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Rez

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  1. 3 hours ago, PN-G bamatex said:

    If PN-G were unranked, yes. But undefeated #1 losing a close game to one loss #3 in the third round is hardly an embarrassment, in my view. An embarrassment in this situation is a blowout loss either way.

    I hear you, and I agree. I’m not wedded to the word “embarrass.” The part of me that wants to accurately predict the score responsibly knows it will likely be a one-score game. There’s another part, based on specific characteristics and tendencies of both teams, that sees ways that we specifically can counter what they do, and they don’t have a specific counter to what we do, and that could result in a lopsided and uncharacteristic score. It could easily go the other way. We’ve got flaws. We’ll have to see. 

  2. 1 hour ago, PN-G bamatex said:

    Ordinary admonitions about respecting opponents, not being overconfident and preparing accordingly aside, I agree with the assessments about Montgomery Lake Creek making themselves look more unbeatable than they really are by running up the score against subpar competition.

    That being said, “embarrass” is a strong word. Will we expose them? I think so. Will we embarrass them? I’m doubtful. I feel confident picking the Indians by one possession, but no more than two.

    Wouldn’t that be an embarrassment? To take a team that thinks it’s an unstoppable juggernaut and demonstrate that it can be controlled? To win, we’ll have to stop them consistently. If we do that, we prove they were just bullying the little kids and pretending that meant they could do the same to the big kids. Add the #1 ranking, that’s prime embarrassment territory. So, I think of it as embarrassment as proof-of-concept. But, I also won’t be surprised if we’re comfortably in control the entire time and quietly build a double, triple-digit score. In 28 games at PNG under this coaching staff, the defense failed to show up in only one of them (the very first). We have the system and guys to do it. That being said, “embarrassment” isn’t the goal. I’ll take a one-point win. 

     

     

  3. 2 minutes ago, 1970 said:

    PNG is the underdog, ranked #3, playing the #1.  Go get-em, PNG! 

    I think the computer is giving MLC a lot of credit for running up the score against already defeated teams. They don’t play defense, and their offense isn’t nearly so good against even decent competition. I normally don’t feel confident going into a playoff game, but I think we’re going to embarrass them. 

  4. 45 minutes ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

    If anyone wants to check out how South Oak Cliff looks this year here's their game vs. Melissa I don't think their defense is as good this year 

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    I watched that video - I’m not sure what to think. On the one hand, I think SOC is clearly the best in the state, but their secondary is more vulnerable than last year, and they may even be someone we can run against.They may be a little smaller than last year too. But, they’re still big and fast, and extremely well-coached. What struck me was they seem to run a similar offense and defense to PNG - just a lot of power running with enough passes to keep the defense honest. The two teams are mirrors of each other (I think some of the coaches share coaching trees). The biggest difference, other than size and speed, is their qb runs , and not just in power wildcat formations. But, the overall concepts look the same. 
     

    I think Lovejoy might take them out. Melissa got handled , but they showed that throwing a variety of passes all over the field can expose SOC. Melissa didn’t start moving the ball until they committed to passing. Lovejoy is built for passing. They’re probably the only team in the state that matches SOC’s D1 secondary with a D1 receiving corp. Still, I’d have to predict a SOC victory when that game comes. 

  5. 5 minutes ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

    Picked up a ticket myself I'm sure yall won't mind a Bulldog cheering on the Indians😄

    I love this. In 2012 I was at the regional semis and quarterfinals for Nederland. Even wore black and gold. It was a great time, especially that last touchdown pass against Pearland Dawson - one of the top sports experiences of my life. The crowd went ballistic. 

  6. 6 hours ago, NDNmom91 said:


    We may have contacted Lamar about using their stadium before playoffs started to see if it was a option but I don’t think it was necessarily for this game since the Indianettes are flying back into Houston from NY Friday morning and going straight to the game so I’m sure we needed a stadium close to the airport as possible.

    They’ll be cutting it close - If there’s any delay (expected on a holiday weekend), they’ll spend game time sitting in a New York airport. 

  7. 6 hours ago, 1970 said:

    Not trying to look ahead, but Randle may really be the team to watch out for, PNG or anyone else. 

    Let’s see what happens this week - I think we might have to deal with Huntsville instead. The Hornets aren’t the same team they were a few weeks ago. And that’s assuming PNG even wins this week (I think we will, but still). 

  8. 28 minutes ago, PN-G bamatex said:

    I get what you’re saying. I also get that Lamar is never going to develop local support unless it starts building local relationships. This is a good way to do that.

    I agree. I’m not saying Lamar is doing the right thing. When you have a support deficit in the public, doubling down on petty, hostile behavior isn’t going to help build bridges. Lamar should be going nuts to court local support. Like, every player from both playoff teams should get a jersey, other swag, just anything to make sure the players have good memories of Lamar. And maybe they’ll get more fans to Lamar games too. 

  9. 15 minutes ago, png409ndns said:

    My biggest concern with Lake Creek is the zone read. If PNG loads up on 21 the QB will run it and is good at it. They throw a lot of WR screens and passes to the flats. Our OLBs will need to play very disciplined football. 

    Right - they have a ton of options, and have shown the ability to adjust throughout the game. You stop one thing, they do something else. 

  10. Real playoffs start now. Montgomery will be the best offense we’ve played. We’ll be the best defense they’ve played. They won’t be the best defense we’ve played. And, we’ll probably be the best or second best offense they’ve faced. They haven’t looked nearly so dominant against good teams, and I’m not impressed by them running up the score against bad teams. I’ll have to watch more film on them, but I think PNG’s defense will be the difference. 

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