Photo courtesy of Miguel A. Melendez ... I have posted the preseason SGVN All-Area Team. This combines the top talents from the SGV Tribune, Pasadena Star-News and Whittier Daily News coverage zones. You can see it here.... Aram Tolegian http://www.insidesocal.com/sgvfootball

Well folks, tomorrow I'm on vacation until Aug. 9, hopefully surviving another week in Cabo before another wonderful football season. Steve Ramirez will be here to monitor and post on the blog in my absence, and hopefully you get a... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

With all the discussion about top programs, top teams, I thought it would be interesting to post CalPreps' final state rankings computer poll from the 2009 football season. Calpreps' state poll obviously factored league, division, strength of schedule, quality wins,... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

The fabulous inside sources at the Tribune are telling us to mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 6, when Crespi rolls into Kiefer to take on Bishop Amat. The sources say Fox Sports is looking at the Serra League opener... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

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CollegeLevelAthletes.com This summer has provided a whirlwind of news and coverage across the college football landscape. Over the past several months we have seen conference realignments, NCAA probes, transferring of recruits and more. Amongst the most important changes we've witnessed has been the increased coverage of high school football and recruiting across the board. In our age of new media, college coaches and recruiters have more access to prep football players than we ever could have imagined, and as one of the country's top recruits, one is essentially guaranteed recognition in the national spotlight.

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For the 2010 week-by-week Tribune Prep Football Schedule, click the thread. After a casual glance, here are the top games each week as I see it ... Week 0 - Charter Oak vs. Glendora at Citrus College, 7 p.m. Week... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

French star Thierry Henry was a good sport show with New York hosts Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly, but if you remember, France left the World Cup in disgrace, which made the question ever more hilarious. He just signed with... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

Nogales high school is losing one of the best young high school boys basketball coaches in the San Gabriel Valley. Nobles coach Ricky Roper is leaving to Southern Section powerhouse Cerritos Gahr, who won the San Gabriel Valley League... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

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CollegeLevelAthletes.com California's class of 2011 football recruits who have yet to make commitments include a list of highly talented student-athletes. The list includes three players from last year's Gardena Serra High School CIF state football championship team, in George Farmer (WR/2011), Marqise Lee (DB/2011) and Jason Gibson (LB/2011). This group also includes a few recruits from NorCal powerhouse Grant High School (Sacramento), in Viliami Moala (DT/2011) and James Sample (DB/2011). Below is the list of the top undeclared football recruits from the state of California in the class of 2011.

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There is no league tougher to predict than the new Hacienda League, which includes Diamond Bar, Diamond Ranch, West Covina, Rowland, Bonita, Los Altos and Walnut. Looking at Aram's recent All-Encompassing San Gabriel Valley Top 25 poll, he has four... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

I told ya I will keep posting questions from random high school football players, local players or in this case an assistant football coach that I found on google that wants to know if his requirements for a quarterback are... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

Richie Cantero's three-run homer punctuated an 11-0 victory for La Puente National in Tuesday's Section 3 All-Star tournament win over previously undefeated San Dimas. San Dimas would have won the title with a victory, but La Puente forced a decisive... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

The L.A. Times reporting that Bishop Amat graduate Pat Haden is set to take over as USC's athletic director beginning Aug. 3. Mike Garrett is retiring. If anyone has Haden in an Amat uniform, email it to me, would love... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

"We don't have the best workout facilities, but I want to work out and take this seriously. What type of workouts and workout schedule should I take for the summer? And is there some kinda protein I should take?" C'mon... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

The Scouting Guru has been all over the San Gabriel Valley and beyond, and like always, he's offered to share his thoughts, free of charge. Don't hate, enjoy it for what it's worth, which is one man's opinion on the... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

I enjoyed Bryant Gumbel's thoughts on the Lebron James to Miami discussion. This is what he said at the conclusion of this week's HBO Real Sports segment ...This is a transcript provided by the network.. Gumbel: Finally tonight, a few... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

Hi all: I just wanted to let you know of the first post of the season for my college football blog. I take a look at the upcoming season with my top pre-camp Top 5. You can see who... Steve Ramirez http://www.sgvtribune.com

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CollegeLevelAthletes.com Greg Townsend Jr. is one of the most sought after defensive recruits in the nation this year. According to Rivals, Townsend Jr. is the #1 overall defensive end recruit in the country in the class of 2011, and currently holds scholarship offers from several programs, including, USC, Oregon, UCLA, Cal, Miami, Alabama, Nebraska, Tennessee, Washington and many others.

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You can find anything from google searches, so I thought I would give you random questions from high school football players around the country. I don't know where or when this kid wrote this, but I'm sure it applies to... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps

If you haven't been to an APU football game you're missing out. It's the closest thing we have to a small town college atmosphere. They draw more fans locally than anyone other than Bishop Amat. Not just in football, but... Fred Robledo http://www.insidesocal.com/tribpreps