I believe Broad Run needs to take another look. Jessop is a great athlete but can't read the field like Miscovich. Jessop is great on the defensive side and that is where he should stay. He could most likely get a nice look on a college scholarship for his defensive ability as he would never make it to college as a QB. He should be the back up QB with Miscovich as the starter. I suppose the season will show that though. Miscovich has the ability to read the field, he has the arm and the desire. Both great athletes with different abilities.

Posted by loudounfootball (anonymous) on August 9, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How can you possibly say Miscovich has better field vision, when he has never taken a varsity snap at quarterback. Jessop has proven time and time again he has the abilty to run and throw the ball, which is what Broad Run needs this year in their new offense. Now I'm not saying Miscovich is a bad QB, I'm just saying Jessop is the better QB. Eventhough Jessop was an all state corner, I believe it would be in
Broad Run's better interest to play Chris at QB instead of corner, due to the fact that BR returns Joey Quigg, and a transfer CB/WR from O'Connell High School whose last name I believe is Saidi. Maybe you should take another look at the situation.

Posted by playmaker260 (anonymous) on August 10, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I dunno. After watching that Maroon/Gold game last night, I have to agree with loudounfootball. Miscovich should be given the chance. Heck of an arm on that kid and he certainly looked like he knew what he was doing to me. Both sides were making mistakes, but the season hasn't started yet so it was a good warm up session. Maybe the two quarterback plan like last year would work, but I'd put my money on the new kid.

Posted by sbfball (anonymous) on August 10, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This might sound crazy to all of you but maybe we should let the two time Dulles Coach of the Year make the decision on who he thinks is the best QB for Broad Run. I only say this because he has a history of winning and he turned around the Broad Run program and most importantly he and his staff see the players every day in practice, not just a few plays at a scrimmage or some plays at a JV game.

Posted by stingo (anonymous) on August 10, 2008 at 8:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Interesting comments and I agree with most of them. Having watched 90% of these these kids the last 10yrs develop thru the youth league, I can say that this group of rising seniors and juniors is packed full of talent so it's no surprise to me that Broad Run and Stone Bridge have done well the last few years. Personally, I think the BRHS coach has had little impact on the success of the team (How he was chosen Coach of the Year is a surprise, not just to me) and is more of a perfect timing for him to take over as the coach. Any new coach would have been successful with this group of kids. The players listed in the article are good athletes and should be mentioned, but don't forget to mention the other players that help them look good. The last time I checked it takes more than a handfull of players to make a team, so make sure you remember the players that are busting their butts to make the plays and not just the coaches favorites. If the coach is a man of his word, Jessop shouldn't be starting anyway, because he wasn't in the weight room working out and coach said, "if you don't work out, you won't play".
To the person who said Miscovich "hasn't taken a varsity snap", whatever...you better take another look see. What I saw the other night was skill and ability....and I'm pretty sure the maroon team scored three times and the gold team scored zero. Miscovich was the QB on the maroon team. Enough said as they say....Not bad for one week of practice.
Let's see what happens Friday...these kids are smart, talented and competitive on both teams and they make their coaches look good! And if they don't learn to appreciate ALL the talent on the team.......well....
Let's just play for the love of the game!

Posted by fbcentral (anonymous) on August 11, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Any new coach would have been successful with this group of kids?" Clearly you know nothing about building a football program. I agree with the previous comment, let the two-time (well-deserved)Dulles District Coach of the Year call the plays. BR was 10-0 last year in case your short memory failed you. Too many old-timers trying to call plays and coach from the stands-let the coaches do their job and you do yours-support them!

Posted by jadsports (anonymous) on August 11, 2008 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You know, I promised myself after last season that I would never read these articles or blogs again pertaining to Spartan football, and I can just kick myself right now for reading and responding. However, as my son has been mentioned, I feel compelled to drop a line or two. These blogs, which I assume must be from the parents, are a re-wind of last year; a war of words. Let the kids play, let the coaches coach and parents....well....just show up every Friday and sit in the stands and cheer EVERY player on to victory. This is insane to go after each other. This is High School Football; not life........football. Each of us who has a son on the team believes that our son should be a starter. Do I think my son should be the starting QB? Well, of course I do, because he is my son and I KNOW he has the talent to do so. But, remember, this is a TEAM sport and most of the members of the TEAM are talented. I think though the most important thing for you bloggers to remember is that all of our sons (the Broad Run Spartans) and our coaches read these articles and they read these blogs. Some comments come across as demeaning and hurtful to individuals and damaging to self-esteem. Football is both a physical and MENTAL sport. Our boys read these comments, they retain these comments, they think about these comments and they pysch themselves out because this parent said this and this parent said that. Don't do this to them this season. Don't argue with each other. Just come out and cheer them on. Build up their confidence. High school sports shouldn't be based on politics, favoritism, who earned a spot because they have been there longer or based on who your parents are. Its about the young men. Let them play.

Posted by kmiscovich (anonymous) on August 11, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Junior RB T.J. Peeler is legit D1 prospect and will have the greatest impact this season. To anyone dissing Coach, be careful what you wish for. A coach of his talent isn't going to stay for long at a level 3 program when there are so many level 1 programs in the area looking for coaches. Enjoy the run while it lasts.

Posted by verisimilitude (anonymous) on August 11, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To jadsports; How do you know that fbcentral knows "nothing about building a football program"? FYI, there are many professional athletes and ex athletes in this area that coach and are involved with some of these football programs. For all you know, you're talking to another coach. I agree w/ the last comment about T.J, he will be helpful this year. But really, this coach is average at best. The supporting staff of coaches is more impressive.

Posted by sbfbfan (anonymous) on August 12, 2008 at 8:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

3-6 for 10 yards, a pick and a fumble in the SB scrimmage. Timmy, hope you like the view from the sidelines.

Posted by NoVASports703 (anonymous) on August 15, 2008 at 11:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To NoVaSports703
Just what is your problem that you have to hide behind an anonymous name and make negative comments about a teenager who is out there to play a game? What? Are you some loser parent trying to live a game through their own child because YOU weren't good enough to make it? You want to say something about a talented player who had an off night? Say it to me and don't hide behide a fake name. Grow up. You have something to say......say it out in the open and let me know who you are and everyone else for that matter. I am Timmy's parent. You are obviously a freaking idiot who doesn't realize that this is a GAME, a high school GAME and life isn't based on it. These kids are working hard and they all deserve praise. You moron. This was a scrimmage, where the team members continue to learn and where the coaches critique them and make them better to continue on through the season. Why don't you focus your negativity elsewhere and do something positive. If you don't know how to do that....you can find me at every game and I'll point you in the right direction. Coach Burnett and Asst. Coaches and Mrs. Burnett -- my apologies if you read this, but this is absolutely ridiculous.
Karen Miscovich -- there NoVA, I signed my name -- how about yours?

Posted by kmiscovich (anonymous) on August 16, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Back on the subject of Coach Burnett IMHO, he is fantastic coach, teacher, and mentor to our boys. His straightforward approach with the boys is a breath of fresh air, and he has the ability to connect with them and motivate them that is amazing to me. I appreciate his coaching abilities and have to respectfully disagree with anyone that questions that, but that is only a small fraction of what he means to our kids at Broad Run. He will be the first to tell you that he is an educator first and foremost. He does many things in the school that don’t reflect in football wins and losses but help develop our kids into healthy young men and women. As some kids do read this, I won't get into specifics here – see me after a game, and I’ll tell you some of the things I know about. Another talent of Coach Burnett is identifying other coaches who can help the program. I know he will tell you, if you ask him, that the staff he has put together is truly tremendous and makes his job easier. I think the majority of the parents of our football players support and appreciate Coach Burnett and his staff – they just shy away from wading into internet flame wars that benefit no one. I also believe that most negative posters aren’t BRHS parents to begin with. Thank you Coach Burnett and family! -Ken McAdow

Posted by kmcadow (anonymous) on August 18, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Paul Tenorio, Ed Guzman, and the rest of the Washington Post Extra staff - you need to take responsibility for your Blog and get control of it. Anonymous comments that critized minors and coaches should not be allowed. If people are not willing to post their names - remove their cowardly comments.

Coach Burnett, his staff and our players are awesome. As a parent of a former and current Spartan, I am thankful that my boys have had the opportunity to learn from these coaches and play with their BR teammates. These coaches are great men that spend countless hours teaching our boys not only football but important life lessons. We are so lucky to have them here in Ashburn. Our players are dedicated, hardworking teammates. We are proud of them all.

Go Spartans! - Mark Madigan

Posted by mark.madigan (anonymous) on August 18, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ken McAdow and Mark Madigan; thank you so very much for your posts. It is so frustrating to have people tear down our players and coaches. The Spartan Footall Team are a great bunch of young men who work so hard and just want to get out there and play....and our coaches,,,where else would you find a group like that - Coaches Burnett, Miles, Fletch, Dawson, Fortune, Coach Z, Tyson -- thank you for every thing you do. As a mother, sometimes I go over the edge when someone fires criticism at my son. Mark you are right...the Post should remove anything critical about coaches and minors if the cowards won't sign their real names. I am very proud of every young man that steps on that field and represents Broad Run and I wish all of them the best seaon in school history. Go Spartans!!! Karen Miscovich

Posted by kmiscovich (anonymous) on August 18, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)