Week 8: Athens (7-0) (2-0) at Vinton County (4-3) (1-1)

[indianabuck]

Will Athens continue to average 50+ a game or will an improved Viking squad slow them down some at home.

[93Bulldog]

Kind of a bad match-up for the Vikes - they have been burned by the pass the last two games vs Gallia and Meigs.

Wade Jerell: 12-18-319 yds and 6 TD's
Sheets/Bartrum: 15-21-282 yds and 2 TD's

[vctransplant]

Kind of a bad match-up for the Vikes - they have been burned by the pass the last two games vs Gallia and Meigs.

Wade Jerell: 12-18-319 yds and 6 TD's
Sheets/Bartrum: 15-21-282 yds and 2 TD's

Don't forget about Alexander as they were very successful with the pass. Our only hope is to keep the Bulldog offense off the field. That means long drawn out drives and stops on D. Clock management. Lets go Vikes.

[Orange and Brown]

Let's hope the Vikes can keep the dogs under 70........in the first half.

VC is much improved but Athens new the score again this week.

[93Bulldog]

Kind of a bad match-up for the Vikes - they have been burned by the pass the last three games vs Gallia, Alexander and Meigs.

Wade Jerell: 12-18-319 yds and 6 TD's
Brody McGrath: 17-37-255 and 4 TD's.
Sheets/Bartrum: 15-21-282 yds and 2 TD's

[doubleplay643]

Clearly Athens goal for VC, Meigs and NY is to get some good reps in for the starters in the first 2 and a half to 3 quarters, avoid any injuries.

VC is a most improved team along with Meigs this year obviously, but I think if any team gives the Bulldogs any test until week 11 it will be Meigs...and look for that to be only for a half or so.

Athens biggest problem to face in week 11 or 12 or 13 will be how do they react when facing someone that can shut them down or be behind by a score or two, as they have not had any adversity whatsoever this year...unless you count the Jamboree game lol with Trimble.

But hey, good luck Vikings take it to one of the best teams in SE Ohio right now and see what happens...that is why they play the game after all.

[vctransplant]

Kind of a bad match-up for the Vikes - they have been burned by the pass the last three games vs Gallia, Alexander and Meigs.

Wade Jerell: 12-18-319 yds and 6 TD's
Brody McGrath: 17-37-255 and 4 TD's.
Sheets/Bartrum: 15-21-282 yds and 2 TD's

Nice Bulldog. I knew you or Dundas would have them stats. Plus got to give credit where it is due. McGrath did very well against us too.

[Ty Webb]

VC will have to play a perfect game to even have a chance in this one. Athens is just too strong.


I just hope I get to run into 93Bulldog so I can book him for a Viking Roundball Podcast.

[93Bulldog]

VC will have to play a perfect game to even have a chance in this one. Athens is just too strong.


I just hope I get to run into 93Bulldog so I can book him for a Viking Roundball Podcast.

You would have seen me Friday at Meigs if you were their ... but you were probably golfing or something.

#fairweatheredfan

[Ty Webb]

"their" is possessive, You meant to say "there" but that's OK. Where did you graduate from Doggie?

You're right, though, I was golfing.

[noreply66]

How bout you guys meeting near half way and play this at Logan.....lol

[zebra77]

Bulldogs longest drive Fri. nite was 5:10 in the second half by the jv's, longest by the starters was 1:17. U can do the math!

[Raider6309]

Another offensive explosion

[Jesco White]

Athens will put up another basketball score!! The scary thing is, they've had games where their point total would be a lot of points for a hoops team!! They're definitely impressive on that side of the ball.

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[McArthur General]

We have no chance in this game, can't defend the pass and our predictability on offense, we simply can't. The only way we have a chance, if the Athens starting 22 trip and break their ankles getting off the bus, but even then, I give us a 50/50 chance. I can see this game getting ugly. The Vikings cannot defend the pass, they have made average qbs look like superstars, what's going to happen when a superstar like Burrow throws on them? Another thing, the Vikings lost their best pass rusher for the year. I can see this game getting into the 60's by the third quarter, the only reason why it won't end up in the 80's, unlike Alexander, we will be able to take time off the clock, mercifully.

[Dundas]

We have no chance in this game, can't defend the pass and our predictability on offense, we simply can't. The only way we have a chance, if the Athens starting 22 trip and break their ankles getting off the bus, but even then, I give us a 50/50 chance. I can see this game getting ugly. The Vikings cannot defend the pass, they have made average qbs look like superstars, what's going to happen when a superstar like Burrow throws on them? Another thing, the Vikings lost their best pass rusher for the year. I can see this game getting into the 60's by the third quarter, the only reason why it won't end up in the 80's, unlike Alexander, we will be able to take time off the clock, mercifully.

Couldn't say it better myself.

[Raider6309]

I feel this will be 55 to 14. VC will run and burrow wont play in the second half. Athens never blows out VC more than 50

[McArthur General]

I'm not sure we can get 14 points. Maybe, if we can throw on their freshmen late in the fourth.

[moonshine]

Another weak opponent!