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June 16, 2011
3:14:07 PM
Entry #: 3747290
| TROJANS vs KNIGHTS
Way back in the pre-season meetings there was chatter and anticipation of these two teams being front runners for the Spring crown. The Knights were coming off of a Fall Championship and had rounded out their roster with more than a few marquee names. The Trojans were looking to defend their Spring 2010 title and brought back Jeff Norko and Bill Manion after they spent last year with the Chargers. The Knights have looked dominant of late and teh Trojans have somewhat limped into the semi-s due to injuries and low numbers but dont forget a full strength Trojans team gave the Knights their only blemish of the year......
OFFENSIVE BREAKDOWN
<> O-LINE
The Knights boast arguably the best OL in the league led by Lineman of the Year, Center Chris Moffo. The Trojans are solid but this could be their achilles heal in this matchup.....protecting Sam will be the biggest key to the game
Advantage - KNIGHTS
<> TIGHTENDS
Again the Knights feature a league leader at the TE position. Kelvin Riddle has put up very good numbers and has a stiff arm that rivals any. James Brown holds it down for the Trojans,, although he isnt a big threat, if ignored he will make you pay
Advantage - KNIGHTS
<> WIDE RECEIVERS
Both units are impressive and could light up the scoreboards from anywhere on the field at any time. The Knights crew of Steve Angilleta, Josh Withee, Rob Hernendez, Pito Gonzalez, Gary coles and Ryan Glasper have put up big numbers and are as good as it gets but word is Pito will not be available sunday which is a loss. On the other side you have CJ Buchannan, Boobie Gil, Jeff "sunshine" Norko and Delroy Morris......all of which will make you shake your head in amazement whenever they touch the ball
Advantage - TROJANS
<> QUARTERBACK
Although the numbers favor the Knights Esmail (31 total TD's) its hard to find a better, more experienced QB than Sam. When he has been on the field this year the Trojans offense has been close to unstoppable. The only concern I have here is his durability (elbow) and his ability to get out of trouble cause the pressure will be coming. For that I have to go with Big Ben, I mean Ish and his ability to keep the D honest with his legs
Advantage - KNIGHTS
<> D-LINE
Unlike the other semi matchup, neither team has a truely elite rusher, HOWEVER both bring the heat every play with a group of blue collar workhorses. For the Trojans, an appearnce by Chris Davey will go a long way in helping out sack artist Chris Pinto. The Knights need to get production from vets like Liseo, Big Son-E and Felix in order to slow down the Trojans.
Advantage - EVEN
<> LINEBACKERS
With Sunshine on the field the Knights and their TE may need to rethink their approach as Norko may have the best football instincts in the game......hes an everywhere man that always finds the ball. The Knights have a pretty good backer too......whats his name again? Oh yeah, Mr. Dan Patterson! He will bring the hammer every play and is no slouch in coverage either. These two are very different but equelly as lethal
Advantage - EVEN
<> DEFENSIVE BACKS
The Knights unit of Sean Aldieri, Angilleta(by the way its championship time, WILL ANG EVEN SHOW...LOL), Foye, Gotay and Glasper have led the leagues stingiest defense. They will have there hands full here and will need to get pressure up front to stay with the Trojans WR's. Boobie Gill, Delroy Morris and Paul Fietel anchor the Trojans secondary and have been tough all year. The x-factor may be Fietel, if he continues to play as well as he has all year they have a chance of slowing down the Knights and Esmail.
Advantage - EVEN
CANES vs OLD SKOOL coming soon...............
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