Wilson Central at Whitehaven

[kwc]

Hi peeps,

 

Been a while since I posted, but stat guy here for WC and just thought I'd touch on a few things:

 

1) WC has played predominantely in the I-Formation since after their loss to Franklin in Week 7 (or Week 8, stupid Week 0 garbage). Last two weeks against Cordova and Franklin has been exclusive to the I.

 

2) Passing game was literally non-existent in the entire regular season, however has been so much better in the first and second rounds. Going back on my numbers (and some weeks I'm missing due to a technical glitch), but WC's QB didn't connect on consecutive completions until the postseason.

 

3) Running game has been battling fumbles since their 42-21 loss to McGavock which started them on a 1-5 stretch to close the season. Since then, it's been much better. However, WC has had two timely fumbles in the last two games -- both coming LITERALLY on the goal line push into the end zone. The Cordova game would have been 35-9 and the Franklin win wouldn't have come down to a last minute 2-point conversion interception.

 

4) Defensively, WC has been a completely different team in the postseason. I can't really explain it any other way. A team that was prone to allowing long rushes and multiple pass completions in a row has flipped the table and playing lights out (except a some momentum-built runs and extremely poor officiating against Franklin). Outside of that fourth quarter last week, they've been a defensive juggernaut.

 

5) On special teams, they easily have the ability to break the long return if they need to. Plus, they have a kicker who can punt the ball 55+ yards to flip the field if they need to. They've also blocked a kick in each of their playoff games so far.

 

This game against Whitehaven may be one of the toughest games they've played in school history. They've never been to the state semi-finals, but the confidence I've seen and heard in and among the players/staff is sky-high right now.

 

Mentally, they seem prepared. And this is the playoffs. Who knows what to expect, right?

 

Either way, I'm not looking forward to a six-hour total bus ride back and forth tomorrow, but I think it's going to be a heck of a football game.

 

Hey StatManTN:

 

Well, if you are going to post on CoachT and you are a Wilson Central fan ... now would be a perfect time to do so. Do you have somebody that plays on the team?

 

1) Why do you think the coaching staff switched from the Wing-T to the I-Formation at the end of the season? Do you think the switch has been effective?

 

2) Non-existing passing game to now having a pretty decent one. Who is the QB tossing these new passes to?

 

3) So ... you guys are batteling fumbelitus ... LOL. It's never good to have that as a condition to your football team. You think the change in offensive philosophy had anything to do with those two recent fumbling events?

 

4) A defensive juggernaut you say? What do you attribute this sudden change of defensive prowess?

 

5) Who is that KO returner we need to avoid? Has he had many KO returns for a TD this season? Your punter can boot it 55 yards if need be? Wow ... now that's a weapon. Sounds like your special teams are pretty special.

 

if I were the WC players and staff, I'd be sky high too. Especially after beating both Cordova and Franklin. WC wasn't expected to be in the quarter-finals. I know that I would be pretty happy with these accomplishments if I were in their shoes.

 

Well ... it could be worse. You could be doing the driving yourself. Wouldn't that be aweful? I suspect riding as a passenger on a chartered bus will be a whole lot better. What time are you guys leaving town tomorrow? How many busses are you guys bringing? 

[kwc]

He's a Strong Safety playing CB because he's likely one of the better ATH on the team... His footwork is robotic. Him playing 10 yd off allows him to have a slow back pedal. I don't know how fluid his hips are. IF he plays 10 yds off, when we Need to pass we should pick up 8 yds every time, however I doubt we throw it that much. He's VERY physical and a pretty solid tackler BUT I don't know what kind of hips he got so when he sees Kerrick or #11 in the open field it could be interesting... Again, I'd love to see him on the Island. He's a solid player but he's honestly out of position.  

 

That might be the case but he's holding it down appearently. Nothing to help a safety develop cover skills then to have him play corner. Evidently, his coaches seem to think he's doing pretty good. I did notice him playing 10 yds off of the ball myself ... but those clips I saw were only short highlight vids. It's hard to determine much from what HUDL provides in the free area. I did notice his open field tackeling skills.

[kwc]

THIS STATEMENT ALONE HAS GOTTEN ME HYPED OUT MY MIND. Them boys coming to Da Haven to Win. I hope our game plans can help squelch that fire and confidence they about to bring.

 

Sounds like StatManTN is pretty hyped as well. Can you blame him?

[StatManTN]

Hey StatManTN:

 

Well, if you are going to post on CoachT and you are a Wilson Central fan ... now would be a perfect time to do so. Do you have somebody that plays on the team?

 

1) Why do you think the coaching staff switched from the Wing-T to the I-Formation at the end of the season? Do you think the switch has been effective?

 

2) Non-existing passing game to now having a pretty decent one. Who is the QB tossing these new passes to?

 

3) So ... you guys are batteling fumbelitus ... LOL. It's never good to have that as a condition to your football team. You think the change in offensive philosophy had anything to do with those two recent fumbling events?

 

4) A defensive juggernaut you say? What do you attribute this sudden change of defensive prowess?

 

5) Who is that KO returner we need to avoid? Has he had many KO returns for a TD this season? Your punter can boot it 55 yards if need be? Wow ... now that's a weapon. Sounds like your special teams are pretty special.

 

if I were the WC players and staff, I'd be sky high too. Especially after beating both Cordova and Franklin. WC wasn't expected to be in the quarter-finals. I know that I would be pretty happy with these accomplishments if I were in their shoes.

 

Well ... it could be worse. You could be doing the driving yourself. Wouldn't that be aweful? I suspect riding as a passenger on a chartered bus will be a whole lot better. What time are you guys leaving town tomorrow? How many busses are you guys bringing?

Nope, no player of mine on the team, but maybe one day my oldest will try football

 

As for your questions:

 

1) They had to do something offensively, nothing was working and the Wing-T just wasn't producing any more. I think the change has been highly effective

 

2) A young man by the name of Blake Meadors

 

3) To be honest, I don't. I know they've been working with all the backs for weeks on holding onto the ball. I know, it's fundamentals. However, when there is a breakdown on fundamentals, it's time to revisit those.

 

4) They've always been a strong defensive team, especially against the run. They have some of their better athletes double-shifting on offense and defense, which has been one of the reasons they've done better -- in my opinion that is.

 

5) Devon High, Jordan Hooper and Jordan Wilson. All three are very dangerous on special teams.

 

I think we're leaving around 11? Probably two busses for the trip down. You're right that it could be worse and I could be driving, however I'm just excited to be tagging along for the trip. It's been a very special postseason so far and I'm happy to be a part of it.

 

As for being hyped? I'm more realistic than most. I know WC is going to bring heck with them tomorrow and are going to go toe-to-toe with WH. I don't know what the final score is going to be, but I know it's going to be a fun matchup to watch

[kwc]

Nope, no player of mine on the team, but maybe one day my oldest will try football

 

As for your questions:

 

1) They had to do something offensively, nothing was working and the Wing-T just wasn't producing any more. I think the change has been highly effective

 

2) A young man by the name of Blake Meadors

 

3) To be honest, I don't. I know they've been working with all the backs for weeks on holding onto the ball. I know, it's fundamentals. However, when there is a breakdown on fundamentals, it's time to revisit those.

 

4) They've always been a strong defensive team, especially against the run. They have some of their better athletes double-shifting on offense and defense, which has been one of the reasons they've done better -- in my opinion that is.

 

5) Devon High, Jordan Hooper and Jordan Wilson. All three are very dangerous on special teams.

 

I think we're leaving around 11? Probably two busses for the trip down. You're right that it could be worse and I could be driving, however I'm just excited to be tagging along for the trip. It's been a very special postseason so far and I'm happy to be a part of it.

 

As for being hyped? I'm more realistic than most. I know WC is going to bring heck with them tomorrow and are going to go toe-to-toe with WH. I don't know what the final score is going to be, but I know it's going to be a fun matchup to watch

 

In question number two, I was actually asking about the WRs ... not the QB, who is a fine specimen of a football player. I noticed he threw the ball to numbers 3, 10, and 23 (Jordan Wilson). Any others? Who would you say is the go-to receiver, in you opinion?

[StatManTN]

In question number two, I was actually asking about the WRs ... not the QB, who is a fine specimen of a football player. I noticed he threw the ball to numbers 3, 10, and 23 (Jordan Wilson). Any others? Who would you say is the go-to receiver, in you opinion?

There isn't one "go-to receiver" in particular. #3 has been his main target as of late, but it's a giant reception-by-committee for WC. My mistake on misunderstanding your question

[kwc]

There isn't one "go-to receiver" in particular. #3 has been his main target as of late, but it's a giant reception-by-committee for WC. My mistake on misunderstanding your question

 

StatManTN ... you have been wonderful. I re-read my original question and I can see where you might had read it like you did. No problem.

 

If you had to say what is your team's strongest attribute right now. What would that be?

[StatManTN]

StatManTN ... you have been wonderful. I re-read my original question and I can see where you might had read it like you did. No problem.

 

If you had to say what is your team's strongest attribute right now. What would that be?

 

You're too kind!

 

Strongest attribute? I'd say their mindset.

 

Wilson Central came into the playoffs a 4-6 team. No one gave them any chance to beat Cordova. They did.

 

They came into Franklin a 5-6 team. No one gave them much of a chance to beat the Rebels. They did.

 

They come into Whitehave a 6-6 team. Literally no one is giving them much of a chance except for the players and coaches.

 

The mindset that the staff has been drilling into the players over the past few weeks on and off the field has put them into a state where they're essentially asking themselves, "Why not us?"

 

That, my friends, is one of the most dangerous things for any football team. Much harder to beat a team that believes in itself and is willing to put in the work. Even more so once that team gets a momentum roll in their favor (like how WC did against Cordova, that was one of the biggest reasons they won).

Edited November 20, 2015 by StatManTN

[jokrswylde]

 

 

Strongest attribute? I'd say their mindset.

 

 

You really hit it on the head there. I saw WC a couple of times this year. I really thought they were better than their record. 

 

I was expecting a close game with Franklin, as Franklin lost their starting tailback a few weeks ago and their QB played with a separated shoulder. But when a team catches fire at the right time, it is a fun thing to be a part of.

 

Good Luck

[BKisler]

BHSenator must be  mellowing as he is getting older. I miss the smack talk like before the Mt Juliet game of 2012. HA ! Great fans of football and the Tigers.

 

Good luck to WIlson Central ! Hope no injuries for either team.

[kwc]

BHSenator must be  mellowing as he is getting older. I miss the smack talk like before the Mt Juliet game of 2012. HA ! Great fans of football and the Tigers.

 

Good luck to WIlson Central ! Hope no injuries for either team.

 

BKisler ... he has mellowed some in his old age ... LOLOLOLOL ...

[BlackHavenSenator]

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