2010 Wayne County Athletic League Football

• bleed_orange_and_black

  THE4RINGZ;462393 wrote:But the picture of Schrock was priceless

  
  Yeah..............I'm gonna get it laminated and play "Pin The Whiskers On The Walrus" when we play them.
• Mr. Russell

  

  The injury to Alex Bates looks to be much worse than expected. He tore basically every ligament in his elbow, also cracking a bone and damaging some nerves. Damage to the inner and outer parts of the elbow, as well as the nerve damage could require surgery which would put his return this season for the Smithies very doubtful, and even making basketball questionable. Big blow to the Smithies, losing a big play threat and major player on both sides of the ball. It's ironic, Schrock's first freshman ever to start on both sides of the ball could miss his whole sophomore year.
• 1486wd

  some rough injuries this year - heard T. Lint has to have more knee surgery and will likely miss the season
• beverboy1

  he had surgery today talking about 3 to 4 wks
• hipsled

  I actually thought that West Holmes Pic "Leatherheads" was awesome...........And NO I'm not from there!!! Rum i totally agree with you...but i just want to guarantee THIS WILL NOT BE SHROCK'S LAST YEAR...............No way will he let that totally ridiculous pic of him be the last thing everyone remembers........LMAO............................
• mompov

  I will risk the wrath of the Plant followers. That was an old photo of Schrock or touched up. Just don't look that good in person. Kudos to Ram for knowing when to say when.
  I predict they will soon return to a regular format for the preview. They are running out of good ideas.
  Hillsdale always looks good on paper but something always seems to happen during the season and they just can't cut it.
  As for my Dawgs - Dalton is over rated - I plead the 1beast - it's a rebuilding year.
  Believe it or not I have a fan who asked me when I was gonna start posting. Busy summer gettin' the boy ready for college and gettin' a job to pay for it!
• Mr. Russell

  

  Schrock is going out in 3 years. Most likely along with Hardman/Saris/Sayre. That's a fact jack.
• hipsled

  IT"S GONNA BE A PERFECT NIGHT FOR FOOTBALL.....STRETCH GOOD TONIGHT BOYS.........TIME TO PLAY SOME FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!
• 1486wd

  beverboy, I hope your info is better than mine (I was told 3-4 months). Would be great to have him back for league play.
  
  One thing I do have to say is, I was very surprised they had the huskies picked as low as they did. Not sure if that was a function of mckean being hurt or what. They finished the year strong and return a lot.
• thePITman

  

  Crap. I just told my boss (a BIG Dalton fan) that I heard 3-4 WEEKS. Hmm... I hope I don't get fired!
• 1486wd

  don't worry yet pitman, my info may have been wromg (i Hope!)
• Havin Fun

  The Daily Record predictions are about as valid as a newborn predicting when the world will end. There is no way NW will finish below #3. I am not a fan but having seen them play late last year they return way too much not to be in the top 3. Anyone who does not know that does not know WCAL football very well.
• THE4RINGZ

  

  I do believe McKean's injury has some people questioning NWN's season, at least early on. But I also believe NWN is in the mix for the championship. I predicted them to win it all over on the OP, and will stick by that. I saw them scrimmage, and they looked good. That defense is going to win more than a couple of games for them.
  
  I also see Dalton in the mix, maybe Smithville and I don't have a solid grasp on Norwayne yet but maybe the Bobcats will be in it.
  
  Regardless it is the WCAL and we won't know who wins it until ten weeks from tonight. And that is the way WCAL fans like it!!!!
• Mike Plant

  The point totals in our WCAL voting were very close, only a few points between 3rd and 6th, with Hillsdale edging Dalton for preseason No. 1.
  In the interest of full disclosure, my ballot went: 1: Hillsdale, 2: Norwayne 3: Northwestern 4: Dalton 5. Smithville 6. Waynedale 7. Rittman 8. Chippewa.
  Nothing would surprise me, and the non-league has some great matchups as well.
• bleed_orange_and_black

  Mike Plant;463637 wrote:The point totals in our WCAL voting were very close, only a few points between 3rd and 6th, with Hillsdale edging Dalton for preseason No. 1.
  In the interest of full disclosure, my ballot went: 1: Hillsdale, 2: Norwayne 3: Northwestern 4: Dalton 5. Smithville 6. Waynedale 7. Rittman 8. Chippewa.
  Nothing would surprise me, and the non-league has some great matchups as well.

  
  Whatever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• thePITman

  

  Welcome to the OC, Mike!
• THE4RINGZ

  

  I just don't see Hillsdale being at the top.
• Havin Fun

  I don't see Hillsdale in the top 3 but then again, that is why they play the games! Good luck to all league teams tonight.
• dhs22p

  

  Everybody has a right to their own opinion. I remember last year when the DR picked they talked about Waynedale winning it (WCAL) the previous year so that why they picked them first. This year why does the same reasoning apply? Regardless the Dogs will just settle this on the field like we always do.
• Red Rum

  

  I just can't call Hillsdale a preseason favorite until they prove they can run the gauntlet. The last few years they have been close but haven't been able to close the deal. Until they do...they're just Hillsdale, the team without a title.
  
  As far as the WCAL race...it's wide open, everyone has some issue.
  Dalton is thin
  Northwestern is small
  Waynedale is young
  etc,etc,etc
  
  It's gonna be another exciting season. I'd love to see the Wcal go 16-8 or better out of conference, but I'm not betting on it.
  
  Does it look to anyone else like Art Holden is giving the kid from Chippewa a DUI test? (page E3 in the preview)
  Now thats what I call the total package, write about em' during the game, write em' up after the game.
• 1_beast

  

  Hey Hey hey!!!! Never Fear ....BEAST is here!!! lol
  Mompov...that sandbaggin wont carry much weight
  Good Luck to everyone in this 2010 season....My Bears are young but hopefully Z has them prepared as we travel to TV to begin the journey!!!
  GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• THE4RINGZ

  

  1_Beast why does Waynedale even have a team this year?
• thePITman

  

  THE4RINGZ;463704 wrote:1_Beast why does Waynedale even have a team this year?

  
  Other teams have to get wins somehow, right?
• Mike Plant

  wait, I had the wrong ballot ... mine was actually an eight-way tie for first
• 1_beast

  

  4Ringz....just putting some kids on the field, EVERYBODY wins! We are handing out participation trophies this year! Isnt that how Triway has handled awards in the past?