But the point is in a defensive game even if you get it you prolly wont score, so why give tarboro a 30 yd field to work with. They got it next time but still punted.
Mount Airy/Tarboro scoring updates
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Maybe it’s just me and maybe they are not accustomed to turf but seems to me both teams having some “footing” issues.
Oh I agree I would have punted the way this game is going. I think MA should try some short passes instead of running then a bomb pass. But I believe MAs offense will eventually get going before Tarboros a run team is MA's defensive strength.
Yeah seen some slips. The announcer said that Tarboro had been practicing at ESU to get used to it.
MA picks up a huge first down and at the Tarboro 17 with :36 sec left til half
It does feel like mt airy is the better team
Tarboros qb gonna have to make a play with arm or legs for them to win
Mt airy gotta throw to end zone here so they can kick fg on 4th.
If you love good ol fashion slobber knocker hard hitting games this is the game for you. Both defenses playing tremendous. Game is far from over coach Adkins and ma are GREAT at halftime adjustments
So far, Tarboro’s special teams have been huge. 39 yd FG and a great punt early that kept MA in tough field position most of the half. MA punter had 2 bad punts and a missed extra-point length FG attempt.
So far surprisingly Tarboro special teams playing better
Reminds me of old school football. Run Run and Run. Wishbone and option plays with a few sweeps. Smash mouth football for sure.
Im just glad I didn't waist 30 dollars to go watch this in person and chose the hickory game last night instead... I know both teams are successful at what they do and have been for years but watching the tarboro t as just a general football fan imo is boring as hell. Its like watching Tim Duncan shoot bank shots for an entire game.
I agree. I would have done the same.
They are, but I also notice they platoon a bit. Some of those guys only playing one way will get stronger as the game goes along. For those that wonder why Craddock is refusing to pass, he’s shortening the game. MA is known for coming out swinging in the 3rd. Tarboro must match their effort to hold such a slim lead.
Does ECU have a turf practice field at the school. Many schools these days have both to practice on to get ready for whatever they face the next week.
Our special teams have been great all year. They just haven’t been focused on much by our opposition.
Well even with the missed FG I saw a little more offense starting with MA and they get the ball starting the 2nd half. They might prove me wrong but not sure a running offense like T is is the type of offense that can move the ball on MA. I do know one thing about MA watching them starting with the Mitchell game that they're very good at halftime adjustments but I assume a good coach like Tarboro has that they are as well.
MA will get the second half kickoff. I agree MA is a second half team with adjustments in the past few games.
I was going by what the announcer said but looking it up on the ESU website they have 3 fields the statuim bermuda grass and two practice fields one grass one tulf which I assume they practiced on if they have a up coming away game on turf.
Ether that or maybe like NC State it's indoors which is handy when the weather is bad not sure.
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Yes, I am watching the game on TV and MA usually owns the 2nd half if there is a close 1st half. I hope that plays true today. Good luck BEARS ! !
Dunno but the pics on the news the Vikings were in Dowdy Fiklin
I agree 100. Tarboro, while ahead, will need to open things up a little or rely on thwir defense to shut MA out, which is risky. Let the qb make a play with his legs or arm. Anything but getting foot to foot and running between tackles every play. Mt Airys front and lbers too good for that.
Yep whether or not the second half machine shows up will be the difference. Tarboro is gonna have to keep it close and ugly to have their chance.
Would love to know when was the last time tboro only had 55 yards of offense in a half of football. Im sure it has been a while, but they are ahead in the place that matters.
Tarboro goes for it on 4th and 2 and MA stops them. MA ball on Tarboro 29
And the dumb coaching continues
