Week 8 - Waverly @ West

[Westfan]

Playing another passing team. Based on what Wheelersburg and others have done, we should be able to run the ball and win.

Would like to see us use this and the Northwest game to get more balanced in our play calling. We can probably win out primarily running the ball, but if we want to advance in the playoffs we have to be more diverse, and I don't mean just throwing. Would love to see some Jet action out of the double wing stuff. Some reverses, screens, whatever, to spice it up and put the defense on their heels. I guess similar to what Ohio State did on offense from one week to another. They went from barely scoring 7 points at home to moving the ball at will against Nebraska on the road because they used their speed and become more diverse. I know it's high school and college, but getting the defense on their heels more will open the run game up that much more. We can't be afraid to take chances.

Also I miss the pistole formation that was so good to us in 2008. It opened the field up for us and I think it's a mistake not to use it in some form. From what I've seen, we haven't ran it since. Maybe a little Wild Sider (wildcat) with Auger.

[A-Town Big Dog]

West should win but Bulldog country will be pulling for the Tigers.

[fan4sure]

Tiger bait on the hook for them SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!! GO WEST

[noles_fan]

Need to turn them loose and spread the field. We need to use are skilled players in a more explosive way. Spread the field and create mismatches and better running lanes for the backs. Siderman your right about the double wing stuff defently would put defenses on their heels.

[BigBlueNation]

I would say that the boys will be really fired up this week after our lose to Valley. I would like to see us open up the play book for the rest of the season we need to borrow Valleys, would love to see Levi in the shotgun with a single back to help him out if he gets in trouble dump it off to rb. We have several guys with good hands to make big plays after the catch. I will agree we will be fine the next 2 weeks with just running the ball but come week 10 and beyond we need to be more balanced on offense or we could be in trouble.

[ZacBrownBand]

West, for sure

[ManitouDan]

bad time to visiting the sharks . sharks are angry .

[wobycat]

West wins 42 - 21

[playtowin]

Waverly got 1 player back that was injured the first day of contact.

[wobycat]

[playtowin]

1 senior offensive lineman returned on Friday night against Wheelersburg.

[wobycat]

[playtowin]

Misinformed indeed, the only changes that were made for the Tigers on Friday night were the return of the 1 offensive lineman, we moved 1 kid on defense, and had 1 new starter on defense.

[smurray]

Waverly got the WR back a couple weeks ago.

[osu 77]

Need to turn them loose and spread the field. We need to use are skilled players in a more explosive way. Spread the field and create mismatches and better running lanes for the backs. Siderman your right about the double wing stuff defently would put defenses on their heels.

I agree but there are some more important things the West Fans need to think about moving forward with their program in the future.

[BigBlueNation]

The last three games with Waverly has been really bad for the Tigers dont' see this one being any different.

[Jesco White]

I fully expect West to dominate this game from the opening kick-off until the final whistle. I would find it a bit strange if West suddenly goes away from the power running game that they have used all season, simply due to the outcome of one game. I think West's success in the passing game is a direct result of their running game. I know that some West fans seem to think it's a result of their athletes, but I just haven't seen that in the two games I've seen them play this year. I think they'll be just fine focusing on the running game and taking advantage of the opportunities it affords them in the passing game, using their fine QB's best asset which seems to be the head on his shoulders. He makes good decisions with the football and I believe West's best chance to continued success moving forward is to pound the ball on the ground and allow Ratliff to make the right decisions by going up top 7-10 times per game.

[Westfan]

Waverly seems to be getting better, but if West's plays ball, they should win handily. Then we have Northwest. Reality, West has 2 weeks to get ready for Wheelersburg. Win that one, and we may have another shot at Valley, which I'm sure the kids want. I think the loss to valley could be a good thing to refocus the guys. I think they were overconfident going into the game and valley played as if they had something to prove.

West is a running team. They should and will stay that way. We don't need to pass 20 times a game, but we do need to be more balanced. We need to use our speed and stretch the field like we have at times with the running game. When they do that we are hard to defend.

[coop]

I agree...its not like West got beat by NW (no offense to NW) but the sky is not falling. Valley is just a darn GOOD football team. I think Jesco was spot on....pound pound pound...uh oh someone is wide open.

[DIDO]

Good luck West.