2A east playoffs contenders. Tell us how you're feeling!

[bud33345]

I figured I would start this thread to talk about NE, WRH, SWO, Clinton, SWE and other playoff 2A east contending teams. (looking at you Otis and West Craven) Wether your team is one of the mentioned or a low seeded team that may squeak in. Who would be a good round 1 matchup for your team? Are you looking for that tough team with the high seed? Or maybe your team needs a cupcake first round to help get some players back or to just get some confidience against a low seed? Or damn it, your team will be the undisputed champ no doubt, will take on all comers, and have already booked a private jet to Winston-Salem in December! Did your non conference schedule this season help or hurt your team prepare for the playoffs this season? I know some of the teams mentioned had a harder row to plow than others. Give us the cold hard truth on what you really believe your team has this year for the playoffs?????

 

[Wizard of the East]

I like the DarkHorses' chances

 

[bud33345]

I like the DarkHorses' chances

I like the Darkhorses chances too. I think you guys put together a very balanced schedule that gave the team alot of different looks. Yet, careful to put the team in games where they could be challenged in non conference where the odds were really 50/50 to get the win. Like the Northside-Jax game. Even with Kaba out the Clinton coaches have done great job with this team and should feel good closing out the season and on to the playoffs, In my opinion.

 

[Darkhorse04]

Just one game at a time. Then on to the next one.

 

[g-dog08]

If the dogs get a couple of key peices back hopefully tonight i like our chances

 

[bud33345]

Just one game at a time. Then on to the next one.

Some would say that's a bit cliche, but looking at how the 2A east is shaping up from top to bottom seeds that's exactly what teams must do. Not alot of easy outs from what I've seen in the projections.

 

[bud33345]

If the dogs get a couple of key peices back hopefully tonight i like our chances

Do you think the tough non conference helped or hurt the dogs coming down the stretch?

 

[Darkhorse04]

Some would say that's a bit cliche, but looking at how the 2A east is shaping up from top to bottom seeds that's exactly what teams must do. Not alot of easy outs from what I've seen in the projections.

it is cliche but true. Each team is one loss away from elimination. Focus on the now, not the future.

 

[g-dog08]

Do you think the tough non conference helped or hurt the dogs coming down the stretch?

It didnt hurt. we came out relatively healthy. our guys got hurt in conference play.

 

[bud33345]

it is cliche but true. Each team is one loss away from elimination. Focus on the now, not the future.

I think that holds true for the 2A east this year more than previous years. It will be interesting to see how the seeding shakes out. If SWE beats a 8-2 Beddingfield team tomorrow night if they go small 2A not sure they don't have a claim for #1 seed.

 

[bud33345]

It didnt hurt. we came out relatively healthy. our guys got hurt in conference play.

I understand that, but as a former player, and having family members that play, I can attest to the fact that nagging injuries that don't necessarily put you on the sidelines after a physical game can lead to other injuries for over compensation of that nagging injury. Sometimes an injury like back spasms can effect lower body technique. One could argue going into tough conference play (like the dogs have) banged up can have a huge effect on the outcome of games and lead to more injuries. I'm of the opinion that there is a fine balance of testing your team in spots yet throwing in some games that give your work horses time to rest. I know alot of other fans and coaches see this differently

 

[g-dog08]

i can go with that. To bad were not in SWOs conference. lol.

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

My team will not be in the playoffs but from the way it looks Clinton is the favorite in the East. First time they will have home field advantage in playoffs since the train wreck NSJ put on them back in 2016. Clinton will be extremely tough to knock out.

 

[SWO-#1]

i can go with that. To bad were not in SWOs conference. lol.

We got a little banged up at first, but with like you said our conference let us get lots of rest and not have to play the starters much. Hope we come out all right tonight going into the playoffs.

 

[Darkhorse#34]

I like our chances team has been focused,hungry, and have rallied around a tough injury to a star player we seem to be peaking at the right time.....just gotta be 1-0 every week for the next couple weeks cause starting next week everyone is 0-0

 

[Darkhorse#34]

My team will not be in the playoffs but from the way it looks Clinton is the favorite in the East. First time they will have home field advantage in playoffs since the train wreck NSJ put on them back in 2016. Clinton will be extremely tough to knock out.

The way 2016 ended was very humbling many of us just knew we would be at Carter Finley in December lol see how that turned out.....thats why now im just like forget what happened in the regular season next week is all that matters just be 1-0

 

[TD08]

My team will not be in the playoffs but from the way it looks Clinton is the favorite in the East. First time they will have home field advantage in playoffs since the train wreck NSJ put on them back in 2016. Clinton will be extremely tough to knock out.

It's been a while since I have been up here but I have seen Clinton and they are too one dimensional to beat the good teams with a good defense.

 

[PackHorses]

They have only had to be one dimensional so far. Why show your hand?

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

It's been a while since I have been up here but I have seen Clinton and they are too one dimensional to beat the good teams with a good defense.

They definitely know how to run the ball I will give you that. When Clinton played JK they practiced throwing the ball a little bit. Clinton has a big athlete that can catch if they have to throw. But they may be able to literally run all the way to Winston-Salem.

 

[WRH FAN]

They definitely know how to run the ball I will give you that. When Clinton played JK they practiced throwing the ball a little bit. Clinton has a big athlete that can catch if they have to throw. But they may be able to literally run all the way to Winston-Salem.

Clinton had 198 yards of offense against Wallace. Wallace had 316. Clinton's best player is done for the year. Wallace's best player will be back. Don't count the Dogs out just yet.

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Guess we better get to dribbling then

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Clinton had 198 yards of offense against Wallace. Wallace had 316. Clinton's best player is done for the year. Wallace's best player will be back. Don't count the Dogs out just yet.

The Dogs have been counted out. Y’all don’t have the team this year I am sorry. WRH has had a hell of a run one that y’all should always be proud of. A run few teams in the state will ever be able to replicate. But the dynasty at Wallace is officially OVER.

 

[WRH FAN]

Guess we better get to dribbling then

Didn't say that but both teams looked pretty even to me.

 

[Darkhorse#34]

We know Kaba isnt out there but like i mentioned before the team has rallied and adjusted yes would love to have him out there and definitely no replacing his talent.....next man up

 

[Darkhorse04]

It's been a while since I have been up here but I have seen Clinton and they are too one dimensional to beat the good teams with a good defense.

We have to be more balanced to win it all, but I’d say WRH is a good defense and how many passes did we complete to win that game?

 

[daagoob]

"Tell us how you're feeling"

Northeastern to the ship!!
Not one 2a team in the east would be w/o two losses minimum with the schedule that out kids have played.
Lock it up, I'm not one to shy away from how I feel. Everyone up here knows that I am very confident and 100% believe that Northeastern is the best team in the east. I know that we will be entering the playoffs with all our kids fresh and ready to go. We have been benefactors of a weak conference schedule which has given our star qb plenty of time to heal up. Coach said last week he is 100% and is raring to get back in action. Look for him to return in 2 weeks for our second rd game. I know most people up here feel the same way I do about their teams chances to win it all but just don't express their true feelings in fear of other posters thinking they're being to cocky or what not. That's not me, I honestly believe my Eagles are the best team in the east once again and if we happen to lose then I'll be just fine with that. In the end I'm going to pull for whoever emerges out of the east, whether it be West Craven or Red Springs. I will stand behind them 1000% when they go to the ship!!! Best of luck to almost all the teams in the east, it's going to be one hell of a playoffs this year.

 

[SWO-#1]

"Tell us how you're feeling"

Best of luck to almost all the teams in the east, it's going to be one hell of a playoffs this year.

Why is my nose itching goob ............

 

[Friday Night1]

East Duplin will be going 2AA and Wallace, Clinton, and SWO will be 2A. Sure wish we had another shot at Clinton and SWO.

 

[daagoob]

Why is my nose itching goob ............

#1 you know how much I like you and your posts up here. Your a straight up class act and I love mixing it up with you. That aside, you know how I feel about the swo crowd. Obviously you've seen the negative posts that were directed at our posters up here last year. It got really out of hand at one point and it even carried over to the actual game that was played in EC when the swo fans tried to have myself and Otis thrown out of the game. Your nose was itching for all the right reasons and I knew you'd catch that,lol!!

 

[SWO-#1]

No hard feelings here goob. Good luck tonight And lets get ready to Rumble

 

[bud33345]

How bout West Craven tonight! I don't know the particulars of the game yet, but it's a great impressive win nonetheless!

 

[Otis4411]

How bout West Craven tonight! I don't know the particulars of the game yet, but it's a great impressive win nonetheless!

Nah the mighty bears just took the night off to get ready for the playoffs. They just let us win. Haven't you heard??
Seriously our defense is playing at a really high level. If we can stop turning the ball over we should be able to win a few more games. I told a few of our kids last week after beating Washington that the conf title wouldn't really mean anything to us if we turn around and lose to New Bern which is 4A and a non conference game. You want to enter the playoffs winning!! Beating New Bern tonight felt like a playoff game. Bear season came in a few hours early this year.

 

[NBBears20124ACHAMPS]

Nah the mighty bears just took the night off to get ready for the playoffs. They just let us win. Haven't you heard??
Seriously our defense is playing at a really high level. If we can stop turning the ball over we should be able to win a few more games. I told a few of our kids last week after beating Washington that the conf title wouldn't really mean anything to us if we turn around and lose to New Bern which is 4A and a non conference game. You want to enter the playoffs winning!! Beating New Bern tonight felt like a playoff game. Bear season came in a few hours early this year.

We felt bad for you guys after the shutout to Havelock, had to make ya'll feel a little better. Tell the kids to listen to Taurance, he knows what it takes to get to the promise land.

 

[bud33345]

Nah the mighty bears just took the night off to get ready for the playoffs. They just let us win. Haven't you heard??
Seriously our defense is playing at a really high level. If we can stop turning the ball over we should be able to win a few more games. I told a few of our kids last week after beating Washington that the conf title wouldn't really mean anything to us if we turn around and lose to New Bern which is 4A and a non conference game. You want to enter the playoffs winning!! Beating New Bern tonight felt like a playoff game. Bear season came in a few hours early this year.

Coach Nowell wanted to win this game as much as West Craven did. I don't think "playing to lose" is acceptable for him. Both teams had something to play for and it showed judging by the 1 point win. I'm not convinced either team didn't want this one to solidify their playoff seeding. This game just poured more gas on a rivalry. Now playoffs await and both teams are in good positions. Been a good showing this season for both of these teams no matter what happens from here in my opinion!! Both of ya'll are playing with house money!!lol

 

[Eastcoastman1957]

Whiteville is playing lights out right now .They will be tough.

 

[Darkhorse04]

Clintons offense and defense are playing well heading into playoffs. Still our Achilles heel is Kickoff coverage, but I’m sure we can get that figured out, I hope lol. Go horses!

 

[dogs79]

Clintons offense and defense are playing well heading into playoffs. Still our Achilles heel is Kickoff coverage, but I’m sure we can get that figured out, I hope lol. Go horses!

Looking forward to rematch.

 

[bud33345]

Whiteville is playing lights out right now .They will be tough.

How much better do you think Whiteville is at this point then say

Whiteville is playing lights out right now .They will be tough.

Good enough to beat WRH?

 

[HayseedSlim]

There’s Goob spewing that nonsense again!! wmthe comment that states This ain’t wrh year then Gia’s u feel that way with the injuries they dealt with early and half way thru the season hurt us dearly but this week everybody will be back and I’ll say this watch out if they think wrh is done this year cause I know they can go anywhere beat any body in the playoffs in the East!! Clinton is stout, And other teams out there are good! No matter who it is everybody better bring their A game now!! It’s Now The time to put up or Shut Up!! call it The Wallace Rose Hill Invitational!! Playoffs Are Here Lets Go Dogs!! Horses!Lets Go ECC!!

 

[HayseedSlim]

That weak conference whiteville plays In is soft period!!