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I bet it's due to all of the rain.

Ripoff or not, I like the cover. At least someone around is going above and beyond for what should be considered a national, or at least a state, holiday... week 0.

Ouch!!

I don't claim to know a lot about the spread or football in general, but to me dayton has been effective with a smaller athletic type O-line. I haven't seen BC but that may be what stump is going for rather he has bigger guys or not. the gaps are so much bigger with the spread I don't think real big lineman are entirely necessary. But, they do have to be able to block well like you mentioned and i'm sure that is improving daily with stump there. I'm no expert either, but from the coaches I've talked with and from what I've seen, you are correct, the spread actually helps to compensate for a small, athletic line. The gaps are bigger and you rely more on changing a defenders momentum more than power blocking them off the line. I think the spread will work at BC, just give it time. You can't compare what PNG did to BC. It's apples and oranges. PNG has the big physical power type of personnel to run the power game and be successful. BC does not. I think this is a good move on Stumps part.

I wouldn't say the pulled "the starters". They pulled Dugat and Green, the rest were the same. The back up QB looked very sharp. They didn't miss a beat in the passing game with him in there.

Well, all I can say is this year would not be a good year to renew the rivalry with Dayton. From what I saw out of Dayton last night, Liberty does not want one ounce of them.

Good to see Jasper back on the radar again. I've always kept an eye on them due to the rivalry they have with WOS. A couple of years ago, I watched their Freshman and JV teams lose to Orangefield while their varisty was man handled by them. I couldn't help but think that they were on a downward spiral. It looks like Brooks has turned that around and it's good to see. He's a great coach!

I thought they looked scrappy. They only gave up 14 points as one of the TD's was an INT returned for a TD. One of the 2 TD'S they did give up was when the offense turned the ball over on the 3. They did some bending, but didn't break. We drove inside the 10 a couple of times and came away with no points. Overall, they looked pretty good.

#13 is the starting QB. He played, nearly, the entire game because he needs the reps. WOS will be fine. In 2000, we lost a scrimmage to Lumberton then went on to the 4A state finals. We knew Dayton would be good, they went to the semi-finals in 4A last year and return most of that team. It was a good test and showed us what we have to work on. Good luck to Dayton.

Well, when you don't execute anything, it really doesn't matter whats called. We just didn't look very good tonight and it had nothing to do with coaching.

Are you referring to me? I watched the first set of plays for each team. Normally, the starters work in the first set and the backups in the second. I left after that. If that's not how it worked today then I'm sorry, sure as heck wasn't trying to insult you, jeez! However, in each teams first set of plays, Kelly was the only team to score. Krautz looked good and the other back (#2, the big guy) didn't have positive yards rushing. I left after the first set of plays which I made pretty clear in my original post.

Can't argue with that, Dayton dominated tonight. Green and Dugat looked good as did the backup QB. The other Dayton recievers also did very well. WOS had chances deep in Dayton territory, but came up empty as well as the dropped deep ball that was wide open, but other than that, it was all Dayton. I truly hope it's because Dayton is that good and not that were that bad. If you don't bring some heat on Green he will pick you apart. The Dayton O-line looked very good too. Green mowed the lawn, did the laundry and took out the trash and still had time to throw back there. I really think Dayton is going to do some great things this year. WOS will be ok, we just ran into a buzz saw tonight. It will probably be the best team we see all year, which is tough in your first bit of action. Our coaches will regroup the kids and we'll be just fine!

Who is "ya'll"?

I left after the first teams went through their plays. There may have been more scoring after I left by the second teams.

Thanks Coop #2. Krautz definitely had a much better scrimmage than Grogan. I think both carries I saw from him went for negative yards (Grogan).

Yes, he had a few strong runs. The very first play he probably broke 5 tackles on a 15 yard run. He runs tough, I like that.

The conditions played a part in the passing game today.

Both of these coaches see this as an opportunity to basically get in another game. that's why its a 4 qtr game scrimmage. The more games you can play the better. The only difference between tomorrow and a real game is that they will not go full speed in the kicking game. Sounds good. It is a game scrimmage with the intentions of doing several things. Get the returning players warmed up and the youngster some game experience. I think this situation is great for both teams. You get see how you measure up against another very good team and again see your new players go against a real opponent. But, neither of these coaches is OK with losing scrimmage or not. It will be a good "game" to watch I am sure. I am ready!! You guys wanting to do some sort of meet and greet? I'm up for it... time and place?? how about at the half at the east end of the field??

I left the three headed scrimmage between Ned/Kelly/Silsbee after the first teams played. Kelly was the only team that scored. Kelly went against Silsbee's D. Silsbee went against Nederland's D and Ned went against Kelly's D. Nederland had a long drive stall inside the Kelly 30 and Silsbee had a drive stall inside the Ned 40, that's as close as they got. Overall, Kelly and Nederland's offenses moved the ball well. Nederland's D looked pretty good against Silsbee's O. What stould out to me was the Nederland running back, (#22) don't know his name. The Ned QB looked pretty good as well. The Ned O line looked smallish compared to years past, but they looked athletic which is good if they are going to run the spread. I was also impressed with the Kelly running back (#2) as well as Kelly's QB.

Well, if that's true, it will be a change from years past. I've been watching them for as long as I can remember and the starters usually get the reps for the first 3 qtrs.

Both of these coaches see this as an opportunity to basically get in another game. that's why its a 4 qtr game scrimmage. The more games you can play the better. The only difference between tomorrow and a real game is that they will not go full speed in the kicking game. It is a game scrimmage with the intentions of doing several things. Get the returning players warmed up and the youngster some game experience. I think this situation is great for both teams. You get see how you measure up against another very good team and again see your new players go against a real opponent. But, neither of these coaches is OK with losing scrimmage or not. It will be a good "game" to watch I am sure. I am ready!! You guys wanting to do some sort of meet and greet?

Will the Ned/Silsbee/Kelly scrim be a Jamboree or 25 play type of deal?

WOS and Dayton have always played game scrimmages. They were both part of a couple of Jamborees back in the 90's, the results of which I can't remember. In 2001, WOS won their game scrimmage with Dayton 24-7. In 2004, Dayton won at their place 26-21 and in 2005, they played to a 14-14 tie at WOS. Unless I'm forgetting one, the actual scrimmage record (if anyone even keeps one) is 1-1-1. ;D

Both of these coaches see this as an opportunity to basically get in another game. that's why its a 4 qtr game scrimmage. The more games you can play the better. The only difference between tomorrow and a real game is that they will not go full speed in the kicking game.

Does anyone know what format this will be? Is it a Jamboree or just a set number of plays run against each team?