MBA vs. Brentwood Academy

[WesVLT]

Who will win this classic Halloween showdown? My prediction will come tomorrow. What does everyone think?

 

I know there's already a BA-MBA thread, but I figured I'd start one with a poll attached.

[WatchThis]

Wes I hope to see you in Brentwood friday night. I'm daggum excited as well as the rest of the area should be as well. It's gonna be a battle.

[redbaron515]

Thats a tough call. Both are excellent football teams, with great tradition. As I look at the Big Ones, people are picking the winner by record it looks like. Im not totally sure yet. Might have to wait till day before the game.

[FairInMyFavor]

Did anyone from MBA happen to see De LaSalle on TV Friday night? If so, what did you think of them? I know it's often hard to tell on TV like that, but they were pretty impressive.

[WesVLT]

Wes I hope to see you in Brentwood friday night. I'm daggum excited as well as the rest of the area should be as well. It's gonna be a battle.

I lament the fact that I can't make it to the game. I have to videotape a UT swim meet at 9 AM saturday, and the turnaround would be too much. Cheer extra loud to make up for me!

[WatchThis]

I'll be cheering alright...

[WesVLT]

Record:

MBA: 9-0

BA: 8-1

 

 

Opponents Record:

MBA: 41-39 (.513)

BA: 39-40 (.494)

 

 

Points for / Points Per Game:

MBA: 284 / 31.6

BA: 311 / 34.6

 

 

Points Against / Points Against per Game:

MBA: 94 / 10.4

BA: 112 / 12.4

 

 

Most points scored in a game:

MBA: 45 at Southaven, MS (5-4) 45-13

BA: 50 at Oakland (4-5) 50-20

 

 

Least points scored in a game:

MBA: 13 at Christian Brothers (8-1) 13-7

BA: 6 vs Christian Brothers (8-1) 21-6

 

 

Least points allowed in a game:

MBA: 0 at Lavergne (3-6) 26-0

BA: 0 at McCallie (6-3) 21-0

 

 

Most points allowed in a game:

MBA: 21 vs Father Ryan (1-8) 36-21

BA: 21 vs Christian Brothers (8-1) 21-6

 

 

Greatest margin of victory:

MBA: 33 vs Memphis University School (4-5) 40-7

BA: 35 vs Father Ryan (1-8) 42-7 and Lone Oak, KY (2-6) 42-7

 

 

Smallest margin of victory:

MBA: 4 vs Trinity, KY (5-4) 17-13

BA: 17 at Centennial (4-5) 34-17

 

 

Against teams with a winning record:

MBA: 5-0

BA: 2-1

 

 

Common Opponents

 

Baylor

MBA: W 42-14

BA: W 33-11

 

McCallie

MBA: W 38-9

BA: W 21-0

 

Christian Brothers

MBA: W 13-7

BA: L 21-6

 

Father Ryan

MBA: W 36-21

BA: W 42-7

 

Memphis University School

MBA: W 40-7

BA: W 42-14

[sportsguy1976]

BA will be without its best running back this week... Theo Townsend broke his thumb against Lone Oak two weeks ago and hasn't been able to play since... not having him in the lineup is huge... not that Tyree Ford isn't a capable backup, but this is MBA we're talking about... not crappy Baylor... MBA rolls here...

[WesVLT]

My official Brentwood Academy-MBA prediction:

 

Montgomery Bell Academy 24, Brentwood Academy 14

 

I have never picked against BA in my life until now. To be honest, I know that the Eagles can win this game, but I believe MBA is the better team and has the potential to be very explosive. While I have every hope that BA can contain Fisher, Koban, and the receivers, practicality tells me that it will be very hard to do.

 

BA players: PROVE ME WRONG!!! Take my words to heart and show me that I'm an idiot for picking against you. I won't be able to make it back to Brentwood, but I'll be pulling for you with everything I have and will be receiving frequent updates via telephone. Good luck and BEAT MBA!!!

[FHSrebel27]

Wow... nearly a BigDogDaddy-esque prediction from WesVols. I'm shocked. I hope BA wins now just so Wes doesn't have to be right (it's always fun when he's wrong!).

[itzme]

BA will be without its best running back this week... Theo Townsend broke his thumb against Lone Oak two weeks ago and hasn't been able to play since... not having him in the lineup is huge... not that Tyree Ford isn't a capable backup, but this is MBA we're talking about... not crappy Baylor... MBA rolls here...

Are you his coach, or his doctor? If so, you are breaking the law in posting this. If you are simply speculating, you may be surprised come Friday.

[itzme]

Let's see:

 

Team ranked nowhere nationally vs. number 9 team in the nation.

 

Rematch of a blowout Clinic Bowl last season. MBA got most players back, BA had 6 DI players graduate.

 

BA's only loss came to a team that MBA beat.

 

MBA has beaten most common opponents by more than BA has.

 

Even BA's biggest fan picks MBA to win.

 

Naturally, I pick Brentwood Academy to win! 21-17.