The Ridge (OR) vs The Injuns of Dobyns-Bennett

[SweetScience]

1 minute ago, BoosterClubPlayersSuck said:

DB doesn't overlook anybody. They take every game seriously under the current coaching staff. They've had Oak Ridges' number for years just like Science Hill and Greeneville have had DB's. I'm interested to see how the defense does with the change away from 4-2-5 though. 

I wouldn’t say they’ve had our number for years by any means. Only as of recently have they, past 3 years or so. Before then the overall series was about 21-all. You can’t get much closer than that.

[lawnman]

10 minutes ago, SweetScience said:

I wouldn’t say they’ve had our number for years by any means. Only as of recently have they, past 3 years or so. Before then the overall series was about 21-all. You can’t get much closer than that.

Agree.

[Swipes]

23 minutes ago, SweetScience said:

Yeah you’re right. Greeneville got the best of us, no doubt, but that score is a tad deceptive, in my opinion. In my opinion they’re probably more like 3 TD’s better than us.

Ewwwww I have a little bit of a different opinion on that and actually wnet .  Before Hundley had the 74 yard  run late in the 4th Oak Ridge had 145 yards offense.  Greeneville had a lot to do with the TO's and have averaged turning teams over 3 times a game for the season.  Do i think they are 7TD's better, no but 4-5 yes just because of the line play.  DB has a good Line play so if they play like they can I think they are the 3TD favorite.

[SweetScience]

Just now, Swipes said:

Ewwwww I have a little bit of a different opinion on that and actually wnet .  Before Hundley had the 74 yard  run late in the 4th Oak Ridge had 145 yards offense.  Greeneville had a lot to do with the TO's and have averaged turning teams over 3 times a game for the season.  Do i think they are 7TD's better, no but 4-5 yes just because of the line play.  DB has a good Line play so if they play like they can I think they are the 3TD favorite.

I understand, just let my OR homerism be, bro. Just kidding. Y’all have a great team. Much respect buddy.

[JDHoss]

Tribe 35

Cats 14

But D-B can't afford to play sloppy with a bunch of penalties

[WaCoJaCo]

22 minutes ago, JDHoss said:

Tribe 35

Cats 14

But D-B can't afford to play sloppy with a bunch of penalties

A lot of history with these two teams. Most games are very competitive over the years and the series has been close to even all the way. I consider it a rivalry game. Averages says DB will have a "bunch of penalties". Against Greeneville they had only two. The rest its been about 10 a game. I think they had 9 tonight against WB. That included two personal fouls and a facemask. The score will be closer than 35-14.  I say will be within 7 points either way. Oak Ridge has a good team. 

[Fandom101]

I like OR in this one this week. They beat a really good Karns team last night. Turning that corner at the right time.

[WillieTheWildcats]

I believe there is some BS about db having had their way with Oak Ridge for years going around CoachT. Isn't the series between the two teams tied or pretty close to it? In my opinion neither side owns the series. Both teams play their hearts out.

RWR! For The Ridge. 

[Mavericksinflight]

Wella, here we go. The Oak and Ridge come together. This is the time to shine. Greeneville did beat DB by only 1pt. So I hope OR has healed enough and show they are back. 

Good Luck and More to the Wildcats!

[MJGOLDENBEARS]

Oak Ridge wins 28-20

[noonesfool]

Karns has been used as a reference point a couple of times. The Indians aren’t the Beavers. Karns has given up 261 points in 9 games, 29 points a game. D-B has given up 62 points in 8 games, 6.8 a game. Many of those few points late in the game by the subs. Offensively the Indians are averaging more points than the high octane Beavers, 41 points a game to 38.

I believe there are 2 scenarios, both have an Indian domination and both have an Indian win. The Indians dominate big upfront and win by a large margin. The Indians dominate up front and like Waco said, penalties and turnovers show their ugly head and in that case It’s a tighter game and the Indians win.

Edited October 15, 2022 by noonesfool

[lawnman]

47 minutes ago, noonesfool said:

Karns has been used as a reference point a couple of times. The Indians aren’t the Beavers. Karns has given up 261 points in 9 games, 29 points a game. D-B has given up 62 points in 8 games, 6.8 a game. Many of those few points late in the game by the subs. Offensively the Indians are averaging more points than the high octane Beavers, 41 points a game to 38.

I believe there are 2 scenarios, both have an Indian domination and both have an Indian win. The Indians dominate big upfront and win by a large margin. The Indians dominate up front and like Waco said, penalties and turnovers show their ugly head and in that case It’s a tighter game and the Indians win.

Great post!!