San Diego Cavers at Kearny Komets (October 21, 2011) Last Meeting: 11/15/10: Kearny 39 @ San Diego 38 (OT) During the opening minutes of a league game at Morse two weeks ago, The San Diego Cavers’ 2011 season took an unfortunate turn. Senior quarterback and team captain Khari Kimbrough suffered a season ending compound fracture to his left leg and the game would end up being postponed. The Cavers went into their much needed bye the following week. With uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Cavers will now have the task of visiting a high scoring Kearny team that’s fresh off a road win over Coronado. The Komets have been victorious against San Diego three of the last four times they played and are currently sitting on top of the Central League standings with a perfect 3-0 league record. Tale of the Tape: SAN DIEGO (4-1) Division: I League: Central Coach: Keir Kimbrough (3rd year) Last Weeks Result: Bye Rankings: San Diego Football Fan - Not Ranked San Diego Union Tribune - Not Ranked San Diego Reader - Not Ranked North County Times - Not Ranked East County Sports - Not Ranked Max Preps - #24 Key Players: Senior WR Eric Judge 6'1" 180lbs - Vertical threat with good speed and physicality - 33 receptions for 799 yards & 5 TDs in 2010 - Received offers from SDSU, UCLA, & Air Force Highlight Video: http://www.sandiegoballers.com/12JudgeEric2010.wmv Senior WR/RB Deshaun Scott 5'9" 165lbs - 2011 Preseason 1st Team All-CIF SD Section - 85 carries for 703 yards & 5 TDs, 46 receptions for 722 yards & 3 TD in 2010 Highlight Video: http://www.sandiegoballers.com/12ScottDeShawn2010.wmv KEARNY (5-2) Division: III League: Central Coach: Kenny Nears (2nd year) Last Weeks Result: Defeated Coronado 31-21 Rankings: San Diego Football Fan - Not Ranked San Diego Union Tribune - Not Ranked San Diego Reader - Not Ranked North County Times - Not Ranked East County Sports - Not Ranked Max Preps - #26 Key Players: Senior TE/DE Ben Moa 6‘4” 240lbs - Committed to SDSU - Solid blocker - Named one of the top senior college prospects of 2011 Highlight Video: http://www.sandiegoballers.com/12MoaBen2010.wmv Junior QB Shawn Boose 5'11” 175lbs - Dual-threat Quarterback - Passed for 278 yards & 4 TDs in last week's win at Coronado - 2010 All-League in Soccer Highlight Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2grY0UKG4U My Prediction: While San Diego tries to adjust to a new starter at quarterback, Kearny will still have their junior playmaker Shawn Boose who will more then likely put up big numbers with his AFL style passing attack. On the bright side, the Cavers had an extra week to prepare their defense for Boose and their offense for life without Khari Kimbrough. I’m not sure if two week without a full game will hurt or help the Cavers but I do believe that Kearny’s momentum going into this game will hurt them. As a San Diego High alum it pains me to do this but… Kearny 35 San Diego 21
