Grant Union Pacers @ Folsom Bulldogs
by solarise on Aug 27, 2010 6:50 PM PDT
in California Golden Bears Recruiting
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Time: 7:00pm PDT / 10:00 EDT
TV Coverage: ESPN2
Online: ESPN3
Location: Prairie City Stadium, Folsom High School (Sold out)
Our Southern California brethren has enjoyed much more hype in terms of sunshine and prep football. De La Salle (Concord, CA) might have started a sea of change in 2009, defeating Crenshaw (Los Angeles, CA) for the CIF State Championship Bowl. Tonight, the 2010 edition of Friday Night Lights kicks off in Northern California with one of the most anticipated match-ups in recent memory - Grant Union (Sacramento, CA) at Folsom (Folsom, CA).
There are several Cal recruits in action tonight, check them out after the jump!
It's one proud, close and rugged inner-city community from the toughest unpaved streets of Del Paso Heights, traveling to the also proud and tight, but upscale, la-tee-dah smooth suburban sidewalks and neighborhood of Folsom.
The game, the buildup and the setting have Del Paso Heights and Folsom buzzing, from barber shops to coffee shops to the campus hallways.
"I think we're all ready to play the game now," Grant coach Mike Alberghini said. "It's how everyone handles the hype now, if kids are going to try to be more than what they are."
"I've been covering this region for 23 years and there's no doubt this is the biggest, most hyped, most anticipated regular-season game ever in this region," Sacramento Bee sports writer Joe Davidson said. "It's off the charts."
Cal recruits on display:
Viliami Moala, DT Grant Union 
Viliami Moala is a beast of a player at defensive tackle. At 6-foot-1, 325 pounds he could be considered the immovable object. Moala sits low to the ground and is so strong he will push most offensive linemen back into the pocket. He recorded 15 sacks in his junior season and interest for Moala is coast-to-coast with every school in the Pac-10 offering and even SEC powers Florida and Alabama showing great interest.
Shaq Thompson, ATH Grant Union {2012}
Defensive back Shaq Thompson (6-0, 185 pounds) already has verbal offers from California and UNLV with more expected once Sept. 1 rolls around. Thompson fits very well in a defense that prides itself on speed, power and physical presence. He’s going to be one of California’s top defensive backs in the Class of 2012.
Look for Syd'Quan Thompson's little brother to be either QB or RB on offense
James Sample, S Grant Union
Joining Thompson in that tough Grant secondary is senior James Sample (6-1, 195 pounds). As a safety at the next level, Thompson is probably going to be around 215 to 220 pounds to give opposing wide receivers the look of an outside linebacker. There’s a ton of interest in Sample and offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, Cal, Washington and Oregon.
Other recruits to watch:
Jordan Richards, ATH Folsom (Stanfurd pledge)
Dano Graves, QB Folsom
Kori Babineaux, WR Folsom (also starts at SG for Bulldogs basketball)
Tyler Trosin, WR Folsom
Darryl Paulo, LB Grant Union
Puka Lopa, DE Grant Union
Recent Cal graduates:
Worrell Williams, Grant Union
Syd'Quan Thompson, CB Grant Union
Stories:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=5061080
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=5500737
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/08/27/2986228/no-1-grant-no-2-folsom-to-meet.html#ixzz0xpXnGALP
Game on!
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I used to work in Del Paso Heights every Friday
Rough neighborhood, but a close togetherness.
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
All right let’s go Bear recruits!
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by CaliforniaEternal on Aug 27, 2010 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
Has Moala signed with Cal?
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
No
These are prospects. None of them have committed to Cal.
And no one signs until Signing Day next year.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Aug 27, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the clarification
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
Man I would have loved to see Shaq return that one.
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by CaliforniaEternal on Aug 27, 2010 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
Sweet he plays RB too! They all play offense! High school football is awesome.
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by CaliforniaEternal on Aug 27, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
This game is on ESPN3 for anyone who is still at work.
http://espn.go.com/espn3/player?id=28701&league=High%20School&size=condensed
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
Whoa they’re triple teaming Moala.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Aug 27, 2010 7:17 PM PDT reply actions
Wow Moala drawing triple team!
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by CaliforniaEternal on Aug 27, 2010 7:17 PM PDT reply actions
What a pick!
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
Shaq showed good vertical speed on that swing pass.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Aug 27, 2010 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
Damn, SQT2 is a stud.
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by CaliforniaEternal on Aug 27, 2010 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
Nice special teams tackle by James Sample.
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by CaliforniaEternal on Aug 27, 2010 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
Moala is a beast. I hope he signs with Cal.
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
They’re having to roll the QB to one side of the field to get him away from him and to keep the interior linemen to have to deal with him.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Aug 27, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
*from having
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by Avinash Kunnath on Aug 27, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Great catch by Shaq.
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
Shaq with the TD
Amazing he’s only a Junior.
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
Shaq has his bro's hands.
Me like.
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
Shaq Thompson is awesome
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
All I want to say is
PLEASE OH SYD’GOD BRING US YOUR BRETHREN!
o=========<| BBBBBBEARZZZZZZ
May I offer you a glass of sunshine?
Yeah no more letting Grant kids like Donte Stallworth leave the area.
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by CaliforniaEternal on Aug 27, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Either Grant is really good or Folsom is that bad.
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
Grant is HUGE and FAST! QB needs more experience, but by the end of the season Grant will be tough to beat!
There are some strong teams in that area tho.
And some weak(er) teams… Bella Vista, Casa Roble, Del Campo, Rio Americano, El Camino, Mira Loma…
by OaktownAggie on Aug 28, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
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