From left to right: Bart Houston, Justin Walker, head coach Bob Ladouceur, Michael Barton
Photo by Dennis Lee
De La Salle owned arguably the most impressive victory of the 2010 season: a 48-8 dismantling of nationally ranked Servite.
Bob Ladouceur's Spartans are the model of consistency. Predicting that they will have a good season is like predicting they will be wearing green and silver uniforms. It's nearly a guarantee.
Quarterback Bart Houston gives De La Salle one of the most talented quarterbacks it has had in 10 years. The Spartans will also have talented athletes all over the field, including linebacker
Michael Barton, receiver
Anthony Williams and receiver/linebacker
Michael Hutchings.
The Spartans' offensive line, per usual, will be explosive off the ball and will get a tremendous push for a deep stable of talented but unproven running backs.
Once again among the nation's elite, expect to see De La Salle back down in Carson, Calif., in December, as a CIF Bowl Game berth is probable.
Local look: "Any time De La Salle has had a strong experienced quarterback like (Bart Houston) they've had a lot of success. Their defense looks to be spectacular which doesn't seem likely after losing D1 guys like Blake Renaud (Boise State) and Dylan Wynn (Oregon State). Not every team has the luxury of having (defensive) guys as good as Michael Barton, Justin Walker, Anthony Williams and Michael Hutchings. As good as their defense was last year, this year's squad could be better. If the offense is as strong as it looks, the Spartans should be able to stand up against any team in the nation."
- Ben Enos, Contra Costa Times
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