Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)

[burggrad_00]

BURG!!

depends on how well/if west can stop the run/long plays.

I think that BURG is too much for West, and most of the players remember last years game....look out Siders!!


We are...The BURG!!!

[Westfan]

BURG!!

depends on how well/if west can stop the run/long plays.

I think that BURG is too much for West, and most of the players remember last years game....look out Siders!!


We are...The BURG!!!

looking at your location. Where is Wheekersburg? Must be from the same family as the Minford poster that goes by Faclons Forever.

[seasick80]

I apologize to the falcon faithful. I got caught up in alot of posts and was really unhappy with some of them posting how Minford is so dominate after beating Burg that I blew a gasket. Minford is a VERY good team and worthy of their status this year!

[seasick80]

Pwest will want to pass. They know Burg will key on Pendleton all night. Murphy will also be keyed but in high school football, passing gets u yards in bunches and Burg must be ready. They havent been the best at pass protection but they have been awesome at pressure against the qb. That may be the key against Wests young oline. If West knows that, then the LBs need to make sure the quick passes by West are covered. LOL, it comes down to Wests Oline vs Burgs Dline. I like our chances especially at home. Cant wait. Pendleton, Shank, Craigmiles, Murphy, Lang. Best backs in SOC2 so far (Slone is great also for Minford) in 1 game!!

[Mad-Dogg]

should be a very interesting week 10

[Stu Pedasso]

could be a long night for west unless coach triplett tries something else other than between the tackles, rarely does west opt to go wide ,or pass."Woody" style ball just is'nt successful like it was.Good luck to both teams and an injury free game

[sports87]

for anyone who really cares about how west got the name siders in 1984 coach Mike Brown was talking to coach Dick Tipton about how everone called us Westsiders so he came up with the name Siders and the conversation got out to the football team and they went out on Thursday night ( Oct. 4th) and painted the word "Siders" on the hill by the bell and thats how the "Siders" name came about.

[black76]

could be a long night for west unless coach triplett tries something else other than between the tackles, rarely does west opt to go wide ,or pass."Woody" style ball just is'nt successful like it was.Good luck to both teams and an injury free game

Guess you could tell that one to Coach Lutz. As a retired coach myself, I am CERTAIN Triplett has way more than that in his playbook! How did he beat Burg the last 2 of 3 years then? He beat Burg as Ironton's head coach, then lost first year at West, and won again last year. Hmmm...

Good Luck West! Have a great game!
OH--Just a comment on ALL these threads:
This new way of internet communication regarding high school sports without identifying oneself is like a cross between bad Reality tv and h.... Too much hate and deceit.

[fbnut]

could be a long night for west unless coach triplett tries something else other than between the tackles, rarely does west opt to go wide ,or pass."Woody" style ball just is'nt successful like it was.Good luck to both teams and an injury free game

Guess you could tell that one to Coach Lutz. As a retired coach myself, I am certain Triplett has way more than that in his playbook anyway. How did he beat Burg the last 2 of 3 years then? He beat Burg as Ironton's head coach, then lost first year at West, and won again last year. Hmmm...

Good Luck West! Have a great game!

cramps

[Westfan]

could be a long night for west unless coach triplett tries something else other than between the tackles, rarely does west opt to go wide ,or pass."Woody" style ball just is'nt successful like it was.Good luck to both teams and an injury free game

If West's style doesn't work, then please explain how West wasn't challenged in the 4th quarter of any game last year until week 12. Please explain how Ironton is probably going to play for the title in Region 15 running a much more conservative style than West does. West has a great coach and style. The difference from last year to this year is mature experienced players versus a bunch of sophomores and juniors. As a Minford fan, you will see the difference next year. Minford won't have a crop of 3 year starters playing a bunch of kids. After week 7 next year, ask this same question again, please.

You sound like one of these SEC fans who think you can't win unless you throw the ball all-over the field. It is true, you need to mix it up, but you also must have the personel to due everything you want to do. Out of the 6 state title winners last year, about 4 of them were pure running teams.

West will give it all they have against Burg this Week. They may loose. Regardless, this will be the last regular season loss West will have for a least the next 2 years. Mark it down.

[fuzzhead]

I do think West will beat Minford next year and will probably at least share the SOCII Title. But to say they won't lose a regular season game for the next two years??? That's either very bold or very stupid.

[fbnut]

could be a long night for west unless coach triplett tries something else other than between the tackles, rarely does west opt to go wide ,or pass."Woody" style ball just is'nt successful like it was.Good luck to both teams and an injury free game

If West's style doesn't work, then please explain how West wasn't challenged in the 4th quarter of any game last year until week 12. Please explain how Ironton is probably going to play for the title in Region 15 running a much more conservative style than West does. West has a great coach and style. The difference from last year to this year is mature experienced players versus a bunch of sophomores and juniors. As a Minford fan, you will see the difference next year. Minford won't have a crop of 3 year starters playing a bunch of kids. After week 7 next year, ask this same question again, please.

You sound like one of these SEC fans who think you can't win unless you throw the ball all-over the field. It is true, you need to mix it up, but you also must have the personel to due everything you want to do. Out of the 6 state title winners last year, about 4 of them were pure running teams.
West will give it all they have against Burg this Week. They may loose. Regardless, this will be the last regular season loss West will have for a least the next 2 years. Mark it down.

Last yr week 10 wasn't the score 14-7 and your opponent driving into your territory late in the 4th. Some people might consider that being challenged.

[Mad-Dogg]

yes fbnut last years game was 14-7. it poured rain the whole game

cal preps:

Wheelersburg 31
West 14

[Mikenmike]

could be a long night for west unless coach triplett tries something else other than between the tackles, rarely does west opt to go wide ,or pass."Woody" style ball just is'nt successful like it was.Good luck to both teams and an injury free game

If West's style doesn't work, then please explain how West wasn't challenged in the 4th quarter of any game last year until week 12. Please explain how Ironton is probably going to play for the title in Region 15 running a much more conservative style than West does. West has a great coach and style. The difference from last year to this year is mature experienced players versus a bunch of sophomores and juniors. As a Minford fan, you will see the difference next year. Minford won't have a crop of 3 year starters playing a bunch of kids. After week 7 next year, ask this same question again, please.


You sound like one of these SEC fans who think you can't win unless you throw the ball all-over the field. It is true, you need to mix it up, but you also must have the personel to due everything you want to do. Out of the 6 state title winners last year, about 4 of them were pure running teams.

West will give it all they have against Burg this Week. They may loose. Regardless, this will be the last regular season loss West will have for a least the next 2 years. Mark it down.

I love when people think they know what they are talking about. Minford only has 3 guys that are 3 year starters (Alley-LT,McCormick-RB, and Oesch-QB) not sure how that is a "crop" of 3 year starters. As for that little prediction about not a single regular season loss for the next two years,i t will be a shame when minford surprises some west fans next year or when west loses to burg next year as well. Not sure why everyone seems to think minford will be so terrible next year there is alot of talent coming back. But lets not make this about minford I just couldn't resist not commenting on that hilarious prediction.

[black76]

[black76]

Guess you could tell that one to Coach Lutz. As a retired coach myself, I am CERTAIN Triplett has way more than that in his playbook! How did he beat Burg the last 2 of 3 years then? He beat Burg as Ironton's head coach, then lost first year at West, and won again last year. Hmmm...

Good Luck West! Have a great game!
OH--Just a comment on ALL these threads:
This new way of internet communication regarding high school sports without identifying oneself is like a cross between bad Reality tv and h.... Too much hate and deceit.[/quote]

Exactly my point.

[Stu Pedasso]

i've seen them play twice and talked with my old coach whom has seen them play two other different games and "woody" ball worked in game 1 because west was in better shape , and they have had success with that plan, but when there is 8 in the box and your not moving the ball imo, it's time to do something different.I realize you gotta play the hand you're dealt,but not even a quick pitch or sweep,I'm just like everyone else on here I guess just stating my opinion on what I observe.

[Westfan]

Last years game was never in doubt. Burg had 1 big play, the toss to Craigmiles. Other than that they couldn't move the ball. Coach got up 14 and went conservative. That rain hurt West just as much as it did Burg. West ran 1 play out of the pistol that had been so good for them all year for fear of fumbling. The difference was West was able to adapt because they had bigger and better backs. That was the difference.

Laugh all you want at my prediction. I'll stand by it. The whole SOC II minus Valley will take a big step back next year. Only Valley and West return their core of players. Of the OVC teams we play, RH will be better, but still not good enough. The others are bad. The only other team left is Portsmouth. That will be our toughest game.

West has not lost a Freshman or JV game in 2 years now. They are loaded with talent. Most games aren't even close. These Freshmen murder every team they play, like the 62-0 Burg game. Add them to about 17 returning starters (a majority of them sophomores), and I feel good about the future.

[Mikenmike]

Oh well in that case would it be in the best interest for the rest of the soc to form one school so we can even compete with west?

[Burg#1]

Last years game was never in doubt. Burg had 1 big play, the toss to Craigmiles. Other than that they couldn't move the ball. Coach got up 14 and went conservative. That rain hurt West just as much as it did Burg. West ran 1 play out of the pistol that had been so good for them all year for fear of fumbling. The difference was West was able to adapt because they had bigger and better backs. That was the difference.

Laugh all you want at my prediction. I'll stand by it. The whole SOC II minus Valley will take a big step back next year. Only Valley and West return their core of players. Of the OVC teams we play, RH will be better, but still not good enough. The others are bad. The only other team left is Portsmouth. That will be our toughest game.

West has not lost a Freshman or JV game in 2 years now. They are loaded with talent. Most games aren't even close. These Freshmen murder every team they play, like the 62-0 Burg game. Add them to about 17 returning starters (a majority of them sophomores), and I feel good about the future.

we probably shouldnt play the game then if you guys are going to be so much better than everyone else. lol