MBA and McCallie for the DII AAA Gold Ball

[D23A]

Nothing more to say.

Big Red seeking first title in 5 years while Blue Tornado are looking for their first since 2001 and second ever.

Thoughts & Opinions?

Edited December 3, 2019 by D23A

[JRB]

My chip count is low (I have the worst record in Boog's contest) so I'm "going all in" with McCallie  McCallie wins 17-14.

[oldwiseone]

I'm a McCallie fan (just to be clear). Don't know much about MBA except they are in the final game. It does seem like MBA is trending a little more positive than McCallie.

It is also very difficult to beat the same high quality team twice in this division.

Not sure if BJ Harris will play Thursday. He could be the difference maker.

Bottom line - close game all the way. Team with less mistakes will win. Of course.

Heart - McCallie 31 MBA 27

Head - Pick-em.

 

 

[hardtackle]

I really hope MBA defense plays like they have first two games in playoffs.  If so they have a very good chance to win.

[D23A]

It will for sure be a defensive matchup. A very good offense going against a very good defense. Lots of talent on both sides of the field. Lots of weapons on the offensive side for McCallie, but MBA has proved throughout this season that they know how to shut those key pieces down. The most points they allowed all season was 24 against Briarcrest, which was prior to starting Marcel Reed at QB. While MBA has been on a roll since that game (despite the monsoon loss to Baylor which they avenged), McCallie is still probably the more complete team top-to-bottom. Don't expect this game to be high scoring at all; both teams may not get more than 24 points Thursday night.

History isn't on their side for McCallie however. Since 1993, MBA is 22-2 against McCallie, with the Big Blue's wins both coming in the years they advanced to the State Title game (both were the score 34-21). This time it'll be against that same MBA team. Learning from last year, it seems like the key this year will be ball security, as well as who controls momentum and possession. Hopefully this game will live up to the hype.

Prediction: Toss-up

Edited December 4, 2019 by D23A

[PurplePanther]

I will take MBA by 10+ points.  Defense holds McCallie to 14 points, while Reed accounts for 2 TDs.  Ground and pound picks up another TD at minimum and maybe a defensive score.  MBA puts up 28 at the least.  Freshman QB is about to have a coming out party against a talented senior QB.

[BCsportsfan]

If MBA and Pearl Cohn where to play again. now............who would win? And, why?

Pearl Cohn Firebirds

Nashville, TN

Fri

Aug. 30

7:00 PM

at #3 MBA

W 21-15

[PurplePanther]

1 hour ago, BCsportsfan said:

If MBA and Pearl Cohn where to play again. now............who would win? And, why?

Pearl Cohn Firebirds

Nashville, TN

Fri

Aug. 30

7:00 PM

at #3 MBA

W 21-15

Tough to say since the freshman QB wasn’t leading the offense for MBA. I would give a slight nod to MBA.  Both have stout defense, both are healthy-ish.  If it comes down to special teams, PC has the edge.  #3 for PC is special and easy to overlook.  You will see him in Cookeville.....I think he is smaller than his stats from an unathorized site suggest and is closer to 5’5 and 130-140 lbs.  Will be the fastest feet on the field and if Alcoa gets a clean hit on him they will be the first to do so.

[Booger]

12 hours ago, D23A said:

It will for sure be a defensive matchup. A very good offense going against a very good defense. Lots of talent on both sides of the field. Lots of weapons on the offensive side for McCallie, but MBA has proved throughout this season that they know how to shut those key pieces down. The most points they allowed all season was 24 against Briarcrest, which was prior to starting Marcel Reed at QB. While MBA has been on a roll since that game (despite the monsoon loss to Baylor which they avenged), McCallie is still probably the more complete team top-to-bottom. Don't expect this game to be high scoring at all; both teams may not get more than 24 points Thursday night.

History isn't on their side for McCallie however. Since 1993, MBA is 22-2 against McCallie, with the Big Blue's wins both coming in the years they advanced to the State Title game (both were the score 34-21). This time it'll be against that same MBA team. Learning from last year, it seems like the key this year will be ball security, as well as who controls momentum and possession. Hopefully this game will live up to the hype.

Prediction: Toss-up

recruitin boards say there is lots of talent on only one side of the of the field......and it ant MBA

Booger just sayin 

[nashvillebound]

2 hours ago, Booger said:

recruitin boards say there is lots of talent on only one side of the of the field......and it ant MBA

Booger just sayin 

That is what MUS said....

Big Red 24 - 17 McCallie

[hardtackle]

6 hours ago, BCsportsfan said:

If MBA and Pearl Cohn where to play again. now............who would win? And, why?

Pearl Cohn Firebirds

Nashville, TN

Fri

Aug. 30

7:00 PM

at #3 MBA

W 21-15

MBA

[nashvillebound]

never mind

Edited December 4, 2019 by nashvillebound