if Scotland offense does not reinvent itself, they will get their collective brains kickout!On paper Scotland should roll. Probably the #1 ranked team in the state and alot of talent coming back. I get that the young QB has talent but lets not kid ourselves Bailey isnt gonna let a 15 yr old throw it around in his first start when he has the best RB in the country and another pretty solid guy in Mcqueen as well. Scotland is gonna do what they do.
Hard to give much of a breakdown on MC but frankly none of us really have much of a clue right now. Lots of new faces in new spots. They will be very big and physical as always. 704 Cougars is correct, there has never been a team that has beaten MC that was predominantly run based. Davis Cheek, Derion Kendrick, Jackson Gibbs, Kingsley Ifedi, Anthony Ratliff Williams, Riley Fergesun, James Summers.... Its usually a D1 QB with a big arm and wheels that does the trick.
That said its hard to imagine walking into Pate on a 95 degree night with 18 new starters and slaying the dragon. Big time opening games are a double edged sword. You certainly get your teams attention when they hear they are taking on Zeus. You also risk hurting the confidence of a young squad. I guess we will see.
Are you counting that touchdown that somehow always happens in the first 45 seconds?if Scotland offense does not reinvent itself, they will get their collective brains kickout!
Us country boys down here in Podunk can't play with the big city boys. This game is eerily similar to our first ever meeting with New Bern.
So what youre saying Mr. hokiemtc, is that MC is gonna put a beat down on Scotland.........?So New Bern is considered big city in your eyes?
I've been in both "cities" recently and I've seen both programs play several times each over the last few years...everything about the "cities" and teams all seem like polar opposites to me, but maybe that's just me.
Also, FYI, the town of Matthews has almost as much population as the big city of New Bern has. And Matthews isn't very big.
Dude, post #22 in this thread. I'm not typing it all out again.So what youre saying Mr. hokiemtc, is that MC is gonna put a beat down on Scotland.........?
Man stop saying weird things and get to the point
ok thats better.....Dude, post #22 in this thread. I'm not typing it all out again.
I think this is a winnable game for Scotland because Mallard Creek will be green as grass, but Scotland's lack of any sort of legit passing game is going to make it a real challenge for them. Mallard Creek's secondary has been hit-or-miss the last few years, but their run defense has been consistently very stout. They have a bunch of 6'-3"+, 320+ pound bodies in the middle of that D that are very, very difficult to root out of there to clear out running lanes, and they always have big bodies with state-champ track type of speed out on the edges.
My early guess is that neither team hits 20 points, and that in the end, Mallard Creek makes two too many big mistakes to pull out the win on the road that early in the season. If either team ends up winning by more than 2 scores, then I'm guessing it will be from Scotland's running game confusing the new faces in Mallard Creek's front 7 enough that they start playing on their heels and thinking too much, in which case Scotland's big dogs will eat. All things considered, my way-too-early prediction is Scotland 14 Mallard Creek 10.
You revised a couple things Hokie Hokie..........Are you unsure?Dude, post #22 in this thread. I'm not typing it all out again.
I think this is a winnable game for Scotland because Mallard Creek will be green as grass, but Scotland's lack of any sort of legit passing game is going to make it a real challenge for them. Mallard Creek's secondary has been hit-or-miss the last few years, but their run defense has been consistently very stout. They have a bunch of 6'-3"+, 300+ pound bodies in the middle of that D that are very, very difficult to root out of there to clear out running lanes, and they always have big bodies with state-champ track type of speed out on the edges.
My early guess is that neither team hits 20 points, and that in the end, Mallard Creek makes two too many big mistakes to pull out the win on the road that early in the season. If either team ends up winning by more than 2 scores, then I'm guessing it will be from Scotland's running game confusing the new faces in Mallard Creek's front 7 enough that they start playing on their heels and thinking too much, in which case Scotland's big dogs will eat. All things considered, my way-too-early prediction is Scotland 14 Mallard Creek 10. If Scotland can firmly get that running game established, then Scotland 24 Mallard Creek 10. However, a Mallard Creek win of any type will not surprise me. They'll have a lot of question marks because of the new faces, but they are still the biggest, deepest team in the state, and if things click quickly, then they'll once again be a potent force right out of the gate.
Preseason ranking are just that. They mean nothing. Us country boys down here in Podunk can't play with the big city boys. This game is eerily similar to our first ever meeting with New Bern. Just like the Mavericks fans Bear Nation told has how they would best our brains out if they ever got the oppurtunity. In 2011 they got that oppurtunity and they showed us just what they had. I expect nothing less from Mallard Creek.
So what youre saying Mr. Blue is that MC is equivalent to Greensboro, Wilmington, Fayetteville all put together and this game is already over?Not just the big city boys that you are struggling with. Greensboro, Wilmington, Fayetville. Hardly big cities.
So what youre saying Mr. Blue is that MC is equivalent to Greensboro, Wilmington, Fayetteville all put together and this game is already over?
Airborne!What I am saying Mr. Swett is big city, small city, middle city......doesnt matter. Scotland will be the #1 ranked team in the state, featuring the #1 RB in the country and will be playing on their home field. I am sure it will be a very good game......
I believe their gona try to get the Goodyear Blimp as extra space from aboveAgree with Blue and Gold 100% a very good andintersting way to start the season..Thursda night...hey they got the entire show that night other than some JV games...people will come from everywhere I should think.
Not ESPN........It might just be a local papi getting some film practice but nothing nationally bigWell...there will be a right smart of t.v. and news coverage Swett
aaaaaaahhhhhhLol.. I meant local North and Soth Carolina...GO SCOTS.!!
Have you physically seen Scotland play sir?But like I said u can't beat creek at what they do best, smash mouth football: 28-24 MC
In comparison to little ol' Laurinburg each one of these would be considered big cities. Us country hicks get to try the much talked about, nationally recognized Mavericks. Just grateful for the oppurtunity to see where are program stands.Not just the big city boys that you are struggling with. Greensboro, Wilmington, Fayetville. Hardly big cities.
In comparison to little ol' Laurinburg each one of these would be considered big cities. Us country hicks get to try the much talked about, nationally recognized Mavericks. Just grateful for the oppurtunity to see where are program stands.
I thought the Davis kid went back to Swett, and B. Wall would be the QB this year!!This game will expose your weaknesses. Hope both teams are up for it. Scotland will probably start the Davis kid at QB, they need to throw the ball in order to be successful this year. Bailey needs to get creative if he is calling the plays this year. Teams are familiar with Scotland's offense now. White will have a tough hill to climb if Bailey don't get him some help on offense and pass the ball. Good luck to both teams Dudes.
Would that make Scotland a Dynasty is they were to win?Funny I was thinking the same thing about being allowed to play on the hallowed ground of Pate and see all those 5 star national recruits. It will be good for us all to see what a dynasty looks like having just been around a few years.
Good morning CT.........Mr hokie next time u in the bern contact ltb .he will arrange a tour of our trophy cases.. PS.I have held in my hands those 3 championship trophy . until the skirties get another one they need shut up. U do not get gold for choking.I hope the duckies beat the skirts off them exposing their tongs. Now as far as the sweeters and swett2lose.no one cares about losers
DEAL...I love trophies! And to return the favor, next time you're in Matthews, I'll arrange a tour of our trophy cases. And I know all of the Mallard Creek posters on this site (great guys), so I'm sure once you're done in Matthews, you can head north and they'll let you check out their trophy cases, too. I also know CC14, so there's an option to head south instead and check out Catholic's trophy cases. Sorry, Indy doesn't have any posters on this site these days, so we'll have to skip them. And we'd probably only have one day, anyway, and Indy has a LOT of trophy cases.Mr hokie next time u in the bern contact ltb .he will arrange a tour of our trophy cases.