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5A high school football playoffs: Pleasant Grove at Riverton
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Me, Myself and I | 1:26 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Look for PG to turn their late season slump around with the return of Dallas
Lloyd against an imporved Riverton team. Without Lloyd this is anyones game. PG
21 Riverton 14
Wing Nut | 1:26 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Riverton is a class school with a class football program coached by good men.
It will be an honor to share the field with them. Go Vikes!
PG... | 1:52 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Gonna be a BLOW-OUT.
Poor Riverton. Even the kids know that they can't shake the "one and done" tag.
Poor Riverton. Even the kids know that they can't shake the "one and done" tag.
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GO PG | 1:56 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Should be a good game. I love coach miller up at riverton. He is a class act,
and wish all the luck in the world to him. But I do hope PG comes out on top.
Take it week, by week.
PG | 2:11 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Lewis did a good job. Hats off to him.
But Lloyd is in a class all by himself. Physically, leadership wise, play making, example and just the "it" factor. I sure hope we have him and I know the team will make a run for it if he is healthy. The Oline was impressive last game. Things may be lining up hopefully.
Good to see Brighton lose after the cheap shot they gave our QB. What goes around comes around BHS. Go watch hte playoffs.
But Lloyd is in a class all by himself. Physically, leadership wise, play making, example and just the "it" factor. I sure hope we have him and I know the team will make a run for it if he is healthy. The Oline was impressive last game. Things may be lining up hopefully.
Good to see Brighton lose after the cheap shot they gave our QB. What goes around comes around BHS. Go watch hte playoffs.
TNT | 2:23 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
The only way PG keeps winning is if the focus on Riverton this week. The
Riverton coaching staff was at the PG game last week and will have their boys
ready to play. I have said it before though and I will say it again, I
don't think Riverton's wing-t is going to be all that effective
against the strength and speed of PG. All PG fans and players need to realize
though that the game has not yet been played. We need to stay calm and dominate
each team by gearing up for each individual game.
Riverton | 2:53 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
To the young men at Riverton stay focused don't get lost in all hype about
PG just come out and play! Don't listen to all the one and done comments
etc. Just fill your role on the team to the best of your ability and the rest
will fall into place. It is not enough to say you can win it, you must believe
it. If you don’t want your season to end then you must fight to keep it
alive. Only you control the out come. Not the coaches, not the parents, you and
your brothers on the team can will it to happen. As a parent I believe in you
and wish you the best on Friday. Lets get it done and move on.
Good Luck Wolves!
Good Luck Wolves!
Phantom O line | 3:29 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
PG Fans, don't think for a second that the O line is all of a sudden so
much better because of the Alta game. The reason is Lewis. He is a pocket
quarterback which is much easier for a lineman to block for. Lloyd is a
scrambling option quarterback and that is very hard for a line to block for.
The main issue here is Sampson, who is the offensive line coach. He has neglected the line all season (he does that every season though), but they have been OK despite not getting a lot of coaching help. I hope they step up their game Friday!
The main issue here is Sampson, who is the offensive line coach. He has neglected the line all season (he does that every season though), but they have been OK despite not getting a lot of coaching help. I hope they step up their game Friday!
Class of '94 | 3:29 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Go Vikings! Make us proud.
Hey PG | 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
You should keep Lewis at QB to win this game. He can actually pass the ball
accurite. Good luck both teams.
One and DONE | 3:37 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
The Riverton "One and Done" Silver Wolves.. Nice ring to it, ehh..
You're playing a D1 school this friday. GOOD LUCK!!
You're playing a D1 school this friday. GOOD LUCK!!
same ol' Riverton | 3:38 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Same ol Riverton.. Different Year, Same Story.
BGJ | 3:44 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Ok boys, the time is here! The playoffs you have been waiting quite a few years
for! Ignore all the trash talk, focus on Riverton and play with the same
intesity you had with Alta! It is a beautiful thing to watch you guys play like
I know you can. Do what you know you can do. I cannot wait for Friday!
PG Special Teams | 3:59 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Dallas Lloyd or not, let's hope some adjustments have been made to the
special teams. We have to be able to count on point after attempts and field
goals, especially to win those tight games! Get the kicker's foot to the
ball faster and block an extra second!!!
Anonymous | 4:06 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I smell upset
PG MOM | 4:07 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Focus on this Friday night, nothing else! We are so proud of you and are looking
forward to a great playoff season. Right now, everybody's 0-0, records are
out the window. The entire community is behind you and has every confidence in
you. Play football like we know you can.
re: Anonymous | 4:44 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I think that smell is someones upset stomach.
HEY Riverton.. | 4:58 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Playoff time.. Time to shrink. Just like your older brothers. PG is coming at
ya!!
PG is BACK BABY!!!! | 5:04 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
just HEARD lloyd is READY!! YES!!! NOW THIS TEAM CAN GET BACK TO WHERE THEY
WHERE - TOP OF THE STATE PECKING ORDER.
Rematch!! | 5:05 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Can't wait until the LP rematch in Semi's and I WANT an Alta rematch
in Finals. Going to be awesome to get some revenge.
Go Vikings! 2009 State Championship is yours baby!
Go Vikings! 2009 State Championship is yours baby!
Real PG Fan | 5:25 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Two small stepping stones,then it's LP,Payback, Baby!
Re: Re:Anonymous | 5:28 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Sorry, that was the Chili Dog. As for the game, I expect Pleasant Grove to win
by a fair amount here. Also, does anyone know when the week 10 gridiorn picks
winners will be announced? It is already wedensday. I think I won! Picked 11 of
12 games, and I had the right score for the mountain crest game.
pg resident | 5:54 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
dont worry riverton, one thing pg always does is choke!!!!
watch out | 6:22 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
rivertons offence is one of the most confusing to stop you pretty much have to
guess who is getting the ball. have fun pg they are a lot better than you think
it will be a good game
What???? | 6:24 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
If you were a D1 school you wouldnt lose without 1 player...those other D1 kids
must be Posers! Does Alta or Lone Peak even have 1 D1 Kid?
Re: pg resident | 7:16 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Yeah really? So does choking include the 8-1 record?
D1 players | 7:26 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
I agree...Alta has played with out some of their D1 players and the team has
stepped up! I do know that Alta has several D1 players. Jordan Black BYU, Parker
Hausknecht USU, Ai' Ho Ching has many D1 offers, Moose Bingham should have
some coming in. Liston, Morris, Smith have offers at snow. Who knows what the
rest of the year will bring
we have a ton of juniors that are doing very well.
Go Hawks!
we have a ton of juniors that are doing very well.
Go Hawks!
re: re pg resident | 7:26 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
Just for clarity, please tell us who has an 8-1 record
stud | 7:45 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
GO PG WE LOVE YOU IT IS YOUR TIME KILL RIVERTON
1976 VIKING | 7:50 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
IT IS TIME TAKE STATE WE LOVE THE VIKINGS KILL RIVERTON
re PG Resident | 7:54 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
One thign PG always does it Choke? How long have you been following PG
football?
2006- undefeated in region, underdogs in EVERY game. made it to the semi's
2007-Region champs again, got beat by a better davis team, didnt "choke"
2008 Undefeated in region once again, lost in quarterfinals to a great Syracuse team
2006- undefeated in region, underdogs in EVERY game. made it to the semi's
2007-Region champs again, got beat by a better davis team, didnt "choke"
2008 Undefeated in region once again, lost in quarterfinals to a great Syracuse team
re Watch out | 9:14 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
PG knows how to defend against the Wing T. they have done it for years. its not
hard to guess who has the ball either. If the linebackers sit and wait on the
guards.. game over for riverton
Anonymous | 9:56 p.m. Oct. 28, 2009
We're in the playoffs again!!! Adding more All-Sports points to the
domination of fall. Look out . .the Silverwolves are coming and you'll all
remember this moment! Hanging' a banner in our GYM!!!!!
Banner? | 3:32 a.m. Oct. 29, 2009
None for football and just two silver bookends for basketball. Not even a
region title for either squad.
Riverton shouldn't talk any talk until they've actually pulled something special off.
Miller is a class act though and will eventually get things squared away, once Herriman High opens up and takes away some of Bingham's better players.
Riverton shouldn't talk any talk until they've actually pulled something special off.
Miller is a class act though and will eventually get things squared away, once Herriman High opens up and takes away some of Bingham's better players.
Re to Banner? | 8:59 a.m. Oct. 29, 2009
Ummm...state champions in girls track last year...I believe that is one of the
gold book ends isn't it? Get your facts straight.
ALTAFAN | 11:22 a.m. Oct. 29, 2009
RE RE PG resident, As for your comment at 7:54 yes PG has taken region the last
3 years but that was a weaker region. Loss to Davis who couldn't make it to
the end doesn't make you great. Loss to Syracuse last year doesn't
make you great (for the record Syracuse wasn't a "great team"
like you say. Look how they got blown out the next game. I believe it was
something like 42-7). Making it into the top 8 or the top 4 means nothing if you
cant get through that glass ceiling. That being said, Riverton will get pounded
tomorrow and I do see PG at least making the top 4 this year.
JAke Bowman lover | 11:37 a.m. Oct. 29, 2009
you guys might get killed, but hey i am still rooting for ya JAKE!
Re ALTAFAN | 12:06 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
So what about PG the last 4 years makes them choke? I guess everyone who doesnt
win a state championship "chokes" then. "choking" is going
into a game where you are favored to win and then you lose. Having 4 great
seasons by no means is "choking"
8 weeks of chatter | 12:48 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
from PG fans will cap finally cease when PG loses in the first round to
Riverton.
It's not about what you 'can do' it is about what you 'do'.
Good luck in the playoffs.
It's not about what you 'can do' it is about what you 'do'.
Good luck in the playoffs.
Herriman opening | 2:19 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
Will not hurt Bingham...Kids can go where they want and I am hearing that one
place they DO NOT want to go is Riverton, many of them cant wait for it to open
so they can be part of building a winning program...Lots of players have left
for Jordan already....Kids can go where they want, and once you start playing
for Bingham why would you transfer to a brand new school? It makes no sense....
Hey 8 Weeks | 2:22 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
Riverton is weak sauce. PG in a blowout. This is like a girls soccer team lining
up against a College football team. 35-0..... at the half!
PG | 3:10 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
Has PG learned nothing from the last two weeks? Stop mouthing off, and show us
what you can do on the field. Got embarrassed by Lone Peak, couldn't do
the things that mattered to beat Alta, barely beat Brighton and Timpview, just
be quite and hopefully you'll beat Riverton.
huh? | 3:59 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
RE: PG | 3:10 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
Yes.... PG please be 'quite'. Quite what? Quite Dominant?.... well we can do that. Sorry you losers in Riverton are going to have a steam train roll into town and run over the silverpups.
Trust me, it will be quite quiet in Riverton on Friday night.
Yes.... PG please be 'quite'. Quite what? Quite Dominant?.... well we can do that. Sorry you losers in Riverton are going to have a steam train roll into town and run over the silverpups.
Trust me, it will be quite quiet in Riverton on Friday night.
Oh thats right.... | 4:10 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
Kinda like you did against Lone Peak and Alta!
ALTAFAN | 4:19 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
RE RE ALTAFAN, I never said they choked. They have won their region 4 years
straight (up until now). I'm not knocking that nor am I saying they choked.
I'm simply saying don't put too much into the past. The Davis and
Syracuse teams you played really weren't very good. Sorry but that's
the cold hard truth of it. Being good doesn't mean you make it to or take
state by any means but you were denied by weak teams.
Lewis QB | 4:46 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
Lewis should play QB. We will have a better chance to win!
PG will | 5:52 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
blow it! No QB - No team.
Re PG | 5:55 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
Who is your team? You are quick to point out PG faults. Anyone at the Alta game
knows PG was the better team, more physical all game long. It came down to the
kicking game. And to say "PG barely beat brighton and timpview". Well,
Alta got smoked by brighton. Same field, same players, just two weeks before PG
beat them. Amd Timpview is the favorite once again for the 4A state
championship. PG is finally getting healthy and they look ready for a playoff
run. Im not a PG fan by anymeans, but im starting to root for them. I think PG
will get to the finals
PG vs the world | 5:56 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
PG = let down
Re Lewis QB | 5:59 p.m. Oct. 29, 2009
I have known Donny since he was a sophmore, and he is one of the hardest workers
to come through PG's system. I also think he is a great QB. But if this
team is going to make a deep playoff run, Lloyd will have to be the signal
caller and Lewis needs to be back at the captain of the denfense- strong safety.
Lewis plays an important role for the vikings on the defensive side of the ball.
I think Donny would start at QB almost anywhere else though.
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