10/31/10
Congrats to Timmy
Congrats to Tim Swanson - Essex County SEC player of the week honors - week of Oct. 22nd.
10/30/10
Poise & character in a tough loss
Friday night's game was a tough one to lose (as are all losses) but nobody can watch that game and doubt the character and desire of Our Boys. They got down a bit in the 3rd quarter, but Bednarski kept them fighting by spreading out passes to Vaccaro, DeLonge & Swanson while sneaking off inside runs to Simon.
All five boys had great individual performances but mostly we saw the offensive line stepping up to give Ryan some time to get off throws. I've said all season, if you can give the backfield just a LITTLE daylight they can make things happen.
PRESS CLIPPINGS:
Jose Ortiz article from Patch.com
http://millburn.patch.com/articles/millburn-football-falls-short
Millburn Score Recaps:
1st Quarter - Swanson/Bednarski once AGAIN proved they are an incredible combination team as they hook up on a great inside move into the end zone from 21 yds out. The pair converted the extra point on a quick motion slant to the right end zone. Millburn went up 8-6 at that point.
1st half score - 8-6 Millburn leading.
Third Quarter killed us as Belleville made some good halftime adjustments and drove down the field following the opening kickoff. An interception return for a TD by their 6-5 285 lb Captain Irving Pena, then another drive put Belleville up 21-6 in the 4th.
4th Quarter - With about 11 minutes in the game, the Millburn boys stood up and proved that on this night they were not giving up. Bednarski orchestrated a great drive capped by some lightning fast catch & run plays by Senior Ben Vaccaro. Junior Dean DeLonge had 2 key catches on the drive and Ricky Simon sealed the deal with an 8yd TD run. DeLonge captured his first points in a converted extra point.
Belleville up 21-16.
Millburn Defense had their best defensive stand of the season - with key tackles from Simon & Swanson as well as Freshman Milo Freeman. The defense held Belleville to 3 & out and Millburn's O had the ball with 8 minutes to spare.
Using up the remaining clock, the offense drove from their own 35yd line down to red zone territory. On a 3rd & long, Bednarski threw for what we hoped was another connection with Swanson in the end zone. Under pressure from Belleville's D, he needed just an extra second to get Swanson in the open and instead Belleville was able to get the ball back.
Final Belleville 21 - Millburn 16.
All five boys had great individual performances but mostly we saw the offensive line stepping up to give Ryan some time to get off throws. I've said all season, if you can give the backfield just a LITTLE daylight they can make things happen.
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| Bednarski engineered a late drive that ended up just short of victory |
Jose Ortiz article from Patch.com
http://millburn.patch.com/articles/millburn-football-falls-short
Josh Shreckengost article from the Alternative Press
http://tapdev.heroku.com/articles/belleville-bests-millburn-21-16-time-runs-out-as-millers%E2%80%99-fourth-quarter-rally-falls-short-in-final-minute--2Millburn Score Recaps:
1st Quarter - Swanson/Bednarski once AGAIN proved they are an incredible combination team as they hook up on a great inside move into the end zone from 21 yds out. The pair converted the extra point on a quick motion slant to the right end zone. Millburn went up 8-6 at that point.
1st half score - 8-6 Millburn leading.
Third Quarter killed us as Belleville made some good halftime adjustments and drove down the field following the opening kickoff. An interception return for a TD by their 6-5 285 lb Captain Irving Pena, then another drive put Belleville up 21-6 in the 4th.
4th Quarter - With about 11 minutes in the game, the Millburn boys stood up and proved that on this night they were not giving up. Bednarski orchestrated a great drive capped by some lightning fast catch & run plays by Senior Ben Vaccaro. Junior Dean DeLonge had 2 key catches on the drive and Ricky Simon sealed the deal with an 8yd TD run. DeLonge captured his first points in a converted extra point.
Belleville up 21-16.
Millburn Defense had their best defensive stand of the season - with key tackles from Simon & Swanson as well as Freshman Milo Freeman. The defense held Belleville to 3 & out and Millburn's O had the ball with 8 minutes to spare.
Using up the remaining clock, the offense drove from their own 35yd line down to red zone territory. On a 3rd & long, Bednarski threw for what we hoped was another connection with Swanson in the end zone. Under pressure from Belleville's D, he needed just an extra second to get Swanson in the open and instead Belleville was able to get the ball back.
Final Belleville 21 - Millburn 16.
10/27/10
Senior Night Coming & press clippings from Shabazz
Gang - this is it for the Senior Parents - the last home game - Almost unbelievable that is it coming to a close. Many many good years and good memories.
Press Clippings - Not much in the paper except 3 weekend heroes - Ryan Bednarski & Tim Swanson were noticed for offense - Ryan had about 180 yds passing and Tim caught 10 passes for 152 yds and 1 touchdown. Max Wasserman was noted for 10 tackles - 2 for losses, one forced fumble & one fumble recovery.
Jose Ortiz had a small piece on Tim:
http://millburn.patch.com/articles/tennis-doubles-team-at-the-core-swanson-shines-in-football
Mo Bednarski made a note of everything happening on Friday - I recap below:
Press Clippings - Not much in the paper except 3 weekend heroes - Ryan Bednarski & Tim Swanson were noticed for offense - Ryan had about 180 yds passing and Tim caught 10 passes for 152 yds and 1 touchdown. Max Wasserman was noted for 10 tackles - 2 for losses, one forced fumble & one fumble recovery.
Jose Ortiz had a small piece on Tim:
http://millburn.patch.com/articles/tennis-doubles-team-at-the-core-swanson-shines-in-football
Mo Bednarski made a note of everything happening on Friday - I recap below:
Millers Football Families,
This Friday Night, Oct 29 is Senior Recognition Night. It will be the last time the 2010 Senior Millers will take the field to play their last Home Game at Millburn HS. L
As is tradition, we recognize the Senior Football Players, Managers and Cheerleaders along with their parents who have supported them over the years. The Ceremony begins at 6:30 as each player is called out onto the field by Dr. D’Alessio and is presented with flowers by Coach Guarino. The players then give the flowers to their parents or family member. Everyone says “Cheese” and a picture of all of the Seniors and their Parents is taken and published in the Item.
Senior Parents are asked to arrive at the field by 6:15.
John Serrutto will be announcing this last 2010 Home Game to be televised on HomeTowne TV that is being paid for by the 5th Quarter Club.
The 2010 Millburn Football Program is finished and will be available at this Game!
Melissa Simon has done an “amazing job” and you will certainly be “shocked and awed” by this wonderful keepsake of 2010 Football Memories she has created for the 2010 Football Teams & Coaches and Families. Each family will receive 1 free copy on behalf of the 5th Quarter Club and additional copies will be available for $5. They won’t last long!
The Raffle Tickets for the Giants Game Tickets, Autographed Football and Visa Gift Card will be drawn by Dr. Miron at half time. Sue & Mark Montuoro have done an incredible job – tirelessly selling tickets anywhere and everywhere they can. Thanks for all your efforts!
Friday, Oct 29 will be a “Special Millburn Football Night” – hope to see you there!
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| Millburn Senior Varsity |
10/16/10
Millburn Wins At Home
Fantastic to see our Millburn boys finally score a win. Some nice press at:
In today's hard copy edition of the star ledger By Mike Kinney:
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/71023064527286035/millburn-29-barringer-8-high-school-football-scores-and-results/
Online from Patch.com's Jose Ortiz:
http://millburn.patch.com/articles/miller-football-picks-up-first-win
Also - in case anyone missed it, Jose Ortiz put together a nice wrap-up of the remaining games for our boys last Thursday:
http://millburn.patch.com/articles/mhs-football-squad-is-up-against-the-ropes
In today's hard copy edition of the star ledger By Mike Kinney:
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/71023064527286035/millburn-29-barringer-8-high-school-football-scores-and-results/
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| End Zone catch from Star Ledger's Steve Holstein |
Online from Patch.com's Jose Ortiz:
http://millburn.patch.com/articles/miller-football-picks-up-first-win
Also - in case anyone missed it, Jose Ortiz put together a nice wrap-up of the remaining games for our boys last Thursday:
http://millburn.patch.com/articles/mhs-football-squad-is-up-against-the-ropes
10/11/10
Thanksgiving Pie Order Form & Tuesday Game Films
Gang - two HOT ITEMS:
- Join all of us TUESDAY night (10/13) at 7pm - MHS room 125 for Coaches Game Film Night. Coach G & Silvagni will give us an in-depth analysis of our last game vs. Columbia. REALLY WORTH JOINING US! Please come.
- Look DOWN at our High School Football links section of the blog for the form to order some delicious Thanksgiving Pies.
How about some pictures?
Forget the score - take a look at the cool pics that Mark M took this weekend. Someday he will have to explain why he would not let Susan take the pics at Columbia. Either way the shots are great - Thanks!
http://photobucket.com/Columbia10-9-10
The Patch.com write-up is at:http://millburn.patch.com/millburn
http://photobucket.com/Columbia10-9-10
The Patch.com write-up is at:http://millburn.patch.com/millburn
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| Ry back to pass |
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| Captains Swanson, Vaccaro, Bednarski |
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| Bednarski kick attempt |
10/2/10
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