Here’s the deal, no one wishes any player to get injured (especially kids), but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking that the entire team has played up to par. Coaching, special teams, offense and defense has been extremely awful and that’s putting it lightly. Call it what you want but the film doesn’t lie!
Newton has only been tested in the pre season. Their district opponents have not even been close to making games against them worthwhile other than Woodville (which was a cakewalk in my opinion). Sad but true!
Woodville seems to self destruct with the unnecessary penalties and the defense appeared to have been uncharacteristically out of position, getting burned, etc which was odd. I can’t put my finger on what is going on with this team, but something has to change. Not hating, just calling it how I see it.
Newton certainly is the standard. Let’s just see if Woodville can get past the second round in this lower division. Good luck the rest of the way to the Purple Figs!
No one in their right mind will be surprised if the FIGS win, but I don't believe it will be an upset if Woodville wins. I honestly believe penalties and coaching (play calling, clock management etc) will be the deciding factor in this game which gives the advantage toward the FIGS...
Oh and to add to my perspective on this game, It would be a shame to not include the coaching...How will Woodville's coaching play a factor in the overall outcome? I'll save my opinions until after the game because if the past is a predictor of the future, WE ALL KNOW WHAT THE RESULTS WILL BE so what say ye!