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Wednesday, July 1, 2015
U17B - Competition is thick, diverse and talented
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While some may not agree with all completely, you seem to have a good pulse on things. Should be an interesting couple of weeks.
- May 1, 2015 at 3:27 PM
Did I hear correctly that SSC devastated NJ Force tonight with a 4-0 win playing without 6 starters. I'm not a SSC fan but go SSC tonight as they put NJ Force in check tonight. Tomorrow go Marlton!!!!
- May 1, 2015 at 10:37 PM
How would u possibly know that. Why would ssc play without 6 starters. Where could the possibly be.
- May 1, 2015 at 10:40 PM
As predicated NJ Force is a only a nice mid-level team. Congrats SSC.
- May 1, 2015 at 11:32 PM
For NJYS Cup it's crazy that MF or Marlboro will be out but either NJ Force or Boca will be in Semi's. Decent teams, but not in same league as any combination of the other three that will make it to the semi's. Guess it means either Marlboro or MF should pretty easily be in the final and the other three have to fight for the other spot in the Championship game. SSC got screwed too back in the first round. Not saying who is better, SSC or MF, but really? Having them play in the first round is pretty stupid. Yes we can all read gotsoccer rankings for whatever that's worth, but in no order best teams in the state are SSC, Marlton, MF, Marlboro, STA, and SDFC. Not Boca or NJ Force. Good luck everyone.
- May 2, 2015 at 1:29 AM
Is there ever a game SSC is in when there not missing starters? No other team says that after every game.
- May 2, 2015 at 7:34 AM
First of all that post was not by a SSC parent and the game was lopsided and SSC easily won. The team is experiencing a lot of serious injuries but in no way crippled as the bench is very strong.
- May 2, 2015 at 9:38 AM
ssc is always missing someone -- their starters, their academy players, etc....
- May 2, 2015 at 10:08 AM
SSC has no academy players.
- May 2, 2015 at 11:37 AM
Match fit is in trouble today, playing in Marlboro in a field of their choice (most likely small grass field) and have to deal with marlboro bias referees... Tough one
- May 3, 2015 at 9:59 AM
You are a child to even think to write something like that.
- May 3, 2015 at 10:25 AM
Truth hurts..
- May 3, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Please tell us why is childish
- May 3, 2015 at 10:35 AM
9:59 Funny comment on those points and pretty intuitive of you. Also, kind of stupid that all these semi/finals games are on grass fields every year. This always hurts the better soccer teams. Guess there are no turf fields in the whole state of NJ.
- May 3, 2015 at 11:25 AM
To say that anyone has bias refs is childish You are looking for excuses, just go out and be the better team that day and you can go brag at work. Some grass fields are not good but some grass fields are great. Do you complain when you win? Was the turf at Marlton not to your liking? Which is it, make up your mind
- May 3, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Any scores in state cup games?
- May 3, 2015 at 2:55 PM
Match Fit 4
Marlboro 1
- May 3, 2015 at 3:27 PM
Good job Matchfit. To be honest Marlboro had the better of the play in the first half. Matchfit scored 15 into the second half and a quick pk made it 2-0. Marlboro then went with 3 defenseman and it was easy pickings. No repeat for Marlboro.
- May 3, 2015 at 3:38 PM
Marlton wins against Morris in PKs.
- May 3, 2015 at 5:24 PM
NJ force goes out of both cups this weekend.
- May 3, 2015 at 5:49 PM
Holmdel hangs tough but loses.
- May 3, 2015 at 6:09 PM
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- May 3, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Marlton in both semifinals, great team run so far. Match fit should destroy boca and await the winner of Marlton vs sdfc, should be a great last two games. In the other Marlton vs Marlboro is always close and ssc vs sta should be another great two games good luck to all.
- May 3, 2015 at 8:30 PM
SSC, SDFC, Marlton, Marlboro, STA, Matchfit and Boca. Congrats to all and notice the consistency (except Boca). Coachies and players should all be rewarded for their hard work
- May 3, 2015 at 8:53 PM
Sounders hang tough? 6-0 must be pretty close then.
SDFC rangers can beat any team in the state with a performance like today's.
- May 3, 2015 at 9:26 PM
Hi I'm new to New Jersey. Used to play for LA Premier White. What are the best teams in the area. I know gotsoccer points aren't always reliable.
- May 3, 2015 at 9:32 PM
9:26. Ok dad
- May 3, 2015 at 9:35 PM
Reigning National Champs Stronghold are the best team in the state. No question. Come to us.
- May 3, 2015 at 9:39 PM
No repeat for Marlboro in NJYS State Cup this year.
- May 3, 2015 at 11:23 PM
SSC reigning national chumps. What "National" Championship did they win?
- May 4, 2015 at 12:14 AM
SSC won US club National championship
- May 4, 2015 at 7:12 AM
Not a real National Championship. That is a pay to play format. Like any other tournament. Any team can enter and play if willing to pay.
- May 4, 2015 at 8:25 AM
You are incorrect, you have to Win state championship or 1 of the regional tournaments to be invited
- May 4, 2015 at 8:38 AM
Any predictions for both state cups?
- May 4, 2015 at 9:00 AM
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- May 4, 2015 at 9:05 AM
Matchfit and STA
- May 4, 2015 at 9:07 AM
SDFC and SSC
- May 4, 2015 at 9:09 AM
SSC earned their national championship. They won, credit deserved
- May 4, 2015 at 9:14 AM
No, you see you don't get it in Holmdel/NJX land. When they think about entering the State Cup, that alone counts for a first round victory. Then if they get a bye, you guessed it, they are into the round of 16. Now here is where it gets good. If they actually win one game, they fast forward to the quarterfinals. Another result and they declare semi-final status. And if they so much as play in the semi-final, you guessed it....We're State Cup Champions!!!!! That's how they have now 3 State Championships. It's the new way to the top. And they have it perfected.
- May 4, 2015 at 9:40 AM
Marlton in both State Cup Semi's. Good work and hard work pays off!
- May 4, 2015 at 9:41 AM
9:40, seriously, what are you talking about?
- May 4, 2015 at 9:58 AM
9:40 post is funny and accurate. Previous posts (having to be from a Holmdel person) talk above this HolmdelNJX team winning State titles but they have not won any. Not even a finalist. There was a former Holmdel team in the age group that won those events. This team also writes posts including their name in with other "top" teams as if to be included among them. Only difference is that the other teams mentioned have actually won something like SC or big events. Holmdel has won stugats.
- May 4, 2015 at 11:48 AM
Regarding SSC and it's "US Club National Championship"
SSC did not win State Cup last year and the regional tournament that they entered was open to any team to enter if they payed the tournament entry fee. have to agree with previous post that it is a pay to play event.
- May 4, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Njys state cup you also have to pay to play, you still have to win. Just like the us club regional tournament. teams attended last year regional tourney Pda,sta,yms,hota,Ssc etc you still had to win to advance. Let's give credit to SSC they won the US Club national championship.
- May 4, 2015 at 1:56 PM
SSC won even though they were missing several starters.
- May 4, 2015 at 4:28 PM
No worries They brought many
- May 4, 2015 at 6:36 PM
SSC would crush SDFC at least 3-0. No question in my mind, coming from a MF supporter.
- May 4, 2015 at 7:59 PM
Agree. SSC can beat SDFC without 6 of their starters 3-0.
- May 4, 2015 at 9:25 PM
SSC parent needs to shut their mouth and let their kid play. In 2 weeks we will see who is talking, after that if SSC wins they can talk all they want. All this trash talk doesn't mean anything if you don't win it all. Anything can happen in championship weekend, for example Marlboro winning both cups last year (no disrespect to them they disserved it ) but nobody expected that, everyone thought SSC or SDFC would have one and they didn't. All I'm going to say is wait to talk all this trash, you never know what will happen on both of these crazy weekends.
- May 4, 2015 at 9:34 PM
How did SSC do when they played in a real national tournament --- Disney Showcase?
- May 5, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Where were the starters? What do you expect with us missing all those starters?
- May 5, 2015 at 7:22 AM
Dopes, all of you. SSC, SDFC or any of the other top teams play in top tournaments against the best the nation can offer. Can your team say this? Keep playing in the 4th flight of EDP local tournaments, it will get you nowhere. Being able to play the top 20 nationally ranked team is an honor and those that do have earned it.
- May 5, 2015 at 7:27 AM
Holmdel loses 6-0 to SDFC. What happened? Did they go to the bench again too early? Or were they told to just play possession and not shoot the ball?
Blowing a 3-1 lead with 4 minutes to go and then getting waxed 6-0 tells you everything you need to know about this group.
- May 5, 2015 at 7:38 AM
7:38, cut back on the coffee. Holmdel is not a top tier team, just working to get there and getting closer every day. If beating on them in this forum makes your day then you are the one with the issues.
- May 5, 2015 at 8:01 AM
Nationals that SSC won are REAL. Regional winners advance to Nationals and SSC won. Sorry to those that didnt qualify.
- May 5, 2015 at 8:31 AM
Agree that Holmdel is not a top team. The only way you'd know if they are "working" on getting there is if you are on the team. If you are on the team then you know that they have worked on padding their roster with more players (more money) after losing many of their better players. These players left because they concluded that as you stated, Holmdel is not a top team AND they are in fact not working on it.
Holmdel processes money and player cards. They beat no one. They choke in big games. Thems the facts.
- May 5, 2015 at 9:03 AM
I don't see it that way. I don't believe many see it that way. Sorry you are so negative on a team you have no affiliation with.
- May 5, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Many. Any. Words. Look at numbers. Many have left the team. As many as 10. Those who came are serial soccer travelers who defaulted to Holmdel (and Holmdel is happy to process the check.)
There are at least 8 current parents who spend a lot of time voicing their unhappiness or the "where else can I go" comment.
That's not the mark of a solid group. And the on field play is likewise weak.
- May 5, 2015 at 9:45 AM
Then leave. Pretty simple. There are other teams in your area. Howell, Marlboro, NJCSA, MatchFit, to name a few.
- May 5, 2015 at 9:54 AM
Rosters on top teams are full so chances of getting plenty of playing time is low, at least until you can prove you deserve it. Better to stay as a starter in Holmdel.
- May 5, 2015 at 10:03 AM
You might be surprised. If you are a good player you will get play time. If you question your skills, stay on Holmdel.
- May 5, 2015 at 10:25 AM
if there ever were 8 unhappy parents they've long gone and are now getting their jabs in on this blog for the past year or two since they departed.
Ask state semi finalists Marlton if they think Holmdel is a weak team
Marlboro in the last minutes of the game came back....they won't tell you Holmdel is weak.
SDFC #3 in the nation SDFC understands that 6-0 doesn't accurately represent that match up.
Trying to belittle and slander Holmdel doesn't accomplish anything.
Wherever you are from, which ever team you represent and speak for I feel bad that they now have to deal with you.
When we play, if we play...you will see us and your opinion of our group of guys and our coaching staff will be altered.
- May 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM
The reality is that Holmdel is a notch below. Simple as that! That doesnt make them a bad team, in fact to even be mentioned in the same sentence as the top teams is quite an accomplishment. Holmdel has players that can play for YOUR team and some that cant. That is the difference. Some of their contributers are hard workers but not that great, some of their better players are really pretty damn good. Add a defense to Holmdel and you will see a difference.
- May 5, 2015 at 1:41 PM
State Cup matches.
Marlton vs SDFC
Great matchup. Marlton has been to the alter before and choked, I dont see it being any different here except this will be loss they earned.
SDFC will win.
BOCA vs MatchFit
Not even a good scrimmage for MatchFit. BOCA's easy ride to the semi finals comes to a quick end.
MatchFit wins easily.
SDFC vs MF
Fantastic final, get your tickets now! Who ever wins, congrats. Who ever loses, dont lose sleep over it, you lost to a great team.
Winner SDFC
NJ Cup
Marlton vs Marlboro
Look at the history between these two teams, always a close competitive game. A bad break will determine the victor.
Winner Marlboro
SSC vs STA
STA coming off a tough loss in the NJYS cup will come out firing but SSC has depth and that will be the difference.
SSC will win
SSC vs Marlboro
In a rematch from last years NJYS finals match SSC is out for blood. SSC power and strength will be a bit too much for the gritty Marlboro team.
Winner SSC
- May 5, 2015 at 1:57 PM
Your entitled to express your opinion on a blog site but when you say something try to have some facts to back it up otherwise your not Contributing anything of worth. Merely blowing smoke no breathe of fresh air.
Add a defense??
vs SDFC 1 cb was playing in his first weekend of games in 3 weeks. 1 cb Tried but was unable to play at a high level due to quad strain. 1 cb down with serious knee injury. Left back suffering ligament strain in ankle. 1 Cm didn't play. Other cm forced back to cb.
That leaves many gaps in a teams structure and shape when players are slotted around in uncomfortable/unfamiliar roles. Not to mention playing a team like SDFC in a state cup game....please tell me how much better your team would have faired in the same position.
It's no excuse. we lost to a very good team. But to say we were laboriing is an understatement. And to say we are weak is laughable.
Goodluck to all those still left in the cups.
- May 5, 2015 at 2:19 PM
So you are saying that if you had a defense you would be better. Thanks for backing me up.
- May 5, 2015 at 2:32 PM
No señor smug.
He is saying they have been forced to move players around due to considerable injuries.
Holmdel is a very good team. Why your trying to crucify them only you know.
- May 5, 2015 at 3:44 PM
Actually "I" was defending them. The poster only confirmed what a different poster stated about their defense. And since I am smug, it is you're NOT your.
- May 5, 2015 at 3:47 PM
When did you defend them? 1:41, 2:32 and 3:47 (that is you)....well done going to their defense....it reads more like attacking their defense
- May 5, 2015 at 3:59 PM
Assume you do.
- May 5, 2015 at 4:15 PM
Master yoda you are not.
- May 5, 2015 at 4:52 PM
Predictions seem ok, but to have Marlton losing both semi final games is not realistic. Keep sleeping.
- May 5, 2015 at 4:55 PM
1:57 please tell us what team your son plays for. I'm dying to know. Even if it's on one of the teams you reference here, it would be so insightful to know.
- May 5, 2015 at 4:59 PM
4:59, why or how will it matter? It is someones opinion. I guess they didnt pick your team?
- May 5, 2015 at 5:23 PM
Actually they did and it was not my team, but my son's. Just interested in how someone knows so much. I'd like to see how I can get that educated.
- May 5, 2015 at 5:40 PM
Nobody likes Marlton to win in even being in both that's surprising.
- May 5, 2015 at 5:45 PM
5:40. Watch your sons games and you will be
- May 5, 2015 at 9:08 PM
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- May 5, 2015 at 9:23 PM
Yes you are the best
- May 5, 2015 at 10:47 PM
- May 6, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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- May 6, 2015 at 9:42 AM
BBL Elite vs Leading Edge would be an unreal game to watch. Looking forward to the matchup this summer.
-Lars Tiffany
- May 6, 2015 at 9:46 AM
- May 6, 2015 at 12:06 PM
NJcup predictions
Marlton/Marlboro MARLTON
Marlton/SSC SSC
- May 6, 2015 at 1:32 PM
That'll happen only if SSC isn't missing 4 or 5 sterters
- May 6, 2015 at 3:38 PM
This weekend's games will be interesting. A game between two great teams in STA and SSC will be close, and the Marlboro Marlton rivalry should come down to the wire. Any combination of winners will make a competitive final. Exciting week of soccer all around.
- May 6, 2015 at 9:59 PM
STA will beat SSC. Wouldn't call SSC a great team
- May 6, 2015 at 11:52 PM
You wouldnt call SSC a great team? I would love to see your definition of great when it comes to youth soccer. There are really only 4 maybe 5 teams in the entire state that could beat them, so what are you talking about.
- May 7, 2015 at 8:00 AM
I don't think anything should be taken away from SSC. They have a respectable program which has been at the top for awhile now.
- May 7, 2015 at 9:50 AM
11:52 is just jealous. Good luck to all teams still in it.
- May 7, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Lets cut the BS here. My son plays for one of the top 3 teams and its a lot of fun saying who is best in NJ. The truth is that most boys would be happy and lucky to play for in no order MF/SSC/SDFC to play or any of the teams. They are the clear top three and will continue to be. Any team can beat the other any day and why it is so exciting. So let's call a spade a spade and stop bashing the top three. I would say that Marlton, Marlboro and STA are very close but just a small notch behind. All six teams represent NJ well. So if you son is not part of the top he needs to get better to make it. Nuff said!
- May 7, 2015 at 4:09 PM
We are spoiled here in NJ. We have a number of teams that can compete on a National level. Instead of just feeling good about that some feel the need to tear each other down. Enjoy it folks, it's all over in a couple of years!
- May 7, 2015 at 4:59 PM
You sound so arrogant and full of yourself. Not everybody wants to be on one of those teams for many different reasons.What about teams in academy league? Red Bulls, PDA, Philly Union? there is ASL League.
You live in a bubble. What is the grand prize? These are your glory days and you're living through your son.
- May 7, 2015 at 9:38 PM
Yeah 4:09 you probably don't even play academy footy, red bulls would wipe the floor on any of those teams. Literally wouldn't be close.
- May 8, 2015 at 9:46 AM
Yes, just like Match Fit would right?
To be clear, of course RB is better. They draw from a 3 hour radius, they better be better as a team.
- May 8, 2015 at 10:02 AM
"So if you son is not part of the top he needs to get better to make it. Nuff said!"
Funny you say that, so I guess all kids playing academy are better then the top. So why don't you work with your kid so he can get better and play with the above the top players.
- May 8, 2015 at 10:07 AM
By Match Fit's own admission, they took a step down by leaving Academy league.
SO how can they be one of the top 3 teams in NJ? Red Bulls, NJCSA, and PDA are all above them. Match Fit was never at the top of academy league. Anyway, why do you want to act so childish and try to rub it in that my team's better than yours? At the end of the day, what are you getting?
- May 8, 2015 at 11:32 AM
4:09 does sound a bit pompous. All of the MLS academy teams, RBs, Philly U, DC United, etc. are better teams than the best club teams. That doesn't mean they can't be beaten by some of the teams but in a series they would win fairly handily. They should be better, far more resources and they are even bringing in international kids. Not saying some of the kids playing club can't make those teams. The MLS system is there to identify a very few kids that may have national team ability and they are going to start trying to find them younger and younger. This is the reason why they are accepting clubs at U14 level only. U16 is too late in their mind to find those special kids. In Europe you are an old man at 16. It's what Klinsman and US Soccer wants. Doesn't mean our kids can't have great careers in college and a few to the MLS if that's what they want to do.
- May 8, 2015 at 11:38 AM
MatchFit is Still top 3 in NJ. Add in all and still top 3.
- May 8, 2015 at 1:53 PM
Academy league don't count? MF is a good team but I'm not sure that they're top 3 in NJ. That's an opiniot, not fact
- May 8, 2015 at 3:08 PM
What do you mean academies don't count. He said if your son is not past of the top. Academies are top!!!
- May 8, 2015 at 3:58 PM
Last season didn't this MF team beat Red bulls, PDA and NJCSA(when they were NJSA)? I could of swore I saw on the ussda standings they beat them
- May 8, 2015 at 5:42 PM
No one would notice that except MF. Why would teams that play in EDP keep tabs on academy standings?
- May 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM
He is correct, that team did beat RB, PDA and NJCSA.
- May 9, 2015 at 7:39 AM
Any score predictions on Boca MF game today?
- May 9, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Vegas has MF as a 7 point favorite. Who cares!? Hopefully it will be a competitive game. Good luck to all teams this weekend.
- May 9, 2015 at 11:53 AM
This is 4:09. My son has an open invite from RB and the Union. We choose not to play at either academy because education is the number one priority in our family. My son has top notch grades and does not want to play professional soccer. Therefore there is no reason to play academy soccer. We want him to play high level soccer and focus on college as my other children did. This is not my first rodeo.
Most of you idiots have a distorted dream that your sons have a chance to play professional and can not even make academy.
The best part for me is that my son is denying what you guys want most.
- May 9, 2015 at 12:56 PM
Wow. You must be a great father. Keep up the good work 4:09
- May 9, 2015 at 1:12 PM
Marlton 1-0 against Marlboro.
- May 9, 2015 at 4:56 PM
SSC 3 STA 2 final in overtime
- May 9, 2015 at 5:08 PM
Marlton's luck thus far will run out against SSC tomorrow. Prediction: 3-1
- May 9, 2015 at 5:44 PM
- May 9, 2015 at 6:08 PM
Yes "luck". Marton was totally outplayed and got a lucky loose ball goal in front of the net.
- May 9, 2015 at 6:24 PM
Last time I checked winning 5 cup games straight and 2 of them being match fit and Marlboro isn't luck. SSC will be a good team and it will be a great game but win or lose Marlton should be where they are
- May 9, 2015 at 6:29 PM
6:24 wow, what a sore loser. And to collectively think that we all thought you guys had more class. You are single handiidly embarrassing Marlboro as a team. A shame because you guys are good. Guess that loose ball in front of the net magically got down there too. Both teams are pretty evenly matched and it is always a slug fest. Both teams coached well and with passionate players. Guess it's also luck we are in the semi next week too. Not making any predictions about any games, but really?
- May 9, 2015 at 6:47 PM
Not having any insight on Marlton or SSC I believe tomorrow's game will be very good. I'm putting my money on SSC. They are a very consistent team and if they are healthy they will win.
- May 9, 2015 at 8:23 PM
I saw both games as they were next to each other. Both were excellent games. Both could have had a different winner. Both winners deserved to move on. To see those 4 teams represent the final four in nj was great to see. Add in MF and SDFC and you will see that nj is in great shape. Good luck to ssc and Marlton tomorrow
- May 9, 2015 at 8:36 PM
Like I said before. Marlboro are paper champions and were very lucky last season.
- May 9, 2015 at 9:25 PM
9:25. Not sure what you mean by paper champion but they won 2 state cups. Played in the semis today and are a top regional team. Have beaten every top team in the past 2 years. SDFC, ssc, MF, Marlton, etc. I would say that is pretty darn good. You can continue to be bitter and envious all you want. The top teams know who they are and all show respect for each other with the exception of SSC who think they are above all.
- May 9, 2015 at 11:42 PM
I'd like to see Marlton over SSC.
Stronghold maybe the better team but I don't want to see them win.
Good luck Marlton.
- May 10, 2015 at 8:56 AM
I think SDFC and MF are the most arrogant teams in NJ. SDFC has proven they are a talented group of boys. MF is new and recently demoted from the supposed high level academy league.
- May 10, 2015 at 9:33 AM
SSC are very arrogant. Even when they lose they always make excuses about missing key players or ref decisions, If you can't accept defeat, you have a problem,
- May 10, 2015 at 9:57 AM
Every team sucks. Except for my son's team. We clear now?
- May 10, 2015 at 2:23 PM
SSC 2015 state cup CHAMPIONS
- May 10, 2015 at 3:08 PM
Congrats. SSC is a great team, just ask them Good luck next week in the NJYS
- May 10, 2015 at 3:29 PM
Wow 3:29 you sound like you are a sore looser or jealous .
- May 10, 2015 at 3:35 PM
Stronghold 2 Marlton 1.
- May 10, 2015 at 3:38 PM
Congratulations SSC!!
- May 10, 2015 at 5:13 PM
Congrats to SSC Magnificent 18. Well done boys
- May 10, 2015 at 6:46 PM
Great Job SSC!! Congratulations on today's win.
- May 10, 2015 at 8:02 PM
Great Job SSC - Congratulations on a great win
- May 10, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Magnificent 18??? Pompous
- May 10, 2015 at 10:45 PM
Congratulations to SSC today. Job well done
- May 10, 2015 at 11:12 PM
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- May 10, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Great job SSC.
- May 10, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Hahahahahahaha ouch. Rebuttle?
- May 11, 2015 at 12:09 AM
As a poster above mentioned NJ is well represented in this age group and each of the elite teams brings something different to the table: SDFC has done the best at prestigious out of state tournaments, SSC has been the most consistent team since U 11 and their 7th trip to either state cup final today proves it, Marlboro hardly a paper champion as their double last year was no fluke and they continue to play well, Matchfit brings some much needed academy swagger to the age group, Marlton is the most improved team as their commitment to professional training has changed their once one dimensional style to more well rounded play, and STA Gunners prove the old saying " on any given day " as they always play the big boys tough. So congrats to all!!!
- May 11, 2015 at 12:21 AM
Hey 4:09. No one has an open invite to RB and or Union. That's a nice way of saying your son can train with them but not good enough to be signed. That is why you bounce from team to team etc. Bet your son can't even stay on one HS team ?
- May 11, 2015 at 12:30 AM
12:30 I know who the boy is and RB and The Union would love to have him. Like his family said education in #1 and they choose not to bring him there. Stop the jealousy
- May 11, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Way to go SSC
- May 11, 2015 at 5:41 AM
Nice job SSC
- May 11, 2015 at 6:36 AM
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- May 11, 2015 at 7:37 AM
All BS. Not a chance if it is the kid who plays for SSC
- May 11, 2015 at 7:53 AM
You guys are hard up just don't believe that other boys are simply better than your son. There are many boys that can play academy and choose not to. The earlier post is correct that education in more important then club, HS or academy soccer.
- May 11, 2015 at 8:00 AM
I'm happy I just checked this. the boy most definitely does not play for SSC but another team from north NJ.
- May 11, 2015 at 8:05 AM
I was at the final yesterday as my son had a game at the fields a little later in the afternoon. The boys on both teams played their hearts out 100%. Very hard fought and very hard won.
- May 11, 2015 at 8:44 AM
No one is saying that education is not important, there are a lot of kids that play academy, get good grades and attend tough high schools. Come on now, everyone knows that the RB and Philly, can almost guarantee you getting to the school that you want specially if you have the grades. RB has a couple of players in Georgetown at the moment and that is a really prestigious school.
- May 11, 2015 at 9:57 AM
Congrats SSC. Job well done. I personally enjoy the tough competition at each and every game we play. SDFC parent.
- May 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Finals yesterday was a great game, marlton scored 1st via a penalty kick. SSC scored before the half ended also with a penalty kick.. SSC came out strong 2nd half and was able to score a Goal in the first 10 minutes. It was some good soccer played by both teams. Congrats to both teams.
- May 11, 2015 at 10:11 AM
8:00 this is my first post in many months. Yes RB and Union can be used as a tool to get into college. That's the sales pitch of the Academy's in NJ. My older son played for the RB academy for 4 years and now attends Georgetown himself. In no way did the Academy soccer influence the the schools decision. His grades, SAT and ACT were the influencers for the school. He will be a senior next year and plays as a starter on the school team. This is the reason I influenced my younger son to play top shelf club soccer. There is no need unless you son desires to play for the MLS.
- May 11, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Wow, post about 4:09 got removed. No obscenities or names. Guess we hit a nerve!
- May 11, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Most people do not realize that SDFC and SSC have a lot of fun playing each other. The competition is tough and the bus and parents on both sides all get along.
- May 11, 2015 at 11:10 AM
** boys
- May 11, 2015 at 11:11 AM
Yes the same parents are in here killing each other. So many fakes
- May 11, 2015 at 11:34 AM
What is so unbelievable about one of these players being able to play at the academy level. My son has done both and you might be surprised at the number of club players that could play academy. NOT that big of a difference. I am sure many of you know players on PDA that are no better and in most cases worse than MANY players you see on the club circuit. Now to say that RB and Philly are waiting for you to come is a stretch but who knows.
- May 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM
I believe it actually. There is a U16 boy that plays at PDA that both the RB and Union have been trying to get for years.
- May 11, 2015 at 3:36 PM
Really? Is he a US National Team prospect? Nothing against the player but I don't believe that.
- May 11, 2015 at 3:51 PM
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- May 11, 2015 at 7:20 PM
Enough with the bull-s about this redbull kid.. Who cares...
- May 11, 2015 at 8:23 PM
Because of the thousand of you trying only one will make it
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- May 11, 2015 at 10:28 PM
Predictions for upcoming weekend state cup games.
- May 12, 2015 at 9:57 AM
Matchfit all the way.
SDFC should get by Marlton.
- May 12, 2015 at 10:13 AM
I believe that their are good players in both Academy and Club, no one is disputing that, but to say that RB and Philly want your kid and you don't want to go that is a little too much.
- May 12, 2015 at 10:58 AM
Why would "education is our priority" be a reason not to play academy? You can be a great student and a great player at the same time. Most academy players end up playing college soccer and it could help you get into a great college.
And if you play for RB or Union, everything is free, even uniforms and travel expenses.
- May 12, 2015 at 12:54 PM
A lot of club players play in college too. Don't have to be in academy to have soccer help you to get into a school. What if you don't live that close to the academy? You ready to take an hour plus drive each way 4 nights a week for practice? There are different ways to go about playing college soccer. Good grades are a great start.
- May 12, 2015 at 1:34 PM
Yea who cares about that kid. The important thing is seeing last years state champs not make the finals this year. Haha
- May 12, 2015 at 1:52 PM
Perfectly said 1:34.
- May 12, 2015 at 1:54 PM
1:52, why? What are you trying to prove? Thank god the 2014 State Champions didnt win this year! For that matter I am so happy that the 2011 State champs didnt make it far.
Do you realize how stupid you sound? Stronghold won, but what will others be saying in a week, I am so happy that Stronghold didnt win another state cup?
- May 12, 2015 at 2:04 PM
1:54 is just a jealous bitter person. Seems he/she does not know how hard it is to win a state cup. You need a good team, good schedule, good breaks and all has to go just right. 1:54 there are some teams that have won multiple state cups and that is even a greater achievement. Congrats to all the past winners, SSC and the 4 teams competing this weekend.
- May 12, 2015 at 3:39 PM
The other championship will belong to SDFC. No one left has a chance. Sorry in advance.
- May 12, 2015 at 5:23 PM
1:52 I am in no means a fan of Strong Hold but have a dislike for the Marlboro managements tactics and arrogance.
- May 12, 2015 at 5:25 PM
You mean keep 8 kids in the box and kick the ball down the field in hopes that a defender will fall down and one of the forwards can score? That tactic? Although they are not the only team to employ that tactic.
- May 12, 2015 at 8:50 PM
You guys are all idiots. None of the top teams play like that. They all move the ball and play the game the way it is supposed to be played. Some players hold the ball too much but every team has them.
- May 12, 2015 at 8:54 PM
Match fit, sdfc and Marlton are all teams that could win. If you think sdfc is a lock to win why even play?? Sick of cocky parents just let the boys play.
- May 13, 2015 at 8:02 AM
Look at SDFC's record, win percentage and national ranking. Short of the whole team getting the flue or something it's obvious SDFC is going to easily win this.
- May 13, 2015 at 8:11 AM
Which is what SDFC thought last year too. That worked out well for them as they didn't even make the finals. Is SDFC a good team, yes. Just know there are 6 top teams that can win any day.
- May 13, 2015 at 8:29 AM
8:11 is a fire starter. This is not coming from a SDFC parent like he/she would like you all to believe. This is more than likely a parent from a team that will not be playing this weekend. No need for anyone to get excited. A reaction is exactly what this person is looking for. Good luck to MF, BOCA, SDFC & Marlton this weekend. All are quality teams and the games will be competitive.
- May 13, 2015 at 8:48 AM
Ummm BOCA does not belong. They know it
- May 13, 2015 at 9:01 AM
Matchfit where have you gone? Out to hide since your lost to Marlton..we miss all your taunting...
- May 13, 2015 at 9:19 AM
Grow up kiddies. You will make excellent adults someday.
- May 13, 2015 at 10:27 AM
Yes, poke the beast. You are wise.
- May 13, 2015 at 10:43 AM
A lot of people are rooting for you BOCA!! Congrats on getting this far!
- May 13, 2015 at 10:47 AM
SDFC's win record is 52%. What's great about that? You think they're better than they are. They're not even ranked #1 in NJ anymore. A good team but that's all.
- May 13, 2015 at 10:56 AM
Rankings Rankings Rankings. Those that make their decisions on them 100% are missing the boat. Is SDFC the best team in NJ? On any given day they are. On any given day they can lose too, just like any other top team.
To the BOCA poster, they got this far by beating bad to mid level teams. Yes I know you have to beat who you play but lets be honest, they have NO chance.
- May 13, 2015 at 11:04 AM
8:48 I disagree with you here. SDFC is very arrogant and always posting their success and dominance. Nice try
- May 13, 2015 at 11:36 AM
So far Matchfit, Stronghold, SDFC, Marlboro have all been called arrogant. If STA or Marlton is to win a state championship my guess is they too will be called arrogant. Soooooo, I suppose all top teams are arrogant in your book? Personally, I enjoy watching all of these teams play, I might even throw Holmdel in there because they play well but lack the big guns. You want to watch a team that cant play soccer at all, go watch a Howell or Flemington game then you will know .
- May 13, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Howell gets a bad rep but they hang with the big dogs. Good hard working team.
- May 13, 2015 at 12:08 PM
Top two teams in the tri state area are Penn Fusion Elite and MF. I am parent not associated with either.
- May 13, 2015 at 12:48 PM
When 75% of the posts on this blog
are from teams boasting about how great they are, I call that arrogance. Match fit, SSC and SDFC. I don't think the rest of us want to hear how wonderful you are.
- May 13, 2015 at 1:01 PM
1:01 I disagree to a point. Half the posts are bragging while the other half are posers trying to make them look bad. The question is why is someone trying to make them look bad? I dont see anyone trying to make MT Olive look bad, because no one is jealous of them. Yes, people are jealous and if given the chance they would play on one of the power 6 teams. The top teams know this because they field the phone calls and emails weekly from players that want to see if they have an opening for them. Playing on these teams allows for additional exposure that you just will not get at NJ Force for example. They are a decent team but they play in the 4th and 5th flights of tournaments. Just realize that there are some stupid parents on each team but jealousy rules the roost.
- May 13, 2015 at 1:15 PM
MF still has to prove itself. This MF team was not one of the top teams in the Academy league last year. This is a new MF team, a combination of 2 former MF teams. Time will tell of your opinion holds true.
Penn Fusion is a better candidate for Elite team status. Consistently performs and can compete at the regional and National level.
- May 13, 2015 at 1:19 PM
You have already proven my point. Once you put any team in the same category as Penn Fusion, conversation over. I dont see you comparing Bridgewater to Penn Fusion.
- May 13, 2015 at 1:29 PM
MF is an excellent team. My sons team played them both Penn Fusion and MF. No difference in talent. Both full of very technical players. Winning is really not everything, consistent performance is. A team can lose by playing well too.
- May 13, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Welcome back Matcfit...
- May 13, 2015 at 2:50 PM
1:15 you make it sound like the power 6 are all their is. Everyone is wants to play over there, please. Don't forget their is still academy out there, very few but they are still there.
- May 13, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Matcfit we knew you could not stay away..
- May 13, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Matchfit took their tail out from their behind, Seems they already forgot their loss to Marlton..
- May 13, 2015 at 2:56 PM
Funny how it used to be SSC and SDFC fighting over who's the greatest team ever, Now it's the "power" teams. Anyone can win. Life or death. These are youth teams. Why are you parents so involved?
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Aside from the tee pads there are almost no FLAT spots on the Toboggan Course. You must be able to throw long, controlled shots uphill and downhill from lies which are themselves uphill, downhill and sidehill. All your practice on flat courses will do little to prepare you for the challenges of ELEVATION.
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JOHNSON CITY (March 9, 2011) - ETSU senior Nina Muehl (Vienna, Austria) has earned her second straight Atlantic Sun Golfer of the Week honor, as announced by the conference office Wednesday afternoon.
Muehl was selected after posting another impressive tournament outing, as she finished at 1-over 217 and ended the Barefoot at the Beach Invitational in second place. Her efforts help the ETSU women's golf team to a strong third place showing in that Myrtle Beach, S.C., event.
A week ago, Muehl earned her first GOTW award after setting a school record for three round score with a 4-under-par 212, and finishing tied for first at the Sir Pizza Cards Challenge in Miami, Fla.
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I've loved you so
Yet you don't know
The pain that I've been through
Oh, how I love to see you smile
The glitter of your eyes
It's all worth while
I've searched the earth
Far and wide
Yet my heart still longs for you
The beautiful dove
Came from above
And gave me love to share
And yet I hold it deep inside
And wait for you to care...
DramaQueen, 14
I tried so hard to make you mine
I tried so hard and was pushed away
And my heart was broken
for the very first time
all because of you.
So I stopped trying
but still secretly admired you and wished you were mine.
Our friendship grew as time went on
I was sure you'd forgotten that warm night in July when I kissed you
And now you say you want me too
you think I'm pretty, (though I know that that's not true)
you could sit and swing beside me all night long
And yet, I feel scared
and I feel unsure
All because of you.
I know I'll have to face you again
But what should I tell you?
I don't have a clue
What should I do?
I'm so confused all because of you
My head spins and suddenly I,
who is never quiet
has not a single thing to say.
All because of you
I'm helpless, the simplest task I cannot do.
All because of you.
The earth beneath my feet
is no longer there though I feel the grass between my toes.
I feel like a rocket zooming up towards space.
Towards the point of no return
All because of you
A million questions fill my head
A trillion thoughts run through my brain
I feel like I'm a computer that needs to be re-programmed.
All because of you
And as the sun sets
and the wind runs through my hair,
I realize just how great life really is
All because of you.
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why do u make me mad?
make me sad?
make me cry?
make me wanna die?
you say u love me
then u play games with my heart
and eventually tear it all up
you said u would always love me
i thought it was true
but all it was was u being you
i will always love you no matter what
this may be true
even though u always turn me blue
by whitney
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Oh, Reed you are my darling
Yes, you are my Prince Charming
Every day when I awake I pause to concentrate
On how nice, polite, & cute you are
You're just like a shooting star
Even sweeter than chocolate pie
Thinking of you nearly makes me cry
Love, Your Secret Admirer
P.S. I bet you can't guess.
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Love, Always
She used to watch his every move
Knew all about his interests, his life
Looking out the window one night,
She saw a lone glittering diamond,
Studded on the velvet sky.
Closing her eyes, she thought about him
The days they would spend together
A longing took over her,
A longing for love, peace, eternity,
A longing for him
Star light, star bright, First star I see tonight
Wish you may, wish you might, Have the wish, I wish tonight
And whom else would she wish for but the one she longed?
She opened her eyes to see the star twinkle in response.
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Feelings trick you,
They hurt you sometimes
there really hard to understand sometimes
your mind and heart says two different things you can understand
love is hard love is good
but u can tell that to my heart and mind
all i see is hurt and pain
I'm not up for anymore of that
I'm freaked,
im happy
oh my gawd
Should I follow my heart and be in complete bliss
or should i go with logic of the mind
Anyways who knows what i'll do
I'm tricked by love and emotion
from all the hurt and pain i been through
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Though we are never together,
a thousand miles apart
There is never a second that you are not in my heart
For if the oceans dried and the sky stopped being blue
I, always and forever, shall adore and cherish you
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You melted the ice that was inside me
Now I do not find myself doubting of the person that I have become
You are that hope that I was seeking for so long
you are the light who inspires me to do the best
I will never know if you ever loved me
Frost I love you and i only wish that you could see it trough me eyes
One day I hope that we could be together
u are the person that I want to be with until the day I die.
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Fire that scorch not ever flaming within me with heaven's brightness
What is this thrust upon unasked and unsuspected This flaming brand of -
I cannot name this passion But others know it's name
Indeed, it is called love
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Love One Another by Ruby
There's nothing quite as wonderful
As loving one another In fact the lord has clearly said
We should love our brother to share our love with someone else
Brings such a peace within
And if we do, we'll always find
We're loved right back
, 12
My name is Kay
I am not gay
I love my boy
His name is Roy
He has a hat
And a black cat
It is called sky
Why o why?
I love you Roy!
You are my boy!
Make me your wife!
I'll love you 4 life!
, 16
Message in a Bottle
You may never know me,
You may never care,
You may never see me,
Or my feelings laid bare,
I will always love you
I will always yearn
For you love and compassion everyday it burns
, 15
i love you like i love no other because you kiss me like no other
i love you like no other because of the way you hold me in your warm arms
i love you like no other because you spend time with me
i love you like know other mostly because YOU LOVE ME!!!!
day, 0
When every color in your life is either a dull shade of purple
Or a dark tint of green
Love is the sensual and delicate hue of white
Through the storm, it is the one place that's calm
When you're confused, lost or misguided
Love is the voice saying "This is the way"
Love is the music of your soul
The heart is the beat of love
You are the lyrics
Everything that happens to or through you
Is a line in a very intricate song
The song of love
Everything in your life follows that beat
So listen carefully
The tunes might sound like A-B-C-D
But the notes are undoubtably L-O-V-E
Daphney, 16
Why oh why does he not like me?
Why oh why does he not care?
Why oh why does he despise me?
Why oh why it's just not fair!
Maddy, 14
Why can't we go back in time?
You'd still be mine!
I'd be happy
We'd both be sappy
I thought we would be together forever
But it turned out to be never
I'm so frustrated
I didn't know that I was hated
What was her name? Jenny?
I wonder if you had many?
Did you ever care?
You always used to stare!
But that was just an excuse
You are a bad misuse
Of a male
If you were a food you would be stale
Georgia CG, 14
Love me forever- work in progress so its not done
He sat in the chair
He was holding her hand
He looked in her eyes
She blinked once again
He knew it was time to say his goodbyes
He thought of their life and started to cry
She brought up her hand and touched his sad face
Her voice was so quiet, her words were so soft
"i love you forever, my love can't be lost"
He knew she was fading
He thought of the time they had spent together
Her skin oh so white
He told her he loved her and kissed her goodbye
Her lips were so soft
Her eyes closing slowly
He gripped her hand tight
He told her he loved her for the very last time
He sat there so empty
He sat there so scared
It was the last time he'd hold her
The last time they'd kiss
There was a sharp noise
The nurses rushed in
They pushed him aside
And soon they'd begin
He waited outside
To hear of the news
He knew what was coming
He knew what they'd say
He got out of his chair
Started walking away
We walked to the bridge
Then pulled out a gun
Put it up to his head
Ready to shoot
He thought of his life
"What am I without her?"
He started to yell
He looked at the gun
Then up to the sky
He dropped to his knees and started to cry
He felt as if it was him who should have died
He thought of her once more, and her happy face
He let out a smile
He got up and started to pace
He dropped the gun and walked away
He decided to wait until it was time for him to go
So he and his love could be one forever more
, 12
I fell in love with you, and now I can't let go. Your eyes and handsome face give of such a glow. And even if you hate me, my love for you still's strong, and that you will not leave me, for oh so very long. My love for you's forever, my heart will burn for you, as long as thy can love me, as much as I love you.
Sarah, 11
I see your face in the sun, and when I see you, my day's just begun. Yet you will never love me, oh gee what a surprise. If you would just try me out, let's say oh, just for size. Your eyes gaze on another girl, and it happens not to be me. Oh, if you only saw the stuff in me to see. Maybe that's why they call it a crush......
Sarah, 11
Because of you I laugh
Because of you I smile
Because of you I dont think twice
But it's all worth while.
Because of you I'm a better person
Than I was just yesterday
Because of you a cloudy sky
Seems like a sunny day
Because of you I finally know
What its like to be in love
Because of you from morning to night
You're all I'm thinking of
brittany, 15
Love is just another feeling,
just like happiness and sorrow.
Love is just like a cold,
its here today and gone tomorrow.
Through all the tears and pain,
through all the laughter and joy.
Through all the sunshine and rain,
youve put up with that boy.
The one who says he loves you,
the one you talk to on the phone.
The one you gave yourself to,
the one you call your very own.
You desire him, you need him,
you want him with you always.
You cry with him, you sleep with him,
you listen to what he says.
He wants you, he needs you,
he cant live without you.
And then you find out he leads you---
On, just like a fool youve been played.
Ill never again fall in love,
then you forget those words youve said.
Those feelings return from above,
hes so cute and attractive and hes such a dear.
And he thinks the same about you,
he says the words you want to hear,
And you say---
I love you too.
Never Say I love you
If You Really Don't Care
Never Talk About Feelings
If They Aren't Really There
Never Hold My Hands If Your'e Going To Break My Heart
Never Say Your'e Going To If you Didn't Plan To Start
Nicki, 13
Who needs love anyway
A feeling that can put you in a daze
Just a bunch of mushy stuff
Stacked on top of broken trust
It makes you cry and makes you laugh
Who would want to deal with that
You think you've found real perfection
Then it turns into pure deception
But for that moment of happiness
And just for that magical kiss
You think nothing of the bad that could happen
Or how this feeling could possibly end.
Chris Tel, 14
Just Friends
There is something i should tell you,
Something you must know,
You are my bestfriends to me you know.
You look up to me like a sister,
and you suppose to be like a brother to me.
But i din't know if i should smile because of that,
Or cry because that is what we will ever be.
Everytime i am near you,
you always put a smile on my face.
The feelings i have for you sadly cannot be erase.
I guess i should tell you how i feel,
Because the feelings i have for you are real.
Maybe i should keep it to myself to the end,
While you only thinking that we are just friends.
Melissa, 15
A gift from heaven....
I prayed from above....
one day to find my true love....
my soul descends and learns and grows....
and a gift from god....
I received below...
A flower so beautiful, it is one of a kind.....
only a few, god chooses and blesses to find...
Liberty, 13
Charlottee (from a boy's point of view)
Oh look! The wind wisps your hair!
Let me care for it.
Oh. Your amber eyes turn gray
and yet you still have a supressed smile upon your face. I desprately force my fingers back in my pockets.
Then you speak.
But I do not hear words,
no, I hear something much more beautiful.
Your voice sounds like a secert,
escaping from a locked box, filled with joy.
You ask if I could come to have dinner with her.
Instead of nodding, I sort of roll my head around my limp,unsupported neck.
My hand shoots out of my pocket to grasp your velvet one.
When I order my feet to move, they do.
I think I am getting the hang of this!
Sarah, 11
I Think Of You
I think of you night and day
I think of you when I pray
How I wish we could be together rolling in the hay
I wish I could walk right up to you and say
"Your my joy my world my love,
how I wish we could spend time together
In warm and rainy weather
Your what I've always wanted
With out you my life is haunted,
Oh how I think of you each day
Your my one and only please lead me your way
Lacy, 14
My heart skips a beat every time you are near
When I try to talk - I fear
What if I stumble? what if I brag?
Should I stand up straight or should I sag?
When I look at you, you are a moon shaped as a cresent
Am I pretty enough to be in your presence?
Or am I to ugly for you to even look?
Should I hide my face behind a book?
I want to know how u feel
Do u feel the way I do
Or should I just give up on u?
Y do u make me feel this way?
Katie, 12
I love the way....
I love the way you look at me
and burn my problems in fire,
I love the way you touch my face
And change pain to desire,
I love the way you speak to me
So sweet and heartfelt,
I love the way you hold me close
And make my insides melt,
I love the way you come near
For an affectionate kiss,
But most of all i love the way that you in whole
Makes my life absolute bliss.
sian, 14
The date of Love & Hate
Love is a gentle wave hitting my legs,
Love is the wheat blowing in the feilds,
Hate is like a dart pierceing your heart,
Hate is the on thing everyone haytes and feels,
Love is the dove floating in the sky,
Hate is the dead one layin on the road,
So its up to u to decide if u feel love or hate on this very date.
Jen, 13
C is for the chill I get when I walk past you in the hall
R is for the real love I want to give to you
U is for the unexplainable feelings I have for you
S is for the someone that i like most
H is for how you'll never know......
Stephanie , 13
If your trying to find love
You'll find it above
God is there waiting for you
Waiting for you to love him to
What is the meaning of love
Is what there is above
Love, 10
In the moment that I felt your warm embrace,
I knew that this was it,
and for the first time in my life,
all the peices seem to fit.
I'm not really sure when this feeling started,
but I hope it doesn't end,
for the lord knows that if it does I may never mend.
I've waited my whole life for this moment and now that it is here,
my heart is filled with love,
but my mind with fear.
I can't help but wonder,
what if you don't feel the same,
what if you don't plan to stay,
maybe I'm to blame.
Maybe I'm hoping for too much,
my expectations are way to high.
God I pray that I am wrong, for if not, I'm sure to die.
I don't want to lose you, so please tell me it's okay.
Tell me that you love me and that you plan to stay.
For in the moment that I felt your warm embrace,
I knew that this was it, and for the first time in my life, all the peices seem to fit.
Jacquelin, 18
Your eyes r as beautiful as the summer sky,
As I look into them I can see your kind soul,
And may I ask why?
Cause I know u are the 1 for me,
But still you try to step away from me and our destiny,
I understand the reasons,
But still ask why,
And I will always love ur beautiful face and heart!
Amanda, 13
Must of been an angel's sweet spirits....
bring me from above....
showered me with lyrics of love....
blessed me over and over again......
so I serenade my song.........
my love....
for u and i'll give ...
my heart to you.......
and I'll give you my heart! my heart oo yay
and i'll serenade for u
i serendae for u
i serendae for u
serenade for heaven!
You will never be alone
cause my heart will be your shelter and keep you warm hey aoooo baby i'll serenade for u baby!
(this is actually a song i wrote)
Heather, 13
My baby boy
My babe boy is sweet, caring, touching.
well he is all the above.
I love him
he is like the nice bright sun above my face
and that 1 day he leaves
I'll miss that hot sun
linda, 13
i feel your gentle breath against my bear neck,
i hold your soft hand as we walk on the wet sand.
i will always remember when we sat on the porch
and watched the sun go down.
by marah and brittany
by marah and brittany , 11
Fine guys open my eyes,
Smart guys open my mind,
But only one guy will be able to open my heart.
Aicee, 17
I saw you walking past,
....Oh ever sooo fast,
You looked so stressed,
It made me a mess,
Your silky Blonde hair,
....Oh I couldn't bare,
Your tanned face,
Made my heart have a faster pace,
Your beautiful blue eyes,
....Oh how they attracted the flies,
Then I looked into your blue eyes,
I feel for you,
....Oh soooo deeply.
KN's, 14
you are the air that i breath,
if i choke its cause you are away from me.
my heart hurts because i need your flesh
to grab and touch and cling to my chest.
im so sad words can not explain my pain.
we are one don't never go away.
you are my second soul,
to not have you i'll die today.
come home too me,
all night i pray.
dear lord don't take her away. ....
for monique
garry, 27
"Essential Love"
I'm still thinking of you at day,at night,
and I'm not going down without a fight,
to have your gentle touch would mean so very much,
it doesn't matter if you're far or near,
an image of you does appear,
just thinking of you gets me through the day
and for that I will owe you,
just thinking of you when a song comes on
makes me feel like I'm going to get lost in you,
You're the very best
and I wouldn't expect anything less,
you caress me and impress me,
you're that special kind of guy
that will protect me and respect me,
when you're in pain,
that's what I feel
and that's something I just had to reveal,
when God made you,
God made love from high in heaven high above.
by Sparkles24
Sparkles24, 15
One day you will ask me,
What is more important my life or you,
I will say my life,
And you will walk away,
and leave,
Without realizing,
You are my life!!
And you always will be.
Kc, 14
I love you so,
I just can't ever let you go.
I love you like a rose would bloom,
but if that rose would die,
our friendship would divide.
So will you be with me,
cause I love you like my family.
If your aswer is no,
my love for you will go.
but if your aswer is yes,
I never would have guessed.
Lita, 12
Your love was like a rose
Easy to love, hard to hold
The petals, your skin
Soft and smooth
The color red, like your lips
The stem standing strong and true
Just like your body
The thorns that prick and draw cold blood,
like your words that drew my tears
That's all over now because you couldn't hold your word, your promise for life.
Infinity, 17
Perfect Love
This feeling inside is nothing new,
It arrives whenever I think of you,
A feeling of longing, excitement and lust,
But deeper than that, affection and trust,
Gentle and peaceful - just like a dove,
The only description is perfect love.
*angel*, 15
Love is not a word
Love is not a word it is just a feeling
You can only use it when you see it
if you got the right being
you think you can use it when your so very young
But baby believe it your just turning one
I know this may be stupid but people don't know love
they just think they do
that's why it's like a dove
it's so delicate with beautiness
but once you come close to it
it flys away and leaves you
leaves you with pain and anger and sorrow
like i said love is not a word its just an feeling
michelle, 12
Every Morning, Every Night
Every morning
I awake to the vision of your face.
Even though it's just an image,
It can't be erased.
All day long I think of you.
Just that alone will get me through.
I wonder if there has been a time
When we both think of each other as we close our eyes.
All I wish is that we could be together.
Asleep in eachother's arms forever and ever.
But as I lie myself to sleep
The thought of you my heart will keep.
Now all I can do
Is pray that you'll dream of me too...
By Forsaken Angel
Forsaken Angel, 16
turn to me give me a thought
the love inside comes and goes
turn to me give me a thought
tell me how you know
like a tornado
you sweep me off of my feet
like a tornado
it makes me feel so sweet
elvira, 18
No one can ever promise you they will never hurt u...
because at one time or another it will happen...
the real promise is if the time u spent together...
will be worth all the pain in the end
Anonymous, 13
You hold the key to my heart,
You unlock emotions I never knew I had,
Without you in my life,
I would go mad.
The tender touch of your hands upon my skin,
Makes me warm on the outside
and deep within
I want to hold you close,
Never let you go,
You walk, I walk
My heart in tow
I cannot express strong enough,
What you mean to me,
If we continue this way,
Together forever we will be.
Grace, 16
When I saw you standing there
looking at me
that's when I knew I loved you
my eyes filled with sadness and shame
you took me in your arms
and held me oh so tight
you talked so softly, your voice quivered with nervousness
as you said I'm sorry
Heather, 15
Love is ...
Love is a friendly smile,
Love is to respect each other,
Love is to forgive,
Love is to sacrifice for others,
Love is to care,
Love is to commit yourself,
Love is to be loyal,
Love is to be kind,
Love is to be happy,
Love is to be honest,
Love is to be faithful,
Love is to laugh,
Love is to sing,
Love is to speak,
Love is to listen,
Love is to always be there,
Love is forever,
Love is ...
Loz, 13
True Love
Your gentle ways and loving touch
will always mean so very much
for all the special things you do
I'll always be in love with you
TO: Blue Eyes
From: Blondie
Michele, 12
Must have been an Angel
Your face is a shining star,
Your hands tell me what you are,
An angel,
You must have been an Angel.
The day I saw your face,
My heart began to race,
The day your hands touched me,
I knew that you must be,
An angel.
You must have been an Angel.
Your beautiful eyes,
barely met mine,
And I knew you were an Angel.
Must have been an angel.
Angel, 11
Best Friend
You're the one who's by my side
when no one else is there.
You're the one I can always count on,
You always seem to care.
You help me through
the tough times,
and when I've lost all hope,
You cry with me at sad times,
and laugh at all my jokes.
You never seem to judge me
or ever put me down,
You put a smile on my face,
When ever you see a frown.
You're better than a brother,
You're more than just my boyfriend,
You have a special place in my heart,
That's why your my Best Friend.
Candie, 16
Do you hear me,
I speak words to you it's like your not even listening.
When I stand right in front of you and it's is like I am invisiable.
Are you mad at me?
Do you not like me?
Why won't you answer me?
What is wrong?
Do you like someone else?
Amber, 0
If only you knew... I could see how you'd react.
If only you knew... we could make such a pact.
If only you knew... we could be more than friends.
If only you knew... we could be friends to the end!
Allie, 11
How I Feel for YOU!
You Are the Love of my Eyes,
The Angel in Disguise,
I will always love you my dear.
From the time I first saw you,
I knew that my love for you would be true.
I thought you were a dream,
and that it would never seem,
that you were so beautiful!
anonymous, 14
It doesn't matter that you don't care,
Because I do.
It doesn't matter that your never there,
because I'm still here.
It doesn't matter that the sky is blue,
because all I see is you.
It doesn't matter that you don't know how much I love you,
for there are not enough words to spare
Lynn, 14
Why do we fall in love?
How does it happen,
Yells of laughter you hear when your in love,
Does it happen because of feelings?
Or by the way that we look?
Why do we fall in love?
Each persons answer is different,
Forever you remember your first kiss,
And the feeling you get when they put their arms around you,
Love is one of the greatest feelings,
Love is more than anyone can explain,
It dosent just have to be that special person,
No-one knows when they find that special person,
Love is one of those things that you never really know the answer to,
Or if it will happen to you
Volume of love can be in different capasities,
Everyone finds love in different ways,
Will anyone really know the answer?
Kate, 14
I Was Afraid...
When I first saw you, I was afraid to meet you.
When I first met you, I was afraid to like you.
When I first liked you, I was afraid to love you.
When I first loved you, I was afraid to have you.
Now that I have you, I'm afraid to lose you.
Rebecca, 13
I like your pretty smile
I like your wonderful lips
I would love to hug your slim hips
You make me laugh when times aren't right
You'll make any gloomy day right
You are for me, why can't you see
Can you go please be my one and only.
Melly, 13
Since the first time I saw you
I knew you were true love.
I love you and I always will.
Your blue eyes are the ones I like.
You are the only one I want
and the only one I wanna love.
Diana, 14
Through the rainstorm, sun and snow
I'll hold on tight and never let go
As seasons pass things seem too long
But love will stay for it is strong
Madeleine, 12
Why It's Called A Crush.
Have you ever wondered why its called a crush?
Well has anyone hurt you so very much?
The name fits perfectly for it.
Becuse a crush is what you'll get.
You think they love you oh so much.
And then you learn, Why It's Called A Crush.
Melissa, 0
Someone cares a lot for you,
Where ever you are, Whatever you do
Cares if your troubled, ill or sad
Cares if your happy, well or glad,
Somebody loves your voice, your smile,
The touch of your hand that makes life worth while,
And someday as the years roll by
You'll look behind the years gone by,
Then you'll discover by and by,
The someone caring so much was I
Miss Chief, 12
10 Things I Love About You!!
1)The first thing I love about you is when you smile you make me smile back!
2)The second thing is how you always know just what to say when I'm feeling down!
3)The third thing is how you flirt with me all the time!
4)The forth thing is how you take me places and we do FUN things together!!
5)The fifth thing is how you say sweet and loving things to me!! (because you care)
6)The sixth thing is when people are around you still find some way to start a convo with me!
7)The seventh thing is how FINE you are!!
8)The eighth thing is the way you make me make me cry and you tell me your sorry!
9)The ninth thing is how your always in a good mood when your around me!
10)The last and final thing is the fact that I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(even your flaws!!)
Augustine, 13
There's something in you I can't resist.
I think its all in your kiss.
I never knew a love like this before,
it's more than I can endure.
You turned my rainy days into sunny days,
you take tha clouds away.
See i've been waiting for a love like yours
to come walkin at my door.
There's no other that can take your place.
I just want to fell your warm embrace.
So take my hand and follow me.
I want to show you things that you have never seen.
BlueShawty, 15
Never say I love you
if you really don't care
never talk about feelings
if they aren't really there
never hold my hand
if ya gonna break my heart
never say you are going to
if you don't plan to start
never look into my eyes
if all you do is lie
never say hi
if you really mean goodbye
if you really mean forever
then say you will try
never say forever
cuz forever makes me cry...
Jennifer, 14
who is that guy,
that wonderful guy?
is he hot or is he not?
is he cool or a total drool?
of course not he's top notch
til the end he's my boyfriend
is he cute?
is he smart?
is he as sweet as a sweet tart?
will he laugh?
will he cry?
when I give him this letter will I die ?
of couse not..
because when he pushes me on the swing,
I feel as if I have wings
One thing I have to say is
"I will love him always"
allie88, 0
your eyes are like a moon on a glorious night.
your hands are like the pillows to my head.
your soft little hairs are like little stars to my eyes.
your smile is like the sun to my life.
if only you were mine.
in my arms.
Breanna, 11
The Boy I Knew
Simple was our friendship
At least I thought it so
The days that we spent laughing
Oh where did it all go?
I never asked for more
I never asked for change
I used to know a simple boy
Now before me he was strange
I miss the balmy mornings
That we spent without a care
Listening to your music
Breathing the dewy air
Every day I'd come
Till Mom would call me home
Then you grew less like the boy I knew
And I left you all alone
I tried to save the simple life
But only confusement grew
I knew it was all over
when you whispered "I love you"
Part of me wouldn't give up
While part of me wanted to run
Hope died when you gave that kiss
under the summer sun
I never meant to fight you
And throw the love notes in your face
I never meant to hurt you
But anger has won the race
I couldn't make you understand
It grew harder day by day
I knew with that "I hate you"
I made you run away
Kilmeny, 14
I got this poem pubished in a famous poem book:)
And I was invited to go to Orlando Florida to read it in front of millions of people and accept an award but we didn't have enough money to go:(
When I walk through a garden of flowers,
I wish I could stay there for hours.
They sparkle, the shine, they glitter in the sun,
And when they close up they are telling me the day is done.
They remnid me of people I have met,
And of all the good stuff that I get.
Some small, little, big, and tall,
Flowers are so beautiful.
They remind me of my family and friends,
They remind me of the days begginnings and ends.
Flowers are like life.
Jen, 11
Don't kiss a boy...
Don't kiss a boy who's eyes are black,
he'll kiss you once and never come back.
Don't kiss a boy who's eyes are brown,
he'll kiss you once and then leave the town.
Don't kiss a boy who's eyes are green,
he'll kiss you once and then find another queen.
But do kiss a boy who's eyes are blue,
cause he'll kiss you back and will always love you...
Don't kiss boy..., 14
your just a looser with a pretty face
behind your smile is a big fat fake
under your decorated words lies the real you a phony a fraud and you know its true
your just a looser with a bright mind
you think i think about you all the time
just so you know you are wrong
because without you i am strong
your just a looser with a heart full of sorrow
because now i'm not with you and there is no tomorrow
you think you are admired and loved by all
but under your ego you are just small
your just a looser with no where to go
because the way you are has left you alone
you've got no where to run no where to hide
now you are naked that perfect image pushed aside
your just a looser you see it now
you try to get out run away somehow
but you are traped, caught in your own spiteful web
you've lied and hurt people with the things you've said
we see it now and know its true
the world is much better off without you
so we turn our backs away form you, user
for we all see that you just a typical
Chels, 15
Where would I be without you?
When I am weak you make me strong,
for your love I surely long,
to me you are an Angel,
you are surely a gift from up above.
I tell you now this is true love;
this is just another love poem to you,
just to show you my love is true,
so when you're feeling blue,
just think of me
and know I love you.
The Redneck Angel, 16
So I Fall -
(this isn't a love poem but not eveything about life is love)
If only I could describe into words the feeling I have inside. As if Im under water and no matter how hard I kick my feet I just keep sinking deeper and deeper, until finely there is no more room for me to sink and Im stuck, as if Im a prisoner in my own pain. And I float there, at the bottom of everything and everyone. And I watch as the world slowly picks at my heart and soul until I no longer float but fall, and no one is there to catch me. And I scream, but nothing comes out, and I cry, but no one takes time to listen. So I fall. Thinking of the moments of pain the drove me sink so deep that I float and to float so far that I scream and cry and finely fall until I can fall no more it seems to simply be a reminder to get up and face the world. But as I do that and as my soul and heart crumble beneath my feet and I use every ounce of courage to stay standing, head up high, then I realise no matter how hard I kick my feet I will always end up sinking back down, so deep into pain, there is no point in standing proud. There is nothing to stand proud about, so I sink, then float then I fall and finally die for I can no longer hide and lick my wounds. My soul my heart my mind are all to scared I fall and fall and fall
Chloe, 14
You are who I am
You are my power,
You are my light,
I will always cry when your sad,
I will ways comfort you when your alone,
Yet I think you feel like your unimportant to me,
I wish you could see you are now part of me,
I promise to listen to your heart,
Hoping we will never part.
So lets start the never ending story as one.
Skeeter, 16
The Struggle
The day has gone,
the dream has passed.
My mind's made up,
you're not worth the struggle.
I've told myself a thousand times,
don't fall in, you can't come back.
Yet the fact remains...
you've changed,
And I don't like the person you've become.
Cassy, 18
For your smile
I'd walk for miles.
For your touch
I'd give so much.
For your kiss
I'd give you sheer bliss.
For your hand
I will always understand.
For your love
I'd give all you can conceive of...
For your smile, 14
You treat me so right,
I'm so glad we don't fight.
I can count on you
to always be true.
You make me feel good
as only you could.
Thanks for being the right one for me
and encouraging me to be all I can be.
You treat me so right, 14
I have seen the way people stare into one another's eyes.
I have heard the way people speak when they are with that one person.
I have seen the way people's knees start to bend
and they get goose bumps when they are with each other.
I have always thought, "Would this ever happen to me?"
Now it has and I am confused.
I know the feelings,
I know what it is like,
but I don't know what it is.
Is this love?
Didi, 13
Blind Love
Motivate me, love me
until the end of time.
let me have you for just one night.
Stab me, wound me
because that is what you do best.
Kiss me so I can be free.
Break me all over again
so I can find my pieces through you.
Megan, 17


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The attached archive is the contest entry as it was on my server, minus the images. The text is taken from the included document.
This PIC/EEPROM programmer is so simple and small it fits on a business card with enough room left for assembly instructions...
Simple JDM2 style PIC ICSP programmer (on a business card).
- all through hole
- less than 2USD worth of parts (in 1s and 2s!)
- easy single sided construction at home (with 3 jumpers)
- enough room left for assembly instructions
- extra space on the back for even more business-cardy goodness
- also programs/reads serial EEPROMS
Assembly time:
About an hour.
Step 1: Description
The PCB can be made single sided (with three jumper wires), but a two layer design makes assembly even easier. All the traces are nice and fat for easy toner-transfer or photo-process at home.
The JDM2 design is quite old, the original JDM2 circuit can be found here:
This design stays true to the old schematic, but the diode numbering now starts at 1, rather than 2.
I have a question however how exactly do grounds work on circuit boards? Ground is just a piece of metal that all componets requiring ground need to touch to? Does this ground require anything outside of that, for example the DB9 is that grounded to the PCB ground as well, and in turn does the DB9 somehow ground the PCB to the computer?
In otherwords is there anything special i need to do because im using cardboard instead of clad?
Lastly i noticed an explosion warning in the document and placing a diode between the programmer (this pic programmer i assume) and the system (the computers DB9 i assume), just for clarification where exactly do i put this diode and why wasn't it simply put into the PCB design? I assume this is in regards to just programming a pic. I also see mention of master clear and a resistor, i assume the resistor isn't needed unless i need to clear the pic due to some error programming it.
Anyways im obviously a noob just getting my feet wet so could use a bit of help
The circuit seems to be constructed properly, I am using a desktop tower with COM1 port and under Linux, running the command line version of picpgm. Picpgm autodetects it as a JDM programmer and I tell it to read the PIC to verify if it is blank or not. I get an error
"picpgm: /home/christian/picpgm_1751/picpgm/src/common/pic10fxxx.cpp:640: virtual UINT32 CPic10Fxxx::GetOSCCAL(): Assertion `(m_nOSCCAL & 0x0F00) == 0x0C00' failed."
I then went back and measured the voltage across the VSS pin and VPP pin whilst it is trying to program/read the PIC, It was 15.2V, quite high considering most people seem to report problems where they have too low a voltage here.
BUT; then something very odd happened, whilst I had the multimeter pressed against the VSS and VPP pins, measuring the DC voltage, the programmer worked!! I was able to read the chip, what's more, I was actually able to program the chip (as long as I had my multimeter leads testing DC voltage between VSS and VPP throughout?!).
Does anyone have any idea why that might be? I thought it might be impedence, so tried a variety of 10M, 1M, 100K 22K resistors across VPP and VSS but that did not recreate the same effect as using the multimerer. Can anyone hazard a guess as to why my VPP voltage is also so high?
The only difference to Ian's schematic is that for some reason I ended up with a 5.6V zener diode in mine as opposed to a 5.1V zener. I didnt think it would make that much difference to the voltage though. I also have an LED between D1 and Q1 to show when it is programming. Many other JDM circuits also have this LED in them so i didn't think it was a big deviation from the design.
Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance, sorry for the length.
I want to program PIC12F629 with readymade .hex code. Which programmer should I use? I would like to know the best and cheapest programmer available. I bought PICKIT2 clone from India but I had very bad experience with it. I couldn't program with it.
Can you please suggest me good programmer?
Do you have the datasheet for your diode?
You could use 1n4007 or similar diodes though.. what else have you got?
Im not an expert in electronics, but i just want to Program PIC10F200 and PIC12F629, for an InfraRed Controlled Airplane.
Could you please tell me How to Connect the DB9 Cable to Laptop? My laptop doesnt seem to have a DB9 connection, not even my desktop computer.
I have a 15 pin connection. How to connect it?? Thank you.
i'm starting muc world. and will start with this project. Did anyone test this project?
Thanx in advance,
(and you havent read it good enough)
the link u gave from the Understanding ICSP instructable said that this JDM2-style PIC Programmer has some problems with those type of PICs
I also noted he added some capacitors, does his modified version functions same as your circuit for F628A's and other PICs?
by the way, thanks very much for all your help, I understand ICSP a bit because of your instructables,
God Bless
Thanks again


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The Spanish tradition of classical guitar has been passed down from family member to family member for centuries, perhaps never more beautifully played than by the legendary Romero family.
Romero began teaching his three sons guitar at the age of three, and each made their debut in Spain by the time they were seven years old. In 1957, the family immigrated to the United States where "The Romeros" played its first guitar quartet while the boys were still in their teens.
In the early '80s, the eldest Romero started the internationally renowned ensemble known to millions as "The Royal Family of the Guitar," playing alongside sons Celin, Pepe and Angel.
"My first recollection is being in the kitchen and listening to my father, and we would practice there when I was just four years old, with a footstool, and we would just play all day," Celine Romero said. "All my life I have been with the guitar."
A decade later, a third generation of Romeros joined the group when Celin's son Celino and Angel's son Lito became members. Sadly, Celedonio would pass away in 1996, but the quartet has continued his legacy, dazzling countless audiences and winning the raves of reviewers worldwide.
"We have been playing for over 53 years now with family members coming in, so the tradition of family has always been with us," Romero said. "I love this instrument and for me it's been a very beautiful life that's allowed me to be with my family all around the world, meeting such wonderful people."
To have so many virtuosi of the same instrument in one family is unique in the world of musical performance, and in the realm of the classical guitar it is absolutely without precedent.
The Romeros will present a special holiday concert, "Concerto Malaga," at George Mason University's Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m., performing with a 13-piece chamber ensemble from southern Spain.
The tour celebrates the friendship between The Romeros Quartet, the Music Director of Concerto Málaga Massimo Paris, and Concerto Málaga as well as their new recording, "Christmas with Los Romeros."
"It's a group from Malaga and we are working with a wonderful instrumentalist and composer who has written a Christmas suite for chamber orchestra and four guitars," Romero said. "We will play that and also some arrangements he did from Handel's Messiah that he did for four guitars."
In addition, the concert will feature a number of Christmas songs from different nations, all with the Romeros classic twist on the arrangements.
"We wanted to have a Christmas album out and did one last year and then we toured in Europe and had a lot of fun with it," Romero said. "The response was great so we decided to take it to America."
The quartet will be playing all season long and look forward to making happy memories as the concerts lead up to Christmas.
"For the Romeros, Christmas is a time for family and to be together and our love for the music comes out even more this time of year," he said. "We represent a unity of family and friends for life. Music gives you energy and it's wonderful to have that in front of an audience each night."
Recently, Romero played with two of his grandchildren—ages 11 and 15—at their school for Grandparents Day, and gave him reason to believe the quartet would continue into a fourth generation.
"They have been practicing and I had no idea how good they were getting," he said. "Everyone plays the guitar in this family and it was an incredible feeling to be playing with them and maybe the quartet will continue even further now."