Video: Masuk Head Coach John Murphy

Masuk had a tremendous regular season in 2006, only to fall short in the SWC championship and Class L playoffs to Bunnell. Those two losses were the only blemishes on the Panthers record. Head coach John Murphy talks about what it's going to take to get back into both games, and go further than it did last season.

Video: Brookfield head Coach Rich Angarano

Brookfield could be a very good team this season, but right now it's too tough to tell. While they have talent, its not all on the field at the same time due to injuries. That showed Tuesday when the Bobcats had trouble containing New Canaan, and Angarano said the team had its problems against Fairfield Prep, too.

Video: Masuk Linebacker Scott Christy

Now that he is a returning all-state player, Masuk senior linebacker Scott Christy has a target on his back. Click below to see how Christy's plans to handle that, and how the Panthers plan to approach the 2007 season.

Video: Let's Not Forget the Masuk Defense

Let's be fair here - the Masuk defense looked very good against Greenwich, especially on this opening Cardinal drive. The Panthers picked Greenwich quarterback Tucker Stafford once, and recovered a Cardinal fumble in its 21-14 loss.

Video: Masuk vs. Greenwich

Masuk looked pretty good today against Greenwich, though Greenwich won the scrimmage 21-14. Ray Palmer has a good command of the Masuk offense, and the Panthers weren't intimidated by Blue Chip recruit Jonathan Meyers.

Here's the first drive of the scrimmage, capped by a Palmer to Niko Guerrera touchdown.

Scrimmage Report: Bunnell Looks Like Real Deal

Went to a pair of scrimmages yesterday and got to see three teams in action: Barlow (for the second time this preseason, that's just the way these jamborees go), Bunnell, and New Milford.

I'm ready to say Bunnell is going to repeat as SWC champion.

Chris Sloat not only looks like an able replacement to Steve Smith at quarterback, but the junior is proving to be a leader as well. And his teammates are responding.

The Bulldogs also return Mike Easley and Sam Stringfellow at receiver spots, and have a pair of bruising running backs in Mario Guerrero and Oilver Aurelia who proved tough to bring down.

Here's a video of Sloat talking about the pressure to replace Smith, and the outlook for the 2007 Bulldogs.

Live From the FC Podcast Available

Thanks again to Matt Levine, Jason Intrieri, and Rob Adams for coming on the Internet radio show today. It appears only the first 30 minutes is archived, so some of the closing comments are going to be missing (lesson learned!). But that includes the thanks to three sponsors: Pamby Motors of Ridgefield, BlueStreak Sports Training, and Elite Passing Academy.

Pretty much we're talking about what you're expecting us to. A lot of FCIAC football. Who is hot, who is on the upswing, etc. Tried to slip in some SWC football here, but the show was stacked with SWC guys. Hopefully next week we'll bring some East of Route 25 flavor to the show (If I can quote Biggo!)

After all, I owe it to the SWC faithful.

Click here for the Podcast.

Live Action: Trinity Catholic at Immaculate

Here it is, as promised, better late than never. It's video footage of this past Sunday's Trinity Catholic-Immaculate scrimmage.

More to come though. I have some clips on video tape, and this is just the digital stuff. Hopefully soon I'll get that up.