East Bladen @ South Columbus
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I can totally understand why you would feel that way Core, hearing the Laney score didn't help ease any worries. Also, there is no reason why East Bladen shouldn't be as good as ever. The Stallions have a really tough schedule for the beginning of the season against some really good teams. To top that off South has seemed to start slow over the last several years, BUT they do seem to come around and play well in conference. Just got to believe this team is capable of working hard over the next few weeks and getting things back on track. There has NEVER been a Stallion team that just gave up and I just don't think this team has anything in mind other than keeping the tradition going strong. Go Stallions!!
Even though East Bladen lost quite a bit from last year ... They reloaded and have looked very good this preseason.
From what I saw from South Columbus on Friday night was not a good sign.
Core, 40-6 might be generous.
From what I saw from South Columbus on Friday night was not a good sign.
Core, 40-6 might be generous.
Just curious to know if you have seen South Columbus play Monk? Your posts seem to be straight up and I enjoy hearing what you have to say, so would like to hear your honest opinion on the Stallions and what changes need to be made. Sounds like there are several issues but there has to be a way to get "Back in Black" rollin again, can't just believe all that tradition can be gone in just one season.
South will play this game well. I'm not saying they will win but I think they will represent the tradition and push hard. 40-6......nah. I'm thinking a one or two TD game. South will get on the board more than once. Gotta start pushing these stallions to get the tradition back. I know EB has talent...but if South makes changes it will be a good ball game.
I hope ya'll are right on your predictions but I see this one a little closer than that. It all depends on East's Offense. They have really sputtered in the scrimmages. I think as the season goes on, it will get better but right now I don't have a lot of confidence in our scoring ability. On the other hand, the defense side of the ball should be fine. I said earlier that I thought the score would be 24-6 EB and I will stick with that.
dirty, I have watched South Columbus over the years, but I'm not a Stallion fan, but a fan of the game. I live in Brunswick county and I try to travel on Friday nights to different games in the area (Brunswick, Columbus & New Hanover mostly ... I have gone outside the area depending on the match up ) so it's not like I see South Columbus every week. I was at Jamboree and was encouraged by the energy the team came out with, but that was about it as far the positives. A lot of Stallion fans are wanting to go back to the Wing T and think that is going to cure all the problems. I don't think that's the problem ... I have watched a lot of football over the years and have seen numerous schools change offenses. They have been successful in those transitions. I know it doesn't look like South Columbus football, but times change and coaches change. The coaches that have been there since the school has opened have some connection to Jack Holley (Wing T). Coach Hutch is outside the family and he brings in something new (Something he is comfortable with). The South faithful doesn't like change ... Not what you are use to. If you have the athletes to run the Wing T and are successful, then you have the athletes to run anything else. South goes back to the Wing T in middle of the season last year and goes on a winning streak. I think it was the soft spot in the schedule and the success is not due to changing the offense. The problem (I think) is the athletes are not there like to use to be. Is it a sign of things to come or is it a cycle? You guys can answer that (How is the JV and middle school program doing?). Is it coaching? I'm not smart enough to determine that. The energy was there Friday, but a couple losses to start the season and that will be gone. I know the answer is long, but there are a lot of problems at South that people are not use to. I never coached, but have watch quite a bit of football. These are my two cents for whatever it's worth. Good luck this year and continue to support the kids ... They need it.
Thanks Monk for your input, that was a really good assessment and I tend to agree with most of what you said. I agree most South fans favor the wing-t and would prefer to stay with it. The triple option is totally different and after seeing it sputter, panic sets in and people want to go back to what has worked pretty good for 20 some years. Also agree that maybe there aren't as many athletes as in the past, are these kids working as hard in the weight room and being conditioned? As far as the middle schools, Tabor City went undefeated the last 2 years and Williams only loss was to Tabor City last year. So hopefully there are plenty of football players ready to play and get things going in the right direction. I still think this team could get Stallion football going strong again, not matter what their final record is this year. If this group of Stallions will battle and get better over these first 4 games, who knows what they can accomplish!
I'm going to say this game can go either way by a one or two TD score. I'll either look like a football genius or blooming idiot come Saturday but just gotta believe South has Jet Fuel in their tanks this week.
Went to EB's practice yesterday and the offense looked a lot crisper. The Hines Twins were looking very explosive, quick and fast. Whether that translates over to a real game is still a question mark. I hope the JV game gets in tonight. I'm anxious to see them play. They have a couple of studs I want to see in action.
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Now! lets talk some high school football.
I don't know much about my Eagles because I still can't get out much, haven't seen in practice. I have been relying on ebhsfan a little bit for info. I know that we should be fairly good on defense and the offense should be pretty quick especially in the backfield so we will just have to find out what shows up Friday night at South Columbus. I know we have talent but time will time as how all that jells during the season. Lets get ready for some exciting football. Good luck to all and be safe. Talk at ya later!.
Now! lets talk some high school football.
I don't know much about my Eagles because I still can't get out much, haven't seen in practice. I have been relying on ebhsfan a little bit for info. I know that we should be fairly good on defense and the offense should be pretty quick especially in the backfield so we will just have to find out what shows up Friday night at South Columbus. I know we have talent but time will time as how all that jells during the season. Lets get ready for some exciting football. Good luck to all and be safe. Talk at ya later!.
Wow, tc devils is feeling confident. That makes me feel a lot better!
Game over EB wins 36-6. We are going to 0-4 heading into conference play, and they will more than likely all be ugly blowouts. Our talent is down somewhat but it's not that bad. I'm getting very frustrated with the way things are going in Stallion land.
I do feel SC played hard. Didn't seem to give up at all. Had two turn overs in the red zone so it could've been a little tighter score. On to West Brunswick next week.
I will never question you again! Lol. You were right on the money. Our offense looked horrible. Defense stayed on the field the entire game.
Couple of things I observed tonight. Our offense (what very little time they could stay on the field) looked very unorganized, predictable and sluggish. The running backs didn't have many holes to hit, the QB wasn't a threat to run or throw the ball, the receivers were literally invisible and EB's defense was in the backfield every single play. The defense missed a lot of easy tackles and looked exhausted but that's from staying on the field 85% of the game. EB lived up to their prediction....pounded the ball straight down the field all night long. South has to have the spark on offense and defense to get this team going or the season will be the same as last years if not worse. Take away the one stallion TD and you simply have a QB handing a ball off every time to a running back that was getting hit at the line of scrimmage from a very predicable and readable offense.
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I tend to agree with about everything Wingt has to say. Just not crisp and sharp on either side of the ball. Got to believe these are problems that can be fixed, that's what practice is for right?
Sounds like the same script from the Jamboree .... I hate to hear how poorly the Stallions played, but glad about the effort. I think the next three games are going to be tough and if they don't win at least one of the those, I'm afraid that might break their spirit.
I thought the SC defense played pretty well. Offensively, SC has big problems. Everything is too slow to develop. Finally started running some speed sweeps which seemed to work until EB adjusted. They have to have more quick hitting plays. SC RB's are capable runners but the play selection is a lot to be desired.
EB still has a lot of work to do on Offense. Hines twins looked good and Owens, the FB, had a heck of a game. Defensively, we are pretty stout up front. Got some hogs in the interior. It's going to be hard for most teams to run up the middle. I'd like to see the secondary come up a little better to help out with the run but I'm sure that will be worked on in practice.
All in all, I think EB showed they have a good team that can and will get better as the season rolls along.
EB still has a lot of work to do on Offense. Hines twins looked good and Owens, the FB, had a heck of a game. Defensively, we are pretty stout up front. Got some hogs in the interior. It's going to be hard for most teams to run up the middle. I'd like to see the secondary come up a little better to help out with the run but I'm sure that will be worked on in practice.
All in all, I think EB showed they have a good team that can and will get better as the season rolls along.
