Oakland v. Blackman

[mat73557]

I watched some of the film on OHS And SHS and looked like to me that Siegel just didnt get started on the right foot.  Seemed like they didnt have the hurry up going for them early and ended up playing from behind early in the game.

 

For Blackman to win, they first have to protect the ball.  Three lost fumbles when you have momentum will not get it done.  I expect the field is going to be wet this Friday.  If so, I would expect to see turnovers related to the wet conditions.   a plus 1 in the turnover department may not matter but a plus 2 with these two teams would probably decide the game. 

 

Blackman needs to open up and give Jennings some high percentage passing plays to work with.  Seems like Blackman is always looking deep...even when the hitch and slant routes are wide open.  If Blackman can get some completions here, their chances of winning improve greatly.

 

Defense has to show up again.  Holding Oakland to 9 points last time was a great effort and I expect that if they can hold Oakland to 2 scores again, it could end up being a great night back at Blaze Drive.

 

Kick off coverage has to improve.  Stay in your lane and keep your speed guys at three-quarter speed until the return develops.

 

Either way, both teams are gonna have their hands full Friday night.  It should be another great game.

[SweetScience]

Is this game gonna be shown online anywhere? Would love to see this one.

[CU06]

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[Pancakes]

Could someone from middle TN familiar with these two teams list the players by their #'s who are being recruited or on a watch list to play college ball?

[warhawks]

This will be a close game! I pick Oakland to move on! Would not be suprised if Blackman won this though! Best wishes to both on a injury free great game!!

[Lost Old Dad]

Regardless who wins, I just want them to stay healthy so Maryville faces a team that can give them a game for a change.

 

Picking Oakland in this one though.

[Biggie]

I originally picked Oakland in this one, but I believe Blackmon will win the rematch. I think Blackmon's strength is in the running game. They are big, strong, and fast. If they can keep their heads, I believe they have a shot against anybody.

[BackinTN]

I originally picked Oakland in this one, but I believe Blackmon will win the rematch. I think Blackmon's strength is in the running game. They are big, strong, and fast. If they can keep their heads, I believe they have a shot against anybody.

Unless the host team has the fix in with the refs...

[notredame66]

Regardless who wins, I just want them to stay healthy so Maryville faces a team that can give them a game for a change.

 

Picking Oakland in this one though.

Amen to health and to the winner smacking Maryville .....

[Biggie]

Unless the host team has the fix in with the refs...

Of course, unless the fix is in. Aside from all of that, if Blackman would have kept running the ball on us, even the refs couldn't have kept them from winning. Good luck. I think the winner beats Maryville next week.

[hornsby6]

Lot of blather and not much content on game.  Oakland's strength is its line.  At least three of the players (Jones, Yates, and Barrett) will be playing on Saturdays at the D1 level (UT, Mercer and Mercer).  Oakland gets the nod on this one.  As for quarterback, Jennings will probably also be playing on Saturdays at the D1 level (Vandy and Ohio State are recruiting him).  If he plays to his potential, Blackman gets the nod at QB.  However, if he holds the ball like a loaf of bread or throws into coverage like last game, the stability of quarterback at Oakland wins.  Both teams have strong running games.  Even.  Emmanuel Smith of Oakland (plays WR and S) will be playing on Saturdays next year for Vandy.  A whole lot of talent on both teams.  If someone claims they know who will win this game, they are smoking something.  If one teams turns the ball over a few times, they win.  Oakland won last meeting 9-6, but had a missed field goal and extra point (but they also lost their kicker).  Oakland won, but Blackman has revenge factor.  One of the hardest hitting games I have seen.  Coaching is even also as both coaches have at least one ring on their finger.  Any prediction is like an armpit, everybody has one and many stink.  That is why they play the game.  Come Friday for what I do predict will be two teams with a lot of talent.

[allabouttheO]

Anyone have an update on Curtis and DJ Hood? Will they be able to go at it Friday night?