MPC Week 9

[BlackKnightNut]

ND vs Aboro
Ledford vs OG
CD vs MC

Ledford welcomes Oak Grove this week in the big one we've all been waiting for. OG has played a tougher schedule but won't be able to take Ledford lightly by any means. This game will decide the conference title and seeding no matter what the flawed RPI rankings say. Ledford is still looking for their first legit win against the Grizzlies since their lone win in the series was against sophomores and juniors. Hearing Ledford might be a bit banged up, we shall see how much effect that has on the game. One predictable thing: Ledford will chant "daddy's money" and OG will respond with "who's your daddy."

Aboro surprised me with how close they played Central. They will have an edge in team speed but are surrendering 37 points a game. North meanwhile is giving up 29 points a game against a much stronger schedule. So this will either be a high scoring close game like the Central game last week or a blowout for North in my opinion.

Central may have to be on their toes. After giving up 35 points to Aboro and 30 per game this year the Central offense is having to outscore their competition which had proven difficult at times. MC played Ledford closer than expected and is looking for their first ever conference win against someone not named Aboro. This one could actually be unexpectedly interesting...

Question is... do I want to go to the North game or the terrible parking that is Ledford? Hmmm... decisions decisions...

 

[Drifter955]

As a relative new comer to the board (started reading last season and just recently joined) and also new to NC football as I just moved here just prior to last season, I gotta say kudos to you BlackKnightNut, although it’s obvious you’re a ND fan, from what I’ve read you always seem to share an objective view of the strengths and weaknesses of the games involved even when it isn’t exactly complementary to your team. I can appreciate that!

Now as a parent of kids at OG, I’m hoping for strong wins by both the JV and Varsity team this week!! That said if we want to go deep into the playoffs I’m thinking we need to defend the pass better but also need to open our passing game a bit more……who know

 

[BlackKnightNut]

As a relative new comer to the board (started reading last season and just recently joined) and also new to NC football as I just moved here just prior to last season, I gotta say kudos to you BlackKnightNut, although it’s obvious you’re a ND fan, from what I’ve read you always seem to share an objective view of the strengths and weaknesses of the games involved even when it isn’t exactly complementary to your team. I can appreciate that!

Now as a parent of kids at OG, I’m hoping for strong wins by both the JV and Varsity team this week!! That said if we want to go deep into the playoffs I’m thinking we need to defend the pass better but also need to open our passing game a bit more……who know

Welcome to the board, Drifter!

 

[Drifter955]

Welcome to the board, Drifter!

Thank you!!

Does anyone talk about middle school football much in here? I know it’s a HS page but was curious!

 

[M193_55g]

Oak Grove - Ledford is on My48 this week. It's not like being there, but it's better than the visitor's side at Ledford.

Oak Grove needs to clean up some of the mental mistakes from last week. They had way too many pre-snap penalties and some ball security problems that cost them points against ND. Creech wasn't quite as accurate as normal either, sailing a couple of balls that would have been easy TD's.
I hear Ledford might be a little banged up; let's hope everybody is healthy on both sides.

Drifter - sometimes you will see some Middle School talk mixed in with other topics here, but seldom as a topic of its own. Welcome to Preps.

 

[ocdavis31]

Thank you!!

Does anyone talk about middle school football much in here? I know it’s a HS page but was curious!

Usually only in the western part of the state.

 

[BlackKnightNut]

@Drifter955 i am a proud North grad and love my alma mater. That said I have no hate towards OG because I never played against them and live in their district. My kids will likely go to OG one day unless I move somewhere else. Bottom line OG would probably be my 2nd team because of the circumstances and their head coach was a teammate and fellow chorus member when we were in school (he was two years younger) so I have a soft spot for them. Can't say the same for the kitty cats... that's about the only school you will find I am biased against. I am also a Tville fan (the Browns were my coaching idols growing up along with Holcomb) and West because it was where I cut my teeth coaching before the Corps... I am sad to see the state West is in. I also pull for South because of Tripp. His father was my defensive line coach senior year.

For the most part I call it like I see it regardless of loyalties. And even then I can admit when Ledford kicks our ass lol

 

[Drifter955]

Understood Nut!! I would be the same for my hometown!

Now do you mean Claude? He was my 12 YO son coach in LL last year (now 7th grade, hence my question about MS earlier) and my boy loved him! Gave my Son a chance and now he’s all in and busting his butt! I’m a bit biased but I think he’s gonna be scary when he hits HS as a RB and either DE or LB on D. Working in his acceleration but has good top end. My sophomore is on JV and 8 qtr, he’s starting to figure the game out and doing well, hoping for a good jump next year for him as well. Both are among the taller kids on their team and planning their offseason workout to get stronger/faster. Also hoping for more passing in HS since running doesn’t benefit my son much, lol. Time will tell.

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Yes Claude is a LL legend! He knows his stuff no matter what level that's for sure.

 

[Chute Boxe Hero]

ND vs Aboro
Ledford vs OG
CD vs MC

Ledford welcomes Oak Grove this week in the big one we've all been waiting for. OG has played a tougher schedule but won't be able to take Ledford lightly by any means. This game will decide the conference title and seeding no matter what the flawed RPI rankings say. Ledford is still looking for their first legit win against the Grizzlies since their lone win in the series was against sophomores and juniors. Hearing Ledford might be a bit banged up, we shall see how much effect that has on the game. One predictable thing: Ledford will chant "daddy's money" and OG will respond with "who's your daddy."

Aboro surprised me with how close they played Central. They will have an edge in team speed but are surrendering 37 points a game. North meanwhile is giving up 29 points a game against a much stronger schedule. So this will either be a high scoring close game like the Central game last week or a blowout for North in my opinion.

Central may have to be on their toes. After giving up 35 points to Aboro and 30 per game this year the Central offense is having to outscore their competition which had proven difficult at times. MC played Ledford closer than expected and is looking for their first ever conference win against someone not named Aboro. This one could actually be unexpectedly interesting...

Question is... do I want to go to the North game or the terrible parking that is Ledford? Hmmm... decisions decisions...

I'd take my chance on the terrible parking lot. You'll get out eventually. Unless you go to East Forsyth, you should make it home.

 

[Chute Boxe Hero]

I'm glad OG/Ledford is being broadcasted. I want to see the trench battle between these two.

 

[mistermean1]

I'd take my chance on the terrible parking lot. You'll get out eventually. Unless you go to East Forsyth, you should make it home.

I always thought the parking lot at East Davidson was worse. I remember cars parking on the shoulder of the on-ramp to I-85.

 

[Chute Boxe Hero]

I always thought the parking lot at East Davidson was worse. I remember cars parking on the shoulder of the on-ramp to I-85.

I've only been to East Davidson one time for football. Even then, I remember parking on the other side of the road next to some company.

I did go several times to see Bayley Plummer. She was so fun to watch.

 

[ocdavis31]

I've only been to East Davidson one time for football. Even then, I remember parking on the other side of the road next to some company.

I did go several times to see Bayley Plummer. She was so fun to watch.

Was at a tailgate for an App football game a few years ago and the women’s basketball team came around raising money for a charity. I told them if they could tell me what school Bayley was from and that the same high school had a 50 foot tall mural of Anna Freeman in the stadium, I’d contribute. Anna had been conference player of the year at App earlier and Bayley was their leading rebounder as a freshman.
They fooled me. Cost me $100.

 

[Drifter955]

GAME DAY!! Let’s go!!

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Can't make it tonight guys. Work calls. Will be listening on radio and checking for updates. Be safe and may everyone be injury free

 

[Drifter955]

Sorry you’re missing it Nut!

So, according to Max Preps Ledford’s stud RB is #8-Sanford. As mentioned about him being banged up a bit; he is not suited up. In jersey and street clothes. Hate to see injury like that but use any advantage you’ve got.

That said their QB (#3) and main WR (#20) are suited up. Although they are not doing the pregame warmup reps.

 

[BlackKnightNut]

North drives but turns it over on downs at around the 35

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Asheboro forced to punt.

 

[BlackKnightNut]

North fumbles. Asheboro recovers

 

[BlackKnightNut]

North defense forces 3 and out

 

[BlackKnightNut]

TD Black Knights. 55 yard pass covers the distance. 7-0 ND

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Aboro with a big kick return and pass for TD immediately. 7-7 tie

 

[BlackKnightNut]

North driving as the first quarter ends

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Norths linebacker goes in at qb and rams it in. 14-7 Black Knights

 

[BlackKnightNut]

North forces turnover on downs

 

[Drifter955]

7-0 OG end of 1

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Stayed 14-7 at half. Aboro stopped on first possession, ND driving now

 

[BlackKnightNut]

TD pass makes it 21-7 Black Knights

 

[BlackKnightNut]

OG 14 Ledford 0 half

Central 31 MC 15

 

[Drifter955]

55ish Yd TD run for K Williams, Pat good, OG 21-0

4:10 left in 3rd

 

[Drifter955]

After stopping Ledford and forcing a punt OG started on their 21 and after a run or two a Short pass from Creech to #8 who broke off a big play for a 75 yd TD. OG 28-0, 2:09 in 3rd

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Always enjoy a prissy panther BEATDOWN

 

[Drifter955]

28-0 OG end of 3

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Knights in control. 42-14 ND. My internet went out for a bit sorry

 

[Drifter955]

Went to concession stand and came back to Creech throwing a short TD, OG 35-0 9:40 left

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Central on a mission tonight. I have a 38-15 final

 

[Drifter955]

Just gave up a 75 yd TD run to #21 on the play after our leading tackler went out for a brief injury (looks okay now). PAT good. OG 35 Ledford 7, 8:01 left

 

[Drifter955]

Onside kick attempt failed. OG takes over on the 50

 

[bigtime_87]

OG smashed the Panthers. Ledford is a different team without the big RB. Still would have lost as OG is much better on the O/D line.