Southtowner Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Any Franklin County folks catch the scrimmage with Rhea? Any insight to either team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamerb Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Any Franklin County folks catch the scrimmage with Rhea? Any insight to either team? I'm a Rhea County guy, but I was there. I was very impressed with Franklin County compared to when we scrimmaged them last year. They seem to have found an offense (Wing T) that fits their personnel very well. They aren't monstrously huge on the offensive or defensive fronts, but they are affective and block just long enough for those strong, shifty running backs to make plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhea Co. Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Franklin is better this year then what we seen last year. 27 for Franklin was an impressive back good size and speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusional32 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) Franklin county played very well.From what I could tell I don't think any one player played both sides of the ball. Three key players from last year didn't dress out for the scrimmage. FC hung right in with RC all four quarters. Game ended with RC winning 26 to 20. I honestly think FC will be one of the top 3 teams in region 5 5A this season. Edited May 14, 2017 by delusional32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Can't wait for the season opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman10 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Can't wait for the season opener. MC has another chance of going far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbg Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'm a Rhea County guy, but I was there. I was very impressed with Franklin County compared to when we scrimmaged them last year. They seem to have found an offense (Wing T) that fits their personnel very well. They aren't monstrously huge on the offensive or defensive fronts, but they are affective and block just long enough for those strong, shifty running backs to make plays. When was the last time a 5A, 6A or D2AA school won a state championship with the Wing T offense? Not a knock but just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridayMainEvent Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 When was the last time a 5A, 6A or D2AA school won a state championship with the Wing T offense? Not a knock but just saying. Oakland led Whitehaven the entire game until about 2 minutes left in the championship game of 6A. It can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbg Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Oakland led Whitehaven the entire game until about 2 minutes left in the championship game of 6A. It can be done. 1. Who won the state championship game? 2. Yes, it can be done but in D1AAAAA, D1AAAAAA & D2AA you need to be able to run a balanced offense. You also need to have the ability to throw the football & run a 2 minute offense. 3. If you run a Wing T offense it becomes very difficult to come from behind late in the game against a good team. Edited May 16, 2017 by cbg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 MC has another chance of going farIm just curious to see the turnaround at FC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridayMainEvent Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 1. Who won the state championship game? 2. Yes, it can be done but in D1AAAAA, D1AAAAAA & D2AA you need to be able to run a balanced offense. You also need to have the ability to throw the football & run a 2 minute offense. 3. If you run a Wing T offense it becomes very difficult to come from behind late in the game against a good team. I didn't say they won. Just making the point that Whitehaven traditionally one of the most athletic teams in the State and last year was on exception. Oakland controlled that game from start to finish (except the final 2 minutes, obviously) It's hard to win strictly with a traditional wingT, but there are hybrid versions that have generated success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWAVE1 Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 I didn't say they won. Just making the point that Whitehaven traditionally one of the most athletic teams in the State and last year was on exception. Oakland controlled that game from start to finish (except the final 2 minutes, obviously) It's hard to win strictly with a traditional wingT, but there are hybrid versions that have generated success.One day it will win a championship but as of right now in this state at the highest level since 1969 it has not done so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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