Thanks for the info! VV is not like the old VV teams people around this area are used to seeing. Gone is the run and shoot option offense and insert a pass heavy 4-5 wide air raid attack… VV has a Sophomore QB who can scramble and has a rocket launcher attached to his shoulder, they also have a very nice WR who has a size advantage over almost anyone he goes up against (I believe he’s 6-6?). VV will throw it the vast majority of times and will only try to run to set up pass. Situational play calling still rough for VV. Our D is sound against the run but allowed MU to beat them over the top with broken coverage TD passes. Based on what you say I expect the same scores VV had the past few weeks. 30-27, 27-21 type games. Could go either way.
With all that in mind, we had the ball going to a wide open WR in the end zone to win the game. They definitely had their opportunities to win the game.
To me, this is exactly what has held VV back at times over the years. They always have a quality QB with good skill players around him. It's not a question of their ability to win, it's often the mentality to not have costly penalties and turnovers. When they've lost close games, these are often the issues that raise their heads. To beat the best teams, you have to play disciplined football.
It’s not that I don’t think they’re talented, they for sure are, it’s just that I think it’s clear the coaching is a step down from last year and in a lot of cases Friday night the lack of situational awareness (in my personal opinion) when it came to play calling was what I was referring to. I think against good competition (MU (loss) Ross, Eaton, Brookville, and Bellbrook) this could come back and cost them a win. If they don’t clean it up, a 5-5 record is on the docket and to me that’s a very rough season for VV standards
There's also probably a little of this having to do with their youth as well. The Spartans have a strong junior class and are starting a sophomore QB. They'll have some growing to do, and quickly.
No. I think they threw the ball a total of less than 20 times all year last year. QB is a converted RB. They are straight old school, triple option. According to the SWOC website, they have thrown the ball 6 times this year as compared to 97 rushing attempts.
That's it, lol? Just one soph? Ross is starting 6 sophs(with a couple others rotating in), 9 Jrs, and 7 Srs. They even have a freshman that comes in for certain formations. I guess my point is Ross is pretty darn young but they will show up and fight. Past that I do not think I am ready to give any other certainties. Looking forward to coming up to VV though, only been for wrestling so should be a good trip
Great place to watch a high school football game. Hopefully the community is still out in full force after all of the turmoil in the off-season. Use to be like a ghost town when VV was at home on a Friday night.
I wouldn't say that's VV's only young player starting. I meant more that they replaced a great deal from last season and have a lot of youth in key positions such as QB.
