Wheelersburg 42 McNicholas 35 2022

[THEEE_GAME]

I don’t understand throwing stats around and saying no passing game, having a lot of penalties, losing the game and still believing Burg is a better team.

And please know this, I’m a Burg fan! I hope they rebound and get a passing game, stop having penalties and find an identity.

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Neither team played their best and I think total yards were almost dead even. That said I think Ironton has a more explosive and diverse offense. If both teams were perfect, I think Ironton is a couple touchdowns better everyday. Just too much speed and talent.

That may be true, but the stats from Friday’s game does not show that.

I agree. It doesn't. Week 1 is hard to get a real good read in my opinion. However the eye test man, Ironton looked like a division or so higher on the field athletically and that's where I am drawing from. If both teams clicked on all cylinders to me it looks like Ironton just has better horses.

[RBH23]

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Neither team played their best and I think total yards were almost dead even. That said I think Ironton has a more explosive and diverse offense. If both teams were perfect, I think Ironton is a couple touchdowns better everyday. Just too much speed and talent.

That may be true, but the stats from Friday’s game does not show that.

I agree. It doesn't. Week 1 is hard to get a real good read in my opinion. However the eye test man, Ironton looked like a division or so higher on the field athletically and that's where I am drawing from. If both teams clicked on all cylinders to me it looks like Ironton just has better horses.

No doubt about that. It looked like men playing against boys.

Same was true in the playoffs last year. Ironton had a personnel advantage along the lines and with the skilled kids; Burgs only advantage was the kicker. Yet Burg still won; frankly, a game Ironton had no business losing. Now in that game, Ironton made the most mistakes, mostly due to poor play calling. Still can’t believe Ironton passed the ball so many times.

But this year, Burg hung well with them despite making more mistakes. So if Burg could have cut their penalties in half (to align with Ironton’s numbers), Burg may have pulled off the win.

As for Ironton, mistakes were not their problem in this game, play calling was the issue (same as the playoff game last year). No idea what their game plan was or where the coaches were taking the team. Seemed like they were going with “our athletes will eventually make a play” approach to offense.

[THEEE_GAME]

That may be true, but the stats from Friday’s game does not show that.

I agree. It doesn't. Week 1 is hard to get a real good read in my opinion. However the eye test man, Ironton looked like a division or so higher on the field athletically and that's where I am drawing from. If both teams clicked on all cylinders to me it looks like Ironton just has better horses.

No doubt about that. It looked like men playing against boys.

Same was true in the playoffs last year. Ironton had a personnel advantage along the lines and with the skilled kids; Burgs only advantage was the kicker. Yet Burg still won; frankly, a game Ironton had no business losing. Now in that game, Ironton made the most mistakes, mostly due to poor play calling. Still can’t believe Ironton passed the ball so many times.

But this year, Burg hung well with them despite making more mistakes. So if Burg could have cut their penalties in half (to align with Ironton’s numbers), Burg may have pulled off the win.

As for Ironton, mistakes were not their problem in this game, play calling was the issue (same as the playoff game last year). No idea what their game plan was or where the coaches were taking the team. Seemed like they were going with “our athletes will eventually make a play” approach to offense.

I agree with that.

[yabbadabbadoo]

This game tomorrow night will really show us just how good Burg is going to be. If they can play well on the road and possibly get the win that would be a huge jumpstart to them.

Last weeks game proved they can play with anyone IMO!!!

[Paulcrew]

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Neither team played their best and I think total yards were almost dead even. That said I think Ironton has a more explosive and diverse offense. If both teams were perfect, I think Ironton is a couple touchdowns better everyday. Just too much speed and talent.

That may be true, but the stats from Friday’s game does not show that.

I agree. It doesn't. Week 1 is hard to get a real good read in my opinion. However the eye test man, Ironton looked like a division or so higher on the field athletically and that's where I am drawing from. If both teams clicked on all cylinders to me it looks like Ironton just has better horses.

this is so encouraging to me as an Irontin fan. Just three short years ago Burg was the cock of the walk in southern ohio and now after a loss to ironton, the burg is encouraged because Ironton was just so much more talented. I appreciate the honesty from this Seops poster. I happen to agree. Much like 1972-1988, Ironton is the dominant force in southern Ohio. Once we got through some necessary changes, We are
back on top. Great and honest post

[THEEE_GAME]

That may be true, but the stats from Friday’s game does not show that.

I agree. It doesn't. Week 1 is hard to get a real good read in my opinion. However the eye test man, Ironton looked like a division or so higher on the field athletically and that's where I am drawing from. If both teams clicked on all cylinders to me it looks like Ironton just has better horses.

this is so encouraging to me as an Irontin fan. Just three short years ago Burg was the cock of the walk in southern ohio and now after a loss to ironton, the burg is encouraged because Ironton was just so much more talented. I appreciate the honesty from this Seops poster. I happen to agree. Much like 1972-1988, Ironton is the dominant force in southern Ohio. Once we got through some necessary changes, We are
back on top. Great and honest post

And I think what has been lost in the talk of the atheletes is Ironton has also put together a young very elite coaching staff who is not very far removed from competing at a very high and MODERN ( key word) level. Irontons program is only going to grow from here and yes, the transfer portal or whatever anyone wants to call it, is not going to slow down for a program like that. Burg is most def gonna have to level up to keep up. No shade.

[RBH23]

I agree. It doesn't. Week 1 is hard to get a real good read in my opinion. However the eye test man, Ironton looked like a division or so higher on the field athletically and that's where I am drawing from. If both teams clicked on all cylinders to me it looks like Ironton just has better horses.

this is so encouraging to me as an Irontin fan. Just three short years ago Burg was the cock of the walk in southern ohio and now after a loss to ironton, the burg is encouraged because Ironton was just so much more talented. I appreciate the honesty from this Seops poster. I happen to agree. Much like 1972-1988, Ironton is the dominant force in southern Ohio. Once we got through some necessary changes, We are
back on top. Great and honest post

And I think what has been lost in the talk of the atheletes is Ironton has also put together a young very elite coaching staff who is not very far removed from competing at a very high and MODERN ( key word) level. Irontons program is only going to grow from here and yes, the transfer portal or whatever anyone wants to call it, is not going to slow down for a program like that. Burg is most def gonna have to level up to keep up. No shade.

Their offensive play calling has not been at a high or modern level.

[BigSpoon]

I think Burg has trouble stopping their qb. Hes big and can make plays. Should be a close one though.

[Bfan99]

Does Burgfan not announce the football games anymore?

[Mohawks89]

Good luck Burg, bring home the win !

[wobycat]

I heard BurgFan will be there

[522Pirate]

Yes, Burgfan posting on the Facebook they will be there.

[packers80]

Go BURG

[Jeaux Burreaux]

Good luck to the Pirates tonight from Waverly

[art_vandelay]

I think Burg lines up and hits McNick in the mouth tonight. Jones will be more comfortable and hit some passes, and Glover/Lattimore/Darling keep the clock ticking behind the offensive line. Burg players have already played a tough, 4-quarter game last week...how will McNick players respond late 3rd/4th quarter in a tight game? I'll say Burg wins 20-17.*

[VetteMan]

Good luck Burg.

[Itowntiger89]

Burg will get blow out. Mcnick Jumps out to a fast start and jumps on burg early ima say 38-7 at the half

[MrPerfect]

Best of luck Pirates!

[BurgGrad6]

If burg rotates Rucker in the line up the can and will most likely win this game.

[Burg_Grad_77]

Burg scored on their first drive to go up 7-0. McNick ran the KO to the Burg 20 and scored quickly to tie it at 7 each.