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• Penn State Tragedy Grand Jury; ER#1

  Grand Jury link. ER#1   

• East River 11, West River 1; Are you kidding? ER#1

  Eleven teams from East River will be competing for a State Championship. ONLY one team, Wall, will be competing for a trophy from West River. Of the six Championship games, one will be a masacre. Can you guess which team will get piss pounded?

• Don't Kill the Messenger; Rapid City 43 Sioux Falls 352; ER#1

  What is being done out yonder to close the gap in 'AA' football? Sioux Falls continues to slaughter the Rapid City schools and nothing seems to be changing? Is it now acceptable for us to kick your tails week after week? We can't get any better playing West River. You are no help to us. The ESD schools are able to compete with Sioux Falls because the Sioux Falls schools have been stuck playing ...   

• St. Thomas Fans Cry; ER#1 Accurate West River 11 Man Poll

  This week's West River 11 Man Top Ten. Some 'Jim Dandys' here boys and girls. West River football is FANTASTIC! 1. Winner, B, (5-0); Still only 6 pts scored on the Warriors. Also, geogaphically the closest team to East River.2. Rapid City Central, AA, (3-2); Played really well against Douglas. This Central team is good. A lot of West River teams would like to be this good.3....   

• ER#1 Accurate Poll; Top 15 in 11 Man

  Winner moves up nearing the top 10. Unbeatable Dell Rapids is not unbeatable with injuries. Congrats to Tri-Valley for the upset of the week, well kind of an upset? 1. SF Roosevelt, AA, (5-0) LW #1; Still on top after a less than stellar performance over a West River JV team.2. SF O’Gorman, AA (4-1), LW #2; What a wasted weekend!  Piss pounded Sturgis, 56-0!3. SF Lincoln, ...   

• West River 11 Man Top 10; ER#1

  The latest top 20 ER#1 Accurate Poll only had one west river team, Winnner. I really felt bad for a couple minutes so I came up with the West River Top 10 so you folks out West don't feel left out. I hope it is in line with what is going on out there? It was very difficult to come up with 10 teams. I'm still laughing at how pathetic football is out West. Here goes the first eve...   

• 11 Man Accurate Poll; ER#1

  The ER#1 Accurate Poll has changed from Top 20 to Top 15. Too many weaklings out West to justify a top 20. Sioux Falls continues to dominate and the ESD is trading places. One West River team, Winner, makes the cut this week. The Warriors slid into the #14 spot after defeating Valentine, NE.  Why no Rapid City AA schools in the top 15? Thomas Moore struggled against Hot Spring...   

• Accurate Poll, SD 11 Man Top 20; ER#1

  Two west river teams in the top 20. Four west river 'AA' teams and only one can make the top 20. Whats going on out there? 1. Sioux Falls Roosevelt AA (3-0); Gave Lincoln a “beat down”.2. Sioux Falls O’Gorman AA (2-1); Recovered from Roosevelt loss. Recruiting pays off!3. Sioux Falls Lincoln AA (2-1); Not ready for the big show yet unless Lincoln Parent can give them a ...   

• Some Things Never Change: A Classic

  Some things never change. West River teams play their soft "pre-season" schedule and then line up to be face the music played by east river. I went back to my own little "archives" to dig up this gem from last season. Caused a lot of panties to get in a bunch, hopefully you all will take it in stride this year. This pertains particularly to the west river 11AA crowd. So, here it is in all it's ...   

• Stevens and Central Suspend All Trips To Empire City? ER#1

  Hello ladies and gentlemen from West River. I’m sure you have missed me. I’m back just in time to tally up the week ’0’ scores. Congratulations to Winner and Todd County! Good wins against a couple of struggling East River #1 programs.  Central and Stevens combined to lose by 100 pts. Ouch! Is Sioux Falls that dominant? Is that a record loss for the Rai...   

• Mitchell Violates Out-of-Season Rules; ER#1

  It apprears Coach Munsen coaching his team in the latest Dakota Schoolers AAU tournament at Brandon Valley High School has caused some heart burn amongst the Brandon Valley Athletic Department. Coach Munsen and AD Jeoffrey Gross went in front of the SDHSAA Board today to give explanation of the violation. At this point, which is early in the process, there will be a vote on possible penalty. Pe...   

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• Put an Asterisk* in Front; Congratulations *St. Thomas More

  Now that the dust has settled in the sports arena it’s time to take a look at how East River dominated West River in the fall and winter team sports. Sitting here on this dreary Sunday morning looking out over the fields that are very wet and muddy, I start to wonder when I will be able to get in and plant seeds. The forecast is calling for more rain. I’m anxiously waiting to get int...   

• Recruiting? We have a Rat in the House; ER#1

  A couple more donations to the “Talent Theft Justice” fund and we are now at $1,220.02. We have a very strong accusation but no factual evidence. This comment comes to us from cdubwilly off of our sister site, www.sdsportstalk.com, “I went to OG and I will attest...there is recruiting. I have personal...   

• SB1 Brings Political Agenda to Forefront; Discrimination? Please! ER#1 is Good For This Site!

  Rather than respond to SB1’s post by comment, I felt it necessary to write my own brief response by posting answers to these ridiculous accusations. http://www.sportsbuzzard.com/index.php?goto=blog&b=348 First off, I would like to thank SB1 for honoring my right to freedom of speech. Secondly, SB1 should n...   

• Shoot Low Sheriff I'm Riding a Shetland; Where is the Smoking Gun? ER#1

  Donations are slowing down, comments are heating up, and no factual evidence. Yet….. Still waiting for that smoking gun.  Will the fans familiar with what’s going on in their neighboring school’s athletic programs come forward with evidence of “recruiting”? Factual evidence only! I am going to continue to move this process along by removing schools from the “Watch L...   

• Reward is Now $1,100.02; ER#1 Has 'Em on the Run!

  I’ve been getting a lot of emails on this issue. Thanks to those of you who have contributed to the “Talent Theft Justice” fund. We are now up to $1100.02. Let’s keep this growing and soon we will get someone to come forward. With that said, unfortunately we don’t have any “solid” or as I asked for, “legit” evidence of recruiting. However, there is still a strong belief that P...   

• $1,000 Reward for Information Leading to Private School Sanctions; ER#1

  Is it a coincidence in ‘AA’ Boys and Girls the #1 team’s are from the only private school, Sioux Falls O’Gorman, in the 17 team class? Is it a coincidence in ‘A’ Boys and Girls the #1 team’s are from a private school, St. Thomas More? There has been a lot of talk lately about the Private Schools and Reservations Schools “recruiting”. Based on many comments from this sit...   

• I am Ready to Project the Winner; ER#1

  No need to play the game. It’s all in the numbers. Who will win the battle for Region 1 supremacy February 26th? Both Aberdeen Roncalli and Sisseton have eight common opponents that may help differentiate between these two State Tournament contenders? The following are the teams/games we can compare. I consider home locker room vs. the stinky visitor locker room (+-1), mom’s h...   

• Sanity Check for the Forum Pollsters

  It is with malice that I note your latest Class A "poll". Do not think for a moment that I don't realize just how you have scewed the points so as to make your west river darlings sit at the top of the chart. Ladies, this is not the B.C.S., it is more like just good old fashioned B.S.  The Redmen are undefeated as should be ranked #1. If you don't agree with me,...   

• BREAKING NEWS........Sioux Falls Dominates the West; ER#1

  Take a look at the following scores from this past weekend. Can you say “0-16”? West River ‘AA’ is fantastic! Boys Scores Feb. 11th Sioux Falls Lincoln 54, Rapid City Stevens 50 Sioux Falls O'Gorman 79, Spearfish 49...   

• Top 15 Players East River All Classes; ER#1 Accurate List

  The season is winding down and the District Tournaments are just around the corner. Great time of year. Here is my list of top medalists to watch in March. I'm sure many worthy front runners have been left out in the cold. Please add the names below. ER#1   Gold Team1. Cedrick Lang, 6'10, SR, SFO2. Brando...   

• ER#1 Accurate Poll; Class A top 10

  I've decided this week to go with a top 10 and not a top 8 or State Tournament prediction. Sdhoops gave me the idea of doing this NCAA selection committee style. 1.) McCook Central/Montrose (13-1) The Cougars got humbled by the Red Raiders. The sleeping giant may be awake?Key Wins:NR Chester (10-5) 61-48; HNR Chester (10-5) 53-50; N#9 Viborg/Hur...   

• Ya'll got Second Place in the Region; Buy Your Tournament Tickets.

  Class A is loaded with talent. So many good teams will be watching from the bleachers. Congratulations on a great season. Hopefully next year will be better? Region 1; The Haug's from Sisseton can't stop a hot shooting Green Cavalier squad. The Plaza Put awaits the Redmen.Region 2; The Dolphins from Deubrook will be stuck in the front row of the ha...   

• Top 10 All Classes; ER#1

  1. Sioux Falls O'Gorman AA; Hands down the best this State has to offer.2. McCook Central Montrose A; Will finish the season undefeated.3. Mitchell AA; Kernels are getting better and will be very tough to beat by seasons end.4. Madison A; A couple tough losses. Both losses came at a time when the Bulldogs had injuries or illness.5. Washington AA; The Warriors are solid r...   

• ER#1 Accurate Class A Poll; The Following Teams Reserve Your Hotel Rooms.

  Just past the mid-way point and the picture has become clear. The following 8 teams will be playing in Rapid City come State Tournament time. #1 McCook Central/Montrose from Region 5 will be perfect at 23-0 coming into the tournament. MCM will have 50 power pionts and the #1 seed. No stopping this team. Very impressive and seem poised to win the trophy....   

• Attention Pollsters and Sportswriters; I'm good!

  Below is a post from back in early December. How am I doing with 'AA'? I will be posting my first ER#1 Accurate Poll for 'A' and updating 'AA'. Is there any question I am better than the Sportswriters? "Only one West River team will be in the State ‘AA’ Tournament in Sioux Falls. Hotel rooms will be easy to find as the Final Eight will include 3 Sioux Falls teams. Not good for the lo...   

• My New Year's Resolutions

  My New Year’s Resolutions: I will pretend that west river football is competitive I will try and care more about the boutique sports like track and golf (where westerners supposedly excel) I will refine my geographic skills to differentiate between the northeast and the southeast I will make sure to improve spelling of high profile coaches and handlers,...   

• West River Will Do It Again!!!

  What is the word out West? I can tell you what it looks like from the East.......three championship residing exactly where they should come March. In Class AA my boy Sterling will once again lead the Knights to the 'Ship. All of this will cause the ESD to howl at the moon and beg to put the SF schools in a new AAA class. Yawn. 

• Santa’s ‘AA’ Poll; ER#1 Accurate Poll straight from the North Pole.

  1. Sioux Falls O’Gorman (5-0) District 1 Champion. Only loss on the year will be to Findley Prep.2. Sioux Falls Lincoln (3-1) District 2 Champion. Only loss so far came to #1 O’Gorman.3. Mitchell Statewide (5-0) District 3 Champion. Untested and haven’t played Sioux Falls. Combined record of opponents so fa...   

• West River 'AA' Hurts Local Economy

  Only one West River team will be in the State ‘AA’ Tournament in Sioux Falls. Hotel rooms will be easy to find as the Final Eight will include 3 Sioux Falls teams. Not good for the local economy, but it’s that way every year. Rapid City benefits when the ‘AA’ Tournament is out there because only one West River team can cut the mustard. Congratulations to the SportsBuzzard folks...