Gallatin (3-0) @ Henry Co. (2-1) - 5A Showdown

[Gtowner]

Alright folks, here is one of the biggest matchups in 5A this week!  Post your predictions and opinions on this thread.  I'm looking forward to getting some input from the HC faithful.  These teams have a rich history and this matchup never seems to disappoint.

[TheRealTruth]

About time! What took so long?

[MSURacer]

Still don't have a great feel on where this Henry County team is. They are improving, but so far we've played one good team, one average team, and one bad team. The scores will tell you who's who. I don't know how good Gallatin is, but they are undefeated and should be prepared for as if they are very good.

 

Our run defense is very solid. None of our opponents to this point have had much success on the ground. Houston had a field day passing against us and Liberty found modest success through the air as well. The pass D looked much better last night, but that was against Northeast. Our offense has improved the last couple of weeks, but we haven't faced a defense as good as Liberty's in either game. I don't know how Gallatin stacks up in that department.

 

Our kicker is very good.

 

That's all I got right now.     

[MSURacer]

Oh yeah, you may wanna get there very early if you want a good seat/viewing spot. The house will be packed for this one.

 

Drewcephus and others usually have a nice tailgate set up on the practice field for the pregame.  

[GWAVE1]

Still don't have a great feel on where this Henry County team is. They are improving, but so far we've played one good team, one average team, and one bad team. The scores will tell you who's who. I don't know how good Gallatin is, but they are undefeated and should be prepared for as if they are very good.

 

Our run defense is very solid. None of our opponents to this point have had much success on the ground. Houston had a field day passing against us and Liberty found modest success through the air as well. The pass D looked much better last night, but that was against Northeast. Our offense has improved the last couple of weeks, but we haven't faced a defense as good as Liberty's in either game. I don't know how Gallatin stacks up in that department.

 

Our kicker is very good.

 

That's all I got right now.

I keep hearing about how good Henry Co's run defense is. It is fixing to be tested big time!!

[MSURacer]

I keep hearing about how good Henry Co's run defense is. It is fixing to be tested big time!!

 

I'm sure it will, but I remain confident. Even MBA struggled running the ball against our front.

[GWAVE1]

I'm sure it will, but I remain confident. Even MBA struggled running the ball against our front.

If Gallatin can't run the ball then Henry Co will win this game. I think all game footage will show that. Huge challenge this week that everybody is looking forward to.

[eers]

Gallatin back will probably be the best HC has seen to this point.

[MSURacer]

Gallatin back will probably be the best HC has seen to this point.

Most likely correct. I haven't seen any overly impressive opposing backs thus far (in the regular season, that is). Liberty's were solid, but not as good as years past (in my opinion). Houston and NE couldn't get enough going on the ground for me to tell a whole lot about their backs. I look forward to the challenge Gallatin offers up.

Edited September 6, 2015 by MSURacer

[TheRealTruth]

Henry County will cause some matchup problems for Gallatin. Gallatin's OL must really bring all they have this week to establish the ground game. Gallatin can throw it but really has not needed to. Who are the top players for both teams? I'll start with Jordan Mason, Gallatin RB, 79 carries 557 yards in 3 games.

[eers]

Henry County will cause some matchup problems for Gallatin. Gallatin's OL must really bring all they have this week to establish the ground game. Gallatin can throw it but really has not needed to. Who are the top players for both teams? I'll start with Jordan Mason, Gallatin RB, 79 carries 557 yards in 3 games.

He's a legitimate player at the next level.

[REDSMAN]

Said a couple of years ago 2015 and 2016 would be the years Gallatin has waited for.

I feel Gallatin wins 5A this year. This game won't be very close IMO. Gallatin 42-20