Grimsley vs Hough 12/6 Rd 4

[InfoMan25]

I think some of you are discounting the history between these teams. Hough has been on an absolute focused mission to get exactly to this point. Now, emotion can work against you sometimes, but I think this iteration of Hough gets it done.

Grimsley will make them work for it though. We could be in store for a classic. We will truly see how good Brandon is at QB for the Whirlies.

 

[onioncfb]

I think some of you are discounting the history between these teams. Hough has been on an absolute focused mission to get exactly to this point. Now, emotion can work against you sometimes, but I think this iteration of Hough gets it done.

Grimsley will make them work for it though. We could be in store for a classic. We will truly see how good Brandon is at QB for the Whirlies.

He doesn’t like to get hit. That is the key. That changed the game at Weddington last year.

 

[Veek45]

I think some of you are discounting the history between these teams. Hough has been on an absolute focused mission to get exactly to this point. Now, emotion can work against you sometimes, but I think this iteration of Hough gets it done.

Grimsley will make them work for it though. We could be in store for a classic. We will truly see how good Brandon is at QB for the Whirlies.

This is definitely the best defense Brandon will be seeing so far in his high school career.

 

[The Old Ball Coach 1965]

I am pulling for the guilford county teams. But I don't see Grimsley winning this one. Seen them on film their defense and front 4 are huge. The offense is even impressive. Hough brings the wood . Very aggressive on defense. This is big boy football. Pulling your pants up. And the seeds are not done by RPI. They draw.

 

[ecu424]

Last two games at Jamieson Stadium in playoffs the last two years were 42-35 (‘23) and 40-37(‘22) in favor of the Whirlies. This may be the best Whirlie team in the Darryl Brown era. Everyone assumed that losing the two D-1 receivers would result in a weaker Grimsley squad. False.

Turnovers and special teams may make the difference. 34-24 Whirlies.

Agree if the receivers constantly make receptions Summers will feast on yardage! Also they will have to cover Fazon because he is nasty fast if he gets going.

 

[Vik-Val 86]

This definitely going to be a good one. I’m going to say Hough in a close one. Hough beat Mallard Creek twice with 33-0 and 34-0 win. Mallard Creek beat Archbishop Moeller 21-14 in OT earlier in the season. Archbishop Moeller is 14-1 and still in it.

 

[bigdadd11103]

Give me Hough. Really think the top 3 in the QC 4A/3A could all be top 7 in the state. If Hough didn't beat MC think they could have beaten EF, or Grimsley. Think WC beats Dudley Friday and Hough beats Grimsley. Big time Meck County vs. Guilford matchups.

-Off topic. See Hough/Grim starts at 7:30, and WC/Dudley at 7? Is this correct?

 

[New3ra]

Give me Hough. Really think the top 3 in the QC 4A/3A could all be top 7 in the state. If Hough didn't beat MC think they could have beaten EF, or Grimsley. Think WC beats Dudley Friday and Hough beats Grimsley. Big time Meck County vs. Guilford matchups.

-Off topic. See Hough/Grim starts at 7:30, and WC/Dudley at 7? Is this correct?

I think Hough gets it done but WC loses. The biggest difference between Hough and Grimsley this year is I believe it’s Hough who has more fire power offensively than Grimsley and that wasn’t the case in the last few match ups. Grimsley always had the edge with those elite wide outs . I think once Hough stifles the run game for Grimsley they’ll start to pull away. Easier said than done because Brandon and Summers are a load but Hough can get it done. Key match ups in this game will be Samari playing against his old teammates that play for Grimsley. One in particular Catoe at wr. I think Hough wins the match ups on the outside this year.
I don’t believe WC has enough upfront against the front 7 for Dudley. WC is a year away in my opinion.

 

[The Old Ball Coach 1965]

Agree on everything everyone have said. But i think Hough is way more physical than Grimsley. You beat Mallard Creek 2 times and don't give up points that's saying something. Hough wins by 10. Or more. Those guys are huge.

 

[New3ra]

Another key match up I like in Hough’s favor in this game. I like Hough’s interior line play to win the match up against Grimsley’s interior defensive line in the running game.

 

[Veejay4]

It should be a banger! The game to attend for sure.

That game at Weddington vs EF and down the street Dudley vs West Charlotte don't look too bad either. It's junkyard dogs from here on out!

 

[The Old Ball Coach 1965]

Ok you saw that too? It's going to be hard to move those guys. They strong and big. They get after it

 

[The Old Ball Coach 1965]

That game at Weddington vs EF and down the street Dudley vs West Charlotte don't look too bad either. It's junkyard dogs from here on out!

Absolutely !!! Going to be some good football games. Might even be a surprise or 2.

 

[Veejay4]

He doesn’t like to get hit. That is the key. That changed the game at Weddington last year.

Don't know many quarterbacks who do like taking hits. Those who can respond mentally to the contact usually get it done.

 

[footballstar_17]

I am pulling for the guilford county teams. But I don't see Grimsley winning this one. Seen them on film their defense and front 4 are huge. The offense is even impressive. Hough brings the wood . Very aggressive on defense. This is big boy football. Pulling your pants up. And the seeds are not done by RPI. They draw.

Playoff seeding is done by RPI. All conference winners are seeded based on RPI and then all other qualifiers are seeded based on RPI. The only time there is a draw is if there is a tie in RPI and all the tiebreaker steps are used and doesn't break the tie. After that they would draw.

 

[The Old Ball Coach 1965]

You sure about that? 100 % sure

 

[footballstar_17]

You sure about that? 100 % sure

Yes. This has been the process for the last couple years. Not sure why it's a constant discussion on these boards.

4.1.18 Seeding(a)
The pre-determined East and West Regions will be seeded independently of one another.(b) The teams in each region will be seeded as follows:

1. (1) Seed all 1st place automatic berths by RPI rating (or other NCHSAA selected ranking system).NOTE: The highest finishing team in its half of a split conference must finish in 1st, 2nd, or3rd place overall or have an overall winning percentage of .500 or higher in order to be seeded as a #1. Otherwise, the team will be seeded with all other at-large teams.
2. (2) Seed all 2nd place automatic berths or conference tournament champions and at-large berthsby RPI rating (or other NCHSAA selected ranking system).(c) Once seeding is complete:
   1. (1) Existing byes will be awarded to the highest seeds possible.
   2. (2) The higher seed is the home team unless otherwise determined by the NCHSAA.

Tie breaker procedure is a lot longer so here is a link to the handbook. It starts on page 73, section 4.1.11.

 

[The Old Ball Coach 1965]

Ok. I was told the undefeated teams left in each classification drew to select the seedlings from 1 on down. Not me just from what I was told from a coach.

 

[bigdadd11103]

Yes. This has been the process for the last couple years. Not sure why it's a constant discussion on these boards.

4.1.18 Seeding(a)
The pre-determined East and West Regions will be seeded independently of one another.(b) The teams in each region will be seeded as follows:

1. (1) Seed all 1st place automatic berths by RPI rating (or other NCHSAA selected ranking system).NOTE: The highest finishing team in its half of a split conference must finish in 1st, 2nd, or3rd place overall or have an overall winning percentage of .500 or higher in order to be seeded as a #1. Otherwise, the team will be seeded with all other at-large teams.
2. (2) Seed all 2nd place automatic berths or conference tournament champions and at-large berthsby RPI rating (or other NCHSAA selected ranking system).(c) Once seeding is complete:
   1. (1) Existing byes will be awarded to the highest seeds possible.
   2. (2) The higher seed is the home team unless otherwise determined by the NCHSAA.

Tie breaker procedure is a lot longer so here is a link to the handbook. It starts on page 73, section 4.1.

 

[bigdadd11103]

Just verified. Football star is correct. It's seeded by conference finish then RPI. Erwin had a better RPI than Dudley, WC, Hickory and Crest while losing regular season and playing in a weaker conference. Crazy

 

[The Old Ball Coach 1965]

Just verified. Football star is correct. It's seeded by conference finish then RPI. Erwin had a better RPI than Dudley, WC, Hickory and Crest while losing regular season and playing in a weaker conference. Crazy

Gotcha. But that is Crazy.

 

[704Dawg]

I take Hough in this one.

 

[704Dawg]

This is Hough's to lose. Mallard Creek has a good defense and the speed to cause anyone problems. Hough blanked them not once but twice.