Wk 14: (9-4) Wheelersburg vs. (12-1) Ironton

[TigerBob]

Ironton is already holding 2025 practices after these practices. Some kids going 6 hours a night. It’s how you get better! Can’t wait till January!

[wobycat]

Ironton is already holding 2025 practices after these practices. Some kids going 6 hours a night. It’s how you get better! Can’t wait till January!

That’s weird

[ohbuckeye2]

who is 7 for Ironton

Sophomore WR/QB DB Kayden Edwards, he’ll be the starting QB the next couple years.

[wobycat]

who is 7 for Ironton

Sophomore WR/QB DB Kayden Edwards, he’ll be the starting QB the next couple years.

Good player.

[Sonny Weaver]

who is 7 for Ironton

Sophomore WR/QB DB Kayden Edwards, he’ll be the starting QB the next couple years.

Good player.

definitely. Was watching the HP game from the other night and he had a great run out of the Wildcat.

[BiddyBallDaddy]

Burg has to find a way to stop Terry to have a shot at this one. Definitely will have to man him up with 12 and keep a safety over the top. Remember, defensive PI is 15 yard penalty from the LOS in high school ball, I wouldn't be afraid to grab him early in a route if needed.

Almost like a box & 1 in basketball, I would face guard him at all times, he's most dangerous when he gets squared up with you and uses his lateral quickness/shiftiness. I'll pick my poison and take the chances of him burning me on a go route forcing Schreck into making a good pass as opposed to him getting it on a bubble or quick route.

Without terry burgs the better team

I'm a Burg fan, and Terry is just the cherry on top for Ironton. He's a great player, but without him Ironton is still rolling in my opinion. I forsee a 30+ point difference. Burg has opened the eyes of many on this run, though. It's great for the area and the kids.

[BuckeyeBlood]

The great thing about all this talk. It will be decided Friday night. May the best team win. Ironton will not be taking Wheelersburg lightly. Especially after the stuff I’ve heard with 2025 schedule and wanting to move the game and all that nonsense . Ironton will show up.

Game is going to Week 6 next year.

Ask an Ironton fan its because they are Non Conference & its easier to fill Week 1 than it is Week 6 (when most conferences start play).

Ask a Burg fan its because Ironton doesn't play by OHSAA rules and starts practice in January when rules regulate not starting til Summer, plus Burg gets more prep time and as always are better Week 6 than they are Week 1.

Any Ironton fan that said that doesn't know what they are talking about. Well yes it might be easier to fill week one over week six so that part i guess is true but not entirely. But this game was moved by Burg. Dropped Ironton to try to pick up Portsmouth week one. Told Ironton only other week available was week 6 @ Wheelersburg. Ironton took it. By the way has Wheelersburg filled week one yet. As of now I don't believe they have. Portsmouth found one already though.

Have heard the Portsmouth/Unioto series is just a 1 year thing and then Portsmouth & Burg will be a week 1 regular moving forward. Idk how true this is, just heard it at a Portsmouth game in the stands.

[RBH23]

Burg has to find a way to stop Terry to have a shot at this one. Definitely will have to man him up with 12 and keep a safety over the top. Remember, defensive PI is 15 yard penalty from the LOS in high school ball, I wouldn't be afraid to grab him early in a route if needed.

Almost like a box & 1 in basketball, I would face guard him at all times, he's most dangerous when he gets squared up with you and uses his lateral quickness/shiftiness. I'll pick my poison and take the chances of him burning me on a go route forcing Schreck into making a good pass as opposed to him getting it on a bubble or quick route.

Without terry burgs the better team

The troll stirring the pot once again! That’s a ridiculous comment.

For Burg to win:
- Bad weather would definitely be a plus
- Lots of penalties on IHS (8+)
- Burg win turnover battle +3 or better
- Burg sustain a couple long drives that result in TDs, and score a few times after turnovers
- IHS QB to have his worst game of the year; turnovers, missing receivers, etc.

First four above may be possible but IHS QB has been really solid in his performance and decision making. If he plays like he has all year, Burg has little to no chance. Really need him to have a significantly off night for Burg to have a chance.

[scott1297]

Ironton is definitely the favorite but imo i love that Burg is the underdog a big underdog at that but that's what makes this game so fun cause ya never know what might happen it could be close or a blowout who knows but I do know that Burg will put up one a heck of a battle and show alot of heart and play hopefully have their best game of the year but if the weather is gonna be as bad as everyone says I don't think either team will play mistake free ball. Let's go Burg they have fought and battled their way just to get here I'm so happy for this Burg team just to have this opportunity !!! GO BURG!!!

[Jeaux Burreaux]

Just hoping the spectrum stream for this game is better than the last one of Ironton and world harvest

[fielddaddy]

I can scoring first after a 5 minute drive and Ironton starting slow but Ironton is probably the best second have team I have seen this year.

[ChecksNBalances]

Burg has to find a way to stop Terry to have a shot at this one. Definitely will have to man him up with 12 and keep a safety over the top. Remember, defensive PI is 15 yard penalty from the LOS in high school ball, I wouldn't be afraid to grab him early in a route if needed.

Almost like a box & 1 in basketball, I would face guard him at all times, he's most dangerous when he gets squared up with you and uses his lateral quickness/shiftiness. I'll pick my poison and take the chances of him burning me on a go route forcing Schreck into making a good pass as opposed to him getting it on a bubble or quick route.

Without terry burgs the better team

I'm a Burg fan, and Terry is just the cherry on top for Ironton. He's a great player, but without him Ironton is still rolling in my opinion. I forsee a 30+ point difference. Burg has opened the eyes of many on this run, though. It's great for the area and the kids.

Williams has a Lotta succes vs Burg. Lol

[FIDO]

Let's be honest. The Tiger's had a lot of success against all their opponents, so far this year.

What was their lowest point game? 20s, 30s???

[BigSpoon]

Rain/snow would definitely favor Burg.*

How did Burg do against Prep in the rain from that hurricane?

It helped them. Slowed prep down. Which is why weather may favor burg a little but I don’t think that’s going to help burg in the upset. Burg is going to have to run between the tackles efficiently and their passing needs to be carefully orchestrated. They need to shorten this game as much as they can. No one has slowed irontons offense all year. So either the weather does it or burg playing keep away has to.

Going to be interesting in the weather. Cold rain. The worst.

I dont see Burg running the ball against Ironton and having very much success. If thats their game plan they are already beat

[Paulcrew]

Burg has to find a way to stop Terry to have a shot at this one. Definitely will have to man him up with 12 and keep a safety over the top. Remember, defensive PI is 15 yard penalty from the LOS in high school ball, I wouldn't be afraid to grab him early in a route if needed.

Almost like a box & 1 in basketball, I would face guard him at all times, he's most dangerous when he gets squared up with you and uses his lateral quickness/shiftiness. I'll pick my poison and take the chances of him burning me on a go route forcing Schreck into making a good pass as opposed to him getting it on a bubble or quick route.

Without terry burgs the better team

The troll stirring the pot once again! That’s a ridiculous comment.

For Burg to win:
- Bad weather would definitely be a plus
- Lots of penalties on IHS (8+)
- Burg win turnover battle +3 or better
- Burg sustain a couple long drives that result in TDs, and score a few times after turnovers
- IHS QB to have his worst game of the year; turnovers, missing receivers, etc.

First four above may be possible but IHS QB has been really solid in his performance and decision making. If he plays like he has all year, Burg has little to no chance. Really need him to have a significantly off night for Burg to have a chance.

the officiating is a given. a 14 sedvvs 1 seed
automatically will give burg advantage. last week was regional semi and I was shocked how bad the officiating was

bottom
line.. if burg can run the ball straight ahead and take advantage of officiating bias, they will stay close. if not, ironton’s obvious talent advantage will wear them down like week 1.

[RBH23]

Without terry burgs the better team

The troll stirring the pot once again! That’s a ridiculous comment.

For Burg to win:
- Bad weather would definitely be a plus
- Lots of penalties on IHS (8+)
- Burg win turnover battle +3 or better
- Burg sustain a couple long drives that result in TDs, and score a few times after turnovers
- IHS QB to have his worst game of the year; turnovers, missing receivers, etc.

First four above may be possible but IHS QB has been really solid in his performance and decision making. If he plays like he has all year, Burg has little to no chance. Really need him to have a significantly off night for Burg to have a chance.

the officiating is a given. a 14 sedvvs 1 seed
automatically will give burg advantage. last week was regional semi and I was shocked how bad the officiating was

bottom
line.. if burg can run the ball straight ahead and take advantage of officiating bias, they will stay close. if not, ironton’s obvious talent advantage will wear them down like week 1.

Burg has to stay committed to running the ball. In the first meeting, the game was tied with 5 minutes to go in the first half with Burg having the ball. Then the coaches from Burg lost their minds and started throwing it. Disastrous decision!!!

Burg went into the half down 17-7 with IHS getting the ball. That was the ballgame!

Burg should only pass out of play action, and only in situations where IHS would most likely expect run. Obvious passing situations? Forget it. Only bad things can happen if Burg tries to pass against Ironton when Ironton is expecting it.

[ohbuckeye2]

The troll stirring the pot once again! That’s a ridiculous comment.

For Burg to win:
- Bad weather would definitely be a plus
- Lots of penalties on IHS (8+)
- Burg win turnover battle +3 or better
- Burg sustain a couple long drives that result in TDs, and score a few times after turnovers
- IHS QB to have his worst game of the year; turnovers, missing receivers, etc.

First four above may be possible but IHS QB has been really solid in his performance and decision making. If he plays like he has all year, Burg has little to no chance. Really need him to have a significantly off night for Burg to have a chance.

the officiating is a given. a 14 sedvvs 1 seed
automatically will give burg advantage. last week was regional semi and I was shocked how bad the officiating was

bottom
line.. if burg can run the ball straight ahead and take advantage of officiating bias, they will stay close. if not, ironton’s obvious talent advantage will wear them down like week 1.

Burg has to stay committed to running the ball. In the first meeting, the game was tied with 5 minutes to go in the first half with Burg having the ball. Then the coaches from Burg lost their minds and started throwing it. Disastrous decision!!!

Burg went into the half down 17-7 with IHS getting the ball. That was the ballgame!

Burg should only pass out of play action, and only in situations where IHS would most likely expect run. Obvious passing situations? Forget it. Only bad things can happen if Burg tries to pass against Ironton when Ironton is expecting it.

Ironton held Harvest Prep to 43 rushing yards, but they were without #17

[RBH23]

the officiating is a given. a 14 sedvvs 1 seed
automatically will give burg advantage. last week was regional semi and I was shocked how bad the officiating was

bottom
line.. if burg can run the ball straight ahead and take advantage of officiating bias, they will stay close. if not, ironton’s obvious talent advantage will wear them down like week 1.

Burg has to stay committed to running the ball. In the first meeting, the game was tied with 5 minutes to go in the first half with Burg having the ball. Then the coaches from Burg lost their minds and started throwing it. Disastrous decision!!!

Burg went into the half down 17-7 with IHS getting the ball. That was the ballgame!

Burg should only pass out of play action, and only in situations where IHS would most likely expect run. Obvious passing situations? Forget it. Only bad things can happen if Burg tries to pass against Ironton when Ironton is expecting it.

Ironton held Harvest Prep to 43 rushing yards, but they were without #17

No doubt Ironton is good at stopping the run.

Burg’s options aren’t great, however, running is the best of the two. Passing, unless they can catch Ironton off guard, will not go well.

[Bfan99]

Ironton didn’t have Josh Johnson in the 1st game. He had a huge game vs HP. Terry and Johnson can be left on islands and you can bring the safety’s down for run stoppage

[RBH23]

Ironton didn’t have Josh Johnson in the 1st game. He had a huge game vs HP. Terry and Johnson can be left on islands and you can bring the safety’s down for run stoppage

Yes. Ironton did this in the first game as well. The middle was open but Burg didn’t really try to attack this area with play action. Nor have I seen Burg attack the Middle much against other teams who bring their safeties down. It’s a missed opportunity.