It's a case of deja vu for Rich Gian-uario, Carlmont-Belmont's new football coach. Gianuario, who led the Scots' program from 1996 to 2000, returns after being head junior varsity coach last season, finishing 8-2.

He replaces Marcus Farhad, who went 3-7 in his one season.

"It all happened fast," Gianuario said. "I'm still seeing what we can do in the summer. We'll probably have workouts and I can evaluate the kids."

Gianuario, a Woodside grad of 1983, played on the line for Woodside, continuing at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. A manager at IKEA in East Palo Alto, Gianuario has also coached at the Pop Warner level.

"I'm excited about it," Gianuario said. "The kids work hard and they're dedicated. I'm looking forward to it."

-- John Reid