Week 9- east @ green

[EAST 2005-2008]

This should be a thread on it's own but will post a short one.My worst game was at Waverly in 1991.It was -10 with chill factor of -30.Now this is for "34 changing to true"if U cheer people U don't feel the weather!!!!Never got cold once,but never sat down either.Was much younger and much more animated.

[Tartanblue]

The rain if gone, however the cold has stuck around. This cold weather is good football weather long sleeves, jackets, blankets, hoodies...what ever you or your family bring to stay warm during the game, hot chocolate in concession stands bringing in the money instead of pop or water. This is going to be a fun game to watch. Turnovers are the key tonight and stopping the Green running game and attacking the quarterback before he has time to throw once the running game is gone.

[Axe N Shield]

This should be a thread on it's own but will post a short one.My worst game was at Waverly in 1991.It was -10 with chill factor of -30.Now this is for "34 changing to true"if U cheer people U don't feel the weather!!!!Never got cold once, but never sat down either. Was much younger and much more animated.

WOW! I can't imagine you being anymore vocal and involved into games than this year! You guys are great in the cheering section! I tried to get them to chant SOC! SOC! against Oak Hill and they all jsut turned at looked at me like I'm crazy! Which I am but, thats neither here nor there!

[TopLeft]

This should be a thread on it's own but will post a short one.My worst game was at Waverly in 1991.It was -10 with chill factor of -30.Now this is for "34 changing to true"if U cheer people U don't feel the weather!!!!Never got cold once, but never sat down either. Was much younger and much more animated.

WOW! I can't imagine you being anymore vocal and involved into games than this year! You guys are great in the cheering section! I tried to get them to chant SOC! SOC! against Oak Hill and they all jsut turned at looked at me like I'm crazy! Which I am but, thats neither here nor there!

That is because we were cheering so loudly we didn't hear you!!

E-A-S-T
E-A-S-T
E-A-S-T
EAST, EAST, EAST!!!

[Axe N Shield]

Well... we are 2 hrs. and 15 minutes till kick-off! I want to wish both teams a very safe, clean and injury-free game! I will be in the endzone cheering on the Tartans to victory!

Coach Mercer... Sir, you are a fine man and coach! Good luck to you and your program! I tip the Axe-N-Shield to you!

[nobodyspecial]

This should be a thread on it's own but will post a short one.My worst game was at Waverly in 1991.It was -10 with chill factor of -30.Now this is for "34 changing to true"if U cheer people U don't feel the weather!!!!Never got cold once, but never sat down either. Was much younger and much more animated.

WOW! I can't imagine you being anymore vocal and involved into games than this year! You guys are great in the cheering section! I tried to get them to chant SOC! SOC! against Oak Hill and they all jsut turned at looked at me like I'm crazy! Which I am but, thats neither here nor there!

[battlecats]

score?

[The_Sports_Junky]

East 33 Green 7.

[Tartanblue]

East came and got the win, but very sloppy turning the ball over. Green just couldn't take advantage of them other than once. We are going to have to play alot more cleaner next week to get the win against Notre Dame. Work hard this week and get ready to for Notre Dame.

For the playoffs though, good news East you got a little help on second level points with Southeastern and Buffalo both getting wins tonight.

[The_Sports_Junky]

The O line needs to man up and block better.

Receivers need to catch the ball.

D is still doing well.

[EAST 2005-2008]

Green gave East a game.The score does not reflect how well Green performed.Agree with Junky.The O line HAS to start blocking and give the backs a lane,protect QB better or the play off game will be short,not very sweet and over quick.Hopefully their lackluster performance was just looking ahead a week.

[EAST 2005-2008]

This should be a thread on it's own but will post a short one.My worst game was at Waverly in 1991.It was -10 with chill factor of -30.Now this is for "34 changing to true"if U cheer people U don't feel the weather!!!!Never got cold once, but never sat down either. Was much younger and much more animated.

WOW! I can't imagine you being anymore vocal and involved into games than this year! You guys are great in the cheering section! I tried to get them to chant SOC! SOC! against Oak Hill and they all jsut turned at looked at me like I'm crazy! Which I am but, thats neither here nor there!

I invite U to go to Burg and West next week with me.Then U will really see me in action. The rest of my kids will be on West's side.NOT ME!!!!!

[Axe N Shield]

I have to agree! We played very sloppy and had alot of mental mistakes. Fumbles, dropped passes! I will say this though... Green seemed ready to play! Coach Mercer had his boys ready to play an they seem to respond to him very well!

I know that I have said it on here before but, I just can't express it enough! Coach Mercer in my opinion is a great coach in ways that are not measurable by wins and losses! I really enjoy watching him coach. I have no idea how old the man is but, he certainly has a strong passion for the game and for his kids! Coach Mercer is out in the field on almost every play; offensive or defense; it doesn't matter. And, is coaching his kids up on every play! I watched this man coach with the same fire in the 4th qtr. with 2:30 left on the clock losing 26 - 7; as he had on the opening kick-off! And, as a result of him giving his kids everything he's got from the first tick to the last. His kids give him everything they got! It is clear that Coach Mercer loves these kids and they love and respect him!

I had a few moments to speak with Coach Mercer before the game as he walked over to the endzone by the concessions... I told him who I was and expressed to him that I admired him for what he has done; not with just teaching kids the game of football but, how other things are just as important in life! I truly enjoy watching this man coach; he's a players coach that is for sure!

To the Green fans... While I was standing in line in the concessions preparing to make my contributions to the Bobcat nation. I overheard a couple of fans saying that he was not worth much as a coach! I told them that I thought he was a good coach and that they should be glad to have him! He does more for these boys than most will ever know! If one would hear how he praises his team on Saturday mornings with the areas famous "Ole Ball Coach", Jim "Snuffy" Smith. You would think that his team is the greatest in the world and that he has the best kids in the county! That proves that he never gives up on his players and that he cares enough about them that they are always champs in his eyes! You should be glad to have him and thank him for being there for your players!

Now, on with thoughts about the game! We had some problems with the flags flying out of the officials pockets again this week. We have got to stop these silly mistakes. Playoffs are no place for this to take place! Fumbles! Dropped passes! The only thing I can say is concentrate and tuck and hang on to the ball! Stop trying to one hand catch passes! I will say that I liked Hood when he rolled out and seen that they were covered or could get the first down by his wheels; tucked the ball and runned for all he could get and then stepped it out of bounds! He is really starting to develop into a really good QB! Just a shame we didn't have Coach andy Hall to start developing him when he was a sophmore or junior! He would be teeming with confidence and blistering the airways this season! Defense! What can I say... another good game. Didn't pitch the shutout but, hey... good game!

This just proves that DEFENSE always wins games (DAWG); and CHAMPIONSHIPS! Because one thing is for certain... if they can't score; they can't win!

[The_Sports_Junky]

I agree with Axe. Green's problems are not coaching. I think they looked much better this year.

[Focused]

Congratulations to East on the win..... Keep it going..

Green.... You gave it your all... We are proud of you.

I know the term, "class act" is used rather loosely at times, but those who know Coach Mercer knows that he is just that: on the field and off......winning or losing ....before the game or after......
Green is fortunate to have a coach of this caliber to help lead, instruct, and guide our young people, not only in the game of football, but in life..

Go Green!

[EAST 2005-2008]

I have to agree! We played very sloppy and had alot of mental mistakes. Fumbles, dropped passes! I will say this though... Green seemed ready to play! Coach Mercer had his boys ready to play an they seem to respond to him very well!

I know that I have said it on here before but, I just can't express it enough! Coach Mercer in my opinion is a great coach in ways that are not measurable by wins and losses! I really enjoy watching him coach. I have no idea how old the man is but, he certainly has a strong passion for the game and for his kids! Coach Mercer is out in the field on almost every play; offensive or defense; it doesn't matter. And, is coaching his kids up on every play! I watched this man coach with the same fire in the 4th qtr. with 2:30 left on the clock losing 26 - 7; as he had on the opening kick-off! And, as a result of him giving his kids everything he's got from the first tick to the last. His kids give him everything they got! It is clear that Coach Mercer loves these kids and they love and respect him!

I had a few moments to speak with Coach Mercer before the game as he walked over to the endzone by the concessions... I told him who I was and expressed to him that I admired him for what he has done; not with just teaching kids the game of football but, how other things are just as important in life! I truly enjoy watching this man coach; he's a players coach that is for sure!

To the Green fans... While I was standing in line in the concessions preparing to make my contributions to the Bobcat nation. I overheard a couple of fans saying that he was not worth much as a coach! I told them that I thought he was a good coach and that they should be glad to have him! He does more for these boys than most will ever know! If one would hear how he praises his team on Saturday mornings with the areas famous "Ole Ball Coach", Jim "Snuffy" Smith. You would think that his team is the greatest in the world and that he has the best kids in the county! That proves that he never gives up on his players and that he cares enough about them that they are always champs in his eyes! You should be glad to have him and thank him for being there for your players!

Now, on with thoughts about the game! We had some problems with the flags flying out of the officials pockets again this week. We have got to stop these silly mistakes. Playoffs are no place for this to take place! Fumbles! Dropped passes! The only thing I can say is concentrate and tuck and hang on to the ball! Stop trying to one hand catch passes! I will say that I liked Hood when he rolled out and seen that they were covered or could get the first down by his wheels; tucked the ball and runned for all he could get and then stepped it out of bounds! He is really starting to develop into a really good QB! Just a shame we didn't have Coach andy Hall to start developing him when he was a sophmore or junior! He would be teeming with confidence and blistering the airways this season! Defense! What can I say... another good game. Didn't pitch the shutout but, hey... good game!

This just proves that DEFENSE always wins games (DAWG); and CHAMPIONSHIPS! Because one thing is for certain... if they can't score; they can't win!

This game was was well officiated,all flags were deserved.This is the crew that will be at Burg-West next week so maybe they were fine tuning themselves,trying to get everything just right, because we all know a lot of critical eyes will be dissecting every little play next week.Now that wouldn't be my idea of a fun night for a ref especially if West loses because of penalties.
Maybe I am overly critical of QB but he still doesn't secure the ball as much as he should.IMO.