Huskyrob

[Dann]

Perhaps if the CIAC changed their stance in out of state games (in regards to playoff points), you would.

thats another fciac thing i hate. just like no shot clock in bball and the 50pt rule in fball among others. here are 2 examples-
1) darien lax plays some great OOS games and those don't count towards state playoffs so there recrod doesn't reflect as many game giving other teams with higher winnig t otals better seeds in states. they wreck most teams but some give them trouble like a 2-3 game vs a 1-4.
2) fp hockey plays alot of OOS games and the same thing happens towards the point count. they get a 5 seed in a state palyoff and just wreck teams. to outsiders ppl are like wow a 5 seed but anyone who knows anythings realizes whats going on.

 

[Bootsthemonkey]

Yeah exactly. And I think there are some in state programs that would love to take on regional powers like Bosco, Everett, Brocton, Bergen Catholic, St. Joe's etc. But as long as the CIAC counts those games they will shy away. In football, even with the expanded playoff format, losing one of those games could be the difference between making the playoffs or staying home. A lot of other states do not penalize OOS games.

 

[huskyrob1]

It seems that Xavier is on the verge of becoming a powerhouse like Bosco, Bergen and St. Joe's in NJ and St. John's Prep and BC high in Mass. It would be great if Xavier scheduled one of the above. Xavier may be getting to a point where it's outgrown CT's best programs.

Whoa...lets not get carried away just yet. Lets see what they do next year with Damato, Mastroianni, and the other seniors gone. And remember they did not play Hand this year and I'm not convinced they would have dominated Ansonia and Newsome who is only a sophmore.

 

[Bootsthemonkey]

I still think Xavier is the best team in the state this year but to compare them with Bosco? We're talking about the #1 ranked HS program in the nation who takes on power programs from all over the country and I believe this year has 10 D-1 recruits on its roster. That's a nationally elite program.