Halls @ Powell

[osunut2]

After two games, these two teams appear to be going in opposite directions. Powell dominated SD and Fulton, while Halls was edged by Clinton and shutout by SC. This game is always close - since 2000, this game has been decided by a touchdown or less every year (except 2001).

 

As good as Powell has been so far this year, I still think that Halls will give Powell everything they can handle on Thursday night. Powell has to be careful of a major letdown, especially after their win against Fulton, but I expect this coaching staff to have the Panthers mentally ready for this rivalry game.

 

What are everyone's thoughts on this game?

[Space3]

After two games, these two teams appear to be going in opposite directions. Powell dominated SD and Fulton, while Halls was edged by Clinton and shutout by SC. This game is always close - since 2000, this game has been decided by a touchdown or less every year (except 2001).

 

As good as Powell has been so far this year, I still think that Halls will give Powell everything they can handle on Thursday night. Powell has to be careful of a major letdown, especially after their win against Fulton, but I expect this coaching staff to have the Panthers mentally ready for this rivalry game.

 

What are everyone's thoughts on this game?

I think Powell will take care of Halls. AC and Powell will be a huge game!!!!!

[Thecatcall09]

I think Powell will take care of Halls. AC and Powell will be a huge game!!!!!

I hope Halls wins this one...but likely they will not!

[titansfan13]

I hope Halls wins this one...but likely they will not!

I think it is possible for Halls to pull this one out. If they can keep it close and not give up any big plays they can get a W on thursday. Its not very likely but it is most definately achieveable.

[FootballDad]

Halls may keep it close for awhile, but I just don't see them hanging close for 4 qtrs. unless turnovers, weather or penalties are a factor. Halls hopes they can win, Powell knows they can win, that makes a difference unless things go very well for Halls early on. I think the Panthers win by more than 1 TD.

[ZCAR]

Although it pains me to even say this I just don't have that warm fuzzy feeling on this one and it could get real ugly before half-time. Intense rivalry and the passion of High school only goes so far. Eventually skill overcomes wishful thinking. Keeping this one close will be a tough task in itself but always doable.

 

Good luck Red Devils and be very hungry.

[raider91]

Halls will go as far as O'Laughlin will carry them, if his shoulder is not good to go then this game will be out of hand.

[KTL007]

Powell will roll in this game. The games between these 2 teams are usually close but powell is the much better team this year and i think they will dominate the game. Instead of a let down after the big fulton win i think they will be fired up and very confident in themselves and come out and show it agaisnt halls.

[ScoreAtWill]

Is O'Laughlin's shoulder bad? I heard it was, anyone care to comment if he's ok?

Edited August 31, 2010 by ScoreAtWill

[Space3]

Get this win Powell and us up here in Anderson Co. will be rooting for you all to beat Oakridge!!! Then it will be AC and Powell week.

[Gridiron32]

Just wondering what Powell's and Hall's strengths are this year. I know Halls has O'Laughlin, but I don't know much more about them and Powell I don't have a clue.

 

I was impressed with the Powell/Fulton outcome and it sounded like Powell had their way. Hall's looks a little out of sorts after the Sevier Co game. I know this game will be a battle though. Good luck to both teams.

[HTV]

When Halls and Powell play it doesn't matter what the records are, who is supposed to be the better team, or where the game is being played. It is always close. In fact, only once in the 2000s has the game been decided by double digits. Powell is 7-3 against Halls in the last 10, but their biggest margin of victory in those 7 wins has been 7 points. There is no reason to believe that Thursday night's game won't follow that same trend of close games.