I think our focus is where it needs to be, Warfield said. "This rule was put in place prematurely. This rule is only affecting communities like Aliquippa. Why he's here: The facilitator of Buffalo's "K-Gun" offense, Kelly guided Buffalo's no-huddle attack as the Bills victimized opposing defenses. If you dont show up for practice, the coach will show up at your mothers house looking for you.". The appeals process for Athletic Transfers is done entirely through paperwork. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images), Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1977-87), Denver Broncos (1988). Actually, Curt Singer is from Aliquippa in mailing address onlyHe went to Hopewell H.S. There is a solid chance the PIAA will recognize both transfers listed above. An All-State player at Penn Hills, Donald collected multiple national awards during his All-American run at Pitt. Sept. 2016. NFL Career: 1961-1972 as a player, 1982-1999 as a coach. Mike Ditka is best known as the head coach of the 1985 Chicago Bears. He said that his team will be ready to match up against Central Valley when its time, but theyre just focusing on Armstrong for now. Add in 27,663 passing yards and 173 TD passes and you get a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Although Aliquippa's success and transfer numbersboth exceeded formula limits, Warfield assumed the PIAA would remember that his team was already voluntarily playing well above its size. Marshall, 34, was released by the Giants in April after playing in just five games for Big Blue in 2017. I should've played football. They really want you to succeed and will go out of their way to help you. He would play for the Jets in 2015 and 2016 before ending his career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017. Aliquippa currently has 118 male students in grades 9 through 11, making it a Class 1A school by size. These kids dont have a lot, most have nothing to look forward to but football, so they put all of their pride into that game, and theyll be damned if they let you take their pride from them. In the 2013 season, he led the league with 122 solo tackles. On 11/25, the Aliquippa varsity football team won their neutral playoff game against Central Valley (Monaca, PA) by a score of 34-7. The violent crime rate per 1,000 residents actually exceeds the rate of the entire state of Pennsylvania. Warfield served as quarterbacks coach for nearby Central Valley High School for three seasons before joining Aliquippa. Hawks win seventh state title in the last 10 years. Revis then returned to the Jets for two seasons in 2015 and 2016, making one trip to the Pro Bowl before wrapping up his career with a five-game stint in Kansas City. Each season, teams are measured by "success points" that are divvied out by how far a program goes in the postseason. The Bears' Willie Gault (83) and Maury Buford (8) join in celebrating their 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots. Hes our linebacker next to Cam Lindsey and hes a leader. Dont forget Tom Sakal. Alton "Babe" Hudson. His 60-yard interception return for a touchdown was a key highlight of Green Bay's victory in Super Bowl II. ISBN 9780802190093. All Players Table; Player Pos Teams From To; Paul Posluszny: LB: BUF,JAX: 2007: 2017: Curt Singer: T: SEA,DET,NYJ: 1986: 1991: Tony Dorsett: RB: DAL,DEN: 1977: 1988: . I have nothing but fond memories of the town and the people, including Hopewell! I grew up there and played for the Quips, Best place ever , miss it every day. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in 1995, and he would play for the team for 10 seasons. Before a decision is made, the PIAA looks at how many sports specific or "Athletic Transfers" the program under examination had during its two-year cycle. One play late in the fourth quarter in Friday's victory over Jersey Shore summarized everything Warfield is fighting for his team to avoid going through next year in Class 5A. "We have big guys, but they're playing 100 to 120 plays, week after weekafter week," Warfield said. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2022 WPIAL Football Championship (Pennsylvania) 4A, Photos: Aliquippa vs. Bishop McDevitt (PIAA 4A Championship), Photos: Aliquippa vs. Bishop McDevitt (PIAA 4A Final), Allentown Central Catholic (Allentown, PA), Aliquippa football highlights Blackhawk High School. He returned as the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in 1997. For instance, if a team accrues six points (four for PIAA title berth, three for a semifinal berth, two for a quarterfinal berth, etc.) McCoy, 29, has rushed for 10,092 yards and 66 scores in his NFL career while also catching 441 passes for 3,378 yards and 15 TDs. Why he's here: The 1976 Heisman Trophy winner starred at Pitt before carving out a Pro Football Hall of Fame career with the Cowboys. Unfortunately, he did not play himself to earn his third ring since he suffered a foot injury that made him miss his last nine games and the playoffs. By his own admission, he was immature and didn't like school. Most of the time when kids come in at that age, theyre looking for the home run. They're in the semifinals. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. 272 CAR. 3 overall in 2008, Ryan was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in his debut season. Joining Hayes in the offensive attack includes junior running back John Tracy, who ran for 586 yards and 12 touchdowns on only 90 carries as his backup. Aiding him on offense are wide receivers in senior Donovan Walker and junior Brandon Banks, who both hold numerous Division I offers. Other players include Banks, and both junior Demarkus Walker and sophomore Arison Walker, who both play wide receiver and safety. how about Paul Posluszny LB from the Jags? Went to high school with Mike Ditka and my stepbrother B. Ross was the coach for Tony Dorset. We got to stay healthy, we got to stay conditioned. Walker, junior forward Cam Lindsey and sophomore guard Quentin Goode. 1 Quips finished the trifecta at the Petersen Events Center to clinch the WPIAL Class 2A Championship, 52-40. Marvin Harrison #88 of the Indianapolis Colts runs for yards after the catch on a 67-yard reception in the third quarter against Chris Crocker #42 and Brandon Johnson #59 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photographer Tim Kreider has posted a new gallery Aliquippa vs. Bishop McDevitt (PIAA 4A Final) containing 60 photos. 1, after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in the Super Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/File). Martinez, who is listed at 5-foot-6, 205 pounds, does not. The PIAA announced that Aliquippa would move up to 5A. Warfield's team will play for a state title against Bishop McDevitt. Evans, 34, made six Pro Bowls and won Super Bowl XLIV with the Saints. That's really, honestly the biggest piece. Contact Joshua Carney [email protected] 724-681-9136. In 2020, he became the head coach for Livingstone College. If either of those are successful, Aliquippa will remain in Class 4A and that will be the end of it. Numerous schools have stated that the PIAA's transfer rules fail to take into account circumstances that are common in low income school districts. "We don't have subs. Regardless of their role on the team, the three will be viewed as Athletic Transfers, having only standard school paperwork to prove their intent to attend Aliquippa came from a motive other than hoping to be a part of a better football program. Walker stars at safety, making 80 tackles, 13 passes defended and eight interceptions last season, while Banks made 42 tackles and four interceptions as a cornerback. In his senior season, Revis saved his best for last on the gridiron. Both players have their choice of Power Five schools to pick from, including the hometown Pitt Panthers. The Pro Football Hall of Famer also won Super Bowl VI with Dallas. I miss them both so much. Forrest Tim Smith from PLEASANTON CA on June 12, 2019: I love pictures of the old AHS Stadium aka "The Pit" with the giant floodlight towers that were put up in 1938 by my father and his gang of iron-workers, a job he took to pay for my upcoming birth. Gilbert would play for Washington and Carolina before ending his career with Oakland in 2003. According to Yaros: "Thats just the way it is here; the coaches become like family. Warfield himself is not currently concerned about the game because its so far down the line. 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How does everyone forget Mike Dikta? "Iron Mike" snagged 56 catches for 1,076 yards and 12 scores during his first year, claiming NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Warfield and Woods are fine with the Competition Formula's intention. Why he's here: Harrison is simply one of the most storied and dependable pass-catchers in league history. Why he's here: Were you expecting anyone else? No small feats here. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. It seems the whole community comes out to support their team, and perhaps the only place in Aliquippa where you dont see the violence the city is famous for is here in these stadiums, during the games. Hall of Fame Football Player and Coach. Namath won Super Bowl MVP honors as the Jets won 16-7. Win or lose, it could also be Aliquippa's final game in PIAA competition for quite some time. He was there for a while. The famous home ground of Aliquippa football, named the Carl A. Aschman Stadium, or famously known as The Pit, is undergoing renovation this year and wont be available for play this season. Mark Palczewski | Special to PennLive. In total, Revis was a four time First-Team All-Pro (2009-11, 2014), earned seven trips to the Pro Bowl (2008-11, 2013-15), was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team and is a member of the Jets' Ring of Honor with Beaver Falls native Joe Namath. "It's just not fair," Warfield told the Times on Saturday. And they do have a reason to speak of their home with pride. He would be fired from the role after three underwhelming seasons. Your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime in Aliquippa is 1 in 243. Both, however, simply want for Aliquippa to be a Class 1A school, rather than 4Ain the beginning part of the equation. 6 Northgate, 52-40, in the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Saturday. I Travel a lot and I meet a lot of people they ask me where is Aliquippa I always say about 30 miles outside Pittsburgh I call Aliquippa The NFL Capitol Of The World lol Abd start naming. Senior safety Nate Lindsey is one of those players and looks to return to full fitness after breaking his collarbone in the first playoff game last season. Why he's here: An All-American at Michigan, Law twice led the NFL interceptions (1998, 2005) and picked off 53 passes as a pro. The Quips' 41-16 victory over Jersey Shore in the semifinals ensured two things: 1. pretty well known dud. Six or more success points plus three or more Athletic Transfers equals a bump up in classification. "Obviously, I wasn't providing a lot of points for my team in the first half," Fiso said. Why he's here: "The Manster" enjoyed a brilliant run with the Cowboys, missing just one game in 14 years. Herresponse: "I don't and here's why: There is nothing to stop the transfer. 3 FUM. An appeal process for Athletic Transfers exists, but numerous schools throughout the PIAA have been vocal about theimperfections of the process.