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Dwyer falls 22-20 in Class 4A state semifinal on final play
Friday, December 10, 2010
by
Matt Porter
SEFFNER - It was a season that began and ended in heartbreak.
After Dwyer drove 74 yards for a touchdown in the final minutes Friday night, Armwood's Darrell "Ash" Dudney kicked a 44-yard field goal as the final second ticked off the clock, beating the Panthers 22-20 in the Class 4A state semifinal.
Armwood (14-0) advanced to next week's final. Dwyer (12-2), the defending state champion, was sent home.
Dwyer looked like it was on its way to the championship game after its last-minute scoring drive.
Jacoby Brissett --- just as he did in Dwyer's season-opening loss to Cleveland-Glenville -- put the Panthers on his back in the critical drive, which gave Dwyer a 20-19 lead with 19 seconds remaining.
On that drive, Brissett found receivers for gains of 14 and 10 yards, and took a quarterback keeper for 9 yards on a crucial fourth-and-6.
With a defender hanging on him, Brissett (10-for-26, 115 yards) hit Tommylee Lewis in the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds left.
But Armwood had the answer.
Starting from his own 33 after the kick, senior quarterback Josh Grady hit senior tailback Matt Jones for a gain of 29, and then took a keeper himself for 9 yards.
Armwood's Dudney set up from 44 yards out. The kick was straight, a bit wobbly, and for Dwyer, crushing.
"Nothing I can say (to the players)," coach Jack Daniels said. "Just that I'm extremely proud of them."
Dwyer went up 5-0 on a 25-yard Bobby Puyol field goal and a safety, which occurred after Armwood snapped the ball out of the end zone on a punt. But the Hawks answered, as Grady hit Jones for a 72-yard touchdown pass over the middle.
Puyol hit his second of the game from 37 yards to make it 8-7, before Grady hit Ronnie Thomas for a 38-yard score.
"Uncharacteristic, we busted some coverages," Daniels said. "We knew our secondary had holes. We got exposed tonight."
Dwyer's Leroy Kelson and Keith Bowers stopped the two-point rush. In the third quarter, Kelson stripped Grady at Dwyer's 4-yard line, and Lewis picked up the gift and raced 96 yards for a score that made it 14-13.
Grady hit Thomas for a 60-yard catch-and-run that made it 19-14. Another two-point try failed, and it was a 19-14 game until Brissett's dramatic drive.
The Panthers were without star Nick O'Leary for most of the game due to a shoulder injury. O'Leary left the game in the first quarter after hauling in a 16-yard pass from Brissett, his only reception of the game, was without feeling in the shoulder immediately afterward.
That meant Brissett's final effort was even more vital.
"You saw it. Not much I can say," Daniels said. "He led us on a drive with our best offensive player in Nick out for the entire game. It's just Jacoby. He's a winner."
Senior defensive end Curt Maggitt took out two Armwood linemen and sacked Grady for a loss of 10, forcing Armwood to punt before Brissett's go-ahead drive. Like nearly all of his teammates, he could hardly speak afterward.
Armwood players cried and hugged after the game, with Dudney spinning like a top around the field. He bounced off teammates and babbled through his first newspaper interview.
"I've done a lot of crazy stuff, but this is ..." he began. "Going to state ... "
Dudney then collected himself.
"I just had to act like it was just another extra point. To me, at the end of the day, it's just a football game."
For Dwyer, it certainly felt like a lot more than that.
"Failure. We didn't win the state championship so it's a failure," Daniels said.
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User Comments:
Katie Lesser commented on December 10, 2010 at 11:44 p.m.: report abuse
Boys, you're amazing no matter what. I'm part of the band and I can tell you that there's nothing more amazing than watching you guys play at friday night games. You guys are absolutely incredible, and no one in the world can take that away from you. You played an absolutely nail-biting and hard fought game, and you're always winners in our hearts. Now it's time for Jacoby to take us to states in basketball. Let's go Dwyer! In our hearts and minds, we're still state champs. <3
football fan commented on December 11, 2010 at 12:02 a.m.: report abuse
Somebody save us from coaches like Jack Daniels. Blaming his secondary for the loss then the declaring the entire season was a 'failure" for not winning states. Get a life Daniels. These kids aren't paid professionals. They are high school kids. Perhaps you were out-coached? A good coach will never blame his players for a loss. And stop pretending anything less than a state championship is a failed season. This is high school. Go coach in college or the pros if not being #1 means that much to you.
NotSoClutch commented on December 11, 2010 at 12:27 a.m.: report abuse
I can't really say I'm surprised. This is typical Dwyer football, all the talent in the world but no discipline and terrible coaching when the game is on the line. I am an ex Dwyer student so I was routing for Dwyer but I have seen this happen too many times. Dywer, for the most part, just can't win in close games. How do you let a team get in field goal range from their own 33 with 19 seconds left with one of the best defenses in the state? Only Dwyer could find a way to lose this one. I know there are going to be people saying im negative and that they deserved to win but I have seen this team lose a number of close games and seen Jack Daniels be out coached on numerous occasions. It's not the players, its the coaches. Talent only takes you so far, you have to have discipline and good coaching to beat solid teams like Armwood.
PBGator commented on December 11, 2010 at 12:41 a.m.: report abuse
Too bad, so sad, Dwyer is a loser.
BCM commented on December 11, 2010 at 12:57 a.m.: report abuse
Win and you're the best thing since sliced bread. One loss and you're undisciplined and in need of a new coach. Sometimes things just don't go your way. Yet and still great season and great job by everyone including the coach you can't blame him for being honest. Yes the politically correct thing to say would of been to just say that it was all his fault and that he failed the team and left it at that, but he was honest, all year they relied on their defensive front seven to pressure the QB and stop the run. When you do both these things there's pretty much nothing an offense can do. Dwyer did this well all year long but at times last night the Armwood OLine did a great job at run blocking and giving the QB time in the pocket, and a good QB will pick apart a suspect secondary when given time and that's what happened. They got exposed. There's always more to a team losing than just the coach failing the team. As when they win he isn't the sole reason for them winning
Bulls Fan commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:15 a.m.: report abuse
Congratulations to Dwyer and an amazing season, I enjoyed following the team this year, Brisset is amazing, as I saw him walk away from the game we played against them, I knew that I had seen first hand a great future NFL QB!! O'Leary is an absolute beast, and Maggitt, is awesome. These three have great college futures, Kudos, and all the hard work and determination have paid off,. Great Season, are the 3 Wisconsin bound?? Can't wait to see where these 3 go!!
jonathan turner commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:26 a.m.: report abuse
u knew it was only a matter of time..they played good and had a great season but i called it out.i sed dwyer was goin to lose to armwood and i was right..better luck next year
AlaskanRaider commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:30 a.m.: report abuse
Dwyer,
Kids keep your heads up.. You did a damn good job and so many people are proud of you....
OK GC it your turn tromorrow lets get it...
Socrateez561 commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:40 a.m.: report abuse
Are you guys really blaming Jack Daniels for losing this game. If you think Dwyer can find a better coach then Jack then your out of your mind. I know from experience that Dwyer is very disciplined hard nose team that doesn't quit. The truth is the truth, Jack is just being honest about his team shortcomings not blaming his kids. Notsoclutch, I don't care how many games u watched, u don't know anything about football. PBGator, what was the score of the Dwyer Vs Palm Beach Gardens again from 2010?
muffcabage commented on December 11, 2010 at 2:04 a.m.: report abuse
I don't see how you can call Daniels a bad coach when he brings his teams consistently to the playoffs. No schools besides Glades Central and Pahokee have dominated in the county in the recent years. Sure they have good players, but it takes a good set of coaches to harvest that talent.
Panther Fan commented on December 11, 2010 at 2:45 a.m.: report abuse
Proud to be a Dwyer Panther. The boys played their hearts out tonight. When you get to this level you're the best and playing against the best. To football fan - Coach Daniels isn't blaming anyone, just merely stating the weakness of the team. To notsoclutch - our coaches are so terrible that's why we're in the playoffs year after year after year and to pbgator - what was the score again when we played Gardens? You're just jealous! Great season Panthers. Congratulations players and coaches!!!!
GC CLASS OF 88 commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:20 a.m.: report abuse
I drove down from Orlando to Watch Dwyer tonight. To all of you Jack Daniels fans!!! It not those kids fault Jack lost that game!!! Examples The QB doesn’t check out of a running play when Armwood had both LB’s in the A and B gap blitzing all night!! That’s on Jack!!! Their DB’s played off the Dwyer WR all night either 10 or 15 yards.
No hatches lets keep trying to go deep when the QB is running for his life trying to complete the deep ball. That’s on Jack!! You have the ball in scoring range and the QB doesn’t throw the ball away with one of the best kickers in Palm Beach County, which will most likely be Dwyer fifth US Army All America!! QB takes some blame to. But Jack is the coach and he needs to tell him that.
Dwyer’s Qb looked like he has never run a 2 minute drill in his life lots of time wasted before the last score!! He is jus a kid that’s on Jack!!
Dwyer scores and gets a delay of game on the try!!! Come on mannnn. That’s Jack he did it last year against my GC Raiders and we won! The guy can not manage a game out of time outs again!!! That’s Jack!! You score with 19 seconds left in the game again with one of the best kickers and you pouch kick it, knowing the type of QB your facing and the fact that yes they two have a very good kicker. That’s you guessed it Jack’s fault!! Why not make them go 80 yards or if he kicks it short the clock will run while he is running it back!! Yeap that’s Jack!!
Now hold on Dwyer fans yes I was going for PBC which Dwyer is in> Jack says "We knew our secondary had holes. We got exposed tonight." Last time I checked good or bad coaches look for ways to address that issue!!! Yes that’s on Jack throwing his kids under the bus!! Dwyer you kids played your butts off! And should be joining GC in Orlando!! But to Jacks lack of coaching in another BIG GAME, I.E. Booker T he comes up short again!! Great game Kids! Sorry Dwyer fans after reading that article I had to respond!! Great Game Jack!! WHO’S THE NEXT Big Three…………
ATLH commented on December 11, 2010 at 5:14 a.m.: report abuse
I totally agree Class of 88, with the talent that this team has, its easy to say someone is a good coach. Take for instance, GC former Coach Swead a few years ago had talent, which is great playing less talented teams, but when the two teams are evenly matched, it comes to who can coach. This is what happens, u don't win the close ones or the big ones. Last year team was an all-star line-up, it would have been hard for any coach to mess that up. For the past 10 years Dwyer has had great talent but only one state win, you call that being a great coach? Come-On-Man!, do you think Jupiter Christians Coach or GC Coach Hester would have had more State Appearances with this talent? I think so. Dwyer is a Power House with a mediocre coach who is only riding the backs of great players period.
Losers commented on December 11, 2010 at 6:54 a.m.: report abuse
Cheaters never prosper ...
All Daniels proved is that he can get football kids that are not zoned for Dwyer to Dwyer ...
Bobby commented on December 11, 2010 at 7:18 a.m.: report abuse
I'm an Ex PLayer of Coach Daniels so I know for a fact HE CARES ABOUT ALL HIS PLAYERS AND STUDENTS FIRST!!!! Yes he wants to win just like every other coach: if he wins this game without his best player on the field you all would be saying he coached an amazing game. Congrats to the Dwyer Kids and the #1 High School Coach/Mentor for all there hard work You made Your Dwyer Family Proud once again....
Player 2000 commented on December 11, 2010 at 7:34 a.m.: report abuse
bobby, no matter what Jack says or the media says, his best player is Brissett and he was on the field. If the team loses him who's behind him? If I remember correctly, didn't they win when Nick was suspended? Jack doesn't care about all of his players just a few select. Former, Dwyer Player 2000 and I am proud of the players also, just ashame they have a selfish Coach. Wasn't he the one who was quoted saying that their season was a failure?
Captain Jack commented on December 11, 2010 at 8:14 a.m.: report abuse
I agree with Player 2000, Jack doesn't give a crap about most of his players, just the ones who can gain him noteriety. The seeason is a "failure". No Jack, you are a failure. Dwyer has put more kids in D-I ball than any high school in the state and he has one state championship to show for it. He poaches the kids that should be going to other shools to attend Dwyer only if they can play football. If they don't play then they are not on his radar. Coach, time to take a long look in the mirror. He says Nick is the best player on the team (when it clearly isn't the case, Brissett is) because he is Jack's grandson.
Dwyer 2007 commented on December 11, 2010 at 8:21 a.m.: report abuse
2000 Player, You hit it right on the Head and GC 88 that is the truth!!! I was on the Dwyer team of 2007!! So don’t come telling me Jack cares for all of his players as 2000 player stated just a select few!!!! You never hear about the other kids that’s busting there butt for Jack, for the Dwyer fans that disagree with me and I will always be D-Block for Life ask the players that’s not apart of the big three!!
Let’s wait until Feb 2, and see how many of his role plays that Jack said got exposed sign with colleges!!!! Remember not the big three!!! If JC coach had those exposed players they would have repeated for a state championship!!! I was at the game too GC 88.
THOSE KIDS LEFT THAT STATE RING on the field because of Jack’s lack of ability to coach in a BIG GAME I played in the Booker game. That play calling last night was a joke if he wasn’t so focus on getting the ball to one of the big three. The kids would have responded better. It was obvious when Nick went out they looked lost!! You have to have other people to go too. That wasn’t a two minute drill that was flying by the seat of your pants coaching. That’s not the QB’s fault that kid is a winner and he played his butt off. That’s as GC said Jacks fault.
Good coaches prepare the expose players!!
PBC watch on Feb 2, we all know the big three lets see who signs other than the big three!! D-Block keep your head up!!!!!!
pick6 commented on December 11, 2010 at 8:24 a.m.: report abuse
Attn; all dwyer coach, future players,alumni and fans please make these last few years a enjoyable,memorable times. the only reason ya'll won the state champ last year,because power house plant high school move up to 5-A and beat manatee high school for the state champs.,so guess what? dwyer is coming up to 5-A... the most dominated class then any other class in the state. with school like st.thomas high school,lakeland,manatee, and plant, coach jack really gonna have to start recruting all over the county for talents,"STA ALL THE WAY LETS GET THEM"
JayF8ch48 commented on December 11, 2010 at 8:31 a.m.: report abuse
Last night, I watched one of the greatest high school football games I have ever attended! It was a textbook definition of what sports can be about and what it should be! Jacoby, Curt, Nick, and alll the seniors thanks for all the great memories. To the team, thank you for your superior effort and hard work this year. Thank you, coaches for the job you do every week and all year round! The hurt and disappointment of losing a "tournament" game and the cold finality it brings to the season is in the heart of the players, coaches, families, and fans, today. It was a tremendous game and the players left nothing on the field. Be proud of your accomplishments this year! To the haters who write their "nasty" comments, get over your petty jealousy! You would choke under the pressure the coaches and players feel at the level this teams perform at each time they play! Congratulations, Dwyer High School, it was a tremendous season!
Gman commented on December 11, 2010 at 8:49 a.m.: report abuse
Dwyer is badly coached. Daniels is a whiner on the sidelines, and like a few other posters have stated, cares about the kids who get him national attention. Dwyer is always at the top of football in PBC simply because they RECRUIT! Do YOU actually think Nick O'Leary would be at Dwyer if it wasn't for their football program? I think you now that answer without thinking.
dwyerfan commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:06 a.m.: report abuse
Jealousy makes crybabies out of ...."men"? I read an article in the Post just this week where Coach Daniels talked about his other players and their futures in college. It isn't just about the big three- though they are remarkable players and deserve respect. About the recruiting...if you build a tremendous program and kids want to be a part of that - then they come to it. If you can't run with the big boys don't cry when your players bolt. Great season Dwyer! You gave us a lot of great football. Ignore the haters and wannabe's
Jhm66 commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:06 a.m.: report abuse
Having attended a few games this year it looked to me that Dwyer was outcoached. They are a good team that could have been better but they lacked discipline on the field. They also never had much competition other than the first game of the year, not their fault
Daniels is a recruiting cheater commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:17 a.m.: report abuse
The FHSAA needs to investigate Dwyer's coach. I'll leave it at that. once a Gator always a Gator, even if he was a walk on, he learned a thing or two from urban Liar.
palm561 commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:20 a.m.: report abuse
glades has more d1 players not dwyer
Jay-Rock commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:26 a.m.: report abuse
Welcome to our world Dwyer. This what happen when you're on top every one throw rocks when you're down . It's all good when you are winning and year after year you're expected to win state. You have just enter what have you done for me lately zone. Keep winning and this wil
Jay-Rock commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:33 a.m.: report abuse
Welcome to our world Dwyer. This what happen when you're on top every one throw rocks when you're down . It's all good when you are winning and year after year you're expected to win state. You have just enter what have you done for me lately zone. GC & PK live by this code every year. Keep your head up! Good luck next year! Let go Raiders.GC RAIDERS 4 LIFE!
@captain Jack commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:35 a.m.: report abuse
* Pahokee has the most alums in colleges and the NFL (30). Glades Central (29), Atlantic (26), Palm Beach Central (21), Boca Raton (18) and Dwyer (17) are next in line.
* 15 different area schools have a player currently on an active NFL roster. Glades Central (6) has the most. Pahokee (3) is second.
* Of Pahokee’s 30 current college and NFL alums, 17 are on FBS rosters. Glades Central has 14 players currently on FBS rosters.
Great Season though!!!!!!!!!
blaytant commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:38 a.m.: report abuse
Jack Daniels is no different than any other coach i have seen in my years. Of course a coach is going to cater more to his "high profile" players! They ALL DO. I have noticed however that Dwyer has not been a disciplined team as far as penalties & that can be a nail in the coffin in the tougher games. One last thing to the powers that be at Dwyer - how about scheduling a tougher non - conference schedule instead of all those cup cakes you play year after year
Football Jones commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:42 a.m.: report abuse
Tough one to take. Dwyer will need Tyler Cameron next year or else it will be a down year. Coach Daniels might be hanging it up anyway now.
dwyer 09 commented on December 11, 2010 at 9:49 a.m.: report abuse
for everybody who is saying coach D is a bad coach you got it all wrong! I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE MET A MAN LIKE COACH D ! I PLAYED FOR HIM FOR 4 YEARS! he puts everyone of his players before himself!
boys you played an amazing game and had an amazing season! keep your heads up and walk with pride !
Hawk alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 10:34 a.m.: report abuse
What all of yall are not mentioning is this game should have been over long before the final seconds. Armwood dominated almost the entire game and showed who the true D-lock was. Armwood is and was the better team so dont hate on your coach we just beat yall thats it im out congrats hawks.
JustLike Losers,Whining LOL commented on December 11, 2010 at 10:46 a.m.: report abuse
WOW, Jack's a great coach and person!
Dwyer 2000 commented on December 11, 2010 at 10:49 a.m.: report abuse
if you ride the horse of victory be prepared to fall because the ground is ever so close. get up young man i beg of u, so that u can ride the horse of victory again. Developing young people comes in many forms, like football. you hav ups and u have downs. how do u respond? anyone can ride the wave of victory, but do u hide and blame others for defeat? Jack did this ,stating that these young men failed. Such hard work an inspirational dedication exhibit by these young men, to join together for a common goal. What lesson was taught to these fine young men by their coach. I beg to differ, young men ,u did not fail and this season was not a failure, but a glimps of life that u can learn from. They gave their all and left nothing to question, how can that be failure? Enjoy the ride for the journey may be short, but know that u gave it your all., for in life thats all mortal men can do. BE PROUD
NotSoClutch commented on December 11, 2010 at 12:17 p.m.: report abuse
Ok let me clarify some things I said especially to Panther Fan who is obviously an idiot. I do not believe Jack Daniels is a bad coach, simply that he has been outcoached on numerous occasions and doesnt always make the best calls in big games. (Ex: Gardens game in 2007, Booker T. Game in 2006 and 2007, and every time we play GC) And for your information I would bet my life that I know more about football than you will ever know, its actually my job to cover and write stories about the football team at USF. So don't come at me with that crap. Also, I strongly believe one of the things that really hurts Dwyer is the lack of competition they play in Palm Beach County. Outside of GC, who they didnt play this year, there is no one who can play with Dwyer for four quarters. Dwyer played one close game all year and it was their first game of the season. The players arent used to having to play four whole quarters and with the number of players that Dwyer starts two-ways its very difficult compete with top level teams like Armwood for a whole game and not get tired at the end. Dwyer needs to do a better job developing it JV players so they can fill these rolls and not have all the key players playing both ways. Get in the 21st century nobody plays both ways anymore!
D-block <3 commented on December 11, 2010 at 12:33 p.m.: report abuse
For all those people who are hateing on Dwyerr should be ashamed. They had a wonderful season and are amazeing players i mean i should konw i cheer for them. Keep your heads up high boys we will get them next year. WATCH OUT ARMWOOD!
Another Outsider commented on December 11, 2010 at 12:52 p.m.: report abuse
@DBlock YOUR RUN IS OVER it's not just Armwood you have to worry about next year, it's also Lakeland, Manatee and St Thomas Aquinas. Unless you can figure out a way to recruit the rest of south Florida it's one and done for the mighty Panthers : )
PBL commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.: report abuse
Well yu cant win em all....yep
at the game on sidelines commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.: report abuse
All the kids played their hearts out on both sides. All you guys above don't have a clue. # 50, 51 54 & 55 played an amazing game. Both ways against a team that had 22 quality players, (well maybe not # 28) those guys should be applauded. In my opinion both Coaching staffs had a remarkable game.
Congrats to all
PS
It was the short kick off & with a fair catch at 19 sec. that killed Dwyer.
recruiting?? what commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:23 p.m.: report abuse
D-Blockkkkk.......it's funny how theirs a lot of haters out their sayin dwyer recruits players?? Wowwww its not dwyers fault that GOOD players want to come to a school with a GOOD football team......its not like coach daniels is forcing them 2 come to dwyer and play, they chose 2 come on their own because they know they can be apart of something great. Dwyer had a great season and i bet that if you ask ANY player that transfered on the team they wouldn't regret coming to dwyer to play.......Good Job guys for representing PBC yall had a great season!!!
The Terminator commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:29 p.m.: report abuse
Wow... so much hate in your heart. I feel bad for people like Bada Bing. I thought we were getting past this kind of hateful and demeaning language. The only forum people like Bad bing should be quipping in belongs inside a Prison Forum. BadaBing, people like you can hide behind forums but your day will come when you'll have to answer to your hatefulness. Best of Luck.
bad call by coach commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:41 p.m.: report abuse
very bad game calling especially with 19 sec left i was there why would you short kick when you have one of the best kickers in the nation!!!!!! you gave them a short field and a fair catch instead of running some time off the clock very very bad coaching!!!!!! and then to blame your kids. you should of said i blew it!!!!! next time dont give your compitition a short field when all they need is a field goal to win!!!!!!! by the way that was a long drive home for both the kids and dwyer fans
bad call by coach commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:41 p.m.: report abuse
very bad game calling especially with 19 sec left i was there why would you short kick when you have one of the best kickers in the nation!!!!!! you gave them a short field and a fair catch instead of running some time off the clock very very bad coaching!!!!!! and then to blame your kids. you should of said i blew it!!!!! next time dont give your compitition a short field when all they need is a field goal to win!!!!!!! by the way that was a long drive home for both the kids and dwyer fans
bad call by coach commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:42 p.m.: report abuse
very bad game calling especially with 19 sec left i was there why would you short kick when you have one of the best kickers in the nation!!!!!! you gave them a short field and a fair catch instead of running some time off the clock very very bad coaching!!!!!! and then to blame your kids. you should of said i blew it!!!!! next time dont give your compitition a short field when all they need is a field goal to win!!!!!!! by the way that was a long drive home for both the kids and dwyer fans
bad call by coach commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:42 p.m.: report abuse
very bad game calling especially with 19 sec left i was there why would you short kick when you have one of the best kickers in the nation!!!!!! you gave them a short field and a fair catch instead of running some time off the clock very very bad coaching!!!!!! and then to blame your kids. you should of said i blew it!!!!! next time dont give your compitition a short field when all they need is a field goal to win!!!!!!! by the way that was a long drive home for both the kids and dwyer fans
Hawk Alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 1:58 p.m.: report abuse
It does make a big diffrence when you have twenty two starters! But if dwyer had twenty two of there kids playing they would not be as good as they are they have no depth. All of the people complaining about the coaches decision to kick it short would have been complaining if they kicked it deep and armwood returned it for a touchdown. In your opinion do yall really thing dwyer deserved to win that game last night if they did they would have stole it and the better team would not of been in orlando next week. Armwood won it because they are better than palm beach( lakes) dwyer !!!!!!!!!!!!! Armwood 35 Lincoln 10
even play commented on December 11, 2010 at 2:22 p.m.: report abuse
i dont know what game you where waching but that was a evenly played game the coaching decision both on xtra points and short kick killed dwyer they came back and showed they where the better team if i was bobby i would of kicked it long
to hawk alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 2:24 p.m.: report abuse
by the way do you really believe you had a threat to return the kick off you didnt do it earkier in the game!!!!!!!
casual observer commented on December 11, 2010 at 2:38 p.m.: report abuse
previous article in the PB Post says Reggie Stanley is the running backs AND recruiting coach...just sayin
grayman commented on December 11, 2010 at 2:43 p.m.: report abuse
This game was not as close as the score. If Dwyer doesn't return a fumble 92 yards the game is over in the 3rd quarter. Dwyer NEVER gets back to a state final. THAT'S A FACT JACK
Hawk alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 2:47 p.m.: report abuse
Yes i do believe they had a chance to return it for a touchdown and just because they didnt return one earlier has noting to do with it anything is possible. And i watched the same game and i thought the only time dwyer looked better then armwood was there last drive but that is the one that counts. I think dwyer came in thinking that armwood would not match them blow for blow and didnt know what to do when they did. And the fumble killed armwood and the bad snapes and dont forget all the penalities i thought the refs were terrible they were not blowing the wistle when forward progress was stop and could have caused armwood to fumble more times. Enough of the should of could of armwood won fair and square your just bitter and i would be to..
Hawk alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 2:49 p.m.: report abuse
Well said grayman i agree one hundred % .
hey greyman and hawk alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.: report abuse
you need to get for real 22-20 is not a close game dwyer had the ball for a majority of the time and because we did a great job stripping the ball and returning it 93 yards. that is part of the game if you had returned it it would of been great football i appriciate your particism but to say it wasnt close you are in imaginary land and by the way you all were sweating it!!!!! dont tell me other wize
Chief commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:23 p.m.: report abuse
All year long we hear nothing but how great the panthers are and how great their coaches are.
now u all say they suck? and undisciplined? people die slow. dam. stop dik ridding then hatting when something great doesnt happen DAM!
Hawk Alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.: report abuse
We are not saying it was not close but were saying it should not have been as close as it was and dont get me wrong i was sweating it at the end. Dwyer is the greatest team in the whole world and armwood had no bussiness being on the same feild is that what all of you dwyer fans want to hear well its not true you all are a bunch of sore losers. Good luck in girls basketball this year. Armwood will be state champs again and the best team in the state D-lock baby.
jb#66 commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:33 p.m.: report abuse
a forget all that crap about coach d we knw he is a good coach he is the best coach i have ever played for so dnt dog coach d if u come to da practices u will see he is a great coach we lost becuz we cudnt finish ok dats over wit...for the true dwyer fans and family (not the team hoppers) lets get focus and ready for next year because u cn bet your last dollar we going to win states next year and no one is going to stop us......i love my rude nation brothers forget those haters we gone ball till there is no more left....(good luck armwood)
Scott Arnold commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:38 p.m.: report abuse
Great game last night and with Nick it is even more amazing how they fought hard to win the game.. The Drive by Jacoby at the end was one of the best qb led drives I have ever seen. Keith Bowers, Kurt Maggitt, and the rest of the defense played well and will be missed by everyone around the program.
Armwood is a great team and so is Dwyer. It came down to one play and the kid kicks a long FG. Anyone talking smack or downing the coaches or players is out of line. Amwood is ranked in the top 10 in the nation for reason and has my respect.
Hoping GC wins today.
congrats to Glades day for bringing home the title!
To Hawk Alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:41 p.m.: report abuse
Why are you here trying to get people upset! Your team won.. Good job.. Your the fan of the year... Congrats to you!!! You get a cookie!
great game commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:54 p.m.: report abuse
the game between dwyer and armwood was truly the state finals you both deserve to be in the finals. great game armwood great game dwyer players!!!!!!
Hawk Alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 3:55 p.m.: report abuse
No i get a state championship. And i will tell you why im here first off because its a free county and i have the same right as any red blooded american to the freedom of speech and secondly because earlier in the week i read some of the post on this site and didnt like the disrespect of my team. They said armwood was second class and dwyer was a dyntasy and the wood had no right to be on the same feild as them so i wanted tosee what yall had to say after yall lost and decide to join in, Well i hope that answer your question sir good day to you.
ToHawk alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 4 p.m.: report abuse
Good luck to your team next week and remember not to let words hurt you so much. It's just football.
hawk alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 4 p.m.: report abuse
sounds like you didnt get your cookie!!!!!! we will send you one if you want!!!! both teams played their hearts out!!!!! great game great teams
Hawk Alum commented on December 11, 2010 at 4:02 p.m.: report abuse
Thanks.
Got my cookie last year commented on December 11, 2010 at 4:03 p.m.: report abuse
But did not go to your forum rub it in!
PBGator commented on December 11, 2010 at 5:45 p.m.: report abuse
It's not the fault of the players...they really represent the entire county...given the different areas from which the Dwyer coach recruited them! It's not only the coach, limited by his unique personal characteristics. It's not just the school officials, who have for years have looked the other way! Mostly, it's the Dwyer fans...who are not only cry babies...but are historically poor losers! No class....never had any! Accept it...you lost...you're losers!
to pb gator commented on December 11, 2010 at 5:48 p.m.: report abuse
great football season! how did you do in the playoffs. o im sorry you didnt!!!!! to bad to be so sad
wikileak commented on December 11, 2010 at 7:22 p.m.: report abuse
All that talk about Dwyer and look wat they do, Dwyer yall all talk. No state for yall hahahaha
Eagle4 commented on December 11, 2010 at 8:13 p.m.: report abuse
What seperates a winner from a loser? The score! Great game but Armwood is victorious and Dwyer is the loser. Dwyer fans will see how good Coach Daniels is next season without his big three. Moving up to 5A and losing this year's seniors will be a challenge for the Dwyer coachs. Tough times ahead.
@ casual observer commented on December 11, 2010 at 10:58 p.m.: report abuse
Let me explain to you what a "recruiting coach" is....he handles the college recruiting visits. So when coaches from universities come to scout the players, he sets up the meetings between the scouts and players. The FHSAA has rules against recruiting. Dwyer follows those rules. If you really are that concerned about it then call the FHSAA and have them do an investigation. You won't find ANYTHING.
As a teacher at Dwyer, I have had several former and present football players in my classroom. They have been some of the most respectful kids I have ever taught. Coach D is a father figure to many of them. I am SO proud of those boys. It's a shame that they have to listen to people rip them on the Internet. They are kids for goodness sake!
Palm Beach County Fooball Player commented on December 12, 2010 at 9:57 a.m.: report abuse
Wow a lot of you people are pathetic. One Dwyer loss in the playoffs and you start playing the blame game, so what if he decided to short kick it. He made a decision and it didn't turn out the way he thought. No one is perfect. And about discipline, are you ******* kidding me man? How in the world do you think they got to where they are if they didn't have disciplin? Do you not realize that they are one of the top teams in the nation? Get over yourselves. Great season Dwyer, you all did phenominal.
TO PBC FOOTBALL PLAYER commented on December 12, 2010 at 12:10 p.m.: report abuse
when you are a coach you do try to give your team the best opertunity to win. he made a call no good coach would make that is a fact when you short kick not only do you give the other team a short field. you ran no time off the clock!!!! that is a big no no!!!! especially with only 19 sec left. very very bad dicision. you cant tell me other wize. he made a very bad dicesion.
Hawks commented on December 12, 2010 at 2:04 p.m.: report abuse
I guess the real D Block showed up Friday night. Dwyer's lack of depth shot them in the foot the other night. The coach taking 2 delay of game calls just so his team could catch his breath could have been the worst move I have seen by a high school coach. The Armwood defense is second to none and it shut down the Dwyer offense all night until the last drive. Dwyer played their butts off and should be proud of their efforts.
Last Decade commented on December 12, 2010 at 2:27 p.m.: report abuse
'With the exception of last year, Dwyer has underachieved since it's inception. First getting all the decent players from Jupiter and now the whole county. There has been tremendous criticism of the Coaching forever. 90% of HS coaches in Palm Beach county could easily acomplish what dwyer has done with the talent that comes through there.
IRS commented on December 12, 2010 at 6:52 p.m.: report abuse
I'm not sure, but I wouldn't call a team starting on it's own 32 a "short field." That sounds like average starting field position to me. Sometimes teams make plays. Dwyer kicked off "deep" to Glenville. That didn't work out as planned. The same people that screamed about kicking deep that game are the same ones screaming about pooching it to the 32. I guess Armwood deserves a little more credit than the D-bags on this site are giving them.
@Last Decade
I would just like to comment on your post. You sound like a Jupiter fan. Not much to cheer about over the last 30 years? You did beat Dwyer in 1999. You are an absolute dildo. I'm still not clear as to why adult men play armchair quarterback on this site. I guess if your a Jupiter fan, there isn't much else going on. Hopefully you will support you Girls flag team (coached entirely by Dwyer football staff).
Last Decade commented on December 13, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.: report abuse
@IRS Your response does nothing to contradict my opinion except to say the Dwyer coaches have had better sucess in Girls Flag Football. If you have been going to Dwyer games over the last decade, you would understand my comment. They have under achieved. Your armchair seems to be working just fine. Mr Kettle.
ATF commented on December 13, 2010 at 11:55 a.m.: report abuse
IRS is an idiot- just like the real government's version of the IRS. I bet it stands for I. R.eally S.ound dumb when I write on these message boards.
Panther fan commented on December 18, 2010 at 3:49 p.m.: report abuse
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