Athens (12-0) vs Marion Franklin (11-1) - Logan

[Pol pot]

If Athens is able to contain the pass (which they are lacking and have been lacking practically all year) and are able to keep Marion Franklin running game inside, they have a good chance at winning this game.

Four of the biggest defensive plays last week were knocked down passes, 3 by Trae Williams and one by Joey Burrow. Trae did get beat on the first passing TD by Tri-Valley, but no more after that.

The Athens defense deserves some credit. They stepped up big when needed and answered many doubts.

These clowns will give Athens no credit! Hell the one guy knows about Joey's game but cannot even begin to spell Burrow

[93Bulldog]

a good highlight of Friday's game versus Tri Valley ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7PznyU4CBs

[moonshine]

Key for Athens: Score on every opportunity. If they get stopped on 3 and outs. Lights out for the DAWGS. However on the flip side, No-One has really had the answer to the DAWGS offense all year. Looking for a great game, here. What radio station will carry this game?
Goooooo BullDogssssss

wxtq.com

Nelsonville TV cable with carry the Game also along with there radio station!

[NYBUX]

Re: Week 12 Region 9: #1 Athens vs. #4 Tri-Valley

Postby Paladin » November 15th, 2013, 9:47 pm
As expected, Athens has no D and Tri-Valley is imposing their will. I don't expect the 2nd half to get any better, especially with that weak OL & DL. Tri-Valley ruling the trenches.


Where O Where Is Ol PALADORK NOW?????

[athens78]

So they come on the field with a baseball bat.....interesting. I listen to the game on 107.7 radio last week and those announcers are great. Jim as always does a fantastic job especially with time and score but also which direction they are going. They also don't stumble over each other and talk over each other when a big play happens so you can understand them. Look forward to listening again. I think Athens wins by 7 in this one.

[saintsfan]

This is a tough one. I expect another high scoring game. I have only seen highlights of Marion Franklin and they look like they have real good athletes with speed and a QB that is not the best throwing QB but when the throw is on the money watch out! Also big up front as most people have already heard. As in most weeks Athens will be physically outmatched on the Defensive side of the ball but will play hard from the first to the last snap. I hope they can cause some turnovers and create points off of them. I also think they need to do a better job at finishing plays on defense, it seems that they are around the ball all the time but have trouble finishing. This could be a direct result of being overmatched physically, young, or inexperienced. Whatever it is I hope it is better this week. They seem to find a way to win each week and I hope this one isn't any different. I don't care what the score is as long as it ends in a WIN for the dogs.

[93Bulldog]

So they come on the field with a baseball bat.....interesting. I listen to the game on 107.7 radio last week and those announcers are great. Jim as always does a fantastic job especially with time and score but also which direction they are going. They also don't stumble over each other and talk over each other when a big play happens so you can understand them. Look forward to listening again. I think Athens wins by 7 in this one.

Thanks for the advice.

we will fix the problem - and maybe then you can support your local radio station?

[Iggy25]

So they come on the field with a baseball bat.....interesting. I listen to the game on 107.7 radio last week and those announcers are great. Jim as always does a fantastic job especially with time and score but also which direction they are going. They also don't stumble over each other and talk over each other when a big play happens so you can understand them. Look forward to listening again. I think Athens wins by 7 in this one.

105 does a great job as well! Preview show is Thursday as well as coaches show at 8. Ryan Adams will be on so be sure to tune in. Power 105 and wxtq.com is the only place to tune in online. The problems have been righted on the 105 broadcast. Don't worry

[vctransplant]

a good highlight of Friday's game versus Tri Valley ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7PznyU4CBs

That was pretty cool bulldog.

[vctransplant]

I have watched bother teams this year and Imo Athens will win this game easier than last week. MF definatly has speed and size but think Athens is more disciplined and executes a little better at key positions. Now I watched MF mid season and like all teams who advance deep into the playoffs they have had to have gotten better. But my gut says they cant score with Athens.

[TRENCHFOOT]

a good highlight of Friday's game versus Tri Valley ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7PznyU4CBs

That was pretty cool bulldog.

I agree, nice and clear, clean and up close camera work. Good audio.

[The Oaf]

Nicely done video! Very cool!

[loganlocos]

Stories Rivals (who produced that video) is awesome. Muskingum County is lucky to have them.

[Whs95fan]

Where do the final four and Championship games take place? I know it use to be in Canton but have they moved to The Shoe yet?

[Raider6309]

Where do the final four and Championship games take place? I know it use to be in Canton but have they moved to The Shoe yet?

they are in canton

[93Bulldog]

final 4 (state semis) are just a neutral field I believe.

[bigblue allday]

yes final 4 (state semis) are played on a neutral field and the championship game will be played either in canton or massilon. would be nice if it was played at the shoe

[Ny92]

It will be nice next year when the championship games are in columbus. I've got to admit though it will be hard to beat the atmosphere of canton and massilon. Great places to watch football. It will be hard to capture that experience in the horse shoe with 6000 or 7000 people in that giant stadium.

[doubleplay643]

Alright Bulldogs, back in week 9 I predicted (along with a lot of others) that the Region 9 Finals would be Athens and Marion Franklin. I predicted a loss by Athens then, but it is official lol I just completed by Pick-Em selections and I have Athens winning this one. Simply think this team is figuring out a lot about themselves in Week 11 and 12, and will find a way in Week 13. Good luck Bulldogs, I will be making the 45 minute trek to Logan (and Pizza Crossing) to watch you in Week 13, rooting for SEO in this one.

[Bucknut27]

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[2013] Athens (The Plains, OH) 35, [2013] Marion-Franklin (Columbus, OH) 31