tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post6348684640821304295..comments2024-01-22T00:09:05.399-06:00Comments on Sunflower League Football: 2012 Coaches All-Sunflower League TeamsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-86752075595440489232012-12-01T16:17:16.461-06:002012-12-01T16:17:16.461-06:00O line play. Tyler hooks center for OE was excell...O line play. Tyler hooks center for OE was excellent all year. He controled every nose gaurd he faced. This includes Braden Smith and the big guy #58 forSME.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209476826233684865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-16161535750612662592012-11-28T20:24:12.008-06:002012-11-28T20:24:12.008-06:00Sunflower League's 12 teams also makes it toug...Sunflower League's 12 teams also makes it tougher than other conferences. My HS was on MO side in. Suburban Big 6 30 plus year ago. Only had to compete with 5 other teams for all conference vs 11. SMS watcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02411930540961204201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-56333029703383545932012-11-27T20:14:47.927-06:002012-11-27T20:14:47.927-06:00I agree with Bird Hunter (did I really say that?) ...I agree with Bird Hunter (did I really say that?) We all have players we think should have gotten more recognition, but that would mean someone on the list would have to come off. I wouldn't want to deny any kid this recognition, but players I feel were shorted were Josh Moore, Sawyer Gibbs and Alex Jones.<br /><br />Along with what Imp said about HM, different coaches have different Sluggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322485743804947666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-11143349393097976692012-11-27T16:12:11.283-06:002012-11-27T16:12:11.283-06:00Honorable mention means exactly that, it means you...Honorable mention means exactly that, it means your were mentioned by your coach in the meeting. Sometimes it means they were voted on for 1st and 2nd team, and just didn't make it and sometimes it means that their coach put their name on a list specifically for honorable mention. If a kid isn't even on honorable mention, it means the coach didn't put him up for anything, and yes, Govannon Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797066799134627635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-25425937510209060332012-11-27T14:54:40.880-06:002012-11-27T14:54:40.880-06:00I can't believe Maloney isn't on 1st or 2n...I can't believe Maloney isn't on 1st or 2nd team as KR or PR. Is there a more electric guy in the league?TheImpalerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498025027939163640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-65610059551236908532012-11-27T13:59:00.106-06:002012-11-27T13:59:00.106-06:00I think Demby Knocked the kid out from Lawrence du...I think Demby Knocked the kid out from Lawrence during the season. I am also sure that the coaches in the conference knew who they avoided after the first three games of the year. Maloney has improved on Defense a whole bunch. Last year against Olathe North he was the worst defender on the field. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174208435082003071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-19934934617311703312012-11-27T12:33:36.301-06:002012-11-27T12:33:36.301-06:00When we say someone should have made it (first or ...When we say someone should have made it (first or second team) then we have to ask ourselves who would we take off? That's where it becomes difficult!Bird Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025417554770354335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-23191606090940387602012-11-27T12:08:51.671-06:002012-11-27T12:08:51.671-06:00Josh Moore, Kez Demby and Demarko Bobo were the th...Josh Moore, Kez Demby and Demarko Bobo were the three most obvious omissions from first or second team (or even HM in Moore's case) to me. But naturally you're always going to have people left out anytime you try to consolidate who the top players in the league were. <br /><br />I think Maloney was well deserving of first-team accolades on defense (I'd make the case for offense as Eli Underwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02597021993788695780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-27168133364808588542012-11-27T11:46:01.398-06:002012-11-27T11:46:01.398-06:00Josh Moore at Olathe North is a great talent; what...Josh Moore at Olathe North is a great talent; what I have heard from coaches is that he takes to many plays off. The kid will be a beast when he grows up a little and If he decides to play with the heart of Braden Smith he will be a sure fire D1 player.Bird Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025417554770354335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-2271775901362859462012-11-27T11:24:11.886-06:002012-11-27T11:24:11.886-06:00When are the All State teams announced?When are the All State teams announced?Bird Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025417554770354335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-75040799364178672202012-11-27T11:21:04.650-06:002012-11-27T11:21:04.650-06:00I agree 100% on Demby! I also don't understand...I agree 100% on Demby! I also don't understand how Olathe Northwest who had by far and away the worst Defense in the league got 6 players on that side of the ball on honorable mention; goodness that Defense was bad.Bird Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025417554770354335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-64342726332234225432012-11-27T11:06:14.093-06:002012-11-27T11:06:14.093-06:00yeah what he said ^yeah what he said ^What Do I Know?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02411528685614568153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-80358893724157569142012-11-27T10:51:09.517-06:002012-11-27T10:51:09.517-06:00I am not following the coaches. I don't unders...I am not following the coaches. I don't understand how Demby for West isn't first team. I watched films of every game in the conference. This kid didn't give up a passing touchdown all year at either CB or safety. Demby had more tackles than the dbs choosen in front of him. Furthermore,I can't remember a kid having more ball hawking skills in the metro area since Tony Belvins in Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174208435082003071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-36302749904752277742012-11-27T09:17:50.229-06:002012-11-27T09:17:50.229-06:00@ slugger Dominique Berry could not play this year...@ slugger Dominique Berry could not play this year due to grades. He should be back next year.smsraiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362167338674657218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-77446419859582231242012-11-27T06:21:12.916-06:002012-11-27T06:21:12.916-06:00Bob Bopp, one clarification. I said that o-lines...Bob Bopp, one clarification. I said that o-lines in spread offenses do not appear as aggressive as power run offenses. Not that it is easier. I've played in both spread and power run and there would be an argument that it is more difficult to have the mental discipline to pass block 90% of the time.<br /><br />AS far as FS and SMW o-lines, both are very good. Of the games i watched, i Sluggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322485743804947666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-32876877438017792992012-11-27T02:32:32.894-06:002012-11-27T02:32:32.894-06:00I agree Bob, The abilty for a QB to scramble is a ...I agree Bob, The abilty for a QB to scramble is a big part of the spread offense which is another reason that the ONW numbers are so impressive; their QB had no ability when it comes to running the ball he finished with negative yards rushing the ball for the season (slow, slow slow! <br />Bird Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025417554770354335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-31886128315609808502012-11-26T23:15:57.332-06:002012-11-26T23:15:57.332-06:00Imp seriously? Chambers is a stud on offense and a...Imp seriously? Chambers is a stud on offense and average on d. He is D1on the offensive side of the ballAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458546533545554368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-5493925212585302032012-11-26T23:13:24.522-06:002012-11-26T23:13:24.522-06:00Bird playing oline in a spread is much easier than...Bird playing oline in a spread is much easier than ina power running set. Slugger realizes this but comes to a poor conclusion that LFS has best line. SMW clearly had the best line. Everyone knows he's getting the ball and you still cant stop it. The QB in a spread can make the line look good by scrambling or rolling out<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458546533545554368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-11522182866971342782012-11-26T21:12:34.893-06:002012-11-26T21:12:34.893-06:00I would not think it would be to hard to reconize ...I would not think it would be to hard to reconize that a team that's among the league leaders in total offense while having absolutely no speed at any skill positions would perhaps have a pretty good Offensive line. That's what Olathe Northwest did this year; look at the numbers of total offense and compare that to their longest play from scrimmage and you'll find a team that moved Bird Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025417554770354335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-87374263391618492732012-11-26T21:09:17.956-06:002012-11-26T21:09:17.956-06:00I would not think it would be to hard to reconize ...I would not think it would be to hard to reconize that a team that's among the league leaders in total offense while having absolutely no speed at any skill positions would perhaps have a pretty good Offensive line. That's what Olathe Northwest did this year; look at the numbers of total offense and compare that to their longest play from scrimmage and you'll find a team that moved Bird Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025417554770354335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-51099431596228675532012-11-26T20:41:03.687-06:002012-11-26T20:41:03.687-06:00Now for the individual mentions. Please note that...Now for the individual mentions. Please note that these, as well as the list above, are based on the single, or few games I was able to watch of each team. No agenda here. <br /><br />When watching games, I tend to gravitate to watching the O-line play. What I’ve listed below are players that stood out when I watched them. I also tried not to pay any attention to any pre-hype. You stoodSluggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322485743804947666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-51573296728538664972012-11-26T20:36:27.842-06:002012-11-26T20:36:27.842-06:00A few weeks back we started a discussion on the O-...A few weeks back we started a discussion on the O-Lines of the Sunflower league. With the release of the all sunflower league team, It's time for Slugger to give his take on the men in the trenches...<br /><br />I have to base this on the teams that I’ve seen. The only team I have not seen this year (either in person or on film) is Leavenworth. So I have no opinion there. Apologies to theSluggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322485743804947666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-6249146888540274202012-11-26T19:39:21.763-06:002012-11-26T19:39:21.763-06:00I was kind of surprised to see Austin Chambers 1st...I was kind of surprised to see Austin Chambers 1st team on OL and 2nd team on DL...I would have thought it might be the other way around.TheImpalerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498025027939163640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-2783645729304159172012-11-26T16:49:50.325-06:002012-11-26T16:49:50.325-06:00I have both Moore and Demby on my Elite Teams. Moo...I have both Moore and Demby on my Elite Teams. Moore not even garnaring HM is a head scratcher. I know he jawed a ton on the field--not sure coaches held that against him but perhaps they did? Demby played like an All-Stater once the playoffs began (intercepting three passes, two off of Strauss, and recovering a fumble in four games) but the coaches vote at the end of the regular season, so Eli Underwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02597021993788695780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623488876733670980.post-47886845776566004722012-11-26T16:37:15.348-06:002012-11-26T16:37:15.348-06:00I'm actually really confused on how Kez Demby ...I'm actually really confused on how Kez Demby didn't even get second team...What Do I Know?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02411528685614568153noreply@blogger.com