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Mike White's high school sports chat: 11.22.17
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Chris PSI 1978
12:28
I am a PSI alum. I watched the TJ Montour game. TJ HAS A dominating center #63 who reminds me of AQ SHIPLEY, what can you tell me about him.
Mike White
12:30
You're talking Dom Serapiglia? Well, I know he's 6-1, 280 and he does indeed play center.  I know he's big and I know I am not sure how to pronounce his last name. But you're comparing him to a guy in the NFL in A.Q. So let's stop there.
Ralph
12:30
Who wins Jeannette or Imani?
Mike White
12:30
I think it's close. I'll go Jeannette.
richardmatrazzo
12:30
With Pitt having such a poor showing this year is there any hope of recruiting ant local stars
Mike White
12:30
There are really no local "stars" left in this senior class, or at least ones they want.
Mart
12:30
Noah Plack receiving interest from Pitt. Any chance the Panthers offer and he flips his commitment?
Mike White
12:32
Mart, you're talking Noah Plack of South Fayette. He's TE-LB. Really good player. In fact coach Joe Rossi he is one of the best all-around players he has ever had. He is committed to Delaware. But is now making a visit to Temple. UCOnn also offered. Coach Rossi said Pitt came to a practice a few weeks ago. Are they sincerely interested? Hard to say. But no offer. Incidentally, we picked Place to our Fabulous 22, which comes out in paper tomorrow with two page spread but is now posted on our web site.
Jonathan Baldwin
12:34
Happy turkey day Mike.  Who are the top teams in 2A boys basketball this year?  Any chance Jeannette, with Anthony Johnson, gets a ring in football and basketball?
Mike White
12:35
I think Jeannette will be good this year. But Sewickley Academy has to be No. 1 going into season. Defending state champ. A few starters back. A few graduated but they had a couple talented freshmen last year that will have impacts this year.
Saints Nation
12:35
What are your thoughts on the 1A title game?
Mike White
12:35
Close. Interesting that both have used two kids at QB now. I'll go Jeannette in close one.
JP
12:35
Do you think TJ has a chance against Prep. I think they could give them game. Prep has only played one game in the last three weeks and it was not much of a test.
Mike White
12:36
See earlier question and thoughts.
Rick
12:36
Really have a problem with A and AA being held on a different weekend and Robert Morris is not a good facility for a title game.
Mike White
12:38
Well, that is what the WPIAL decided with their playoff system. No way all six are going to play at Heinz. Robert Morris isn't bad. It's nice, although I don't love it, either. It is a college venue, though. Honestly, I think they could play at NA and it might be better. NA bid to host these.
Jonathan Baldwin
12:38
Any truth to the rumor that Mike Tomlin is planning to step down and take over at Ringgold??  Really though, do you think Bobby Moe would consider Bobby Palko for the new head coach?
Mike White
12:39
Yes, Mike Tomlin is definitely going to Ringgold. Should announce right after Super Bowl. And both of his sons, Joey Porter's son and nephew, Jason Gildon's son and any son of any Steeler that ever played football will be transferring to Ringgold. Mark it down. You heard here first. It will happen.
Chris625
12:39
With hoops season right around the corner, watch out for West Mifflin. Even though they had down year last year they have a lot of key players returning and have a decent amount of size
Mike White
12:40
OK, I'll watch. ... Lance is one of my favorites.
TJ Burgman in TX
12:40
Happy Thanksgiving Mike! What's your prediction on TJ/Cathedral Prep?
Mike White
12:41
Erie Prep but I think TJ hangs in and makes it close. It seems like I get a feeling from others around state that many are rooting for TJ.
Hanza
12:41
What kind of a challenge will State College present to Pine Richland on Saturday, if any?
Mike White
12:44
State College isn't bad. In fact, they are decent. 10-2. They are always decent. QB is 6-4 and has thrown for about 1,700 yards. Have a little RB with close to 1,000. Can't see them staying within 3-4 touchdowns, though. Pine is that good and I don't think there will be a WPIAL championship hangover, either. They've been grounded and eyeing a state title game appearance. Everyone wants to see Pine and St. Joe's.
Joe Walton’s brother
12:44
What about the rumors that West a wide outs coach Tim levcik could be the top candidate for the Robert Morris job
Gates
12:44
Hoops practice started Friday... any early predictions for WPIAL winners?
Mike White
12:48
Early line No. 1 teams and this could change. Pine-Richland (6A) with Latrobe next. 5A decent again but maybe Mars gets first title? 4A Quaker Valley and New Castle again. 3A hard to say. Lincoln Park doesn't have Nelly Cummings any longer but still should be good. 2A definitely Sewickley No. 1. 1A I'm not sure yet. Have to look closer.
Ironman
12:48
There are two big game this weekend between Pine Richland and State College and the other game between Parkland and St. Joe's for District 12. Any thoughts on the game? I believe St. Joe
Mike White
12:49
Pine-Richland will roll. Parkland is very good. We've had them in state top five all year. I haven't seen them, but I don't think this St. Joe's team is as good as last year's, simply because they don't have the RB, who's now at Georgia.
Jeff
12:49
Mike, TJ has the same kind of kids as Erie Prep has. How many guys has Cherp put into D1? NFL? Nothing compared to Erie Prep. It comes down to who is better at playing football, nothing to do with money.
Mike White
12:50
What??? Who said anything about having to do with money??? I don't understand your comment.
Ironman
12:50
I know it is early, but there will be 9 teams in 6A. Anybody moving up? Will 8 teams make the playoffs or will there be a bye week for the top 4 teams? There are too many teams that make the playoffs with losing records.
Mike White
12:51
Ironman, sorry I don't have the answers to these questions. And neither does WPIAL. Schools have a little bit of time before informing PIAA if they are moving up. I can't predict what WPIAL will do. They don't even know yet until they get final numbers.
Ironman
12:52
Any word on Zmanijac at Quippa? Will he retire?
Mike White
12:52
Nope, no word. But birdie on my porch roof tweeted at me the other day to look for Z to stay another year.
Ironman
12:54
I've read plenty of comments here about Prep and TJ. I know it was early in the year and I saw the game, but Prep beat Central. Sorry to TJ fans and I know Cherpak is a great coach, but Prep is way too good.
Mike White
12:54
Ironman has spoken.
12:58
OK, that's all folks. If you're interested, our Fab 22 is in tomorrow paper. But it is on line now at our web site. Hope everyone has a great and safe Thanksgiving. Be good.
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