My theory on this goes like this. Love or hate the old school coaches like Wilkins Poss etc but the way mountain teams stay successful are to play a different style of football. Ground and pound ball control etc. When Asheville and ACR did that they were more successful. The spread crap plays right into the hands of the teams farther east. ACR and Asheville have as many or more athletes than they ever have but the teams east of us have more. Those teams they play in the playoffs have seen the spread all year. Asheville and ACR can just out athlete everyone around here normally but that’s here. We need to quit trying to do what everyone else does. We have to out physical the East. I know the lower classifications aren’t the same as the upper but the Heritage’ and Robbinsville’ and so on of the world do out physical their opponents. They do against the bigger schools that give them the opportunity around here as well. Just a thought
West Charlotte at Erwin
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I agree to a point. Erwin runs the spread more than anyone and it they have had a lot of success with it. I've seen them beat teams like Charlotte Catholic, South Point, etc with that spread offense. The problem is when you come up against the most athletic teams in the state it's not as effective. That might be the difference Friday against West Charlotte because we are not going to out athlete them. Another thing about the spread is you better have a damn good QB and receivers to do it. I see a lot of teams doing it that have no business running it. As for the old school ground and bound, it's highly effective if done right. Heritage had no business beating Erwin this season but they are a master at that style of play. Last week Smoky Mountain did the same thing and they are successful with it as well. I will say it's extremely boring to watch as a fan. Lol. Smoky had the ball for almost the entire 1st qtr to score once. Erwin scored on two possessions after touching the ball. I told my buddy at the game that that type football will bore you to sleep when you're used to a team like Erwin.
South Point runs the triple option as most of you know. They do this because they don't have the size or speed to match up with the majority of our competition. Yet they have multiple championships with this talent. What they do they do well. If they ran from the spread they could not compete.
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We are on the same page. ACR and Asheville have shown some success in the spread as well but it’s when you run up against those teams that are equal or more talented that it doesn’t go well. I think the South Point reference is what I am talking about though. If you can play a different style(which calls for an entirely different week of practice and installation of a whole new defense for your opponent) then you have an advantage. Then if you execute it with discipline and have minimal mistakes then you likely win.
Oh and I know it’s boring. It is also effective. The problem is to get kids to buy into a less flashy showy offense. Wins will do that though
I agree. This year's Erwin team is a little different because we do throw the ball a lot but we also have a really good running back when he's not hurt.
well it’s definitely gonna be harder after that terrible storm took so many ppl homes away
Y’all better hope WC brings the band !!!
It’s so freakin awesome to hear .. TOP TEIR band that’s for sure
It’s so freakin awesome to hear .. TOP TEIR band that’s for sure
This years Erwin team is a lot more physical up front than most Erwin teams.
Anyone know if the game will be in NFHS? Didn't see it listed but see both teams prior games. Any reason it might not be on NFHS?
This is an interesting matchup. It will be all about the athletes in the spread by Erwin vs. those athletes at WC. I don't know much about Erwin but would think after coaching in both areas WC will have the advantage with team speed. WC by 10.
The question is did they beat Mountain Heritage.
I'm joking anyway Erwin has a very good team this year and to be honest we were very lucky to not get beat to Erwin I guess Erwin's line averaged 50 pounds a man bigger than us the total yardage was 380
for each team with the fumble being the difference.
I watched Erwin put 56 on a good Brevard team the next week and thought how did we beat them its football is how ..
Man the Lions made this a business trip. Impressive lead.
Erwin getting exposed by a very good West Charlotte team.
It's scary to think any team could beat this Erwin team like that, good season for the warriors none the less.
I'm concerned about a #1 seed getting thumped 58 - 0. Erwin needs to go down the mountain during the regular season to play better competition. They have Spartanburg and Greenville Counties nearby. Playing a 1A school doesn't make you reach higher.
This indicates a flaw in the RPI system.
Like I said, nowadays there seems to be a massive difference in our 3A and 4A teams up here vs schools down off the mountain when our good teams used to be able to play with anybody.
We're building athletes down here. These kids are HUNGRY! They want a better life beyond high school football. It's the mentality they're being grown into.
Still Brevard just beat the brakes off of a team that beat the reigning 2a champs and Erwin beat Brevard fairly easily WC must be the real deal
Again it’s style of play. Football is about matchups
This WC team is different. Will leave it at that. WC at Dudley will be one for the ages.
Sister schools, two historically black high schools has significant sentimental value to me.
What do you all not comprehend about WC playing in 3A based on the last classifications that were done over four years ago?
If the student body size matters how in the hell did Erwin lose to 1A Mountain Heritage? Howwwwwwww???? Whyyyyyyy?
Mountain heritage will win the 1a. If we added AC Reynolds to our school then if would've been fair by the numbers. Enjoy 8A next year bud.
We will enjoy whatever classification we are in. We don't get to choose our classification. We adapt to compete, thrive and win.
All this talk sounds like West Charlotte scammed someone into letting them play in 3A. They’re just playing in the class that the state put them in. They can’t help realignment only happens every 4 years and things can really change in a 4 year span.
What's crazy is they don't talk about all the years WC had 3A numbers but played 4A. Or how the other sports have really struggled in 3A. selective outrage I guess. Most of the students are from the fresh/soph classes. WCis really popular now among families.
The last time WC Dudley played was over 25 years ago in 96. Will be one for the ages in G-boro. Dudley, WC, Hillside, EE Smith, Carver, and *Atkins are the only remaining NCHSAC schools. Not sure if highland tech qualifies.
Actually Atkins doesn't qualify and nor will the new 2nd Ward High when it opens in 2026. The names are of sentimental and historical value, but they don't or won't qualify as historically black high schools.
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Sounds like a lot of whining to me. If you lose by 1 point or 60 points you still lost. Furthermore you can bet if the shoe was on the other foot you would have the same response as WC.
Gotcha. So Highland Tech doesn't qualify. Cant wait for Dudley/WC. Hope both bands put on a show.
