AC Mavs @ Powell Panthers WK1

[Mavericksinflight]

The Mavs take a short bus ride to the 2022 State semifinalist Powell Panthers. Powell almost pulled off a Back to Back State championship. They lost many of there stars but only to replce with new D1 talent, upper level talent. Mavs likewise lost many from last years State Championship but arent necessarily in full rebuild process thanks to the retuning all state RB Nick Moog amd 2 time all region QB transfer Izaiah Hall. 

This game has had shoot outs in the past. But since the Mavs have made some good adjustments on defense not necessary looking for a big shootout who knows Powell has tremendous speed. This should be another great rivalry game.

So lets get the area input going!

[BCsportsfan]

Taking the Panthers in a close one. 

[YoungBuck]

I’ll be honest. Moog doesn’t look like the same back after the knee surgery and that may be an unpopular opinion amongst Mav fans but I’ve seen it happen before where that specific injury takes a step away from a kid 

[YoungBuck]

I’d start looking for another weapon in the backfield if I’m Gilliam. Maybe that’s the Miller kid? Who was #5 last year for the Cows? That kid if he still around will help the herd 

[Mavericksinflight]

Way earlier this year I was with the same opinion. But from hearing the way coach Gillum is speaking I feel much more comfortable. Moog is the type of running back IMO starts out slow and gets stronger as game and season progress. Last year he seem to warm up when it really counted, the second half. He's also had a year of rest so he probably will be acclimating the first few games since he may be on defense some I assume. The Powell and AC game IMO, is where AC and Powell get a benchmark as to what, if anything they need to work on. Powell will need to clean up penalties they had in scrimmages hopefully the Mavs are on the same page and that will not be an issue, IMO. 

[92Dragon]

2 hours ago, YoungBuck said:

I’d start looking for another weapon in the backfield if I’m Gilliam. Maybe that’s the Miller kid? Who was #5 last year for the Cows? That kid if he still around will help the herd 

 

[92Dragon]

Isn't that his 2nd injury and 2nd surgery on the same knee? If so, I could understand why he's not the same. I wish that young man the very best and hope he is fully recovered and has an amazing season!!

[YoungBuck]

3 minutes ago, 92Dragon said:

Isn't that his 2nd injury and 2nd surgery on the same knee? If so, I could understand why he's not the same. I wish that young man the very best and hope he is fully recovered and has an amazing season!!

Wish Moog all the best this year! 

[Mavericksinflight]

1 hour ago, 92Dragon said:

Isn't that his 2nd injury and 2nd surgery on the same knee? If so, I could understand why he's not the same. I wish that young man the very best and hope he is fully recovered and has an amazing season!!

It is the second surgery. They did have a donation to use in this last surgery so I want to believe it's like more than a repair the second time around since your literally applying a new part instead of totally repairing. 

[Mavericksinflight]

And speaking of that donation. Many Thanks to the Family and young man that made the decision in his life to be a donor. I have always been a fan of those who chose this option, especially early in life. 

[Mavericksinflight]

I have been thinking a lot and I think Powell has growing pains and penalties in this game. Powell learns alot from this game but cones up short. 
AC 34 Powell 21

[92Dragon]

Both teams lost a lot of talent to graduation. I believe AC is further along than Powell is right now. I believe AC has the advantage in playing Powell early on.

I'm gonna say AC 28  Powell 24