I figured I just get it out of the waychicken_coop wrote:Yawwwn. Valley does what EVERYONE said they couldn't do. Wins the SOC II and goes 10-0.28Buck wrote:My heart says Falcons but my head says Injuns. O well, bout time the Injuns get some wins after "dominating" all those years in SOC I.
Valley BIG.
ASIDE from what everyone says, this traditionally has ALWAYS been a good game, granted there have been a blowout or two from both sides...it doesnt happen OFTEN. Since were talking about the last 10 seasons, IS Minford really that far ahead of Valley??????Bleeding Red wrote:Valley is probably too much for Minford. Valley is a very talented and balanced team on both sides of the ball. Minford seems to be their own worst enemy this year. They have alot of talent, they just havent put it all together. They are a young team and will be back on track very soon.
Valley makes the playoffs for the first time since 2005 and second time in the past 10 years. Minford misses it for the first time in the last 5 seasons.
I do however remember the roles being reversed, just a few years ago, and Valley gave Minford all they wanted and almost pulled off a big upset. Hopefully Minford will return that favor Friday night.
Isnt that just what I said without including the yearly numbers?chicken_coop wrote:ASIDE from what everyone says, this traditionally has ALWAYS been a good game, granted there have been a blowout or two from both sides...it doesnt happen OFTEN. Since were talking about the last 10 seasons, IS Minford really that far ahead of Valley??????Bleeding Red wrote:Valley is probably too much for Minford. Valley is a very talented and balanced team on both sides of the ball. Minford seems to be their own worst enemy this year. They have alot of talent, they just havent put it all together. They are a young team and will be back on track very soon.
Valley makes the playoffs for the first time since 2005 and second time in the past 10 years. Minford misses it for the first time in the last 5 seasons.
I do however remember the roles being reversed, just a few years ago, and Valley gave Minford all they wanted and almost pulled off a big upset. Hopefully Minford will return that favor Friday night.
2002 - Valley 21-0
2003 - Valley 35-14 (Minford Playoff team) Co-SOC II champs
2004 - Valley 7-0
2005 - Valley 40-0 (Valley Playoff team)
2006 - Minford 13-7
2007 - Minford 40-0 (Minford Playoff team)
2008 - Minford 10-7 (Minford Playoff team)
2009 - Minford 28-21 (Minford Playoff team) SOC II champs
2010 - Minford 7-6 (Minford Playoff team)
2011 - ???? (Valley Playoff team) SOC II champs
It looks good for a Valley win this year, and they have already clinched a share of the SOC. So, you look at this and in the last 10 season, it's a 5-5 split. Yes, Valley has made the playoffs only twice in the past 10 seasons, however...when they made it in 2005, they are currently one of TWO SOC II schools to make it to a Regional title game (West 2002 state runner up). Minford has 2 SOC II titles (one being CO-champ) and Valley has AT least a Co-title this year (which will probably be an outright) You guys can spin it however you want, but numbers dont lie.
Bleeding Red wrote:Isnt that just what I said without including the yearly numbers?chicken_coop wrote:ASIDE from what everyone says, this traditionally has ALWAYS been a good game, granted there have been a blowout or two from both sides...it doesnt happen OFTEN. Since were talking about the last 10 seasons, IS Minford really that far ahead of Valley??????Bleeding Red wrote:Valley is probably too much for Minford. Valley is a very talented and balanced team on both sides of the ball. Minford seems to be their own worst enemy this year. They have alot of talent, they just havent put it all together. They are a young team and will be back on track very soon.
Valley makes the playoffs for the first time since 2005 and second time in the past 10 years. Minford misses it for the first time in the last 5 seasons.
I do however remember the roles being reversed, just a few years ago, and Valley gave Minford all they wanted and almost pulled off a big upset. Hopefully Minford will return that favor Friday night.
2002 - Valley 21-0
2003 - Valley 35-14 (Minford Playoff team) Co-SOC II champs
2004 - Valley 7-0
2005 - Valley 40-0 (Valley Playoff team)
2006 - Minford 13-7
2007 - Minford 40-0 (Minford Playoff team)
2008 - Minford 10-7 (Minford Playoff team)
2009 - Minford 28-21 (Minford Playoff team) SOC II champs
2010 - Minford 7-6 (Minford Playoff team)
2011 - ???? (Valley Playoff team) SOC II champs
It looks good for a Valley win this year, and they have already clinched a share of the SOC. So, you look at this and in the last 10 season, it's a 5-5 split. Yes, Valley has made the playoffs only twice in the past 10 seasons, however...when they made it in 2005, they are currently one of TWO SOC II schools to make it to a Regional title game (West 2002 state runner up). Minford has 2 SOC II titles (one being CO-champ) and Valley has AT least a Co-title this year (which will probably be an outright) You guys can spin it however you want, but numbers dont lie.
And the year I was talking about was 2008. Minford was headed to the playoffs and Valley was 5-4 coming into the game. Final score was 10-7 and it was a dandy of a ballgame. Valley just about played the role of spoiler that year.
The "VILLE" ??? Would that be Sciotoville or Lucasville or Hicksville or..........?FIDO wrote:That soft schedule must have really paid big dividends in the "VILLE".
I remember that our junior year, when we showed up, the Falcons were AMPED, with all these life size posters and signs and sayings..Crab's brother wrote:I don't think these teams ever overlook the other. Too many friends, family, girlfriends, and random hookups between the two. While it appears that Minford may have quit the past few weeks, they will bring it Friday.
I know that we went over there my Junior year riding a 40 game regular season win streak and had to score twice in the final 6 minutes to beat a 5-4 (maybe 6-3?) Minford team. I have also seen 2 other 9-0 Valley teams struggle to beat bad (3-6/4-5) Minford teams 14-0.
I fully expect Valley to win, but it won't (or at least shouldn't be) easy.
I think they already have it in their heads Valley is going to beat them I have talked to a few of minfords starters and thats what their telling me will see.....?chicken_coop wrote:I remember that our junior year, when we showed up, the Falcons were AMPED, with all these life size posters and signs and sayings..Crab's brother wrote:I don't think these teams ever overlook the other. Too many friends, family, girlfriends, and random hookups between the two. While it appears that Minford may have quit the past few weeks, they will bring it Friday.
I know that we went over there my Junior year riding a 40 game regular season win streak and had to score twice in the final 6 minutes to beat a 5-4 (maybe 6-3?) Minford team. I have also seen 2 other 9-0 Valley teams struggle to beat bad (3-6/4-5) Minford teams 14-0.
I fully expect Valley to win, but it won't (or at least shouldn't be) easy.
I've heard several people say that that was a sad situation back then because Valley may have had a good team or two then but nobody will ever know because their coach wouldn't schedule them any competition even in their non-league games. Is that true ? They said it wasn't the boys fault and that is why it was so sad. The boys just had to play the little, weak teams that was put before them and consequently nobody will ever know if they were really ever any good or not.Crab's brother wrote:
I know that we went over there my Junior year riding a 40 game regular season win streak
Here4Fun wrote:This game is going to be so much fun watching Valley is going to role big time in this one even if minford does show up to play its not going to do them any good....!!!!!!
Valley 54 Waverly 14 It kinda was a walk in the park ...!!!!! and 31 points didnt get it When Waverly had 35FIDO wrote:This game will be decided by less than 10. Minford put up 31 against Waverly and that's pretty strong. Those who think it will be a "walk in the park" could be very disappointed..
SPAMONY wrote:I will be interested to see if Crabtree takes his foot off the gas to rest and protect his starters for the playoffs or puts his heal through the floorboard if he gets the chance!
No love lost in this one!!!!
He's not dumb, I don't think he risks and injury 'trying to prove a point'. He knows this team is really good and primed for a playoff run if at 100% health.blue53 wrote:SPAMONY wrote:I will be interested to see if Crabtree takes his foot off the gas to rest and protect his starters for the playoffs or puts his heal through the floorboard if he gets the chance!
No love lost in this one!!!!
I have been wondering the same thing.
Wouldn't expect anything else... If things aren't going well, might as well tear others down and stir the pot. Very nice job of twisting things! You couldn't be more wrong but very nice attempt windy dinky doo!wink wrote:I've heard several people say that that was a sad situation back then because Valley may have had a good team or two then but nobody will ever know because their coach wouldn't schedule them any competition even in their non-league games. Is that true ? They said it wasn't the boys fault and that is why it was so sad. The boys just had to play the little, weak teams that was put before them and consequently nobody will ever know if they were really ever any good or not.Crab's brother wrote:
I know that we went over there my Junior year riding a 40 game regular season win streak
If the 40 home game winning streak was ongoing in you and Coop's junior year it must have been your senior year that the string stopped and the team faded somewhat. I never did hear who stopped your string, musta been some big D3 powerhouse that finally sneaked onto your schedule huh?
forward wrote:Hey Bleeding Red i never did read a responce from you as to why you were at the Burg\Valley game rather than up to Waverly cheering on your falcons in that oh so embarassing 2nd half........ZERO yards in the second half........Really?
Now you are over on the Burg thread giving West their defensive game plan, thats funny right there i dont care who you are!! Here is a game plan for Valley start the Minford bus at halftime and they Falcons will crawl on, it wont matter if they are at home........ I think Valley should one up Waverly and spot Minford 40 points...........just to make it intersting!
