Standing Pat - State Championship Style
Pat Montgomery for the Arizona Football League and ASPN Arizona Sports Network Radio
Then there were 2, yes it is the Big Dance, For All the Marbles, The Huge Enchilada, the one to settle it all.It is the greatest game in Arizona; the AzFL Arizona Football League’s 16th State Championship game. I am Standing Pat and here is the way I see it for this the two top teams in the State. Let just get onto it because it is Friday and I want to go home already.
# 1 Monsoon vs. # 7 Wolf Pack
All year long the Monsoon has made it look very easy at times. They have a great bunch of guys and a good coaching staff that has out a very quality product on the field. This might be one of the most complete teams I have ever seen in the AzFL and they do everything well. On Offence they have a good 50/50 game and do it with one heck of an O-line. On Defense they fly to the ball and wreak havoc everywhere. They have the best Special team’s period. And this is a Coaching Staff that all year seems to hold this team back only so they don’t explode all over the place. How can you argue with 12-0?
I have said it all year long that this Wolfpack team has great players and does the little things well and it is because of their Coach Mr. Braybrooks. Remember the bicycle? This guy can coach a set of Green Army Men to victory. Plus I doesn’t hurt to have the hardest hitting team in the land (trust me I know and I didn’t play against the Monsoon so dudes in blue don’t blow up my Facebook). Like the Monsoon they do everything well and they are big also, very big.
Prediction: I see it going either way in this one. Yes both Defenses can shut down the others offence and as we found out speed beats size but it is going to come down to two things. If the Wolf Pack is going to win they need to stop KC Collins. It is that simple, or is it? No one else has been able to. For the Monsoon to win they need to eliminate the mistakes. They need to not turn the ball over AT ALL. The Pack will win if they Monsoon lose the turnover battle.
Offensive Edge: Monsoon
They have the speed advantage.
Defensive Edge: Wolf Pack
They are big, fast and can flat out hit.
Special Teams: Monsoon
KC is in my option the best player in the AzFL and maybe the state (sorry Sun Devils) also the Monsoon kicker is lights out.
Coaching Staff: Wolf Pack
It is not secrets that I am a HUGE Braybrooks fan. But Shante Carver isn’t so bad either.
Intangibles: Wolf Pack
They were here last year and know what it is like to play in this game. The Monsoon for the most part is new to the Big Dance.
Monsoon 17 Wolf Pack 14
Well kids it has been an honor to write for you this year and as always you humble me. Don’t forget to listen to KXXT 1010 AM Radio in Phoenix or online at http://www.aspnradio.com to hear the game and for some great commentary by all your favorite AzFL personalities. If you are at the game wear your teams favorite colors and look for the camera because there is a BIG SCREEN at this game and you may be on it. Have a great week and I will see you at the games.
Much love, Pat
The Arizona Football League is now accepting team applications for it's 17th year of play in 2011. Call 623-939-4877
You can see the entire schedule with results and scores at:
http://www.azfl.com/2010scheduleazfl.htm
Other links to visit:
http://www.azfl.com
http://www.amazingperformances.com
http://www.jrcollegefootball.com
http://www.rattlerreport.com
http://www.aspnradio.com
See action photos:
http://www.azfl.com/2010actionphotos.htm
The AzFL 2010 Schedule can be found at:
http://www.azfl.com/2010scheduleazfl.htm
CU on the Radio: I am Host Kevin Pakos and I can be found twittering about as @aspnradiocom but you knew that.
If you you know of someone that has a story worth telling please visit one of the links above and send us the information. Good reading and see you on the radio.
The AzFL is on the radio each Saturday night from 8-Midnight on Phoenix station KXXT 1010 AM and can also be heard worldwide online at www.aspradio.com. Join Hosts Kevin Pakos, Mark Driscol, Steven Mikre and Darrel Parker as the Arizona Sports Network talks AzFL, NFL, AFL, NCAA and other pro sports each week.
If you or someone you know is interested in playing football, contact the Arizona Football League 623-939-4877 or visit their website at www.azfl.com.
You can get the scores as they happen around the state by following us on Twitter:
AzFL on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/azflcom (handle is @azflcom)
ASPN Radio on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/aspnradiocom (handle is @aspnradiocom)
Join our Twitterverse and get in the conversation.
Pat Montgomery for the Arizona Football League and ASPN Arizona Sports Network Radio
Then there were 2, yes it is the Big Dance, For All the Marbles, The Huge Enchilada, the one to settle it all.It is the greatest game in Arizona; the AzFL Arizona Football League’s 16th State Championship game. I am Standing Pat and here is the way I see it for this the two top teams in the State. Let just get onto it because it is Friday and I want to go home already.
# 1 Monsoon vs. # 7 Wolf Pack
All year long the Monsoon has made it look very easy at times. They have a great bunch of guys and a good coaching staff that has out a very quality product on the field. This might be one of the most complete teams I have ever seen in the AzFL and they do everything well. On Offence they have a good 50/50 game and do it with one heck of an O-line. On Defense they fly to the ball and wreak havoc everywhere. They have the best Special team’s period. And this is a Coaching Staff that all year seems to hold this team back only so they don’t explode all over the place. How can you argue with 12-0?
I have said it all year long that this Wolfpack team has great players and does the little things well and it is because of their Coach Mr. Braybrooks. Remember the bicycle? This guy can coach a set of Green Army Men to victory. Plus I doesn’t hurt to have the hardest hitting team in the land (trust me I know and I didn’t play against the Monsoon so dudes in blue don’t blow up my Facebook). Like the Monsoon they do everything well and they are big also, very big.
Prediction: I see it going either way in this one. Yes both Defenses can shut down the others offence and as we found out speed beats size but it is going to come down to two things. If the Wolf Pack is going to win they need to stop KC Collins. It is that simple, or is it? No one else has been able to. For the Monsoon to win they need to eliminate the mistakes. They need to not turn the ball over AT ALL. The Pack will win if they Monsoon lose the turnover battle.
Offensive Edge: Monsoon
They have the speed advantage.
Defensive Edge: Wolf Pack
They are big, fast and can flat out hit.
Special Teams: Monsoon
KC is in my option the best player in the AzFL and maybe the state (sorry Sun Devils) also the Monsoon kicker is lights out.
Coaching Staff: Wolf Pack
It is not secrets that I am a HUGE Braybrooks fan. But Shante Carver isn’t so bad either.
Intangibles: Wolf Pack
They were here last year and know what it is like to play in this game. The Monsoon for the most part is new to the Big Dance.
Monsoon 17 Wolf Pack 14
Well kids it has been an honor to write for you this year and as always you humble me. Don’t forget to listen to KXXT 1010 AM Radio in Phoenix or online at http://www.aspnradio.com to hear the game and for some great commentary by all your favorite AzFL personalities. If you are at the game wear your teams favorite colors and look for the camera because there is a BIG SCREEN at this game and you may be on it. Have a great week and I will see you at the games.
Much love, Pat
The Arizona Football League is now accepting team applications for it's 17th year of play in 2011. Call 623-939-4877
You can see the entire schedule with results and scores at:
http://www.azfl.com/2010scheduleazfl.htm
Other links to visit:
http://www.azfl.com
http://www.amazingperformances.com
http://www.jrcollegefootball.com
http://www.rattlerreport.com
http://www.aspnradio.com
See action photos:
http://www.azfl.com/2010actionphotos.htm
The AzFL 2010 Schedule can be found at:
http://www.azfl.com/2010scheduleazfl.htm
CU on the Radio: I am Host Kevin Pakos and I can be found twittering about as @aspnradiocom but you knew that.
If you you know of someone that has a story worth telling please visit one of the links above and send us the information. Good reading and see you on the radio.
The AzFL is on the radio each Saturday night from 8-Midnight on Phoenix station KXXT 1010 AM and can also be heard worldwide online at www.aspradio.com. Join Hosts Kevin Pakos, Mark Driscol, Steven Mikre and Darrel Parker as the Arizona Sports Network talks AzFL, NFL, AFL, NCAA and other pro sports each week.
If you or someone you know is interested in playing football, contact the Arizona Football League 623-939-4877 or visit their website at www.azfl.com.
You can get the scores as they happen around the state by following us on Twitter:
AzFL on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/azflcom (handle is @azflcom)
ASPN Radio on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/aspnradiocom (handle is @aspnradiocom)
Join our Twitterverse and get in the conversation.