What is your Big Game -- Napa v. Vintage -- prediction

Tell us your guessBig Game Week is here, all the build-up to Friday night's crosstown rivalry high school football game between Napa and Vintage is already starting.

Here's your chance to show some of the pride you have in your alma mater, or your favorite school/team. Are you one of the Crusher faithful, or do you side with the Indians?

Remember, folks, no bashing of the other team or players here. Praise your team and the comment appears. Save the trash-talking for a different locale.

Remember to check online all week long for a series of article leading up to the game, videos with the coaches, all-time Big Game stats, live Friday night updates from the game at Memorial Stadium and more.

62 comment(s)

Vinotaster wrote on Nov 10, 2008 12:16 PM:

" This years game has the potential of being another Napa High blow-out - but it won't be !

Although Napa is the better team, Vintage is much improved and has the athletes to compete. Vintage has to step up their defense. If they don't - it lights out. They have no chance !

I see Napa winning 42-31 with Vintage keeping it close to the end.

Blue skies in the forecast for Friday which will lead to another Memorial Stadium sell out ! Good luck to all the kids in this one ! "

grmp29 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 12:31 PM:

" If Vintage can stay disciplined and play smart, they are going to walk away with a victory! They have a lot of talent and I think they will pull it together for the win. GO CRUSHERS!! "

tiredofcomplainingnapkins wrote on Nov 10, 2008 12:33 PM:

" 21-21 tie "

waterpolofamily wrote on Nov 10, 2008 12:39 PM:

" This is Napa's mini Super Bowl! Both teams are ready to go, but our pick is the Napa Indians! They have had an excellent year and the win over Vintage will be the "winning example", no puns intended, that the players and the coaching at Napa is second to none.
GO NAPA INDIANS! MAKE US PROUD! "

bornin74 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 12:46 PM:

" Die Hard Crusher fan here......
So now that I got that out of the way...

Napa is on another roll...... difference here is.... it is the BIG GAME. Most of these boys have grown up together. PRIDE plays a huge role in this game every year. Vintage has a VERY good defense, but the D spends WAY too much time on the field, as the offense has sputtered all year.

If Vintage can establish the run early on offense (not overpower,just make Napa BELIEVE Vintage can run), then Vintage can open up and attack Napa's weakness...Pass Defense.

But the "IF" is a BIGGIE......... Napa has shown all year they can score at will, the 2 headed monster @ QB makes for a defensive coaches nightmare.....

The Way I see it:

Napa - Do what U do on offense.... stop the pass on D.....

Vintage - Keep Napa's offense off the field by controlling the clock with the run.. keep it close, and win the 4th quarter.

Crusher Fan Score:

Vintage 24
Napa 21
(One can hope RIGHT!!!!!)

Reality Score:
Napa 28
Vintage 7

I might be a die-hard Crusher Fan, but I also live in reality!.

Good Luck this Friday to both teams, and let both teams leave the game healthy! "

palegreen wrote on Nov 10, 2008 1:00 PM:

" Crushers 24 Indians 17 "

CaliGirl wrote on Nov 10, 2008 1:46 PM:

" In my eyes it will be Vintage by a landslide.....it's Vintage every year......even if the scoreboard says it's Napa....you see I have selective eyesight.

Now in my sons eyes.......it will be Napa by a landslide......even if the scorboard says Vintage........they have selective eyesight too.

I guess it's all in the eyes of the beholder......

From a two high school family.....Go Crushers & Go Indians.......you are both winners as far as this family is concerned. "

lsw1969 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:02 PM:

" Napa 38 Vintage 14 "

donnaitalia wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:05 PM:

" The Indians win it, of course! "

sena75 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:06 PM:

" We are looking forward to GREAT game! Napa is on a fantastic winning streak but we know Vintage will be explosive with passion like always at the Big Game and Napa will be doing physical and mental prep for that! It's going to be one heck of a showdown! Although I do LOVE Big Game and am a die hard Napa fan I often wonder what kind of team could be formed from combining all the amazing talent from both teams into ONE!!! That would be one unbeatable team! Good luck Indians! Don't forget to VOTE to see Big Game XXXVII on KTVU game of the week!!! "

o4ahomer wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:07 PM:

" As a former Indian I know that the teams records are thrown out come THE BIG GAME The players play, the coaches coach. but in the end the team that wants it more will leave the Champion.
NAPA HIGH WILL WANT IT MORE IN MY OPINION BECAUSE THEY ARE TRUE CHAMPIONS.
NAPA 49
vintage 14
Go Napa "

WHY wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:27 PM:

" 54-14 Napa Go INDIANS "

richaelsmommie wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:37 PM:

" I think it is going to be Napa winning. I have always been a Napa fan. I can remember my first big game. LET'S GO NAPA. KICK SOME CRUSHER BUTT!!!! "

inians fan wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:47 PM:

" well to start off with il ove napa but ive been following vintage all season.

in their scrimmage they came out on fire but ever scince that brawl theve seem to come out more hesitant, thus the reason for the big lincoln loss.

every game they have had the chance to win or keep it close but they never came together and took it all the way.

vintage has great individuals such as nuber 2 the hb, 58 and 68 leading the o line, and 47 55 and 7 leading the defence.

although im a coach mott lover i think b. smith will pull away.

napa will have a tremendous challenge against patrick kiser #58 the junior left tackle because of his pass protection and his drive off the ball, and ceazar bogarin #47 the strong side defensive end with his strength.

i still belive in napa but it will be a fight "

smiley707 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:52 PM:

" Napa 28 Vintage14

Go NAPA INDIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

jmo wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:01 PM:

" Napa 41
Vintage 13
Blow out by half time (31 to 3)......unfortunately.
Everyone on Napa gets in the game.
Napa goes two deep into playoffs
Vintage out. "

napanurse wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:03 PM:

" GO NAPA!!!!!! Class of '96!!!!!! "

chunk wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:05 PM:

" As a 1999 Vintage Alumni I'm going with Vintage. "

bubbab wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:42 PM:

" NAPA all the way!!!!!!!

By half time, the game will be over and a winner will be declared :] "

Gaygagne wrote on Nov 10, 2008 4:03 PM:

" My prediction is Napa 42 Vintage 14
Thank you to all the Boys that work so hard in practice all week long so that the people of Napa can have a great time coming out to your games!!
Thank you to the band, and The Cheerleaders too!!! YOU ALL ROCK!
"Once an Indian, always an Indian" "

xmrs09 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 4:06 PM:

" I have Vintage connections but, sorry, Napa High's entire athletic program is overall a step above Vintage at this point in time. Not only that, but Napa ALWAYS has much better school spirit -- especially at Big Game. Don't know what the score will be, but I'd say Indians win by at least 27 points, if not more. That said, I'd love to see a Vintage upset! But more than that, I'd love to see a well-played, fair game in which the coaches, players, fans and parents of both teams show respect for each other and display good sportsmanship, win or lose. "

jackie wrote on Nov 10, 2008 4:11 PM:

" Crusher D-Line Mom (Go Wolf Pack!!) My hearts with Vintage.

21-20 Crushers!! "

skippert wrote on Nov 10, 2008 4:14 PM:

" NAPA ALL THE WAY, BABY. GO INDIANS!!! "

nastyle wrote on Nov 10, 2008 4:32 PM:

" I am a Napa Alumni 1986 and I will never forget that Game where Napa took Vintage to the floor. However, my daughter is at Vintage so it might be nice to see Vintage take Napa. Both are great. "

napan1961 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:08 PM:

" I only go to see the halftime show.

GO NAPA BAND!!!
The halftime show is a separate unscored competition and Napa ALWAYS wins!!! "

SouthNapa wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:34 PM:

" Vintage 144, Napa -7 "

tommygun wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:41 PM:

" gooooooooooooo napa.lmao "

supernova8610 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:50 PM:

" NAPA HIGH, FOR THE WIN!!! GO INDIANS!!!!! "

crusher09 wrote on Nov 10, 2008 6:47 PM:

" Aint anything bad about Napa high, But Im a Senior at Vintage so I'd be DOING the CRUSHER PRIDE AND Playing the POWDER PUFF ALSO! 5-4-3-2-1-Crushers are NUMBER 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

PlasticPinkFlamingo wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:55 PM:

" Plastic Pink Flamingo predicts Napa will be the Big Game Winner!!! GO INDIANS!!!

After studying the standings, evaluating the players, consulting my table of probabilities, reading again the laws of elasticity and statistics, and following the equations to the outer limit, I can conclusively state that the Napa margin of victory will be, at the very minimum, one more point than Vintage scores . . .

And yes, the Big Game Halftime Show will be super too! Someone please tape it and put it on YouTube so I can watch it again and again! "

valleygal wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:53 PM:

" Gooooooooo Crushers! "

cellsitegod wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:54 AM:

" Napa 41
Vintage 17 "

NHSgrad1987 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 7:22 AM:

" Its NAPA NAPA NAPA!!

Go Indians! "

bandit wrote on Nov 11, 2008 7:50 AM:

" Napa- 56
Vintage- 6 "

proudmama2 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 8:20 AM:

" I am pushing for the CRUSHERS VICTORY!!!!!!!!!
Have to support my high school (Graduated in 1985)
Are there still tickets available? "

marine1/1 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 8:38 AM:

" Vintage doesn't have a chance if you've watched any of their games this year. The Napa Indians will win 34 to 17. The big game is always fun to watch and I remember how jacked up we would be to play Vintage even though we ended up MEL champs 3 out of four years. Their all locals guys and they will play hard. Should be a great game though. GO INDIANS !!!!!!! "

jeepracer10 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 9:47 AM:

" Is there really any doubt about who will win? Did you see the Indians domination of Fairfield? Indians win by a land slide due to its big time running game 38-17 "

napasfinest wrote on Nov 11, 2008 9:54 AM:

" Lets be realistic. Napa is going to mollywhop Vintage. "

kracker wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:03 AM:

" Throw all the records and stats out the door! This game will be decided by the team who shows up ready to play and does not get caught up in the moment. That being said, discipline will prevail. Napa 38 Vintage 21 "

og2009 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:54 AM:

" GOOOOOOOOO VINTAGE ! ! ! ! ! Have fun out there. I BELIEVE IN YOU ! ! ! Good Luck guys. GO VINTAGE CRUSHERS. "

Hawaiian0712 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 AM:

" If either team comes in ready to play its going to be a war. I already stated in another article that Napa has the stats to likely win the game, but don't expect Vintage to walk in to the Memorial and lay down. "

eyeamme wrote on Nov 11, 2008 12:43 PM:

" Napa of course! We've always had more spirit and our teams are always getting better. Of course, we dont have John Boyett this year, but from what I hear, we have some that are pretty close.

Napa 22, Vintage 0 "

kiddo young wrote on Nov 11, 2008 1:46 PM:

" Class of '94 here!

Go Indians! "

noseyrosie wrote on Nov 11, 2008 2:23 PM:

" **************OF COURSE NAPA HIGH********** They have Brandon Washington!!!! Go Brandon!!!! "

lacerkki1 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 3:44 PM:

" 42 Napa
16 Vintage "

alive93 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:01 PM:

" This years big game should be a good one!
Just like every year the players and thier schools get hyped up...
with the media,the pep rally's and those unforgettable bon fires!

Both teams have really come along way since last year. -Napa being the section champs. But Vintage coming thorugh with losing players coaches and trying to get by week by week.

Come game day every player and coach is at there best. Both teams get focused and play hard and you shall strive to win!
My prediction:
Napa- 28
Vintage-6

Actual score:
Napa-28
Vintage-6

yes i am always right!!!
GOODD LUCKK!!!!
Nhs class of 11' "

Newview wrote on Nov 11, 2008 7:01 PM:

" The sweat hangs upon the brow
the wind is sharp to the lungs
the band aid itches across the nose
the Napa indians are tough head to toe
from the mud fest in 73 and since
to every Indian hand that crossed
the pigskin
they take the field under the lights
look out crushers there is a rumble in your in zone a comin' on
Friday Night!

Go Indians! "

tfytmp wrote on Nov 11, 2008 9:10 PM:

" What no prize for the closest? AAAHHHH!!!!
Napa 35 Vintage 13 "

VC73 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 9:11 PM:

" Crushers will roll......whistle to whistle and start to finish let your helmets do the talking and lay the wuppin on'em...........playoffs,MEL champs.....blah blah blah ,blah blah blah blah........don't amount to a pile of beans......get the win.......tear their hearts out baby. "

donLlanero wrote on Nov 12, 2008 7:15 AM:

" Sorry To say. Napa is going to take this one flat out!. great players and great coaching staff. but it will be a good game to see. I say the score will be Napa 52 Vintage 21 "

since89 wrote on Nov 12, 2008 10:26 AM:

" Lets Go Napa!!!! 28-7 final score "

jackie wrote on Nov 12, 2008 9:31 PM:

" D.A.N.I.E.L.S.S.O.N.

52

GO SCOOBA STEVE!!

VINTAGE CRUSHERS "

sigep739 wrote on Nov 13, 2008 12:12 AM:

" as a napa grad and a person who keeps up with the team, Napa SHOULD not lose this game. They are a much better team than Vintage and the records reflect that - even against common opponents.

That said, Napa has a knack for losing when they should win. For example - 97.. Napa was undefeated going in and was SHUT OUT! Also.. was it 2005? Same deal there - should have won but lost.

Both years, Napa had some arrogant big game slogan (97 it was 'the sage continues' about multiple year victories).

I am predicting a closer than expected game... Napa plays sloppy (unfortunately) when it is emotional (see turnovers). Napa 32, Vintage 28 "

donllanero wrote on Nov 13, 2008 11:04 AM:

" Like i said...Napa is going to blow Vintage out of the Valley...sorry Crusher fans... Indians all the way!!

Class of 2002 right here! "

choirdanny wrote on Nov 13, 2008 6:27 PM:

" If Vintage can keep it together, they can win. They just have to make sure they don't do too much before the game. I'm gonna be going full out tomorrow, look for me selling beads and hair tyes on the Crusher side in a burgandy and yellow wig, face paint, and Burgundy and Gold clothes! "

miss sevandue wrote on Nov 13, 2008 6:28 PM:

" so for all of those true indians out there we all know whos gonna win ***N A P A*** so for all you die hard vintage fans out there ill be waiting outside the gate after the game to hand you your milk and cookies so you can be somewhat happy while you drive home and cry yourself to sleep!! ;D "

Two Cents wrote on Nov 14, 2008 3:11 PM:

" NAPA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Speedy wrote on Nov 14, 2008 9:23 PM:

" Vintage Crushers 28

Napa Indians 26

Go VC Go "

Speedy wrote on Nov 14, 2008 9:26 PM:

" hey chunk, who are you? It's Timmy a 1999 alumni of Vintage High School as well, please tell me who you are, maybe I know you from Vintage. "

NVR-Dan Ross wrote on Nov 14, 2008 10:46 PM:

" bornin74 and since89 were the closest to the final score of Napa 24, VIntage 7.
They both guessed the score 28-7 Napa "

14obama wrote on Nov 14, 2008 10:47 PM:

" That's easy !

24 to 7 Napa "

NapaConservative wrote on Nov 16, 2008 10:13 PM:

" SOOO happy Napa won! As a class of 05 grad, I come back EVERY year for the game and haven't been dissappointed yet! Napa rocks! "

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