Round 3 Wildcat Universe at Knoxville Powell

[catswild]

OR in the upset! Powell recently barely beat Lenoir City and OR was missing 34 starters when we lost to Powell earlier in the season. In all seriousness, I wouldn't put too much stock in the OR one point win over an average McMinn County team, nor would I read too much into a Powell massacre over a weak Walker Valley team. OR wins this game 28 - 21 and will host West next Friday night! RWR!!!

[tradertwo]

27 minutes ago, catswild said:

OR in the upset! Powell recently barely beat Lenoir City and OR was missing 34 starters when we lost to Powell earlier in the season. In all seriousness, I wouldn't put too much stock in the OR one point win over an average McMinn County team, nor would I read too much into a Powell massacre over a weak Walker Valley team. OR wins this game 28 - 21 and will host West next Friday night! RWR!!!

The pessimist gripes about the headwind.

The optimist is sure that the wind will change direction soon.

The realist simply adjusts his sails to make the most of his situation.

[92Dragon]

If Oak Ridge can score on special teams or defense, they can make this an interesting game. I think Powell wins this one somewhere in the neighborhood of 31-17

[dawgs82]

On 11/12/2022 at 6:19 PM, Whs1984 said:

Only way I see Powell losing this one is if the weather is really nasty to slow their passing attack or coach Lowe tells them he's leaving for Catholic 

I think weather is going to play a bigger role in this than folks would like. Highs in the low 40's Friday, 30's at game time. Gonna make it hard to grip, throw and catch the ball. Anyone who played the game and had the pleasure of standing on a sideline in 30 degree weather waiting for your turn to go in knows how hard it is to stay warm. Team that can run it the best should have the advantage.

[osunut2]

2 hours ago, dawgs82 said:

I think weather is going to play a bigger role in this than folks would like. Highs in the low 40's Friday, 30's at game time. Gonna make it hard to grip, throw and catch the ball. Anyone who played the game and had the pleasure of standing on a sideline in 30 degree weather waiting for your turn to go in knows how hard it is to stay warm. Team that can run it the best should have the advantage.

Great point. First real cold weather that these kids have seen this fall too. Certainly could benefit a team like OR as opposed to Powell.

[HollywoodJoeyG]

This has turned into a classic the past few years and staple of the area. I like how this team has prepared all year should be another good game Friday night. Get there early. 

[wompuscat]

Oak Ridge by 4

[haweanbula]

Powell by 4 TDs

[wompuscat]

9 minutes ago, haweanbula said:

Powell by 4 TDs

I've not seen Pops Karen say anything about revenge this week, so I just don't see it getting that out of hand.

[haweanbula]

5 minutes ago, wompuscat said:

I've not seen Pops Karen say anything about revenge this week, so I just don't see it getting that out of hand.

lol Pops Karen. That is hilarious. 

[HTV]

6 hours ago, dawgs82 said:

I think weather is going to play a bigger role in this than folks would like. Highs in the low 40's Friday, 30's at game time. Gonna make it hard to grip, throw and catch the ball. Anyone who played the game and had the pleasure of standing on a sideline in 30 degree weather waiting for your turn to go in knows how hard it is to stay warm. Team that can run it the best should have the advantage.

True, my friend,  but it's going to be cold for both teams.  

[blazer1set]

6 minutes ago, HTV said:

True, my friend,  but it's going to be cold for both teams.  

No, no, no.... it is only cold/wet/rainy/windy/etc. on one side of the line of scrimmage....