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[Playerscoach]

8 hours ago, AlbertPine said:

A strong line that can last into the 2nd half & closing the edge stops MJCA's running game.  DCA has good coaches that will watch the film and figure this out.  The passing game isn't an issue if the running game is shutdown.  Most of the numbers from MJCA's running game has been put up against very weak competition.

But I'll disagree, MJCA has never beaten DCA so yes it'll be an upset because they are 0-6 all-time against them.  MJCA has no defense either so if DCA can figure out the RB solution ... 42-21.

Based on this seasons results it definitely wont be an upset. Could be a high scoring game with the team that wins the turnover battle winning.

Edited October 23, 2017 by Playerscoach

[GeorgeBailey]

On 10/23/2017 at 8:47 AM, Playerscoach said:

Based on this seasons results it definitely wont be an upset. Could be a high scoring game with the team that wins the turnover battle winning.

Until MJCA has sustained success, these wins are all upsets. There is no history of winning. That's kinda the definition of an upset. The first year you are competitive, your wins against legitimate contenders are upsets. I know you want to get past that, but it takes a few years with good coaching and talented players. And while your baseball & basketball have seemingly turned a corner in recent years, football is only now winning with any consistency. FC went through this 35 years ago when Bryson came over from Castle Heights Military Academy. McNeal struggled to get that program where it consistently made the playoffs. And now it's a given almost every year. The difference is the commitment to the program. Weights, off season, etc. It just doesn't happen overnight. And face it, MJCA has not really demonstrated they were serious until the past season or two. This was the best version of them I've seen in my many, many years of watching. But it still wasn't close. Hylick is legit. But he doesn't have anything around him. Put him in FC's backfield and he rushes for 2,000 easy and the trophy is his, along with the gold ball. Give this program some time and these wins will not be upsets anymore. Patience.

[Playerscoach]

2 hours ago, GeorgeBailey said:

Until MJCA has sustained success, these wins are all upsets. There is no history of winning. That's kinda the definition of an upset. The first year you are competitive, your wins against legitimate contenders are upsets. I know you want to get past that, but it takes a few years with good coaching and talented players. And while your baseball & basketball have seemingly turned a corner in recent years, football is only now winning with any consistency. FC went through this 35 years ago when Bryson came over from Castle Heights Military Academy. McNeal struggled to get that program where it consistently made the playoffs. And now it's a given almost every year. The difference is the commitment to the program. Weights, off season, etc. It just doesn't happen overnight. And face it, MJCA has not really demonstrated they were serious until the past season or two. This was the best version of them I've seen in my many, many years of watching. But it still wasn't close. Hylick is legit. But he doesn't have anything around him. Put him in FC's backfield and he rushes for 2,000 easy and the trophy is his, along with the gold ball. Give this program some time and these wins will not be upsets anymore. Patience.

Im a DCA alum and parent. Not an upset based on this season IMO.  Should be a fun game to watch.