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This is going to be a flat out defensive game and I do not think either team will put 20 on the board. I think the difference for this game is going to be ball control and the kicking game, which I feel HC will have the advantage. 13-10 HC

We played in the same bad weather on a muddy cow pasture in Clarksville and it didn't slow HC's offense.

I know everything you read on the Internet can't be trusted but what I saw on the Coach T app is Rossview only beat Dickson County 12-7? Was that a misprint? If Rossview can only score 12 on DC, how will they ever put up more points than all of Henry's previous opponents combined? Has Rossview been sand-bagging?

I do think the HC defense has a hunger they have not had in a long time. These young men have a strong belief in themselves. However, Rossview is no push-over team. Another shut-out is possible but I expect a passing attack from a well respected QB in Rossview. My early prediction is 30-7 HC but I would like to hear more from the Rossview faithful.

You know how easy they were to cramp.

Now you know he wasn't taking a dive. He was trying to keep his best players healthy for the match-up against HC.

Liberty only scored 20 against HC. Houston scored 20 with 450+ yards passing and the next three have scored 0. In 5 games HC's D has allowed less than 300 yards rushing. Do you really think Clarksville can put 21 on the board? I see it at 30-14 HC.

47 got a good report yesterday and should be back in action this Friday.

Also, the twins, 30 and 35 stepped up in a big way and probably had their best game of the year.

Does anyone know if the -40 yards rushing for Houston a new record for HC? I remember last it was talked of consecutive record breaks at -23 & -24.

There is a lot of work to do, but I knows these boys and the coaches. The talent is there and it can be done. The D is still looking pretty good. The secondary needs some improvement and the O line needs to be blocking better. I believe if those two things are corrected we will be pretty good. This is going to be a good game with Houston and I am looking forward to the match-up and seeing how both teams bounce back after their losses.

Great post and you are spot on with everything except the comparison between 47 and 14. Not even close and the stats should be able to confirm. 47 is better

I was just thinking that Crusader Cool-aid must be really good. Their clouds are probably marsh mellows and their trees are lollipops because is sounds like a fantasy land there. This is going to be a really good game and I expect to know exactly what we have with HC after this match-up. I guess if they do have a running back that will rush for 200 yards they might win, but I think a strong rushing game is a tall order against this D. I was also very impressed with the O after last Friday.

And so it begins! After the last couple of weeks of practice and scrimmages, there is much excitement in the air around Henry County. There is no doubt that Liberty will come to play and they always have lots of atheletes on the field at any given time. As for them being able to run on this HC Defense, that is a tall order. I think most teams will have a hard time running against us. I am very happy to see the improvements on O through the past couple of weeks. Friday night was impressive. Look forward to a fun time at Patriot Stadium Friday night!!! Go Big RED!!!

I am really looking forward to this season. I feel pretty good about HC, especially having over 30 seniors this year. I do not know much about the teams on this new make-up. Is West Creek returning their QB? He put up a lot of numbers last year against HC and could see them being a good team. I will go ahead and make an early prediction, but I will admit I know very little on some of these teams and maybe we can get some more info: 1. Henry County 2. Centennial 3. Brentwood 4. Clarksville 5. West Creek 6. Rossview 7. Dickson Co. 8. Northeast

They are doing maxes this week And this group of upcoming seniors is hard working. I believe next year will be another great year for HC with a few players being noticed.

I have heard from here and also some Rhea County people there is talk of this game happening for the next 2 years at a halfway point. Has anyone else heard of an HC and Rhea match-up?

With the HC defense being as dominant as they have been the last 4 games and with Ridgeway only scoring 22 points in the first meeting, with 8 coming in the last seconds of the game because of a clock issue, I do not think they will put up more than 14. I will go 20-14 HC.

Only 2 days left and I have not seen many predictions as this week has played out. Anyone want to give it a shot?

I am excited about this game Friday. I believe HC is looking equal or better than the team last year. There is no doubt 5a has the most talented and I expect every game from here on out will be a slugfest and we could see any 2 of the 8 teams in Cookeville. But I am feeling confident in HC and our boys have the talent, experience and desire to go back.

It was announced on Facebook the game will be a Crump Stadium. The same field HC played 2012.

I thought HC beat West last year because HC had one more point than West because HC made their's.

The one thing I find amazing is how this D has only allowed -37 rushing yards total for the last 3 games. I believe this is going to be a great game and many are underestimating HC. I expect Ridgeway has improved since our first meeting but in my opinion I do not think they will be facing the same team in HC. This will be a low scoring defensive game.