staff. Harwell will be running his \u201cTrench Hog Camp\u201d for linemen on campus…More information to come on that.<\/p>\n

And since we\u2019re in Montebello and cruising down Garfield we might want to mention Cantwell Cardinals quarterback Matthew Valencia. Valencia has decent size, pushing 6-feet, with ten games, 1,497 passing yards, and 12 touchdown tosses under his belt. What stood out for me was he only threw 12 picks as a first year starter for a team that wasn\u2019t very good, 2-8 overall.<\/p>\n

He\u2019ll be an interesting follow in 2014.<\/p>\n

…But can somebody tell me where I have to go if I want to follow La Salle? No longer in the Del Rey? Where have they landed? Do I need Time Warner see them in 2014? Scoop? Story? I\u2019m behind on this.<\/p>\n

Speaking of 2014, former Monrovia offensive tackle Isaac Miravet, who signed with Azusa Pacific a year ago and suffered a catastrophic knee injury(?), is planning a come back this fall by enrolling at Mt. Sac and playing football.<\/p>\n

Story of the year if it comes about.<\/p>\n

Last Add Interceptions: We all know El Monte offensive coordinator Brian Tabatabai\u2019s opinion on going 1-9. We know the Lions defense gave up a butt load of points. We know EMHS finished 2013 with a 1-9 record…But think about this…For a team going through the football equivalent of the trials of Job, its quarterbacks Adrian Cuevas (first half of the season) and Edward Dominguez (second half of the season) combined to only throw 13 interceptions. Think about all the games where these inexperienced starters were playing from behind and having to go down field. Only 13 interceptions? That\u2019s incredible.<\/p>\n

Countering those 13 picks were a combined 13 touchdown passes, completion percentages on the right side of 50 percent for both of them, over a thousand yards passing for both of them…It gets me thinking…Does it get you thinking?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m ready to read \u201cShowtime\u201d by Jeff Pearlman…I\u2019m just not ready to lay out the thirty bucks for the privilege.<\/p>\n

Did you know Norwalk\u2019s Rashaad Penny, who signed with San Diego State, was listed as only the 63rd best prospect in California by Rivals.Com? Not an indictment against Rivals, but an indication of how competitive the market is for an athletic scholarship…Something for everyone to keep in mind.<\/p>\n

\u201cMuirForLife\u201d sent me this note: \u201cJoe things are just beginning at Muir. Coach Hardy is going to win a CIF title real soon.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Coach Hardy, is John Hardy…and I\u2019m inclined to agree…as long as the banana republic politics of Pasadena don\u2019t get in the way. That\u2019s a skinny tightrope to walk.<\/p>\n

From \u201c@JoeT\u201d in yesterday\u2019s column: \u201cNow that Baldwin Park has moved divisions. Where do you see them finishing. Any word on who\u2019s returning for them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always had a leaning towards Baldwin Park going back to when Rick Ward took over in the early 2000\u2019s. Not that I\u2019ve ever scored a free meal (and a free meal goes a long way in getting my undying support), but because I\u2019ve always viewed them as a sleeping giant.<\/p>\n

The talent is there (Barraza, Miller, Abston)…but the move to the Montview is interesting. We talked about this on the show last Tuesday night…If the Northwest remains in its current form (which that is anyone\u2019s guess now) I could see the Braves knocking heads (competing) straight up with anybody in the division. The exception being the Tri-Valley beasts of Nordhoff, Bishop Diego, and Oak Park.<\/p>\n

This is based on Daniel Al-gattas and the BP program being supported and joined at the hip for a long ride.<\/p>\n

Last Add Beasts: Nordhoff lost its head coach this off season and Oak Park not only lost its head coach but is also scheduled to leave the Tri-Valley and the Northwest.<\/p>\n

Regards:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In regards to Nelson Cruz: El Mero Mero!<\/p>\n

In regards to DeSean Jackson: He ruined my fantasy football team a few years ago. Yes the Lord forgives, but when my fantasy team loses I\u2019m a little more hard-nosed about it.<\/p>\n

In regards to NBA Referee Dick Bavetta\u2019s Iron Man Streak which began in 1975: I didn\u2019t even know the dude was still alive.<\/p>\n

In regards to \u201cSurvivor\u201d: One of the greatest tribal councils ever.<\/p>\n

In regards to the Maranatha job: I\u2019ll take it.<\/p>\n

The Dude abides\u2026<\/p>\n

534<\/p>\n

Judges 5:31<\/p>\n

Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cJoe T.\u2019s Scoreboard\u201d is found at www.midvalleynews.com<\/a> every Wednesday & in the hard copy of the Mid Valley News, published every Wednesday<\/p>\n

Follow Joe on Twitter @joet13b<\/p>\n

Listen to \u201cThe Joe Show\u201d every Wednesday (6 & 6:30 P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net<\/a><\/p>\n

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