MICS IS back on the tongues of all you SMC faithful. The most hated and exciting team in 1AA. This is a O'Rich guarantee, the Raptors will be partying on the 50yd line. It's y'alls field but our house. Ain't nothing like a Raptors party.
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Where in tha piss you been dude??? You've had that trap shut ever since them slow, slew footed, no d1 prospects on tha team robinsville slapped unz right in tha mouth huh!?? Even if unz do beat bryson this week they're gonna hit unz harder then unz been hit all year that unz will get beat tha week after!!! All us born and bred boys from tha SMC knows what happens when that speed comes to a complete stop a time or 2, tha flashy football players all tha sudden turn into dressy ballerinas on them tip toes!!! Unz are cute and cuddly!!!MICS IS back on the tongues of all you SMC faithful. The most hated and exciting team in 1AA. This is a O'Rich guarantee, the Raptors will be partying on the 50yd line. It's y'alls field but our house. Ain't nothing like a Raptors party.
MICS IS back on the tongues of all you SMC faithful. The most hated and exciting team in 1AA. This is a O'Rich guarantee, the Raptors will be partying on the 50yd line. It's y'alls field but our house. Ain't nothing like a Raptors party.
Cold and wet up on the mountain ! Near freezing temps at game time and Swain has had problems with the sprinkler system coming on overnight with cold temps. It could slow down MIC because they will not be able to cut. I suggest that MIC try to run up the gut all night. I wouldn’t try passing because of that old Mountain Dew settles on the field by kick off. It’s about impossible to get a grip on the ball.weather for Bryson City next Fri???
Pretty strong defense against your Black Knights. You only scored 14 in a 14 to 6 win. It depends on which Swain team shows up. I think their coaching staff will have them readyI hate to be the one guy from SMC that says the sky is falling, but I don't see any way for the Devils to win this game. For once "the other guys" are right .... the Devils are s-l-o-w. I agree that Swain's line is huge, but they stand straight up and I haven't seen them hit a single team in the mouth this year. I see no reason to think that they'll start now. I think this game is every bit as ugly as the Murphy game. Murphy ran through them like a hot knife through butter. I pick MICS big ... 35 or more. Just as SwainDad picked apart the MICS running back stats, look at Bryce Sain's stats. He had clos to 50 carries (if not) against Murphy and Robbinsville and didn't have 75 yards rushing. He piled up his numbers against Rosman, Andrews, and other weaker defenses. He's not going to control this game.
That game was also played in some really bad/wet field conditions, right after lots of rain from a hurricane.Pretty strong defense against your Black Knights. You only scored 14 in a 14 to 6 win. It depends on which Swain team shows up. I think their coaching staff will have them ready
Exactly. The weather and field conditions were horrid. It was for that reason that it was a typical sloppy weather game. Low scoring, defense dominated.That game was also played in some really bad/wet field conditions, right after lots of rain from a hurricane.
Field conditions will be a factor. The field has not held up well after the last two home games with the rain we have had. Here are my thoughts on the game. MICS has one player that can hurt Swain. Yes he is number one rusher for stats in the state and second in the country. He is a very very good back. No disrespect directed at him.
Looks 5-8 about 190lbs. Stats say 5-10 210. Sometimes stats can be deceiving. Against 6 teams with 4 or less wins he has 53 carries for 1240 yards and 22 TD. This is an average of 23.4 yards per carry. Vs 5 teams with 6 or more wins he has a 10.8 average yards per carry with 108 carries for 1167 yards and 12TD’s. This is more realistic of his numbers that we can expect vs Swain. As you can see he is still a very good back but has benefited from weaker opponents. In three losses he was held under 200 yards. If Swain holds him to 199 or less then I like our chances.
The key will be our tackeling ability and our physicality. The other factor will be the refs and their ability to call holding penalties on them. Their line likes to grab and hold for a split second while he runs through the holes to get to the second level.
As for watching film of their games I see our offense a problem for them. Our size and weight up front and our backs hitting those holes quickly in our veer set will be hard to stop for their defense.
If we switch it up from time to time and go to more of a power running game with lead blockers on isolation plays and throw in a sweep here and there then we can score more on them.
If we have long drives and keep their offense off the field we can win this game. We don’t want a shootout. We have to win a 27-21 type of game. Not a 45-42 type of game. I really wanted this matchup for our team next season but it’s time now to man up and show them what Mountain ball is about and show them what it is like to step on our field in a playoff game in front of our fans and families with some Swain pride in their hearts.
For some that don’t know what mountain ball is read this excerpt from the Asheville citizen times from Coach Rod White:
"It's Friday," he says, pacing. "It's supposed to rain a little bit. That's the way it is in the mountains. (There are) a lot of things the way they are in the mountains. One of them is, you're mountain, and they're not. That don't mean a hill of beans unless you teach them a little bit about mountain football. It's a little different. A lot of people don't believe that. But I do, and you do. You grow up mountain, you talk mountain, you eat mountain, you fight mountain, and you play mountain. That makes you a different breed of cat."
"The thief is here. He's after your dream. He wants your dream. He's right out there waiting for you. He's going to try to knock you out and take what we think is ours. Will you let him? You going to let him in your house and take what you think is yours? You going to let him try to abuse your family?"
He continues his speech, then concludes it a couple of minutes later.
"You fight them until there ain't nothing left," he says. "Take them out early and often, Dusty, early and often. Do not get frustrated. If something good happens for them, what are we going to do? We're sucking it up, and we're right back down their throats. Is that clear?
"Preacher, do your thing."
According to the weather channel rainy Monday thru Thursday. Friday night clear no wind to speak of. Temp low 30'sweather for Bryson City next Fri???
Lol, I remember in 91, it was blown snow, and we drive up and sprinklers was on, they still haven't fixed them sprinklersCold and wet up on the mountain ! Near freezing temps at game time and Swain has had problems with the sprinkler system coming on overnight with cold temps. It could slow down MIC because they will not be able to cut. I suggest that MIC try to run up the gut all night. I wouldn’t try passing because of that old Mountain Dew settles on the field by kick off. It’s about impossible to get a grip on the ball.
Lmbo Them flatlanders cant run in the country muck LolLol, I remember in 91, it was blown snow, and we drive up and sprinklers was on, they still haven't fixed them sprinklers
One of best speeches ever!!Field conditions will be a factor. The field has not held up well after the last two home games with the rain we have had. Here are my thoughts on the game. MICS has one player that can hurt Swain. Yes he is number one rusher for stats in the state and second in the country. He is a very very good back. No disrespect directed at him.
Looks 5-8 about 190lbs. Stats say 5-10 210. Sometimes stats can be deceiving. Against 6 teams with 4 or less wins he has 53 carries for 1240 yards and 22 TD. This is an average of 23.4 yards per carry. Vs 5 teams with 6 or more wins he has a 10.8 average yards per carry with 108 carries for 1167 yards and 12TD’s. This is more realistic of his numbers that we can expect vs Swain. As you can see he is still a very good back but has benefited from weaker opponents. In three losses he was held under 200 yards. If Swain holds him to 199 or less then I like our chances.
The key will be our tackeling ability and our physicality. The other factor will be the refs and their ability to call holding penalties on them. Their line likes to grab and hold for a split second while he runs through the holes to get to the second level.
As for watching film of their games I see our offense a problem for them. Our size and weight up front and our backs hitting those holes quickly in our veer set will be hard to stop for their defense.
If we switch it up from time to time and go to more of a power running game with lead blockers on isolation plays and throw in a sweep here and there then we can score more on them.
If we have long drives and keep their offense off the field we can win this game. We don’t want a shootout. We have to win a 27-21 type of game. Not a 45-42 type of game. I really wanted this matchup for our team next season but it’s time now to man up and show them what Mountain ball is about and show them what it is like to step on our field in a playoff game in front of our fans and families with some Swain pride in their hearts.
For some that don’t know what mountain ball is read this excerpt from the Asheville citizen times from Coach Rod White:
"It's Friday," he says, pacing. "It's supposed to rain a little bit. That's the way it is in the mountains. (There are) a lot of things the way they are in the mountains. One of them is, you're mountain, and they're not. That don't mean a hill of beans unless you teach them a little bit about mountain football. It's a little different. A lot of people don't believe that. But I do, and you do. You grow up mountain, you talk mountain, you eat mountain, you fight mountain, and you play mountain. That makes you a different breed of cat."
"The thief is here. He's after your dream. He wants your dream. He's right out there waiting for you. He's going to try to knock you out and take what we think is ours. Will you let him? You going to let him in your house and take what you think is yours? You going to let him try to abuse your family?"
He continues his speech, then concludes it a couple of minutes later.
"You fight them until there ain't nothing left," he says. "Take them out early and often, Dusty, early and often. Do not get frustrated. If something good happens for them, what are we going to do? We're sucking it up, and we're right back down their throats. Is that clear?
"Preacher, do your thing."
I will say this and that is MIC should have been a six seed in this playoff bracket. They badly beat the 7 and 10 seed teams head to head. Another example of bad brack building.
MICS 41 Cherryville 7
MICS 54 Community School of Davidson 24
I told everyone over the weekend but no one believed me. I called for rain everyday, and it has. I called for snow on Thursday, it’s going to ICE !! Lol. Ol Rich won’t make it to the game in his Royal Royce. The weather will kill MIC ‘s speed and will once again go home with a lost in the 1st round to a team from the SMC. LMBOreckon if MIC can ice skate?
I told everyone over the weekend but no one believed me. I called for rain everyday, and it has. I called for snow on Thursday, it’s going to ICE !! Lol. Ol Rich won’t make it to the game in his Royal Royce. The weather will kill MIC ‘s speed and will once again go home with a lost in the 1st round to a team from the SMC. LMBO
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I see where your coming from but I seen MIC video and I can assure you they WILL NOT have holes to run through like I seen on video. My gosh the back had a 7 yard run before anyone got around him. Those holes will not be there. They will be hit at the line of scrimmage. Now if the backs get in open field it will be a different story. But Swain being home in a playoff game is a different animal. The coaching staff is the key and Swain knows how to prepare and motivate. I’m looking for a close gameMIC by 21...minimum. Not one of those kids has seen the speed MIC has and 1 inch of rain and some light sleet is going to slow them down. Plus, it’s all relative..if MIC slows down imagine how much slower Swain will be?! I’ve seen both on film, MIC in person...it might be a good game in the first half but MIC runs away (no pun intended) in the second half. Key for Swain will be to take the ball in first half if they win toss and to limit MIC possessions.
I see where your coming from but I seen MIC video and I can assure you they WILL NOT have holes to run through like I seen on video. My gosh the back had a 7 yard run before anyone got around him. Those holes will not be there. They will be hit at the line of scrimmage. Now if the backs get in open field it will be a different story. But Swain being home in a playoff game is a different animal. The coaching staff is the key and Swain knows how to prepare and motivate. I’m looking for a close game
Well that’s why they play the game. I didn’t give Swain a chance against Murphy last year and it was at Swain. Wrong. I also remember W Montgomery several years ago came into Swain with a lot of studs and speed, even jumped out to a 21 to 0 lead early on then Swain started rolling. I just can’t count them outBut see the big, slow linemen aren’t going to be able to catch EB or there slot kid, #16. They will go outside all night long. Those big boys for Swain do not move an inch. Literally stand straight up and most walk. I think Swain stands a chance with poor field conditions and clock management. Hard part about playing MIC is you can look up and be down 3 TD’s in 3 plays. They live and die by the big play. They feed EB the ball 30+ times a game. He will break 4 or 5 off and they always result in a TD. I just don’t see Swain scoring 35 points with their offense.
This years Swain team isn't the usual Swain team, with that being said I'm still giving Swain the win because they are Swain.Well that’s why they play the game. I didn’t give Swain a chance against Murphy last year and it was at Swain. Wrong. I also remember W Montgomery several years ago came into Swain with a lot of studs and speed, even jumped out to a 21 to 0 lead early on then Swain started rolling. I just can’t count them out