Week 4: Caldwell @ Monroe Central

[raindelay]

Thoughts on this one? A win here for Caldwell would most likely be big for their playoff hopes as the back half of the schedule is pretty tough.

[Sportsfan01]

I’m intrigued by this game. It’s hard to tell how much Monroe has improved from last year with their schedule so far. This game will tell us a lot.

[EasternDspy]

Monroe has speed and size at Wr but do they have anything in the trenches?

[carbon_dated]

MC's schedule has been a breeze for the 'Noles but a dangerous team thru the air. Caldwell impressed me beating Waterford by 2 TDs.
As Caldwell coach, Rucker is 3-0 vs. MC averaging 59 ppg. Monroe lost 9 of last 10 to CHS.
Important for both in Region 23. Would think a spread of 6 points one way or the other. Best game of the night IMO.

[Steely Dan]

Chief Jay is up in the booth helping now and Coach Schuerman is back on the sidelines coaching the defense. I like MC in this one.

[JBsezBELIEVE]

Caldwell coach still got them boys believing. I’m going with them for that reason. Can’t win if you ain’t believing but you can beat anyone on a given night if you believe.

[redskinwitness]

If it’s close Caldwell wins. They’re better on the line of scrimmage. MC has the better skill kids this year with Herlan out for Caldwell. If MC gets off to a good start they could out athlete caldwell, if they don’t the experience Caldwell gained over the past year should help them pull it out. I expect it to be a great game.

[Jason Vorhees]

Coach Calder has completely turned around a program that went 16-32 from 2018-2022. Since he’s been head coach, MC has been 10-4.

MC/Woodsfield is 48-35-3 all time vs Caldwell. I think that MC wins but gets their First team that challenges them.

MC’s opponents are 1-8 right now. MC is averaging 53 points per game while giving up an average of 6 points per game.

Caldwell’s opponents are 4-5 right now. Caldwell is averaging 29.33 points per game while giving up an average of 11.66 points per game.

[redskinwitness]

Coach Calder has completely turned around a program that went 16-32 from 2018-2022. Since he’s been head coach, MC has been 10-4.

MC/Woodsfield is 48-35-3 all time vs Caldwell. I think that MC wins but gets their First team that challenges them.

MC’s opponents are 1-8 right now. MC is averaging 53 points per game while giving up an average of 6 points per game.

Caldwell’s opponents are 4-5 right now. Caldwell is averaging 29.33 points per game while giving up an average of 11.66 points per game.

He has gotten them moving in the right direction it seems. I know nothing of the job he’s doing but MC seems to really have some athletes right now after a talent dry spell. I read somewhere that Caldwell has won 9 of the last 10 in this series which is wild to me with the history of football in Woodsfield. I did a simple max preps search, they’re 10-5 between last year and this with the South Galia win last year as the only win over a team with a winning record. Friday would be a big win for MC if they could get it. I for one hope they do not! Go Skins!

[wagner97]

Gotta go with Caldwell in this one. Caldwell has a nice line and QB. They have played well after dropping the opener to a good Trail team.

[selonmc]

Drew Pasteur has Caldwell by 8. But he had us beating River last week by only 4, when in fact we won by 46; so I think it's too early in the season to rely on the algorithms.

Going with my heart and the Noles by 2

[carbon_dated]

Yeah, that Drew Pasteur has been pretty successful in his predictions, but I like what the top pct. guys in the Wheeling paper pick.

[TGIF]

MC by 10+
MC line is much improved and too many weapons on offense.

[redskinwitness]

MC by 10+
MC line is much improved and too many weapons on offense.

You may be right but i’d be surprised if the MC line is the better of the two. A year ago Caldwell dominated up front in this matchup and 4 of the 5 kids are back. Monroe’s advantage i believe lies in the skill position kids. Howell is a great athlete at QB, if they win i believe it will be because they don’t have an answer for him. I expect MLB Crock to lay the wood to him, if he responds they’ll have a great chance, if he doesn’t Caldwell will win.

[apowers1]

Caldwell’s line is solid, but I’m hearing this is a different Monroe squad. I used to circle this game every season I played. I can remember the war chant being played the entire week at practice. Monroe is a tough place to play. Coach Rucker will have these boys ready. It’s going to come down to turnovers and execution. This game will be close without a doubt. I’m going with my gut and taking the Skins in this one 21-14. Go Skins!

[EasternDspy]

Caldwell really needs to find more guys to carry the load. Teams just going to key on Crock.

[selonmc]

Big game that will determine home playoff games.

Safe drive Redskin fans

[raindelay]

Gonna go with a close one. I’ll say skins 27 Noles 21. Good luck and good health to both teams

[apowers1]

4th quarter Monroe 42-13

[apowers1]

Flags killing drives for Caldwell.