Is the OVC legit this year?

[OVC]

Every team in the OVC has a winning record with the exception of Portsmouth (who has lost to two good teams). What’s everyone’s thoughts on the OVC this year as a whole?

[Beergogglebluez]

Legit? I wouldn’t go that far. I think that surprise is Gallia 3-0 right now, south point 2-1, ironton, fairland, coal grove and Gallia usually make the post season every year. Portsmouth is 1-2 but have not started ovc play yet. But nice seeing teams like rock hill, south point and peake getting wins.

[OVC]

Legit? I wouldn’t go that far. I think that surprise is Gallia 3-0 right now, south point 2-1, ironton, fairland, coal grove and Gallia usually make the post season every year. Portsmouth is 1-2 but have not started ovc play yet. But nice seeing teams like rock hill, south point and peake getting wins.

As a Rock Hill fan, I know we may be at the bottom half, but I’m just thrilled we have a winning record

[packers80]

I got Rock Hill for 1 maybe 2 more wins this year.

[Jonjon]

The most impressive thing to me is that Portsmouth had a lead on spring valley with 2 minutes left. I don’t think a team in this conference could do that especially at spring valley. This includes ironton. That was impressive!

[THEEE_GAME]

The most impressive thing to me is that Portsmouth had a lead on spring valley with 2 minutes left. I don’t think a team in this conference could do that especially at spring valley. This includes ironton. That was impressive!

Huntington High also took SV to the edge. SV is maybe a step behind the last cpl seasons. They are gonna lose a game or two in msac play. GW will give them fits this season.

[Beergogglebluez]

I think spring valley went In The locker room and said no way we lose so let’s take it easy. 2nd half the ran the ball to start knowing they could throw all over us. But Trojans had a different mindset and wanted to win. Gives Portsmouth confidence as they will beat rock hill easy but Gallia the next week will be tough. They seem to be pretty good this year.

[fielddaddy]

To early to say teams have winning records but their competition hasn't been shattering playoffs will tell just how good the OVC is and with so many teams making they playoffs this year that will be quite a few.
Ironton
Gallia
Coal Grove
Fairland
Portsmouth if they can right the ship and maybe Rock Hill or South Point or Cheasapeake can sneak in at 6-4 if they get a few lucky breaks.
5-5 may get a team in but I don't think it would be a very good match up for them 6-4 would be a tough one to.

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

How good is GA this year? Maybe svac or 305 can shed some light?

[greygoose]

The most impressive thing to me is that Portsmouth had a lead on spring valley with 2 minutes left. I don’t think a team in this conference could do that especially at spring valley. This includes ironton. That was impressive!

So are you putting Portsmouth at #1 in the conference then? I mean if you’re saying there’s not another team in conference that could do what they did to SV sounds like at that point you’ve put them #1. Which would put west off the charts. Had you just left it at impressive I would understand but once you said no other team in conference could do what they did you changed the game.

[OVCFan1]

I believe the OVC teams are off to a good start, however, I think that true conference legitimacy can only be judged come playoff time. And I am pulling for all OVC Teams who make playoffs to have strong post seasons.

[Beergogglebluez]

Hate to say it but ironton would of killed spring valley that night. I believe fairland may of beat spring valley that night. Great night for Portsmouth but unless they tighten up on defense they are fighting for 3rd or 4th in the OVC. Have ironton, Gallia, fairland possibly Portsmouth or coal grove rounding the top 5. Coal grove is playing good ball so far this year.

[THEEE_GAME]

The most impressive thing to me is that Portsmouth had a lead on spring valley with 2 minutes left. I don’t think a team in this conference could do that especially at spring valley. This includes ironton. That was impressive!

So are you putting Portsmouth at #1 in the conference then? I mean if you’re saying there’s not another team in conference that could do what they did to SV sounds like at that point you’ve put them #1. Which would put west off the charts. Had you just left it at impressive I would understand but once you said no other team in conference could do what they did you changed the game.

Huntington High also pressed SV like a week prior to Portsmouth getting them. Final was 29 - 28.

SV will be in a game this week vs Hurricane also.

Cap and SC are down so those will be wins for SV unless some upset happens.

Midland will give them fits.
GW may just light them up if Coach Edwards boys on THE HILL stay consistent.

[Beergogglebluez]

The most impressive thing to me is that Portsmouth had a lead on spring valley with 2 minutes left. I don’t think a team in this conference could do that especially at spring valley. This includes ironton. That was impressive!

So are you putting Portsmouth at #1 in the conference then? I mean if you’re saying there’s not another team in conference that could do what they did to SV sounds like at that point you’ve put them #1. Which would put west off the charts. Had you just left it at impressive I would understand but once you said no other team in conference could do what they did you changed the game.

Huntington High also pressed SV like a week prior to Portsmouth getting them. Final was 29 - 28.

SV will be in a game this week vs Hurricane also.

Cap and SC are down so those will be wins for SV unless some upset happens.

Midland will give them fits.
GW may just light them up if Coach Edwards boys on THE HILL stay consistent.

It won’t matter all roads lead to martinsburg who kills these teams around here.

[trojandave]

The OVC is doing quite well so far. The conference did well in non-conference competition, and now it should be interesting to see what shakes out in conference play with so many teams off to a good start. There were years that the OVC wasn't nearly as good in non-conference play in comparison to what it has shown thus far in 2022.

The word "legit" should not be used solely in the context of a conference's overall playoff performance or number of teams in the playoffs. There is some good football played within a conference schedule. The playoffs guarantee few teams anything but an appearance. A lot of factors can go into determining playoff success. A season ending injury to a key player can severely affect a team's playoff outlook, or even something like the flu can keep players out. And anybody can just have a bad game.....after all, these are teenagers who are far from perfection and consistency.