Round 3 - Dyersburg visits Covington

[GrumpyBulldog]

This one won't be quite as one sided as the first matchup. Dyersburg should get more than 17 total yards from scrimmage and at least one first down. That said, Covington wins easily. 

[CHARGERFAN]

Just watched a replay of the regular season game between these two. Here are some things that happened in that game that I suspect will not happen in the rematch:

• Dyersburg fumbles the kickoff back to the Chargers after the Chargers’ opening TD drive.
• Dyersburg has a punt blocked for a TD
• Covington passes the ball 14 times
• Dyersburg is held to 18 yards rushing, zero yards passing, and no first downs.

I thought that the Trojan defense played better as that game went on. Holding Covington to two field goals in scoring situations was one facet of their defense. 
 

I’m anticipating a real battle tomorrow night. This is Win or Go Home time.

[fanoffootball2013]

47 minutes ago, CHARGERFAN said:

Just watched a replay of the regular season game between these two. Here are some things that happened in that game that I suspect will not happen in the rematch:

• Dyersburg fumbles the kickoff back to the Chargers after the Chargers’ opening TD drive.
• Dyersburg has a punt blocked for a TD
• Covington passes the ball 14 times
• Dyersburg is held to 18 yards rushing, zero yards passing, and no first downs.

I thought that the Trojan defense played better as that game went on. Holding Covington to two field goals in scoring situations was one facet of their defense. 
 

I’m anticipating a real battle tomorrow night. This is Win or Go Home time.

I would have to agree with you. I think Dyersburg will play a much better game. I still don’t think it will be enough to win. 
 

Go Chargers! 

[Dash]

1 hour ago, fanoffootball2013 said:

I would have to agree with you. I think Dyersburg will play a much better game. I still don’t think it will be enough to win. 
 

Go Chargers! 

I agree with both of you. Dyersburg is healthier this time around and will want to prove they can play better against Covington the second time around. The regular season game may have been the worse game in Dyersburg history. To not get atleast one first down is unheard of. Covington is better than Dyersburg, but come on, not 1 first down. I expect Dyersburg to play much better this time, but it still won't be enough. 

[TrickyD]

Dyersburg can’t start like they did last time and they will have to throw the ball to make it a game. Coach has finally put his two best running backs in the game both didn’t play last time maybe that will make a difference 

[CHARGERFAN]

Anticipating a good game tonight despite the cold weather. The winner plays at home next Friday, and either East Nashville or Smith County will be making the long trek down I-40 to meet them.

[CHARGERFAN]

Covington up 14-3 at the half

[CHARGERFAN]

Final score 24-10, Chargers win. But Dyersburg played a much better game this time than they did in the regular season game. My hat is off to the Trojans for the improvement since that game.

Y’all are gonna be tough competition for us in 7-3A in years to come.

[OldTrojan]

Much better game this time around for my Trojans. The boys fought hard until the end. We were playing on the house's money at the end for sure. The DHS coaching staff did good not allowing a complete collapse after the first game in Covington. Definitely was looking like it was becoming " it is what it is" type scenario with everyone looking to next year. Reminder-we lost one all-state defensive end and three all region players before the season started. No excuses, but it didn't put us in the greatest of situations.  Team got refocused and played as well as possible closing out the last 6 games. Congratulations to Coach Kirby and the team for a winning the region and ultimately the West Tennessee quarterfinal. I am glad East Nasty comes to West Tennessee this year, so Covington doesn't have to play in that sand trap of a field. Go Chargers! Give'em heck next week.