Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
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Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
West has talent, but young talent and they are capable of pulling it all together for one game. On the other hand, Burg is playing well right now. A lot on the line in this game. It should be a good one.
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
I love all the Coaches on this web site and how they would Coach a Team of Kids.
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
OSU 77 wrote:I love all the Coaches on this web site and how they would Coach a Team of Kids.
I love how you always act like everyone is trying to be a coach.Coaches are to be judged by thier desicions and wins + losses bottom line.Thats just the way todays society is if you don't like it don't read the sports page.Some people are better coaches just like some kids are better qb's.Coaches are not perfect and people are allowed to point out when they make a mistake.Nobody has said anything about a coach that belittles him as a person but to say that a coach has trouble calling an offense is just stating an opinion.Remember this is a public forum that asks people to voice thier opinions on certain situations pertaining to our local sports.
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Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
fanatic23 wrote:OSU 77 wrote:I love all the Coaches on this web site and how they would Coach a Team of Kids.
I love how you always act like everyone is trying to be a coach.Coaches are to be judged by thier desicions and wins + losses bottom line.Thats just the way todays society is if you don't like it don't read the sports page.Some people are better coaches just like some kids are better qb's.Coaches are not perfect and people are allowed to point out when they make a mistake.Nobody has said anything about a coach that belittles him as a person but to say that a coach has trouble calling an offense is just stating an opinion.Remember this is a public forum that asks people to voice thier opinions on certain situations pertaining to our local sports.
Somebody must have a guilty conscious I don’t so guess who? That's right this is a public forum remember that when you throw your opinion out there for everyone to read.
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Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
When it comes to there 2 you can forget about records...ANYTHING can happen.
I do think that with West being "younger" might hurt them, but they have some great players, so IDK!
I kno that West lost to PHS and BURG, well.....Killed them, that dnt mean a lot, lets jus hope that it does!!!
Here is to a GREAT High School ball game between 2 great schools...injury free as well!
Good LUCK PIRATES!!! No matter what happens, GREAT year as always...All of WHEELERSBURG is proud of you...
We are...The BURG!!!
I do think that with West being "younger" might hurt them, but they have some great players, so IDK!
I kno that West lost to PHS and BURG, well.....Killed them, that dnt mean a lot, lets jus hope that it does!!!
Here is to a GREAT High School ball game between 2 great schools...injury free as well!
Good LUCK PIRATES!!! No matter what happens, GREAT year as always...All of WHEELERSBURG is proud of you...
We are...The BURG!!!
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
OSU 77 wrote:I love all the Coaches on this web site and how they would Coach a Team of Kids.
Since you put your post right after mine, I would take it you were refering to me, and if you were I was not critizing Triplett or anyone on his staff...Triplett is a good man and a good coach...If you read some of my other posts, I have support Triplett 100% and understand what hes trying to do...I would imagine the comment in which I said "the coaches need to get the kids in the right places" is the one that made you comment that, if you took that as me trying to coach or critizing the staff I aplogize, but no coach is perfect, and I feel because of injury and other factors some of the players were not in the position they performed the best at, but you have to look at it like this, he hasn't even been there 4 years so he hasn't had a class of kids that were in his program for 4 years, and its easy for someone like myself or other posters on here to say stuff from the outside looking in...its a lot different when you're in the grind during the season trying to win a football game...I just wanted to clarify that I wasn't putting down West's staff I think they are the best to there in a long time
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
I think coach Triplett is great for the West program, and I support him 100%. I only go back as far as Tipton, but in my opinion he is by far the best all-around coach we have had and I hope he stays here another 20 years. He and his wife have been great for the community. Very down to earth people that don't have a chip on their shoulder. I think we need a big showing from the fans friday and support the staff and players. Try to end this season on a high and go into next year with big goals in mind.
Team has got to believe. West can win this game. We need focus and 100% effort physically and mentally for 48 minutes. If they do that, it could be a special night.
Team has got to believe. West can win this game. We need focus and 100% effort physically and mentally for 48 minutes. If they do that, it could be a special night.
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Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
I am really pulling for West in this one since Minford won against both teams and the playoff points shouldnt really be different.
But.......Burg is fast and stronger up front than West is IMO. Burg's D line can be suspect and West will have to find a way to exploit a weak area or two and make their power game work (run unbalanced alot?). I think West is going to have to run some trickery and throw everything including the kitchen sink at Burg and hope to get out in front early and frustrate West.
There really are not alot of weaknesses with Burg's team. Burg I am sure knows that Minford stopped West's running game and forced them to throw the ball. They also know that several teams had alot of sucess putting the ball up in the air against West. I look for Burg to do the same to exploit West's weak areas.
Oh and one more thing........
OAF? WHERE YOU AT?
But.......Burg is fast and stronger up front than West is IMO. Burg's D line can be suspect and West will have to find a way to exploit a weak area or two and make their power game work (run unbalanced alot?). I think West is going to have to run some trickery and throw everything including the kitchen sink at Burg and hope to get out in front early and frustrate West.
There really are not alot of weaknesses with Burg's team. Burg I am sure knows that Minford stopped West's running game and forced them to throw the ball. They also know that several teams had alot of sucess putting the ball up in the air against West. I look for Burg to do the same to exploit West's weak areas.
Oh and one more thing........
OAF? WHERE YOU AT?
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Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
Since we are talking Burg' and West football I would also like to let everyone know that Burg' 4th and West 4th play this Saturday for the Pee Wee Superbowl at "The Rock" at 5:30pm. The West 6th grade team also plays for the Superbowl against East at 7:00Pm at the same place. The up and coming Senators have been there supporting these high school kids all year and I would like to call them out to be there in support of the youngsters. What a great weekend of football to come. Go West on Friday night at Burg, and Go West Saturday evening at the Rock. Hope to see everyone there supporting the schools!!!!!!
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
Oaf wont show after all the trash he talked Valley-West week, and he ate his words....no smiley faces since then.
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Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
chicken_coop wrote:Oaf wont show after all the trash he talked Valley-West week, and he ate his words....no smiley faces since then.
Coop- you have to admit he was VERY funny. His computer may have melted after West went down to Valley. It was still a better board with him.
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Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
Sorry folks, Burg cannot pass the ball. They get by with passes here and there. But if they had a successful passing game it would be utilized. Lang doesnt have the arm for a successful pass attack.
As any "real" Burg fan. One that can take and give criticism. (which is few I may add) I've been watchin Burg games for years and you strike a nerve when u give any criticism.
But any real fan will tell u the pass DEF and OFF is par to below!
Yeah yeah I know who am I hearing it from cause the ppl u are sitting by say they look great! Well they dont! I sit right smack dab in middle and I hear it from all over that Passing is nonexistant! That is why Burg cannot and will not get any further than the 2nd round!
Now that I tossed the meat out...... dogs attack!
As any "real" Burg fan. One that can take and give criticism. (which is few I may add) I've been watchin Burg games for years and you strike a nerve when u give any criticism.
But any real fan will tell u the pass DEF and OFF is par to below!
Yeah yeah I know who am I hearing it from cause the ppl u are sitting by say they look great! Well they dont! I sit right smack dab in middle and I hear it from all over that Passing is nonexistant! That is why Burg cannot and will not get any further than the 2nd round!
Now that I tossed the meat out...... dogs attack!
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
neutron man---go support minford and valley if you want to see passing. well wait a min. minford didnt throw the ball on us-- so go watch valley pass the ball. well wait a min. valley really didnt throw the ball on us either but 3-4 times with success. maybe u could watch Liberty Union, amanda, ironton, they dont pass much either--uh. go watch jackson or logan they pass. u have to hang with a lot of none's. WOW!! it is what it is. u adjust to a team strengths and this teams strength is running. Captain obvious
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
Lang can throw the ball. They just dont use him in good situations to do it. They roll him and he is not that bad just not much touch. Shank isnt any better, I actually think Lang throws a better ball. Of course, shank hasnt had to throw much this year when ur gaining 10 yds a carry. Problem with Burg and passing IMO, is that they dont run slants, outs, curls. Its bubbles, fades and rolls. If Lang could take a three step drop and hit on timing patterns to 5 and outs or 5 and curl, or quick slants, i think he would be pretty good. Especially on second and short with play fake. But they dont have it in their playbook. Its easy to scout a team, pick the weak defender, audible at the line or coaches show a group of numbers on a sign (much like many teams do now to show who is lined up against weak defenders) and then Lang knows who to throw to and the receiver knows to expect the catch. Until then, you have to run. And we run good because we have 3 really good runners and a good offensive line. If we continue to run into a week 2 playoff, we must mix up the types of runs, especially against 8 or 9 in the box (or like LU last yr, 10 in the box). Try reverses, halback passes would be something. Gives shank a chance to prove that Neutron was right all year long,
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
JMO... Have Whitley at QB I believe he is the best pure passer and line Lang,Shank,and Craigmiles up in a wishbone and that would be hard to stop..
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
i said before the season started that if burg makes the playoffs they may be a big surprise. they will be dangerous in a win or out setting
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Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
I think Lang could be a better paser if you take those gloves off. Someone said that he has worn them all year and last week was the first time I noticed them. If he has been wearing them all year then maybe that is why he has been underthrowing wide open receivers. If you have gloves on designed to help you grip the ball don't you think that it is going to hinder you throwing the ball? Stegman was wide open again the other night, 8-10 yards behind the defender and the ball was short. I don't think it is his arm strength, I think it is the gloves. Come on coaches, why do you let your QB wear them? When he is on defense, yes, but not while under center.
If this team were to start throwing the ball effectively, that would open up the running game that much more. Won't have teams putting 9-10 guys in the box like LU did last year and Minford did this year.
If this team were to start throwing the ball effectively, that would open up the running game that much more. Won't have teams putting 9-10 guys in the box like LU did last year and Minford did this year.
Re: Wheelersburg (7-2) vs. Portsmouth West (6-3)
Neutron Man wrote:Sorry folks, Burg cannot pass the ball. They get by with passes here and there. But if they had a successful passing game it would be utilized. Lang doesnt have the arm for a successful pass attack.
As any "real" Burg fan. One that can take and give criticism. (which is few I may add) I've been watchin Burg games for years and you strike a nerve when u give any criticism.
But any real fan will tell u the pass DEF and OFF is par to below!
Yeah yeah I know who am I hearing it from cause the ppl u are sitting by say they look great! Well they dont! I sit right smack dab in middle and I hear it from all over that Passing is nonexistant! That is why Burg cannot and will not get any further than the 2nd round!
Now that I tossed the meat out...... dogs attack!
I agree with you, one the Burg games I watched this year was Vasj, and burg did not look very good defending the pass...Now one poster said that Minford or Valley didn't pass on Burg, this is true (Valley did have some success though)...but, I think burg did two things with those two teams: One they out athelted them, Burg has more speed than any team in this area and Two there has been mental block when Valley and Minford (up until two years ago) play Burg, it seems like they don't expect to win...I think Burg was better han Valley, but not 41-14 better, Valley was doing a great job moving the ball and playing defense until the middle of third quarter...and Minford on the other hand yes they shut down Minford's passing, but they lost contain on Oesch all night, and he almost single-handled won that game for Minford...Another thing that killed Burg against Minford is that their linemen wouldn't stay on blocks, they may of pushed Minford back a yard or two, but they would let Minford defenders slip off them and get to the ball carrier after a 2-3 yard gain. Burg is good, has skill and a good line , but they have a lot of work to do if they want to challenge for a deep playoff run...at the beginning of the season I would of picked them to play 3 playoff games, and come week 10 to be undefeated, now they have to win this one to get into the playoffs...and even though West has their problems of their own, if they get it together for one game...the Burg might be watching come week 11