Oak Ridge at South Doyle

[osunut2]

I think this game will be closer than many think, and not because of SD. It really didn't matter how much skill position talent OR had last year (they had plenty). That offensive line didn't have a pulse, and those skilled RBs had no where to run. QB wasn't good enough to bail them out either. They were fortunate that they had such a good defense last season, because that's the one thing that kept them in so many games.

If they aren't improved up front (or at QB), they aren't going to be that much better overall in 2022. Although they don't have to be that much better, when you look at how many close games they lost last season. Cummings is the real deal though. Even if 2022 isn't their year, they won't be down for long.

Edited August 19, 2022 by osunut2

[bounder]

We lose people every year that are real headhunters but in  a game or two someone always shows up and we're back to normal. Been watching it for years, who'd ever think we'd replace Spencer Gulmire?

 

[oridgecat]

11 minutes ago, osunut2 said:

I think this game will be closer than many think, and not because of SD. It really didn't matter how much skill position talent OR had last year (they had plenty). That offensive line didn't have a pulse, and those skilled RBs had no where to run. QB wasn't good enough to bail them out either. They were fortunate that they had such a good defense last season, because that's the one thing that kept them in so many games.

If they aren't improved up front (or at QB), they aren't going to be that much better overall in 2022. Although they don't have to be that much better, when you look at how many close games they lost last season. Cummings is the real deal though. Even if 2022 isn't their year, they won't be down for long.

The OL has a faint pulse now. Ha.  They have a long way to go, but there is now evidence that they are being coached.  They know which way to step now and who they are supposed to block.  You think I'm joking, but this IS improvement.  I think every position group has shown improvement under Cummings, including qb.   The qb that left probably had more talent, but this kid we have now is very decisive and takes care of the football.  Again, baby steps, but improvement.  

[SweetScience]

13 minutes ago, osunut2 said:

I think this game will be closer than many think, and not because of SD. It really didn't matter how much skill position talent OR had last year (they had plenty). That offensive line didn't have a pulse, and those skilled RBs had no where to run. QB wasn't good enough to bail them out either. They were fortunate that they had such a good defense last season, because that's the one thing that kept them in so many games.

If they aren't improved up front (or at QB), they aren't going to be that much better overall in 2022. Although they don't have to be that much better, when you look at how many close games they lost last season. Cummings is the real deal though. Even if 2022 isn't their year, they won't be down for long.

I'm with you. Until I see a vast improvement from our OL, I'll remain skeptical that we can just come out and "handle" a team, so to say. I don't care if we have Walter Payton in his prime, if he is getting hit right when he gets the ball, it don't make a dang bit of difference. I agree about Cummings, though. We will eventually get where we need to be, even if we look subpar tonight. I'm definitely not expecting no blowout. I'd love to see it, but I'm a realist too.

[STILLNUM1]

1 hour ago, osunut2 said:

I think this game will be closer than many think, and not because of SD. It really didn't matter how much skill position talent OR had last year (they had plenty). That offensive line didn't have a pulse, and those skilled RBs had no where to run. QB wasn't good enough to bail them out either. They were fortunate that they had such a good defense last season, because that's the one thing that kept them in so many games.

If they aren't improved up front (or at QB), they aren't going to be that much better overall in 2022. Although they don't have to be that much better, when you look at how many close games they lost last season. Cummings is the real deal though. Even if 2022 isn't their year, they won't be down for long.

Very well said

[boyfromsi]

1 hour ago, osunut2 said:

I think this game will be closer than many think, and not because of SD. It really didn't matter how much skill position talent OR had last year (they had plenty). That offensive line didn't have a pulse, and those skilled RBs had no where to run. QB wasn't good enough to bail them out either. They were fortunate that they had such a good defense last season, because that's the one thing that kept them in so many games.

If they aren't improved up front (or at QB), they aren't going to be that much better overall in 2022. Although they don't have to be that much better, when you look at how many close games they lost last season. Cummings is the real deal though. Even if 2022 isn't their year, they won't be down for long.

Good assessment.  There should be some improvement in both positions.  However, we will struggle against teams with good (and big) line play.  I still think the game will be closer that what the pundits at 5 Star Preps are calling it.  I hope I am wrong.

[OR nole]

7 hours ago, oridgecat said:

Yeah, I think we can get a win tonight.  The latest weather from WVLT (Todd Howell?) says now only 30% chance of thundershowers at kickoff, 7pm in Knox Co.  

sitting in parking lot. Weather and radar look good. Football time

[OR nole]

1 hour ago, OR nole said:

sitting in parking lot. Weather and radar look good. Football time

Weather delay. At least the flags stop for 30 minutes.

[NoleNation3]

28 minutes ago, OR nole said:

Weather delay. At least the flags stop for 30 minutes.

The refs look lost.Ive never seen Oak Ridge get that many flags in half a qtr.

[blazer1set]

Oak Ridge does NOT look like a mediocre 5A team tonight, I will be surprised if they don't make a serious playoff run.

[HTV]

7 minutes ago, blazer1set said:

Oak Ridge does NOT look like a mediocre 5A team tonight, I will be surprised if they don't make a serious playoff run.

Oak Ridge has improved very much. 

South Doyle has regressed just as much. 

Edited August 20, 2022 by HTV

[NoleNation3]

Scott Cummings is the man.Its just one game vs a below avg team but he has worked magic upfront already.I can't imagine how good it could be in couple of years