State Semifinal: Maryville at Oakland

[Red Rebels]

CUO6  Have you ever heard of Danny Spradlin?

I was thinking the same thing Coach.

[milo118]

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.......Come on up to practice! They'll be a lot of the Mafia there!

 

I knew it. That's how you guys get so many atheletes. You send Vinny to make an offer they can't refuse. Smart!

[rebelwoman87]

I knew it. That's how you guys get so many atheletes. You send Vinny to make an offer they can't refuse. Smart!

Not Vinny, Stars garbage recruiting service. No one will refuse services like that.

[Red Rebels]

I knew it. That's how you guys get so many atheletes. You send Vinny to make an offer they can't refuse. Smart!

We were not organized at all until we saw this a few years ago. It scared us so much we though we might need to get better organized. The Maryville Mafia was born:

 

Grimace is very scary!

[Rebelsman]

Maryville will always be known for a soft schedule and needing trick plays to beat teams.

Jealousy is such an ugly emotion.

[Rebelsman]

I was thinking the same thing Coach.

Me too.

[BarneySox2007]

Anyone know if this will have a live feed or on TV?

[MLREB]

When Maryville has the ball...  The interesting matchup in this game is how GQ will choose to attack the Oakland D that is physical in the trenches, and athletic at LB and DB positions.  I think this game will go well into the 2nd or 3rd quarter and GQ is still trying to feel the Pats out and "crack the code".  I expect the Rebs to find different ways to get the ball in the hands of #1 #28 #2 and #43.  WR #6 could have a sneaky big play in there as well, he played great in the semis last year vs Blackman.  The key for Oakland's D is to continue to make the game physical at the LOS.  Find opportunities for turnovers... i.e. strip the ball carrier when he's held up, intercept the ball when it's 50/50 between the WR and not just knock it down.  Oakland's D has played lights out for about the last 10 weeks (only giving up 7.7 ppg) so they know what it takes to play great defense.  I expect this to be a great matchup this Friday night, but I have to give the advantage to GQ, he will eventually crack the code.  It may be late and it may be only for 1 score.

 

When Oakland has the ball...  This matchup could ultimately decide the outcome of the game.  Oakland has physical, nasty OL.  They run the ball well with #11 and #1, both can catch out of the backfield.  The Pats finally settled on playing one QB and #19 played really well since he took over full time.  He's proven he can run the ball when called and even extend plays when he's passing.  He throws the ball well to a multitude of dangerous targets.  #6 #7 #8 can all be playmakers at any given time.  #6 is such a big presence with his size.  It will be interesting how the Rebs choose to defend the Pats.  Even though MHS has GQ calling the offense, I think he would tell you that the defense is the strength of Rebels this year.  The secondary was the big concern in the preseason with everyone new except for #3.  But this group has proven to be another stellar group to add to all the returnees in the front 7.  This is no doubt the best DL the Rebs have had since GQ took over.  Not only are they talented but they have depth.  The LBs can all run well and tackle with an attitude.  #27 is only a sophomore but will probably go down as the greatest LB the Rebs have ever had (I know that's calling for a lot of praise with the MHS tradition).  This matchup will be decided by how effective Oakland is running the football, and if they choose, can they be successful with some matchups on the outside.

 

Special teams...  This has to favor the Rebs but it will be interesting to see if Oakland can hold their own.  Can the Pats get a big return if the MHS kicker does not put into the end zone?  They are capable.  Can they block a kick or punt?  The MHS punter has been phenomenal given the few opportunities he's had to punt this year.  When Oakland has to punt, can they generate enough positive field position so that they stay level with the Rebs? With the backup kicker, Coach Mac has to really consider when to try for 3 or go for it on 4th down.  MHS has the advantage on paper but games are not played on sheets of paper.  If this matchup stays level, or if Oakland can create big plays with returns or blocks, then we're in for a really great football game.  

 

Absolutely a dead on analysis. Maryville will struggle putting points on the board against this Oakland Defense.

[Governm]

Absolutely a dead on analysis. Maryville will struggle putting points on the board against this Oakland Defense.

[mat73557]

With all due respect for Oakland, after watching Maryville play Blackman last year in person, no one is going to stop Maryville from scoring.

 

I swear they had four different playbooks in the semi-game last year...one for each quarter.  Just when Oakland's linebackers settle in on one look, Maryville will give another. 

When Maryville throws the ball on a key down, their receiver is going to make the play to move the chains.

 

Oakland's offense cant keep up.

 

Maryville 35 Oakland 17

[BarneySox2007]

Gov I'm trying to find out how you can watch the game Friday Night but no one knows apparently. 

[PassiveAggressive]

OAKLAND WILL BE HARD TO SCORE ON.....AND THEN GQ WILL HAVE TO RESORT TO HIS BAG OF TRICK PLAYS...