Murphy vs Rosman
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c'mon BK, the only way you would pull for Murphy is if you thought it benefitted the Knights. so I assume you think Murphy is an easier matchup for your boys? could be, but seems to me Murphy's more balanced offense would be tougher to gameplan for.
Nah mbdfan he probably thinks the knights would beat either team but would just prefer to beat Murphy again if given the choice (I can't imagine why)! Plus it's hard to beat the anticipation and the atmosphere when these two teams meet in the playoffs after Thanksgiving. I see what he's saying.
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Murphy's run D has improved some since they played Robbinsville, did a good job against Swain and good job against Rosman first game and decent job tonight. Robbinsville is a different animal though, will be a tough ask of Murphy's D. Murphy's offense against Robbinsville D concerns me more, haven't seern the amount of growth I expected from Murphy offensively, dug themselves in a lot of holes with penalities and the rythmn and tempo isn't like it was in the past. I miss Campana's playcalling.
Hellofa game. Rosman brought the lumber and so did the Dogs. Hard Licks all night. it's on at the Big Oaks .
Campana was an excellent play caller and coach no doubt, but I think it has more to do with Jimmies and Joes than x's and o's this season. Murphy just doesn't have the same speed at the skill positions this year (they couldn't get outside on Rosman much at all, and Rosman isn't a team known for it's speed) and there is also a lot of youth on the team overall. Speed and experience have a way of making up for or erasing mistakes and penalties and when you don't have those two things, you struggle and mistakes are magnified. Just my two cents.
yeah I agree with that to a large extent but there is more to it than that. McRae has plenty of speed but doesn't know how to use it best yet (hopefully will learn), Curry has good speed at QB but not really the agility to make people miss, and the freshman (Blaylock, McTaggart, Vining) are a fast bunch but aren't ready yet, other than Blaylock.
Now 10 wins 6 straight seasons for the Bulldogs. Wont take long to count the teams in North Carolina who have done that. My opinion this Murphy team is peaking at the right time and is dangerous
I think all those guys will improve the more they play. Just look at those names and think how young they are and what is coming the next few years! The future looks bright. I think we expect a little too much of McRae because he played so much last year. Sometimes we forget he is only a sophomore. His best days are ahead of him too.
yeah, my original comment probably came off harsher than it really was. I don't have a problem with the current playcalling persay, just miss having a coach as gifted as CC around to help guide young talented skill players, especially QBs.
and I agree about McRae, people do expect a lot out of him but it's only because we all know how extremely talented he is. Kadrian has the ability to be one of the best RB's in NC and we all want to see him reach that summit. But there is maturation and evolution of skills that must take place to get there, this isn't youth league or JV ball anymore, you cant just outrun everyone to the edge and be gone. He's got to learn to be more patient and to pick his spots better (i.e. when to go for the edge and when to just cut it up field instead, etc.) but I think/hope that will all come with maturation.
and I agree about McRae, people do expect a lot out of him but it's only because we all know how extremely talented he is. Kadrian has the ability to be one of the best RB's in NC and we all want to see him reach that summit. But there is maturation and evolution of skills that must take place to get there, this isn't youth league or JV ball anymore, you cant just outrun everyone to the edge and be gone. He's got to learn to be more patient and to pick his spots better (i.e. when to go for the edge and when to just cut it up field instead, etc.) but I think/hope that will all come with maturation.
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Just my observation , had Curry played in the second half before 9 minutes to go in the game i dont think Rville comes out with a W . They keyed on McRae and Curry's running threat took that advantage away because they couldn't load the box towards his side .
Should be a good game alot of arrogance that way and rightly so. I'm glad they want to see us again . Murphy can be a very dangerous team in the playoffs, just look back to the upset in Albemarle the first time we beat them . Hopefully the boys will play up to the challenge again .
Should be a good game alot of arrogance that way and rightly so. I'm glad they want to see us again . Murphy can be a very dangerous team in the playoffs, just look back to the upset in Albemarle the first time we beat them . Hopefully the boys will play up to the challenge again .
In my opinion it's going to be hard for Murphy to win any game with the amount of penalties they commit. Stupid ones at that. I witnessed one player get 45 yards worth of penalties last night, from personal fouls. That is just stupid. Surely helped Rosman on that drive where he got two of them. Not trying to bash the kid, but it was just foolish penalties that can cost you a game.
You could tell Rosman had some Seniors. Thought your team played hard!
Murphys last score late in the 4th, which was negated by a holding call, would have put them up by 2tds and pretty much iced the game. That drive ended on the 4 or 5 yard line of Rosman after several more penalties. Ive never seen so many unnecessary penalties. Unsportsmanlike/personal foul, holding, false start, you name it. Definitely cant go to big oaks and play that undisciplined and expect to win. A clean game with emotions kept in check are a must come friday night.
