#4 Athens (12-0) vs #7 DeSales (10-2)

[doubleplay643]

Unless Athens has a let down thinking the TV game was a defacto regional final they should be fine.

The winner of DeSales or Jackson was going to have their hands full, neither team being built to trade scores with Athens.

DeSales has a punchers chance (that is why they play) but will need some help from Athens in missed assignments giving DeSales some long runs or turning the ball over. Otherwise it will be an uphill battle I think. DeSales passing game is effective because of the deception in not knowing it is coming...if they are forced to throw if they get down a couple scores Athens will defend it well. Tight end releasing after 6-8 runs and sweeps in a row when they lure you in and don't expect it is when they are most effective.

I think after a couple years of Athens pounding on the final four door, it will open and let them in.

[indianabuck]

The stubenville game will be at Zanesville. This will be one of 3 places, Hamilton township, gahanna, or reynoldsburg.

[bengals01]

Logan didn't put in to host any playoff games this year. This game will be played at Chilly or Zanesville or closer to Columbus in Ohio high school wants it to be. Also Speed on defense is what's beat Athens the last two years in the regional finals. Desales has plenty of that. No call on this game but will be much closer than most predict.

Re: #3 Jackson (11-0) vs #7 DeSales (9-2)

by athens78 » November 14th, 2014, 11:53 pm

Desales beats athens by 14

did you forget you posted this

[bengals01]

The stubenville game will be at Zanesville. This will be one of 3 places, Hamilton township, gahanna, or reynoldsburg.

Hamilton 72 miles 1:15 hour from Athens
19 miles 25min from DeSales
Gahanna 78 miles 1:16 hour from Athens
9 miles 10min from DeSales
Reynoldsburg 73 miles 1:15 hour from Athens
15 miles 22min from DeSales

OHSAA can do some strange things i don't see this happing

[bengals01]

Steubenville might be back at the same place they played Friday and Athens back at Zanesville

[Orange and Brown]

The stubenville game will be at Zanesville. This will be one of 3 places, Hamilton township, gahanna, or reynoldsburg.

Hamilton 72 miles 1:15 hour from Athens
19 miles 25min from DeSales
Gahanna 78 miles 1:16 hour from Athens
9 miles 10min from DeSales
Reynoldsburg 73 miles 1:15 hour from Athens
15 miles 22min from DeSales

OHSAA can do some strange things i don't see this happing

Its gonna be closer to Desales than Athens lol

Since from what I'm hearing Steubenville will be playing at Zanesville, this game will definitely be played somewhere close to Columbus.

[indianabuck]

They WON'T play thus game at Logan. IDK if Canal wants to host. That imo leaves Hamilton Township. A wild card could be Chillicothe, but I see the state wanting this game near Columbus.

[C-Bolt]

Chillicothe would be pretty much even for both teams,we will see if the State gets it right :aaaaa46

[Pol pot]

Interesting, if the OHSAA would not have had the realignment, would DeSales even be in the Playoffs?

[The Oaf]

Interesting, if the OHSAA would not have had the realignment, would DeSales even be in the Playoffs?

You really can't tell?

[bengals01]

Interesting, if the OHSAA would not have had the realignment, would DeSales even be in the Playoffs?

i think Beechcroft and MF would have knocked DeSales and New Philly out

[Flyin High]

Logan did put in to host.

http://www.logandaily.com/sports/no-sec ... l?mode=jqm

[indianabuck]

I feel Logan gets any game it will be the Hartley vs Ironton/Wheelersburg game next Saturday.

[indianabuck]

Athens will have limited touches because of the way the stallions play. It's going to be a VERY close game. Athens will have to take advantage of those touches.

[courier]

Silence the naysayers Athens...Play for no one but your teammates...Your true fans already know how special this team has been this year...

[indianabuck]

I'm not saying Athens isn't going to win...they could win by 3 scores...it's going to be a game where they need to take advantage of their touches.

[Tumble4You]

Athens by 21.

[seoconstruction]

Logan's lame , why would they not host ? Jealous of Athens I guess

[indianabuck]

Logan wants to host...state won't put Athens there.

[TRENCHFOOT]

Logan's lame , why would they not host ? Jealous of Athens I guess

They did put in to host!!!! Don't know where Athens78 got his info from. No, Not jealous of Athens in anyway construction man. Lots of people in Logan are happy for them!!