Although a conference dominated by teams in the Pee Wee divisions, the MAC has done quite well over the years.
The league is at least 338-58 (85%) winning percentage against NON MAC teams in the playoffs.
85%.
The only teams who have a winning record vs the MAC in the playoffs with at least 2 matchups are below.
Archbold (3-1)
Middletown Fenwick (2-1)
Oak Harber (2-0)
tUYU (3-1)
(As of 2019 I do believe these are from. Ill get with my buddy to update these).
The first bit of business is to NOT be intimidated. Archbold is 3-1 VS the MAC with the most recent win in 2019 VS our Cavs. Their only loss was to Anna who was an absolute juggernaut and if they did not slip up vs the Steiners for the only Rocket loss that year they would have a solid argument for the very short list of best all time MAC teams.
Archbold does seem to have a balanced attack with their QB throwing for nearly 1500 yards (19TD/7INT) and their leading rusher near 900 yds and 11TDs and another back with nearly 500 and 13TDs (stats may be only from regular season).
Hurst seems to be a dude as he has 21 TDS (13 rushing, 4 receiving, 2 KO return//avgs 50 yards on 7 returns// and 2 other TDs their stat sheet doe not show) and also plays defense.
They seem to have a 1-2 punch at receiver with a Miller kid with 7TDs.
They do have 3 KO turns for TDS so it would behoove CW to be strong in the kicking game..
Coldwateronians: I realize many have become 'ho hum' in regards to the program with the success over the years. I do still see a number of the 'old crusties' at the games (60+) but each year less and less of them can make it. What I see is a lack of non parent 20-50 types supporting these kids over the years.
This is your team. This is your school. This is your program. Graduated and moved away? Once a Cavalier, always a Cavalier. Make the trip, go down memory lane and support these kids and this team. I was at the school a few weeks ago for an event and saw the cars in the student lot. Took me until about 30 before I bought myself that nice of a car so dont tell me the ticket prices are too high!
Parents: gather up those kids, pry them away from their phones, computers, video games, tablets, get them off their myspace accounts and take them to a ballgame.
Week 12 is not an entitlement, it is a privilege. Shell out that $$ and show this team you support them 100%.
Remember, if we do not support our own, who is going to?
My prediction:
This team is going to fight. They are going to fight like hell to get to the next step of their goal. In Coldwater, the success we have seen is a blessing, and a curse, because way too many think it is our God given right as a Cavalier to make it to week 11, 12, 13, 14, 15+. We have become too spoiled and comfortable.
As for the outcome:
Winning team 27
Non winning team 20.
God Bless the USA.
God Bless the MAC.
and May God Bless The Coldwater Cavaliers.
