Lens Envy: Stratford at Pomperaug

Sean Patrick Bowley at The Post says he doesn't have lens envy. Heck, I do. Just check out the video Ben Talbott's company, Bird's Eye Sports, shot at the Stratford-Pomperaug game on Friday night. I thought I'd be groundbreaking this season with a $300 camera... no dice! All it did was get wet at the FCIAC game I did.

The 3 OT classic puts Pomperaug in a three-way tie for second with Stratford and Masuk. I do not know how Bunnell's opponent in the SWC championship game (face it, they are not losing). But Pomperaug defeated Stratford, and Masuk defeated Pomperaug. So my guess in Masuk gets it? If anyone knows how it works, please leave a comment.

Today on Live From the FC...

We'll be talking with Nick Angotto, the sideline reporter for WGCH-AM 1490 about all things Greenwich, like the Cardinals' 33-0 win over Wilton last night, what he knows about Spygate, and whether or not it's too early to start talking about the FCIAC Championship game.

Also we'll take it to the SWC and talk with The One And Only Phil Soto-Ortiz, who did the huge Pomperaug-Stratford game last night for SportingNewsCT.com. We'll also get his thoughts on today's Norwalk-Staples game and see what he thinks about tailgating at Wembley.

And if it's not Joe Ryan, it will be Matt Levine (or maybe both) calling in to talk about the game the webcast on MattLevine.net last night, Stamford's 22-16 win over Fairfield Ludlowe. Not only was it the Black Knights' first win of the season, but it was marred by an ugly on-field incident with 15 seconds left to play.

So click the link above and listen live -- the show begins at 10 a.m. -- or if you're getting ready to play a game today, check back later for the replay. If you're listening live, IM your questions (via AOL IM) to livefromthefc.

Separation Friday, or a Bigger Cluster?

I'm going to stick to my guns here and say it's going to be Stratford and Bunnell meeting for the SWC Championship. So this week should be Separation Friday.

But looking at the Week 7 matchups, you never really know for sure.

Stratford visits Pomperaug, Newtown travels to Bunnell. Should Pomperaug and Newtown get the wins - and Masuk defeat Weston as it should - there will suddenly be five teams tied at 5-1 with two games left before the playoffs.

Can it happen? It's very possible. Newtown has been on a roll since losing three weeks back 40-21 to Stratford. And yes, Bunnell did put up 64 on Barlow, but trailed 21-7 at one point and had to earn the win.

Pomperaug's offense hasn't been in gear, but it's defense did hold Masuk's high-octane spread to two touchdowns. The question is, do they have the weapons to stop Torrey Mack & Octavias McKoy?

I'll play it safe here and say the two Stratford teams stay undefeated on what should be Separation Friday.

Video: Stratford Line Hits It

My plan is to hit the Trumbull-Stratford scrimmage on Monday, but an early-evening commitment may keep me from getting there.

Just in case, as I was cruising Fairfield County in search of practices today, I dropped by Longbrook Park to get a look at the Red Devils.

I tested my camera with both the MiniDV and recording direct to an SD card. So here, from the SD card, is the Stratford linemen in action:

The Buzz on Scrimmages

Who's playing who this preseason?

Here's a sneak peak at who is playing who:

Bethel:

• 8/28 at Danbury, 3:30 p.m.
• 8/31 at Jonathan Law, 7:30 p.m.
  
• 9/3 at Cheshire, 9 a.m.
• 9/7 at Derby/O'Brien Tech, 7 p.m.

Bunnell:

• 8/29 at Staples, 4 p.m.
• 9/1 at Trumbull with Barlow and Harding, 8 a.m.
• 9/4 vs. Torrington, 4:30 p.m.
• 9/7 at Wilton, 4:30 p.m.

Joel Barlow:

• 9/1 at Trumbull with Bunnell and Harding, 8 a.m.

Newtown:

• 9/1 at Seymour, 9:30 a.m.

Nonnewaug:

• 8/29, at Canton, 4 p.m.
• 9/7, at Gilbert/Northwest Regional, 4 p.m.

Pomperaug:

• 8/28, vs. Kennedy, 4:30 p.m.
• 9/1, vs. Amity, 3 p.m.
• 9/7, vs. Rocky Hill, 7 p.m.

Stratford:

• 8/27, at Trumbull, 3:30 p.m.
• 9/1, at Platt, 9 a.m.

The Buzz on Torrey Mack

Stratford is going to be a major force again this season, with Octavias McKoy and Torrey Mack in the backfield for their senior seasons. Mack recently announce he will play collegiately at University of Virginia.

Mack chose Virginia for academic reasons, but as a running back, it's also a true path to the NFL. Think Tiki Barber, think Thomas Jones. I'm sure there's more.

Click here for Stratford Star's June 21 article on Mack's announcement. Then check out some more buzz on Torrey Mack:

• Mack talks about his decision to select Virginia
• Video: Torrey Mack is electric in the open field
• Div. 1 recruiters coming to Conn. for players

And now, here's a question for you readers: Which Stratford running back is better: Mack or McKoy? Leave your comments.