1) He was the inspiration for the "running boom" in the 1970's. He invented the modern day running shoe by taking a waffle iron to his sneakers for better grip. He was famous for not only wanting to beat his opponents but smoking them. His name, Steven Prefontaine (a.ka. "Pre"). 
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This year's Pre Award goes to Poh, also known as Morris Hill's own Sean Pohorence. Poh, which I just declared his new knickname to be, won the County Tornament earlier this week, then won his team the North 1, Section III tornament this weekend. This kid is just an absolute stud inm the local running scene. After the Section Tornament he told the Daily Record that not only did he want his team to win his team to win the match, but they wanted to dominated it. Prefontaine would have wiped a tear off his cheek if he heard Poh say that.
The scary part? Poh is only a Junior. The scarier part, if Poh wasn't around, Mendham's Michael Franklin would be winning this award. Franklin is always right in Poh's rear view mirror. Trust me, Franklin wants the Pre Award next year and these two will be battling it out in Winter and Spring track as well. These two are really fun to watch...stay tuned!
2) Caitlin O'Keefe and the Morristown field hockey team are playing Scotch Plains in the North 2, Group III semi finals this week. O'Keefe has been the back bone of that team and wants to bring Morristown a title. They will have to face a West Morris team that is on a roll. But not if O'Keefe has anything to do with it. The Pick: Morrsitown will take the crown.
3) The Annoying Anouncer Award goes to the guy over the P.A. at Hanover Park. His trademark is the pause he makes after the Hornets get a first down. This allows the the HP fans yell out, "FIRST DOWN". Just so you get how annoying it is, when HP gets a 1st down, the announcer goes, "And that will be another Hornet...pause for crowd to yell "first down"...First Down!" You can't knock the guy for trying to be creative. But something about it is just incredibly annoying. I suspect even the HP people hate it.
4) This past week, Seton Hall's Alan Buzzby committed New Hampshire on a scolarship. The amazing thing about this is Buzzby was recruited solely based on his Junior performance. Buzzby broke his foot in the pre-season. Congradulations to Buzzby! He is actually supposed to be back this week for Seton Hall's first playoff game vs. Don Bosco. If they ever could use his services, it is now.
5) The New York Jets are basically the most pathetic team in the NFL. I know this has nothing to do with the Iron Hills Conference. But I feel I am doing my readers a diservice if I am not keeping them up on events around the world. The only thing the Jets should play for now is a first round draft pick in '08. I don't know why I am plagued with being a die hard Jets fan. It is like having some kind of incurable disease.
6) Back to real news: Eight Iron Hills football teams made it to the post season this year. Mendham beat four of them and ended up with a final record of 7-2. They got completely screwed this year. This is a very talented and well coached team. The problem for the rest of the league? They are mostly juniors. But they will need to replace both sides of the line. Which will not be an easy task as the seniors filling those spots were not only big but suprisingly fast. Great job Mendham, sorry the NJSIAA has some major holes in their system.
7) For those of you needing some help filling out your office pool brackets, here is how it fares for the rest of the Iron Hills teams in the post season:
Par Hills is the only Iron Hills team in the North 1, Group III bracket. Beleive me, definately take Wayne Hills (their first oppenent) with the points. Wayne Hills, who is coached by former Hanover Park and Boston College tackle Brian O'Conner, is crushing teams this year. They average 79 points a game. This whole bracket needn't even play. This will definately be a Wayne Hills / Wayne Valley Championship Matchup. Both teams are undefeated and hate each other. Par Hills is without their starting QB. They had a nice run...but it is over. Sorry guys!
East Orange and Morris Knolls represent the Iron Hills in the North 1, Group IV bracket. Look for E.O. to romp. Take them all the way to the end. They are having just an awesome season!
Morris Hills, Chatham, Hanover Park and West Essex all represent our Iron Hills Conference in the North 2, Group III bracket. Who will take this crown? For me, I am taking Chatham going all the way. They have been getting tough breaks all year. They have a solid QB a good couple of RB, a nice defense and they have KR and Defensive Specialist Cam Wood. It is a little stretch but considering W. Essex insn't the healthiest, Hanover Park hung over from their double over time loss to Mendham, Morris Hills tiring out from a long season, I see Chatham rising to the occasion. Might be a bit of a long shot, but I say put all your money on them. Plus, the lower the odds, the bigger the payout!
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As for Morristown, who represents the Iron Hills in the North 2, Group III bracket (the one Mendham should be in), they have a shot at this title. Georgie Bass, Colvin, Carter and company are no slouches. However, Irvington has been playing on all cylinders are not going to let a bunch of boys from the country come and push them around. But Bass is so elusive and Colvin just been maturing each week. Too close to call. I would say if you are a betting man (or woman) stay away from this one. I could see Mo-town getting hot. But they have never seen any of these teams they are playing so it is too hard to predict. Ah what the hell, I pick Mo-town going all the way! Why the hell not!
8) Mendham will get a consolation game as a reward for their good season. Big whoop! They should drive the NY Jets down for a little Friday Night Lights. I seriously bet Mendham would give them a run for their money. The Jets are just pathetically aweful!
9) That's it! But before I go, I thought I would share some photo's of the teams that Mendham beat that are going to the playoffs (by the way, this is a knock on the NJSIAA not the teams below):
Morris Hills (photo credit http://www.mchss.et/)
Par Hills (photo credit http://www.mchss.net/)
Hanover Park (photo credit http://www.mchss.net/)
Chatham (photo credit http://www.mchss.net/)
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11 comments:
Dude, I made 4 grand on the HP game, I of course bet against them despite them being my alma mater.
Does anyone care about any side sports like "running" or "field hockey"? I guess I understand why you plugged them because it is Iron Hills Sports but I almost fell asleep before I got to the good stuff. ha ha
Seriously though, Mendham deserved a shot, it's bullshit. But that's done with and now it's up to HP to destroy Ridgefield Park. The battle of the Parks!!!!!!!!!
That HP announcer is awful if he does that. The crowd should fight back and respond with a resounding "F You!" so he stops. Lame.
The Jets are a few breaks away from winning at least 3 of the games they lost. How dare you say that HP could beat them! I don't even think Morristown could beat the Jets. What is this, "Mystery, Alaska"?
Go Jets, I don't care how God-awful they are, (and yesterday was a nightmare www.justnyjets.com) they are still my favorite football team. David Harris rocks and Clemens will get there.
David Harris was really great! As for side sports...I always was a sucker for XC. Probably because I am a runner (or at least pretend to be).
You are funny are a funny guy Fakehead! Especially with your Mystery Alaksa comment.
My mom even complained about the HP announcer. That is pretty bad. After all these years with two sons and two grandsons playing football in Mendham and Twin Boro, she still doesn't understand the game very well but could tell the announcer was an a-hole. Nothin like a good announcer though.
Mystery Alaska...I like it.
How bout a mystery opponent for consolation games...you don't know who you are gonna play until 24 hrs before kickoff...so no game prep and opponents not limited to other schools in your group! No I'd pay money for that!!!
No, it is Ridge. Just like you thought. That is funny your mom even thought that guy is an ahole.
check out my updated comments on the Ridge situation in SOL thread. Why do we have consolation games inclusive of teams that are not playoff eligible?? (e.g. .500 or better). Flippin' PC BS.
Why doesn't anybody comment on this article. I thought is was great. When Fakehead starts posting, that is when our ratings will go through the roof.
It was a great article dude! It had everything you could want and more about Iron Hills Sports.
When are the playoff predictions coming out? I can't wait to read more!
My playoff predictions are above in this post. But word on the street is that Fakehead's post of predictions is coming soon.
And his prediction should be a bowl of laughs!
Stay tuned!
ridge 20-mendham 17
wow totally adding insult to injury, really sent that message to Robbinsville by destroying ridge. GET A TOUGHER SCHEDULE mendham and maybe you wouldnt be 7-3 crying about how you didnt make the playoffs, ihc is weak.
Hey, Mendham schedule is their schedule. They cannot control that.
But they did get shafted this year. If they were in the same Group as the teams they played they would be a 2 seed. But since they "just" got bumped up to GIII this year, they don't even make it. It is BS and Mendham has a right to vent.
No disrespect to Ridge and their schedule. But if they really are as studly has they are boasting here, than you have to hand it to Mendham for taking them to Overtime.
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