Gordonsville @ Clay Co Part 2. THE REMATCH

[Boarhog]

Doing a little research today and I believe I counted up 18 previous 3rd Round appearances for Gordonsville. That’s good stuff.  6-12 in those games if I counted right, and obviously 3-3 in the semis I suppose.  Any Tiger posters have an opinion on how the 2012 team would’ve matched up against the 1984 team (hard to compare different eras, I know)?  I remember that ‘12 team very well, tush hogs.

[croz6110]

58 minutes ago, Boarhog said:

Doing a little research today and I believe I counted up 18 previous 3rd Round appearances for Gordonsville. That’s good stuff.  6-12 in those games if I counted right, and obviously 3-3 in the semis I suppose.  Any Tiger posters have an opinion on how the 2012 team would’ve matched up against the 1984 team (hard to compare different eras, I know)?  I remember that ‘12 team very well, tush hogs.

I don't think the 2012 team would've faired well against any of our good teams from the 80s. It's no slight against them, but even the teams that didn't get past the semis in the 80s achieved a lot considering there was only 3 classes and many of the big privates played 1A ball.

Those guys on those 80s teams didn't necessarily have the size but they were a totally different breed of football player.

[TigerTown12]

3 hours ago, Boarhog said:

Doing a little research today and I believe I counted up 18 previous 3rd Round appearances for Gordonsville. That’s good stuff.  6-12 in those games if I counted right, and obviously 3-3 in the semis I suppose.  Any Tiger posters have an opinion on how the 2012 team would’ve matched up against the 1984 team (hard to compare different eras, I know)?  I remember that ‘12 team very well, tush hogs.

The team from ‘84 had more physicality and pride than ‘12 but that’s more so the difference in eras. The teams were actually pretty similar personnel wise, a very strong running game with good line play. This ‘22 team would get beat badly by those teams in the trenches but once again I think you’re talking about a difference in eras. This team has a large cast of skill players from senior to freshman. 

[Boarhog]

I figured something along those lines.  No doubt that a team from the old days with 3 classes that got put out by an alphabet school, could more than likely roll to a title these days.  Much has changed.

[TheBlueprint]

57 minutes ago, TigerTown12 said:

The team from ‘84 had more physicality and pride than ‘12 but that’s more so the difference in eras. The teams were actually pretty similar personnel wise, a very strong running game with good line play. This ‘22 team would get beat badly by those teams in the trenches but once again I think you’re talking about a difference in eras. This team has a large cast of skill players from senior to freshman. 

I wouldn’t say that there was more pride in 84. But I would definitely say the physicality was the biggest difference

[Boarhog]

Right at a half an inch of rain in Celina today.  Cooler temps and little sun exposure might make a field that’s hosting it’s 5th straight Friday night a less than ideal.

[Mr. Postman1]

17 hours ago, Roooster said:

I wouldn’t say that there was more pride in 84. But I would definitely say the physicality was the biggest difference

The problem people for get is those 84 teams still played many of the same schools as the teams today play. Even though there were only 3 classes there were also much fewer schools in TN. They’ve built a lot more. You could make the argument the 80s teams wouldn’t be able to compete because of the number of kids to pick from now vs then. Watertown for instance has many more kids to pick from than they did in the 80s. The 2022 version of Watertown would have as many kids to pick from as a 3a school in the 80s possibly

Edited November 16, 2022 by Mr. Postman1

[Dog13]

This game more than likely comes down to field possession and who turns the ball over more. Gordonsville qb could be a prob again as he also rugby punts. I don’t think Gordy will punt to #44 for Clay which will result in better field for Clay. 

[Sidelinehustler]

On 11/15/2022 at 8:33 PM, Roooster said:

I wouldn’t say that there was more pride in 84. But I would definitely say the physicality was the biggest difference

I would say Brad Cowan was the biggest difference. 

[TheBlueprint]

30 minutes ago, Sidelinehustler said:

I would say Brad Cowan was the biggest difference. 

Also very true haha. He was the biggest, fastest, and strongest dude on the field at all times

[Southtowner]

Speaking up front, I haven't read much of this thread, but I still say this game hinges on #5 for Gordonsville. 

Maybe I've undervalued Clay some this year? I did take them in the bracket challenge in this one. Good luck.

[RoundLickRonnie]

My buddy up in Celina said they are 13-2 at home in November when the temperature is 35 degrees or below. Factor in the wind chill and this is a guaranteed win for Clay. Dawgs by 14.