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NFL hit rules

Should Some Penalties be Reviewable?

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    Votes: 12 60.0%
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    Votes: 3 15.0%
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    Votes: 5 25.0%

I know the NFL needs to do more to protect the athletes! However I am still on the fence with some of the penalties being called!

They are being missed called & having the tendency to be game changing.

What are your thoughts on Cam Newton hit?

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GO START THE BUS... OVERNIGHTER

Week 3 of Go Start the Bus. Some overnight trips here, just along way.
All trips are roundtrip miles


10 Albq Schools Eldorado, Sandia, and La Cuevas vs Las Cruces schools Mayfield, Onate and Centennial 446 miles
9. Jal vs Capitain 458 Miles
8.Las Cruces at Cleveland 472 miles
7. Rio Rancho vs Clovis 484 miles
6. Crownpoint NM vs Hot Springs NM 518 miles
5. Artesia at Valencia 526 Miles
4. Taos at NMMI 546 Miles
3. Socorro at Raton 610 miles
2. Mesilla Valley at Logan 660 Miles
1. Melrose vs Mancos Colorado 870 Miles oddly enough Melrose Fl to Houston is the same distance and New Orleans is only 10 miles further. We will leave the light on for you.
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Week Three Coverage | Game Previews

Week Three Coverage and Features

Monday: Fab 50 Rankings
Monday: Classification Rankings
Tuesday: Player of The Week from Week Two
Tuesday: Most Likely To Upset
Tuesday: Best Chance at 3-0
Tuesday: Top 40 Defenders After Two Weeks
Wednesday: Top 25 Preview (Below)
Thursday: Small School Division Preview
Thursday: Staff Picks
Thursday: NMPreps Tackle Twelve (State Tournament Predictions)
Friday: Rapid Fire
Friday: Weekend Trends. Grine Bold Picks
Friday: 5 Questions for Top-25

Friday: LIVE SCORES

All: It's Friday: The Week Three One Stop

TOP 50 GAME PREVIEWS

No. 1 Rio Rancho (2-0) at No. 7 Clovis (2-0): The number one team in the state of New Mexico continues their difficult schedule with another Top-10 battle with the Clovis Wildcats (No. 7 NMPreps.com Fab 50). The Clovis Wildcats have been on a scoring frenzy early this season averaging 40 points per game but being dominate on defense as well. The Rio Rancho Rams are off to a hot start with a win over Mayfield (No. 4) and a Top-5 team from El Paso. However, the Rams enter the game with banged up Josh Foley and it could create the opportunity for an upset. Rio Rancho however will just call the next Ram up with a deep, talented roster. Rio Rancho will try to keep the scoring lower than usual because a shootout might be tough to overcome if Foley is out.

Prediction: Rio Rancho 28, Clovis 27

No. 2 Cleveland (2-0) vs No. 3 Las Cruces (2-0): The game of the week could very well between the second ranked Cleveland Storm and the third ranked Las Cruces Bulldawgs. Cleveland continues to look vulnerable this season, scrapping out wins late in the game but the are getting the job done. Las Cruces improved from week one to week two, or better yet from week one (first half) to week two. Cleveland will absolutely have to play four quarters in this game as we know Las Cruces only gets better as the game goes on.

Prediction: Las Cruces 33, Cleveland 23

No. 3 Las Cruces (2-0) at No. 2 Cleveland (2-0): The game of the week could very well between the second ranked Cleveland Storm and the third ranked Las Cruces Bulldawgs. Cleveland continues to look vulnerable this season, scrapping out wins late in the game but the are getting the job done. Las Cruces improved from week one to week two, or better yet from week one (first half) to week two. Cleveland will absolutely have to play four quarters in this game as we know Las Cruces only gets better as the game goes on.

Prediction: Las Cruces 33, Cleveland 23

No. 4 Mayfield (1-1) vs No. 6 Eldorado (1-1): The better 1-loss team is? This could be the game to determine the fate for the other win their seed comes out when the brackets are revealed. Mayfield, shaky in the opening game rebounded well last week. Eldorado made a statement with a win over Volcano Vista last week after letting the opener against Las Cruces go by. Eldorado can score, Mayfield can't afford a shootout with them because unlike LC they haven't lit up the scoreboard much this season.

Prediction: Eldorado 40, Mayfield 24

No. 5 Artesia (2-0) vs No. 44 Valencia (0-2): Artesia is the top team in 5A, Valencia is not. Not really much to write in this contest as it could be over by the time we finish typing this preview. Artesia just loaded with weapons will score at will. Valencia will need to get creative if they won't to go four quarters. This program is a couple years away from returning to a deep playoff threat. Look for Artesia QB Taylor Null to rack up some Mr. Football numbers along with the supporting caste members.

Prediction: Artesia 50, Valencia 7

No. 6 Eldorado (1-1) vs No. 4 Mayfield (1-1): The better 1-loss team is? This could be the game to determine the fate for the other win their seed comes out when the brackets are revealed. Mayfield, shaky in the opening game rebounded well last week. Eldorado made a statement with a win over Volcano Vista last week after letting the opener against Las Cruces go by. Eldorado can score, Mayfield can't afford a shootout with them because unlike LC they haven't lit up the scoreboard much this season.

Prediction: Eldorado 40, Mayfield 24

No. 7 Clovis (2-0) vs No. 1 Rio Rancho (2-0): The number one team in the state of New Mexico continues their difficult schedule with another Top-10 battle with the Clovis Wildcats (No. 7 NMPreps.com Fab 50). The Clovis Wildcats have been on a scoring frenzy early this season averaging 40 points per game but being dominate on defense as well. The Rio Rancho Rams are off to a hot start with a win over Mayfield (No. 4) and a Top-5 team from El Paso. However, the Rams enter the game with banged up Josh Foley and it could create the opportunity for an upset. Rio Rancho however will just call the next Ram up with a deep, talented roster. Rio Rancho will try to keep the scoring lower than usual because a shootout might be tough to overcome if Foley is out.

Prediction: Rio Rancho 28, Clovis 27

No. 8 Onate (1-1) vs No. 10 Sandia (2-0): We continue to highlight one exciting list of games that are taking place in week three. This one is the game that will have playoff implications and more importantly who gets the better seed in November. Onate after week one was a talk of being a possible dark horse with a narrow loss to Cleveland, then week two when they should have dominated they didn't. Sandia has been nothing but dominate this season but can they do that against a team ranked in the Top-25? This one will be a mixed bag of emotions with an offense in Sandia that has talent, left and right against the defense that Onate has talent wise.

Prediction: Sandia 24, Onate 17

No. 9 Centennial (2-0) vs No. 13 La Cueva (1-1): Another North vs South contest that has plenty of playoff answers to be revealed. Lose and it could cost you a home game, lose and it might cost you a playoff spot. Centennial fought back last week against fellow District 2-6A foe for the La Cueva Bears in the Manzano Monarchs. A measuring stick for both teams as the Bears look to get the upset win that they almost made the right gamble on against No. 2 Cleveland in week two. La Cueva plays to their offensive strength they can upset, Centennial allows them to put points up they might not have enough to climb back against a better O.

Prediction: Centennial 29, La Cueva 26

No. 10 Sandia (2-0) vs No. 8 Onate (1-1): We continue to highlight one exciting list of games that are taking place in week three. This one is the game that will have playoff implications and more importantly who gets the better seed in November. Onate after week one was a talk of being a possible dark horse with a narrow loss to Cleveland, then week two when they should have dominated they didn't. Sandia has been nothing but dominate this season but can they do that against a team ranked in the Top-25? This one will be a mixed bag of emotions with an offense in Sandia that has talent, left and right against the defense that Onate has talent wise.

Prediction: Sandia 24, Onate 17

No. 11 Manzano (1-1) vs No. 22 Cibola (0-2): Featured in our Week Three Upset Games to Watch, the Manzano Monarchs still needing to the critics (Grine). Manzano, has played well above expectations but this game could serve as the unofficial play-in bubble type of game. The Monarchs look to be playing well on both ends while Cibola has been either really good on offense or shutout. Can Cibola put up points against a good defense in Manzano, a team with some underrated talent thus far. Should be a game to watch that we aren't thinking about with other high profile games but something is telling me to not miss this one.

Prediction: Manzano 26, Cibola 10


No. 12 Volcano Vista (1-1) vs No. No. 28 West Mesa (1-1): The theme in the teens is the potential for upset. Volcano Vista earned some props after a week one smack down win, but didn't have the follow up we hoped to give them that contender title. West Mesa is the best team in their district, however that has earned much respect. This game could do that for them. Volcano Vista will need a solid offensive showing, West Mesa can't allow 40-points again without any production on the offensive side of the ball. Now is the chance to get a team that is down or will Volcano Vista come out with revenge on their mind after last week, taking it out on West Mesa?

Prediction: Volcano Vista 37, West Mesa 13

No. 13 La Cueva (1-1) vs No. 9 Centennial (2-0): Another North vs South contest that has plenty of playoff answers to be revealed. Lose and it could cost you a home game, lose and it might cost you a playoff spot. Centennial fought back last week against fellow District 2-6A foe for the La Cueva Bears in the Manzano Monarchs. A measuring stick for both teams as the Bears look to get the upset win that they almost made the right gamble on against No. 2 Cleveland in week two. La Cueva plays to their offensive strength they can upset, Centennial allows them to put points up they might not have enough to climb back against a better O.

Prediction: Centennial 29, La Cueva 26

No. 14 Piedra Vista (2-0) vs Durango, Colorado (1-1): The Piedra Vista Panthers have had to prove they are legit, two weeks in a row. Well, notice taken Panthers as they look to be one of the final teams standing at 3-0 in 6A football. The Panthers were tasked with winning all of their pre-district games if they wanted any chance at the playoffs. So far so good. Also, Durango, who went undefeated last season should cause too much trouble this season as they are currently in rebuild losing last week to No. 39 Aztec, 13-12. How long can they continue going? The offense has plenty of weapons but so does the defense, you could see both shine real well in this game.

Prediction: Piedra Vista 42, Durango, Co. 12

No. 15 Los Lunas (2-0) vs No. 37 Del Norte (0-1-1): The Los Lunas Tigers had a playoff show down last week and answered the call on the road. Del Norte neither helped or hurt their playoff chances after tying with Farmington (20-20). Not likely for any upset watch in this game but maybe showing some fight could prove to help their worth for a playoff seed. Los Lunas is blessed with too much talent for the Knights in this contest. Del Norte, has been better from week one to week two but the offense will need to match that fire power of the the Tigers offense.

Prediction: Los Lunas 45, Del Norte 14

No. 16 Alamogordo (1-1) vs No. 33 Valley (0-2): The Alamogordo Tigers will look to regroup after a tough battle loss to No. 15 Los Lunas last week. Valley, who hasn't shown up on the offensive side of the ball much this season will need to make huge strides if they want any chance at an upset. The loss could drop the Vikings further in the rankings and start thinking about 2017. Alamogordo can't afford a bad loss, the Los Lunas one will not hurt, but if they can't rebound smoothly a loss here could create more questions and a spiral (we all remember last seasons spiral).

Prediction: Alamogordo 33, Valley 12

No. 17 St. Pius X (2-0) vs No. 42 Hope Christian (2-0): The Sartans enter the game a heavy favorite over the Hope Christian Huskies as two Albuquerque Private schools collide. While Hope has shined in two wins over Taos and Albuquerque Academy behind the running of Neal Taylor (289-yards) the St. Pius defense is loaded everywhere. The Sartans have only allowed 15-points this season and backed with an offense that has even more weapons this could be an early exit.

Prediction: St. Pius X 50, Hope Christian 6

No. 18 Roswell (2-0) vs No. 20 Hobbs (0-2): Considering the Coyotes loss of key players, nobody truly knew what to expect from the Roswell roster. Facing inferior competition in the opening games winning 58-0 (Gadsden) and 54-6 (Ruidoso) this could be one of the better unknown juggernauts. Hobbs has struggled out the gate this season dropping opening games by large margins and this one, if they let it, could end in the same fashion that both teams have experienced this season. Ranked close, Roswell still the heavy favorite in this match.

Prediction: Roswell 33, Hobbs 14

No. 19 Belen (2-0) vs No. 24 Farmington (0-1-1): What could turn out to be a playoff game or playoff play-in game is one of the little discussed match between an improved Belen team against a Farmington team that we are waiting to see live up to the preseason hype. Belen has been a scoring machine winning last week 63-22 while Farmington dropped the first game going scoreless and then finishing in a rare tie with a team outside the Top-25. This could be the test we have waited for, for both teams. In or out? However, Belen can't afford to lose and the way they have been playing their offense might deem to much for a Farmington team not playing up to potential.

Prediction: Belen 37, Farmington 21

No. 20 Hobbs (0-2) at No. 18 Roswell (2-0): Considering the Coyotes loss of key players, nobody truly knew what to expect from the Roswell roster. Facing inferior competition in the opening games winning 58-0 (Gadsden) and 54-6 (Ruidoso) this could be one of the better unknown juggernauts. Hobbs has struggled out the gate this season dropping opening games by large margins and this one, if they let it, could end in the same fashion that both teams have experienced this season. Ranked close, Roswell still the heavy favorite in this match.

Prediction: Roswell 33, Hobbs 14

No. 21 Carlsbad (0-2) at No. 23 Goddard (1-1): Two teams ranked near each other, two teams with different story lines early into the 2016 season. Carlsbad still on the learning curve dropping opening games to Artesia and Clovis, two teams ranked in the Top-10. Goddard looked like Goddard of old in the opener only to drop one at home to Piedra Vista. This game could be another to cause trouble for the Rockets of Goddard with a Carlsbad team that is underrated on defense. Keeping it low and tight, Carlsbad could sneak up on the Rockets.

Prediction: Carlsbad 20, Goddard 18

No. 22 Cibola (0-2) vs No. 11 Manzano (1-1): Featured in our Week Three Upset Games to Watch, the Manzano Monarchs still needing to the critics (Grine). Manzano, has played well above expectations but this game could serve as the unofficial play-in bubble type of game. The Monarchs look to be playing well on both ends while Cibola has been either really good on offense or shutout. Can Cibola put up points against a good defense in Manzano, a team with some underrated talent thus far. Should be a game to watch that we aren't thinking about with other high profile games but something is telling me to not miss this one.

Prediction: Manzano 26, Cibola 10

No. 23 Goddard (1-1) vs No. 21 Carlsbad (0-2): Two teams ranked near each other, two teams with different story lines early into the 2016 season. Carlsbad still on the learning curve dropping opening games to Artesia and Clovis, two teams ranked in the Top-10. Goddard looked like Goddard of old in the opener only to drop one at home to Piedra Vista. This game could be another to cause trouble for the Rockets of Goddard with a Carlsbad team that is underrated on defense. Keeping it low and tight, Carlsbad could sneak up on the Rockets.

Prediction: Carlsbad 20, Goddard 18


No. 24 Farmington (0-1-1) at No. 19 Belen (2-0): What could turn out to be a playoff game or playoff play-in game is one of the little discussed match between an improved Belen team against a Farmington team that we are waiting to see live up to the preseason hype. Belen has been a scoring machine winning last week 63-22 while Farmington dropped the first game going scoreless and then finishing in a rare tie with a team outside the Top-25. This could be the test we have waited for, for both teams. In or out? However, Belen can't afford to lose and the way they have been playing their offense might deem to much for a Farmington team not playing up to potential.

Prediction: Belen 37, Farmington 21

No. 25 Moriarty (2-0) vs No. 30 St. Michael's (2-0): Moriarty has enjoyed its welcoming party to 4A football, ranked number one in the classification this preseason they have backed it with opening wins of 47-0 and 41-0. St. Michael's a veteran in the classification will look to bring that party to an end as the toughest opponent yet for the Pintos. St. Michael's will need to look better on both ends of the ball, especially the offense as Moriarty has been a pleasant beast on with a pair of shutouts. If it comes down to offense Moriarty, if it comes to defense a wash as St. Michael's has been a strength as well holding teams to 18 and 12.

Prediction: Moriarty 22, St. Mikes 14

Outside the Top-25

No. 26 Hatch Valley (2-0) vs Centennial Junior Varsity (N/A): The defending champs have looked solid early on, in championship form. Prediction: Hatch, 40-10.

No. 27 Robertson (2-0) vs Santa Rosa (0-2): Robertson has all the weapons to dominate against a struggling Santa Rosa team. Prediction: Robertson, 35-12.

No. 28. West Mesa (1-1) vs No. 12 Volcano Vista (1-1): West Mesa has the chance to sneak up on a wounded Hawks team. Prediction: Volcano Vista, 37-13.

No. 29 Portales (2-0) vs West Las Vegas (2-0): West is off to a great start, Portales is a different beast though in a different tier. Prediction: Portales 42-12.

No. 30 St. Michael's (2-0) vs No. 25 Moriarty (2-0): Like this game as the contender vs real contender game. Notice I didn't say pretender - both should play late into playoffs. Prediction: Moriarty 22-14.

No. 31 Estancia (1-1) vs Tucumari (0-2): Estancia is putting up 38 points a game, Tucumcari allowing 36 a game. Estancia should roll easy. Prediction: Estancia, 40-13.

No. 32 Capital (0-2) vs Santa Fe (0-1): The game that could become the upset of week three with a non-Top 50 team winning. Capital looking to re-group, Santa Fe looking to end the streak. Prediction: Santa Fe, 24-21 *UPSET PICK

No. 33 Valley (0-2) vs No. 16 Alamogordo (1-1): Valley could be off to a rocking 0-3 start playing against their third consecutive Top-25 team. Alamogordo coming off an emotional loss could take out some anger. Prediction: Alamogordo 33-12.

No. 34 Atrisco Heritage Academy (0-2): Open during week three.

No. 35 Albuquerque (1-1): Open during week three.

No. 36 Miyamura (2-0): Open during week three.

No. 37 Del Norte (0-1-1) vs No. 15 Los Lunas (2-0): It doesn't get much easier for the Knights as they face a red hot Los Lunas team. I like the Knights but there is no endangering this Tiger. Prediction: Los Lunas, 45-14.

No. 38 Lordsburg (1-1) vs Tularosa (0-2): This one could get ugly as Lordsburg the top dawg in 2A will go against a Tularosa who is finding it hard to locate the end zone only having 6-points between two games. Prediction: Lordsburg 48-3.

No. 39 Aztec (1-1) vs Bayfield (1-1): Aztec is coming off a close 13-12 win over Durango, Colorado last week they hope to grab another against Bayfield, Colorado. Bayfield handled Bloomfield last week 35-0. Prediction: Bayfield 24-23.

No. 40 Silver (0-2) vs Deming (0-2): Both teams in this southwest battle are searching for any answers. It is a toss up of teams needing a win. Neither has done well offensively with Silver averaging 9.5 a game and Deming 10.5. Deming shown better on D but competition hasn't been close to the openers for Silver. Prediction: Silver 24-20.

No. 41 Escalante (2-0) vs Dulce (1-0): The Lobos continue to be one of the top football programs in their classification. With a quick road trip to Dulce, they should continue being perfect. Prediction: Escalante 30-7.

No. 42 Hope Christian (2-0) vs No. 17 St. Pius X (2-0): Hope Christian gets their first taste of what it's like playing against a Fab 50 team in the Top-25. Could get ugly as Pius is in a completely different level. Prediction: St. Pius 50-7.

No. 43 Gadsden (1-1) vs EP Cathedral, Texas (2-0): Just as quick as they entered the Fab 50 the Panthers might find themselves fighting to stay in with another tough game against Cathedral who has played well with an impressive win over Anthony, Texas. Prediction: EP Cathedral 28-13.

No. 44 Valencia (0-2) vs No. 5 Artesia (2-0): Soon will come the end for winless teams in the Fab 50, Valencia will need to avoid a mercy rule. It could be a tall task as they host the 5th ranked team in the state. Prediction: Artesia 50-7.

No. 45 Los Alamos (1-1) vs Grants (0-2): Los Alamos was part of the group that surged into the rankings after week one wins. Their follow up like others wasn't the best. Good news is they get a Grants team that is near the bottom of the classification. Prediction: Los Alamos 35-10.

No. 46 Kirtland Central (1-1) vs Montezuma-Cortez, Colorado (1-1): Just how good will the Broncos will be in 2016? This game could be the measuring stick to some extent. Should be a close game with both evenly matched. Prediction: Kirtland Central 33-30.

No. 47 Bloomfield (0-2): Open.

No. 48 Ruidoso (0-2) vs No. 49 Lovington (0-2): The Warriors and Wildcats are both in need of a win. They have both played a good schedule so far and might be the game they have been waiting for. Prediction: Lovington 27, Ruidoso 20.

No. 50 Gateway Christian (2-0) vs Magdalena (2-0): We've seen one 8-man team, ranked in the Fab 50 go down and Gateway was the team that upset that team. They hope to avoid that with a Steers team that can light up the scoreboard but they face a Gateway team that is consistent on both ends of the ball. Prediction: Gateway 34, Magdalena 30.
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Academy Invitational

The Albuquerque Academy Invitational gets underway today, with its usual strong entrants. If I were a coach, I would try to get in this tournament every year, and not just because of the quality competition. Why? Because it is a grass-field tournament. With the state tourney moving to the grass fields of Bernalillo, I would jump at the chance to play three quality games in three days on grass in Albuquerque, because that would give your team a chance to get a sense of what the state tourney will be like. The playing surface at Academy (at least on the main field) is the same kind of thick bluegrass you see in Bernalillo. For some of these teams, this will be their first games on grass this year (including the two Academy teams; neither has played a home match yet).

On the boys side, the Cleveland-Farmington and St. Pius-Los Alamos games are very good first round matches. All four of those teams are on the same side of the bracket. Cleveland is the No. 3 ranked team in 6A.

For the girls, Academy-Roswell is a good first-round matchup. Roswell is top-ranked in 5A. And St. Pius-Farmington is a nice pairing as well. St. Pius is the two-time defending state champ; don't be fooled by their 2-3 record, as two of those losses came on a recent trip to California.

Boys
:
Cleveland (6-1) vs. Farmington (1-1) - 2:00
St. Pius (0-1) vs. Los Alamos (5-1) - 2:00
Academy (4-0-1) vs. Hope Christian (3-1) - 4:00
Bosque Prep (2-3-1) vs. Goddard (2-4) - 4:00

Girls:
Sandia Prep (2-1) vs. Los Lunas (2-2) - 12:00
Hope Christian (4-0) v. Goddard (4-4) - 12:00
Farmington (3-0) v. St. Pius (2-3) - 12:00
Academy (2-3) vs. Roswell (5-0) - 2:00

YOU PICK'EM - WEEK 3

You pick the games, we keep track

Week 3 Pick'Em Games
Rio Rancho 2-0 vs. Clovis 2-0 +100 (Upset is Clovis +400)
Las Cruces 2-0 vs. Cleveland 2-0 +200 (Upset is Las Cruces +500)
Eldorado 1-1 vs. Mayfield 1-1 +300 either way
Sandia 2-0 vs. Onate 1-1 +200 (Upset is Sandia +400)
Moriarty 2-0 vs. St. Mike's 2-0 +500 either way
Centennial 2-0 vs. La Cueva 1-1 +200 (Upset is La Cueva +500)
Piedra Vista 2-0 vs. Durango 1-1 +200 (Upset is Durango +800)
Hobbs 0-2 vs. Roswell 2-0 +200 (Upset is Hobbs +600)
Cibola 0-2 vs. Manzano 1-0 +200 (Upset is Cibola +400)
Goddard 1-1 vs. Carlsbad 0-2 +200 (Upset is Carlsbad +500)
Lovington 0-2 vs. Ruidoso 0-2 +500 either way

How to pick (Just an example)
Rio Rancho
Las Cruces
Eldorado
Sandia
Moriarty
Centennial
Piedra Vista
Hobbs
Cibola
Goddard
Lovington

Preview: Ten Things in Small School Division this Week

Preview: Five Small School Games to Watch
Joshua Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we take a look at the Small School Division (3A and Below) and view some of the top games to watch.

5 Games To Watch
Rankings are classification rankings for week 3


No. 1 (8-Man) Gateway Christian (2-0) vs No. 3 (8-Man) Magdalena (2-0): Likely, the game of the week in Small School Division football as Gateway is a Fab 50 team in week three and looking to solidify as the top team in the classification. Magdalena, looks to play spoiler with a 2-0 start and impressive win last week over Mesilla.

No. 5 (3A) Texico (0-2) vs No. 3 (2A) Fort Sumner (1-0): This could be the measuring stick for both teams as Texico not off to a great start averaging 3 points per game while Fort Sumner has been somewhat of a pleasant surprise could be a late playoff team.

No. 1 (3A) Estancia (1-1) vs No. 12 (3A) Tucumcari (0-2): Estancia has will be proving the rest of the way that their two titles are not the stopping point. Tucumcari will hope to contain the Bears and avoid them running all over field.

No. 1 (2A) Lordsburg (1-1) vs No. 9 (3A) Tularosa (0-2): Johnny Plowman (QB) has been running all over the field for the Marvericks of Lordsburg averaging 226 yards (210 passing) per game. No reason to think he doesn't have a HUGE night against a struggling Tularosa team.

No. 2 (3A) Capitan (2-0) vs No. 5 (2A) Jal (1-1): Capitan is getting some early love and lighting up the scoreboard with an average of 38 points per game. Jal hasn't been far off at 25 but can they do it against a Capitan team holding teams to 10.5 per game. Jal has Freddy Castillo and Capitan has Price Bowen for players to watch.

5 Players To Watch This Week

Kari York - Eunice - The quarterback has passed for 204 yards this season, the Cardinals (0-2) take on Trinity Christian (1-1) this week.

Jarren Amaro - Dexter - SO - The young QB has passed for 200-yard this season as the second ranked Demons (2-0) could be dominant again this week against Hagerman (0-2).

Isaiah Martinez - Laguna-Acoma - JR - The junior running back has 272-yards in two games and an eye popping 5-touchdowns. The Hawks (2-0) take on Navajo Prep (0-2) this week in what could be another high scoring affair.

Price Bowen - Capitan - Jr - On the defensive side Bown and the Tigers (2-0) have been one of the best. He has 27-total tackles and 1 sack so far this season.

Joseph Martinez - Escalante - SR - The Linebacker has 25 tackles as the Escalante Lobos (2-0) are ranked in the Fab 50 and looking to improve to 3-0 with a win over Dulce (1-0).



Offsides Rule Modification 2016

Oh boy! If the refs didnt have it hard before, they are certainly gonna have a harder time next season with this new modification to the offisides rule.

From the NFHS:

Previously, an attacking player who was in an offside position at the time that the ball was played by a teammate, could be penalized and ruled offside when the ball was deflected by or rebounded from a defender to the attacking player even though the defender tried to play the ball.

The new rule changes this situation as the attacking player in an offside position when the ball was kicked by a teammate who gets a rebounded or deflected ball after it was deliberately played by the opponent (except from a deliberate save), is no longer offside and is not considered to have gained an advantage.

“An example of this new rule would be if attacking player A1 kicks the ball to teammate A2 who is in the offside position behind defender B, and defender B jumps to play the ball but is unable to control the ball as it touches the top of his/her head and deflects to Player A. In this situation, since B played the ball, A2, although in an offside position, is not offside,” Wynns said. “One important point to remember about offside is that being in an offside position does not mean that a player is offside. To be offside, a player must be involved in active play, interfering with play or an opponent, or seeking an advantage.”


Make sure your coaches know about this and light a candle for the refs who are gonna be torn to pieces by coaches and especially the PARENTS who wont know this rule change.

Teams are gonna have to adjust and I can see the number of cards for dissent going way up early in the season.
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Player Rankings Top 40 Defenders in 2016

TOP DEFENDERS 2016

THROUGH TWO WEEKS
Adam Aguirre - Bloomfield - 32 total tackles
Aj Silva - Miyamura - 2 INT
Ashton Klovenas - Rio Rancho - 1.5 sacks
Bailey Lozada-Cabbage - Santa Fe - 1INT
Benjamin Carrizal - Onate - 14 total tackles
Blane Charley - Thoreau - 1 sack
Brandon Perez - 1 INT
Cade Hackey - Hatch Valley - 2 INTs
Cade Manzanares - Roswell - 3.5 Sacks
Christian Padilla - NMMI - 2 INT
Cody Jenkins - Manzano - 1 sack
Connor Houdek - Robertson - 24 tackles
Darian Duran - Robertson - 2 sacks
David Cormier - Volcano Vista - 2 sacks, 1 INT
Diego Sanchez - Los Lunas - 24 tackles.
Donovan Gonzales - Santa Fe - 11 tackles
Estevan Espinosa - Los Lunas - 2 sacks
Fernando Acosta - Clovis - 3.5 Sacks
Fernando Lujan - Robertson - 2 sacks
Forest McKee - Onate - 12 tackles
Isaac Estada - Valley - 15 tackles
Isaac Jaramillo - Cleveland 1 sack
Isaac Urbina - Gadsden - 12 tackles
Jacob Barnhill - Sandia - 16 tackles (4 for loss), 2 sacks, 1 INT
Jacob Mena - Gadsden - 11 tackles and 1 int
Jake Bulling- Volcano Vista - 10 tackles, safety, fumble recovery for a td
Jalen Smith - Albuquerque - 1INT
James Martin - Onate - 2 Sacks
Javier Pavia - Albuquerque - 12 tackles
Joe Ramos - Gadsden - 2 INTs
Matt Young - Onate - 1 sack, 15 tackles
Matthew Morgan - SFIS - 2 INT
Oscar Palacios - Highland - 2 sacks
Ricardo Palma - Gadsden - 1 sack
Rudy Ceniceros - Clovis - 1.5 sacks, 22 tackles
Ryan McClain - La Cueva - 5 Sacks
Shaundre Sanchez - Highland - 2 sacks
Skyler Wadas - Clovis - 19 tackles (6 for a loss) on the season
Steve Sandoval - West Las Vegas - 25 tackles
Tat Kuchta - Clovis 12 tackles
Thomas Padilla - Socorro - 2 INT
Tyler Damron - Clovis - 1.5 sacks
Xavier Ortiz - Valley - 11 tackles
Zach Russell - Santa Fe - 1 INT

Week Three: Staff Picks

Week Three Staff Picks

Each week of the New Mexico High School Football Season, the NMPreps.com Staff picks the weekly top prep football games. Here are Josh Grine's picks for week 3.

GRINE PICKS
Record: 15-8

Rio Rancho vs Clovis: Rio Rancho
I wanted to go Clovis here but Rio Rancho has just been on a different playing field dominating two really good teams.

Las Cruces vs Cleveland: Las Cruces
Taking the young 'Dawgs in we have arrived game.

Eldorado vs Mayfield: Eldorado
Eldorado had the false start, now is the Hail Mary win.

Sandia vs Onate: Sandia
El Torro! The Matadors are legit, now you believe me after this game.

Moriarty vs St. Mikes: Moriarty
The Pintos buck the Horsemen to the ground.

Centennial vs La Cueva: Centennial
The Hawks hibernate the Bears in this one.

Piedra Vista vs Durango, Colordo: Piedra Vista
The Panthers have proven me wrong this season, they won't this week - hello 3-0.

Hobbs vs Roswell: Roswell
Roswell is playing to well and I bought my wagon ticket after week one.

Cibola vs Manzano: Manzano
The rain will be purple, I have finally jumped on board Monarchs.

Goddard vs Carlsbad: Carlsbad
Three's a charm? The Cavemen have to defrost a some point.

Lovington vs Ruidoso: Lovington
These cats walk to a big win and their head coach gets number 1.

HENDO PICKS
Record: 19-4

Rio Rancho - It's not me picking, it's history
Cleveland - Homefield advantage
Eldorado - Eagles in a shootout
Onate - Outmuscles Matadors
St. Mike's - Go Blue
La Cueva - Upset special
Piedra Vista - 2016 4 Corners Champ
Hobbs - Have to win at some point
Manzano - Epic ending expected
Goddard - Defense wins this game
Ruidoso - Paging Cisco Mayville
Side note: Have I lost my mind: I'm picking against Clovis, Las Cruces, Mayfield, and Centennial all in the same weekend???

Extra

Here is your place to talk about why you picked the Pick 'Em games but make sure that you post your picks in that thread.
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Key boys' games for the week of Sept. 5-10

Tuesday:
La Cueva at St. Pius
Hobbs at Centennial
Los Alamos at Taos

Wednesday:
Rio Rancho at Capital

Thursday:
Academy tournament first round (Hope vs. Academy, Cleveland v. Farmington, St. Pius v. Los Alamos, Goddard v. Bosque)
La Cueva at Albuquerque High
Volcano Vista at Atrisco Heritage

Friday:
Socorro at Sandia Prep
Second round games at Academy tournament

Saturday:
Cibola at Sandia
Gadsden at Las Cruces
Eldorado at Rio Rancho
Taos at Capital
Final round games at Academy tournament

  • Poll
Early Look At Week 3, Vote Top Game Next Weekend

Early Look At Week 3, Vote Top Game Next Weekend

  • Rio Rancho 2-0 vs. Clovis 2-0

    Votes: 34 40.0%
  • Las Cruces 2-0 vs. Cleveland 2-0

    Votes: 25 29.4%
  • Eldorado 1-1 vs. Mayfield 1-1

    Votes: 4 4.7%
  • Sandia 2-0 vs. Onate 1-1

    Votes: 3 3.5%
  • Moriarty 2-0 vs. St. Mike's 2-0

    Votes: 8 9.4%
  • Centennial 2-0 vs. La Cueva 1-1

    Votes: 3 3.5%
  • Piedra Vista 2-0 vs. Durango 1-1

    Votes: 1 1.2%
  • Hobbs 0-2 vs. Roswell 2-0

    Votes: 4 4.7%
  • Cibola 0-2 vs. Manzano 1-1

    Votes: 2 2.4%
  • Goddard 1-1 vs. Carlsbad 0-2

    Votes: 1 1.2%

Early Look At Week 3, Vote Top Game Next Weekend

Thursday, September 8th
Gadsden 1-1 vs. El Paso Cathedral 2-0

Friday, September 9th
Artesia 2-0 vs. Valencia 0-2
Aztec 1-1 vs. Bayfield 1-1
Capital 0-2 vs. Santa Fe 0-1
Cibola 0-2 vs. Manzano 1-1
Cobre 0-2 vs. Round Valley 2-0
Del Norte 0-1-1 vs. Los Lunas 2-0
Dolores 0-1 vs. Shiprock 2-0
Eldorado 1-1 vs. Mayfield 1-1
Escalante 2-0 vs. Dulce 1-0
Espanola 0-2 vs. Pojoaque 1-0
Estancia 2-0 vs. Tucumcari 0-2
Farmington 0-1-1 vs. Belen 2-0
Ft. Sumner 2-0 vs. Texico 0-2
Gallup 1-1 vs. Thoreau 1-1
Goddard 1-1 vs. Carlsbad 0-2
Grants 0-2 vs. Los Alamos 1-1
Hagerman 1-1 vs. Dexter 2-0
Hobbs 0-2 vs. Roswell 2-0
Hondo Valley 1-1 vs. Lake Arthur 0-1
Jal 1-1 vs. Capitan 2-0
Jefferson 0-2 vs. Chaparral 0-2
Laguna 2-0 vs. Navajo Prep 0-2
Las Cruces 2-0 vs. Cleveland 2-0
Lordsburg 1-1 vs. Tularosa 0-2
Lovington 0-2 vs. Ruidoso 0-2
Magdalena 2-0 vs. Gateway 2-0
Mancos 1-1 vs. Melrose 1-1
Mountezuma 1-1 vs. Kirtland 1-1
Newcomb 0-2 vs. Cuba 0-2
NMMI 0-2 vs. Taos 0-2
Piedra Vista 2-0 vs. Durango 1-1
Portales 2-0 vs. West LV 2-0
Rio Rancho 2-0 vs. Clovis 2-0
Robertson 2-0 vs. Santa Rosa 0-2
Sandia 2-0 vs. Onate 1-1
Santa Teresa 1-1 vs. Fabens 0-2
Silver 0-2 vs. Deming 0-2
Socorro 2-0 vs. Raton 1-1
Trinity Christian 1-1 vs. Eunice 0-2
Valley 0-2 vs. Alamogordo 1-1
Volcano Vista 1-1 vs. West Mesa 1-1

Saturday, September 10th
Santa Fe Indian 1-1 vs. McCurdy 1-1
Moriarty 2-0 vs. St. Mike's 2-0
Bernalillo 0-2 vs. Academy 1-1
Centennial 2-0 vs. La Cueva 1-1
Hot Springs 1-1 vs. Crownpoint 1-1
Logan 1-1 vs. Mesilla Valley 1-1
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Undefeated: Who Moves to 3-0?

Best Chances of Going 3-0 This Week
Grine

6A Football
Sandia (2-0) vs Onate (1-1)
Rio Rancho (2-0) vs Clovis (2-0)
Centennial (2-0) vs La Cueva (1-1)
Piedra Vista (2-0) vs Durango, Colorado (1-1)
Cleveland (2-0) vs Las Cruces (2-0)

If We Had To Pick: What we know for sure is that at the very least we will see two teams at 3-0 after this week as a we have a pair of games that feature 2-0 teams as Rio Rancho, the number one team in New Mexico will take on Top-10 team in Clovis in Clovis. Cleveland plays host to an undefeated Las Cruces team. So who do we see being 3-0 after week three? The best chance is Piedra Vista beating Durango, Colorado who fell to Aztec last week (13-12). The other is Sandia who has been dominate, one of the more underrated teams in the state beating Onate. Centennial could have troubles with the dark horse in La Cueva who played well in the near comeback story for week two. Cleveland is ranked 2nd, with a huge target, that till take on a Las Cruces team with young talent that could be the story of the year.

Ranking the Teams Chances of Staying Undefeated
Piedra Vista (Best Chance of being 3-0)
Sandia
Rio Rancho
Clovis
Las Cruces
Centennial
Cleveland

  • Poll
Poll: No. 1 Rio Rancho at No. 7 Clovis

Poll: No. 1 Rio Rancho at No. 7 Clovis

  • No. 1 Rio Rancho

    Votes: 33 57.9%
  • No. 7 Clovis

    Votes: 24 42.1%

Who wins?

Week Three Previews

No. 1 Rio Rancho (2-0) at No. 7 Clovis (2-0): The number one team in the state of New Mexico continues their difficult schedule with another Top-10 battle with the Clovis Wildcats (No. 7 NMPreps.com Fab 50). The Clovis Wildcats have been on a scoring frenzy early this season averaging 40 points per game but being dominate on defense as well. The Rio Rancho Rams are off to a hot start with a win over Mayfield (No. 4) and a Top-5 team from El Paso. However, the Rams enter the game with banged up Josh Foley and it could create the opportunity for an upset. Rio Rancho however will just call the next Ram up with a deep, talented roster. Rio Rancho will try to keep the scoring lower than usual because a shootout might be tough to overcome if Foley is out.

Prediction: Rio Rancho 28, Clovis 27
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