The Return Of Andrew The Intern

We last said goodbye to Andrew the Intern in January, but he just couldn't stay away.

Now with VH1, Andrew is back to fill us in on what he's been up to these days.

Apparently, working over at VH1 has added it's toll (and some weight) on young Andrew, but they obviously didn't teach him how to clip on a mic.

Take a look.

Part II: Gene Golda backs up his Federation predictions.
Part III: Gene, Andrew and I analyze more matchups.
Part IV: According to Andrew, there's no one like us at VH1.
Part V: National rankings? I could care less.

Congratulations go out to Gene Golda and his wife Jamie on the birth of their first child, Dominic Joseph, at 4:15 pm at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston, NJ.

Dominic weighed in at a healthy 7.2 pounds. Best wishes, buddy.

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Back And Better Than Ever

Alright, I'm back out of on-line hibernation and can't wait to get into the mix with an extended vlog.

To start things off, let me tell you all about Jack Curran Night at Archbishop Molloy High School.

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• WATCH: How the special came together
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• WATCH: Coaches who fear the mic jinx

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Rocking Out With Gene Golda's Band, Saying Goodbye To Andrew The Intern

OK, I'm back, and do we have a fun three-part vlog to kick off 2008.

In part one here, Gene and I talk about his "award-winning" band, "Awful". And you even get to see why they are called that!




All right everyone, I have some terrible news, today is Andrew the Intern's final day with us (cry). So in this part, I give Andrew the opportunity to talk about what he learned and what he'll miss about working here at MSG. I tell you, we won't miss him (actually we will a little, he was a pretty good intern).



I got a good story for you in this one. You see, I got a little sick during the Nike Super 6 Tournament and... well just watch it to find out exactly what happened.

Family Time On The Vlog

With Andrew the Intern gone, I thought it would be a great idea to bring in some special guests for the final vlog of the year. My daughter Katie has wanted to be on the vlog ever since we started it. So, since the kids are off from school for the Holiday break, I brought in Katie, my son Brian, niece Caroline and nephew Paul for guest spots on this two-parter.

The kids were all excited to be on, so without further ado, meet them all in the first part as we talk about coming to The Garden, what they got for Christmas and the infamous tree incident on the Merritt Parkway.

No matter what you do, you can't get away from Andrew the Intern. So in this part, the kids give their thoughts on Andrew, talk about the sports they play and also give a New Year's greeting to you all.

Football To Basketball To Christmas

Now that the football season is over, we here at High School Weekly are transitioning to basketball. So let's also get the change-over going on the vlog with this three-parter for today.

This vlog is great. You know it and I know it. But now it even fits into a ranking. The President of MSG Network sent out a memo, listing the 50 Greatest Moments at the Network for 2007, and wouldn't you know it, the vlog made the list - at #32. Don't know if that's good or bad.

Anyway, in this one I talk more about that and also just how we transition from football to basketball.

Well, it's Christmas time, and there are not many things better than celebrating the Holidays with good people. The High School Weekly Christmas Party was recently held in New Rochelle, and let me tell you, it was phenomenal.

Get the lowdown on the shindig in this segment.

Finally, it's the end of the year, and I can't say enough about our sponsors. Without them we wouldn't be able to do what we do here at High School Weekly. So let me take this opportunity to thank you all.

Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year!

Football And Christmas Trees

It's mid-December, so what's better to talk about than football and Christmas. Answer: NOTHING. So, in this four-parter today we have for you, Gene, Jimmy and I, along with a new intern (not Andrew) talk both.

To get it started, Golda, Cavallo and I talk about the nice thing Don Bosco coach Greg Toal did for us, then we dip into some e-mails.

In this segment here, we continue the long-standing debate over catholic vs. public high school football.

OK, with Christmas less than two weeks away, you've got to have your tree already. Well, I got mine this past weekend in Connecticut and, boy, it was an adventure to get it.

Speaking of Christmas trees, it turns out that one of our interns' family runs a Christmas tree farm in Massachusetts. No, it's not Andrew. Introducing, Dan the intern, who stops by to tell us all about the family business.

Still Talking Football

The football season may be over, but Gene, Jimmy and I still have a lot to talk about. So let's get to some more high school football chatter.

Every year at the end of the high school football season, we have our Heisman All-Star breakfast. Well, this year we didn't have it.

Gene, Jimmy and I discuss how difficult it was to not celebrate this special day with the players and coaches.



We then thumbed through a ton of your e-mails. And man, were you guys tough on us.

The Season That Was

It's very frustrating when you show up to cover a game and security puts you through the ringer before allowing you in to do your job.

But that didn't stop Gene Golda and I from seeing our PSAL Snapple Football Student Athlete of the Year, Dominick LeGrande, lead Curtis High School to the NYC Championship, 22-16 over Canarsie, on a snow-covered field to wrap up the 2007 football season.

A Visit From Sam Rosen; Looking Back At Predictions

Another day, another vlog. Solid two-parter for you.

First, Sam Rosen joins the crew to talk about his baseball playing days at Stuyvesant High School in New York City. Rosen a baseball player, huh? You learn something new everyday.



Then Gene, Jimmy and I look back at our predictions for the season. Man, were they terrible.

Breaking Down The Final Poll

After yesterday's laugher, it's time to get down to business.

In today's entry, Gene Golda, Jimmy Cavallo and I get into a spirited debate about our final high school football poll.

(Look out for another Al Trautwig sighting)

A Laughing Good Time With Trautwig And Andrew

Tons of state championship games were played this weekend, and while there were some great ones and plenty of football to talk about, we are going to start off this segment on a lighter, funnier note.

There's plenty of laughs in this four-parter, but be sure to check back tomorrow when we get down to some serious business and talk about Don Bosco's dominance and the rest of the weekend's action.

First up, Jimmy Cavallo and I get the ball rolling by talking about how cold it was at the games this weekend. Then Al Trautwig, once again, invades our set.



Here, we chat about Al's high school in Connecticut before Cavallo ends it by making us all crack up. You have to see this.



We bring back Andrew the Intern again so he can tell us about how he tried out, but failed to make his high school basketball team and any impact on American Idol.



And finally, Andrew gets one more shot to showcase his singing abilities.

What Happened With The Turkey Trophy?

Cavallo and I have another two-part installment of the vlog for you today.

We are a week removed from the big Thanksgiving game between Greenwich and Staples, and we received some great feedback about the game. So, we decided to go over some of the e-mails and also talk about the good and the bad of what happened to the much-hyped Turkey trophy.

In one of the 19 New Jersey State Title games this week, Wayne Hills meets up with Wayne Valley. The big guy and I respond to an e-mail that claims we don't give enough respect to No. 3 Wayne Hills. Also in Part Two, we discuss what's on tap for the next High School Weekly and read a very nice e-mail I received from a player's mother.

Gus Johnson Invades The Vlog

It's time for another vlog, so Jimmy Cavallo and I start chatting it up, talking about what we did for Thanksgiving and reading over some e-mails, and along comes Gus Johnson.

After Al Trautwig last week, everybody wants to get in on the fun. So Gus busts into my office and takes over for Jimmy. Check it all out in this three-part installment.

Here, Jimmy and I get it going by responding to some e-mails about 12-1 Monroe-Woodbury, NY.

Now that Gus gets involved, he and I discuss Stephon Marbury and recall his days as a standout at Lincoln High School.

Gus stuck around to reminisce about his own high school football and basketball glory days in Michigan.

No PSAL Championship Game On MSG This Year

We're getting down to the end of the high school football season with just 26 games remaining in the Tri-State. While there are 19 championship games in New Jersey, there is only ONE game to decide the best team from a public school in New York City - the PSAL Championship game.

Now, MSG has aired this great contest for years, but this year, we are not going to be able to show the game on the network because of a serious scheduling problem.

Jimmy Cavallo and I are extremely upset, and in this two-part vlog, we talk about why we can't air the championship game and what we'll show in its place on Sunday's Snapple Game of the Week ... it's a big one.

Getting Ready For Thanksgiving

If you liked the last vlog (and I know you did), you're going to love this one.

This whole high school vlog stuff is going great. Everyone is loving it, including the President of this network, who sent out a memo Monday on how much he likes the vlog.

Well, Thursday is Thanksgiving, and of course it's a big day for football. There's a ton, I mean a ton to talk about, so I pulled out all the stops and brought in everybody for this one.

Let's get to it.

In Part 1, Jimmy Cavallo, Andrew the Intern, and Gerald the Security Guard join me to discuss what's going down for Thanksgiving. Then new-comer Al Trautwig stops by to give his take on the vlog.

Here in Part 2, Jimmy and Andrew give an update on the search for the perfect turkey for the Thanksgiving trophy.

OK, now Part 3 is a big one. It seems we are going to run into a little scheduling problem for the New Jersey State Championship games. Jimmy and I have the lowdown on that, plus we respond to e-mails from Jose, a Xavier alumnus, and Christian, a Darien alumnus.

For the final segment, Gene Golda joins me to talk about his "celebrity" status, not having a High School Weekly Thanksgiving Day Special and who has the better fans, St. Peter's or Don Bosco.

Pumped Up With A Monster High School Vlog

Boy, do we have a treat for you today! It's high school football playoff time, and Jimmy Cavallo and I are all fired up! So we have a jam-packed, monumental, four-part vlog packed with a barrel of laughs.

But first off, you have to check out the New Balance High School Weekly Presented by MaxPreps Wednesday at a special time, 7:00 p.m., for a full recap of all the action from this past weekend.

Well, there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it.

In Part One, Andrew the Intern returns, and Jimmy and I have a little fun at his expense.

In Part Two, we talk about New Rochelle's running back Paris Walker and why we do not have separate polls for public and private schools.

Great stuff in this one. I got an e-mail from this guy Walt Krauchick, and he says we don't cover Ansonia. Ha! A few weeks ago Jimmy did a piece on the show profiling Chargers' standout RB Alex Thomas. If you missed it, CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT. So in Part Three, Cavallo and I dish on that and also talk about this year's Turkey Trophy for the winner of the Greenwich and Staples Thanksgiving Day game.

And you have to watch the finale as we discuss the disaster that was the St. Dominic basketball fund-raising event and the upcoming showdown between Bergen Catholic and St. Peter's.

Don Bosco vs. Bergen Catholic Headlines Big Weekend

It was a big weekend in high school football, so I've got a big two-part blog for you.

In Part One, Jimmy Cavallo and I discuss No. 1 Don Bosco Prep's victory over rival Bergen Catholic.

Here, I reminisce about my high school days at Central Catholic and talk about New Rochelle and John Jay's semi-final blackout.

Weather Or Not, Here I Come

We're pulling out all the stops here. I got my buddies Jimmy Cavallo and Gerald the Security Guard to join me for a monumental three-parter today, and baby we are fired up about everything.

First up, Jimmy and I talk about how good Don Bosco Prep quarterback Bret Knief is:

In part 2, we respond to an e-mail from a guy complaining that MSG did not air St. Anthony's vs. Chaminade as the Snapple Game of the Week:

And in the grand finale, Cavallo, Gerald and I go crazy over terrible radio traffic reports, the Alex Rodriguez situation and HS football games being cancelled because of the weather:

St. Anthony's And William Floyd Impress Yet Again

We had some crazy weather this weekend, but it couldn't put a damper on some great high school football, including the highly anticipated game between St. Anthony's and St. Joseph by the Sea.

And what about William Floyd? What a great performance this weekend by our No. 4 Colonials against Brentwood. Get the dish on these games and the rest of the weekend's action in this episode of the vlog:

It's All About Great QBs And Fantastic Games

Today is my man, Jimmy Cavallo's birthday. So, Happy Birthday buddy.

It was a great weekend in the Tri-State. We saw some unbelievable quarterback performances out in Long Island and some incredible games in the Catholic League.

Over in Jersey, Middletown South lost to Toms River North in OT, so they got the boot from the Top-10.

Get the lowdown on all the action from this weekend by checking out the New Balance High School Weekly presented by MaxPreps Tuesday at 10:30 on MSG. And get a sneak peek of what we'll be covering by watching this v-log thing.

We Cover No.1 Like They're No. 1

Alright folks, another two-video blog special today.

It never ceases to amaze me when I get e-mails from people who complain that we don't cover their state or their school on the New Balance High School Weekly. Listen, we cover Tri-State high school football like no other.

I recently got an e-mail from this guy trying to say we don't give enough of our time to Don Bosco Prep, even though they are the No.1 team in our poll. I had to bring Jimmy Cavallo in to discuss this one.

And as an added bonus, check out Andrew the intern trying (the key word here being try) to be funny.

Great Weekend Around The Tri-State

Well I tell ya, Gene Golda, Jimmy Cavallo and the rest of the team that works on high school sports at MSG are simply great.

But you know what? I couldn't get anybody to join me for the vlog this time. They all wanted to leave. So, I'll just recap the incredible weekend in the Tri-State all by myself.

Make sure you watch New Balance High School Weekly presented by MaxPreps on Tuesday at 10:30 for all the great highlights from this weekend.

Talking Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island

All right, this guy Frank is trying to tell me Ansonia, CT can compete with the No. 1 team in the Tri-State, Don Bosco Prep. Frank, you’re crazy.

I brought Jimmy Cavallo in for this one to discuss the difference between Connecticut and New Jersey high school football, as well as preview the East Islip vs. West Islip Snapple Game of the Week.

What An Unbelievable Weekend!

Oh man, what a weekend it was in the Tri-State.

No changes in the Top 10, but there were some unbelievable games. Middletown South against Wall, St. Joe's (Montvale) against Xaverian Brothers of Massachusetts and Fairfield Prep vs. Shelton were classics. You have to watch New Balance High School Weekly Presented by MaxPreps Tuesday to see all the amazing highlights.

For now though, watch the vlog:

Cavallo, PSAL Out Of Control

OK, I'm back flying solo for this one.

I'm getting some great comments on this blog and great emails. I love the passion you guys have for high school football.

Lot going on, so for this one I'm all over the map talking about everything from Jimmy Cavallo and his Snapple Game of the Week commericals to Long Island football.