November 29, 2007

NFL: Kluwe has adapted to new coaches game plan

Mineapolis Star-Tribune - Viking Insider: - While offensive linemen have learned to zone block, Chris Kluwe (LAHS '00) has transformed from a kick-it-as-far-as-you-can guy to a directional punter who coordinates coverage with the returner's fielding position. Kluwe struggled at times last season, but through 10 games in 2007, he leads the NFL with 24 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. Kluwe still is utilizing his strong leg, having tied a team record with 22 punts of 50 or more yards in a full season. (--complete article--)

September 27

ALUMNI FOOTBALL: Cason wows national TV audience; Childs breaks Boise receiving mark

Arizona fans storm field after win over Oregon

Former Griffin Antoine Cason (LAHS '04) came up big in front of a national audience when he returned an interception and a punt for a touchdown as Arizona beat then No. 2 Oregon 34-24 on Nov. 15 and ignited a massive post-game celebration in Tucson (shown right). For his efforts Cason was named National defensive player of the week.
Cason has also been named one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe award - which goes to the nation's top defensive back. The winner will be announced on ESPN on December 6.

• Arizona Wildcat Online interview with Cason - Nov. 21, 2007

Former Los Al receiver Jeremy Childs (LAHS '05) has broken the Boise State single season receiving record. Childs set the new mark late in the first quarter of Boise's 39-27 loss to No. 10 Hawaii last Friday night, catching a 19-yard pass to convert third-and-9.

One reason Hawaii quarterback was able to pick apart the Boise defense in the second half was the loss of both Bronco starting cornerbacks, including former Griffin Orlando Scandrick who injured his thumb.

•  Boise State's Childs making his assault on the record books look easy -- Idaho Statesman 11/1/07

Former Griffin Cortes Rice (LAHS '05) and his brother Rafael Rice support each other at Illinois State. Daily Vidette, IL - Oct 31, 2007

September 28, 2007

Childs scores TD, catches 4 to helps Boise State over Southern Miss., improve record to 3-1

Ex-Griffin Jeremy Childs (LAHS ’05) has become the go-to receiver for Boise State. Childs (shown right) caught four passes for 51 yards, including a 14-yard TD pass in Boise’s 38-16 win over Southern Mississippi on T
hursday night. He also caught a TD pass in last week’s win over Wyoming and is now leading the Broncos with 22 catches in 3 games, for a 13.5 yard per catch average.

Going back to last week's college action...

When former Griffin Antoine Cason (LAHS '04/Long Beach) and former Long Beach Poly wide receiver DeSean Jackson squared off in the CIF championship game in 2004, Jackson’s Poly squad came away on top- with a __-__ win.
Even though both are now among the most highly touted college players in the country, things haven’t changed much. Jackson and his Cal team downed Cason’s Arizona squad 45-27. When they were matched up, Cason limited Jackson to three catches for 39 yards and collected an interception along the way.

Former Griffin Brooks Rossman (LAHS ’03) made two 24-yard field goals and converted six of seven PATs as Kansas State trounced Missouri State 61-10.

DJ Dykes (LAHS ’03/Rossmoor) – now apparently officially going by Daniel Dykes – is making his presence known as the starting strong safety for the Colorado Buffalos who shutout Miami of Ohio 42-0 last week.

Ken Borg (LAHS ’07/Seal Beach) had an assisted tackle in Fresno State’s 52-21 loss to No. 19 Oregon.

It was a tough weekend for former Griffin Jimmy Barnes (LAHS ‘05) who threw two critical interceptions which led to touchdowns as Weber State fell 21-5 against the Division IAA (or as it’s now called “subdivision”) powerhouse Montana State in a 21-5 Bobcats. Barnes was 1-for-5 in two short stints for Weber, which is now 0-3 and in the middle of a quarterback controversy.

Former Griffin Joshua Jones (LAHS ’04), now a junior running back for the South Dakota School of Mines, scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run as the Mines downed Trinity Bible 29-0. Jones carried 14 times for 74 yards. [Jones, also announced his engagement to former Los Al softball standout Natalie Mickelson. see article.]