Mallard Creek vs East Forsyth

[Blue and Gold22]

No way. Byrnes would beat them, I think Butler would beat them. McDonough I'm not sure on. Oh and I think Hough would give them a game, but they migth've beaten Hough.

Dont think it is as much a question if EF could have beaten any one of those teams. I think in every matchup EF had the talent to win any of those games. The difference is in the depth of the schedule.

Page is clearly very good and that game was a toss up. West Forsyth is a rivarly game so that one is gonna be tight despite EF being more talented. Other than those 2 games I really think EF could play at 75% and beat anyone else on their schedule including the playoffs.

Brynes, Butler, Mcdonogh,Vance, Hough and AL brown at 100% all would have required the EF best effort and I think the single hardest thing to do in HS athletics is keeping 16-17 year old kids focused every week. Its even harder when you have won the last 2 titles. That is the issue with the Mallard Creek schedule. West Forsyth was the 2nd best team EF played. They might have been the 6th or 7th best team Mallard Creek plays.

 

[nepsy7]

I'm beginning to believe that Forsyth County fans think MC is just like every other team they played ?
They act as though this is MC 1st big game and they've never faced an Elite RB before. Ever heard of Elijah Hood, Bryce Love and Benny Lemay?

 

[ForsythFootball]

We are not gonna be surprised? This is the second best season in school History. East is in the Semifinals for the first time since 1992.

This game to East is basically their Super Bowl. A Triad team against a Charlottle power house, they have everything against them size, experience, everything else. This is by far the biggest game for Coach Willert and the school in the 15 years he has been their.


So please don't say the Eagles are expecting some easy win, they are expecting to go out on that field Friday an under dog and have to do anything they can to beat them.

 

[Blue and Gold22]

No way they'd be undefeated.

We are not gonna be surprised? This is the second best season in school History. East is in the Semifinals for the first time since 1992.

This game to East is basically their Super Bowl. A Triad team against a Charlottle power house, they have everything against them size, experience, everything else. This is by far the biggest game for Coach Willert and the school in the 15 years he has been their.


So please don't say the Eagles are expecting some easy win, they are expecting to go out on that field Friday an under dog and have to do anything they can to beat them.

Not a underdog. They are undefeated and the #1 seed playing a 2 loss #6 seed on their field.

 

[nepsy7]

We are not gonna be surprised? This is the second best season in school History. East is in the Semifinals for the first time since 1992.

This game to East is basically their Super Bowl. A Triad team against a Charlottle power house, they have everything against them size, experience, everything else. This is by far the biggest game for Coach Willert and the school in the 15 years he has been their.


So please don't say the Eagles are expecting some easy win, they are expecting to go out on that field Friday an under dog and have to do anything they can to beat them.

Make up your mind? You said: Mallard creek won't be able to stop the Eagle Run game that has yet to be stopped. Not to mention the deep pass attack
Going into this game the Eagles have allowed 1 sack all year and it was the second string offensive line man. I think Eagles win at the line of scrimmage and the run game saves them.

How is EF now the underdog?

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Forsyth likes people to read what they have to say, but I haven't seen them eat crow one time this year when they were wrong on their predictions, which was numerous times. You guys are probably wasting your time trying to have a legit convo here

 

[bumblebee33]

And Forsyth County fans may be surprised at what they see when Mallard Creek comes to town.

Historically triad teams have run into trouble because they haven't been complete football teams. They get away with it against lesser opponents because of the talent advantage but deep in the playoffs they run into a team that can take away their strength and they have nothing left to stand on and they struggle. EF 2012 had a very strong defense and running game but no passing at all. Butler slowed the run down and they really struggled. Reagan had a high powered offense last year but CC was able to keep the qb in the pocket and make them uncomfortable and game was over.

It's rare at this level to have a multi faceted offense and a strong defense but the Charlotte powerhouses have over the years which has made it so rough on the triad teams. I think this year's EF team fits that mold with several big weapons in the passing game to complement Beal and the guys in the backfield, and a defense with a strong secondary that allows the front seven to fly around and make plays. They were tested with size and speed from Page and held their own and they've gotten much better since then. I don't think anyone thinks MC is just another team but neither is EF.

 

[CatholicCougs14]

Historically triad teams have run into trouble because they haven't been complete football teams. They get away with it against lesser opponents because of the talent advantage but deep in the playoffs they run into a team that can take away their strength and they have nothing left to stand on and they struggle. EF 2012 had a very strong defense and running game but no passing at all. Butler slowed the run down and they really struggled. Reagan had a high powered offense last year but CC was able to keep the qb in the pocket and make them uncomfortable and game was over.

It's rare at this level to have a multi faceted offense and a strong defense but the Charlotte powerhouses have over the years which has made it so rough on the triad teams. I think this year's EF team fits that mold with several big weapons in the passing game to complement Beal and the guys in the backfield, and a defense with a strong secondary that allows the front seven to fly around and make plays. They were tested with size and speed from Page and held their own and they've gotten much better since then. I don't think anyone thinks MC is just another team but neither is EF.

Catholic just hit him a lot and took his rhythm away. Three first half sacks and it was game over. One of the worst 3rd round performances I have ever seen out of any team. That was embarrassing.

 

[mrhonda]

Yes they are

 

[Blue and Gold22]

Historically triad teams have run into trouble because they haven't been complete football teams. They get away with it against lesser opponents because of the talent advantage but deep in the playoffs they run into a team that can take away their strength and they have nothing left to stand on and they struggle. EF 2012 had a very strong defense and running game but no passing at all. Butler slowed the run down and they really struggled. Reagan had a high powered offense last year but CC was able to keep the qb in the pocket and make them uncomfortable and game was over.

It's rare at this level to have a multi faceted offense and a strong defense but the Charlotte powerhouses have over the years which has made it so rough on the triad teams. I think this year's EF team fits that mold with several big weapons in the passing game to complement Beal and the guys in the backfield, and a defense with a strong secondary that allows the front seven to fly around and make plays. They were tested with size and speed from Page and held their own and they've gotten much better since then. I don't think anyone thinks MC is just another team but neither is EF.

Good post and I agree to a certain extent but really what is typically the case is we get to the 3rd or 4th round and every year one Triad team emerges with the same hype that this EF team seems to have and they get exposed quickly. Not so much about the team itself but the overall competition that is faces throughout the year. " Big weapons" and " fly around" suddenly dont emerge and they get rolled.

2011- Page turns out to be the exception. Physical team with a great dual threat QB who also was a very good safety. They exceeded the hype.
2012- EF was gonna come down and pound Butler. Also a big physical team but couldnt throw a forward pass to save their live. Good game to be sure but really controlled by Butler most the game.
2013- It was West forsyth. Great Dline with Dalton and Brinkley. Big power RB. Looked like a PopWwarner team trying to chase down Anthony Ratliff Williams and got rolled at home.
2014- Reagan was the team that couldnt be stopped on offense with Easter and Belk. Couldnt even score on Catholic.
2015- EF.....

I saw each one of those squads in the regular season and of the 5 only 2011 Page gave me pause at that was because of Summers. I was surprised West Forsyth didnt give Butler more of a game but they wouldn't have been inside of 3 TDs against Mallard Creek that year.

So...Is EF the next 2011 Page?? I can tell you that the 2011 and 2015 Mallard Creek teams are at least pretty close talent wise but the big difference is 2011 had NEVER been in a situation like that. 2015 has been on the big stage plenty. These games typically come down to what happens upfront and QB play. RB's and WR's dont scare me because if you cant get it blocked and cant get it to them it matters little.

 

[Chopper747]

The schedule topic has been covered before but EF did upgrade their schedule by dropping parkland and north forsyth and adding page and mount tabor, who is usually much better than they were this year. (I believe MT beat butler at some point in the last few years). Can still get better and I expect it will as the program continues to grow but not realistic for EF to go schedule an out of state power house at this point. Need the name recognition first which must be earned in time.

The team is at a different level this year than year's past though. Embraced being the target of all local teams, much like MC is, took everyone's best shot and took care of business. Underrated physicality on defense, plenty of playmakers on offense, a clear identity and focus allowing them to play confidently and fast. 2012 had a great defense but was one dimensional on offense. This team is much different. Still may not be enough but the hard lessons of falling short the past few years are starting to pay off. A lot of over zealous chatter on here from both sides but EF is well coached and will be ready to go, just like MC. Should be a great game, Meck fans might just be surprised at what they see Friday night, not what they've come to expect from forsyth county teams on this stage.

I don't understand that comment. Alot of schools regardless of name recognition schedule out of state(as well as big name out of state) competition all the time. Nothing to do with name recognition. Usually it's for preparation and helps you see where your weaknesses are, or even just to fill a gap in schedule. Depending on the location, sometimes it's even cheaper to play tough competition out of state.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

I tell you what. I expect a Creek win by a few td's but after reading this thread, specifically with a few of you folks who's team really ain't worth a damn who jump on that "Charlotte area" bandwagon, I'd love to see an East win. As somebody else pointed out, the Creek has lost twice this year so they aren't invincible yet some of y'all act like they haven't lost in 30 years. But like I said the Creek is a great team and I think they will be the better team on Friday night by a few scores, but I don't expect Willert and the east boys are going to be scared of the Creek just because they are from Charlotte. I hate to tell you guys, but despite what you think, that don't mean sh*t. Football is about being better than the man across from you no matter where you or they are from. Continue on with the bull.

 

[mrhonda]

This is the mistake people make. They look and see that Mallard Creek has two losses and they have hope because of that. Mallard Creek played a very difficult schedule. Even with that, they lost a close one to Byrnes (nobody's slouch) and Hough, who won a very tough conference this season. They come back last week and beat Hough 44-0. 2 losses for Mallard Creek this year with their schedule, isn't equal to a 2 loss season with schedules one normally sees. So, don't be fooled by their 2 loss record.

I'm not predicting a blowout or anything. I'm still thinking Mallard Creek wins by a couple of scores. But EF is going to have to play a near perfect game and hope for some Mallard Creek mistakes. With their schedule, I doubt seriously East is the toughest team MC has faced. But MC will be East's toughest opponent.

In the playoffs, Mallard Creek has played and beaten both Butler and Hough, top 10 teams. Meanwhile, East has only had to face Olympic, a very young Indy team and a West team with a banged up Slade.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

Nobody is disagreeing with your last post Honda. Anybody with a clue knows that the Creek would be undefeated with East's schedule. East would have 2-3 losses playing the Creek schedule. It is what it is. My point being that regardless of how or who they lost to, the Creek lost twice this year and can lose on any given night, just as anybody can. They are the best team in the state in my opinion but not unbeatable. They sure as heck aren't unbeatable simply because they are from Charlotte. And if just if they lose, please don't say they beat themselves because of this or that. That's a tired ass excuse that good teams don't use.

 

[mrhonda]

I agree. No one is unbeatable. On that we agree

 

[bumblebee33]

Good post and I agree to a certain extent but really what is typically the case is we get to the 3rd or 4th round and every year one Triad team emerges with the same hype that this EF team seems to have and they get exposed quickly. Not so much about the team itself but the overall competition that is faces throughout the year. " Big weapons" and " fly around" suddenly dont emerge and they get rolled.

2011- Page turns out to be the exception. Physical team with a great dual threat QB who also was a very good safety. They exceeded the hype.
2012- EF was gonna come down and pound Butler. Also a big physical team but couldnt throw a forward pass to save their live. Good game to be sure but really controlled by Butler most the game.
2013- It was West forsyth. Great Dline with Dalton and Brinkley. Big power RB. Looked like a PopWwarner team trying to chase down Anthony Ratliff Williams and got rolled at home.
2014- Reagan was the team that couldnt be stopped on offense with Easter and Belk. Couldnt even score on Catholic.
2015- EF.....

I saw each one of those squads in the regular season and of the 5 only 2011 Page gave me pause at that was because of Summers. I was surprised West Forsyth didnt give Butler more of a game but they wouldn't have been inside of 3 TDs against Mallard Creek that year.

So...Is EF the next 2011 Page?? I can tell you that the 2011 and 2015 Mallard Creek teams are at least pretty close talent wise but the big difference is 2011 had NEVER been in a situation like that. 2015 has been on the big stage plenty. These games typically come down to what happens upfront and QB play. RB's and WR's dont scare me because if you cant get it blocked and cant get it to them it matters little.

2015 EF is not 2011 Page because they don't have one rare cam newton type player who is so superior talent wise that it covers up for many other shortcomings. This team is built around putting stress on a defense vertically and horizontally and putting playmakers in space to make plays. They may get stopped a few times but they keep plugging and eventually they hit a crease and bust a long one. And then the D gets sucked in to stop the run and short passing game and they hit one over the top. They do a great job of mixing it up and spreading it around so it's hard to just key on one thing or one guy to stop. The line has pretty good size and so far has done a great job of protecting the qb and creating lanes for the backs. And the guys on the outside have done a great job blocking down field too.

All the other teams you mentioned had a big flaw that got exposed, Reagan didn't run or play defense, west couldn't pass and had too many holes on defense, and 2012 EF couldn't pass at all. MC is the best in the state bc they are the defending champs and the majority of the team that won it last year is back, plus some more talent from what I understand. They seem to have worked out some things and refocused for playoff time (it's hard to keep guys focused all season when you're always the favorite and you're always the other teams super bowl). The boasting you referred to in years past was from irrational fans who were blind to what their team really was. Not the case this year. EF has to play lights out and even then it will be a battle all the way, much different than any game so far.

EF is learning how to be a championship team like MC. It's taken some tough losses the last few years to get there but they're getting close. We'll see Friday night if they're ready to take the next step.

 

[mrhonda]

Open enrollment doesn't hurt either.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

Mallard creek can't talk about open enrollment.....

 

[Blue and Gold22]

I tell you what. I expect a Creek win by a few td's but after reading this thread, specifically with a few of you folks who's team really ain't worth a damn who jump on that "Charlotte area" bandwagon, I'd love to see an East win. As somebody else pointed out, the Creek has lost twice this year so they aren't invincible yet some of y'all act like they haven't lost in 30 years. But like I said the Creek is a great team and I think they will be the better team on Friday night by a few scores, but I don't expect Willert and the east boys are going to be scared of the Creek just because they are from Charlotte. I hate to tell you guys, but despite what you think, that don't mean sh*t. Football is about being better than the man across from you no matter where you or they are from. Continue on with the bull.

Nobody is disagreeing with your last post Honda. Anybody with a clue knows that the Creek would be undefeated with East's schedule. East would have 2-3 losses playing the Creek schedule. It is what it is. My point being that regardless of how or who they lost to, the Creek lost twice this year and can lose on any given night, just as anybody can. They are the best team in the state in my opinion but not unbeatable. They sure as heck aren't unbeatable simply because they are from Charlotte. And if just if they lose, please don't say they beat themselves because of this or that. That's a tired ass excuse that good teams don't use.

Myself and Nepsy are about the only two real Mallard Creek homers who post here. Let me know if you ever here either of us use the " beat themselves" comment. Win or lose we are always back to handle any comments. Thankfully there hasn't been many losses.

I keep reading people say how arrogant we are but then they predict MC to win by 2 or 3 scores and say we need to eat crow when we lose? If you think MC wins by 2 or 3 scores I would call that a blow out in a Regional title game.

I don't think WiIlert and EF will be scared but there is a difference between thinking you can win and knowing you can. If you have never done it before then all you can do is think. Big difference.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

Blue, I know you and nepsy are creek guys. That's why I made it a point to call out a lot of these "Charlotte area fans" that come out of the woodwork this time of the year every year after their teams have laid an egg. The better team on Friday night will win. That much we know for sure. I don't have a dog in the fight so I'm Hoping for a good game but expect a creek win by 2 scores.

 

[nepsy7]

Everything that EF is going through now, Mallard Creek experienced. We heard! You guys don't play anybody. You play in a weak Conference, you've never been battle tested. Your Coaches are not ready, How can you not win with all that talent. blah, blah, blah. A lot of that was coming from Butler guys. They knew what the hell they were talking about. Independence beat us so bad in the playoffs it started lighting, Suffered a big upset against Vance, Beat down by Page(MC's most talented team) Beat down by Butler twice in 1 year. Hands down the toughest schedule in the State this year. Coach decided to put the team in a very hostile environments during the season to better prepare them for the playoffs. That has been the formula for the last 2 years. If EF happens to win. I will congratulate them and get ready for next year!

But saying we lost to Providence and now we're ready? Come on man! Page beat the most talented team in MC History. So anythings possible. We will see on Friday

 

[CatholicCougs14]

Blue, I know you and nepsy are creek guys. That's why I made it a point to call out a lot of these "Charlotte area fans" that come out of the woodwork this time of the year every year after their teams have laid an egg. The better team on Friday night will win. That much we know for sure. I don't have a dog in the fight so I'm Hoping for a good game but expect a creek win by 2 scores.

Ask nepsy I'm basically a Creek guy LOL been to a number of their games this year.

 

[bumblebee33]

Everything that EF is going through now, Mallard Creek experienced. We heard! You guys don't play anybody. You play in a weak Conference, you've never been battle tested. Your Coaches are not ready, How can you not win with all that talent. blah, blah, blah. A lot of that was coming from Butler guys. They knew what the hell they were talking about. Independence beat us so bad in the playoffs it started lighting, Suffered a big upset against Vance, Beat down by Page(MC's most talented team) Beat down by Butler twice in 1 year. Hands down the toughest schedule in the State this year. Coach decided to put the team in a very hostile environments during the season to better prepare them for the playoffs. That has been the formula for the last 2 years. If EF happens to win. I will congratulate them and get ready for next year!

But saying we lost to Providence and now we're ready? Come on man! Page beat the most talented team in MC History. So anythings possible. We will see on Friday

I think the loss to providence helped as they learned that it took more than talent and a high seed to win. You've got to prepare and stay focused and finish. That was a 3 score game in the 3rd with providence hanging by a thread when east let up thinking it was over, things turned and they weren't mature enough to get it back under control and finish. Don't think it mattered as they obviously weren't ready last year and MC would have taken them out the next week. But it's part of the process of learning how to win. Sounds like MC went through it too. There is a point where you go from not being able to win when it counts to being able to. There were signs earlier this year in the page game and the first west game where they made some mistakes, had to get a score and then get a stop late in the game and they did. Then they took the next step in the game last week where they came in prepared, executed the game plan and completely shut down their bitter rival the second time around. It's what good teams do. East has gotten past the point of measuring themselves against the team they're playing. They're looking to reach their full potential which I'm not sure we've seen yet. Not the same as playing elite level schedule like MC but better than beating up on cupcakes thinking you're all that, then crumbling when you meet an elite team. MC will score, EF won't put up 40, but the score will be tied when they kick off Friday and then they will play 48 minutes and we'll know if east is ready to hang with the big boys or not.

 

[mrhonda]

Let's not be comparing EF's progression to that of Mallard Creek. EF is not and will not be an elite program.

 

[ForsythFootball]

13 years ago when East Forsyth Couldn't win a game to save their life, auctually in reality score a touchdown to save their lives when the team walked on to the field and their own student section booed them and they then hired Willert everyone said they would never be a winning program, they would never be a good team and look where east is now.

What Hough is an Elite program? The same team that lost a combined 79-3 to other Elite programs?

 

[ForsythFootball]

East will never play a non-conference schedule that didn't have triad teams, down-town Winston office wants east to play Winston teams.

 

[bumblebee33]

Let's not be comparing EF's progression to that of Mallard Creek. EF is not and will not be an elite program.

Why will they not be? Pretty bold statement for a supposed objective outsider.

 

[mrhonda]

That's why I can make it. I have no horse in the race. The demographics are different than in Charlotte. No middle school program to develop talent early. They won't or can't upgrade their schedule to an elite level. A poster earlier mentioned Hough. East isn't even up to Hough yet, let alone elite status. They can and will have good teams. But not elite teams.

 

[mactazheels]

Mr Honda.....I know it is old news but EF won it all in 1992 and that was considered one of the best team NC had. I am not saying the best.....ONE of the best team NC had. EF never trailed in 4th Q the whole year. EF won it all that year without middle school football. Now EF has done well past few years and they were 2nd best team in the 4AA back in 2012...losing to Butler by ten points. Now EF came up with another very good ball team. Most of us know that EF is not at the level like Butler or MC yet. I do know this......I am tired of you putting EF down due to schedule or whatever. They were a young team last year and still a pretty young team this year. I give props to EF for what they have done so far.

You are just about as bad as Those Richmond fans......get off your high horse. There are some great teams out there beside Mallard Creek. I am glad to see many good teams this year in Triad alone and looking forward to see some good ones at State Finals hopefully. I do agree Mallard Creek is superb team and they had won state titles past two years. That is good to know but there are also other fine fine football team out there.

I bet you some of the fans in other state LOOKS down to Mallard Creek and other fine football HS teams in NC. We don't even compare to Texas. Florida. California..... Hough only been around few years and they had not done anything yet. EF had won state title and done well some of those years.

For NC preps fan....I had to say this and I had enjoy reading posts on NC preps but some of you fans are making it miserable for people to read this crap. It was a lot better few years ago and now I can understand why some left the ship to other site. It is more mature over there and I do know some fine people on this site too.

 

[Blue and Gold22]

It's miserable because you keep getting beat. It's really that simple. Nobody is bashing any kids, nobody is berating a coaching staff. You lose a game like the Providence one then you team and the fan base is gonna take some shots on message boards. Get over it..

It's nothing more than Butler fans took from the Indy guys for years or the Scotland guys got from Richmond. They got getter and the tables turned. Triad guys were relentless on here in 2011 on everyone in Charlotte for months. Good for them

Nothing but respect for the EF program and what Willert has accomplished but go win a football game on Friday and stop whining about how terrible the bad people on message boards are making you feel.

Not " be competitive ". Go win. Trust me it will be more enjoyable for you.

 

[mrhonda]

And comments like the above is why it's hard when you're not a fan of a particular area or team on these boards. Fans can't handle it when someone who's not a fan doesn't sing their team's praises. Some want you to play nice and not say anything contrary. In other words, athletic political correctness. When I did my ratings this season, EF was consistently in the top three. I took heat for that. Now, I'm taking heat for observations I'm making to other comments. ok fine. I'll be done on this board as well. I KNOW other states look down on NC football. I lived in Texas. Doesn't compare. So, play nice and enjoy your playoffs. Some people can't handle contrary views.

 

[Blue and Gold22]

2015 EF is not 2011 Page because they don't have one rare cam newton type player who is so superior talent wise that it covers up for many other shortcomings. This team is built around putting stress on a defense vertically and horizontally and putting playmakers in space to make plays. They may get stopped a few times but they keep plugging and eventually they hit a crease and bust a long one. And then the D gets sucked in to stop the run and short passing game and they hit one over the top. They do a great job of mixing it up and spreading it around so it's hard to just key on one thing or one guy to stop. The line has pretty good size and so far has done a great job of protecting the qb and creating lanes for the backs. And the guys on the outside have done a great job blocking down field too.

All the other teams you mentioned had a big flaw that got exposed, Reagan didn't run or play defense, west couldn't pass and had too many holes on defense, and 2012 EF couldn't pass at all. MC is the best in the state bc they are the defending champs and the majority of the team that won it last year is back, plus some more talent from what I understand. They seem to have worked out some things and refocused for playoff time (it's hard to keep guys focused all season when you're always the favorite and you're always the other teams super bowl). The boasting you referred to in years past was from irrational fans who were blind to what their team really was. Not the case this year. EF has to play lights out and even then it will be a battle all the way, much different than any game so far.

EF is learning how to be a championship team like MC. It's taken some tough losses the last few years to get there but they're getting close. We'll see Friday night if they're ready to take the next step.

Bumblebee- Again, good post and no disrespect but that is what everyone of those teams fanbases said BEFORE the game. Its only after the game that the flaws are pointed out.

2013 there were several NW Guilford guys all pumped up telling us how physical they were and they had just beaten Richmond. They were gonna pound MC. Game was over in 10 minutes. They were a supposed great team as well, had really smoked just about everyone except a late season hiccup with Glenn. They looked like a middle school team trying to tackle Samuels and Pittman.

Last year it was Reagan and all the triad guys talked about the same thing they say about EF now. It wasn't until they got clubbed that anyone said anything about no defense.

So we will see...I am 100% sure that EF has looked very good the last 6-7 weeks. If I was a fan I would probably think they were great as well but I saw some of that Indy team they took apart and they were just a shell of what was a pretty bad team to begin with. I don't know where everyone went but they must have had 6 or 7 sophmores playing defense and the two interior guys weighed maybe 200lbs. I am sure the Oline looked dominant for EF.

 

[CatholicCougs14]

Bumblebee- Again, good post and no disrespect but that is what everyone of those teams fanbases said BEFORE the game. Its only after the game that the flaws are pointed out.

2013 there were several NW Guilford guys all pumped up telling us how physical they were and they had just beaten Richmond. They were gonna pound MC. Game was over in 10 minutes. They were a supposed great team as well, had really smoked just about everyone except a late season hiccup with Glenn. They looked like a middle school team trying to tackle Samuels and Pittman.

Last year it was Reagan and all the triad guys talked about the same thing they say about EF now. It wasn't until they got clubbed that anyone said anything about no defense.

So we will see...I am 100% sure that EF has looked very good the last 6-7 weeks. If I was a fan I would probably think they were great as well but I saw some of that Indy team they took apart and they were just a shell of what was a pretty bad team to begin with. I don't know where everyone went but they must have had 6 or 7 sophmores playing defense and the two interior guys weighed maybe 200lbs. I am sure the Oline looked dominant for EF.

If I recall many actually said Reagan had a pretty good defense when Catholic rolled into that game.

 

[Blue and Gold22]

And comments like the above is why it's hard when you're not a fan of a particular area or team on these boards. Fans can't handle it when someone who's not a fan doesn't sing their team's praises. Some want you to play nice and not say anything contrary. In other words, athletic political correctness. When I did my ratings this season, EF was consistently in the top three. I took heat for that. Now, I'm taking heat for observations I'm making to other comments. ok fine. I'll be done on this board as well. I KNOW other states look down on NC football. I lived in Texas. Doesn't compare. So, play nice and enjoy your playoffs. Some people can't handle contrary views.

Took a beating from the South Carolina guys this year when MC and Vance both lost close games. Guess what...we lost. That's what happens. Next year we get Byrnes at home.. If we win. Look out.

 

[Blue and Gold22]

If I recall many actually said Reagan had a pretty good defense when Catholic rolled into that game.

They did. Reagan had just held West Forsyth to 12 points to win the conference and they were all excited just like the EF fan base is now. I saw the game live... I knew Reagan or West Forsyth would get mauled down here. Just way more physical football.

Now...I though Reagan would score some on CC but I knew Catholic would just roll right over them.

 

[Sportsnut17]

East will never play a non-conference schedule that didn't have triad teams, down-town Winston office wants east to play Winston teams.

Not wants them to play but requires them to play.

 

[Sportsnut17]

If I recall many actually said Reagan had a pretty good defense when Catholic rolled into that game.

CC, your memory is much better than mine, I don't remember anything about defense.

 

[Big43]

That's why I can make it. I have no horse in the race. The demographics are different than in Charlotte. No middle school program to develop talent early. They won't or can't upgrade their schedule to an elite level. A poster earlier mentioned Hough. East isn't even up to Hough yet, let alone elite status. They can and will have good teams. But not elite teams.

Unlike Charlotte Forsyth county has open enrollment and it wouldn't take much to get a few kids over at East to get them to go from great to elite. There are five high schòols in a 6 mile radius East : Carver , Walkertown, Atkins and Ws Prep. When east won their title in 92 pre open enrollment title they had players that now are spread between those four schools they would only need a few here in there to to reach the next level. As for the schedule FORSYTH county teams split the gate when they play other county teams so the board mandates that they play each other to help the budget of the non 4a teams. That's why most play non county teams for home coming example East vs. Page this year.

 

[Sportsnut17]

Guys,

I have seen nothing written by anyone that is out of place. If I had to to guess Mr. Honda , CC and B&G are saying simalar things on other site.

Carry on and thanks for posting.

 

[Sportsnut17]

Unlike Charlotte Forsyth county has open enrollment and it wouldn't take much to get a few kids over at East to get them to go from great to elite. There are five high schòols in a 6 mile radius East : Carver , Walkertown, Atkins and Ws Prep. When east won their title in 92 pre open enrollment title they had players that now are spread between those four schools they would only need a few here in there to to reach the next level. As for the schedule FORSYTH county teams split the gate when they play other county teams so the board mandates that they play each other to help the budget of the non 4a teams. That's why most play non county teams for home coming example East vs. Page this year.

Those athletes must have skipped Atkins.