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Game Summary from Daily News
The real star of this game (no disrespect to Eugene) was the defense. When the team needed a big play, the entire defensive unit stepped up and made that play. When a pass needed to be knocked down, one of the defensive backs always seemed to be there. Leading the team in tackles this week was junior Linebacker, Davide Williams, who accounted for 10 tackles (5 solo), and Joe Mascino, who accounted for 8 tackles (2 solo). Both players seemed to be wherever the ball was on Friday night. Kyle Fellenbaum had one sack and Curtis Wilson and Blake Graham each had a half sack. The entire defensive unit, represented by Joe Mascino, received the game ball.
Cheap Shot? We think not!
After the game, I’m standing at mid-field with some reporters, who are waiting for Eugene Byrd to finish his interview with the Philadelphia Daily News. One of the reporters says something to the affect that if the cheap shot by the North player would have been called, the outcome could have been a lot different. I was intrigued, so I listened in as this reporter and a reporter from the Philly Inquirer discussed it. The Inquirer guy said that from his vantage point in the press box, it didn’t look like a late hit. I said that I’d like to help, but from my vantage point on the NC sideline, I couldn’t tell. But, the guy mentioned that it was “the long run” by the LC QB. A quick check of my charts showed only one “long run” by Dan Plummer, the LC QB. The tackle was credited to Freddy DiMascia. Now, for anyone who doesn’t know Freddy, I’ll tell you straight up that although he’s a tough and hard-nosed football player, he’s one of the nicest and fairest young men on the team. (For some of you older guys out there, Freddy is the son of former All Catholic QB, Al DiMascia). I can’t honestly say this is the same guy, but the next day in the Bucks County Courier times, a story by reporter Rick Woelfel, described the play like this, “With his team down two scores in the fourth quarter, Plummer scrambled 15 yards for a first down at the Falcons 32. He was well out of bounds when a Falcon defender hit him but there was no flag on the play and the Crusaders ran out of downs at the North Catholic 24." I was thinking that maybe I’d go watch the film and see what this guy was talking about, but the next morning I got the answer that I was looking for. You see, the photo below, by Mike Cabrey, which was posted to TheReporterOnline.com, clearly shows that Mr Woelfel was more of a “homer” than an objective reporter at this game. Or, maybe it means Mr Woelfel needs new glasses. Note the position of DiMascia’s body (he’s finishing his hit) and notice the position of Plummer’s feet in relation the the sideline (he’s still in bounds). But, if a Bucks County reporter needs to grasp for excuses to explain how Lansdale Catholic lost a game against the former doormat of the Catholic League, then it is his reputation which will suffer in the long run. But, we’ll still remember him in our prayers at Northeast Catholic.
Did You notice…..
….that the rain was just enough to drive stats guys like myself batty? Actually, we’ve always been a little batty, but the misty rain really didn’t help.
….there are no hash marks or painted line markers on the field? My guess is that the soccer or lacrosse teams have more pull up at Wissachickon than does the football team.
…..the LC people at the concession stand are some of the nicest people we’ve encountered all season. There’s a bunch of them and they all seem to be smiling all the time.
….speaking of the concession stand, did you notice that someone forgot the mustard? Of course, I didn’t learn this until after I paid for my hotdog. I don’t want to accuse anyone of being un-American by not having mustard for the dogs, as I’m sure it was an honest over-sight on someone’s part.
….That Tina Fellenbaum, the better half of Mr & Mrs Fellenbaum, had a similar red and white striped shirt to her husband’s shirt (see week 1 “Did You Notice” report). After the loss to Coatesville in week 1, Carter Fellenbaum decided to retire his shirt. The team has gone 4-0 since.
…..Some of the player’s numbers didn’t match the roster? This only happens during the weeks where the team wears the white jerseys. It’s kind of a long story here.
Faces in the Crowd…
I have to confess that I didn’t do as much smoozing this week as I normally do. I was actually on the Daily News payroll for the game, so I needed to make sure I had stats for both teams and I needed to secure a player for an interview after the game.
…..I did speak with Father Kilty for a brief moment during half time. He and I had the same complaint about scheduling. You see, some of us football guys are actually fans of the NC soccer team too, but it seems as though the soccer games and the football games always seem to be scheduled at the same time. But, there’s enough season left to catch the booters as they embark on the second half of the season. By the way, we don’t always mention it here, but when there is no conflict, you can often catch some of the soccer guys at the football games.
….While going to the restroom at half time, I spotted former NC head football coach and current Lansdale Catholic principal, Tim Quinn. This is the second game in a row where a former NC football coach was in attendance. Last week, at the Pennridge game, Bill Saybolt was on top of the press box filming the game. Coach Saybolt coached the team most of the 1980’s.
2 comments:
Way to go Spike, another great post. I hope to see you there on the 11th, with maybe a few "refreshments" at the Grey Lodge afterwards.
Congrats to young Drew !!! Send that picture to the yellow press guy. Gary
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