COC FOOTBALL PREVIEW: SOMETHING SMELLS RANK AT COC.Byline: Ross Siler Staff Writer The latest edition of the California Community College state football poll was posted outside College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. coach Chuck Lyon's office this week. But don't expect to find Lyon savoring any part of the Cougars' new status as Southern California's second-ranked team. Even though the ranking puts Canyons in position to play in the Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, Bowl at season's end Season's End are a British band based in Hampshire. They describe themselves as playing Progressive symphonic metal[1], although they are often tagged as a gothic metal band by reviewers and reference sources[2][3]. - with the winner advancing to the state championship game - Lyon takes little satisfaction in what he views as a system more flawed flaw 1 n. 1. An imperfection, often concealed, that impairs soundness: a flaw in the crystal that caused it to shatter. See Synonyms at blemish. 2. than even the major-college Bowl Championship Series. ``The kids are excited about it, but the reality of it is that if any team from the Mission Conference has one loss, they're going to make it over us,'' Lyon said. ``If it happens, great. If not, we're not going to care. I've battled this for the last couple of years. The way they pick teams is ridiculous.'' The two Southern California Bowl spots go to the top two ranked teams in the final poll at the end of the regular season. Lyon said the poll's 13 voters (including coaches and reporters) historically have favored Mission Conference teams at the expense of Canyons and other schools in the Western State Conference. The proof for Lyon came the past two seasons, when Canyons finished each year with a 9-1 regular-season mark but was not awarded a spot in the Southern California Bowl. Counting this season, Canyons (6-1, 4-0) has had the best record in the region over the past three years. But although Canyons currently is No. 2, Cerritos College Cerritos College is a public comprehensive community college founded in 1955 located in Norwalk, California. It was named after Rancho Los Cerritos, a ranch that served prominently in the region in the 19th century. from the Mission Conference is only one point behind in the third spot. Fellow Mission member Pasadena is fourth. Even if the Cougars win out, Lyon said he would expect one of those two teams to jump over Canyons in the next three weeks. ``I absolutely believe that will happen,'' Lyon said. ``It's all about the respect this conference gets.'' Lyon said he does not even list making the state championship game as one of his team's goals in the beginning of the season. But playing in a bowl game is a priority, and Canyons can all but sew up sew v. sewed, sewn or sewed, sew·ing, sews v.tr. 1. To make, repair, or fasten by stitching, as with a needle and thread or a sewing machine: a berth with a victory this afternoon on the road against West Los Angeles
Canyons sophomore quarterback Kyle <noinclude></noinclude> ''This article or section is being rewritten at One derivation of the surname is from the Scottish Highland word caol, 'channel', or 'strait'. There are other possible derivations (see below). Bauer, the state's top-rated passer for the second week in a row, will be looking to continue his remarkable steak of five career-high performances in five consecutive games. Bauer threw for 489 yards and six touchdowns last Saturday in a 59-37 victory over Hancock. Bauer did suffer his first two interceptions of the season last week, against 28 touchdowns, but he is averaging nearly 340 yards and four touchdowns per game. Sophomore running back J.J. Arrington caught three touchdown passes from Bauer last week and ran for another two scores. ``I don't like to look at them,'' West L.A. coach Darryl Holmes said, jokingly. ``Usually, I close my eyes when I start to take a look at them on film.'' Holmes said the only thing his team can do to slow Canyons is to keep its offense off the field. That might be easier said than done. West L.A. sophomore quarterback Andre Smith Andre Smith, Jr. (born January 25, 1987 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American football offensive tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Some believe he might be the most dominant offensive lineman in college football since Orlando Pace played at Ohio State in 1994-1996. is averaging more than 36 passing attempts per game but has completed only 43.7 percent of those. To his credit, Smith has broken the school's record for career passing yards, previously held by former Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon
Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956 in Los Angeles, California) is a former American and Canadian football quarterback who played for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos . But West L.A. has struggled this season, losing five in a row before beating Pierce 34-27 last Saturday. Injuries have hit the team particularly hard. West L.A. lost one of its top receivers, Tony Griffin Tony Griffin (born January 11, 1981) is a member of the Co.Clare intercounty Hurling team. He played his club hurling with Local club Ballyea, Co. Clare. Schools career Griffin played half-forward with St. Flannan's during his time there. , to a broken shoulder early in the year. But sophomore Chico Mackey has become the Oilers' top receiving target with Griffin sidelined. Mackey is being recruited by Fresno State, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Holmes, and is averaging 113 yards and a touchdown per game. ``They're athletic all over the field,'' Lyon said. ``They haven't played a complete game yet. But when they do, someone's going to be in trouble.'' Holmes, meanwhile, added he had taken a look at the new state rankings and noted Canyons has all the incentive it needs for today's game. He even commented on the all the politics that seem to go into a simple poll. ``The last three seasons, they've been as good as anyone in Southern California,'' Holmes said of Canyons. ``But they just haven't gotten the right breaks to be in the right place in the final poll.'' |
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