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No. 7 Palm Beach Central 35, Jupiter 0: Ground game, defense lift Broncos
Friday, October 12, 2012
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Joseph Kairalla
Palm Beach Central's combination of a dominant running game and suffocating defense was too much for Jupiter to handle as the Broncos pounded the Warriors 35-0 on Friday night.
After losing their first two games of the season by a combined 13 points, the Broncos have won their last three games by an aggregate score of 129-7, moving them to 3-2 while proving themselves as one of the best teams in the area.
One thing that was apparent during Friday's game was the talent differential between the two teams.
The Broncos, despite playing without one of their star offensive players, Tommy McDonald, had no trouble running the ball. With McDonald out and the other standout back, Ray Wilson, focusing on defense, Lloyd Howard was more than happy to carry the load for Central. He finished with 125 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
"Its all about trust," Howard said. "Trust the play call, trust my line and, most importantly, trust my ability to make plays."
Howard gave gave Broncos the early lead when he took a sweep 15 yards in for a touchdown.
Minutes later, Central extended its lead to 14 when quarterback Kyle Schafer connected with tight end John St. Paul for a 17-yard score.
"Prior to the season, people said our QB might be our weakness. If anything, it has become a strength," Howard said. "Opposing teams have to respect the pass, and that opens (up the running game)."
Early in the second quarter, Howard followed a lead block by fullback Chris Passeggiata for a 15-yard score and a 20-0 Broncos lead. Central added one more score before the half -- this one thanks to special teams.
With the Warriors forced to punt deep in their own territory, the Broncos' Trevor Campbell broke through the line, blocked the punt and recovered it for a touchdown, making it 27-0 at the half.
"Our defense and special teams have been getting better and better," Central coach Rod Harris said. "As a coach, all you can ask for is progress, and that's what we as a staff are seeing weekly."
The Broncos capped the scoring when Wilson, playing his only series at running back, took six carries for 67 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown.
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User Comments:
Mad pbc fan commented on October 12, 2012 at 11:29 p.m.: report abuse
Kevin bramhall had the touchdown pass and josh Gutierrez blocked the punt
Sad state of Affairs commented on October 13, 2012 at 7:44 a.m.: report abuse
Jupiter has gone from bad to down right horrible and it rests soley on the coaches. This coaching staff have done Nothing to help the players learn. From the beginning of the new coaching crew, they forced kids to play positions they were not trained at. Early on the players started losing respect for coach U and the rest of the crew. After the beating they took in week one against JIL, the coaching staff made NO adjustments yet punished the kids and made them run the next day. That first lose was both on the players and the Coaches but the coaches have taken NO responsibility. They continue to blame different players each week for their horrible lack of coaching skills. It is sad that every other sporting program at Jupiter exels but football. It would be best if Alligood and Ucellini just stepped down or gave up on football all together. All these people are going to do is continue to get children hurt and lose respect for one of the greatest sports in the world. TIME FOR A TRUE CHANGE IN JUPITER.
JU fan commented on October 13, 2012 at 8:52 a.m.: report abuse
Rome wasn't built in a day. It appears that Charlie left the cupboard bear and the program needs a complete overhaul but I seriously doubt that the coaches don't know how to coach.
To "sad state of affairs" hang in there it's never as good as it appears and never as bad as it appears.
Sad state of Affairs commented on October 13, 2012 at 6:42 p.m.: report abuse
This is not Mr. Pearl but he proves there are more parents out there that can't stand the Jupiter program. That team started out with over 60 odd players and are down to roughly 20. I feel sorry for the many players that are hurt on that team because the coaching staff did not prepare them properly. Instead of teaching the players how to actually play the sport, the coaches were punishing the kids. As far as Rome not being built in a day, Jupiter has been around for many years. It really only took Nero a single night to burn Rome to the ground. As far as being a first year head coach, there are several first year head coaches in Palm Beach County alone and they ALL are doing much better then Ucellini. For the poor student athletes coming up, they have Nothing to look forward to but losing under Ucellini. Alligood never did a proper search for coaches and she did the same thing in wellington. She clearly doesnt care about a program that can bring Millions of dollars to Jupiter. She needs to retire and Ucellini needs to stick to teaching.
I Agree commented on October 14, 2012 at 12:08 a.m.: report abuse
I agree, first Alligood has tried to trash just about every JHS sports program she has. I have no idea what the fat AD does all day except ride around in a golf cart. Some of JHS programs succeed despite Alligood and the AD. I mean the baseball coach at Gardens High School, who has put more kids into D-1 and had more kids drafted than just about anyone, applied for the JHS baseball coaching position last year. Didn't even get an interview and we end up with a little Napolean-syndrome guy who wins only because he has good local talent and couldn't manage his way out of a paper bag. Coach U has no idea what he's doing. Run a spread with personnel that doesn't fit. How did all the position changes made last week work out for ya? Need a builder of programs not a hanger on from prior staff.
bop a mole commented on October 14, 2012 at 7:47 a.m.: report abuse
Last game not one completed pass the entire game. (0 for 20) You would think these hand picked "star QB's" touted at the start of the season would perform better. They look good in drills but once the pads are put on they become the teams worst nightmare, with more interceptions returned for touchdowns than completions.Wide open receivers overthrown play after play, game after game, with no repercussions from the coaching staff. 6 games flushed down the pipe and finally the coach is understanding the error of his ways? People in the stands from both teams watch in utter amazement at the lack of action from the coaches.Don't ya think after a game or two one would realize the error of their ways? Pads tend to separate the men from the boys very quickly. Aaron Rodgers did an interview about his own career and mentioned this quality throughout the New York Times article. QB's look great in practice, and then it's gameday. The entire football team knew about this predicament after the 2nd game.Different players getting treated differently in high school is no new thing, Special treatment should be earned on the field. The players see this and resent the coaches for it. Respect is earned and kids understand this very well, I wish the coach would..From this problem, come an avalanche of other problems, as the QB position is the most important in football.
the truth hurts commented on October 14, 2012 at 1:23 p.m.: report abuse
At the end of the day it boils down to one thing, those so call athletes at Jupiter are not athletes. If you guys think they are then you really don't know what an athlete is. Those boys are just flat out SOFT. That's how they was raised in Jupiter, SOFT, given everything they want from their parents. They don't know what it means to FIGHT for something. Football is a man's game, you got to be TOUGH. The kids at Jupiter are not TOUGH. Now, with all that being said, does good coaching help, yes, I'll give you that. But you can't coach TOUGHNESS. You either have it or you don't. So parents, fans, wake up and smell the coffee. You don't have tough kids to play a very tough, PHYSICAL sport. You might have nice kids, you might have smart kids, you might have well mannered kids, but you don't have TOUGH kids. Football is a tough, physical game that your soft kids can't compete in. Parents I understand that there is nothing more you would like to see then your kids be successful with what every they choose to do. I get that. But as parents you also have to be realistic. Stop blaming everyone else. Your kids can't compete, they are not good enough and they sure isn't TOUGH enough. At the end of the day Jupiter High School will always be average to below average in FOOTBALL (2-3 wins a year) because of how tough and physical the game is, and the kids don't have that in their make-up.
@ I agree commented on October 14, 2012 at 8:44 p.m.: report abuse
Real nice words towards the AD?? From an unbiased observer, he actually does a heck of a job. Your football team sucks because there is no talent on the field. I know for a fact the AD, who you say does nothing, made a call to Coach Dickmann at Ridge to try and get him to come coach the Warriors (where he got his start) but he wasn't leaving the hatch. He also does a great job with the VB program, soccer program, etc. And what the heck are you talking about in regards to baseball? You say (who wins only because he has good local talent). How else do you win in high school baseball besides with top local talent? Sorry the AD couldn't get Terry Francona to coach the Warriors - I heard it came down to Jupiter and the Indians but the AD couldn't close the deal. Not counting kickers, how many D1 players has Jupiter football put out in the last 6 years? are you ready.....? TWO. Tyler Cameron and Philip Doumar (the famous long snapper at FSU). I agree, your coach isnt that good. He should build a system around what he has - not try and implement one that wont work with his current group of players. But the talent just isn't there. If you wanna win, give up your ethics like Dwyer. Become a magnet school and recruit. Raid the raw. Until then, be happy that have a great baseball program and are above-average in most other sports. So what, your football team sucks. Go to the games, support your kids and have fun. Make sure they have fun too.
@ @I agree commented on October 15, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.: report abuse
You are almost right on cue with your comments however the reason Jupiter has not placed many players in D 1 programs is because the good athletes chose not to go out for football. Coach P has sucked for years at Jupiter and now Coach U. The better players either just stop playing or transfer instead of playing for a team that just sucks. I don't know about you but no person I have ever met enjoys losing therefore, no kid is having fun at Jupiter while playing football. Until this program actually gets leaders at the top, the bottom will continue to suffer. Once again, to stress the fact that there are good players in Jupiter, ALL other programs do well except football. A school that can produce victorious teams in most other major sports proves that the skill sets are there. No one would suit up to get beat to He** every Friday night on purpose. As far as the coach from Seminole Ridge, Jupiter lost him because they would not let go of coach P. Now the guy is doing well at Seminole Ridge. Why would you come back to a school that spit on you for several years? No one in their right mind would. The AD is a little troll robot with no spine. He is a nice guy but has no control of the athletic department in Jupiter. He is over his head as is Alligood and Ucellini
TheDude commented on October 15, 2012 at 7:42 p.m.: report abuse
Coach Uccellini will right the ship. Please give him time. He’s smart, dedicate and really love the kids. He's a very good coach. Jupiter is not some bastion of football athletes; however he can get the program going. One year makes not a coach.
JHS#1 commented on October 16, 2012 at 8:56 a.m.: report abuse
Yes coach U is smart and is trying to be a good coach,but look who he picked to help him.We have one good coach D.S. that should stay,the rest let them go.Your only as good as the people that work for you,We have some good athetes that give more then 100% each game,but now there looking to C.U. for changes not only this yr. but next,he has to show the kids that he takes responsibility for what is happen.The kids werent coach the right way and it shows on the field and in the locker room,they see were some players were treated differently,we have 2 that stand out and what have they done for the team.They moved one and what did that do,the other looks good when the other team puts there 2nd & 3rd players in.
C U 4 games left please talk with the players show them you want to be there coach start useing your player were they will help the team,your loseing respect from your players and parents.
The most inportant thing for you is to think about how are you going to get the good players to come back next year,and dont think its all about winning football games.If you think that winning the next 4 football games will do it,then you shouldnt come back next yr.
@JHS#1 commented on October 16, 2012 at 11:11 a.m.: report abuse
One good coach D.S. give me a break he is terrible!!!!!
JHS#1 commented on October 16, 2012 at 1:43 p.m.: report abuse
Ok JHS#1 you say D.S. IS terrible Now tell everone why you think he so bad.
By the way most of the the kids dont think like you. So lets hear from you.
Kulit commented on October 22, 2012 at 3:42 a.m.: report abuse
You probably sulhod play college and or professional football in order to become a college football coach. I don't think their is a degree requirement but perhaps getting a business degree would help.
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