Final: Waverly 30 Athens 27

[WHS2000grad]

It's going to all about Waverly's O-line keeping our QB upright and opening holes or lanes for Shoe (he doesn't need huge holes) to run through. Then can Waverly's D-line at least get in the Athens backfield and if not sack, get in the QB's face, lay a couple licks on him, disrupt his timing and get him a little off his game.
I think smurray said it has always been all about Waverly's line and it has been for as long as I can recall. It's way too early for any prediction on what the lines will look like I will save that information until we see some practices and scrimmages. I expect the 7 on 7's will confirm what most people already suspect Waverly has a QB and skill people around him.

[toast]

The only common opponents for Waverly and Athens last season were Logan and Fairland. Waverly defeated Logan at home 34-20. Athens defeated Logan at Logan 21-14. Waverly beat Fairland at home 41-27. Athens lost to Fairland at Fairland 35-31.

By all indications if Waverly and Athens had played last season it would have been a very evenly matched game. I expect the same this year. This game should be a dandy.

[OSU22]

The only common opponents for Waverly and Athens last season were Logan and Fairland. Waverly defeated Logan at home 34-20. Athens defeated Logan at Logan 21-14. Waverly beat Fairland at home 41-27. Athens lost to Fairland at Fairland 35-31.

By all indications if Waverly and Athens had played last season it would have been a very evenly matched game. I expect the same this year. This game should be a dandy.

They both also played NY

[toast]

The only common opponents for Waverly and Athens last season were Logan and Fairland. Waverly defeated Logan at home 34-20. Athens defeated Logan at Logan 21-14. Waverly beat Fairland at home 41-27. Athens lost to Fairland at Fairland 35-31.

By all indications if Waverly and Athens had played last season it would have been a very evenly matched game. I expect the same this year. This game should be a dandy.

They both also played NY

You are correct. I missed that game....Thanks! Waverly played NY at home and won 31-14. Athens played NY at NY and won 49-14.

During the regular season Waverly averaged 35.4 points a game while giving up 18.6. Athens averaged 41.4 while allowing 16.8. Not a huge difference. Not sure who had the tougher schedule. I'm guessing somewhat similar in difficulty.

[Raider6309]

Since Ryan Adams took over, Athens has had good offensive and defensive lines. Last year we had a dominant line but not skill. This year we will have good skill but a young line. Seems like in football it’s hard to line up the good lines and skill players.

[93Bulldog]

If they were smart, they would move this game to a Thursday night.

[Kicker.]

If they were smart, they would move this game to a Thursday night.

I’m doubtful they do it, Portsmouth and Valley will be playing on Thursday if it’s the same as last season

[6-4-3=2o]

Since Ryan Adams took over, Athens has had good offensive and defensive lines. Last year we had a dominant line but not skill. This year we will have good skill but a young line. Seems like in football it’s hard to line up the good lines and skill players.

You're a Bulldog fan, but some of your posts make no sense. No skill last year? They averaged 36 pts/game. Maxfield, Trainer, Gail, Markins, Moore were on the outside, and Adams (over 20 TD) at RB. That sure seems like plenty of skill to me. You're correct about the lines for both years, but not even close on the skill part.

[Raider6309]

Athens had good skill compared to South east Ohio teams. I was comparing to D3 playoff teams. Great line tho

[TRENCHFOOT]

[artisgilmore]

I’m going to say this one more time.Fairland beat Athens.End of story.

[93Bulldog]

I’m going to say this one more time.Fairland beat Athens.End of story.

Be an alright statement if it was 2018. Lol

Let me try this irrelevant game. Waverly only beat NY 31-14. End of story.

[artisgilmore]

[artisgilmore]

Do you know how bad it would be if Athens played Wheelersburg or Ironton? Wouldn’t be a game.

[Kicker.]

I’m going to say this one more time.Fairland beat Athens.End of story.

Be an alright statement if it was 2018. Lol

Let me try this irrelevant game. Waverly only beat NY 31-14. End of story.

I hate to be “that” guy but isn’t Athens and NY a big rivalry game? so they are going to want to make sure they beat them and beat them by as much as they can?

[93Bulldog]

I’m going to say this one more time.Fairland beat Athens.End of story.

Be an alright statement if it was 2018. Lol

Let me try this irrelevant game. Waverly only beat NY 31-14. End of story.

I hate to be “that” guy but isn’t Athens and NY a big rivalry game? so they are going to want to make sure they beat them and beat them by as much as they can?

That can be viewed in different ways. Yeah it's a rivalry & I'm sure NY showed up a lot more hyped & prepared to play Athens than Waverly.

[93Bulldog]

Do you know how bad it would be if Athens played Wheelersburg or Ironton? Wouldn’t be a game.

What does that have to do with anything?

The last series Athens had with Waverly the Bulldogs clobbered the Tigers both times.
67-14 in 2012
42-21 in 2011

Versus another TVC-Ohio team (Nelsonville-York) Waverly was defeated 38-13 in 2017 before winning 31-14 last year.

In its last four games versus the Ohio Division Waverly is a combined (1-3) and have been outscored 161-79.

No speculation in that post, just stating facts.

[toast]

A little off the subject but I have some questions for the Athens faithful. A few years ago I watched the Athens basketball team play a district game at the Convo. Your teams record was outstanding and Joe Burrow was on the team. Very few Athens fan showed up for the game. Why such little support? Was it just a matter of not supporting "basketball"? I've always been curious.

Did Athens have strong fan support when they went on their epic playoff run in football? (all the way to the championship game)

What can we expect in terms of fan support for the Bulldogs when they come to Waverly on August 30th?

[Raider6309]

Do you know how bad it would be if Athens played Wheelersburg or Ironton? Wouldn’t be a game.

Ironton told Athens it would rather play 9 games than play 10 and lose to Athens.

[Orange and Brown]

A little off the subject but I have some questions for the Athens faithful. A few years ago I watched the Athens basketball team play a district game at the Convo. Your teams record was outstanding and Joe Burrow was on the team. Very few Athens fan showed up for the game. Why such little support? Was it just a matter of not supporting "basketball"? I've always been curious.

Did Athens have strong fan support when they went on their epic playoff run in football? (all the way to the championship game)

What can we expect in terms of fan support for the Bulldogs when they come to Waverly on August 30th?

It can be hit or miss with Athens. Sometimes they travel really well and other times not so much.
I would imagine this game would draw a pretty decent crowd from the Athens fans.