D5 R19:Lucasville Valley (11-0) vs. Ashland Crestview (11-0)

[SVDad]

Good luck Indians from Viking Country....
Go SOC!!!

[ZacBrownBand]

After watching to video of them against St. Paul on YouTube, I have to say that I'm not really impressed. Their back, #21, seems to be their best player from what I've seen. He is big, but doesn't seem too fast. The line just plain looked tiny! We should easily be able to out-play them if we don't let them by. I've heard that someone my dad works with has watched them play in person, he feels the Indians will only lose if they basically just lay down.

Valley's offense should be able to score a lot against the defense, especially if Crestview plays the way I saw on the video. My original thoughts were that this should be a good, hard fought football game, but after watching the video twice, I'm leaning towards Valley a lot in this one!

At times, the game against St. Paul looked like a bunch of JV players out there, no disrespect. Most of them looked small, fundamentals were a little off, and the game speed was awfully slow.

[lineman7]

After watching to video of them against St. Paul on YouTube, I have to say that I'm not really impressed. Their back, #21, seems to be their best player from what I've seen. He is big, but doesn't seem too fast. The line just plain looked tiny! We should easily be able to out-play them if we don't let them by. I've heard that someone my dad works with has watched them play in person, he feels the Indians will only lose if they basically just lay down.

Valley's offense should be able to score a lot against the defense, especially if Crestview plays the way I saw on the video. My original thoughts were that this should be a good, hard fought football game, but after watching the video twice, I'm leaning towards Valley a lot in this one!

At times, the game against St. Paul looked like a bunch of JV players out there, no disrespect. Most of them looked small, fundamentals were a little off, and the game speed was awfully slow.

I wouldn't bet everything on a 9 minute youtube video shot by a unknown person.

they are 11-0, and a great team.

[ZacBrownBand]

After watching to video of them against St. Paul on YouTube, I have to say that I'm not really impressed. Their back, #21, seems to be their best player from what I've seen. He is big, but doesn't seem too fast. The line just plain looked tiny! We should easily be able to out-play them if we don't let them by. I've heard that someone my dad works with has watched them play in person, he feels the Indians will only lose if they basically just lay down.

Valley's offense should be able to score a lot against the defense, especially if Crestview plays the way I saw on the video. My original thoughts were that this should be a good, hard fought football game, but after watching the video twice, I'm leaning towards Valley a lot in this one!

At times, the game against St. Paul looked like a bunch of JV players out there, no disrespect. Most of them looked small, fundamentals were a little off, and the game speed was awfully slow.

I wouldn't bet everything on a 9 minute youtube video shot by a unknown person.

they are 11-0, and a great team.

Yea, that's why I was questionable about posting but I went ahead and did. But this is the only Crestview team I know. They just looked sub-par to me in the video. I hope that isn't their best game, I'm sure it can't be. I'd love to see what they look like at their best, and from a better angle

[Brother]

For all of those who are wanting some info on Crestview, might try this link to the Mansfield News Journal. http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/section/SPORTS From what I saw on the video I can agree that there play looked sloppy, but to base a whole decision on a 9 minute clip would be crazy. They made it to the playoffs and won, they must have something. I found that their one running back Minnich rushed for 2,117 yards and 19 TDs during the regular season. I watched some videos of him, he's got great speed. Their fullback montgomery runs hard. But enough about them.

The indians need to wrap up and keep containment and not allow Minnich to get out in the open. And keep montgomery from getting started. I think this valley team is by far the most athletic and offensively gifted teams to grace valley. If there is any team that can get it done its this one. Good Luck to my Indians!

[Brother]

For all of those who are wanting some info on Crestview, might try this link to the Mansfield News Journal. http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/section/SPORTS From what I saw on the video I can agree that there play looked sloppy, but to base a whole decision on a 9 minute clip would be crazy. They made it to the playoffs and won, they must have something. I found that their one running back Minnich rushed for 2,117 yards and 19 TDs during the regular season. I watched some videos of him, he's got great speed. Their fullback montgomery runs hard. But enough about them.

The indians need to wrap up and keep containment and not allow Minnich to get out in the open. And keep montgomery from getting started. I think this valley team is by far the most athletic and offensively gifted teams to grace valley. If there is any team that can get it done its this one.

[starbase_318]

Gotta stay FOCUSED, INDIANS!!!

[Brother]

For all of those who are wanting some info on Crestview, might try this link to the Mansfield News Journal. http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/section/SPORTS From what I saw on the video I can agree that there play looked sloppy, but to base a whole decision on a 9 minute clip would be crazy. They made it to the playoffs and won, they must have something. I found that their one running back Minnich rushed for 2,117 yards and 19 TDs during the regular season. I watched some videos of him, he's got great speed. Their fullback montgomery runs hard. But enough about them. The indians need to wrap up and keep containment and not allow Minnich to get out in the open. And keep montgomery from getting started. I think this valley team is by far the most athletic and offensively gifted team to grace valley. If there is any team that can get it done its this one. Good Luck Indians!

[092184]

After watching to video of them against St. Paul on YouTube, I have to say that I'm not really impressed. Their back, #21, seems to be their best player from what I've seen. He is big, but doesn't seem too fast. The line just plain looked tiny! We should easily be able to out-play them if we don't let them by. I've heard that someone my dad works with has watched them play in person, he feels the Indians will only lose if they basically just lay down.

Valley's offense should be able to score a lot against the defense, especially if Crestview plays the way I saw on the video. My original thoughts were that this should be a good, hard fought football game, but after watching the video twice, I'm leaning towards Valley a lot in this one!

At times, the game against St. Paul looked like a bunch of JV players out there, no disrespect. Most of them looked small, fundamentals were a little off, and the game speed was awfully slow.

I wouldn't bet everything on a 9 minute youtube video shot by a unknown person.

they are 11-0, and a great team.

Yea, that's why I was questionable about posting but I went ahead and did. But this is the only Crestview team I know. They just looked sub-par to me in the video. I hope that isn't their best game, I'm sure it can't be. I'd love to see what they look like at their best, and from a better angle

Thinks its funny how you all judge a team off a 9 minute video. Crestview's best player wasn't playing his best because he popped his shoulder out of place during the beginning of this game. If you are saying they aren't any good then your saying the team they are playing isn't any good. I have to say that St.Paul was the div 6 Champs not too long ago. I really feel you are under estimating this team. Just remember they beat the number 3 seat and it wont be hard for them to beat the number 2 seat! *just saying*

[crab_apple4]

I feel more confident this week than I did last week, and I thought we were the better team going into the Ridgewood game. I think that Crestview's style of play matches up with what Valley does well, which is get down hill and shut down the running game. Ridgewood had some success with the jet sweep early on but Valley made and adjustment and really forced Ridgewood into a different style of play. Hopefully if that happens this week, Valley will play better than they did after Ridgewood spread them out. I think the style change was something the Indians weren't prepared for and had to adjust on the fly. I don't know if Crestview has bigger or better athletes than Ridgewood but I know they have a very good running back... So I think they'll live and die with him carrying the football.

As most of you know, Ridgewood pulled out all of the stops to keep themselves in the game. Like its been all season, Valley stopped themselves more than the opposing defense. We have to limit the turnovers and take advantage of our big line and the athletes we have running behind it. I really believe that Valley wins this game by 14-17 points... I just don't think Crestview will have an answer for Keller and Yates.

[coop]

I feel more confident this week than I did last week, and I thought we were the better team going into the Ridgewood game. I think that Crestview's style of play matches up with what Valley does well, which is get down hill and shut down the running game. Ridgewood had some success with the jet sweep early on but Valley made and adjustment and really forced Ridgewood into a different style of play. Hopefully if that happens this week, Valley will play better than they did after Ridgewood spread them out. I think the style change was something the Indians weren't prepared for and had to adjust on the fly. I don't know if Crestview has bigger or better athletes than Ridgewood but I know they have a very good running back... So I think they'll live and die with him carrying the football.

As most of you know, Ridgewood pulled out all of the stops to keep themselves in the game. Like its been all season, Valley stopped themselves more than the opposing defense. We have to limit the turnovers and take advantage of our big line and the athletes we have running behind it. I really believe that Valley wins this game by 14-17 points... I just don't think Crestview will have an answer for Keller and Yates.

Good points. I agree, just from the radio, it seemed like the Generals knew they could NOT stop Valley, so they tossed the kitchen sink at them. Looking forward to getting on the road! GO INDIANS!!

[Brother]

If you guys want some articles about Crestview, and even Wynford try this link http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/section/SPORTS Watching the 9 minute clip didn't do them any justice, but I'm sure they are there for a reason. The running back Minnich has great speed and has compiled 2,117 yards and 19 TDs during the regular season, and Montgomery runs like a freight train. Valley has got to focus on wrapping up and make good tackles and not allow Minnich to break containment. The indians are very gifted this year. They don't let things affect them like it used to, they no what that task is at hand. Offensively they are one of if not the most gifted teams to come through Valley. But we all know that. Valley in my opinion is way to strong and Crestview is going to have a tough time trying to cover all the weapons that valley brings to the field. Good luck to my Indians and all the area teams still in the playoffs!

[Brother]

If you guys want some articles about Crestview, and even Wynford try this link http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/section/SPORTS Watching the 9 minute clip didn't do them any justice, but I'm sure they are there for a reason. The running back Minnich has great speed and has compiled 2,117 yards and 19 TDs during the regular season, and Montgomery runs like a freight train. Valley has got to focus on wrapping up and make good tackles and not allow Minnich to break containment. The indians are very gifted this year. They don't let things affect them like it used to, they no what that task is at hand. Offensively they are one of if not the most gifted teams to come through Valley. But we all know that. Valley in my opinion is way to strong and Crestview is going to have a tough time trying to cover all the weapons that valley brings to the field. Good luck to my Indians and all the area teams still in the playoffs!

[Brother]

If you guys want some articles about Crestview, and even Wynford try this link http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/section/SPORTS Watching the 9 minute clip didn't do them any justice, but I'm sure they are there for a reason. The running back Minnich has great speed and has compiled 2,117 yards and 19 TDs during the regular season, and Montgomery runs like a freight train. Valley has got to focus on wrapping up and make good tackles and not allow Minnich to break containment. The indians are very gifted this year. They don't let things affect them like it used to, they no what that task is at hand. Offensively they are one of if not the most gifted teams to come through Valley. But we all know that. Valley in my opinion is way to strong and Crestview is going to have a tough time trying to cover all the weapons that valley brings to the field. Good luck to my Indians and all the area teams still in the playoffs!

[lineman7]

Their coach blatantly told Crabtree they did everything they did because they knew they could not stop Valley on defense. I thought Ridgewood coach called a great game, and he was the reason it wasn't a 2-3 score spread. Hopefully Valley will be better prepared situationaly in the playoffs (when its obviously they are going to onside kick, or when there is an excellent chance they will fake a punt, run a trick play, etc).

[coop]

Their coach blatantly told Crabtree they did everything they did because they knew they could not stop Valley on defense. I thought Ridgewood coach called a great game, and he was the reason it wasn't a 2-3 score spread. Hopefully Valley will be better prepared situationaly in the playoffs (when its obviously they are going to onside kick, or when there is an excellent chance they will fake a punt, run a trick play, etc).

They will.

[blue53]

Valley def needs to be prepared for trickery, this is the playoffs and anything goes. The spread offense is something Valley hasn't seen much "if any really" this year. It took a little time to adjust to but they did a good job at adjusting to it. I'm sure this is something they've worked on some this week also

[here4fun]

Has anyone found any other video other than the one on youtube of Crestview ?

[Jesco White]

Has anyone found any other video other than the one on youtube of Crestview ?

No...I've found some articles on some of their games. Their leading tackler is a 5'11-195lbs Sr Defensive Tackle. He's a 3-yr starter with 121 tackles and a school record 36 tackles for loss. Both of their RB's also play major roles on defensive. The FB plays LB and the record setting TB (over 2,000 yards in the regular season and approaching 5,000 for his career) plays Strong Safety.

From what I've gathered, we are considerably bigger than them, but they've faced that a LOT this year and handled it well. They've also played a lot of close games. I think we absolutely have to jump out on them early and stay on the throttle offensively.

[crab_apple4]

I have faith in Blake throwing the ball and I still want Valley to have that ready, but until someone stops him Keller and Jordan on the ground then I'm keeping it on the ground. Valley has gashed opponents in the run game all year. And I think as well as they are running the ball, it will give them better chances to take deep shots. Our offense can break their spirit by running the ball downhill and forcing their D to play more minutes than they used to. The passing game is there and is something that I'm sure Crestview is worried about, but the running game has been consistent and dominant throughout the season and it carried them to victory last Friday night.


****I guess a post disappeared... this was in response to HERE4FUN's post about us throwing the ball more.