{"id":82878,"date":"2024-02-09T14:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T21:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=82878"},"modified":"2024-02-09T19:36:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T02:36:29","slug":"super-bowl-lviii-who-do-the-coaches-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=82878","title":{"rendered":"Super Bowl LVIII: Who Do the Coaches Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"587\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_5015-e1536115099117.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64617\"\/><figcaption>San Dimas HC Mark Holman likes the 49ers and the running attack. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We took a poll of area high school head coaches and assistants (past and present) on the outcome of Super Bowl LVIII. We asked them just one question: Who do you like in the Super Bowl?  We received 89 responses with one coach that abstained. Out of 88 answers 47 picked the Kansas City Chiefs and 41 went with the San Francisco 49ers. Here&#8217;s what we got.    <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Vinny Lopez- Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donald Bernard &#8211; 49ers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adrian Medrano &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Donald-Bernard-coaches-picks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82947\" width=\"451\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Donald-Bernard-coaches-picks.jpg 749w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Donald-Bernard-coaches-picks-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Donald-Bernard-coaches-picks-52x70.jpg 52w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Donald-Bernard-coaches-picks-111x150.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><figcaption>Donald Bernard &#8211; &#8220;Bang! Bang! Niner Gang!&#8221; <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anthony Craft &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Bogan &#8211; Chiefs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew Policky &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlin Slayton &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Albert Sanchez &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Margarito Beltran &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>George Hernandez &#8211; 49ers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Villasenor &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"475\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_7005-e1568771430392.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67602\"\/><figcaption>Margarito Beltran likes the 49ers.    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Arellanes &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Holman &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dale Ziola &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hector Novoa &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Zavala- 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eric McIntyre &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wardell Crutchfield &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hector Spathias &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Carson &#8211; 49ers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eric Escamilla- Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chuck Leonardis &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niko Gonzalez &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Darryl Thomas- Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Al-Gattas &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"352\" height=\"385\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/darryl-thomas-e1591932758110.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/darryl-thomas-e1591932758110.jpg 352w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/darryl-thomas-e1591932758110-64x70.jpg 64w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/darryl-thomas-e1591932758110-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/darryl-thomas-e1591932758110-137x150.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><figcaption>Upland Head Coach\/ former Covina HC Darryl Thomas is leaning Chiefs. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Arnold &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesse Ceniceros &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joel Sanchez &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh Ouellette &#8211; 49ers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Koffler &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pete Karavedas &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jude Oliva &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Ramos &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"726\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jim-singiser-arroyo-e1497948062562.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jim-singiser-arroyo-e1497948062562.jpg 782w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jim-singiser-arroyo-e1497948062562-70x65.jpg 70w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jim-singiser-arroyo-e1497948062562-323x300.jpg 323w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jim-singiser-arroyo-e1497948062562-768x713.jpg 768w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jim-singiser-arroyo-e1497948062562-150x139.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><figcaption>Former Arroyo HC Jim Singiser likes the Chiefs. Who else? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Laron Johnson &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mike McFarland &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ibis Aguilar &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacob Ochoa &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marc Shettleroe &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mike Maggiore &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mike Moschetti &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leon Ward &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marc Paramo &#8211; Chiefs  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"904\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMG_3305-1-e1534016580880.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63488\"\/><figcaption>Don Lugo HC Josh Knight likes the Chiefs.   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Gutierrez- Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lou Torres &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gil Ruedaflores- Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Maxie &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Singiser &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip Sanders &#8211; Chiefs  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victor Salazar &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nick Walker &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mike Mooney- Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zeke Prado &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMG_01481-e1462584208276-460x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52984\"\/><figcaption>Former Gladstone HC and longtime area coach Ted Clarke has unpacked all of his notes and done his research and came up with the Niners. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ron Jones &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ted Clarke &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marco Ramirez &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Jacobsen -Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riley Saxon &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Fore- 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anthony Silva &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joseph Schirmer &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Derek Bedell &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manny Lemus &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richard Broussard &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_0235-e1472108542578-885x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54520\"\/><figcaption>Northview HC Marcel Perez is leaning 49ers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keith Knoop &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack Williams &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin Encinas &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Danny Banzet &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin Pearson &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin Scott &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"421\" src=\"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_6489-e1591404231167.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_6489-e1591404231167.jpg 228w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_6489-e1591404231167-38x70.jpg 38w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_6489-e1591404231167-162x300.jpg 162w, https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_6489-e1591404231167-81x150.jpg 81w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><figcaption>Former Monrovia HC Chris Williams is partial to the Chiefs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Williams &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Bateman &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pete Gonzalez &#8211; Chiefs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pete Gonzalez Jr. &#8211; Chiefs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew Johnson &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg Vaniman &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jose Casagran &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Lopez -Chiefs  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacob Calderon &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh Knight- Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank Gallardo &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mike Minter &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James Heggins &#8211; Chiefs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcel Perez -49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don Cayer &#8211; 49ers <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Rodriguez- Chiefs  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travis Brown &#8211; Chiefs  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roddy Layton &#8211; I will watch and appreciate the greatness of both teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: If you are coaching high school football currently or have in the past and would like to make your Super Bowl pick please respond here with a message or send me an e mail at tim.midvalleysports@gmail.com. I can also be reached on Twitter @tspeterson40. I&#8217;d be happy to add you to the list.   <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We took a poll of area high school head coaches and assistants (past and present) on the outcome of Super Bowl LVIII. We asked them just one question: Who do you like in the Super Bowl? We received 89 responses with one coach that abstained. 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