Pinellas preseason notes
Here are some things to keep an eye on in Friday's preseason games.
* Countryside's offensive line is inexperienced (one returning starter) and is battling injuries. That's not good considering the Cougars are facing Alonso and defensive lineman Demonte McAllister, a four-star recruit who has committed to FSU.
* Keswick Christian running back/linebacker Jacobi Wheeler returns to play his former schhol when the Crusaders face St. Petersburg Catholic. Wheeler transferred from SPC to Keswick this summer.
* Because of paperwork problems, Pinellas Park is dressing roughly 20 players for its game against Bradenton Manatee.
* Several schools have to decide on quarterbacks. The biggest battles are at Boca Ciega, Clearwater Central Catholic, East Lake, Lakewood and Northeast.
Any other thoughts come to mind?
-- BOB PUTNAM, Times Staff Writer
The St. Petersburg Times High School Sports blog is written and compiled by the Times preps sports staff from Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties. We invite your participation in the comments area.
Did Carden steal the paperwork? PEE- PARK
Posted by: | August 29, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Ppark is playin with 20 players and manatee probably has 90.. hahah good luck you gonna need it... lol
Posted by: | August 29, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Csides O line might be inexpierenced but they have some big boys that will be great in the future. T Pierson, sophmore 6-4 & 225lbs, T Moore sophmore 6-5 & 250lbs..the kid can already bench 300lbs. Rebuilding year this year but 09 & 10 they will dominate!!
Posted by: Csmack | August 29, 2008 at 01:20 PM
the coach should have a fund setup to pay for players who couldnot afford K12insurance. $70 this year!
but thats okay..Pinellas Park will bounce back! Keep your heads up!
Posted by: | August 29, 2008 at 01:07 PM
D Roberts will run all over Alonso's Defense...120+yards rushing atleast 2tds....just like last years game vs Alonso as a JR!!!...FSU..whatever!
CSIDE!!!!!!!!
Posted by: CougarCrazee | August 29, 2008 at 01:03 PM
PAPERWORK...COME ON...arrest paperwork,school paperwork????
what is he talking about
20PLAYERS...lol
Posted by: | August 29, 2008 at 12:06 PM
chris ramsey,chris molina..year before that tom seaver
Posted by: | August 29, 2008 at 12:05 PM
How can you not explain the paperwork problem more? If it was paperwork then they shouldn't have been practicing anyway.
Posted by: Bill | August 29, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Will P Park have enough players for a JV squad?
Posted by: yutah | August 29, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Bob: Only dressing 20 players because of "paperwork" problems, the day of the first game? Me thinks a true reporter would ferret that one out.
Posted by: Curious Mind | August 29, 2008 at 09:01 AM
who was last years D-1 olineman?
Posted by: | August 29, 2008 at 07:55 AM
The O-Line is ready ,OL joe crews will handle Demonte McAllister
Every year the Cougars produce D1 OL>this year is crews wears those shoes!
GO COUGARS!
Posted by: CSIDE! | August 29, 2008 at 07:50 AM