BrewVol

I hate to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man, but JacketPride is getting a little ridiculous. That upset win over Huntingdon last year DOUBLED the number of playoff wins in Fairview's history. That's right, now you have 2 wins to go with your 9 losses. Huntingdon is 17-13 overall. SO don't even begin to challenge our historical record and compare it to yours. Because there is no comparison. We haven't won the "gold ball" but we have played for it. We were in the semis 4 out of 5 years up till 2 years ago and have a legitimate shot at it again. You haven't been there, won't get there this year and for all practical purposes probably never will. Heck, before this season you were 25-78 in the last 10 years!!!! How's that for a dynasty?? I do kinda hope you manage to pull off an upset and beat Chester CO. and meet us in Round 2. But you won't. The Eagles will end your season early as usual. Then you can come watch the Mustangs and see if they are for real or not. Lewis Co. is the ONLY team in your region capable of playing with any of the top 3 in 6 2A. Oh, yeah, over the last 10 years, Huntingdon is 9-3 vs. Region 5 2A. What part of that can't you get through your thick skull?? We are recognzized state wide as a 2A powerhouse. You think anybody knows anything about Fairview outside your region? No cause you've never beaten anyone outside your region. Do that consistently and then brag.

Quote from JacketPride24. "Correct me if I am wrong but doesnt Huntingdon always beat McKenzie, but McKenzie always the one in the Final Four. Seems to me McKenzie just gets focused on the playoffs while Huntingdon worrie to much about the regular season. So dont count Mckenzie out yet, anyone can get beat on any given friday." Oh how sad to be so young and uninformed. McKenzie didn't have a playoff victory until 3 season ago. Huntingdon has been in the playoffs consistently for the last 11 years and a few times before. Huntingdon was in the semis 4 of 5 years and to the clinic bowl once prior to 2001. Don't even dare to compare the 2 schools historically. It's not even close. Not to mention McKenzie has only beaten Huntingdon 6 times in the last 50 years. Get your facts straight before you go to spouting off. 2 years does not a history make.

Hayes has a very strong arm but not very good QB skills--yet. He focused on his first receiver from the snap of the ball on every pass but the ones he had to scramble to find. No doubt he is a very accomplished HS QB, but in that offense there are a lot of kids who could complete half their passes on underneath routes. The key is getting the ball in the end zone. How many of the long post and flag patterns did he complete? NONE. Lacey dropped one but otherwise he was long or up for grabs on the rest. ALL 25 COMPLETIONS WERE UNDERNEATH and obviously didn't dent the scoreboard. When you run 78 plays to your opponents 34, and get beat by 5 TD's, somethings wrong. McKenzie moved the ball well between the 20's but couldn't do anything on the short field. IMO, it's time to rethink your philosophy and get Cook and Campbell more involved in the offense. That big old offensive line didn't appear to interested in run blocking after scrapping for 60+ pass plays (counting scrambles and sacks). As for the Mustangs, I said earlier that the speed and depth factors would play a big roll. I think everyone knows who Phillip "Boo" (how appropriate for Halloween) Weathers is now. He was the difference maker. A TD receiving, rushing, and returning an INT, all over 70 yds. Speed kills. 5 TD's from 50+ yards. I hated we didnt control the ball longer, but if you're not tackled its best to go ahead and take the 6 right?

Gibson County has lost 33 straight? Anyone know of a longer one?

Bell had 126 yds against Milan the first time. He didn't get in the endzone however. Huntingdon has changed some personnel since the first meeting. Freshman Chris Donald is now starting at FB and Kenneth Hillsman is pulling guard duty as well as starting at DE. Huntingdon doesn't like to use guys both ways. Although Milan was clearly the better team in week 7, I still believe Huntingdon has the talent to win a rematch--if it happens. Remember 98?? Huntingdon completely dominated Milan during the regular season but Milan used a couple of bad calls and missed tackles to win the rematch on the way to a state title. You never know till the game is played.

What is McKenzie's depth situation? Huntingdon only has a couple of kids going both ways and they split time on offense. Hillsman is the only true 2 way player for Huntingdon. Unless the Rebels score early and get some serious momentum, the depth factor will play a large role as the game wears on. Bell is as good a natural runner as you will see in this area and unlike in years past, he doesn't go down easily. The I has enable him to use his natural skills to the fullest and his numbers prove he has responded. He's good. Don't expect to see the wing T. This is a different Mustang team. Oh yeah, they can throw a little too. I haven't seen McKenzie this year but I did see them last year. I know Cook is an excellent back with power and speed. The spread offense obviously gives them an opportunity to do some things that most teams in West TN don't see so that gives them an advantage in most games they play. Hayes is obviously the real deal and can make some good things happen for the Rebels. The Mustangs corners, Weathers particularly are short and prone to the fade. The safeties must do a good job of reading Hayes and helping on anything over the top. What's gonna happen? As it most football games, the team who controls the line of scrimmage and takes care of the football will win. Huntingdon has done that all year with the exception of the Milan game and Bell had 120+ yards in that one. If one team turns the ball over and gives up some easy scores, it could turn into a long night for the other. Huntingdon should prevail because they have more good athletes. Turnovers, penalties, etc. could change that. I look forward to an exciting game and just hope that the fans let the kids play it out and not get too caught up in the emotions of the evening