Absolutely well said
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It looked to me like North players were trying to punch the ball out. A few probably took some liberties to get a cheap shot in, and we all know that neither team can let any sort of slight slide, and there always has to be some sort of retaliation.
This is what I was referring to. I just turned on the game and there was no commentary, so it was hard to know what was happening. Definitely got heated, more people on the field than the 11 from each team. A couple Central guys were looking to make something out of it, one had his helmet off and had to be escorted to the locker room. At one point, the North guys started pouring back onto the field from the locker room. It was interesting. I’m assuming some met up after the game with those emotions.
Interesting observation. If you watched the game you then had to see #15 from North throwing upper cuts to #4 after being stood up at the end of the game. The TV sound you can clearly hear the whistle blow and #15 continued to throw 2 more upper cuts. Heck #15 should take up boxing. He looked like Ivan Drago. The excuse after was that they were trying to say they are taught to punch the ball out? Less than an minute til the game over and up by 21 points.............and thats the best explanation they can come up with? Not crying sour grapes. Central had there chances to put the game away in the first and second half but did not. However, that incident at the end of the game was one of many throughout the game that were not called. The refs ( whoever appointed that staff ) completely lost control of the game and called nothing against North. Actually, #10 for Central was tossed after this happened.................and he was not even involved. But, conveniently, the refs left the field immediately after the clock hit zero and missed the confrontation after the game. No suspensions occurred as a result. Absolutely unacceptable that players act like that and nothing happens.
Agree, but they improved throughout the year and would likely now destroy Harvest Prep. PN is slightly more talented, so it's not a fluke that they beat Central both times. That said, the Panthers are certainly NOT 21 points better. I hope PN is mentally tough enough to take the region. They are certainly talented enough.Another disappointing and early exit for Central in the playoffs this year
Seen both this year; Berlin plays very detailed with crisp, sound defense. I liken them to the ‘04 Buckeyes: staunch D with good special teams, but an offense that isn’t as good coupled with frustrating propensity for penalties.
Yes….I think PN had one first down in the 2nd half. I don’t think Berlin punted the entire game. Berlin just couldn't finish once they got inside PN’s 25 yard line. They controlled the game but just couldn't make the key play on offense.
Yes.....seemed somewhat neaderthal thinking on Berlin OC part. On the flip side, PN has so much talent and their offensive coaching staff just doesn't seem to know what to do with it. Can't tell you how many time I've prayed for some simple crossing routs between 8-15 yards downfield. use some simple passes to get the ball to your playmakers in space and let them make plays! They have the offensive talent to play w/anyone in the state w/maybe the exception of Moeller, but the coaching is holding them back........They also got super lucky at the end of the half to get that TD.....Hillerich once again almost came up a play short w/a timeout in his pocket, but he got lucky that Mock got into the end zone as the clock ran down to zero.....His game management skills have always seem to be sorely lacking........
You are a 100 % correct ! The PN OC does not know what he is doing and O- line coach is not any better! They have had a lot of talent on offense over the years and always under perform in this offense. But things will not change because of a winning record (But Only 1 conference championship during the Hillerich time) because they have just way more talent than most the other teams they play. The defense & special teams are winning these past 2 playoff games. How you only score 2 TD's on offense over the last 2 playoff games with a D1 running back, D1 receiver, above average QB and a Kid that runs a 4.22 and does not get the ball ???? When they do throw over the middle, they have had a Very high rate of success (Big yardage or TD) but they may do it once and you won't see it again. I believe I saw the first real screen pass in 6 years early in season and it went for a TD! Have not seen it since. Never seen a reverse in all the years! They are in the Region 3 championship this year but whoever wins Region 3 I believe gets smoker next game!