When a loss isn’t a loss of course. Though it had apparently been agreed upon back in January some coaches in the Fairfield County Athletic Association didn’t realize that last week’s 9 league games all did not count towards league standings and qualifying for the FCIAC playoff Championship Game. The games did however count for the state playoff standings. With 11 games being allowed this season and the FCIAC having 19 teams – the schedule permitted just 10 of those teams to play a full schedule against conference foes. 9 others are playing only 10 conference games with their 11th game against an opponent outside the FCIAC. It’s an unbalanced schedule made balanced for league playoff standings by throwing out Week 5. Do you want 2 or 3 Advils for that headache?
What it means is that Greenwich’s lost last week to Ridgefield comes off the board for the purposes of the league standings as do 8 other results including Stamford’s win over previously unbeaten St. Joseph and Westhill’s upset win over previously unbeaten Wilton
Tight Spot For A Tight End
Imagine being a teenager facing a decision like New London Senior Anthony Schiavone Is. The talented tight end has given a verbal commitment to play on scholarship at Temple. However, just recently the Iowa Hawkeyes have offered Schiavone a scholarship. Without his name yet on a dotted line to play for Temple, Schiavone will be in Iowa this weekend to watch the Hawkeyes meet their Big Ten rivals from Wisconsin. Temple can’t be pleased with that development, while Schiavone is obviously thrilled to have a Big Ten school showing interest.
Anthony told me this week that the recruiting process was overwhelming at times. It was a relief to chose Temple. Now the anxiety is back. He’ll have a decision to make. Should he stick by his word and go to Temple? Is he two-timing Temple with his trip to Iowa or just doing what anyone looking out for their long term best interest would do?
Your thoughts emails to john.holt@wfsb.com
Watching Jordan Soar X2
I was interviewing Schiavone during my trip this week to New London High School to profile Whalers Senior Quarterback Jordan Reed. This Jordan is headed to the University of Florida to join fellow Nutmegger Aaron Hernandez. A full feature on Jordan Reed is ahead tonight on Friday Night Football.
The other Jordan? Glastonbury’s Jordan Brown. The Senior running back has helped the Tomahawks get off to a (5-0) start including last Saturday’s 41-3 romp at Wethersfield. After being injured a season ago, Brown has returned as one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the state.
The Holt Top 5
I’m still voting Ansonia #1 in the state in The New Haven Register Media Poll.
But I’m also coming clean to offer you an exclusive Top 5 for the schools most under-exposed on FNF. I admit, we need to show more highlights from these schools that are in or on the edge of our viewing area.
1. Bunnell
2. Masuk
3. Xavier
4. Montville
5. Newington
Games We’ll Be Watching
Manchester at Glastonbury Friday 7pm - Two (5-0) teams. Glastonbury ranked #2 in the Class LL playoff standings, Manchester # 3.
Simsbury at Southington Friday 7pm – Both teams are (4-1). Southington is Southington. Simsbury put up the shocker of the week last week in my eyes, pounding Windsor 35 to 7.
Rocky Hill at Berlin – We know undefeated Berlin is good. How good is (4-1) Rocky Hill? Tonight we learn more.
Others to watch this weekend: St. Bernard/Norwich Tech at Stonington, North Branford at Haddam-Killingworth (first ever home night game for HK) & New Canaan at St. Joseph (Saturday)
Completely Unrelated Thought of The Week
On October 31st a movie by the name of Zack and Miri Make A Porno will be released. And intelligent Americans will pay money to see it? Hope you’re not one of them.
See You Tonight at 11:15pm for FNF!
John
