Barnes getting primed final season
Los Alamitos, Calif., quarterback Jimmy Barnes (6-5, 221, 5.0) will be one to watch. He is the son of Los Alamitos head coach John Barnes one of the most successful high school programs in southern California.
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As we have said many times, one of the best traits your quarterback can have is be a winner. The best quarterbacks always have as an intangible the ability to win.
In his first year as a starter on the varsity level, Barnes led Los Al to an 11-2 record. As a sophomore, he led the JV squad to a perfect 10-0 record and as a frosh; he led the freshmen team to a 9-1 record.
Barnes knows how to win.
As a junior, Barnes was selected all-CIF Division I, first-team all-league and Long Beach Post-Telegraph Dream Team after throwing for 2,346 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also picked up another six touchdowns on the ground.
Barnes has an outstanding work ethic and he is currently working with a sprint and movement coach to improve his overall speed and quickness.
Look for Barnes to be running much faster by the time the 2004 season rolls around.
Barnes currently benches 265 pounds.
Being the son of a coach with an excellent track record for developing quarterbacks has helped the younger Barnes have an advanced knowledge of the game and has outstanding mechanics.
“Jimmy has a tall good release, moves well in the pocket and has a real strong, live arm,” Los Alamitos head coach John Barnes said. “He can read coverages and knows where to throw the ball.”
“At our level, Jimmy has to really understand the game,” Barnes said. “We see so many different coverages.”
Los Al has an excellent track record of sending their signal-callers to the D-I level.
Barnes looks to be next in line.
Florida, Michigan, Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State and UCLA have shown early interest in Barnes.