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Where will this game be played and what's the thoughts on the Warriors and Griffins?
If they put in, Louisville or GlenOak would be pretty good locations, I’d think.Where will this game be played and what's the thoughts on the Warriors and Griffins?
I have been to Ravenna a few times. Man, when the lights come up - that smurf turf gets really really blue..
Which I expect them to do. I went to the Salem WB game and Struthers last night. You cannot stop West Branch on offense, you have to hope to outscore them. Can this opponent do that?Same goal as every week for WB . Limit big plays as much as possible and try and outscore them.
I believe WB will move the ball and score. Just need to get some stops. I know nothing about Buchtel, just know they’ve always had speed .Which I expect them to do. I went to the Salem WB game and Struthers last night. You cannot stop West Branch on offense, you have to hope to outscore them. Can this opponent do that?
Me either, I can only speak on the couple West Branch games I saw. You don’t see offense like that in the MVACI
I believe WB will move the ball and score. Just need to get some stops. I know nothing about Buchtel, just know they’ve always had speed .
When DeShields is 100%, some of his best plays occur when he’s pressured. Not too many linemen are going to catch him even hobbled plus he reacts to blitzes very quickly and either scrambles and finds an open receiver or runs it himself. He was still elusive enough Friday to create big plays. And if you key on him, Mulinix rips off 10 yards. As far the WB defense, speed is always a concern but like always , they’ll try to limit the big plays and outscore them. Carter was a great back but the majority of his yards came on one 73 yard run.To beat west branches offense you need to get pressure with your front 4 and create pressure up the middle, 12 is very very good at moving up in the pocket.
if I’m a WB fan the thing i worry about is containing the Buchtel Speed, Struthers was able to hit the outside whenever they wanted to with the QB and backs. Buchtel I’m sure will do the same thing. The team who makes the other team make mistakes wins the game.
I agreee. WB will struggle defensively but Butchel's offense will have to be very efficient and score a lot of points to win. WB's offense really isn't bothered by speed, in fact they can use it against a defense if they take chances by blitzing and jumping routes. Also WB's skilled kids are not slow and can make big plays. I think a lot of people automatically thank WB isn't fast- that is not 100% accurate. I like WB in a high scoring game. Last check DeShields has 40 plus touchdowns and I think 1 interception so they usually don't turn it over. 48-35 West Branch.To beat west branches offense you need to get pressure with your front 4 and create pressure up the middle, 12 is very very good at moving up in the pocket.
if I’m a WB fan the thing i worry about is containing the Buchtel Speed, Struthers was able to hit the outside whenever they wanted to with the QB and backs. Buchtel I’m sure will do the same thing. The team who makes the other team make mistakes wins the game.
I think they’re the favorite until they run into glenvilleI agreee. WB will struggle defensively but Butchel's offense will have to be very efficient and score a lot of points to win. WB's offense really isn't bothered by speed, in fact they can use it against a defense if they take chances by blitzing and jumping routes. Also WB's skilled kids are not slow and can make big plays. I think a lot of people automatically thank WB isn't fast- that is not 100% accurate. I like WB in a high scoring game. Last check DeShields has 40 plus touchdowns and I think 1 interception so they usually don't turn it over. 48-35 West Branch.
I would really like to see that one.I think they’re the favorite until they run into glenville
I know DeShields added one more interception Friday when he sailed one high. Might have been another on an a conversation attempt. Either way 2or 3 in 3400 yards of passing is incredible.I agreee. WB will struggle defensively but Butchel's offense will have to be very efficient and score a lot of points to win. WB's offense really isn't bothered by speed, in fact they can use it against a defense if they take chances by blitzing and jumping routes. Also WB's skilled kids are not slow and can make big plays. I think a lot of people automatically thank WB isn't fast- that is not 100% accurate. I like WB in a high scoring game. Last check DeShields has 40 plus touchdowns and I think 1 interception so they usually don't turn it over. 48-35 West Branch.
Does Buchtel get faster in the rain and West Branch slower? I would think Buchtel would be concerned about ball security in those conditions. West Branch only has 5 turnovers through 12 games.Going to be rainy and cold that will slow West Branch offense down! Buchtel offense will be able to score on West Branch easily!
West Branch hasn't see a team this season that will pose the problems for them that Buchtel will! During the preseason div4 polls Buchtel was ranked in the top 10! So for everyone to make the Griffins underdogs better wake up!Does Buchtel get faster in the rain and West Branch slower? I would think Buchtel would be concerned about ball security in those conditions. West Branch only has 5 turnovers through 12 games.
On the flipside though, I can almost guarantee that Buchtel has not seen an offense like West Branch all year. It is very efficient, and tough to stop.West Branch hasn't see a team this season that will pose the problems for them that Buchtel will! During the preseason div4 polls Buchtel was ranked in the top 10! So for everyone to make the Griffins underdogs better wake up!
Yea- but with their average defense every game will be challenging - Struthers certainly was no cake walk.I think they’re the favorite until they run into glenville
I agree - but WBs offense is different, they will neutralize speed/ the key for Buchtel is to score a lot of points- I think the can do that too.West Branch hasn't see a team this season that will pose the problems for them that Buchtel will! During the preseason div4 polls Buchtel was ranked in the top 10! So for everyone to make the Griffins underdogs better wake up!
West Branch went 4 deep into the play offs last year, they can play in inclement weather. Better be careful assuming WB is slow and unathletic. It Buchtel's plan is to simply out athlete WB it's going to be a long night, they have good speed and good athletes at WB. However, AB is usually very well coached and I am sure they will have a good scheme. I have a feeling that this will be a great game.Going to be rainy and cold that will slow West Branch offense down! Buchtel offense will be able to score on West Branch easily!