Sevier County At Bearden

[BHSfootball]

What are the thoughts on this game? Both have won and loss to the same opponents in the region, except Jeff Co. Bot hhave alomost identical stats in the region as far as points scored vs. points given up if you take out the Jeff. Co. game. Sevier has put points on the board this year, but offense has struggled the past two weeks. Bearden is coming off a bye week after a romp shutout of Campbell County. This one could be good! Just wondering some of the thoughts on the game. Also, any word on the two players hurt for Sevier in last week's game?

 

This one is for a home playoff game. You can bet both teams want this.

Edited October 18, 2005 by BHSfootball

[ambiguousrock]

Sevier Co. 21

 

Bearden 20

[ccDL92]

Sevier Co 20

Bearden 14

[SCBear]

On paper it appears to be a pretty even matchup. From the stats both teams seem to have a real solid defence with a sporadic offense that is sort of Jekle & Hyde. When SC has struggled on the offensive side of the ball it has been because of turnovers and execution. Combine those miscues with just an average running attack (except when Watson is in at QB running the veer or the occasional FB blast) and an inconsistent passing attack and you have the potential for some pretty lackluster offensive performances against your better defenses. Hopefully the emergence of Seymour transfer Blake Wallace will help to ignite our anemic TB position.

 

Last weeks performance against JC was hard to figure. The team that I saw the Patriots field did not look like a 2-6 team. Their talent and level of play actually surprised me (and I believe the Bears too). Especially with all that we had heard was going on with all of the dismissals and unrest in Dandridge. Just a warning but the Bulldogs better beware next week or else you could stumble like we almost did (and probably should have). Another factor may have been that SC was sort of flat after shooting their wad the previous week in the loss to DB. It appeared to me that the team was not focused and didn't take the Patriots as seriously as they should have. It really showed on the defense side of the ball where even our reliable defense wasn't sharp as evident by the many 3rd and long conversions they allowed.

 

As far as injuries go LB David Murrah (gimpy ankle) and DE Jake McGinnis (back spasms) have both been plagued by these nagging ailments all year. Both went out in the first half last week and didn't return. I do not know their status for sure but I believe they will try to play Friday night. This is our 10th game in a row and we desperatly need a week off to heal up.

 

The winner secures second place in the region and a first round playoff game against the WB Govs at home. I am sure Bearden will be stoked I just hope the Bears are mentally and physically ready to go and can start executing better on the O side of the ball.

[5743]

Well if Bearden is to win they will most likely have to do it with very few points.

After giving up 58 points in the first 3 games SCHS has given up 27 in the last 6 games. Take away CCHS and Central games and Bearden hasn't been a scoring jugggernaut.

 

I know the JCHS score was 14-6 ( a 80 yard TD run was nullified by a down-field clip to only a 40 yard game) and SCHS was inside the 25 as time ran out. 21-6 had the foul not occured on the long TD run would have sounded much better.

 

JCHS was able to move the ball in spurts but couldn't sustain a long drive (but one). I would be shocked if SCHS didn't win this one. Maybe close and possibly low scoring. ( unlike the 1998 57-56 2 OT thriller ) Most draining HS game I have ever attended.

 

Love the Bulldogs "glass cockpit" Press Box. Feels like a private suite at Neyland or something.

Edited October 18, 2005 by 5743

[TheWards]

sevier county wins lead by outstanding defense

[WesVLT]

I'd expect a relatively low-scoring ballgame.

 

I'm proud of how far Bearden has come since last season. Although Region 1-5A isn't at its strongest point this year, the fact that Bearden is vying for second place in the region shows they've improved a ton.

 

I think the Smoky Bears will win a defensive battle Friday, but I'll be rooting for the Bulldogs.

Edited October 19, 2005 by WesVols

[CU06]

This should be a great game. both teams are determined to win bc a home playoff game would be deserving for both programs. i hope the game is mistake and injury free and the weather is nice. i think sevier co. offense will provide one extra score in this one.

 

SCHS 21

BHS 14

[Footballplayer#89]

SCHS 21

 

Bearden 17

[FB.PLAYER59]

HMMMMM BEARDEN 21 SCHS 7