THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, September 6, 1995 TAG: 9509060603
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C6 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY ROBIN BRINKLEY, STAFF WRITER
LENGTH: Medium: 70 lines
Breaking down film has been a common form of scouting for decades. But there is no set policy on exchanging films.
It is generally arranged between the two coaches and done as a courtesy. Every so often the system breaks down, as was the case last week between Deep Creek and Booker T. Washington.
Booker T. coach Larry Stepney accused Deep Creek coach Jerry Carter of ``dirty tactics'' after the Hornets' 20-7 victory at Chittum Field.
Stepney says he called Deep Creek and left a message with athletic director Carl Stone saying he wanted to exchange films of the teams' scrimmages. Carter says he was told that Stepney would try to contact him about an exchange.
Stepney says he called Carter at home. Carter says he never talked to Stepney and didn't get a message on his answering machine.
``I never refuse to trade films,'' Carter said. ``He's upset because they have a good football team and got beat. They ought to win the Eastern District.''
One of the most famous film flaps occurred in 1971 when then Wilson coach Ralph Gahagan refused to trade films with T. C. Williams before their state semifinal game at Foreman Field. Wilson had one of its best teams that year featuring Baby Powell, Ton Davis, Mike Fagan and Steve Philbrick.
But Williams, a new school formed by consolidation in Alexandria, needed no special preparation. The Titans dressed 75 players and beat the Presidents, 36-14.
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE: Ocean Lakes' set school records for points, rushing yards and total yards in its 30-27 victory over Princess Anne. OK, so it was only the Dolphins' 11th game ever.
Still it's hard not to be impressed considering the Cavaliers crushed Ocean Lakes, 56-0, last season.
``We had a plan when we started last year and we've got goals,'' Ocean Lakes coach Jim Prince said. ``Right now we're a little bit ahead.''
As a relatively new school the Dolphins are still assimiliating talent.
Chad Holland, who rushed for a school-record 190 yards, was on the Cox JV last year, Prince said. Marcus Wilcox, who rushed for 96 yards and the winning touchdown, transferred from First Colonial.
They run behind one of the largest lines in the area. The Dolphins' five interior linemen average 279 pounds per man. Sonny Owens is the largest at 343, but guard junior Mike Carney (6-2, 310) is the best prospect. ``He had four pancakes against PA where he lifted the linebacker or defensive guard off his feet,'' Prince said.
RATING THE SCHEDULES: Who has the toughest schedule in South Hampton Roads? Based on the combined records of last year's opponents it's Great Bridge. The Wildcats' 10 opponents were a combined 67-43 in 1994.
Next is Wilson (64-44), followed by Oscar Smith (60-48), Maury (58-47), Churchland (59-49) and Booker T. Washington (56-48).
Great Bridge and Bayside each play four playoff teams. The Wildcats face Tallwood, Kempsville, Indian River and Deep Creek. The Marlins meet Booker T. Washington, Green Run, Kempsville and Tallwood.
The easiest schedules? Green Run (42-61), First Colonial (44-60), Norview (46-58), Tallwood (46-57) and Princess Anne (47-57).
MILESTONES: James Boyd's touchdown against Norview gave the Indian River junior 100 careeer points.
NOTES: Jessie Grant, the Southeastern District long jump champion, has transferred to Indian River and returned a kickoff in the Braves' 13-6 win over Norview . . . Paul Palumbo has replaced Fred Street as the Eastern Region coordinator. Palumbo, who coaches softball at Booker T. Washington, will handle logistics for the playoffs . . . George Washington-Danville coach Ed Martin was scheduled to undergo heart surgery Tuesday at Duke University Hospital. by CNB