Stratford at Fairview II Round 1

[Swarm]

Stratford came to town 2 years ago and thrashed a young Jackets team. There's a few guys still on the Fairview roster that played in that game. I'm sure they remember it well. 

Don't know anything about Stratford this year other than they went 3-7 against a tough schedule and I hope they're bringing the band. 

[Lead]

Good luck to the Jackets in the playoffs!

[Swarm]

21 minutes ago, leadfarmer said:

Good luck to the Jackets in the playoffs!

Thank you sir and the same to the Tigers! 

[FBfan26]

3 hours ago, Swarm said:

Stratford came to town 2 years ago and thrashed a young Jackets team. There's a few guys still on the Fairview roster that played in that game. I'm sure they remember it well. 

Don't know anything about Stratford this year other than they went 3-7 against a tough schedule and I hope they're bringing the band. 

Head coach change but some other coaches are still there. They have been struggling this year with identity but starting to get it together. They still have size and speed. They have at least 5 or more players who are as fast and quick and your RB. Their best player was released to play last week. He's been out majority of the season. I don't know if he played or not last week. I'm kind of surprised they pushed Giles so hard. 

[Swarm]

1 minute ago, FBfan26 said:

Their best player was released to play last week. He's been out majority of the season. I don't know if he played or not last week. I'm kind of surprised they pushed Giles so hard. 

I noticed the Giles Co game score. Figured the rain had Giles passing attack grounded and limited their offense.

Regardless, Fairview will be ready for the same caliber Stratford team they saw 2 years ago showing up Friday. 

I just hope Stratford thinks they're playing against the same Fairview team they played 2 years ago.

[vandyfan1]

Good luck to Fairveiw! You guys have a really good team and should make a strong run from this point on. Stratford better have an extremely good defense if they expect to win this one.

[Swarm]

27-20 Fairview. Final.

Great defensive effort and overall game plan by Stratford. This game was nothing like I had pictured. I expected flags galore and alot more scoring. Both defenses played bend but don't break. Very few penalties. Zero personal fouls. Good clean game. Fairview seemed to take control a couple times in the game only to let Stratford break a big play and get back in it. I got nervous with about 3 minutes to go. Fairview drove all way down the field and scored to go up 27-14. Then Stratford answered quickly. Then came close to recovering the onside kick. A couple knees later and it was over. 

Great game Spartans. My goodness you are big, fast, and athletic. I don't understand how you were 3-7... smh

Edited November 4, 2017 by Swarm

[Swarm]

On 10/29/2017 at 9:57 PM, vandyfan1 said:

Good luck to Fairveiw! You guys have a really good team and should make a strong run from this point on. Stratford better have an extremely good defense if they expect to win this one.

Thanks Vandy. They certainly did have a great defense. Alot better than I expected anyeay. Probably the best we seen all year. Including Ravenwood. They kept #8 in check for the most part but we couldn't have won it without him IMO. 

[Jacketman89]

2 minutes ago, Swarm said:

27-20 Fairview. Final.

Great defensive effort and overall game plan by Stratford. This game was nothing like I had pictured. I expected flags galore and alot more scoring. Both defenses played bend but don't break. Very few penalties. Zero personal fouls. Good clean game. Fairview seemed to take control a couple times in the game only to let Stratford break a big play and get back in it. I got nervous with about 3 minutes to go. Fairview drove all way down the field and scored to go up 27-14. Then Stratford answered quickly. Then cane close to recovering the inside kick. A couple knees later and it was over. 

Great game Spartans. My goodness you are bug, fast, and athletic. I don't understand how you were 3-7... smh

That may be one of the best 3-7 football teams I’ve ever seen. They definitely brought it tonight. 

[Swarm]

2 minutes ago, Jacketman89 said:

That may be one of the best 3-7 football teams I’ve ever seen. They definitely brought it tonight. 

No doubt. I tip my cap. 

[FBfan26]

9 minutes ago, Swarm said:

27-20 Fairview. Final.

Great defensive effort and overall game plan by Stratford. This game was nothing like I had pictured. I expected flags galore and alot more scoring. Both defenses played bend but don't break. Very few penalties. Zero personal fouls. Good clean game. Fairview seemed to take control a couple times in the game only to let Stratford break a big play and get back in it. I got nervous with about 3 minutes to go. Fairview drove all way down the field and scored to go up 27-14. Then Stratford answered quickly. Then came close to recovering the onside kick. A couple knees later and it was over. 

Great game Spartans. My goodness you are big, fast, and athletic. I don't understand how you were 3-7... smh

The game kind of went through what I thought it was going to be. I was really thinking that Stratford was going to upset you guys. How Stratford is 3 and 7. ...  Switched offense almost mid season. Play teams who were bigger, faster and just plain out more discipline.

[Swarm]

2 minutes ago, FBfan26 said:

The game kind of went through what I thought it was going to be. I was really thinking that Stratford was going to upset you guys. How Stratford is 3 and 7. ...  Switched offense almost mid season. Play teams who were bigger, faster and just plain out more discipline.

I never thought it would be a cake walk. I just expected Stratford to be undisciplined and sloppy. I couldn't have been more wrong about that. I remember how big and athletic they were 2 years ago. That part hasn't changed!

Edited November 4, 2017 by Swarm