mhhs94 said:

EW looks solid on film some decent size and speed, but there's something about them barely beating Elkin, Allegheny and Wilkes Central that tells me they might be not as good as their record, Heck the NR team they just beat barely beat Cherryville, a lot of the teams we've played have had the size advantage on us and I don't think EW will do what we do better than us in all honesty I think it might be a decent test where the cougs pull away late.

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When Heritage played against teams with a size advantage this season, they have showcased the ability to adapt and execute in their game plan effectively. I doubt EW will be able to match that level of execution. Their close calls in previous games might indicate a vulnerability that Heritage could take advantage of.

Chopper747 said:

I didn't expect the short DB's to do what they did either. Reidsvilles offense did move the ball up the field, but they just couldn't score in the red zone.

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I love to hear that about the head coach and his staff. I consider this to be a monumental upset. Way to go East!!!

maimad1 said:

I can do this for fun also Crest 34 hickory 21 also Crest and West Charlotte in west championship

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Good luck to all participants in the 3rd round.
I see Hickory and Dudley in the west finals but I think Crest has a shot at taking down Hickory.

Those numbers are VERY interesting. Aren't they?

Word is he has bad health issues. He told me when we found out Crest and Catholic were going to play that he would come down and grab a bite before the game but he hasn't responded since we last talked.

Well that was interesting. Had about 2 hours yesterday that I could sneak off and get in the woods. Get to favorite spot and Landowner stops me, which is normal. Tells me about all the deer he is seeing. He then says hey I need to see a doe when you leave. So while unplanned and really not what I would normally do during the peak of the rut. I was able to show him a doe when I left:
But still thankful for the opportunity and blessed to provide some good eating to some folks who could use the meat.

Now to see if I can go back and see what I am after.

Go Mountaineers

Just seen where a 4 star player from Rolesville decommit from UNC following Mack Brown firing.

NBBears20124ACHAMPS said:

Mack is a stubborn old dog, just like he was at Texas. When the donors and rams club want something, they get it. I’d be shocked if they got a hot coach and fully expect them to go after someone like Dan Mullen.

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I think Mullen could work. Probably pretty expensive though.

I love that UNLV offense and think Odom would be fun.

I wonder if they would consider a run at Brett Bielama. I think he has gone about as far as he can go at Illinois.

Tommy Rees would certainly be a young dynamic choice.

Shelby Lion said:

This Pinkerton kid from East kicked it into high gear in playoffs,,

I read in the local paper this morning, he had 46 carries 340 something yards in round one and I believe 5 tds
It would be interesting to know how many tackles he broke because it was a BUNCH

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The slow small white RB would have never put these numbers up against any decent team. On film, looks terrible. Thought maybe Reidsville would have some pride and stop this

Some numbers....
Passing
Crest 2107 yards
Hickory 2927 yards
Rushing
Crest 1826 yards
Hickory 2022

Average scoring totals...
Crest
Offense 34 ppg
Defense 13 ppg
Hickory
Offense 51 ppg
Defense 10 ppg

Hickory's opponents combined record
56-93
Crest opponents combined record
81-52

Teams still in playoffs they have beaten
Hickory-North Lincoln
Crest-Shelby, Catholic, Ashbrook

Chargers are wearing the underdog role like a badge of honor. They may get beat, but Hickory will know they have been in a fist fight.

CHARGER PRIDE!

Blue and Gold22 said:

I still find it hard to believe that you can't come to an agreement on a better ending?

Announce Saturday is your last game and we pay out your buyout, build you a statue....have a special Mack is Back day?? Whatever. This just feels ugly and wonder if it doesn't give the next hot coach pause on coming .

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Mack is a stubborn old dog, just like he was at Texas. When the donors and rams club want something, they get it. I’d be shocked if they got a hot coach and fully expect them to go after someone like Dan Mullen.

NBBears20124ACHAMPS said:

They gave him that opportunity and he said no, thus, he got canned, per reports.

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I still find it hard to believe that you can't come to an agreement on a better ending?

Announce Saturday is your last game and we pay out your buyout, build you a statue....have a special Mack is Back day?? Whatever. This just feels ugly and wonder if it doesn't give the next hot coach pause on coming .

NCHIGhSCHOOLFOOTBALL said:

Just don’t see how he was allowed or why they even let him come back. I think the entire thing was a doomed once he returned

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Remember this statement in basketball season

I'm sick of this. Is there not one Hickory fan that isn't scared absolutely to death that will get on here and go back and forth. Or are you waiting on the outcome before coming on here?

We have questions that need answered.

1. Why is the kickoff @ 7pm?
2. Why do the gates open @ 6 for a 7pm kickoff
3. I hear the one fan that has testicles say they'll beat us by 14. They might. But, why do they think that?

There are a few more but those three will do.

We are not Statesville. Win or lose we will not go quietly. The Nation is coming. 6 time is coming.

We're going to LINE UP and SEE! That's all we can do.

very quick feet on that kid

bigdadd11103 said:

Not a single WC person has disrespected Erwin. A comment was made about adm. The analogy was made because a good 1A school beat a great 3A school so adm is not the end all be all. That was no shot at Erwin which is a great football team. Fridays game will be tough for both sides. two well coached teams in freezing weather! Will be a great game.

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Fair enough. I kinda like this post. Feels like old times on here with the back and forth. Hope you're able to make it up to Asheville Friday night. Better pack the long Jones. Lol

BD Warrior said:

I'm not sure how me saying Mountain Heritage is a really good 1A team led to a pissing match with West Charlotte. Every Erwin fan on here including me is picking WC to win so why the big head from you guys? Besides, If you win you will get humbled real quick next week vs Dudley. Just enjoy being one of the last handful of 3A teams left and maybe show a tad bit of respect?

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Not a single WC person has disrespected Erwin. A comment was made about adm. The analogy was made because a good 1A school beat a great 3A school so adm is not the end all be all. That was no shot at Erwin which is a great football team. Fridays game will be tough for both sides. two well coached teams in freezing weather! Will be a great game.

Frank Lost Password said:

That game was the first Id seen him at LB. A good DE would also make plenty of plays between the tackles just by squeezing down and reading the blocks in front of him. I wish I knew how many broken tackles that RB had

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This Pinkerton kid from East kicked it into high gear in playoffs,,

I read in the local paper this morning, he had 46 carries 340 something yards in round one and I believe 5 tds
It would be interesting to know how many tackles he broke because it was a BUNCH

Mopar forever said:

Here’s my question for the Erwin guys … how does this team compare to the 2013 team ? Cause man that was a really good team that if hadn’t ran into troubles at the end of the year would probably done very well ..if my memory serves me correctly the 2014 team was good but I thought the 13 team was special

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That team was the best team Erwin has ever had other than the team that played for a state title in the 80's. They dropped 60+ on Reynolds and crushed everyone they played. It all fell apart when they had a car load of their best players get in trouble for smoking pot at a party. They were kicked off the team and they lost their next two games and that was that. This year's team is similar but not quite as good. Our qb is the real deal though. He's definitely going to break some records over the next few seasons. I really hope the frigid temps Friday night doesn't slow him down too much.

I'm not sure how me saying Mountain Heritage is a really good 1A team led to a pissing match with West Charlotte. Every Erwin fan on here including me is picking WC to win so why the big head from you guys? Besides, If you win you will get humbled real quick next week vs Dudley. Just enjoy being one of the last handful of 3A teams left and maybe show a tad bit of respect?

GoBertie said:

Didn't Northeastern beat 3a Rose who is in the 3rd round of the playoffs?

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I know you’ll be at the game Friday, y’all should come hang with us. I’m always in the same spot and I know Otis will be either with me or on the West Craven sideline. He may be better off down there because I’m gonna be giving him an earful 😃.

North Carolina's government is not run by Democrats! Yes the Governor is Democrat and a few cabinet positions but thats it. Republicans control the General Assembly. They make the laws, not the Governor. They have for over a decade, maybe closer to 2. Democrats do not control the government in DC. They have the executive branch and the Senate. Republicans have the house, which is why nothing has gotten done for 2 years. But it doesn't shock me people don't know that, these same people seem to think Trump is going to snap his fingers and circumvent Congress for all this chaos. People literally have no idea how government works. Educate yourselves for the love of God. Stop being ignorant! It's a choice that too many folks are making including several of you. If that makes you mad, I'm not sorry. Fix it. Educate yourselves on how the makeup of the government. Educate yourselves on the bills being filed in Raleigh. Educate yourselves on the finance reports of the ones in Raleigh. Look where they are getting money. Look at the fact Republicans are allowing dark money PACs to infiltrate our elections now. Look at the fact Governor Cooper vetoed a bill today labeled disaster relief that had very little disaster relief and just moved money from one account to another with no money going to disaster relief with the bill focusing on stripping power from the Governor because Republicans are mad a terrible person and candidate lost the race for Governor. Wake the heck up and stop whining over the price of eggs and indoctrination that's not happening. Know what's indoctrination? States like Oklahoma sticking Trump Bibles in schools. Some folks do not know what they think they do and have taken the bait hook line and sinker.

FreedomAlum said:

He had one tonight and so did Junior KeAndre Davis. I think Connelly has 5 so far, but Kobe Johnson, Braxton King and Davis all have one as well. Connelly is explosive and only needs a seam to throw it down, but we have no shortage of athletes.

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McDowell has young guards and strong post play. East Rutherford hung around for a bit but the Titans won by 27.