ECC 2018

[Darkhorse#34]

Yeah im hoping in the future we branch out a bit i understand you have to be invited to some of these Jamboree's but i dont think it would hurt to reach out to let who ever runs them know your interested....Cumberland County Jamboree or the BB&T Jamboree would be nice to participate in.....better competition atleast get a better feel of where your at as a team

 

[FOOTBALLFANTIC]

Probably just wishes either the format was different and/or involved other schools. Just a guess though.

Exactly! I understand that the current setup is wonderful for county bragging rights, but that same setup has become old and stale. Try to bring in some teams Clinton doesn't normally see. Try to see if Coach Johnson could one day get Scotland County to participate, or invite some teams from Cumberland, Harnett or any other surrounding counties.

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Just over 2 weeks till the start of official practice...alil over 3 weeks away from the first scrimmages...getting closer cant wait

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Any thoughts on who conference player of the year could be?

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Any thoughts on who conference player of the year could be?

My Preseason pick would be Xavier Bowden from Goldsboro.....kids obviously the best individual talent in the conference they dont just invite anyone to that Army All American combine...has the size and the speed at both RB and LB...sadly he really doesnt have much around him

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

My Preseason pick would be Xavier Bowden from Goldsboro.....kids obviously the best individual talent in the conference they dont just invite anyone to that Army All American combine...has the size and the speed at both RB and LB...sadly he really doesnt have much around him

Really thought we would have seen him transfer by now.

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Really thought we would have seen him transfer by now.

Yeah.......were some rumors bout it but guess it wasnt true

 

[Darkhorse04]

Crazy thing is as big as he is he probably should be playing DE on Defense.

 

[Horses71]

If Javonte Williams is not playing at WRH last season, Clinton wins that game by two scores. But he was playing and he was that special.

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Crazy thing is as big as he is he probably should be playing DE on Defense.

Looking at the film from Scotland looks like thats where he lined up at alot.....Johnson will probably move him around depending on the situation and what defensive scheme were in

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

I’m going to make a bold prediction and say we will see a big upset in conference play this year. I don’t know who it will be but I think this is the year. Look for Clinton, Goldsboro, possibly even JK to pull one on WRH or ED

 

[Darkhorse04]

Looking at the film from Scotland looks like thats where he lined up at alot.....Johnson will probably move him around depending on the situation and what defensive scheme were in

Huh? I was talking about Xzavier Bowden should be playing DE cause of his size not LB. wasn’t talking about our new guy.

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Huh? I was talking about Xzavier Bowden should be playing DE cause of his size not LB. wasn’t talking about our new guy.

O ok my bad thought you was still talking bout Kaba....yeah Bowden is a big boy....arm tackling him is not a smart decision

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Read a article up here on NC preps scouts are pegging him as a LB at the next level....his size and speed i would keep him in the backfield

 

[FOOTBALLFANTIC]

Like I stated before, I'm sure Coach Johnson will know where to utilize him. I'm sure if he ends up playing both ways, that would be new for him, since Scotland had platoon offense and defense.

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Like I stated before, I'm sure Coach Johnson will know where to utilize him. I'm sure if he ends up playing both ways, that would be new for him, since Scotland had platoon offense and defense.

04 was talking bout Bowden from Goldsboro....i thought he was talking bout Kaba...but yes if Kaba plays both ways i see him as a TE maybe on offense

 

[Wizard of the East]

Like I stated before, I'm sure Coach Johnson will know where to utilize him. I'm sure if he ends up playing both ways, that would be new for him, since Scotland had platoon offense and defense.

According to Coach Johnson, when push came to shove and Scotland put their best athletes on the field, they would have several players going both ways. He said Scotland is a 4a school but in reality not more than about 300 students larger than Clinton. Scotland is the only high school in the county and the early college contributes to 400-500 in their enrollment and they don't play ball. He indicated in the heat of battle, they would have 4-5 going both ways or have players giving a rest on the other side of the ball. He'll play'em.

 

[FOOTBALLFANTIC]

According to Coach Johnson, when push came to shove and Scotland put their best athletes on the field, they would have several players going both ways. He said Scotland is a 4a school but in reality not more than about 300 students larger than Clinton. Scotland is the only high school in the county and the early college contributes to 400-500 in their enrollment and they don't play ball. He indicated in the heat of battle, they would have 4-5 going both ways or have players giving a rest on the other side of the ball. He'll play'em.

That was Coach Lewis’ philosophy; he was gonna have the best athletes on the field in a close game.

 

[speak-in-the-mic]

Hearing we will be a solid team but not our fastest team by no means. Who knows though.

 

[DogsRunItUp]

I’m going to make a bold prediction and say we will see a big upset in conference play this year. I don’t know who it will be but I think this is the year. Look for Clinton, Goldsboro, possibly even JK to pull one on WRH or ED

Clinton-70%....always in games so wouldn't be an upset for them to win against ED or WRH
Goldsboro-30%...great RB but not too much else to help him so unlikely they upset either team, especially with the respective coaches at the helm
JK-1%...no way JK even comes close to beating ED or WRH, they are staring down the barrel of another 3 win season, if they're lucky

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Clinton-70%....always in games so wouldn't be an upset for them to win against ED or WRH
Goldsboro-30%...great RB but not too much else to help him so unlikely they upset either team, especially with the respective coaches at the helm
JK-1%...no way JK even comes close to beating ED or WRH, they are staring down the barrel of another 3 win season, if they're lucky

I think we get more than 3 but after the way we played last season it’s very easy to make that assumption. Gotta go win to get some respect back

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Hearing good things and expecting a big year from senior fullback Jalen Smith....if his head is where its needs to be at he has alot of potential. Remember during his sophomore campaign in a backfield with Skinner and Wright at times he seemed to be the go to guy....i think he puts it all together this year...hoping for a 1,000 yard season out the big guy

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Hearing good things and expecting a big year from senior fullback Jalen Smith....if his head is where its needs to be at he has alot of potential. Remember during his sophomore campaign in a backfield with Skinner and Wright at times he seemed to be the go to guy....i think he puts it all together this year...hoping for a 1,000 yard season out the big guy

Damn thought he graduated

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Damn thought he graduated

Nope one more year

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Made the suggestion..how cool would it be to let Jalen wear his dads(Ralph Smith)old number 33 for senior night or maybe even the whole season with respect to the late Herbert Dixon aswell

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Nope one more year

If I remember correctly he is who Javonte tackled back in 16’ which is still probably one of the hardest hits I’ve ever seen

 

[Darkhorse#34]

If I remember correctly he is who Javonte tackled back in 16’ which is still probably one of the hardest hits I’ve ever seen

Yep only one i seen actually stick him good

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Yep only one i seen actually stick him good

I was amazed myself. To say the least that young man is solid

 

[Darkhorse#34]

I was amazed myself. To say the least that young man is solid

He actually hit him twice back to back plays at the goalline....Javonte was a hell of a athlete UNC got a steal signing him

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Thought this was pretty cool

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Less than a week to go.......I usually go out and watch alil bit of practice that first day im not sure how this new coach is as far as having spectators at practice.....hopefully i dont get kicked off the field lol....seems that has been a issue this summer

 

[Darkhorse#34]

Saw on high school ot Goldsboro head coach has resigned due to health reasons

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Just saw a neat stat only 9 teams in the nation are on a 4 or more consecutive state championship streak. WRH has a legit shot at 5

 

[Darkhorse04]

Just saw a neat stat only 9 teams in the nation are on a 4 or more consecutive state championship streak. WRH has a legit shot at 5

I Hope we can be the ones to ruin that streak.

 

[daagoob]

Saw a nice article written on PackPride-Sports about 2020 lb Mohamed Kaba who just transferred to Clinton. He already holds an offer from the Pack and should be a great pickup for you guys.

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Saw a nice article written on PackPride-Sports about 2020 lb Mohamed Kaba who just transferred to Clinton. He already holds an offer from the Pack and should be a great pickup for you guys.

Freshwater and Walker still planning on running with the Pack next season?

 

[Darkhorse04]

Freshwater and Walker still planning on running with the Pack next season?

God lets hope not.

 

[daagoob]

Freshwater and Walker still planning on running with the Pack next season?

Walker is almost a lock and he visited Nc State 4 times in the month of July. They are the leader for him and they've already secured a commitment from his new teammate Savion Jackson. The Pack was the leader for Traveon Freshwater but word is that they have recently backed off due to his grades. That's what's been posted on the message boards at Pack Pride. Im a big fan of Freshwater and I believe he's going to have an unbelievable senior season at Northeastern. I'm praying that he ends up going to Nc State

 

[DuplinCountyTiger]

Walker is almost a lock and he visited Nc State 4 times in the month of July. They are the leader for him and they've already secured a commitment from his new teammate Savion Jackson. The Pack was the leader for Traveon Freshwater but word is that they have recently backed off due to his grades. That's what's been posted on the message boards at Pack Pride. Im a big fan of Freshwater and I believe he's going to have an unbelievable senior season at Northeastern. I'm praying that he ends up going to Nc State

My one regret is I wasn’t able to make it to the WRH NE game last season. Listened on the radio. I won’t make that mistake again hopefully JK gets to make the trip to E City early in playoffs and I can watch NE again closer to DC

 

[daagoob]

I'm wishing for another match up against WRH. Even with the loss of Walker, NHS is still loaded.