Semifinals: Henry County @ Page

[BigRed88]

4 minutes ago, MSURacer said:

I've heard the same but I haven't looked at a roster since early in the season. Pretty much only know what the paper says and they don't mention linemen very much

Yeah I know. I just looked at the roster and does anybody know who Titus Williams is?? They got him listed as a 6'7" freshman?? Is that true?

Edited November 20, 2021 by BigRed88

[SEC1rules]

HC has 11 seniors. I would say about 4/5 on each side of the ball that start. They’ll be missed but there is quite a bit of talent in the underclassmen. 

[MSURacer]

15 minutes ago, SEC1rules said:

HC has 11 seniors. I would say about 4/5 on each side of the ball that start. They’ll be missed but there is quite a bit of talent in the underclassmen. 

That sounds about right. I knew we had a small senior class. Didn't know it was quite that small though. 

[SEC1rules]

1 hour ago, BigRed88 said:

Yeah I know. I just looked at the roster and does anybody know who Titus Williams is?? They got him listed as a 6'7" freshman?? Is that true?

Yes, he’s a monster. I’m not 100% on the height but he’s very tall.  He could be a beast if he commits to the weights/conditioning. 

Edited November 20, 2021 by SEC1rules

[BigRed88]

4 minutes ago, SEC1rules said:

Yes, he’s a monster. He could be a beast if he commits to the weights/conditioning. 

Good lord. That's wild!! When did kids that age become giants? There is definitely some very nice talent on the come up the next few years. Future is bright!!

[mmb]

5 hours ago, BigRed88 said:

Regardless Ryan Damron is one of, if not the best, QB Henry County has EVER had, and he's only a Junior!! His IQ is off the charts! Give that kid some time to throw and he WILL make you pay. I know how bad Ryan wants to make it to the title game! One step away kid! Go be GREAT!!!!

He’s decent

[mmb]

5 hours ago, MSURacer said:

Anybody know how much of our lines are underclassmen? I know a lot of our skill guys are but I'm curious about the trenches. 

3-6

Edited November 20, 2021 by mmb

[Pizzpatriot2]

How does HC speed on the outside on D match up? Are the corners fast or just quick or both?

We have a kid, that when he is on, can stretch the field. We’ve been a little banged up on the O-line some this year but have solid second stringers who have filled in.

[SurfingPatriot786]

This is going to be a fun game. I’m really excited about it. Henry County is a great program with a history of great tradition. This is not new territory for them playing in the semi-finals. 
 

Page has a special group this year. The kids play with a lot of heart and togetherness. I felt they played with some nerves in the first two rounds due to the pressure of knowing what the expectations were heading into this season. This is a program that has historically always stumbled and struggled to get over the hump in the playoffs. Yesterday night showed me that now that they’ve gotten over that second round hump they are playing with a lot more confidence. They look like believe they can go all the way to Chattanooga now. They have what it takes, but this Friday night is going to be the biggest challenge they’ve faced yet. My biggest concern is Henry County’s size. Hopefully Page can utilize their speed to counter act that a little bit. Can’t wait for Friday night.

[Beagle]

On 11/19/2021 at 10:13 PM, JacketLover said:

I don’t think Page has anything for Henry County. HC by two touchdowns or more. 

 

15 hours ago, Pizzpatriot2 said:

Don’t discount us. Our kids have motivation because we know we can be beat. However, we have a great group of kids and they play for each other.

There was talk last night at the game that the HC QB is actually a Westview kid and if not for Simpson, he may have been the best they have had. Is he that good?

I am inclined to agree with Jacket. HC peaking at the right time.

Yes the HC QB is a WV kid who went to HC because there was zero chance he could  beat out Simpson. Been a lot of great players come through WV over the years. He would have been one of them.

 

[Beagle]

9 hours ago, mmb said:

He’s decent

exactly.  He doesn't carry a football team like the Simpson kid in Martin  but with the right kids around him  and the right system he can eat your lunch. Smart and  accurate decent speed. He got rattled quite a bit early in the season when the pocket wasn't so clean but then again so does Tom Brady/Manning/ most QBs. 

Edited November 21, 2021 by Beagle

[BigRed88]

By no means do I think we can win this semifinal game easily or anything, but this to my other Henry County fans. I was sitting here thinking, Knox West and Powell are on the east side left. How fitting if we was to make it to the championship game? If we was lucky enough for that to happen, how cool would it be that the 10 year anniversary of our first state championship it could be a rematch of Powell/Henry County? Again, just sitting here thinking of scenerios.