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I don't think it's that they lack fundamentals. The problem with Glenville not getting too far(though they have been to the state semi-finals in Division one, which is an accomplishment, especially for an inner-city school) has more to do with coaching decisions than it does with fundamentals. Glenville kids are usually well coached. Their defense is always well coached. However, they've always had personnel problems. They usually have a few good linemen, but not a lot. They don't platoon linemen like a lot of division one schools do. Quite a few go both offense and defense. Additionally, Glenville often produces very "raw" athletes because of a lack of facilities. They simply don't have the means to develop these kids in the weightroom like a lot of schools can.
Considering their circumstances, Gleville has been plenty successful, especially in a division dominated by Catholic schools and suburban schools. Glenville is one of a handful of inner city football programs to be really successful.
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