Mid-County Madness 2024

[NHSBulldogFan]

10 hours ago, Cougtalk said:

I'm an outside, I have no skin in this game.

PNG should be considered the favorite in this game, they should be the heavy favorite. 
 

That being said PNG has not looked like last years team, they look like a smart, savvy veteran team that is not quite as talented as last year. 
 

Nederland if they want to win needs to punch PNG in the mouth from the moment the game starts until it ends they need to turn this into a brawl as much as a game in the trenches. 
 

PNG is bigger, stronger, more accomplished, and has the better coaching staff and because of all of those reasons I think the dogs take this one, because it's not called mid-county expectations it's called mid-county madness and madness ensures the dogs come out of top.

 

 

I think the issue that I've seen with PN-G this year is the secondary they look more talented to me offensively than last year the only guy they are really missing offensively is Shea Adams but Shea could do it all PNG has two capable running backs who have replaced Isaiah Nguyen well

[Eagle91]

19 hours ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

I think the issue that I've seen with PN-G this year is the secondary they look more talented to me offensively than last year the only guy they are really missing offensively is Shea Adams but Shea could do it all PNG has two capable running backs who have replaced Isaiah Nguyen well

I disagree with this comment! Our passing game isn't close to where it was last year. We have one guy that can beat you deep. Last year we had multiple wr's that could go get the ball. If someone can shut our run game down and take down our top wr then they can beat us. The problem is shutting the run game down. Our defense don't have near the speed we had last year either. We can be beat in the passing game. Big changes have been made on defense since early in the season. We are stopping the run much better but a decent passing team can beat our secondary. I'd say our team speed is lacking this year. And special teams hasn't been good all season. We definitely have holes and can be beat. We've won the close games that could have easily went the other way. We're still a very good football team though and Nederland will have to earn it to win it. Should be a good football game.

[NHSBulldogFan]

1 hour ago, Eagle91 said:

I disagree with this comment! Our passing game isn't close to where it was last year. We have one guy that can beat you deep. Last year we had multiple wr's that could go get the ball. If someone can shut our run game down and take down our top wr then they can beat us. The problem is shutting the run game down. Our defense don't have near the speed we had last year either. We can be beat in the passing game. Big changes have been made on defense since early in the season. We are stopping the run much better but a decent passing team can beat our secondary. I'd say our team speed is lacking this year. And special teams hasn't been good all season. We definitely have holes and can be beat. We've won the close games that could have easily went the other way. We're still a very good football team though and Nederland will have to earn it to win it. Should be a good football game.

Toward the second half of last year PN-G was getting the majority of yards rushing and receiving from Nguyen Adams and Chatagnier two of those guys are gone and I mentioned both IMO PNG is really missing Shea Adams like I said because he could do it all run, pass, and catch... but PNG still has Chatagnier Connor Bailey at QB and Tyson Henry and the offensive line as well who i haven't even mentioned yet PN-G is fine offensively that's my opinion 

[1970]

Well, since everyone has their own opinion, I think that comparing last years' team with this years' team, PNG or Ned either one, will get you in trouble around these forums, especially on the PNG forum.  Regardless, both teams are different from last season.  But the game will be the same.  All of the seniors will likely start, with any usual/regular non-Sr starters gradually subbing into the game.   By the second series the game will open up.  PNG will control the clock and the game, with Ned relying on big plays. I'm thinking it'll be more of a game like last year, with PNG pulling away in the 4th.  In any case it should be a good game.  

[NHSBulldogFan]

50 minutes ago, 1970 said:

Well, since everyone has their own opinion, I think that comparing last years' team with this years' team, PNG or Ned either one, will get you in trouble around these forums, especially on the PNG forum.  Regardless, both teams are different from last season.  But the game will be the same.  All of the seniors will likely start, with any usual/regular non-Sr starters gradually subbing into the game.   By the second series the game will open up.  PNG will control the clock and the game, with Ned relying on big plays. I'm thinking it'll be more of a game like last year, with PNG pulling away in the 4th.  In any case it should be a good game.  

I see PN-G controlling the clock but I see Ned trying the same thing 

[chorizo]

on paper png is the better team and should win,only thing is, paper doesnt win football games

[A BUC 77]

Not the usual chatter on this "BIG" game.

[lcm93]

26 minutes ago, A BUC 77 said:

Not the usual chatter on this "BIG" game.

Everyone is to busy trying to find tickets !!

[png9mon]

If both schools are able to create a running game, then Defensive Adjustments on the fly may be key to victory for this 2024 Edition of MCM.  I am ready for Friday.  This one should be a dandy of a game!  Pray for great practices for both teams.  Indians, or Bulldogs we are all God's Children and should pray for an injury free game.🏈

[abPNUT]

The biggest issue in this particular football game is the trenches. PNG is bigger and more experienced there. Nederland has been capable and well coached. This game is going to be an absolute WAR until it's not. That might come before halftime or with less than a minute in the 4th. It all depends on how well Nederland is able to stop the run. That's it IMHO. PNGs Defense should be able to get their stops. If PNG can run at will it will be over quickly. Good luck to both I can't wait to see it!!!

[Dawg22]

Nederland is playing harder under the new coach which is going to play a factor in this game. This is one of those games that you don't have to get the kids hyped up about. These kids have been looking forward to this game since the clock hit 0:00 at last years game. We make predictions all we want and look at common opponents and margins of victory in those games, however all bets go out the door for MCM. Rankings don't matter, strength of schedule doesn't matter, decibels at the pep rally don't matter. These kids come to play for this game every year. That is why it's the best high school football rivalry in the state of TEXAS! 

[NDN1982]

This rivalry was just voted #1 in the Nation not just in Texas. Sports illustrated.