Marietta vs. Parkersburg

[gotribe]

Can Marietta come up with a gameplan to stay close to the Big Reds?

[edforshey]

Here is 3 things Marietta will have to do stay close to us(Parkersburg),
Yes I can use us cause I'm with the Big Reds Program every day.

1) Stop both the run and pass
Neither Big Reds opponents, Brooke or Cabell Midland have stopped the passing game

2) Control the clock
Midland did but their special teams let them down big time

3) Hope to win the kicking game
Big Reds kicking game is pretty solid, only had a stupid breakdown at Midland that allowed a TD cause the gunner forgot to kill the punt after touching it.
Big Reds FG team won the Midland game, and the kid is pretty good from 40 in

If I was the Tigers,
I would try to run, run, and run some more, cause Big Reds defense have given up yards on the ground

Not being a homer, but Big Reds will find a way to win, last year with Coach Farnsworth the Tigers came out and took it to Parkersburg for 2 1/2 Qts, then talent and depth took over, likewise this year Marietta keeps it close early, then QB Ash takes over in 2nd half to pull away for a Big Reds win.

I never predict Parkersburg scores, expect for this and its all we need:
Marietta = X
Big Reds = at least X+1

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Will there be a JV game Monday?
If so will it be at Don Drumm or the Midddle school?

[Auburntgrfan]

From last week MArietta scored on a great catch and run for 77 yds on a pass play. Their last score came with sophomores in backfield and the ball got tipped up in the air to the marietta reciever, still a score no matter how it happened. One score came on a blocked punt recovered at about the one and took into the end zone. IMO Marietta has to get the big play, take advantage of any turnover and play lights out on defense. Unfortunately, they gave up 44 pts, over 300 yds in the air, 4 TD's passing, and two rushing TD's. PHS can/will score both ways.
On the up side for Marietta, saw in the paper that Collins is out for PHS with a torn ACL, from what I understand he is a very good running back. Unfortunate for the young man, but may work out for the Tigers. I'll root with my heart, Go Tigers, but if I was going to place money on the line, The Big Reds, by 4+ TD's.
I will say this give the Tigers a couple of years for their young kids to grow into their spots and Marietta will be a handful for anyone.

[edforshey]

Yes #31 Chad Colllins is done for the season.

Big Reds will put #21 Adam Lindamood in his place at RB, younger brother of WVU Fullback Matt.
Good power runner with break away speed also.

C(squared) will greatly be missed on defense and special teams.

If the Tigers can't stop the pass,
then its going to be a fun night for us,
cause QB double A( Alex Ash)
can throw the football,
which will only open up more room for the running backs.

TE Jeremy Bell can catch anything within his reach,

If you are willing to bet Big Reds by +4 TDs, then I'll be a pretty happy guy when this is over.

If both schools former Coach, Craig Farnsworth was the guest picker for the Parkersburg paper this week wonder who he would be picking.

[bigbluedad]

Big Reds win this one

[gotribe]

21-0 halftime PHS
Now 34-7 PHS , late in 3rd qtr.
Too much Bell, Ash, Hamilton, and Lindamood.

[Pol pot]

Took in this one tonight, Big Red looked good overcoming the injury bug, and looked like they didn't skip a beat.

[football_fever]

Marietta's boys tried. They were outmatched. I respected that they didn't give up. After watching every scrimmage and every game, I have come to the conclusion that several things need to be changed in Marietta's game plan. Why isn't that Gaskins kid playing every second of every game? I talked to several players and asked them about the defense. They replied that some of the best hitters in practice aren't even playing the game. It's time to give some of those boys a chance. When I asked who should be given a chance the reply was, "Gaskins, Cogwell, Kimbrogh, Stewart, Spur, Miller, and Leach." What do all those boys have in common? They are all upperclassmen. Quit playing for the future. A 140 lb boy can NOT go against a 250 lb boy. When you are getting beat, it's time to give some of the other boys a chance. As soon as Gaskins got in last night, he had several tackles. Most of these other boys were talked about in preseason. WHat happened?

[tigerstrike2011]

I agree fever. I've seen every scrimmage and every game as well. Size is a big issue for the defense right now. It's easy to say that bigger, older kids should be playing, but we don't know what goes on in practice, the weight room, the locker room. The kids that aren't playing may be "hitting" in practice but maybe they aren't coachable, maybe they didn't make it to workouts in the offseason. The coaches are better off to give younger kids that are committed an opportunity rather than playing kids that don't look like they're going to improve. And again, I don't know what goes on in making these decisions, just trying to see both sides. But some changes do need to be made. A couple more wins are on the way though.

[bigcatmarietta]

not like this there wont be anymore wins. i hate it for the kids. the ones who are playing in the games are giving it all they have. The ones that never get in, well how will we ever know if they could help. i dont care about who comes in the off season at this point, whos there now, thats what matters. play the best 11, period. as far as who is in the game, Are the coaches putting the players in the best spot to win? i dont think the man in charge is.

one last thing, i love huck, but if there is an all state kicker transfered from another school to ours, why would he not have all the kicking chores. is he not all state? looks like he was hitting from 45 and 50 in pregame. so in game id say 35 would be good? this is what i mean by playing the best 11, are we?

[football_fever]

I talked to them tonight. Most of the boys I listed above attended ALL the offseason stuff. My grandson saw all of them there. He really wants to win.
I agree big cat, they aren't playing their best 11. They are against most players playing both ways. My grandson did tell me that one of the boys is hurt, but he doesn't understand the rest of them. He says they should be out there. I guess one of them told the coach he was going to quit unless he got in....can't say I don't blame him and I never let my children quit anything.

[pressboxchamp]

Marietta's program is being run into the ground it seems. Coach Springer needs to start playing people such as Leach, Spurr, Gaskins, Kimbrough and others both ways. This is not college football and we do not have the luxury of having enough players to have our best players only playing one way. Tanner Leach is one of the best athletes I've ever seen in the football program and he needs to be utilized to the fullest.

[SEOHIOMOM]

In all my years of athletics, I have never had a coach call and be concerned about his players like Springer has been. I respect that. He's making a lot of changes this week....all I can say is, "Go Tigers."

[black_and_orange]

The more the coaches names change, the more the program stays the same.

[black_and_orange]

In all my years of athletics, I have never had a coach call and be concerned about his players like Springer has been. I respect that. He's making a lot of changes this week....all I can say is, "Go Tigers."

And how are the changes going over with the other coaches?????

[1987tiger01]

Once again nothing but critizism from black and orange, pressbox,footballfever and FATCAT.
You guys need to get a life. Springer is doing something that no one has ever done for Tiger Football. Building a winning program. His coaches in place believe in him and Eichorn will take the reins next year with Bob calling some of the shots on the field but mostly off field issues.
He is playing the best, those kids you mention fever and B & O are having medicle issues. It is the coaches job to make sure they are medically able to play a full game. If your grandson told you everything Im sure you would have different opinion fever. As for Big Cat, why are you still with the program. You are wothless as a coach and just trying to cause problems. I hope you stay away from our program. Go out with your buddy Schob.
As for the Super Sophs that everyone is bashing, if your kids are better then them Springer would play them but these are some exceptional atheletes that will win. They have stuck together for years since pee wee and have a connection that is unbreakable. That wins football.
ohio mom is right. Coach is the real deal. Just need to get rid of the normal haters and Marietta Football will be a real threat.

[black_and_orange]

Once again nothing but critizism from black and orange, pressbox,footballfever and FATCAT.
You guys need to get a life. Springer is doing something that no one has ever done for Tiger Football. Building a winning program. His coaches in place believe in him and Eichorn will take the reins next year with Bob calling some of the shots on the field but mostly off field issues.
He is playing the best, those kids you mention fever and B & O are having medicle issues. It is the coaches job to make sure they are medically able to play a full game. If your grandson told you everything Im sure you would have different opinion fever. As for Big Cat, why are you still with the program. You are wothless as a coach and just trying to cause problems. I hope you stay away from our program. Go out with your buddy Schob.
As for the Super Sophs that everyone is bashing, if your kids are better then them Springer would play them but these are some exceptional atheletes that will win. They have stuck together for years since pee wee and have a connection that is unbreakable. That wins football.
ohio mom is right. Coach is the real deal. Just need to get rid of the normal haters and Marietta Football will be a real threat.

You completely misunderstood my posts.

#1 I never mentioned anything about any kids, playing time, or was not saying anything about Coach Springer (giving him the respect he deserves by not calling him Bob like we are best friends or something). Never mentioned kids, playing time, or coaching decisions at all. I think an appology is in order there.

#2 All I was saying was that the coaches name change over the last three seasons, and all Marietta fans want to do i criticise playcalling, who plays and who doesn't, accuse coaches of playing "money" and saying who is better and should be playing. What your accusing me of is the opposite of what I was saying. My post was an online rolling of the eyes towards pressbox,footballfever and FATCAT.

[football_fever]

1987, you may call me an idiot, but at least I can spell. I am not bashing the sophomores, I am simply saying that some of the other boys need to be given a chance too. If they were hurt I would understand, but not all of them are. That said, I don't have a problem with Springer.

[1987tiger01]

Black and orange. My sincere apology. Just looks like you where agreeing with these guys and the sophomore parents are just tired of it. One winning season in 20 years is hogwash. You build for the future but you play your best. That is what coach is doing.

Fever- a few spelling errors on my part is the least of my problems. As for the names you mentioned Gaskins, Cogwell, Kimbrogh, Stewart, Spur, Miller, and Leach. The only one that didn’t get playing time was Stewart. The others all started and most played both ways. We have 18 underclassmen that start. What kids are you talking about that didn’t play? What kids deserve more time in your mind? Leach played sparingly due to heat complications suffered prior week.
Are you talking about Eichorn or Stanton? Both of their coaching abilities are through the roof. The kids love them. They are teaching a hard defense that will take time to master but it is a great system. Carmichael is also a wonderful coach that the kids respect. All of these individuals played D-1 and 2 and have the back ground. So to answer your question Yes, I do know what they are teaching and I believe it will work in time. The kids believe in it and are striving to master it. But idiot’s like you always want to run someone or something down. Do you think the kids don’t read this? You bashing everyone does not help Tiger Football. You and Big Cat just need to STAY AWAY. I so hope your kid is a senior so we don’t have to listen to the negativity. Have him question his coaches about tactics. Not run home to grandpa and complain. As for playing football myself, yes I have. I did not play Tiger Football. I played D-1 high school ball in Illinois and made it to the 3rd round of playoffs as a two way starter my senior year. Will be happy to show the stat book sometime.
Lets turn Marietta into a FOOTBALL town that is 100% behind the team. The kids deserve that. They work hard all year. GO TIGERS!!!!!

[pitt87fan]

"Lets turn Marietta into a FOOTBALL town that is 100% behind the team"

I agree the town should be 100% behind the kids. Will Marietta become something it hasn't, time will tell (a football town . Many other sports are popular and doing quite well in Marietta both in high school and college.