Santa Margarita vs Ed's/ Xavier/Basha/DeMatha or Baylor

Assuming Elijah Williams and most of the staff returns, Jones will be a pretty strong, Tier 2 team in Florida. IIRC, they lost a key player to injury when they played at Duncanville, and that turned a fairly competitive game into a route.

Carson Palmer has it rolling at SM obviously, but Trent Mosley is the type of player they rarely have, and won't replace easily. They didn't have him for Bishop Gorman or Servite and they were a totally different offense. If Jones can hang in somewhat in the trenches, they figure to have a team speed advantage. SM hasn't yet demonstrated the ability to consistently, year over year, hang with Mater Dei and SJB. Sure, last year's teams at full strength would've been a decisive SM win. But, I wouldn't bet much on SM being as good in 2026 as they were last year. It's possible this will be a decent game, as long as Jones doesn't lose all the top players to The First Academy etc.

Assuming Elijah Williams and most of the staff returns, Jones will be a pretty strong, Tier 2 team in Florida. IIRC, they lost a key player to injury when they played at Duncanville, and that turned a fairly competitive game into a route.

Carson Palmer has it rolling at SM obviously, but Trent Mosley is the type of player they rarely have, and won't replace easily. They didn't have him for Bishop Gorman or Servite and they were a totally different offense. If Jones can hang in somewhat in the trenches, they figure to have a team speed advantage. SM hasn't yet demonstrated the ability to consistently, year over year, hang with Mater Dei and SJB. Sure, last year's teams at full strength would've been a decisive SM win. But, I wouldn't bet much on SM being as good in 2026 as they were last year. It's possible this will be a decent game, as long as Jones doesn't lose all the top players to The First Academy etc.

Their dual threat QB, RB and top 2 WR were seniors. Literally their entire offense. Gone. From a team that couldn't even crack the state top 25 at seasons end. Plus they lose like 5 of their top 6 tacklers too.

Meanwhile SM is stockpiling talent. This game will be a rout. If you aren't a mindless troll or someone with some braindead agenda, and were just looking at facts presented only, right now in February, this game is a major blowout. But if SM does start losing guys and Jones start gaining top flight guys, it could be closer.

And that is with any team that is at such a talent disparity

Assuming Elijah Williams and most of the staff returns, Jones will be a pretty strong, Tier 2 team in Florida. IIRC, they lost a key player to injury when they played at Duncanville, and that turned a fairly competitive game into a route.

Carson Palmer has it rolling at SM obviously, but Trent Mosley is the type of player they rarely have, and won't replace easily. They didn't have him for Bishop Gorman or Servite and they were a totally different offense. If Jones can hang in somewhat in the trenches, they figure to have a team speed advantage. SM hasn't yet demonstrated the ability to consistently, year over year, hang with Mater Dei and SJB. Sure, last year's teams at full strength would've been a decisive SM win. But, I wouldn't bet much on SM being as good in 2026 as they were last year. It's possible this will be a decent game, as long as Jones doesn't lose all the top players to The First Academy etc.

I think RSM is way overrated this year, they actually got Lucky that SJB somehow lost in a Rainstorm to OLU because SJB completely Dominated RSM when they played, it the Trfs Calling SJB for 20 penalties vs 3 for RSM that kept them in that game.....

RSM lost a lot from last year, SJB will be the clear Favorite in the TL and SSD1 this year.... RSM will not be the same as last year and Keats keep in Mind they lost 3 times last year which could have easily been 5 with 1pt wins over Cen10 and MD....

I think RSM is way overrated this year, they actually got Lucky that SJB somehow lost in a Rainstorm to OLU because SJB completely Dominated RSM when they played, it the Trfs Calling SJB for 20 penalties vs 3 for RSM that kept them in that game.....

RSM lost a lot from last year, SJB will be the clear Favorite in the TL and SSD1 this year.... RSM will not be the same as last year and Keats keep in Mind they lost 3 times last year which could have easily been 5 with 1pt wins over Cen10 and MD....

They just got JSerra's starting QB, their linebacker, an All-Trinity league linebacker from Servite and one of the top Sophomores in the state from Leuzinger.

And it's not even March yet.

They just got JSerra's starting QB, their linebacker, an All-Trinity league linebacker from Servite and one of the top Sophomores in the state from Leuzinger.

And it's not even March yet.

The QB transfer from JSerra is no big deal, likely won't even start at RSM.... Defensive pick up are good.... Defense will be fine, offense will not....

The QB transfer from JSerra is no big deal, likely won't even start at RSM.... Defensive pick up are good.... Defense will be fine, offense will not....

Agree

The QB transfer from JSerra is no big deal, likely won't even start at RSM.... Defensive pick up are good.... Defense will be fine, offense will not....

Last year the defense kept them in games most of the season and then the offense caught up and they became a problem for everyone

Last year the defense kept them in games most of the season and then the offense caught up and they became a problem for everyone

True!.... But they had Mosley last year, they don't have a player like him yet for this year....

Their dual threat QB, RB and top 2 WR were seniors. Literally their entire offense. Gone. From a team that couldn't even crack the state top 25 at seasons end. Plus they lose like 5 of their top 6 tacklers too.

Meanwhile SM is stockpiling talent. This game will be a rout. If you aren't a mindless troll or someone with some braindead agenda, and were just looking at facts presented only, right now in February, this game is a major blowout. But if SM does start losing guys and Jones start gaining top flight guys, it could be closer.

And that is with any team that is at such a talent disparity

In this era, it's more about being able to recruit new talent, as turnover in roster is the norm. Eli has proven he can do that for Jones. Jones is not a particularly bad choice to represent Florida. Not the best, but not bad by any means. The last three seasons, they've been on par with Lakeland. And I think they'd beat most SM teams outright. It was just the 2025 SM team which was outstanding. Carson Palmer staying on figures to make SM closer to the 2025 team than the others. But, as usual when it comes to Nolebull talking Florida vs. OOS, we see a comical level of sandbagging regarding the Florida team. It's a blowout for SM only if the Eagles are about as good or better in 2026 as they were in 2025.

In this era, it's more about being able to recruit new talent, as turnover in roster is the norm. Eli has proven he can do that for Jones. Jones is not a particularly bad choice to represent Florida. Not the best, but not bad by any means. The last three seasons, they've been on par with Lakeland. And I think they'd beat most SM teams outright. It was just the 2025 SM team which was outstanding. Carson Palmer staying on figures to make SM closer to the 2025 team than the others. But, as usual when it comes to Nolebull talking Florida vs. OOS, we see a comical level of sandbagging regarding the Florida team. It's a blowout for SM only if the Eagles are about as good or better in 2026 as they were in 2025.

What part of any fact is considered sandbagging when a team outside the top 25 of Florida who loses everyone and has not gained anyone of note, is playing a team who finished top five nationally and has already replaced key guys with top flight studs and it's only February?

I actually think it's mindless trolling when every out of state game has to be competitive and even just because the game was announced regardless of the who the teams are. I think that's stupid.

And Eli, your buddy, has shown he can't even be competitive against elite out of state teams.

In this era, it's more about being able to recruit new talent, as turnover in roster is the norm. Eli has proven he can do that for Jones. Jones is not a particularly bad choice to represent Florida. Not the best, but not bad by any means. The last three seasons, they've been on par with Lakeland. And I think they'd beat most SM teams outright. It was just the 2025 SM team which was outstanding. Carson Palmer staying on figures to make SM closer to the 2025 team than the others. But, as usual when it comes to Nolebull talking Florida vs. OOS, we see a comical level of sandbagging regarding the Florida team. It's a blowout for SM only if the Eagles are about as good or better in 2026 as they were in 2025.

NO team from Orlando, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Tampa and etc should ever play a Trinity League, California team.

NO team from Orlando, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Tampa and etc should ever play a Trinity League, California team.

Finally something we agree on! The top 5 teams in FL should just do what Lousiana top 5 teams do and schedule Cathedral. At least then they can brag about the win.

In this era, it's more about being able to recruit new talent, as turnover in roster is the norm. Eli has proven he can do that for Jones. Jones is not a particularly bad choice to represent Florida. Not the best, but not bad by any means. The last three seasons, they've been on par with Lakeland. And I think they'd beat most SM teams outright. It was just the 2025 SM team which was outstanding. Carson Palmer staying on figures to make SM closer to the 2025 team than the others. But, as usual when it comes to Nolebull talking Florida vs. OOS, we see a comical level of sandbagging regarding the Florida team. It's a blowout for SM only if the Eagles are about as good or better in 2026 as they were in 2025.

He did the same thing with last year's DLS-Lakeland game: Lakeland was way down on talent, DLS would blow them out, anyone who would say otherwise is an idiot or a troll, etc. Meanwhile, the game was about as close as a HS football game could be.

He did the same thing with last year's DLS-Lakeland game: Lakeland was way down on talent, DLS would blow them out, anyone who would say otherwise is an idiot or a troll, etc. Meanwhile, the game was about as close as a HS football game could be.

Lakeland is better than Jones and SM is a lot better than DLS. Obviously. And that prediction had more to do with Lakeland getting blown out everytime they stepped on the field from the title game. The spring game and preseason they got dog walked. Literally nothing pointed to any inspiration that they would do good. The defense played phenomenal and got the benefit of DLS breaking in new QB right out the gates.

Cherry picking one isolated incident doesn't make someone ineligible to have a rational prediction for all eternity.


I layed out the reasons I think it's gonna be a blowout. Losing everyone from a not top 25 state team. And SM gathering talent already on a national top 5 team. And it was only February. And Jones gets blown out by private OOS teams. They aren't built for it. The coach just like traveling and ass whoopings.

So can you give some reasons WHY the game will be close down to the wire?