Gibbs @ Boone

[Romansfive8]

Great win Boone!   

[stockton4182]

56 minutes ago, BlueDevil58 said:

The DCHS/THS game was very tight and I feel like Tennessee High has the mental advantage going into the rematch.

Tennessee High plays better pass defense than most teams in NET.  That's what it takes to have a chance against Crockett.  They also run the ball well and play ball control, which can grind down the clock and keep the Crockett offense off the field.  I'd look for this game to be within a score or two going into the 4th unless Larkins pops off with a couple of long TDs early.

At this point, Crockett is undefeated and coming off their first ever playoff win, which came in OT over a depleted (and, honestly, not very good) Halls team that was rode 2 hours on a bus without their coach and 1/4 of their starters.  DC was still very sloppy against Halls and almost beat themselves.

Chandley will have the defense ready to go and Larkins will hit some big passes.  The question for Crockett is if the kids are hungry for more or if they're satisfied with 11 wins.  That's the biggest stumbling block for a team trying to move up the ladder.  Tennessee High will be ready for the Semis.  They've been hungry for a playoff run for a while.

As for Boone vs. Central...

Central got beat by Tennessee High, which is very similar to Boone in many respects (smash mouth ground games, tough front lines on both sides, conservative passing attacks).  Boone has a better running back than Tennessee High had, but Tennessee High plays better pass defense.

I feel like Central has the edge vs. Boone because they can throw the ball pretty well and Boone, like most NET teams, doesn't play pass defense... but stranger things have happened.  If it rains or Central has an off night throwing the ball and turns into a smash mouth, ground and pound game Boone can take it.

I remember when both Washington County teams were mediocre, at best, back when Crockett was Sullivan Central or Volunteer-level bad and Boone was lucky to win 5 or 6 games.  The times have changed!  Now there is a very real chance there could be a Musket Bowl rematch in the Quarterfinals, with the winner being a game away from state.  Wouldn't that be awesome!?!?!  

Again you are wrong Bosken rode up with his players he was there right till kickoff then he went over to Mike Lewis home and watched- listened to the game. Halls had the 4 players suspended played last night. If it wasn’t for the 3 turnovers against Tennessee High it wouldn’t been much of a game. Quit putting down these boys at Crockett they are going to win this game Friday night and hopefully play Boone again.