D2 week 3

[Playerscoach]

Looks like the D2A unofficial fan power ratings poll will be coming out after this weeks games. Will be interesting to see where everyone stacks up? Since Friendship is on a 15 game win streak I’d guess they will be #1 with NCS #2? The rest of the poll will be interesting. You have TCA with a big game, MTCS is undefeated, Columbia Academy plays FCS this week, JCS is rolling along and has a big game vs Goodpasture, and DCA is looking to bounce back after a 4 turnover game and they need to get all their starters back. 

I think it comes out Saturday or Sunday morning? 

Edited August 29, 2023 by Playerscoach

[JRB]

CPA is onto Pope.  What say you @BreadTruck28 ? You making the drive up 65/Vietnam Vets on Friday?

[BreadTruck28]

6 hours ago, JRB said:

CPA is onto Pope.  What say you @BreadTruck28 ? You making the drive up 65/Vietnam Vets on Friday?

Thinking I might watch the stream on that one.  Bummed this week. I love football but hate the inevitable injuries that occur. A big play maker went down for the season in the PC game… 

Edited August 30, 2023 by BreadTruck28

[theawesomebro]

4 hours ago, BreadTruck28 said:

Thinking I might watch the stream on that one.  Bummed this week. I love football but hate the inevitable injuries that occur. A big play maker went down for the season in the PC game… 

I hate to hear that.  can you say who?  

[JRB]

12 hours ago, BreadTruck28 said:

Thinking I might watch the stream on that one.  Bummed this week. I love football but hate the inevitable injuries that occur. A big play maker went down for the season in the PC game… 

Sorry to hear about the injury.  I enjoyed seeing you at baseball games so perhaps we can do it again in the spring. And the way this season is going, I am usually heading for my car at halftime. 

[BreadTruck28]

4 hours ago, JRB said:

Sorry to hear about the injury.  I enjoyed seeing you at baseball games so perhaps we can do it again in the spring. And the way this season is going, I am usually heading for my car at halftime. 

Same here. I’ll definitely be there in the spring. I think it’ll be two games at your place, one at ours this year. 

[JRB]

2 minutes ago, BreadTruck28 said:

Same here. I’ll definitely be there in the spring. I think it’ll be two games at your place, one at ours this year. 

Hope to have a baseball coach by then

[BreadTruck28]

2 minutes ago, JRB said:

Hope to have a baseball coach by then

I was not aware there was a change. Happen over the summer? 

[JRB]

Just now, BreadTruck28 said:

I was not aware there was a change. Happen over the summer? 

Yes. The coach was let go about a week or 2 before school started.

[JRB]

Just now, JRB said:

An issue w/TSSAA and coaching a player on Team Tenn 

 

[ReitzFan]

On 8/28/2023 at 6:07 PM, Intense said:

Pretty confident for a young USJ team aren’t you?  USJ always has a good defense so TCA will have to mix it up and keep them off balance.  I was super impressed with Coach Bowling’s ability to make in game adjustments against Chester.  If TCA can keep Spencer from making big plays it will be close.  That’s easier said than done but I like this TCA defense. TCA  QB is a warrior and got better and better as game went on.   I think it’s going to be a close one and special teams will make the difference. 

Finally had an opportunity to study the entire game tape. I wore out the rewind button. My observations and conclusions were that Union City was their own worse enemy last week. A first half touchdown called back on a holding  penalty. It ended up being the difference in the final outcome. They lost 2 fumbles inside Bruin territory including one on what would have been the game winning drive as they were rolling down the field. A flag and a couple of no flags were certainly huge. The PI call certainly aided the Bruins on one of their second half scores. So did a no call on a block in the back by USJ at the 40 on the same drive. Game tape was quite clear. You had a strong case for PI on the final UC drive that was not called despite the contact. 

For the most part UC dominated a smaller USJ at the line of scrimmage as they were making pancakes all night long. While they never got a sack, the UC defense got good penetration in most passing situations forcing either a hurry or a safety valve pass. Credit to the USJ QB for finding his TE several times both as a primary and secondary target. For the better part of the night, the Bruin rushing attack was held in check. The major exception being the draw play for a score. I think the TE is a very effective weapon for the Bruins. That game was most certainly not how another poster described it in my opinion. If two plays had a different outcomes, UC wins by a TD plus. 2 key fumbles and the complete lack of a passing game beat UC.

The game Friday will be interesting. Over the years, USJ has obviously dominated the series. The TCA offense is fairly balanced. Solid receivers and a beast at RB will cause problems for the Bruins. I feel the USJ TE can cause problems for the Lions along with an occasional quick slashing run from their TB. I dont see alot of  possessions in this game. Turnovers just might be the difference along with a defensive score by either team. 

One poster thinks it will be a 20 plus point win for USJ. Film says that shouldn't the case. I believe the game will be much closer than that. 

Of course I hope that Lady Luck favors the Purple and Black. I'm thinking its going to be a fun night of football. Of course I pray for an injury free game for both squads and good sportsmanship by all

The lights are working just fine now, by the way! Thanks to the many who worked hard on the repairs.

[Playerscoach]

1 hour ago, ReitzFan said:

Finally had an opportunity to study the entire game tape. I wore out the rewind button. My observations and conclusions were that Union City was their own worse enemy last week. A first half touchdown called back on a holding  penalty. It ended up being the difference in the final outcome. They lost 2 fumbles inside Bruin territory including one on what would have been the game winning drive as they were rolling down the field. A flag and a couple of no flags were certainly huge. The PI call certainly aided the Bruins on one of their second half scores. So did a no call on a block in the back by USJ at the 40 on the same drive. Game tape was quite clear. You had a strong case for PI on the final UC drive that was not called despite the contact. 

For the most part UC dominated a smaller USJ at the line of scrimmage as they were making pancakes all night long. While they never got a sack, the UC defense got good penetration in most passing situations forcing either a hurry or a safety valve pass. Credit to the USJ QB for finding his TE several times both as a primary and secondary target. For the better part of the night, the Bruin rushing attack was held in check. The major exception being the draw play for a score. I think the TE is a very effective weapon for the Bruins. That game was most certainly not how another poster described it in my opinion. If two plays had a different outcomes, UC wins by a TD plus. 2 key fumbles and the complete lack of a passing game beat UC.

The game Friday will be interesting. Over the years, USJ has obviously dominated the series. The TCA offense is fairly balanced. Solid receivers and a beast at RB will cause problems for the Bruins. I feel the USJ TE can cause problems for the Lions along with an occasional quick slashing run from their TB. I dont see alot of  possessions in this game. Turnovers just might be the difference along with a defensive score by either team. 

One poster thinks it will be a 20 plus point win for USJ. Film says that shouldn't the case. I believe the game will be much closer than that. 

Of course I hope that Lady Luck favors the Purple and Black. I'm thinking its going to be a fun night of football. Of course I pray for an injury free game for both squads and good sportsmanship by all

The lights are working just fine now, by the way! Thanks to the many who worked hard on the repairs.

Are you as critical of your own team when watching film? I mean, it’s HS football and almost every play, including big ones, can be highly scrutinized. 
 

You have been very active here over the years and are a diehard supporter of TCA which is fine but your bias is pretty extreme at times. Maybe TCA wins this game and all is that you claim? Will be interesting to see this result for sure.