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Mike White's high school football chat: 9.11.18
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WPIAL Football Fan
11:38
We hear the debate all the time on the eastern side of the state but how much longer do you think before a charter school in western PA launches football? Who do you think might be the 1st charter school to do so in the region? Thanks!
Mike White
11:40
Have no idea. Lincoln Park probably has largest enrollment of WPIAL charter school, but they are now in cooperative sponsorship agreement where their kids play for Western Beaver. It's not easy to start a football program at a little school and sustain it. Numbers just aren't there.
WPIAL Fan
11:40
You probably watch more HS Football than any of us.   Any trends that you seen through a couple weeks this year?  Increase in penalties called?  Offenses more wide open?  Defenses playing more sub packages?  Overall quality up or down?
Mike White
11:43
Scoring is way up and yes, obviously, offenses and passing are way up. That has been documented, even by myself. I think talent is down - and facts back that up. I mean, recruitable talent for Power 5 conferences. Not as many in past 5-6-7 years. Heck, a few years ago we had 18 sign Division I-A on signing day. That's alarmingly low. This is not a great year for big time talent and I don't see a lot of it next year, either. Doesn't mean we don't have good players. Western Pa. certainly has good players. Just not as many big-time players. People don't like to hear that and will debate it, but simple numbers back it up. But still, a lot of colleges recruit this area.
WashCoFan
11:43
Who are the highest paid football coaches in the WPIAL?  Any chance PG can do an article on that?
Mike White
11:44
We don't have that info.
Jinx
11:44
Do you think the Charleroi Cougars can make a run at the 2-A title?
Mike White
11:46
We talked about 2A earlier in chat. Doesn't seem to be overwhelming team. Wash High got crushed by Charleroi. I think Steel Valley is still the No. 1 team, but they squeaked by Avonworth. Maybe there is 4-5 teams who have a chance this year but I still think Steel Valley is still the No. 1 team. We'll know more about Shady Side Friday when they play at Steel Valley, A Shady Side win wouldn't shock me.
Pcc fan
11:46
My observation of pcc and n/a props to coach walker and I am fan of NA number 20 and 21 best players on that team.  ECP was much better and Seneca can beat NA.  6 turnovers pcc would t beat a 1a team.  NA offense is bad. Can’t throw at all. 11 best by far qb. But heard from coach he was knocked out cold and twitching on fumble in 4th? How is he if you know?  Game was 14-3  3 min left in 3 rd. With 5 turnovers.. not impressive score.  Pcc d line shit
Mike White
11:47
No idea how QB is. I think NA is good, but not great. Same with Pine. Central appears to be a notch below, but that could change come playoff time.
Wike Mhite
11:47
Can Woodland Hills turn around their season?  Tough schedule to start the year and now they have USC, Baldwin and West A the next 3 weeks.  They could easily end up 1-5 after 6 weeks.  Sad to see a historic program struggling there...
Mike White
11:49
Yes, Woodland Hills is 0-3. I'll have to check to see last time that happened. This will not be a good year for Wolverines. They seem to be lacking in some areas. Like a lot of teams, their numbers are down. They had fewer than a dozen ninth graders at start of season, although they were hoping to get more. The days of Woodland Hills dominating every year might be over.
WashCoFan
11:50
With a bunch of small school powerhouses enrollment dwindling, what future mergers would you most wana see from a sports perspective?
Mike White
11:52
Well heck, I'd love to see Aliquippa merge with North Allegheny. Ha ha. You do know mergers have to be of neighboring districts. Thing is, there is usually one district that doesn't want the merger. I mean, Sto-Rox should probably merge with Montour at some point, but will that ever happen? Always heard about Clairton and Thomas Jefferson. Could you imagine that football team? I know you really have to wonder how long some of these small schools can survive, especially ones that are financially troubled.
Pcc fan
11:52
Was not impressed with Porter this n NA 20 and 21 better. Not sure how he is one of top players in State. Not even top on his team. Good on covering long passes, but shows lack of interest in hitting or taking on a block!
Mike White
11:54
He's big and can move and has a lot of physical traits. That's what gets players recruited. I agree that he doesn't wow you sometimes, but it's not easy sometimes as a high school defensive back to have the wow factor. I know he did have a good amount of interceptions last year. Must be doing something right. He's not recruited as a receiver.
WPIAL Fan
11:54
Tim O'Malley has served WPIAL well, but has to be getting near the end of his career.  Any ADs or Superintendents that you see as potential successors?  Will likely be key as the public/private debate goes on.
Mike White
11:56
Don't put Tim in the rockin' chair just yet. Has few more years left. When Larry Hanley was there, we knew Tim was natural successor. Same thing when Ace Heberling was there. Knew Larry Hanley likely successor. I don't see one at this time. I'll throw one out. Pat Mannarino of North Hills?
WPIAL Fan
11:56
Does KO have a shot at beating the Quips
Mike White
11:57
No absolutely not. They should just forfeit now. C'mon. Of course they have a shot. Not likely to win, but can I just say this score: 2-0 Quaker Valley. Who would've thought that?
JD
11:58
How many teams from Class 5 conferences make the playoffs. Do you think Franklin Regional will be in the running.
Mike White
11:58
Three conferences. Top five teams from each conference qualify and one wild card team. So yes, Franklin Regional will most certainly be in the running.
BigChief
11:59
What is your take on Jeannette win this past Friday? Do you see any WPIAL 1A team dethroning them? Is Farrell their toughest challenge in Western PA?
Mike White
11:59
They still have Clairton to play. And it's not like they crushed Imani. I could see Jeannette being challenged.
da snake
11:59
I live in Moon and am hearing good things about Baldwin this season.  I'm interested in your take and how you see that one going this week.. . .thanks!
Mike White
12:00
Baldwin proved something in giving Upper St. Clair fits. They are obviously much better. 1-9 a year ago. Moon will have hands full.
12:01
That's it for now. Everyone stay dry. Be good. We'll meet again next Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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