GMC Football Week 1 Predictions
by WoodbridgeFootball.com / MyCentralJersey.com / NJ.com on 09/08/16
No. 8 Woodbridge at No. 6 Colonia: There is nothing
like starting the season with a backyard brawl for the 50th “Bragging
Rights” trophy. Colonia holds a 26-19-4 advantage since the first game
in 1967. Gone are the shining stars from last year’s 27-26 thrilling
victory by Colonia late in the fourth quarter. Both teams have new
quarterbacks in Colonia’s Tyler Layton and Woodbridge’s Donovan Tabon,
along with several inexperienced players running their spread
offenses. The Barrons will try to get the ball into the hands of
two-time All-Area wide receiver Quaasim Glover, while Colonia’s Tristan
Weathers may have the task of covering him. This game will come down to
defense, which favors the visiting Barrons as they return nine starters
from rookie head coach Kevin Coleman’s attack defense. Colonia will
counter by running an up tempo, no huddle offense, hoping that Luke Pero
can run behind Tyler Zawacki’s inside zone blocks. Colonia has the
kicking edge with Branden Ribiero. Pick: Woodbridge.
