Eagle9019

#1 just limped off. Only to return a play later up 27-7. They are trying their best to pad his stats. Get the kid off the field. The next game is way more important than meaningless yards with the game in hand.

27-7 DA 8:44 to go

14-7 Davidson 3:46 left in the 3rd.

Who are all these “college players”? Also, how many kids started new this year? You should know. Or you’re just talking out your backside trying to stir the pot.

For all of those following this game, the point differential is deceiving. NCS had the ball at the 10 yard line with a chance to tie the game in the 4th. USJ connected on a deep ball following that drive to extend the lead to 21-7. The last score came with 20 or so seconds left. It was a good defensive battle for most of the game. It was obvious after only a few plays to those that follow NCS closely that this probably would not be a good night. I am not an apologist for Coach Brothers but this one wasn’t really on him. There have been some games that have been, but this simply wasn’t one of them. Decent play at one critical position would have changed this game drastically. The stage was just to big. You could immediately see the nerves and it never changed. Countless opportunities missed. I was amazed it was as close as it was in the 4th. USJ had a few unnecessary penalties that negated plays that could have stretched this one out. Even still, it was plays by their defense. USJ is tough but I can’t see them getting by Davidson. Davidson will match their defensive effort and if they get anything out of their QB, I think they go back to back. I don’t think Davidson’s offense is capable of playing as poorly as the NCS offense did tonight. Many will disagree with some or all of this opinion on the game and that’s fine. If you saw both games with these teams this year, the difference was absolutely glaring. Sour way to end a good season but a good season nonetheless. Congrats to USJ. I will be rooting for them in Cookeville.

Goodpasture really unfortunate to be in D2AA. They need to be in 1A. The Rams beat them 10 out of 10 games and they are “decent” as you put it. They just don’t have the horses to compete at the current level. Maximum effort and heart, talent pool has just stopped flowing their direction. Would be same for about any team in D2A at present.

Game day. Going with NCS, Davidson, USJ and FCS. Good luck and safe travels to all involved.

Which game do y’all see being the closest? I think Columbia Academy and USJ can name the score, Fayette Academy wins going away, and Tipton Rosemark hangs in before wearing down. I’ll be rooting for MTCS. Really don’t want the rematch with Fayette if they hit their stride again.

Would love it if MTCS pulled it off. I think Fayette Academy figures it out next week. Hope I’m wrong.

It’s just that kind of year. Fayette Academy is likely a 2 seed if playing in the East. Tough round 2 matchups for both 1 seeds. Should get interesting around the 15th.

Is there any radio or livestream of the game Friday?

I did see the game a couple times. McClary played his best game thus far, by a wide margin. Hopefully that will be a trend going forward. We are strong in the middle of the defensive line but tend to get burned coming forward to hard off the line. Linebacker play has been much improved compared to weeks 1-2. I still think the key will be containing Fayette’s QB when the field widens up for him to run, letting our D get off the field. Also hope we give some resistance at the line of scrimmage with the DB’s. Have to disrupt routes and keep the receivers from running free. Shocked if this one is not a high scoring game.

I get the feeling NCS will need to score in the 40’s to pull this one off. Mobile QB’s have always performed well against our D. What do the folks from the west think about this one?

NCS keys will be keeping the QB from running wild when either designed plays or broken plays occur. Also think they need to play tight press coverage to disrupt routes. NCS will need to run to set up the pass as well. If they are stuck throwing often, their chances for success will greatly diminish. Hopeful this one stays close.

That number is about right. QB has been there forever. His father is a coach. 23 is sticking mostly to defense. That’s were he projects to play at the next level. I’m sure he will find himself in the offensive scheme toward the playoffs.