Fayette Academy @ Union City

[TheBoredGuy]

Don't be surprised if this game is a blowout -- not a blowout by epic proportions (see Alcoa's first-round win), but a blowout of 3-to-4 TDs.

Then, don't be surprised if UC beats JCS next week by at least 2 TDs, if JCS can get past McKenzie.

I'm just saying that this season has made it very clear to me the difference between 2A and 1A in West Tennessee. And, I'm not just talkng about what UC has done to 1A teams. Look how USJ struggled in 2A after years of dominating 1A.

This is one of those intangibles that people are always talking about.

 

UC may indeed win this game, but it will not...repeat, NOT be a blowout.

 

And I really think many of you from that region are vastly underestimating JCS.

[stlbss]

UC may indeed win this game, but it will not...repeat, NOT be a blowout.

 

And I really think many of you from that region are vastly underestimating JCS.

 

 

I would agree with the underestimation of JCS, and here's why. Check the stats. JCS has a legitmate quarterback in MacDonald. The kid can flat throw the ball. Regular season - 85 of 128 for 1,263 yds, 16 TDs, 4 picks. 66% completion rate, 14.9 yds per completion. Hayes for McKenzie puts up Playstation numbers, but his completion rate is 62%, with an average yards per completion of 17. MacDonald's not that far behind Hayes

 

They've also got their top RB from last year back, Ragin, but he's been overshadowed by Nick Melton this year, who piled up 1,275 yds in the regular season, 14 TDs, and an average yards per carry of 10.8. The only player who had a higher average yards per carry was Buckley with Lexington who had an average of 11.1.

 

Special Teams - Philpot for JCS, 0 for 1 on FGs, which speaks volumes to the power of the JCS offense, only attempting one FG on the year, 38 of 42 on XP during the regular season. McKenzie has an outstanding kicker in Laughery, but he was only 5 of 12 on FG, 30 of 39 on XP.

 

Bottom Line. I think JCS wins, and I think it sets up a great game against JCS/UC in the third round, although I don't think UC should take FA lightly. That may be a close game.

[beserkr]

Don't be surprised if this game is a blowout -- not a blowout by epic proportions (see Alcoa's first-round win), but a blowout of 3-to-4 TDs.

Then, don't be surprised if UC beats JCS next week by at least 2 TDs, if JCS can get past McKenzie.

I'm just saying that this season has made it very clear to me the difference between 2A and 1A in West Tennessee. And, I'm not just talkng about what UC has done to 1A teams. Look how USJ struggled in 2A after years of dominating 1A.

This is one of those intangibles that people are always talking about.

 

UC will probably win, but I doubt it will be a 3 to 4 TD blow out.

 

As for your other point, I don't agree with your logic concerning USJ and the strength of 2A and 1A football. I agree that 2A is obviously stronger, but is the 2005 Bruin team a reliable comparison? It is obvious that the Bruins are down this year.

 

This was stated in another post several weeks ago, but it bares repeating. Even if USJ were still in 1A, they would not have finished any better than 3rd in the region.

JCS defeated USJ 27-8 , while Fayette defeated the Bruins 41-13. I am not trying to compare scores. I'm simply pointing out that the Bruins would not have dominated 1A this year either.

 

I know that UC and McKenzie have great teams, and they are quite capable of beating JCS, but don't underestimate the Eagles. Just like the Tornadoes and Rebels, the Eagles have a lot of talent, strength, and speed, and they too are extremely well coached.

 

Good luck to all of the teams in the play offs!

[fan360]

Union city by 14

[Purple & Gold Standard]

UC will probably win, but I doubt it will be a 3 to 4 TD blow out.

 

As for your other point, I don't agree with your logic concerning USJ and the strength of 2A and 1A football. I agree that 2A is obviously stronger, but is the 2005 Bruin team a reliable comparison? It is obvious that the Bruins are down this year.

 

This was stated in another post several weeks ago, but it bares repeating. Even if USJ were still in 1A, they would not have finished any better than 3rd in the region.

JCS defeated USJ 27-8 , while Fayette defeated the Bruins 41-13. I am not trying to compare scores. I'm simply pointing out that the Bruins would not have dominated 1A this year either.

 

I know that UC and McKenzie have great teams, and they are quite capable of beating JCS, but don't underestimate the Eagles. Just like the Tornadoes and Rebels, the Eagles have a lot of talent, strength, and speed, and they too are extremely well coached.

 

Good luck to all of the teams in the play offs!

 

 

I don't think anyone is underestimating JCS or Fayette Acd...They are good..For 1A teams....Point being Union City is 8-0 against 1A competition....Without a close game in what was condidered to be the strongest 1A region in the state....

[ERviking]

Don't be surprised if this game is a blowout -- not a blowout by epic proportions (see Alcoa's first-round win), but a blowout of 3-to-4 TDs.

Then, don't be surprised if UC beats JCS next week by at least 2 TDs, if JCS can get past McKenzie.

I'm just saying that this season has made it very clear to me the difference between 2A and 1A in West Tennessee. And, I'm not just talkng about what UC has done to 1A teams. Look how USJ struggled in 2A after years of dominating 1A.

This is one of those intangibles that people are always talking about.

Remember that Fayette and JCS both won out in 1A except for JCS beating Fayette. Like most regions and divisions, there are better teams and then usually a gap where the top teams in the region are not in the same class as the top 2 or 3 teams. In the case of UC shocking Halls, I hope that was stated tongue in cheek.

It really seems that UC is looking past Fayette and getting ready for the home matchup with JCS. I applaud the concept and I would like to offer any information regarding JCS that UC might want so that they can study JCS this week before the Fayette game.

 

I assure you that a well coached FA team with Wes Kennedy, Hal Montague, and Brandon Tucker will be ready and they will punch UC in the mouth from play one and the game will be a good one.

What I am seeing as surprise that LC was beaten so badly is actually surprise that the level of competition at FA is higher than anyone expected. FA absolutely believes that they can beat UC. They plan to do just that and get a rematch of the 20-0 game at our house again against JCS. There is a calm resolve in the Viking camp to do this, and we will see Friday night.

Good Luck to all of the playoff teams. I pray for safety and sportsmanship!

[beserkr]

I don't think anyone is underestimating JCS or Fayette Acd...They are good..For 1A teams....Point being Union City is 8-0 against 1A competition....Without a close game in what was condidered to be the strongest 1A region in the state....

 

"I don't think anyone is underestimating JCS or Fayette Acd..." Go back and read some of the posts!

 

I will admit that Region 7 is tougher overall than Region 8, but Region 7 is the strongest 1A region in the state! I don't believe you will find a lot of people outside of northwest Tennessee who would agree!

 

However, since UC (the champion of what some consider to be the strongest 1A region in the state) has been unchallenged by 8 single A teams with a combined record of 35-49, let's give them the state championship trophy tonight.

 

All kidding aside, Union City appears to be the strongest 1A team (in West Tennessee) but you never know what might happen on any Friday night. I can think of several region champions who might agree!

[pujo]

Union City in a real close game.

[buschman]

I don't know where you are from but 38-12 isn't playing someone fairly decent....Union City was ahead 38-0 at Lake County....The game wasn't really that close...I have not been impressed with anybody from the 1A ranks Union City has played...They have blown out every 1A team they have faced and this at the start of the season was being touted as one of if not the best region in the state....Union City will eventually play a 1A team that will give them a game...Is this the week??..I don't know...Maybe if Union City beats Fayette Acd 38-12 you can say that the Vikings played them a fairly decent game....I can pretty much tell you that Fayette Acd hasn't faced the type athletes they will see Friday night and that includes JCS...I think Union City will win 34-14....And I wouldn't put all my money on JCS to beat McKenzie....

The reason it was touted as one of the best regions in the state was only because of Union City and Mackenzie. For the last 5 years it has been one of the weakest, if not the weakest, region in the state. In 2003 it got swept out of the first round of the playoffs. The region was very overrated. You should probably show a lil more respect for the private schools. If FA doesn't earn it from you this week, then JCS will next week.

[u-nv-me]

Everybody just shut up and watch the whippin that FA is going to take friday night at War Memorial Stadium on November the 11 at 7 o'clock

 

O yea i do mean whippin Lake County cant tackle UC will knock your jock off

[thechief]

true...union city has won the games they are suppose to win..so far...i think fayette can keep it a good game...from what they did to lake co .... do yall have bodiford back for the playoffs or something??

Last Friday they did. Except his name is Blaine Feathers and he'll throw the ball a little too. Ask Lake County about it.

[buschman]

You know reading all this has really made me wonder. Was Union City talking all this crap the last two years when they were gettin it handed to them week in and week out? Or did ya'll just wait till you moved down to a class that you felt like you could dominate before you started. Win some games before you say anything. True, Union City played some tough competition out of their district, and played them well. However, how many did you win? Region 7 was awful outside of Union City and McKenzie, just like Region 8 was outside of JCS and FA. Just because you haven't had any competition in Class A yet doesn't say anything. You haven't played a good team in Class A yet (McKenzie isn't that good, JCS bye 3 touchdowns). Something tells me that you will on Friday. I am not saying that Fayette is going to pull the upset on UC but I promise you that Union City will know that they played somebody. This could be a good one.