Just my two cents, but I see Alco as having two major problems. One is scheduling, the other is numbers. As far as scheduling is concerned, I don't think that they need to make it any tougher. The problem is that they started the season against two very good teams and then had nothing to gauge their progress as they played several weaker teams. Sure, they racked up yardage, but those teams weren't going to stop Alco anyway. (Saint James got lucky) They headed into the Fort Hill game not really knowing if they had improved or not. Now I'm not saying to load up on more tough teams, but maybe there is a way to space those games out throughout the season. That way you not only stay focused, but you also have a gauge to tweak anything that may not be right. The goal is to grow as a team. Next is the numbers problem. Someone needs to start the LaVale Lions again. Teach these kids good basic fundamentals and to love the game. The coaches at the high school level will take care of the rest. (I still think that it was a mistake getting rid of the Raiders. That was an average of 15 to 20 more kids going to the youth league every year). As far as the coaching goes, you have to let them take care of business. They are with these kids, and they certainly have a better feel for what their kids can and cannot do. I feel that I should also say that there has never been a coach that I have always agreed with........NONE! I'm sure that each and every one reading this is in the same boat. There was a time when I would park myself in Barry's office on a weekly basis. Today, the schools are locked up so tight, and I'm just too old and fat, that I don't bother stopping in because it would just be too intrusive. That's enough of my rambling for now.
