Corona del Sol moved to the top of this week’s Tribune football rankings because the Aztecs are undefeated and the way they’ve gone about disposing of their first three opponents.
Wins of 41-7, 37-12 and 50-8 have been dominant. While Dobson and Red Mountain don’t appear to be as strong as they were last year, neither was ever in the game against Corona. The Aztecs have forced 12 turnovers and given up just two offensive TDs. Both came in the second half, likely with some reserves getting some playing time.
That’s not to say Hamilton and Brophy may be better teams based on playing better opponents so far. But if USC were to lose next week to Oregon State, or anyone later on for that matter, and another solid team in the country was still unbeaten the Trojans wouldn’t be No. 1 either.
The top ranking is Corona’s to maintain now. They’ll get tested before the season is done. And as it nearly always does in football, the cream will rise to the top in the end.
Don’t dis the Aztecs, not yetSeptember 17th, 2008, 12:54 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Les WillseyLeave a Reply |
