Reidsville # 1 Seed is bogus….again.

[FootballThanos2023]

I guess we do have a pretty good RPI !!!! Strange how that happened. What does it take to be above average? I guess now the opposition will just be down 10 walking on the field. Our average winning margin is 35. How many games have you watched our average team play?

I don't go by RPI, I coach for a living and I have nothing but the up most respect for the Reidsville pedigree. However when I look at the non conference opponents 5-5, 3-7, 3-7, and the one team that was 7-3 is your RPI! Always remember that styles make fights! Everyone is running the spread and the fitness style makes your defense soft. When I look at Reidsville as a entire time they have been built off QBs. You don't have that anymore. I know that because I saw it with my own eyes. I watched the entire game against Walkertown. Your offensive line will be your down fall this year. Your passing game will be another part that teams will see. I never said that they are not good but they are average. That conference is weak and averaging 35 is just an illusion in high school. Everyone knows if you are beating a team or losing to a team kids will give up in later quarters. Walkertown made 2 big mistakes that changed the complexity of that game. Not to say they were winning at half. Your young RB is why you won. I think that any team that is good in the fronts are above average. You have size on d-line but depth will definitely be your problem and that is why I said average. This team is not as good as the team that lost to East Duplin, and East Duplin was not the number seed in the East.
Much Respect,

 

[Frank Lost Password]

I don't go by RPI, I coach for a living and I have nothing but the up most respect for the Reidsville pedigree. However when I look at the non conference opponents 5-5, 3-7, 3-7, and the one team that was 7-3 is your RPI! Always remember that styles make fights! Everyone is running the spread and the fitness style makes your defense soft. When I look at Reidsville as a entire time they have been built off QBs. You don't have that anymore. I know that because I saw it with my own eyes. I watched the entire game against Walkertown. Your offensive line will be your down fall this year. Your passing game will be another part that teams will see. I never said that they are not good but they are average. That conference is weak and averaging 35 is just an illusion in high school. Everyone knows if you are beating a team or losing to a team kids will give up in later quarters. Walkertown made 2 big mistakes that changed the complexity of that game. Not to say they were winning at half. Your young RB is why you won. I think that any team that is good in the fronts are above average. You have size on d-line but depth will definitely be your problem and that is why I said average. This team is not as good as the team that lost to East Duplin, and East Duplin was not the number seed in the East.
Much Respect,

You make some very valid points, but I really think you are underestimating Neal as a QB. Walkertown was probably his worst outing all season. The passing game was out of rhythm, and I think he may have had some injury issues that game.

 

[TGT]

You make some very valid points, but I really think you are underestimating Neal as a QB. Walkertown was probably his worst outing all season. The passing game was out of rhythm, and I think he may have had some injury issues that game.

Blessed with some of the best pass receivers in the state, Neal has completed an amazing 76 percent of his passes (143 of 188) with only two picks. Totals are 2019 yards and 26 touchdowns. His scrambling ability is second to none and he distributes the ball like a great point guard (which he is). Not bad for a first-year starter who is still one of he best defensive backs in the state and could be a top wide receiver.
Side note: last year's Ram starter Al Lee (actually a three-year starter) has recently stepped into a leading role at Barton. He had two TD passes and 215 yards in a win over Catawba two weeks ago and followed with a 165-yard passing effort in a loss to Limestone. Barton has one more game this Saturday.

 

[tarheel fan1]

You make some very valid points, but I really think you are underestimating Neal as a QB. Walkertown was probably his worst outing all season. The passing game was out of rhythm, and I think he may have had some injury issues that game.

We still had that game pretty much wrapped up in the 2nd half. Very easily could have been a 3td win.

 

[nwguilford007]

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[FootballThanos2023]

You make some very valid points, but I really think you are underestimating Neal as a QB. Walkertown was probably his worst outing all season. The passing game was out of rhythm, and I think he may have had some injury issues that game.

Understood, I like him as a QB, I just don't know if he can beat you throwing the ball 20 plus times. He is the fastest player on the field but teams are going to play Penny coverage and start blitzing him to his left. If Reidsville run more QB iso and power read, I think that would be the solution for them in order for them to make a serious run. I thought Walkertown D-line played better and they caused that out of rhythm. Either way, I wish them the best!

 

[TGT]

Understood, I like him as a QB, I just don't know if he can beat you throwing the ball 20 plus times. He is the fastest player on the field but teams are going to play Penny coverage and start blitzing him to his left. If Reidsville run more QB iso and power read, I think that would be the solution for them in order for them to make a serious run. I thought Walkertown D-line played better and they caused that out of rhythm. Either way, I wish them the best!

Reidsville might be throwing it 40 times with the loss of 1500-yard RB to IR.

 

[FootballThanos2023]

Reidsville might be throwing it 40 times with the loss of 1500-yard RB to IR.

NO.....I hate that! My blessings goes out to the young man. I am sorry to hear that.

 

[nwguilford007]

Reidsville might be throwing it 40 times with the loss of 1500-yard RB to IR.

How long?

 

[TGT]

How long?

Cobb, who has committed to Air Force, expected to be good as new next year after breaking collarbone in game 10. And there's nobody else with more than a few carries. Seeing who steps up in the running game is the BIG question going into post-season.

 

[tarheel fan1]

Cobb, who has committed to Air Force, expected to be good as new next year after breaking collarbone in game 10. And there's nobody else with more than a few carries. Seeing who steps up in the running game is the BIG question going into post-season.

That will be the big question to see how it looks tomorrow.

 

[Frank Lost Password]

That will be the big question to see how it looks tomorrow.

Based on injuries and stuff Im not sure who they will look to.

 

[tarheel fan1]

Based on injuries and stuff Im not sure who they will look to.

Thinking Henry. But as you said, sound like its more than Cobb thats hurt in the backfield.

 

[Frank Lost Password]

Thinking Henry. But as you said, sound like its more than Cobb thats hurt in the backfield.

It seems weird things always happen during a bye week.

 

[The Rockingham Reject]

Thinking Henry. But as you said, sound like its more than Cobb thats hurt in the backfield.

Josiah Samolu is another RB, he missed the Morehead game but I don't think it's anything serious because I saw him walking around in the stands and looked like he was ok. He'll probably be a big part of the rotation when he comes back

 

[nwguilford007]

Josiah Samolu is another RB, he missed the Morehead game but I don't think it's anything serious because I saw him walking around in the stands and looked like he was ok. He'll probably be a big part of the rotation when he comes back

He was in the stands during the game?

 

[kingbluedevil]

Thinking Henry. But as you said, sound like its more than Cobb thats hurt in the backfield.

You guys might need to opt out and get ready for basketball....Shelby approves this message

 

[TGT]

He was in the stands during the game?

He was a JV player that didn't dress out.

 

[XOPlan57]

I don't go by RPI, I coach for a living and I have nothing but the up most respect for the Reidsville pedigree. However when I look at the non conference opponents 5-5, 3-7, 3-7, and the one team that was 7-3 is your RPI! Always remember that styles make fights! Everyone is running the spread and the fitness style makes your defense soft. When I look at Reidsville as a entire time they have been built off QBs. You don't have that anymore. I know that because I saw it with my own eyes. I watched the entire game against Walkertown. Your offensive line will be your down fall this year. Your passing game will be another part that teams will see. I never said that they are not good but they are average. That conference is weak and averaging 35 is just an illusion in high school. Everyone knows if you are beating a team or losing to a team kids will give up in later quarters. Walkertown made 2 big mistakes that changed the complexity of that game. Not to say they were winning at half. Your young RB is why you won. I think that any team that is good in the fronts are above average. You have size on d-line but depth will definitely be your problem and that is why I said average. This team is not as good as the team that lost to East Duplin, and East Duplin was not the number seed in the East.
Much Respect,

Many teams are now running spread offenses, which can expose defensive vulnerabilities, especially if the team hasn't adapted to that style of play. The reliance on a strong quarterback legacy is another crucial factor; without a standout QB, it’s challenging for any team to maintain its previous level of excellence. Watching the game against Walkertown, it was evident that the offensive line struggled at times, which could indeed be a critical factor as the season progresses. Having size is one thing, but sustaining performance throughout the game is another challenge altogether, especially against teams with robust offensive fronts.