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Dwyer struggles in spring game loss to Palm Bay
Friday, May 21, 2010
by
Jason Lieser
Looking to defend their first state championship, the Dwyer Panthers stumbled in their spring game Friday night, falling to Melbourne-Palm Bay 26-18.
"We needed a grounding," Dwyer coach Jack Daniels said. "This ain't last year's team.
The Panthers made major miscues on offense and special teams, and their defense - one of the state's best last year - was uncharacteristically porous.
Dwyer pulled within 19-18 after quarterback Jacoby Brissett's 1-yard touchdown run with 2:30 remaining, but failed to convert the two-point conversion on an incomplete pass.
The Panthers tried an onside kick on the ensuing play, but Palm Bay's Kyle Ferrell returned it 53 yards for a touchdown.
Brissett finished 14-for-23 for 242 yards and rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown. He hit tight end Nick O'Leary nine times for 136 yards and two touchdowns, but little else went right for the Panthers on offense.
Running back Shawn McClaine had five runs of at least 6 yards, but totaled just 30 yards on 13 attempts.
Kicker Bobby Puyol sent all of his kickoffs into the end zone, but missed two extra points and a 23-yard field goal.
Palm Bay, which went 9-3 in Class 4A last year and could meet Dwyer in the second round of the playoffs this season, executed three 80-yard scoring drives against the Panthers, including one on its opening possession.
The Dwyer defense allowed 15 plays of 10 yards or more and surrendered 155 rushing yards to Palm Bay running back Leroy Berry on 20 carries.
"I'm alarmed because we didn't tackle well, which is usually one of our strengths," Daniels said.
Panthers defensive end Curt Maggitt, the top prospect in the area's upcoming senior class, did not play Friday. Maggitt said he has recovered from his off-season surgery to repair a torn left labrum, but Daniels held him out of practices this month as a precaution.
Dwyer graduated several key players from last year's championship team, including three who currently play for Florida: Matt Elam, Gerald Christian and Robert Clark.
"We saw a lot of players step up, but it's a learning experience," Brissett said. "By August, we'll be fine."
Coaches from Florida, Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, Georgia and Cincinnati were on the sidelines for the game.
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User Comments:
THE TRAIL commented on May 22, 2010 at 7:35 p.m.: report abuse
Dwyer fans no need to worry I'm sure you will be getting several key players from Gardens, Lakes, and Inlet Grove. Just wait until the first day off school.
Go Jack Go!
Football fan commented on May 23, 2010 at 1:38 a.m.: report abuse
lol
Football fan commented on May 23, 2010 at 1:38 a.m.: report abuse
lol
concernedpanther commented on May 23, 2010 at 10:50 a.m.: report abuse
we have every good player from every team in northern palm beach county and can't beat 4a palm bay. maybe we should recruit a new coaching staff?
swissby commented on May 23, 2010 at 10:55 a.m.: report abuse
Don't really think they could meet until the THIRD round of the playoffs...
What Rules commented on May 23, 2010 at 11:31 a.m.: report abuse
Jason when are you going to write an article on how the fhssa allows one team to transfer in every good player from an area and then let them compete against these teams and somehow call it fair play. What is the point of having athletic boundaries and divisions for the sense of fair play if the rules are so easily abused. These kids can stay at their schools and by hard work still go to college. Maybe some day in the future Dwyer will play game in the spirit and design the rules were made for, to reach some kind of even playing field for the kids. No one is whining, we all have opinions and winning high school football games is not all that important in the scheme of life.
Big O commented on May 23, 2010 at 12:57 p.m.: report abuse
Jason is not doing an article on recruiting on his own bc he's not stupid...the last guy, Chuck wrote an article about the admitted recruiting of eddie sullivan from pv to boca was the last article he wrote for the post
Football fan commented on May 23, 2010 at 2:43 p.m.: report abuse
That is so true
Jason Lieser commented on May 24, 2010 at 1:28 a.m.: report abuse
We've covered the transfer/recruiting issue as much as it can be covered at this point. We can't just run with speculation like people do in their anonymous comments.
There is absolutely zero connection between the article on Sullivan and the end of that writer working for our company. None.
Coach commented on May 24, 2010 at 7:42 a.m.: report abuse
concernedpanther parent wrote:
we have every good player from every team in northern palm beach county and can't beat 4a palm bay. maybe we should recruit a new coaching staff?
Don't count Palm Bay out concernpanther, you will have to deal with this school. They have a good team also, and there QB is been highly recuited too.
MR.G commented on May 24, 2010 at 7:45 a.m.: report abuse
I really dont see the real issue with this recruting thing, I mean we need more power house teams in Palm Beach
Mr. Real Deal commented on May 24, 2010 at 12:11 p.m.: report abuse
Hmmm..... I wonder what Dwyer practices are like? You can have anywhere from 1 to 5 different schools on the field. With all those transfers. People arent gonna keep saying the same ole thing if its not true. We all know that Dwyer is the poster child for Palm Beach County. Even though it was a Spring game teams play hard. They try to win! Its a little to soon to think that other teams are gonna roll over for them. Even though Glades didnt win state, its still a feel that they're the Bigdogs in Palm Beach County. Say what you want about the game last season. Who won? Who lost? Good luck Dwyer, or should I say Gardens, Lakes, Newman. Basically the whole county!
WOW commented on May 24, 2010 at 1:17 p.m.: report abuse
Mr. Real Deal,
I would bet that EVERY school in PBC has a couple players that are actually zoned for other schools. Glades Central, and Pahokee included. If you don't think that you are crazy. Kids want to come and play at Dwyer. Dwyer doesn't have to recruit. Their wins on the field, their track record of getting kids scholarships, the way they are treated, and their ability and proven track record to make them better people and help troubled kids turn their lives around are all reason that PARENTS want to their kids to go to Dwyer. Just because your coach can't build a program that kids want to stay and be a part of doesn't mean Dwyer is doing anything wrong. In fact they are doing things right. Kids transfer there, because kids and parents want to transfer there. Not because someone talks them into it.
Glades Student commented on May 24, 2010 at 1:47 p.m.: report abuse
Dwyer sucks. dey cant compare to glades even though dey won a little state title dat took dem forever to win. dey better hav won dat dis year after da blow out da first time da got der. im jus sayin Dwyer is over rated, dis article jus proves mi point. Da only reason dey wuz ok dis year cuz dey had Matt "Sorry" Elam nd Robert"Slow Poke" Clark. dats y dey lost to use dis year. yall dnt want Glades
stop faking to be palm bay dwyer fans..lol commented on May 24, 2010 at 3:46 p.m.: report abuse
Glades central is a Nike school too dummy.We just decide to wear our Reebok jersey instead because it look better.
Riviera Beach commented on May 24, 2010 at 4:09 p.m.: report abuse
Hello, it is only a spring game. It is surprising that Brissett and O'Leary played so much but Dwyer has lacked depth the last two years. If their is so much recruiting why do most players play both ways. That doesn't sound like a loaded team. What that team did last year with basically 16 players was amazing. One of the best high school teams this state has ever seen. Hate all you want but the stats don't lie. However, this year there are some holes, but that is typical for spring. Dwyer needs a runningback. Also not having Maggitt was huge. He will be unblockable next year. Dwyer should still be the best around here but they are not state ready at this point. The most positive thing is Jacory and how good he looked at times. Dwyer will go as far a Jacory can take them.
JIMBO commented on May 24, 2010 at 9:17 p.m.: report abuse
Riviera-
It's Jacoby...
Glades student,
Who is your English teacher?
Jim Beam commented on May 25, 2010 at 7:58 a.m.: report abuse
Only Dwyer Basketball would have 2 kids who lived in Martin County play on their team while they STILL lived in Martin County. Dwyer can act all proud but bottom line is they cheat in many sports. If that situation wasn't investigated and reported on Nothing will. Jack Nicklaus must pay off FHSAA and Post
Mr. Real Deal commented on May 25, 2010 at 8:40 a.m.: report abuse
@ Wow, you have no ideal what school if any I'm for. As a matter fact I grew up in Palm Beach county but now live in Orange county. We hear and now about Dwyer's recruiting practices all the way up here. Yes schools get a player ot two from here and there. I'm willing to bet 99percent of Pahokee and Glades players are homegrown. Dwyer may have the post but thats bout it. Rodney Dangerfield thats no respect from the rest of us. My program really? Lets just say my former High School track record speaks louder then Dwyer could ever speak in football. Cause thats whats this about. Just remember this when it comes to football Dwyer is still a puppy on the porch wacthing the Big Dogs play. Good luck this season.
I love football commented on May 25, 2010 at 8:51 a.m.: report abuse
I hear Dwyer is trying to negotiate a sign and trade deal with ST. Thomas Aquinas. Palm Beach Post is this true?Don't know all the terms to the deal. I hear St, Thomas will get 10 2011 transfer while Dwyer will get 15 2012 transfer and a home Kickoff Classic game. Tell me this isn't true
Riviera Beach commented on May 25, 2010 at 11:08 a.m.: report abuse
Mr Real Deal, Who are the big Dawgs since Dwyer has been deep into the playoffs for the last five years. People who actually know high school football knowledge respect Dwyer. If you had track records didn't they get broken by a Dwyer student two years ago. Hate all you want but what those boys did on the field last year can't be disputed. Scored the most points and let up the fewest. Beat 10 playoff teams. Finished ranked in the top 10 in the nation. Was never tested after week one. Every team they played had more depth. As for I love football your statements are too stupid to address.
Mr. Real Deal commented on May 25, 2010 at 12:01 p.m.: report abuse
Congrats! You guys did what Pahokee has been doing the last decade! One yr is that something to brag about Riviers Beach. One yr! Man please. To answer your statement Yes I know High School ball more than you can ever image. You know that Glades and Pahokee are the BigDogs. They have the track record to talk and back it up. Every team Pahokee plays has more dept. Besides last season they've finished in the top ten aswell. Lets not mention the 2007 team was voted Palm Beach County's best
Former Palm Beach County baller commented on May 25, 2010 at 12:11 p.m.: report abuse
He has a point Riviera Beach Pk has finished in the top 10. They have like what 40 players year in year out! The 2007 PK was awesome to say the least. However, I think that the 1998 team was better. Even though they didn't win the big one.
I love football commented on May 25, 2010 at 12:18 p.m.: report abuse
@ Riviera Beach, Sheesh! Someone's getting upset. Whats the matter cant handle a little joke. Man, you cant be serious. You're too serious to address. I thought it was funny! We can talk all day bout Dwyer this Dwyer that. We cant have some fun time. Calm down you guys will win your 10 games next season and proclaim yourselves the greatest thing since sliced bread. We want by it but the Palm Beach Post we be by your side evey step of the way!
Observer commented on May 25, 2010 at 12:22 p.m.: report abuse
Lmao! Too funny
Riviera Beach commented on May 25, 2010 at 12:43 p.m.: report abuse
Real Deal, there is a reason the championship game was Pk versus Trinity Catholic every year. Why? Because there is no one else in that classification. Wasn't taking anthing away from either Pk or GC so I don't understand your agruement. They both will schedule anybody for there nonconference games. I respect both programs. However hasn't PK only beat GC twice in the last 10 or so years? All those championship years for PK they lost to GC four times. GC didn't go on to win state in there bigger class any of those years. I'm just saying. Also agree about the 2007 team. For once it would be nice if you took your hater glasses off and actually try an read what I'm saying. I love football wasn't getting upset just telling you what I felt about your ignorant comments. Hate on.
Mr. Real Deal commented on May 25, 2010 at 1:29 p.m.: report abuse
@ Riviera Beach. Hate is such a strong word! By the way all those years Dwyer was in the playoff they couldnt get pass Booker T. IJS! I'm not hating just giving you facts. Its so easy to say someone is hating now a days. Facts or facts and how many times have Dwyer beat GC in the last decade? I'll let you get back to me on that one.
Riviera Beach commented on May 25, 2010 at 1:53 p.m.: report abuse
I have talked about the GC thing. Why do you act like I'm attacking GC. Never said anything bad about them. I know they lost to Booker T and also STA. Each one of those years Booker T went on to win state. Same with Plant from two years ago. Honestly to me it seems like some GC fans have a complex with Dwyer. Everytime time there is an article about Dwyer you guys are all over Dwyer. I personally don't remember any Dwyer fan bringing up GC. Now that seems like hating. Anyways I have talked to actual real GC players from the last three years and they have respect for Dwyer. Funny because they actually played in the games. It's the ones in the stands that give no respect and act like close games were blowouts.
Two years ago multiple overtimes with the score 0-0
Last year: GC had -42 offensive yards going into the fourth and won on first game turnovers.(blocked field goal and fumble) Hey GC won fair and square but it takes nothing away from the Dwyer players.
In the end it has turned into a great matchup and the second best game every year behind the Muck Bowl.
MR.G commented on May 25, 2010 at 2:06 p.m.: report abuse
I think Dwyer dose recruit but at the same time a lot of people do want to be there, and its not like every player is in another school zone. They might be from riviera beach but so are the kids from Gardens, lets not forget there is no riviera beach high school, besides they have been deep in the playoffs the last five to ten years and they had players playing both sides in those years but the year their they win state everybodys on them. I think yall trippin, if you're not Lakes, Ockeechobee or even on their schedule you shouln't be complaining. When is the last time we saw a palm beach team ranked in the nation or playing on T.V besides GC and PK.
Like I said in the first comment we need more powerhouse teams in palm beach.
Dwyer also smashed PK and is the closest team to almost beat GC in the last three years and should have beat them too, especially this year because they had more talent, they just lost the momentum just like GC lost their momentum in the state game. Im not talking trash to GC cause they won point blank period and thats why their the best, but even they know Dwyer was better than them. All im saying is show some respect.
Former G.C football 06 commented on May 25, 2010 at 5:41 p.m.: report abuse
I respect Dwyer but i don't think they are better than G.c or P.k because we been winning championships to show up for it.Dwyer was better than them?...lmao...to funny get y'all rings up Dwyer.
say what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! commented on May 25, 2010 at 7:05 p.m.: report abuse
Riviera Beach Glades central won four 4A football championship ,and two 3a championships so how we was not winning championship in the big classes?
last time i check we still win two more times championships in the 4a than dwyer.Dwyer is in the 4a ain't that right?
JIMBO commented on May 26, 2010 at 7:24 a.m.: report abuse
OMG!! You guys are right. Glades Central has the best football EVERY year, and they are the best high school football program in the history of the world. No one is better, has ever been better or ever will be better. The "Muck" is ordained by God to be the football capital of the world. There are no good football teams anywhere in the world other than Belle Glade. Can we talk about something else now?
Ken Burns commented on May 26, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.: report abuse
And Glades Central is a D/F school on a consistent basis...Yay GC you guys rule !!!
Riviera Beach commented on May 26, 2010 at 11:03 a.m.: report abuse
Say what I have no clue what your talking about. I didn't say anything close to GC not winning in an upper classification. I actually gave them alot of complements. I rout for GC and went to 5 of there games last year. Some of there fans have a bit of a complex.
say what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! commented on May 26, 2010 at 10:20 p.m.: report abuse
We talking about football not grades,and the glades central football players get good grades that's why they going to BCS school's.Don't try to change the subject to grades....lol.....
WATCHER commented on May 29, 2010 at 12:49 p.m.: report abuse
WHY DIDN'T DWYER PLAY MORE FRESHMENS ON OFFENSE, I HEAR THEY HAVE TWO GOOD YOUNG RUNNING BACKS THAT JUST WATCHED THE GAME FROM THE SIDE-LINE, WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?
DwyerPlayer commented on June 12, 2010 at 9:34 a.m.: report abuse
YEAH DWYER HAS ALOT OF YOUNG RUNNING BACKS THAT ARE REALLY GOOD . BUT THEY GET NO GAME TIME AT ALL ! IF YOUR ANYTHING UNDER A JUNIOR DONT EXPECT TO RUN THE BALL OR EVEN GET ON THE FEILD IF YOU NOT SUPERMAN ! HOPEFULLY WE CAN CHANGE THAT THIS YEAR AND SPREAD THE BALL AROUND !
landlord commented on July 31, 2010 at 8:42 p.m.: report abuse
Dwyer will be ok this year trust me ,the only thing that has to happen is that Jack and his coaches will have to have a hands on approach with this group. The biggest concern with this group is reciever ,outside of Nick Oleary were do you have another weapon . also Im a lil worried rather Sean McClaine can run between the tackles for those tough yards. defensively they will be good thats there bread and butter. and also as far as the recruiting goes look at it like this imagine the kids that are in Dwyers jurisdiction that dont attend that schol because they will not have a opportunity to play. Those kids are at other schools are they being recruited you do the math.
Brisco555* commented on December 10, 2010 at 1:55 p.m.: report abuse
Palm Bay better then u think check the stats our last time winning the championship was 2002 and were soon 2 win another get yo rank up
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