STILLNUM1 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 This Oak Ridge team is a lot different than those that didnt start off great in past.This yr we dont have a QB with the exp of past.The defense is solid but loaded with sophs on backend that are undersized and stuggle to tackle.We had to replace the whole Dline plus have dealt with injuries and have no depth.We are having to play guys both ways on the lines that already are not great and they strugle even more having to go both ways.Our biggest strength is our RBs and WRs but we cant block long enough to pass and the RBs are being met in backfield by multiple defenders.We have a lot of problems that need fixed just to be a little better but still dont have enough to compete vs great teams.We either have to change our blocking schemes and see if it works or scrap the offense and let Jai and Heyward run a rpo offense and try to make a great play.If we continue to do what we are doing and hope it works we will be lucky to win 3 games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavericksinflight Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, STILLNUM1 said: This Oak Ridge team is a lot different than those that didnt start off great in past.This yr we dont have a QB with the exp of past.The defense is solid but loaded with sophs on backend that are undersized and stuggle to tackle.We had to replace the whole Dline plus have dealt with injuries and have no depth.We are having to play guys both ways on the lines that already are not great and they strugle even more having to go both ways.Our biggest strength is our RBs and WRs but we cant block long enough to pass and the RBs are being met in backfield by multiple defenders.We have a lot of problems that need fixed just to be a little better but still dont have enough to compete vs great teams.We either have to change our blocking schemes and see if it works or scrap the offense and let Jai and Heyward run a rpo offense and try to make a great play.If we continue to do what we are doing and hope it works we will be lucky to win 3 games This might be the year CCHS takes down OR again. Let's hope not lol haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetScience Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mavericksinflight said: This might be the year CCHS takes down OR again. Let's hope not lol haha. We could lose any game we play. It wouldn’t surprise me a bit if they beat us this year. My expectations are very low, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Dragon Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 This isn't your typical "Clinton team" either this year. It was visible that Clinton was much improved during summer practices and in their scrimmages. We also looked very good against Grace in the jamboree at Carson Newman. And when I say "looked better" I don't just mean the scores of those... I'm talking about the way the players carried themselves and the confidence they played with. I'm not saying Clinton will beat Oak Ridge Friday night, because that's easier said than done. I just think everyone including Oak Ridge will see the improvement in this year's Clinton team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetScience Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, 92Dragon said: This isn't your typical "Clinton team" either this year. It was visible that Clinton was much improved during summer practices and in their scrimmages. We also looked very good against Grace in the jamboree at Carson Newman. And when I say "looked better" I don't just mean the scores of those... I'm talking about the way the players carried themselves and the confidence they played with. I'm not saying Clinton will beat Oak Ridge Friday night, because that's easier said than done. I just think everyone including Oak Ridge will see the improvement in this year's Clinton team. The Dragons always play us hard, no matter if they have a good team or not. They’ve just been overmatched in recent memory. I expect nothing less Friday night. I most certainly expect a much improved team with something to prove. Gaddis better have our kids ready, or we’ll most certainly have a 3 in the loss column. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnoxVil Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, STILLNUM1 said: This Oak Ridge team is a lot different than those that didnt start off great in past.This yr we dont have a QB with the exp of past.The defense is solid but loaded with sophs on backend that are undersized and stuggle to tackle.We had to replace the whole Dline plus have dealt with injuries and have no depth.We are having to play guys both ways on the lines that already are not great and they strugle even more having to go both ways.Our biggest strength is our RBs and WRs but we cant block long enough to pass and the RBs are being met in backfield by multiple defenders.We have a lot of problems that need fixed just to be a little better but still dont have enough to compete vs great teams.We either have to change our blocking schemes and see if it works or scrap the offense and let Jai and Heyward run a rpo offense and try to make a great play.If we continue to do what we are doing and hope it works we will be lucky to win 3 games Just curious what the difference was between SD and Bearden. Specifically when it comes to passing the ball. Didn’t Heyward have a field day and the running game wasn’t great against SD?? I have a hard time believing that if Bearden and SD were to play that it would be close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetScience Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 minute ago, KnoxVil said: Just curious what the difference was between SD and Bearden. Specifically when it comes to passing the ball. Didn’t Heyward have a field day and the running game wasn’t great against SD?? I have a hard time believing that if Bearden and SD were to play that it would be close. TBH, Bearden got a lot more pressure on our QB than SD did, which explains why we didn’t throw the ball nearly as well. They basically pitched a tent and camped out in our backfield ALL GAME LONG, literally. The pass protection was atrocious, and that’s me putting it mildly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounder Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Does anybody know if Clintons field will be finished? That's gonna be emotional playing on a new field. They're gonna be sky high. WILDCAT PRIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Dragon Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, bounder said: Does anybody know if Clintons field will be finished? That's gonna be emotional playing on a new field. They're gonna be sky high. WILDCAT PRIDE Yes it will be ready and the fire breathing dragon in the end zone should be ready. Go Dragons!! Edited August 30, 2021 by 92Dragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilleTheWildcat Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, bounder said: Does anybody know if Clintons field will be finished? That's gonna be emotional playing on a new field. They're gonna be sky high. WILDCAT PRIDE Does anybody know if we are to vandalize Clinton's new field before or after Thursday midnight? Just kidding Dragons but we do owe ya one . Really, just kidding. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalGrey Posted August 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Let's think back... manure on the High School steps...goal post torn down...what else?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilleTheWildcat Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 24 minutes ago, CardinalGrey said: Let's think back... manure on the High School steps...goal post torn down...what else?... Cuss words ,some even spelled correctly, painted ALL OVER the Ship. But I am just kidding. I will be in day surgery this Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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