Wheelersburg 35 Columbus Academy 16 (2017 RD2 Playoffs)

[14svt]

They had a big article in the Columbus Dispatch about Academy this morning
I dont see academy brining that much people But might be wrong

[BigBlueNation]

Good luck to the Pirates.

[Proud_Pirate63]

Tonight on the cold field of battle, send those invaders from the north back home bruised and beaten. Victory will be yours my friends!!! BURG IS THE WORD

[Jolly P(irate)]

http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/sp ... -the-plank

[Jolly P(irate)]

Let’s go Burg.

[tigerfan83]

Will this game be on the radio

[Jolly P(irate)]

Will this game be on the radio

Idk about any radio. But Burgfan.com will be covering it.

[coop]

Not going to make predictions on this game. I have followed Columbus Academy a bit in the Mid State League Ohio Division. Academy always has good athletes that can play with anybody. However, they do tend to the level of competition and end up losing to a team or 2 that they should beat or the score may be closer than expected. This year they lost to 2 good teams in London and Bloom Carroll. I do not think they played down to London or Bloom Carroll because they are 2 very good teams. London lost a very close game at Cincinnati Wyoming in the 1st round and Bloom Carroll is playing in 2nd round. I do find that when Academy is the underdog they do tend to play well. I see this with all sports teams at Academy- they do like to be the underdog. Columbus Academy does have a mystic name with their success in Ohio High School Sports. Most times they walk on the field the other team knows the success Academy has had in the past and there is a target on their back. However, this week playing Wheelersburg the target is not necessary on Academy because most do not expect Academy to win. Its interesting to see that there are many that are guessing when the game will go to a running clock with Wheelersburg winning. This may very well happen. However, I do expect Academy to relish this underdog roll, though its a good chance it will not lead to victory for them but I would not be surprised if the game is a 10 point or less margin.

Bloom Carroll lost to John Glenn 48-21 in the 1st round.

[coop]

One stat I liked.....only 2 teams shut Ready out this year.

Academy and Wheelersburg.

[522Pirate]

From Columbus Dispatch predictions:
Columbus Academy’s players and coaches are feeding on being considered significant underdogs against a team that some are picking to win the state championship.

“It’s very easy to see why they’re 11-0,” Academy coach Robin Miller said. “They don’t make a lot of mistakes. They’re super, super balanced. They’ve got a ton of talent across the board. They’ve got kids who really jump out with their big-play potential. In all the film we watched, I don’t recall them missing one tackle.”

Wheelersburg, which has made the playoffs six straight seasons, has outscored its opposition 488-81.

[79Tiger]

Go Pirates. One game at a time.

[wobycat]

Weather may play a factor but it will be neutral as both teams run open offenses. Best line play wins this one. Burg advances.

[Cpt. Obvious]

http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/sp ... -the-plank

That article was clearly written with a lot of energy

[Jolly P(irate)]

http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/sp ... -the-plank

That article was clearly written with a lot of energy

And intensity. . They pick one word and stick with it.

[yabbadabbadoo]

It's Game Day Pirates!!

Look for this to be a hard hitting football game. CA looks like they have some good athletes and matchup well with the Burg. I do think the Burg's depth will play a factor as it has in almost every game this year. Not many teams in D5 can play 15-16 players on defense and not lose a beat.


Burg needs to get up early and force CA to play from behind. Need to take care of the ball and limit the penalties. Lot of false starts the last few weeks they must cut out this late in the season.

Good luck Pirates! Win and advance one more game closer to Canton!!!!!

[dragonalum]

Idk about any radio. But Burgfan.com will be covering it.

Is this going to be a stream or just like a blog update?

[Jolly P(irate)]

Idk about any radio. But Burgfan.com will be covering it.

Is this going to be a stream or just like a blog update?

Live stream. Just go to burgfan.com and hit play.

[Cpt. Obvious]

Keep rollin burg!!

[tigerfan83]

Thank you Jolly pirate

[tigerfan83]

Good luck to the Burg tonight