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High school football 3A preview: Logan at Juan Diego

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KG | 8:57 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008

I think the offenses in this game can go toe to toe, but I think JD's defense wins a high scoring battle. 34-31 for JD.

Anonymous | 10:46 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008

i think ppl might be shocked by Logans D. But we will let it play out and see! Logan has had much higher powered offenses to go against than JD has. Sky view. highland ID.

Slyder | 11:17 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Logan will win this game because their coach is an expert at picking teams apart. Ask Judge who beat Logan last year and then got walloped in the finals. Logan will play for aand win the state championship in 3A. Manning is a great quarterback and has plenty of receivers to go with him.

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HS Fan | 11:20 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008

According to your web sight Juan Diego is averaging 39.1 points a game offensively.

JD Fan | 11:41 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Parry by 5.5 pts? Whatever! JD has been ahead of Logan in both the DNews & Tribune in rankings for most of the year and NOW Logan is picked to win? Which one is it ... JD is better or not? My guess is YES they are better. This game will be for the State Championship, it is too bad that it is being played in Round 2. Logan should have won Morgan and we would be playing this game for the Championship! I am not so sure that Highland, ID is such a high powered offense, but OK. Logan LOST to Skyview and Morgan! Logan could NOT stop Morgans running attack as they will also have trouble with JD's (both quick hitting) As well as the ONLY tough Defense Logan saw all year as Skyview and look how that turned out! As I recall ... Delta and Judge have put up some pretty good offensive #'s this year and JD hammered them both! No doubt Logan has a GREAT offense, but let's see how they do against a GREAT Defense, that can score! Oh yeah, JD not too bad on "O" either! Home field ... JD 27-20!

Logan Fan | 12:09 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Logan 35
JD 14
Just my $.02.

Anonymous | 12:16 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Logan will win this game!

JD Fan | 12:49 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Do not count Judge in on this. Judge took over half of their season trying to find themselves they still are a bit confused. JD and Logan will be interesting game but with coaching think that Logan will pull it out.

Football fan | 1:23 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

I am excited to see this game. I agree it's too bad this is 2nd round game. I have not seen JD but have seen Logan often. I think the only way to beat Logan is to keep their offense off the field. They lack a true running game but Manning does okay from QB spot. It will come down to defense on both sides. Logan's defense is not as solid as last year and good teams have been able to move the ball well. If JD offense can put together some solid drives they should win. Favero is masterful this time of year so result will not suprise either way.

KG | 1:40 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

I definitely think the winner of JD-Logan will be in the final. PC and Cedar are not that great IMO. The other side of the bracket is a little more interesting to me. Any one of Hurricane, Delta, or Morgan could win on any given day. Judge is pretty weak IMO, and Hurricane will walk to the Semis, but it will be a dog-fight in the Semis between Hurricane and with Morgan-Delta winner (provided they are all healthy after this week's battle).

RE: KG | 2:18 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

What are you implying by saying Hurricane gets to walk to the Semis? are you saying that the level of income in Hurricane is so low that they cannot afford a bus? i cannot believe how degrading people are now-a-days.

another football fan | 2:43 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Hey RE:KG, thanks for not letting us get too serious. I'm sure that the Hurricane players could probably run all the way to Rice if they really wanted to but am also glad they have a bus. This is such a great time of year. Good luck to all of the remaining teams. Here's hoping that everyone plays their best and that truly the best team finishes as the champion.

KG | 3:35 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

I am not sure who is responding to me, but are you serious? I hope not, but just in case, I will explain.
Hurricane has a patsy opponent in the quarterfinals, so they will "walk" to the semis. Meaning, they will enjoy a nice easy stroll in their game this week. Honestly, I was paying Hurricane a compliment. Nothing degrading about that!
Sorry for using such confusing language, just try to keep up.

Winner is 3-A champ | 3:54 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

This Juan Diego-Logan match-up is for the state title, pure and simple. Logan's got the better coach and the better QB, but JD has the better team. Whichever teams wins this game, wins the 3-A title.

RedManFan | 3:55 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Hey KG, it's called Humor!

Rock On Region 9

Common opponents | 5:21 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Both Logan and Juan Diego played Judge Memorial and Grantsville, beating both teams soundly.

Logan 59 Grantsville 0
This game was 42-0 at half; 56-0 after 3 qtrs.
Juan Diego 65 Grantsville 6
Eagles led 35-6 at half; 63-6 after 3 qtrs.

Logan 46 Judge 21
Grizz led 27-14 at half; 46-14 after 3 qtrs.
Juan Diego 35 Judge 7
JD led 28-0 at half; 35-7 after 3 qtrs.

In each game, both teams are sound offensively. As good as the Soaring Eagles are, JD hasn't played a team with a quality QB...this will be a difficult match-up. Logan's games against Sky View, Park City, Highland (ID), and Morgan tested their defenses and exposed areas that have now been addressed.

Despite Juan Diego at home, I pick Logan 31-27.

Juan Diego vs. Logan | 5:35 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

There is no way Logan wins this football game. Juan Diego has the running game to play ball control and keep Manning and his offense off the field. Listen, JD has amazing team speed that allows their corners to play press coverage and their front four flat out get after it. Im sure JD has spent alot of time watching the Morgan-Logan game film which really exposes Logan's weakness on defense. Morgan was able to run the ball at will in that game and JD has two solid backs that could put up a bill each on the ground. I really do feel that JD's secondary will be the best Manning has seen all year. Manning has been solid on the ground this year but JD's team speed will eliminate him from getting to the outside. Juan Diego wins 34-20!

Loganite | 5:55 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

Logans receivers will destroy press coverage! Its not just a good QB they have some outstanding receivers including skabelund who is 6 ft 6 and has great hands.. and Logan can run the ball! you will be surprised! and there d isn't half bad! in fact I would dare say Logan has one of the better defenses that Jd has seen!

JD Fan | 7:56 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

to Loganite ...... I do not know if I would go that FAR as to say "Logan has one of the better defenses that Jd has seen", seeing as they played Delta who was DEEMED as having one of the BEST Defenses in 3A this YEAR. And we all know how that turned out! Just because Morgan beat Logan does not mean that Morgan must be the team to beat in the upper bracket! Delta will STOP Morgan in their tracks as Defense will prevail and win the game, just as JD will do to Logan! I agree with the 5:35 p.m. statement ... and needless to say Logan has not addressed or fixed the areas that where exposed! JD wins in a tough first half battled ... HALFTIME JD 14-10, FINAL JD 27-17. Logan will not know what hit them .... oh yeah ... JD! Mark my word's .. Logans O-Line will NOT be able to deal with the front 4 of JD! Manning has NOT seen a pass rush like this one .... so go ahead and run away and watch the front 4 get even tougher against the run! GO JD!

Inferior | 8:07 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

JD is an "inferior" team. Manning and Logan will beat them the way they beat "Desert Hills".

Same Old | 8:44 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

JD is just another wannabe contender. Favero will have his team ready and expose every hole on your squad. Really, Logan has heard all this hype, year in year out. Oh, and if you think Logan has not addressed previous miscues, well keep dreaming. Favero is without a doubt the best playoff coach in the state. Please argue that fact, then marvel at how Logan wins again.

re slyder | 9:13 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

you accidentally put 3a instead of 4a. logan is in 4a they have over a thousand kids.

Delta Fan | 10:54 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

re slyder - It balances out - Logan is really 4A and JD pays their player top wage to play ball. By the way, did you all know Delta is the smallest school in 3a?

and also... | 11:14 p.m. Nov. 5, 2008

by the way way, did you know that those "over 1000 kids" are grades 9-12? The UHSAA goes by grades 10-12.

Anonymous | 1:15 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

dont throw out stats if you don't know what youre talking about. any half educated person knows that what you just said is bs. 10-12 has over 1000 and has never dropped below it. look it up. ya they keep records so people like you can't have any credibility.

Maple Valley Wa | 1:23 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

Remember JD does have a great coaching staff!! Do not under estimate them. This school is still relatively new to 3A and yet has been in the playoffs every year. Coach Colossimo and staff will not be out coached or un prepaired. 15 hours of film study by Logan Coach will not be enough. I can honestly say I have seen Coach Colossimo studying film for over 24 hours before film review after a semi final game during the playoffs during his 3 2A champinonship games... JD will be prepaired for the passing attach of Logan and they will have the ball control that Logan lacks... GO JD!!!

Hey KG | 4:46 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

The State Title will be all Region 11. Logan Vs. Morgan.

Oish | 7:41 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

this is pretty much the 3A state championship

Loganite | 8:59 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

you apparently do not know Mike favero's record in the playoffs! In 3A and 4A. In the playoffs Logan ALWAYS steps it up. In 2003 Logan had a reg seson record of 5 and 6 and ended up losing in the state game by 7 that year. I just wouldn't get your hopes up to high.. and By the way Logan loves the underdog spot!

Idiots | 9:43 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

Who cares about size! Enough already! The Utah Jazz have one of the smallest markets in the NBA and will never get to compete with the Celtics, Lakers or Heat so when they NEVER win a Championship or lose in the playoffs do we all get to whine about our market being smaller and inability to attract the "BIG" name players? Get over it! This is 3A, we all play in 3A .... get over size and play! They have the same problems in 4A & 5A! "We'll we lost to a larger school" or "They should be in 4A" .... Who cares! We teach or kids to not make excuses but we as Adults cant seem to do it! Teach by EXAMPLE and deal with the cards you were DEALT! If you cant stop whinning about school size within YOUR Region or classification then STOP blogging!

Hey Oish | 9:54 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

So what game will pretty much be played on the 21st?

KG | 10:02 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

I really don't think Logan is an underdog. They haven't been for four years in 3A.

AgBoy | 11:51 a.m. Nov. 6, 2008

If Juan Diego's D-line can get pressure on Manning, they will win. He is a 'finesse' QB and is not strong under pressure - look at the Sky View game for proof.

What a Joke | 12:16 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

Whoever said JD has the best secondary Logan has seen is a football idiot. JD's weakness on defense, their Achilles heel, is their secondary. Anyone who watches film and really understands football knows this. Delta was not able to exploit this but Logan will and they will win. The JD corners and safety are not near as good as their front 7. Go Logan!

PG | 1:33 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

To OISH--this is not the 3A Championship--it's the qtr. finals and it just breaks my heart that one will be watching from the stands-NOT!!!!!

You are a joke | 2:01 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

You obviously don't watch film or understand football. If you were to watch their game films you would see coverage sacks as well as balls thrown out of bounds because of tight coverage. I can't really say much about Logan because I have never seen them play. Just let the game play out then enlighten us all with your Logan dad monday morning guru knowledge.

Loganite | 2:39 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

yes lets continue this hype of the JD D and the Logan O on Fri. night or Sat. When we will know which is better!

Nostradamus' pick... | 4:50 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

Logan vs. Juan Diego. You can count on this being best game played in the 3A classification to this point in the season. Both teams will put points on the board, and they will do so in many different ways. Juan Diego will have a big run by Kinninger, a 15-yard touchdown pass from May to Bauman, Kinninger again from short, Vea will punch one in from 10 yards, and May will sneak one in on a goal-line play. Logan's Jeff Manning will account for all four of Logan's touchdowns. He will hit Skabelund for one passing, and he will have to scramble, or rush for the other three. But, Juan Diego's defense and their offensive scheming will be enough for a 34-28 win on Saturday.

Game changer | 5:45 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

From what i'm hearing around town, Manning seperated his shoulder yesterday in practice and might not be able to go tommorow. Tough luck for the Grizz

Manning Will Play | 6:27 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

He has been cleared to play. He look great in practice today so don't even worry about that.

No Worries | 7:04 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

even if Manning was hurt and couldn't play. The JV quarterback would do just fine with that huge O-line Logan has. So no one needs to worry about what will happen

kyle c. | 10:22 p.m. Nov. 6, 2008

whoever says that Juan diego will win this game has obviously never played logan! its gonna be morgan and logan in the state game in a rematch of the region championship morgan wins again

Oregon JD fan | 1:19 a.m. Nov. 7, 2008

Go get 'em guys! Work hard, play hard and show them that you are a class act team. Good luck!

Re: Idiots | 1:22 a.m. Nov. 7, 2008

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!
Size,$$ etc. just play the game!

Hand Picked Team | 5:21 a.m. Nov. 7, 2008

It is too Bad that the whole State can't go out and get the Players they want like JD and JM. They should be in the Title Game each Year if you get to go and hand Pick your Team. The Title Game this Year will be Logan VS. Morgan all Region 11. The next 2 Years BR will Take State. I don't understand how the other Regions don't see that Region 11 is the Power Region of the Class 3A. They have Won the Last 6 Titles. 1-Toole 2-Logan 3-Bear River. Good Luck To all the other Regions, But Rice Stadium will be filled with Logan and Morgan Fans when the Champiomship Game is Played watching the Title Game.

To Manning will Play | 6:53 a.m. Nov. 7, 2008

Quiet, just keep quiet. and to Game Changer, boy can't you just keep quiet too. Thanks to both of you for letting the cat out of the bag. I sure hope you both are not fans because people like you don't help your team.

Manning will play | 10:38 a.m. Nov. 7, 2008

Nobody is buying that Manning got hurt in practice, so dont play that game, grow up Logan. Should be a great game. JD 27-21

To Hand Picked | 6:17 p.m. Nov. 7, 2008

Too bad your knowledge of JM and JD athletics is matched by your ability to predict a championship game.
Juan Diego 28 Logan 21
Great year Logan. A great football team and a great athletic program. Best of luck in 4A. Your players and fans have always been some of the best.

Drive Safe Logan | 6:21 p.m. Nov. 7, 2008

Congratulations Juan Diego! I called it all week, ball control will be the difference. Logan is fortunate to of kept it to a one possession game. JD's secondary handled Manning and the Logan pass attack. We all new, even Logan fan's, that their defense can't stop the run. Don't hang your heads Logan fan's, you just were beat by a better team. You have been the 3rd or 4th best team in 3A all year so this was no big surprise.

Re: Slyder | 6:45 p.m. Nov. 7, 2008

Great Call!!!

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