I understand the logic in flipping but if I was Springfield I would have said no way too. After their success the last few years very few teams in division 5, 6 or 7 would want to play them especially with little time to prepare. I'm sure Howland would have been happy to play but they are out of Springfield's league, that is a recipe for injuries for the Tigers.
I 100% do not blame the league for not flipping weeks. Why affect other schools for issues out of their control? Sorry, but two teams not playing this week is not that bad. I feel for Ridge not having a homecoming game, but stuff happens. Week 10 isn’t next week, either. It’s honestly not that big of a deal.
I disagree that Howland is out of Springfield's league, in fact I'd probably slightly favor Springfield in that game. Howland is decent, but they did only beat Niles 6-0 and they played JFK last year and won by 10.
Springfield would beat Howland. They aren't as good as last year.
Howland is still pretty good in the trenches, and Springfield is thin upfront. I’d like Howland in a matchup
It would be close but Brungard would be tge deciding factor.
I heard that this is Howland’s homecoming week as well, so I don’t think this game would’ve happened anyways.
Yeah heard thats why Howland and Aurora didn't happen. Also though heard Howland said no to hosting Farrell.
Howland said no to hosting Farrell?? I honestly do not think Howland would be willing to play Springfield because of the good possibility of them losing.
That’s what Farrell people are saying on the interwebs.
Lowellville should have kicked a field goal on their second to last score of the game to make it 28-22, but they didn't, went for two at the end and obviously failed. Reserve had a lot of penalties on their end, and they honestly kept Lowellville in the game, but Ill give the Rockets some credit for coming back.
Yeah a couple big runs called back tonight for the Blue Devils. Long run would have put WR up 34/36 to 15. Instead a fumble a few plays later nearly changed the game. Three big fumbles tonight kept Lowellville in it. #5 and #3 are the real deal though. David Altiere continues to be amazing. He had to be close to 300 tonight on the ground.
I've seen plenty of teams go in the gun to take a knee. I'm guessing because the center is used to snapping to a QB in the gun as opposed to the traditional QB under center. Dont want to risk a fumble during the exchange when it's something they rarely, if ever practice- let alone something they rarely if ever do in an actual game.
That makes sense, WR is usually in the gun a lot. That was the first game they were under center the whole game.
I don’t think they felt they could stop Altiere. Blue Devils were on their side of the field all night and turnovers let the Rockets in it
Reserve has improved throughout the season but Springfield will running clock them this week.
100% agree.
More than likely you are right but I think both Springfield and Reserve are hoping they put up a fight.
Reserve will fight hard I'm sure but Springfield is really rounding into shape right now. The blue devils should make they playoffs at 5-4. That will be good for tge younger kids to get the experience under their belt.