I don't know about the class part but they're a tough act to beat.
Why thanks, chopper! A backhanded compliment, but a compliment none the less. We'll grow on you!
West Rowan vs South Point
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Why thanks, chopper! A backhanded compliment, but a compliment none the less. We'll grow on you!
I am a big falcon fan and have not missed many games in the last few years. I have to admit your assessment of this years team is pretty good. The defense at times has been fantastic at other times just good. The offense in my opinion has struggled with identity. They have 4 or more sets and are not great at any of them. Our formation with two TEs is our best in my opinion. Our big plays come from passes. We have two very fast sure handed receivers. With about 1600 combined yards. They can run and catch and our QB is a very good passer.
We try to pound the run game and then catch you sleeping out of play action.
Our run game has improved over the last few weeks. Our main back has missed several games due to a bad ankle sprain and just now appears to be close to 100%
While our offense has lacked an identity, I believe it is getting better each week. The running attack was much better last week.
nonetheless is one word.Why thanks, chopper! A backhanded compliment, but a compliment none the less. We'll grow on you!
Let's go Falcons!
I regrettably have not been able to attend many West Rowan Football games this year due to my work schedule, but I know they're playing decent football right now after a little late season bump. Could've easily beaten Concord at home and should not have lost to Hickory Ridge. The first game loss to Mooresville was a toss up at best at the beginning of the season. WR definitely has some flaws this year, but they're a solid team that is not easy to beat. West is fairly familiar with SP as they've played frequent in playoffs past. I expect a tight game. I know SP will be favored at home but don't be surprised to see the Falcons move on.
Oh by the way, since you folks from Belmont love that West Rowan air so much, we'll bottle some up in some mason jars and bring you some down to inhale.
Oh by the way, since you folks from Belmont love that West Rowan air so much, we'll bottle some up in some mason jars and bring you some down to inhale.
No need to do that. I get the same air quality every time I eat a bunch of chili beans. We will see if we can round up some Crest Charger bull@#$% and spread it under the visitor's stand just to make you feel at home this Friday. I hear it will be sunny and warm so it should be good and ripe for you Friday night. We always like to repay your hospitality from our visit to you a few years ago.
SP really should consider renaming the FB position the 'rented mule' position. Etherton is just the latest in a long line. The names Crumbley, Leeper, and Bray were enough to make the Crest fans cry "Uncle".
I did hear one call this season for a chop block. It was either the Stuart Cramer game or the SW Randolph game and it was late in the game when they had some of the JVs playing.
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Wasn't Crumbley the big "rented mule" ya'll had back in 2008? He was good............
That is correct - Crumbley was still there in 08. I believe that was his best year. Funny thing about the FB position in SPs redbone offense. They take offensive linemen and make them FBs and other teams have trouble stopping it.
We have had all but ONE FB the entire time that wasn't a real OL (Bray...a true RB/FB is the only departure). All others would've been OL on about 90% other HS teams around the country.
From the 99-00 group to present -everyone of them fits the same mold (mostly Tackle types, but every now and again a Guard or TE type). Stowe (T), Reid (T/TE), Brown (TE), Jennings (G), Crumbley (T/TE), Leeper (C/G), Etherton (TE).
Only Bray was a legit skill athlete out of that bunch that could've played skill elsewhere.
h#ll they've taken OL and made them wingbacks recently. Can you tell Mickey thinks a little more of offensive lineman than skill sized players?
We have had all but ONE FB the entire time that wasn't a real OL (Bray...a true RB/FB is the only departure). All others would've been OL on about 90% other HS teams around the country.
From the 99-00 group to present -everyone of them fits the same mold (mostly Tackle types, but every now and again a Guard or TE type). Stowe (T), Reid (T/TE), Brown (TE), Jennings (G), Crumbley (T/TE), Leeper (C/G), Etherton (TE).
Only Bray was a legit skill athlete out of that bunch that could've played skill elsewhere.
h#ll they've taken OL and made them wingbacks recently. Can you tell Mickey thinks a little more of offensive lineman than skill sized players?
Ok, here we go. WR 28 SP 21 West Rowan will trail most of the game but win it in the 4th. West's offense does enough and our defense and special teams will score twice.
If West scores 28 it won't be from a defensive or special team score. South Point will pooch kick all night to contain the returns and to date we are plus 28 +/- in turnover margin for the year.
Frifalcon- any idea where #90 Moreland is going to play next year. I saw him at a Christmas dinner last year and he was BIG. He's listed at 6'3" 290. Not sure SP will move him around much.
He is out for the season. We lost him in the East Rowan game. Not sure where he might be headed. Doing therapy on his knee now.
Sorry the kid was hurt, but I can't think the Raiders will be sad at missing him on the field Friday.
Sorry the kid was hurt, but I can't think the Raiders will be sad at missing him on the field Friday.
The kid who took his place has filled in nicely and is a force to be reckoned with.
The problem with that is that our middle guys have returned kicks for Touchdowns as well. Last week it was an up man on the hands team that ran one of the two back.
Sure is. His poor knees have been cut blocked to death the last few weeks. He is not Moreland's size but he is faster and just as physical.
I know we can't shut out SP but if we let them score 35 we are not winning that one.
Something tells me our kids will bring their "A" game. I think we can and will win this one. They are very focused and I honestly think that our two head coaches give us the edge. With Yound being the defensive coordinator I know he will be ready for SP. Coach Nixon has been wonderful but having the experience of Young also is unmatched on most sidelines.
I could ask the same about Crest's basketball team. Over the years, Weddington has sent a lot of teams to the hardwoods early. How about we leave that question until after Friday night?
If both teams play their "A" game, this is a 7 pt game at best. The final score could hinge on a missed XP or which team makes or doesn't make a 2 pt conversion.
Will be a tough game - very thankful to be playing on Thanksgiving Week. If we play our normal game with our pass defense from the 2 past weeks - I could see us take it by 2 scores? But we have to play a mistake free or low mistake game.
Was going to ask you the same. Understand that Foster is a very good BB player and is likely to lead the Chargers in scoring next week.
If SP scores 35, then I believe they win. SP cannot give up scores via special teams or Turnovers. If they hold serve in those areas, then I see a SP win.
FISH ON......Two at a time....lol
You must be confused...Next week . He will be in Concord .Beating another team. SP. can't beat.
You must be confused...Next week . He will be in Concord .Beating another team. SP. can't beat.
I bet you flunked American History, because you are terrible with SP history. We have beat Concord 4 times out of the 5 when we've played them. You're just ticked because we bounced them last year before you could do it and because you had to play us twice last year.
My mistake. Fact is. SP loses to so many different teams this time of year. It's hard to keep up.
According to the comments by you and your compatriots, it is probably amazing that we ever beat Crest eight games straight, much less made the playoffs. However, since I know you have trouble keeping up with the facts, let me break it down for you.
Since 1999, SP has gone out by round.
Out in the 1st round: 3 times
2004 - Franklin
2005 - Anson
2011 - Weddington - QB injury
Out in the 2nd round: 3 times
1999 - Ragsdale -
2001 - Piedmont
2010 - Erwin (OT)
Out in 3rd round: 4 times
2000 - Ragsdale - who lost to state champion Bertie
2007 - TC Roberson
2012 - Statesville
2013 - Concord - who lost to state champion Havelock
Out in 4th round:
2002 - Carver - Mud Bowl (eventual state champion)
2008 - West Rowan (eventual state champion)
2014 - Crest (eventual state champion)
Just Noticed that in 2002 we lost in the mud bowl - in which the Carver won the championship - the next year - SP won the championship. Same thing happened in 2008 - in which the next year we won another state championship. 2015????
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