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

[OrginialYouKnow]

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

How about U GUYS juss keep them from putting up 83!!!!! Should be your goal!!

[McArthur General]

Sum it up, I think that would be easy enough, we run the ball too much, especially between the tackles because we are too predictable.

[OrginialYouKnow]

If u think ANYTHING is easy against the BULLDOGS ur are OUT OF YOUR MIND!!!! If ur plan is run ball 3 times and out and try to control the clock GOOD luck because ur gonna get the same results Alex got IMBARSSESD!!!

[Dundas]

Imbarssed? Is that a compliment? Alex threw the ball a ton which stopped the clock. VC runs the ball which will allow the clock to move. Its simple. Athens will score but VC will put together some drives that will waste time.

[Skiisme]

Sum it up, don't be too over confident about your teams talent. You have a very good team and walk all over teams in this area. Just don't forget what happened last year in the playoffs to your invincible team. That team from the West is still around this year! Looking forward to the playoffs and see what happens!

[Skiisme]

Sad to hear that Sean Caudill tore his ACL last Friday night. Good player that will be missed by the Vikings.

[moonshine]

Because of the Bullpuppies weak schedule Marion Franklin 6-1 has knocked the bullpuppies out of 1st place in the region!

[A-Town Big Dog]

Sum it up, don't be too over confident about your teams talent. You have a very good team and walk all over teams in this area. Just don't forget what happened last year in the playoffs to your invincible team. That team from the West is still around this year! Looking forward to the playoffs and see what happens!

I don't believe he is an Athens fan.

[A-Town Big Dog]

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.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Athens have a bit of a letdown this week. Coach Adams said prior to the game last week that the way he kept the players motivated was the quest for a perfect half of football and they played nearly flawless in the first half last week. I'm not saying that Athens won't win but I don't think they will be quite as sharp this week and I believe the score will be closer than a lot of people think.

[bengals01]

Because of the Bullpuppies weak schedule Marion Franklin 6-1 has knocked the bullpuppies out of 1st place in the region!

Region 9 ‐ 1. Cols. Marion‐Franklin (6‐1) 15.2643, 2. The Plains Athens (7‐0) 15.25, 3. Chillicothe (6‐1) 13.0714, 4.
Circleville Logan Elm (6‐1) 12.9143, 5. Dover (5‐2) 12.0306, 6. Cols. Brookhaven (5‐2) 11.3947, 7. New Philadelphia
(6‐1) 10.9357, 8. Granville (5‐2) 9.8857,

I think you would like to be in the top 4 so you get a home game. other than that any of the 8 can win the region. these no. will change by the end of the season. Athens is still (Projected 27.35 Harbin points (divisor 100), projected #1 seed).

[Binary]

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.

A couple things Athens could do to help solve the underlined problem above: They could have the starting 11 on defense fall down on the snap of the first 3 or 4 VC possessions, thus allowing VC to score a few times. Then on offense have Burrow throw the ball to the VC LB's on the first 3 or 4 offensive snaps. That would allow them to see what it is like to have to come from behind. They should start each quarter that way, so they would have a reason for the starters to play all four quarters as well. If they go through this process during the final three regular season games it should help prepare them for weeks 11, 12, 13,... Just a thought.

[93Bulldog]

Sad to hear that Sean Caudill tore his ACL last Friday night. Good player that will be missed by the Vikings.

Sorry to hear to that!!!

I was looking forward to seeing what Sean could do on the hardwoord this winter.

[hawkeyepierce]

Sad to hear that Sean Caudill tore his ACL last Friday night. Good player that will be missed by the Vikings.

Sorry to hear to that!!!

I was looking forward to seeing what Sean could do on the hardwoord this winter.

We all were.

[OrginialYouKnow]

Sum it up, don't be too over confident about your teams talent. You have a very good team and walk all over teams in this area. Just don't forget what happened last year in the playoffs to your invincible team. That team from the West is still around this year! Looking forward to the playoffs and see what happens!

I don't believe he is an Athens fan.

A-Town Big Dog..... Do u know me?????

[A-Town Big Dog]

Sum it up, don't be too over confident about your teams talent. You have a very good team and walk all over teams in this area. Just don't forget what happened last year in the playoffs to your invincible team. That team from the West is still around this year! Looking forward to the playoffs and see what happens!

I don't believe he is an Athens fan.

A-Town Big Dog..... Do u know me?????

Nope, I don't think so. I said I don't believe you are a Athens fan (not the primary team you pull for anyway), am I wrong in that? I really can't tell for sure who you pull for, you are all over the map with most of your posts.

[A-Town Big Dog]

Sum it up, don't be too over confident about your teams talent. You have a very good team and walk all over teams in this area. Just don't forget what happened last year in the playoffs to your invincible team. That team from the West is still around this year! Looking forward to the playoffs and see what happens!

That team from the WEST may still be out there but they are in a different region this year so the only way we could see them would be in the state semi-final and win or lose I would be just fine with that. :122245

[McArthur General]

Big pep rally tonight and bonfire. Parade starts at 6:30. I don't know why.....................................................

[Dundas]

Lets go Vikes!! Shock the world!

[moonshine]

Another lopsided victory over a weak team!

Bullpuppies 64

Vikings 21

[Dundas]

Another lopsided victory over a weak team!

Bullpuppies 64

Vikings 21

Apparently Gallia, Watkins, Warren, Fairland, Jackson, Wellston, Alex and VC are all weak teams.