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25 minutes ago, WR2016 said:

How about we clean up the penalties and watch the play clock. We do that we should be just fine. 

I also want to see more sure open field tackling. I think the defense just needs to move permanently to a 4-3 for the rest of the season. What is clear after four games is that if we can get a body on a runner right at the line of scrimmage we will be okay, but in just about every instance where the runner is able to build up a head of steam (read: anytime the runner makes it to the second level), we are looking at a huge gain, or a touchdown. So far every team has been able to exploit that. 

I think PA takes this one. 

All indications are this should be a tune-up game for PNG. But PNG has played every team to a one-score finish this year, so I'm wondering if Dayton will be different. My prediction is PNG wins by +10. 

PNG finally has a tune-up game!

I’m excited for this game. Easily the marquee matchup of the week. Are Crosby and BH rivals? They should be. 
 

Crosby is a mystery. My gut says they should be favored to win district, but there is still a lot to learn about them. The fact they lost to the teams they lost to isn’t a surprise, and I think everyone knows Crosby is better than their record. But how much better? 

21 hours ago, BMTSoulja1 said:

I seen this angle.  Looks to me if the Nederland player didn’t push off on the PNG receiver, kid would’ve at least put a hand on the football.  

I was finally able to watch the video from that angle -- That ball was not clearly uncatchable. "Clearly" is the key to me. The ball "might" not have been caught, but the DB "clearly" pushed the receiver to obstruct the path to the ball, and the ball only looks so far away because of that obstruction. Without that, the receiver would have been able to make a play on the ball. No one, PNG fan or Nederland, wants the game to go on a penalty, but the idea that there wasn't interference is not defensible, in my opinion. 

7 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

Ask @RaiderGirl2010 she's the POC for that. Trust me. 😁

I’m out of reactions, but that’s funny. 

Is there a way for both coaches to file a complaint about the officiating crew? They may be the worst overall I’ve ever seen. They never seemed to know what they wanted to do, and they appeared determined to make the game and the outcome about themselves. I don’t know if there is a process for that, or what that process would be. 

19 minutes ago, 1989NDN said:

Ned #10 is an outstanding RB.  Vision, tough runner, quickness, and speed.  He is not going down on first contact or with arm tackles.  When Ned loaded up and ran on the right side, good things happened.  Ned has some meat on the OL and they can move the line of scrimmage.   When #10 cuts it back, he can take it to the house in a hurry.  PN-G got a TO and had a shot at the end for the W.  As usual, the last team with the ball wins.  Great HS football game.  It  could have gone either way.  Not sure why anyone would be down on PN-G or Ned.  We both have issues, but who doesn't?  The PN-G defense is not the best, but our kids are coachable and playing hard.  I'll take it.  Ned can correct some things and move on to the next game.  I feel like other teams need to worry about PN-G and Ned.  The Indians and Dogs will have opportunities to grab a W in each and every game, Barbers Hill and Crosby included.  In each game, if things break right, if some variables go our way, then PN-G will have its shot to get a W...same for Ned.  No reason for either team to hang its head or throw in the towel.  Lots of football left in district.  15 - 18 year old kids make mistakes.  It happens.  Get up and go play.

Go Indians.  Peace.

I absolutely think both Ned and PNG can beat Barbers Hill. I’m not sure about Crosby. 

47 minutes ago, baddog said:

Well, your assessment of our RB was off just a tad, wouldn’t you say? He took one to the house from about 65-70 yards that no one could gain on. The rest of his yards were between the 20s. Ned had an excellent chance to win this game with 21 points.

Mazyck was unstoppable. Without that fumble it was all over for png 

22 minutes ago, baddog said:

Nederland has no pass rush. PNG QB stood back there throwing darts all night. Nederland could have sealed a victory but two fumbles in a row on the same play call was their demise. It comes down to continuing to give your opponent additional chances. You can’t do that and expect to win, especially in such a rivalry game. 

I just realized that. Nederland hardly rushed Bost at all. My guess would be Barrow was trying to keep guys in front of him -- and it worked for limiting his running, because he was barely able to get loose at all the whole night. But it meant he had time to throw. That's a good observation. 

1 minute ago, NedNRed said:

Your right my bad. First post. Not bitter but just wanted a clean game. I didn’t like the late hit out of bounds on PNGs QB either. Best of luck to both teams going forward. If y’all have to kick me off well I understand. 

I’m not in charge. I understand the feeling. I hope you stay. It’s a good crowd. 

Calling out a player by number with such a baseless accusation - that he intentionally injured another player - strikes me as a violation of the rules of the forum, not that I’m in charge. It’s also libel. 

34 minutes ago, Spiccoli35 said:

Nah, pure unadulterated luck. Cunningham get mauled on the second drive with that calculated wrap up late tackle. One in a thousand on-side kick....Joke! If I was a PNG fan or grad I’d be embarrassed. Gtfo

If PNG should be embarrassed, how should Nederland feel? Give me a break, it was a hard fought, good game, and someone has to lose. I’d say both teams should be proud. 

10 minutes ago, Razor said:

You really can’t say the officiating was one sided towards nederland...the last flag was extremely late and thrown by the back judge who was 20 yards away when 2 officials on that side threw nothing...as with most games, many factors led to the outcome, most not to do with officials, but I can’t sit here and listen to png gripe about calls .  Another game changing example was the late hit on our QB that causes him to miss nearly 2 full quarters...that’s impactful.

 

entertaining game...congrats to png on the outcome 

It was an entertaining game. You hate to see someone lose it. See ya’ll next year and good luck to the Bulldogs the rest of the season. 

4 minutes ago, Bulldogpower said:

Significant? Game changing. One more play? Gifted by the “significant” call. 

Even the announcers on texanlive said that penalty was impossible to miss. It's not like the refs are required to keep their flags in their pocket with an obvious penalty just because it's a game changer. 

1 minute ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

Anyone want to talk about the atrocious clock management by Nederland 

Barrow gifted that last timeout to PNG. I think he got in his own head, playing chess too much. I can understand wanting to make sure your defense is settled though. 

Officials nitpicked PNG the entire game. I don't have a lot of sympathy for anyone claiming the officiating was against Nederland. That last penalty was significant, but the officials were AWFUL all night, and Nederland benefitted from it as well. In the end, PNG made one more play. That's almost always how this game goes. And as poorly as PNG tackled, Nederland had plenty of chances to score. 

PNG wins 22-21. Respect to Nederland. 

Kicking off from 25. 2 seconds left 

Bost kneels on the extra point to avoid chance of a block.

Touchdown PNG. 2 seconds left. Pending extra point. 

Unsportsmanlike offsetting

Boat and his receivers are connecting well. 

4:31 left. PNG ball at 25.