State Poll - Final

[TheGuru]

i agree, but i also still dont think Dunbar has played any competiton this yr close to Middletown! Dunbar can keep receiving talent, but as i said idk who Mtown will lose this yr. I never said Mtown was a program, but i believe these past 2 yrs Dunbar would lose. Next yr may be another story, im not familiar will all 2a teams...mostly 3a & 4a, but Dunbar wont run through their schedule again unless its as easy as it was this yr. Middletown killed a Douglas-PG team that beat down Edmonson, the same Edmonson Dunbar struggled with...every game has to be played out tho so those instances mean little. Middletown did beat some competiton this yr in Urbana and Walkersville who also beat Urbana...Tj and Linganore were down again a bit but Middletown cake walked through them both...it will be interesting tho and i hope the same as well!

Edmondson & Dunbar are fierce rivals so that game is mostly always close. What Douglass PG did against the Red Storm is irrelevant. I saw every state championship game. Dunbar was faster and stronger than the other 7 teams. Even River Hill would have had a more difficult time with the Poets than they did in the August scrimmage. I think River Hill would've won but it wouldn't have been a cakewalk. I predict that 2A fans from outside Baltimore will be screaming for the Poets to move to 3A in the next 5 years. And this is from somebody that doesn't really like Dunbar!

[comets4life09]

there a 3a team talent wise thats played minimal competiton, Dunbar really should be bumped to 3a bc of the talent they attract..its sort of like recruiting, but im not familiar with it so i wont say for sure. but i respect your opinion, but I do think Dunbar would beat Douglas and Huntington some teams that were in the finals! I still feel there are a handful of teams who can beat Dunbar, outside of private schools...well see next yr, but i feel 2a is weak as well overall, whcih is why idk if Mtown is losing alot of talent bc i think there one team who can compete and win...Im from Baltimore, and have seen high school football in the area many times and played, and im just screaming for them to get more competiton somehow!

[GREYHOUND ALUM]

Wrong guy! I never said that the MIAA IN THIS THREAD OR THIS YEAR WAS ONE OF THE BEST CONFERENCES IN THE COUNTRY! You might need to check your facts before you talk trash. That was someone else not me!

there a 3a team talent wise thats played minimal competiton, Dunbar really should be bumped to 3a bc of the talent they attract..its sort of like recruiting, but im not familiar with it so i wont say for sure. but i respect your opinion, but I do think Dunbar would beat Douglas and Huntington some teams that were in the finals! I still feel there are a handful of teams who can beat Dunbar, outside of private schools...well see next yr, but i feel 2a is weak as well overall, whcih is why idk if Mtown is losing alot of talent bc i think there one team who can compete and win...Im from Baltimore, and have seen high school football in the area many times and played, and im just screaming for them to get more competiton somehow!

Dunbar had more talent than any public school in the state, including 4A champ Wise. Talent isn't Dunbar's issue. 2A is definitely tougher than 1A and won't be a cake walk for Dunbar. But if they can grow as a coaching staff, look out. They could easily make another run to the title and do it for years to come.

[comets4life09]

i would still like to see their talent go up against competiton tho! i feel they only played 2 legit teams the last two yrs...Poly last yr and lost 18-14, and CHC this yr 30-6, not rlly expecting them to hang with CHC, but they havent played much competition really in my opinion

[TheGuru]

there a 3a team talent wise thats played minimal competiton, Dunbar really should be bumped to 3a bc of the talent they attract..its sort of like recruiting, but im not familiar with it so i wont say for sure. but i respect your opinion, but I do think Dunbar would beat Douglas and Huntington some teams that were in the finals! I still feel there are a handful of teams who can beat Dunbar, outside of private schools...well see next yr, but i feel 2a is weak as well overall, whcih is why idk if Mtown is losing alot of talent bc i think there one team who can compete and win...Im from Baltimore, and have seen high school football in the area many times and played, and im just screaming for them to get more competiton somehow!

I'm thinking that you are a Catonsville Comet alum. Baltimore County schools have never shied (sp?) away from playing Baltimore City schools. Let's see a game with Catonsville vs Dunbar. 4A vs 2A, right? Lawrence Smith has an opening. He already turned down a rematch against Calvert Hall for 2013.

[comets4life09]

yea im a comet alum..i wouldnt have a problem playing them, always accept competiton...we lost alot of talent this yr besides a few athletes, but last yrs team id gladly put against any Dunbar team...by no means do i feel we're a powerhouse, but were better competiton than City, SW, Edmonson, Forest Park, and the 12-0 Overlea they played in the semis last yr, Dunbar pulls enough talent to be a 3a team easily...we used to roll Overlea so thats not a surprise what Dunbar did to me! they went 12-0 playing Lansdowne, Sparr. Point, Chespeake, Western...ect, a weak 1a schedule.....And ill be sure to mention something to Warren Como and Rich Hambor next time I'm in town if their schedule isnt full, we always play our 3a/4a county schedule, and a team in city, was Gibbons when i played and Boyta Latin last two yrs so the week 1 game should be open...doubt itll happen tho bc though a great challenge!..IT'S only 6 points for the win vs 2a team, NOT SURE THE POINTS YOU GET FOR BEATING GIBBONS OR LATIN THOUGH! NOT SURE OF THEIR CLASSIFICATION...excuse the caps my bad

[GREYHOUND ALUM]

I'm thinking that you are a Catonsville Comet alum. Baltimore County schools have never shied (sp?) away from playing Baltimore City schools. Let's see a game with Catonsville vs Dunbar. 4A vs 2A, right? Lawrence Smith has an opening. He already turned down a rematch against Calvert Hall for 2013.

My question is, why the hell is CHC trying to schedule Dunbar again? I see the same ole same ole is going on over there. I am not surprised though, no way will they play a tough schedule now without a playoff. Will try and load up the wins and hope that Gilman comes into the game next year hurting from their tough OOC schedule.

[comets4life09]

i cant comment on private school ball, only time ive seen that is when we used to run over Gibbons b4 they were shut down...i guess CHC wants to play M.A.T.H.S, LOL i'm jk!! i have no clue

[TheGuru]

My question is, why the hell is CHC trying to schedule Dunbar again? I see the same ole same ole is going on over there. I am not surprised though, no way will they play a tough schedule now without a playoff. Will try and load up the wins and hope that Gilman comes into the game next year hurting from their tough OOC schedule.

Some people might say the same thing about why CHC plays Gilman in basketball. Dunbar vs CHC probably drew more fans at Towson than Gilman/ Bosco did at the Naval Academy. I think the kids like playing kids they know and grew up playing against. Gilman maybe too high and mighty to play local publics but I hope to see the rest of the Gilman/McDonogh-less MIAA play local public powers in the future.

[GREYHOUND ALUM]

Some people might say the same thing about why CHC plays Gilman in basketball. Dunbar vs CHC probably drew more fans at Towson than Gilman/ Bosco did at the Naval Academy. I think the kids like playing kids they know and grew up playing against. Gilman maybe too high and mighty to play local publics but I hope to see the rest of the Gilman/McDonogh-less MIAA play local public powers in the future.

Didn't Gilman beat CHC last year in basketball? In pretty sure they did, so it's definitely not the same as playing 1A Dunbar and now 2A.

Of course Dunbar and CHC had more fans than Gilman-Bosco, but Gilman-Bosco was played during a damn hurricane. Also know that you would've for them to keep playing, only way that CHC football stays relevant. Since we know they won't play anybody out of state worth playing. Like I said I'm fine with it, Gilman will continue to dominate the MIAA.

[TheGuru]

Didn't Gilman beat CHC last year in basketball? In pretty sure they did, so it's definitely not the same as playing 1A Dunbar and now 2A.

Of course Dunbar and CHC had more fans than Gilman-Bosco, but Gilman-Bosco was played during a damn hurricane. Also know that you would've for them to keep playing, only way that CHC football stays relevant. Since we know they won't play anybody out of state worth playing. Like I said I'm fine with it, Gilman will continue to dominate the MIAA.

You are starting to sound like that damn teacher on Charlie Brown: wah, wah, wah, wah, wahhhh!

Calvert Hall sucked last season with a 12-18 record. Big Whup that Gilman won! They didn't win this season and Gilman has the great Ben Grace and 2015 phenom Kai Locksley. What ever happened to that freshman that Gilman has that you said would be one of the best players in the class of 2016?
Is he even on the varsity!

[GREYHOUND ALUM]

You are starting to sound like that damn teacher on Charlie Brown: wah, wah, wah, wah, wahhhh!

Calvert Hall sucked last season with a 12-18 record. Big Whup that Gilman won! They didn't win this season and Gilman has the great Ben Grace and 2015 phenom Kai Locksley. What ever happened to that freshman that Gilman has that you said would be one of the best players in the class of 2016?
Is he even on the varsity!

Yes he's on varsity. I told you, he's #22 and was starting. He's a big time talent but he's a freshman. Like I said, Gilman will be very very good in a couple of years. Their JV is also pretty good this year. They have some serious ballers. And CHC should have beaten Gilman, they have a team full of full time basketball players. Different game if they played later in the year.

[BmoreCounty99]

Dunbar had more talent than any public school in the state, including 4A champ Wise. Talent isn't Dunbar's issue. 2A is definitely tougher than 1A and won't be a cake walk for Dunbar. But if they can grow as a coaching staff, look out. They could easily make another run to the title and do it for years to come.

If this is true, then why give CHC crap for trying to schedule them again. I always thought games were on a 2 year contract. I guess not.If they are as talented as you say, more than any public in the state, I think that would be a tough game.

My only question is that I know that Dunbar has a lot coming back next year in Crest and Blackston,but after next year who takes over? How was their JV this year? They lose a lot with the Oline and Dline. Others will need to step up but I am sure they will be successful.

[GREYHOUND ALUM]

If this is true, then why give CHC crap for trying to schedule them again. I always thought games were on a 2 year contract. I guess not.If they are as talented as you say, more than any public in the state, I think that would be a tough game.

My only question is that I know that Dunbar has a lot coming back next year in Crest and Blackston,but after next year who takes over? How was their JV this year? They lose a lot with the Oline and Dline. Others will need to step up but I am sure they will be successful.

Again Dunbar issues aren't talent. They had more talent than CHC last year but got killed. The coaches are growing, they are still young coaches. Don't see what CHC gets out of playing them again except bragging rights. CHC doesn't have the scheduling limitations that most publics have, so to me it's about growing your program. Taking that next step. CHC brings back a lot of talent. They should be very good.

[BmoreCounty99]

Again Dunbar issues aren't talent. They had more talent than CHC last year but got killed. The coaches are growing, they are still young coaches. Don't see what CHC gets out of playing them again except bragging rights. CHC doesn't have the scheduling limitations that most publics have, so to me it's about growing your program. Taking that next step. CHC brings back a lot of talent. They should be very good.

Young coaches? Smith has been the head coach for 6 years. That is not young. And what about future Dunbar talent after Crest and Blackston graduate after next season?