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Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

bighec711 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:30:13 -0000

Amesbury, Andover, Central, Georgetown, Gr. Lawrence Tech, Haverhill, Lawrence, Londonderry, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pelham, Pentucket, Pinkerton, Salem, Sanborn, Timberlane, Whittier.

Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

bighec711 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:54 -0000

Amesbury, Andover, Central, Georgetown, Gr. Lawrence Tech, Haverhill, Lawrence, Londonderry, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pelham, Pentucket, Pinkerton, Salem, Sanborn, Timberlane, Whittier.

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bighec711 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:40 -0000

Amesbury, Andover, Central, Georgetown, Gr. Lawrence Tech, Haverhill, Lawrence, Londonderry, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pelham, Pentucket, Pinkerton, Salem, Sanborn, Timberlane, Whittier.

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bighec711 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:28 -0000

Amesbury, Andover, Central, Georgetown, Gr. Lawrence Tech, Haverhill, Lawrence, Londonderry, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pelham, Pentucket, Pinkerton, Salem, Sanborn, Timberlane, Whittier.

Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

bighec711 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:28:46 -0000

Amesbury, Andover, Central, Georgetown, Gr. Lawrence Tech, Haverhill, Lawrence, Londonderry, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pelham, Pentucket, Pinkerton, Salem, Sanborn, Timberlane, Whittier.

Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

bighec711 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:28:27 -0000

Amesbury, Andover, Central, Georgetown, Gr. Lawrence Tech, Haverhill, Lawrence, Londonderry, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pelham, Pentucket, Pinkerton, Salem, Sanborn, Timberlane, Whittier.

Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

bighec711 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:28:07 -0000

Amesbury, Andover, Central, Georgetown, Gr. Lawrence Tech, Haverhill, Lawrence, Londonderry, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pelham, Pentucket, Pinkerton, Salem, Sanborn, Timberlane, Whittier.

Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

Name — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:27 -0000

CentralFan, I don't think you heard, but, according to H.L. there is a anti-Central sentiment movement. He was told by some folks in power that they want the Raiders out of the MVC. John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ), ( "Hero of Bennington" ), ( General ), ( anti-Central sentiment movement believer ) and now a member of "Rogers' Rangers". Did say it started in the 70's. So enjoy Friday nights game, because it could be the last time Methuen and CC play each other in MVC play. If CC does get thrown out of the MVC. Will they still be in H.L. Fan. 4.

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CentralFan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:18:03 -0000

Hec, you can expect the faithful to come out this weekend. I agree, not much of a turnout in Chelmsford, in the stands...everyone was on the field for cry'in out loud. Clean up the sideline and allow only essential personnel.
Been a while since CC has had a football team this good...only time will tell if they are great.
Don't hear much about defense, but that's what wins titles. This CC defense could be one of the best around, not only this year but in recent memory. Take a look at there points against, turnover ratio, size, speed and agility...several opportunistic playmakers. Great Div. 1 team stats. Why don't Trib. scribes report on defense. Every week we see the offensive tally, but no defensive stats...short sighted for sure. It would be great if we could see where they rank(all the teams) in the giveaway/takeaway dept. Forget the individual stuff give us some team Stats. This Central team plays both sides of the ball well, with the edge going to their defense. They will be tested for sure the next 3 weeks. If they come up on top, they might break the top ten? What's up with that. Time to get on the Bandwagon. Keep CCHS in the MVC, what would we talk about without them...Big News! Freshaman that never played a game goes back to North Andover...only newsworthy 'cause you have CCHS. Be careful what you wish for. See you in Methuen!

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Name — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:42:18 -0000

John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ), ( "Hero of Bennington" ), ( General ), ( anti-Central sentiment movement believer ) and now a member of "Rogers' Rangers". Thats way to much to handle. Your right you are the man and H.L. is a fake. That was the man ( I mean fake ) H.L. using a fake name ( frankfromgloucester ). You work for the eagletribune and you start your blog off with YO Moron. I wonder what the eagletribune would say about this. H.L., be a man ( not a fake ) and stop hiding behind a fake name and stop lieing and own up to that there was and never had been a anti-Central sentiment movement. It's OK. We know there never was one. It was you and your bloggers playing like 5yr old kids. Back to the Fan. 4. I don't care what name you use. Get it, name. Just give us the list. Pinkerton is 1 of them. Who else.

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John Stark — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:26:50 -0000

pinkfan: I've seen the Astros three times. They brought it against Brockton, a very winnable game. At Salem they left their heart back on their 170 acre campus. Very, very disappointing performance that day. Just flat. It was almost like somebody told them they were playing in the Greater Lawrence Christmas Tournament. I think the next two (or three?) weeks will largely depend on which team shows up, and who's healthy.

Hec, thanks for helping Name out with some basic American history. But you forgot to mention that John Stark was also a proud member of "Rogers' Rangers", a unit started in the French and Indian War and expanded during the revolution. Rangers... Hmmmm. Rangers... Name, any lights going on here? Hint: Methuen (you're familiar with them, right?) does not get it's nickname from law enforcement officers in Texas. Were you in detention when they covered all this?

Hec, in fairness, you did drop a bomb with the CCHS stuff. Is it more than the usual petty silliness?

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bobbyDi — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:52:10 -0000

To be honest Pinkerton Fan, I think your boys are going to struggle against North this week, and next week in the first round of the playoffs...

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Name — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:32:07 -0000

frankfromgloucester, WHAT. Are you part of this made up anti-Central sentiment movement. I'm looking for these people that are part of this so called anti-Central sentiment. frankfromgloucester if you know anything and I mean anything. Please contact H.L. or John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ). You know the "Hero of Bennington" I think he was a general in the 1970's. This is when the anti-Central sentiment movement started. This is a joke. 1st he won't tell us who can be in his Fan. 4. Than he makes up this story about a anti-Central sentiment movement. History lesson. Come on, don't you know who I am. You will and I know you will take back YO Moron.

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Geo2 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:40:27 -0000

Great football players are tempermental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental, and that my good friends is why the Pinkerton Academy Astros will be D1 State Champs!

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HectorL — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:32:59 -0000

So tough to focus on offensive line play.
It's a great call, they deserve some credit, too. It's just tough to see all that's going on in the trenches.
My apologies.
To be honest, unless you see a guy make a big hit in the open field or outside on a screen, drilling a linebacker, it's tough to highlight.
And with Methuen, where they are platooning, it's even tougher, because the offensive linemen don't even get a chance to make tackles. I promise, I'll try to watch closer, starting Friday night.

Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

bighec711 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:19:10 -0000

Amesbury, Andover, Central, Georgetown, Gr. Lawrence Tech, Haverhill, Lawrence, Londonderry, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pelham, Pentucket, Pinkerton, Salem, Sanborn, Timberlane, Whittier.

Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

frankfromgloucester — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:16:22 -0000

YO Moron,
Born in NH, John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.
That's why Hector says he was a "great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way."
He was trying to give you a little history lesson to broaden your narrow mind.
There is life outside of the MVC.

Re: It’s just another manic Monday …

Name — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:42:10 -0000

Methuen Fan, Hello. Not everyone know's. See, H.L. wrote ( I had a reader chime in as to whether the prep schools in the region, Brooks and Phillips, were included in the Fanty Four. ) So that means that reader didn't know. I don't know. Everyone I ask don't know. Maybe you know. Lets hear it from the man himself H.L.. Than we will all know. I don't feel, I'm being ignored. H.L. must be trying to get more BS on this anti-Central" sentiment movement thats going on with him and that 70's guy John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ).

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Methuen Fan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:43:30 -0000

Name, are you just an idiot? Everyone knows who can be in his Fab 4. That is why you are being ignored. What can t you figure out?

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Name — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:50:52 -0000

John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ). Please don't lower your self and answer for him ( H.L. ). H.L. you don't even have to make a list of who can not be in your Fan. 4. Just tell us who can be in your Fan. 4. I'll start the list for you. #1, Pinkerton ( CC of N.H. ). Now don't make up anything like you just did with anti-Central" sentiment movement. Tell the truth.

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Name — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:44:44 -0000

H.L., We are begging you. Please tell us who can be in your Fan. 4 and who can not. Please don't make anything up. We want to know the truth. If you tell the truth, good things will happen. Trust me. Making up story's is not about what the eagletribune is all about. At least I hope not. Readers of the eagletribune need to know. Please tell us. Who is in and who is out. I'll start you off. #1, Pinkerton ( CC of N.H. ). See, now was that hard. Please continue with the list.

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John Stark — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:59:09 -0000

Guys, guys, I'm not saying (nor did I even suggest) that BG should be in the Fab4. They're not in the Trib's reading audience and are not part of the equation. Londonderry does not need a "ton of help" to get into the playoffs. They only need a heavily-favored Salem team to beat Central this week. I'm all for giving Whitter credit for a fine season. But to be a Fab4 team you are forced to compare them with other teams with far more competitive schedules, since they don't ever play any of those teams. Hec was a bit down on them because they hadn't played anyone. Then they beat Chelsea. But who has Chelsea played? A team called "Brighton/BostonAcademy/Snowden" will never be confused with Xaverian. Name, this is not about Pink (the Lowell of NH) who, we agree, is not what they have been. But even a mediocre Pink team is much better than Whittier. As is Timberlane, who took top-ranked Salem into OT. As for Lond and Lawrence, the records don't support it, but the on-field talent does. They are simply better teams with better talent than Whittier, and it's really not that close.

Name, if you truly don't believe that there's been CCHS resentment for decades, you're simply not paying attention. It last boiled up seriously after the Raiders back to back super bowl wins in '97 and '98. If they win their next three games it's likely to get ugly again, especially heading into the hoop season.

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Name — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:47:44 -0000

Guest, you have to understand. This is all about Pinkerton ( CC of N.H. ). As H.L. likes to call him, John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ). Remember, there is no other team other than Pinkerton ( CC of N.H. ) in John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ) eyes. H.L. refuses to tell us who can be in his Fan. 4 and who could not be in. Whittier was put into his Fan. 4 because of the write up in the Globe this weekend. Something the eagletribune would never do. Unless it was Pinkerton ( CC of N.H. ) of couse. John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ). Come on there has been "anti-Central" sentiment since the 70's. Now I know H.L. made this story up. Now your telling me this has been going on since the 70's. John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ) and H.L. you have to name names. Please tell us about this make believe anti-Central" sentiment. Are these made up people in your heads or do you see these people. John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ) we will never know if BG is better than Salem. If they were to play today I would take Salem. John Stark ( a great Granite Stater if there ever was one by the way ) and H.L stop acting like you are 5yrs old.

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Guest — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:42:10 -0000

hey john stark,

let's relax a LITTLE bit...If you want to say Bishop Guertin should be at number 4 instead of whittier...i'd agree with you...but londonderry? lawrence? pinkerton? pinkerton is nothing that what they've been in the past. Londonderry needs a ton of help getting into the playoffs. and lawrence is a nice story on getting in the MVC but def not a "fab 4" team. lets give whittier some credit. 2 years ago when greater lawrence was successful they were in the fab 4 well before whittier made it now with a lot weaker schedule...god forbid we enter whittier into the mix.

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the_other_side — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:34:28 -0000

North Andover back to the MVC? They would get killed in so many sports. I think they could hold their own in soccer, field hockey, lax...but football, basketball? Unless they are planning on this move helping them to keep some of the kids who otherwise choose CCHS, then I don't see this really helping. Of course, the thought could be it is better for them to be tested vs AHS, LHS, CCHS, twice a year and ready them for state tourney play. This is what the Middlesex league does for its division 2 teams and they are seemingly better for it. NA wallops the CAL, inflates their record and gets beat by a lower seeded Middlesex team just about every year.

I could see NA jumping on board if there were a suburban split, as you call it. I also spoke to someone back over the summer when NA was trying to get into the Middlesex League who said don't be surprised to see the MVC split in a suburban/urban similar to what you suggest and try to lure NA, Westford, and possibly Masco for a new league. Andover, Dracut, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, along with NA, Westford, and Masco...interesting dynamic there.

Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen would almost need CCHS IMO. That leaves Billerica floundering. I'm not sure Dual County is a great fit for them geographically. They would likely have to side with the "urban" MVC schools.

Would a school like Greater Lawrence Voc/Tech ever jump in with a league like the "MVC urban" schools?