Both, however, simply want for Aliquippa to be a Class 1A school, rather than 4Ain the beginning part of the equation. 2023 www.timesonline.com. (AP Photo). Dorsett would spend most of his career with the Cowboys. All Pro Tight End for Chicago Bears. There is no hearing or any chance for the player and or school in question to state their case in a public or private forum. The Quips' 41-16 victory over Jersey Shore in the semifinals ensured two things: 1. On 12/2, the Aliquippa varsity football team won their neutral playoff game against Allentown Central Catholic (Allentown, PA) by a score of 31-10. The 32-year-old has thrown for 41,796 yards and 260 TDs in his pro career. Warfield said that hes making sure his players stay composed and ready to take it one game at a time and not get too far ahead of themselves in 2022. If you dont show up for practice, the coach will show up at your mothers house looking for you.". (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images). I can see it on their faces.". 16 Miami, No. The appeals process for Athletic Transfers is done entirely through paperwork. In six seasons with the Jets, Revis earned three First-Team All-Pro accolades and four Pro Bowl honors, and finished as the runner-up in the Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2009 finishing behind Green Bay's Charles Woodson. Lisa Stover (author) from Pittsburgh PA on August 18, 2012: Interesting. A Pro Bowler in 1988 and a two-time second-team All-Pro (1984-85), Millen recorded 11 sacks and nine interceptions during his 12-year NFL run. On Saturday afternoon, Southern Columbia of District 4 will take on Serra Catholic for the PIAA Class 2A championship. 22 Najee Harris. But the district refuses to put its athletes in a situation that could cause more problems than a loss on Friday night. An eight-time Pro Bowler, "The Comeback Kid" won a pair of NFL MVP awards, threw for over 40,500 yards and 273 touchdowns and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. 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. The Pro Football Hall of Famer finished his career with 52 sacks and was named co-MVP of Super Bowl XII, which Dallas won 27-10 over Denver. Richard Mann-Cleveland Browns?. If you cant catch, but you can run fast as hell, then youre getting on the team. Denver quarterback Craig Morton is hit by Randy White (54) of Dallas after a pass that was intercepted and eventually led to a Dallas touchdown in first quarter Super Bowl XII action in New Orleans, Jan. 15, 1978. Everything is closed downtown, and the buildings are falling apart. Football Home; Teams; . Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, is located about 29 miles outside of Pittsburgh. You have to agree with Yaros; these kids play with a "youre not taking this away from me" type of attitude. 2 min read. Linebacker Jason Taylor #99 of the Miami Dolphins looks in as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers calls out a play at the line of scrimmage at Land Shark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida. McDevitt's points have, mostly, been big plays. However, Quips are a tough-skinned and resilient people. Aliquippa is very different from the one my grandparents knew and loved. Among its top players are senior guard D.J. Thats no excuse. If that is the final decision, then my recommendation will be for us to find an alternative way for our kids to compete, whether that be on the national or independent level, against teams our size, not four or five times bigger. Graduated in 1973, one year ahead of me. With no other jobs to be found, most people moved away from the area to find work elsewhere. New York Jets quarterback (12) Joe Namath gets off a pass under pressure from the Baltimore Colts defenders during Super Bowl III in Miami, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 1969. Sept. 2016. 2. "I don't make the final decision," Woods said. LeSean McCoyis on the list, but where does he rank? He would play for the Jets in 2015 and 2016 before ending his career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017. For his career, Revis played in 145 career games (142 starts), finishing with 496 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 29 interceptions, 139 passes broken up, four forced fumbles and 12 fumble recoveries. Formerly the location of a large Native American trading center, Aliquippa grew to become a center for steel manufacturing by the early 20th century . As stated on the PIAA's website, "schools will be classified by enrollment of grades 9-10-11 in the odd-numbered calendar years by sport and gender.". " We have a sports medicine advisory committee. Of course, we would love to be home. He would eventually retire in 2020. Following the 2012 season after suffering a torn ACL, Revis was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he spent just one season. back also from quiptown!!! Why he's here: Were you expecting anyone else? This caused the citys population to drop drastically. Arguably the greatest QB of all time, Montana won four Super Bowls with the 49ers and became the first player to win three Super Bowl MVP awards. But, this article is about players who are from Aliquippa PA. As us locals know Hopewell has an Aliquippa mailing address which does in fact mean that the players from Hopewell are players who came from Aliquippa PA. Mike Ditka is best known as the head coach of the 1985 Chicago Bears. All Players Table; Player Pos Teams From To; Darrelle Revis: DB: NYJ,TAM,NWE,KAN: 2007: 2017: Tommie Campbell: DB: TEN,JAX: 2011: 2014: Jonathan Baldwin . The play was nominated for the "Best Play" at the 2007 ESPY Awards and was voted the College Football Play of the Year. Unfortunately, he only played in three games in his rookie season due to a forearm injury. The PIAA's decision to crack down on transfers is simple. The California football team intends to use strength in numbers to climb the ranks in the Tri-County South Conference. After the season ended with great success, Aliquippa faced a new battle ahead in just the coming months. on January 17, 2020: It was a great town and I still miss it so much. Rushing. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. For me as the head coach, it was just me being responsible, looking out for the best interests of our student athletes, Warfield said. In that same season, he was selected to the Pro Bowl. Revis becomes the third Aliquippa High School alum to be inducted, along with Mike Ditka (1988) and Ty Law (2019), making it the high school with the most players in the hall ever. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. "This rule was put in place prematurely. The transfers are the supplementalpiece, but their success is the biggest piece.". The Aliquippa football program . Children here do not have many opportunities; they are more likely to end up on welfare, in jail, or dead than they are to achieve any real success in a career. Law was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. Tony Dorsett also went to Hopewell High School, not Aliquippa. 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. Win or lose, it could also be Aliquippa's final game in PIAA competition for quite some time. When the PIAA expanded from four classifications to six in 2016, Aliquippa felt that Class 3A was an ideal fit. We could do another book on how, why, who, what, when, yada, yada, yadathe fact is and has always been, that Aliquippa is a football factor, but with it comes . "We don't have subs. He was just watching, almost as a proud father would. It was impressive to see him get more reps, get more experience and become more mature about how to run the ball, and how we expect him to run the ball.. If the executive staff rejects the appeal, the decision then can be appealed to the PIAABoard of Directors. and three transfers, a school is reclassified up a division. For instance, if a team accrues six points (four for PIAA title berth, three for a semifinal berth, two for a quarterfinal berth, etc.) Why he's here: Taylor enjoyed four All-Pro seasons and earned six invitations to the Pro Bowl during his Hall of Fame career. Aliquippa is the largest city in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States, located on the Ohio River about 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Pittsburgh.The population was 9,238 at the 2020 census. There is little to no place for schools under question to provide context as to why their situation is different than others, which is perhaps the best way to summarize the multitude of issues Aliquippa has with the entire process. Tell us in the comment section. He would make his first Pro Bowl selection in 2008, and in 2009, he led the league with 31 defended passes. Think of how small Aliquippa is, and then realize that this city is up there in terms of violent crimes with some of the biggest cities in the nation. 3.8 AVG. This season's top HS football teams in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. He ended his career with the Denver Broncos in 2009. It's all about the safety and well being of our kids and that right now, is in jeopardy.". NFL Career: 1961-1972 as a player, 1982-1999 as a coach. The other piece to this is (Aliquippa) is still competitive. Your All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Aliquippa won its 13th WPIAL boys basketball title its first since back-to-back championships in 2015-16 but the Quips had to come back to do it. It's a fairly small city with a population that is a little over 9,000, according to the 2020 census. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images), Teams: New Orleans Saints (2006-16), Green Bay Packers (2017). How is it possible that a poverty-stricken city keeps producing quality NFL players? Really for kids, this age, thats all you could do., PODCAST: WPIAL Whip Around | Week 1 Football Action Ramps Up Across Western PA, Temple DL Commit Conlan Greene Having Fun Playing QB for Penn-Trafford. Big time football player at Aliquippa High, 1958 or 59. "The Golden Arm" won Super Bowl V and earned enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979 . Herresponse: "I don't and here's why: There is nothing to stop the transfer. Gilbert would play for Washington and Carolina before ending his career with Oakland in 2003. A six-time Pro Bowler, Marshall has caught 100-plus passes in six different seasons. Pennsylvania high school football Week 14 schedule and scores - live and final. It comes from within the locker room, Warfield said. According to Woods, Aliquippa is considering numerous options on how the school's football program will compete next fall. Bishop McDevitt (12-1) vs. Aliquippa (13-0): Players to know, history, and keys to victory in PIAA 4A football championship Published: Dec. 07, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Last year, Aliquippa High School graduated just 39 students. Posluszny's final season came in 2017. Why he's here: Drafted No. Darelle Revis won various player of the year awards during his time at Aliquippa High School. They're worn down mentally and physically. The team has about 35 to 40 players and that number could decrease as the season progresses due to injuries. The Times asked Mertz on Friday if she believed that the PIAA's rules on Athletic Transfers put schools in low-income areas in this case Aliquippa at a disadvantage. He says: "Kids in Aliquippa arent playing football just for fun. Aliquippa voluntarily chose to play in 3A initially and then moved up to 4A due to the rule. Crowder who stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs 345 pounds has the size to play defensive line in Class 4A. 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. Marshall, 34, was released by the Giants in April after playing in just five games for Big Blue in 2017. So, I think thats what they mean by that, that the game is won in the trenches and thats what we focus on every day.. (AP Photo/Joe Howell), Teams: Denver Broncos (2006-09), Miami Dolphins (2010-11), Chicago Bears (2012-14), New York Jets (2015-16), New York Giants (2017). Andre Reed #83 of the Buffalo Bills is grabbed by Patrick Surtain #23 of the Miami Dolphins during the AFC Wild Card Gameat Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. "I knew what I had to do in the second half to get the lead up." What the Garfield junior did was pour in 18 of her game-high 26 points after the break in the Bulldogs' Class 3A girls state semifinal against Mead. First-years in offensive lineman, Justus Starks, who will play at guard and Cleaster Longmire who will play at linebacker and full back are some of those players. The school recently received a $250,000 grant from the NFL Foundation, said Aliquippa superintendent Phillip Woods, who hopes to solicit donations from additional organizations as well. Teams receive 1 point for reaching their district championship, 2 points for playing in a state quarterfinal, 3 points for playing in a state semifinal and 4 points for reaching the state championship. "These kids can transfer all they want, and at Aliquippa they're going to have success. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. In not sure but Joe Catroppa might have played also. especially Mike. They're in the semifinals. Donald, 26, won the 2014 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and claimed NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2017. He would be released from the Titans in 2014. The former Miami Hurricane led Buffalo to four straight Super Bowl appearances (1990-93) with Buffalo infamously coming up empty in all four games. All Rights Reserved, 2021. In terms of accomplishments as a player, Ty Law is the most successful NFL player to come from Aliquippa. Baldwin would be drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2011 NFL Draft. Do you have . After leading the Quips to WPIAL football championships the past two seasons, the two now have a WPIAL basketball championship, too. All rights reserved. Aliquippa has won a record 17 WPIAL titles, played 28 championship games, including 11 straight, three state football championships, produced 11 NFL players and two Hall of Famers. The PIAA awarded The Quips four points last year and six over the past two seasons. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images), Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1977-87), Denver Broncos (1988). Dr Miller died in 1971 when I was 18. "We should start where our enrollment says we should start at and be moved up from there, not where we chose to play at," Warfield said. All Players. The other major issue Aliquippa has with the formula istransfers and the definition, along with theappeal process that comes with the third and final variable. Baltimore Colts quarterback John Unitas loosens his throwing arm before the start Super Bowl game with the Dallas Cowboys in Miami on Jan. 17, 1971. 31-10 (W) Aliquippa vs. ACCHS. This worked well in the regular season, but later on in the WPIAL and in the PIAA playoffs, teams were able to stifle the Quips by putting more defenders in the box and stopping the run. "To kind of balance the competition out.". In the span of thirty days, Aliquippa handed Northgate two double-digit losses. Tony Dorsett, Paul Posluszny and Curt Singer are from Hopewell. He is currently a free agent after making 14 starts for Green Bay in 2017. Would have been an honor to have played beside Ditka, who graduated a year behind me. Highly recommended. Top-seeded Aliquippa rallied from an 11-point deficit late in the second quarter to hold back No. Baltimore Colts Halfback Lenny Moore (24) carries around left end for a one yard gain. And for a while, Aliquippa thrivedin the steel mill and on the football field. Why he's here: The 6-foot-4, 318-pound Evans was one of the NFL's top guards for much of his run with New Orleans. Location unknown. If we're not recruiting, how can we control kids going in and out of our district?". If the Quips win, they will have done so playing up three classifications, a feat no other PIAA football champion can claim. Aliquippa football is not moving up in classification. Starting at running back, sophomore Tiqwai Hayes broke out for an incredible 2021 season in his first year. When there is no way available, they will make one. Feb 11, 2013 - This article covers a few famous NFL football players that are from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He also completed a 39-yard pass, had a reception, and an interception in the game. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images). "I'm not in support of putting our kids in a test tube, shaking them up and seeing what happens," Woods said. With the game between the two coming at the end of the regular season, on Oct. 28 at home for Aliquippa, the game could decide the Parkway Conference title and serve as a preview for a playoff rematch. In the three years the Competition Formula has existed, the rule enforcement has been cut and dry. Walker, junior forward Cam Lindsey and sophomore guard Quentin Goode. Each season, teams are measured by "success points" that are divvied out by how far a program goes in the postseason. Enter your email and get all of our posts delivered straight to your inbox. (AP Photo), Teams: Green Bay Packers (1961-69), Dallas Cowboys (1970-72). He would score one rushing touchdown in Super Bowl XII to help Dallas bring home the Vince Lombardi trophy. If they stay pretty much on par, and don't go up to six points, they'll stay in that class. Andy Lyons /Allsport, Teams: Buffalo Bills (1985-99), Washington Redskins (2000). In his college career, Law had 154 tackles and 6 interceptions. Nearly thirty days after the latter win, the No. With or without the contributions of its three new players, the Quips, in the eyes of the PIAA, have done enough to move up to Class 5A. The four-time Pro Bowler has 205 tackles and 39 sacks through his first four seasons. In the first three games of the 1942 season, Aliquippa High out-scored their opponents by a total of 93-6. Warfield said that he does not feel satisfied with the ruling. The PIAA has even acknowledged that. "If you just look at a piece of paper, its just words. Ditka was fired from the Bears after the 1992 season. Herb Adderley, cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, is shown in Sept. 1972. There have been plenty of postgame victory celebrations this year for the Aliquippa football team. Dorsett would join the Dallas Cowboys in 1977. The Allentown Central Catholic football team took a 3-0 lead over defending state champion Aliquippa after a successful opening drive when junior Luke Myers made a 37-yard field goal with 8:33 . On 12/2, the Aliquippa varsity football team won their neutral playoff game against Allentown Central Catholic (Allentown, PA) by a score of 31-10. After leading Aliquippa to PIAA and WPIAL titles in a 2021 season filled with adversity, Mike Warfield is The Times' 2021-22 Boys' Coach of the Year. He was there for a while. However, Aliquippa is not the most successful program in the PIAA. Those variables are enrollment classification, success factorand athletic transfers. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2007 and became the starting linebacker. The versatile end is a member of the NFL All-Decade Team of the 2000s. The school then has a chance to explain the case for each player. 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. are sent from the school to the PIAA's executive staff for a ruling. He moved to West Aliquippa as a young doctor way back in 1915. And with eight transfers, the Quips exceeded the limit. Aliquippa won a WPIAL football championship earlier in the school year, and the school became the 19th school to accomplish that feat after beating . A star at Aliquippa from 2000-2003, Revis became one of the best players in the state and one of the top players in the country overall. So, we cant allow any distractions to deter us from coming to practice and preparing every day. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine). (AP Photo), Teams: New York Jets (1965-76), Los Angeles Rams (1977). "We're not recruiting. He would play at the University of Pittsburgh and Edinboro University before academic problems would put an end to his career. Quip doesnt play to win; they play to demolish your entire team. "It's incredible, they deserve all the credit," Warfield said. Warfield, his staff and school administration have been vocal about their disagreement with the PIAA's reclassification process, claiming that there are numerous factors that are simply not being considered. His son, my dad, John "Tudy" Miller was a State Senator from 1950 until 1968. The Kane Apartment Homes offers 1-3 bedroom rentals starting at $1,200/month. Price came to Aliquippa in 2016 to do a deep study of how high school football impacts a once-thriving steel town that had hit brutally hard times. Aliquippa's aging football stadium will be torn down and rebuilt this year with a little help from the NFL.. They will speak it with a sense of pride. At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Lindsey is one of the most talented and feared linebackers in the WPIAL. His 60-yard interception return for a touchdown was a key highlight of Green Bay's victory in Super Bowl II. When Aliquippa's concern for the cumulative wear and tear its players would go through playing a full schedule against teams four classifications bigger in size, the PIAA admitted that more attention should go into the potential risk that comes from moving up so many times in a physical sport like football. His third chance paid off when he was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2011. When that time comes, then well focus on that.. Revis would play for the New England Patriots in the 2014 season. "Iron Mike" snagged 56 catches for 1,076 yards and 12 scores during his first year, claiming NFL Rookie of the Year honors. They also hold a three-game winning streak over the Quips, which is all the games Warfield has faced them. The Class of 2023 elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame includes Revis; Miami Dolphins' linebacker Zach Thomas; Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos' pass rusher DeMarcus Ware; Tampa Bay Buccaneers' cornerback Ronde Barber; Cleveland Browns' offensive tackle Joe Thomas; former San Diego Chargers' head coach Don Coryell; New York Jets' defensive tackle Joe Klecko; Cincinnati Bengals' defensive back Ken Riley; and Dallas Cowboys' linebacker Chuck Howley. So Im not really satisfied about the ruling. According to Neighborhood Scout, Aliquippa has a crime index of 40. Warfield uses the run game and a solid passing attack to beat defenses and create opportunities for everyone to succeed. This year's Aliquippa team has three players who played for other schools in Beaver County last fall. While the running game serves its purpose, Aliquippa are a changed team under Warfield, who allows them to throw the ball. However, years before the Competition Formula was created, the Quips football program decided to play at a higher level, believing that stronger competition for its student athletes would lead to better exposure for recruitment. 5 Aliquippa players among 12 WPIAL athletes picked for Class 4A all-state football team December 30, 2022 The Aliquippa football team made its annual trip to the WPIAL championship game this fall and proceeded to roll all the way to the PIAA final, again. academic problems would put an end to his career, Draft: 26th pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, College: California University of Pennsylvania, Draft: 251st pick in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Draft: Fifth pick in the first round of the 1961 NFL Draft, NFL Career: 1961-1972 as a player, 1982-1999 as a coach, Accolades: NFL champion (1963), three-time Super Bowl champion (once a player, twice as a coach), Offensive Rookie of the Year (1961), five-time Pro Bowl selection, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Draft: Second pick in the first round of the 1977 NFL Draft, Accolades: Super Bowl champion, Offensive Rookie of the Year (1977), four-time Pro Bowl selection, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Draft: Third pick in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft, Draft: 23rd pick in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, Accolades: three-time Super Bowl champion, five-time Pro Bowl selection, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Draft: 34th pick in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Draft: 14th pick in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Accolades: Super Bowl champion, seven-time Pro Bowl selection. Aliquippa's storied program has produced 11 NFL players, including Hall-of-Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Ditka, Darrelle Revis, Ty Law, and Sean Gilbert. (AP Photo/Horace Cort). "I'm going to support their decision," Warfield said. The five-time Pro Bowler was an integral member of three Super Bowl-winning Patriots' teams. The PIAA announced that Aliquippa would move up to 5A, despite having a 1A enrollment. Mike Ditka is arguably the biggest name in football to come out of Aliquippa. He would have a stellar rookie season with 12 regular season rushing touchdowns. Why he's here: Namath is the person responsible for the most famous guarantee in NFL history. The school leadership's biggest concern about the transfer to another class is the safety of the players. 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.
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