guyinahoodie
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Good luck to both teams! This seems to be as even of a match up as you could hope for in a state title game. 24-21 Tigers!
Same question applies to Anna stopping Springfield. That's the joy of the Finals. Neither team nor fan base typically has a clue about each other.How will Springfield stop this Anna ground game?
It's only a 3 hour drive and the game doesn't start until 5 hours after milking is done. Game done by 1 PM and three hours to get back for second milking. Pretty easy. The 3 PM slot would be tough on the cows.poor MAC.. always gets the morning games
Brungard is a great coach no doubt. But saying Poland was a bad program because they had 2-3 years of below average football isn't very accurate. He was exactly what the program needed at the time for sure, but a state championship in '99 and a regional final in '01 is a lot. I think '04 & '05 were the only down years if i remember rightFeel free to sleep Springfield Local, but you better get used to seeing them....they will be in this game a lot in the upcoming years. The QB is (Beau) a sophomore and is a freak show. His father is the OC and former Poland head coach (88 -37) and led them to 9 straight playoff appearances. Prior to his tenure at Poland, they were not a very good program, dare I say...bad program. He changed the culture there. His collegiate career is remarkable also...https://www.ysusports.com/fan_zone/hof/bios/brungard-mark?view=bio. I've never seen Anna play, so I can't pretend to know what I don't. But, I don't think too many people from western Ohio know much about Mark Brungard...and his boys. But, they are going to find out.
As I say...coaching matters.
Sooooo... give me your prediction and the reason for it. It’s conversation material. I posted another scenario that shows Anna by 13. So split the difference.enough with this...don't understand what this is.... Anna Rolls!!
Could be a shoot out. Or not. In D4 this week, Poland played Licking Valley. Poland is huge. They took a two TD lead going into the fourth and lost. LV got hot throwing and took over. Springfield has an awesome QB capable of doing the same. Running and throwing. Woody Hayes had a habit of recruiting coaches sons because they knew the game. Mentally and emotionally. This kid is the son of a coach. And all his dad did in his college days is quarterback his team to two national championships under Jim Tressel. The bloodlines are there. He’s a go to stud. And he may also run annnnd pass for 250+. He’s got a supporting cast as well or they wouldn’t be there. Pressure is all on Anna. They’re certainly the big favorite. But expect to see some great plays and brutal runs from this kid as well. Don’t know if they can score with Anna. But it could be a fun game to watch.Drew Pastuer has Springfield ranked just slightly behind Anna.
Should be a great game but in the end Anna is just to dominant up front and Huelskamp will rush for 250+ and 4 TD's.
How will Springfield stop this Anna ground game?
I certainly don't disagree with you ideliver, but I would add that Mark Brungard isn't the head coach of the Tigers. Sean Guerriero has always had the Tigers competitive year-in and year-out. He is also a quality coach. But the addition of Brungard to the staff has elevated the Tigers GREATLY. The whole coaching staff seems to work very well together and really have the kids focused and believing in themselves.Feel free to sleep Springfield Local, but you better get used to seeing them....they will be in this game a lot in the upcoming years. The QB is (Beau) a sophomore and is a freak show. His father is the OC and former Poland head coach (88 -37) and led them to 9 straight playoff appearances. Prior to his tenure at Poland, they were not a very good program, dare I say...bad program. He changed the culture there. His collegiate career is remarkable also...https://www.ysusports.com/fan_zone/hof/bios/brungard-mark?view=bio. I've never seen Anna play, so I can't pretend to know what I don't. But, I don't think too many people from western Ohio know much about Mark Brungard...and his boys. But, they are going to find out.
As I say...coaching matters.
I wanted to argue with you about this. I REALLY did. Then I thought about it.....and you’re probably rightAlso just to be a homer if Anna was in DV you would have 3 MAC schools there again. ML,Minster, Anna. Go Rockets 45-10
No doubt it will be a fun game. I expect it to be a barn burner which probably favors Springfield. Anna hasn't really been tested this year outside of Anna.Could be a shoot out. Or not. In D4 this week, Poland played Licking Valley. Poland is huge. They took a two TD lead going into the fourth and lost. LV got hot throwing and took over. Springfield has an awesome QB capable of doing the same. Running and throwing. Woody Hayes had a habit of recruiting coaches sons because they knew the game. Mentally and emotionally. This kid is the son of a coach. And all his dad did in his college days is quarterback his team to two national championships under Jim Tressel. The bloodlines are there. He’s a go to stud. And he may also run annnnd pass for 250+. He’s got a supporting cast as well or they wouldn’t be there. Pressure is all on Anna. They’re certainly the big favorite. But expect to see some great plays and brutal runs from this kid as well. Don’t know if they can score with Anna. But it could be a fun game to watch.
LolI wanted to argue with you about this. I REALLY did. Then I thought it.....and you’re probably right
who is his dad?Could be a shoot out. Or not. In D4 this week, Poland played Licking Valley. Poland is huge. They took a two TD lead going into the fourth and lost. LV got hot throwing and took over. Springfield has an awesome QB capable of doing the same. Running and throwing. Woody Hayes had a habit of recruiting coaches sons because they knew the game. Mentally and emotionally. This kid is the son of a coach. And all his dad did in his college days is quarterback his team to two national championships under Jim Tressel. The bloodlines are there. He’s a go to stud. And he may also run annnnd pass for 250+. He’s got a supporting cast as well or they wouldn’t be there. Pressure is all on Anna. They’re certainly the big favorite. But expect to see some great plays and brutal runs from this kid as well. Don’t know if they can score with Anna. But it could be a fun game to watch.
I'm biased...... Anna beat my team in the first game of the playoffs.....and they haven't stopped since, I don't know a thing about Springfield( where can I see film on them?) but I just know what Anna is about , if they would be in Div 5 they would be playing Kirtland this week....Sooooo... give me your prediction and the reason for it. It’s conversation material. I posted another scenario that shows Anna by 13. So split the difference.
Your comment... Anna rolls. Why? That’s just as baseless as a score comparison. LOL. Maybe more so. ????
I'm biased...... Anna beat my team in the first game of the playoffs.....and they haven't stopped since, I don't know a thing about Springfield( where can I see film on them?) but I just know what Anna is about , if they would be in Div 5 they would be playing Kirtland this week....
just looking at the regions....maybe Anna would have been in 20.....they have gone south the past two years in Div 5COMPLETELY DISAGREE WITH YOU!
(They probably would have been in R18 so they'd have played Kirtland last week)
Was just kidding. Actually, would have been fun to see them meet up with West Jeff. Well, fun for the rest of us.just looking at the regions....maybe Anna would have been in 20.....they have gone south the past two years in Div 5
I 2nd this.I don't know a thing about Springfield( where can I see film on them?)
Springfield really didn't do anything until Brungard got there?? Hats off to Springfield for allowing him to join the staff, but he is much more to credit here than Guerriero (who is clearly following Brungard's lead so good for him)I certainly don't disagree with you ideliver, but I would add that Mark Brungard isn't the head coach of the Tigers. Sean Guerriero has always had the Tigers competitive year-in and year-out. He is also a quality coach. But the addition of Brungard to the staff has elevated the Tigers GREATLY. The whole coaching staff seems to work very well together and really have the kids focused and believing in themselves.
Springfield QB's dad is Mark Brungard who played under Tressel at Youngstown St. and was head coach at Poland Seminary HS before joining the staff at Springfield to spend more time with his kids.who is his dad?
How many titles did he win at Poland SeminarySpringfield QB's dad is Mark Brungard who played under Tressel at Youngstown St. and was head coach at Poland Seminary HS before joining the staff at Springfield to spend more time with his kids.
when was he the coach there.....Springfield QB's dad is Mark Brungard who played under Tressel at Youngstown St. and was head coach at Poland Seminary HS before joining the staff at Springfield to spend more time with his kids.
He resigned following the 2015 playoffs after 11 seasons on the job, so that means he coached 2005-2015. His record at Poland was 88-37 which included 4 league titles and 9 straight trips to the playoffs (his final 9 seasons). His teams' deepest playoff run came in 2009 when they lost to eventual DIII state champion Cardinal Mooney in the Region 9 final.when was he the coach there.....
Doog - that is interesting. Watching NMS last week my buddy commented on how they never gave up long runs because they swarmed to the ball so well. And as far as QB runs go, they probably could have thrown for 200 more yards after the first quarter. Defense had to respect his legs and kids were running free.My Observations from the Marion - Anna game back in week 5, The Flyers have a smaller than usual D-Line and I believe it actually paid off against Anna. Every play you had the feeling Bixler or Huelskamp could break it for a touchdown, that night the Flyers D-Line and linebackers penetrated the backfield and tackled very well in open space. On Offense the Flyers moved the ball thru the air pretty effectively and utilized the QB in the rushing game more than any other game this year. If I'm NMS I know which game film I'm studying.
I am sure other coaches watched video of that game to no avail. ML's defense has good team speed and tackles well, hard to replicate.My Observations from the Marion - Anna game back in week 5, The Flyers have a smaller than usual D-Line and I believe it actually paid off against Anna. Every play you had the feeling Bixler or Huelskamp could break it for a touchdown, that night the Flyers D-Line and linebackers penetrated the backfield and tackled very well in open space. On Offense the Flyers moved the ball thru the air pretty effectively and utilized the QB in the rushing game more than any other game this year. If I'm NMS I know which game film I'm studying.