D5 State Semi Finals - Ironton 22 Roger Bacon 19

[wobycat]

From what I’ve seen after watching both teams multiple times, as long as Ironton plays to their ability, they should win this game. Versailles got in a 14-0 deficit and gave up some big plays and only lost by 3. I do not see Ironton giving up as many big plays as Versailles did. Kiner was 21 carries for 211 yards but 80 of those came on a play early in the first and 43 on another play in the first. Take away those 2 big plays and Kiner only got 88 yards the rest of the game. Once Versailles settled in on Kiner, they was out playing them. Versailles caused 5 fumbles, all of which Bacon recovered, and Bacon couldn’t field the onside kick at the end and it bounced around and somehow Bacon ended up with it regardless. It was just Bacons night that night or they lose that game. I think their time ends Saturday

Lol. That’s the problem. You can’t take those runs away because he makes those runs. Ironton needs to have ball control like they did in the second half of ridgewood and they should be fine. I have to believe that roger bacon is not as good as ridgewood on defense but I believe their offense will be. So that plays into irontons strength.

[Kirtland80]

From what I’ve seen after watching both teams multiple times, as long as Ironton plays to their ability, they should win this game. Versailles got in a 14-0 deficit and gave up some big plays and only lost by 3. I do not see Ironton giving up as many big plays as Versailles did. Kiner was 21 carries for 211 yards but 80 of those came on a play early in the first and 43 on another play in the first. Take away those 2 big plays and Kiner only got 88 yards the rest of the game. Once Versailles settled in on Kiner, they was out playing them. Versailles caused 5 fumbles, all of which Bacon recovered, and Bacon couldn’t field the onside kick at the end and it bounced around and somehow Bacon ended up with it regardless. It was just Bacons night that night or they lose that game. I think their time ends Saturday

Lol. That’s the problem. You can’t take those runs away because he makes those runs. Ironton needs to have ball control like they did in the second half of ridgewood and they should be fine. I have to believe that roger bacon is not as good as ridgewood on defense but I believe their offense will be. So that plays into irontons strength.

Yeah you can’t take those 2 away but my point is, once Versailles caught onto the game plan midway through the first and settled in on Kiner, he never got anymore of those runs. So he is containable. I think Ironton, and most would agree, is a better team than Versailles. If they could contain him, score, and come back from 14 down, I’m pretty sure Ironton can contain him and not have to come from 14 behind. You overlooked my whole point just to throw in the “lol” lol. But you are right about the defense. Woods defense is way better

[SWHITE2002]

Couple videos on Roger Bacon on YouTube. They didn't look to have much size

[wobycat]

Couple videos on Roger Bacon on YouTube. They didn't look to have much size

Yeah I’ve played that game before. They don’t look big until you get upon them then you’re like holy cow! But you’re right, most teams won’t have a team size to match irontons

[Abe Froman]

I will take Ironton - fundamental and well-coached, physical, and athletic. Like their defense in this match-up, and I think they can score just enough to win. 10-14 point game.

[FANOSPORTS]

Unless I'm completely fooled by the last few games I've watched of Bacon on video on their website Ironton should win easily. Too many penalties, qb can't run and misses a LOT of easy passes and Kiner IS their offense. Their defense creates some turnovers but nowhere near Ridgewood's physicality and toughness. Their other best weapon is the punter who pinned quite a few down inside the redzone. Ironton 28 - Spartans 7

[Kirtland80]

Unless I'm completely fooled by the last few games I've watched of Bacon on video on their website Ironton should win easily. Too many penalties, qb can't run and misses a LOT of easy passes and Kiner IS their offense. Their defense creates some turnovers but nowhere near Ridgewood's physicality and toughness. Their other best weapon is the punter who pinned quite a few down inside the redzone. Ironton 28 - Spartans 7

I agree here. It took Versailles half the first quarter to figure out the game plan and adjust, but once they did and keyed in on Kiner, they held them to 14 points for almost 3 1/2 quarters until the late field goal and Kiner to 88 yards. I like Ironton in this much easier than their last 2 games

[ohbuckeye2]

Looks like Roger Bacon is considered the home team according to OHSAA web site.

[wobycat]

Looks like Roger Bacon is considered the home team according to OHSAA web site.

Ugh. Nice field but has the dreaded track around it.

[countywide35]

Ironton is hungry for Canton...Spartans are up next.....

[Kirtland80]

Ironton is hungry for Canton...Spartans are up next.....

I hope not too hungry for Canton, they will starve. It’s being held on the southeast side of Columbus but I agree with the latter statement

[countywide35]

Ironton is hungry for Canton...Spartans are up next.....

I hope not too hungry for Canton, they will starve. It’s being held on the southeast side of Columbus but I agree with the latter statement

Figure of speech lol.

Been saying that phrase since week 1 in their threads. Figured I better follow suite for the state-semis.

[Kirtland80]

Ironton is hungry for Canton...Spartans are up next.....

I hope not too hungry for Canton, they will starve. It’s being held on the southeast side of Columbus but I agree with the latter statement

Figure of speech lol.

Been saying that phrase since week 1 in their threads. Figured I better follow suite for the state-semis.

Lol well I guess it’s been working. They are still in it. Good luck to your team

[ohbuckeye2]

Looks like Roger Bacon is considered the home team according to OHSAA web site.

Ugh. Nice field but has the dreaded track around it.

Yeah, hate the Tracks around the field.

I saw your post on Yappi, Trevor Carter is a Sophomore and has offers from Arkansas, West Virginia, Pitt, Cincinnati and Toledo so far. He’s ranked #75 Nationally by 247 Sports in his class.

[Beergogglebluez]

Good luck to the tigers. What’s really impressed me the last few weeks is the younger kids. Carrico is the man but seems like as teams key in him other kids have stepped up. #2 can flat run the ball and the sophomore qb is doing a excellent job in his first year starting.

[wobycat]

Looks like Roger Bacon is considered the home team according to OHSAA web site.

Ugh. Nice field but has the dreaded track around it.

Yeah, hate the Tracks around the field.

I saw your post on Yappi, Trevor Carter is a Sophomore and has offers from Arkansas, West Virginia, Pitt, Cincinnati and Toledo so far. He’s ranked #75 Nationally by 247 Sports in his class.

Still don’t think he’s in carricos arena. He may get there but right now I think he’s a bit behind

[ohbuckeye2]

Ugh. Nice field but has the dreaded track around it.

Yeah, hate the Tracks around the field.

I saw your post on Yappi, Trevor Carter is a Sophomore and has offers from Arkansas, West Virginia, Pitt, Cincinnati and Toledo so far. He’s ranked #75 Nationally by 247 Sports in his class.

Still don’t think he’s in carricos arena. He may get there but right now I think he’s a bit behind

Yeah, He’s got a couple years to catch up to where Reid is now. I’d say he’ll grow a bit too with his workout ethic, Reid has made a big impact on what this Team does whether on the field or weight room.

[HamPorter]

Ironton wins 13-7

[GoBigI]

Ugh. Nice field but has the dreaded track around it.

Yeah, hate the Tracks around the field.

I saw your post on Yappi, Trevor Carter is a Sophomore and has offers from Arkansas, West Virginia, Pitt, Cincinnati and Toledo so far. He’s ranked #75 Nationally by 247 Sports in his class.

Still don’t think he’s in carricos arena. He may get there but right now I think he’s a bit behind

Carter has one thing going for him that Carrico didn’t at his age, he gets to work with and learn from Carrico for 2 years before becoming just a junior. Carter also has 2 years to grow. He’s listed at 6’2” 195 and I’d say he’s every bit of that now. He’s certainly not Carrico just yet, but he’d start at RB on every other team in the area as a sophomore.

[Kirtland80]

Yeah, hate the Tracks around the field.

I saw your post on Yappi, Trevor Carter is a Sophomore and has offers from Arkansas, West Virginia, Pitt, Cincinnati and Toledo so far. He’s ranked #75 Nationally by 247 Sports in his class.

Still don’t think he’s in carricos arena. He may get there but right now I think he’s a bit behind

Carter has one thing going for him that Carrico didn’t at his age, he gets to work with and learn from Carrico for 2 years before becoming just a junior. Carter also has 2 years to grow. He’s listed at 6’2” 195 and I’d say he’s every bit of that now. He’s certainly not Carrico just yet, but he’d start at RB on every other team in the area as a sophomore.

We don’t have a Carrico, or a Carter either sounds like. We love our Sullivan brothers though. Mason FB and Gage WR. Keep Carter in the weight room and he will do just fine. Strength/conditioning is #1. Our D line was inexperienced at the start of the season but they were in the weight room the very next morning after last year’s championship game with no days off