Hearing reports from Salem camp that the reports of a Salem falloff are greatly exaggerated
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A bunch of good players are up in the air and one has, to my knowledge, been gone for some time. If they're able to get those kids back and going I don't see a terrible amount of dropoff. If they can't, it'll be a bit more iffy going forward.
Still a lot of good talent there, especially at WR and RB. Heard the lines will bully people hard this year as well. It's more about whether they can get some of their star players on the roster for fall or not.
Still a lot of good talent there, especially at WR and RB. Heard the lines will bully people hard this year as well. It's more about whether they can get some of their star players on the roster for fall or not.
Considering most of the starting defensive backfield will be returning and the OL should be a force to deal with (Cardwell and Mundy are both one year older and stronger).Don't forget about Tuck at receiver and fully capable underclassmen who have been waiting patiently for their turn... Salem will be just fine.
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Our wait is almost over and a lot of our questions will be answered very soon. There is a lot of potential with this team, hopefully they can execute together and realize their potential. 7 Sr's will be 3 year starters. They've accomplished so much and hopefully they can be good leaders for the younger guys.
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I know I am an outsider to the Salem program but I would be stunned if Salem wasn't a major factor this year in 4a. I am not sure if the "fall off talk" has been gamesmanship or genuine concern. Maybe a bit of both. It would take a catastrophy for them not to make the post season. We all know once they are at the dance they become a different team. Any reg season losses would just be flesh wounds
There were so many things that happened in the off season that could have affected this team. For a while some Salem fans sounded like Chicken Little. There are still some lingering questions about personnel and team chemistry. We'll all find out soon. I think the coaches will get everybody in gear. For those that don't they better be looking over their shoulder because somebody is just waiting in the wings.
I would agree, some concern and a little gamesmanship. Also I would agree that Salem seems to be able to peak in the playoffs. If Salem is able to put all it's weapons on the field with the right attitude, they could be formidable indeed. However, if that is not possible they will still be good and will improve as the season progresses.
Also, I recall the JV team was 10-0 last year, but do you know what the 8th grade team's record was? Haven't the 8th grade teams been dominant, as well?
Jv team has lost 1 game in past ? Years (Five or 6 I think). What I find interesting about that is there seem to be three or four sophomores on the varsity each year but the jv continues to win
#3 Joe Quinn WR/SS
#4 Viante Tucker WR/CB
#5 Nick Wade WR/FS
#9 Deangelo Ramsey RB/ DE
#21 Luke Owen RB/CB
#40 Nate Craft K
#73 Thomas Mundy T
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I've only heard Ramsey is back, can't confirm. Quinn, Tucker, Wade, and Owen participated at the most recent 7v7. Mundy cracked a bone in the same foot he broke last year. He wore a boot for a month and I believe is good to go. Craft has been practicing his kicks all offseason and I assume is back. We'll find out in less than a week for sure.
Some of those kids could play both ways. Tucker wr and db, Ramsey running back and de, Nick wade db wr or qb. That's a lot of experience on the field
On the old Salem football site they used to have the 8th grade records, unfortunately it's gone. I'm not positive but I don't think they have lost more than a game or two in any recent season. It seems like when they do lose it's by a point. The system is tried and true.
Ramsey is a load... If he is back and in a grove that changes things drastically. Ball control offense is very hard to overcome especially when you have a powerful 210lb tailback.
I know the upcoming juniors have lost one game since 8th grade (2 games if they played on Varsity last year)
Same for the Sr's from what I understand. 2014 championship game and Amherst last year.
Salem will have enough weapons Ramsey or no Ramsey. The big question mark will be qb play. I do hope the defense shows up earlier this year. It will be needed while qb develops
Jack Gladden is the QB. Looked good at the last 7v7 with the experienced WR's.
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