ItsMyOpinion wrote: ↑Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:29 amThis is what my co-workers have been hoping for since Week #6. A Wheelersburg vs Ironton rematch. They believe Wheelersburg will dominate the line of scrimmage and just out tough both Ironton's lines (Offenisve & Defensive). I have no dog in this fight so I will just enjoy the battle. But I am surprised people are saying Wheelerburg is a better team minus one players. I guess time will tell.fbnut wrote: ↑Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:12 amWithout terry burgs the better teamSonny Weaver wrote: ↑Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:06 am Burg has to find a way to stop Terry to have a shot at this one. Definitely will have to man him up with 12 and keep a safety over the top. Remember, defensive PI is 15 yard penalty from the LOS in high school ball, I wouldn't be afraid to grab him early in a route if needed.
Almost like a box & 1 in basketball, I would face guard him at all times, he's most dangerous when he gets squared up with you and uses his lateral quickness/shiftiness. I'll pick my poison and take the chances of him burning me on a go route forcing Schreck into making a good pass as opposed to him getting it on a bubble or quick route.
Here’s what I’ll say, I agree Burg has the better line on both sides (even with injuries), I think Burg is more disciplined & you can expect double digit penalties from Ironton. But I also think Ironton has such an advantage at the skill positions that they can over come all of that.
Burgs path to a win is 1) limit Terrys touches — including in the return game, 2) sustain offensive drives, Burg will need several 5+ minute drives, especially in the first half, 3) Burg will have to play a PERFECT game in all aspects — limit penalties, kick away from Terry, capitalize on mistakes.
Burg won vs a lesser team last week, but things like not getting points before half off a blocked punt & having 10 men on the field for a (blocked) FG absolutely cannot happen