arizonawildcat
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The bars that have Spectrum will be packed.750, nothing for the general public.
The bars that have Spectrum will be packed.750, nothing for the general public.
1. Run the ball
2. Stop the run
3. Win special teams
4. Win the turnover battle
TIG !!!
I think what happened is that we have been so used to how things looked the last 2 years.It's been obvious from the start this team is more 91 than 2001. I was just in denial for 5 weeks...lol.
Good analysis.I hate to detract from the tone of this thread, but how about some actual football talk?
Contrived by the OHSAA or not, this is really the game everyone wanted (other than the Avon and LaSalle fans of course). Both of these teams have dominated the line of scrimmage this season so it will be interesting to see who wins the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. The sophomore RB for Massillon, Hartson, has been huge but the Massillon offense will have to be a little more diverse in this one or Hoban will just hunker down and focus on stopping the run. Massillon doesn't need to throw it 25 times but enough to keep the Hoban D honest. Johnson, Ballard and Lamp are gamebreakers who need to see the ball. Both teams have plenty of big game experience but it's a hell of an asset to have a QB like Hamm playing in his 3rd championship game. This Hoban team is not the disciplined machine of past years and commits penalties that are uncharacteristic of their teams the last 4 years. That's something they'll need to control in a close game like this one.
I think this will be an outstanding game that could go either way. It's a damn shame we can't all head to Canton take this one in. I think it comes down to whose lines play better and timely turnovers. If I had to guess, Hoban pulls it out late in a relatively low scoring game, something like 21-14. Good luck to both teams.
AgreeI think what happened is that we have been so used to how things looked the last 2 years.
All are now on ignore ... it amazes me each year how delusional some people are ? i can’t wait to watch our seniors last game on Friday ??
#GoKnights
Who TF is asking for sympathy? I was clearly just pointing out Mass fans will do what Mass fans do best and it’s going to make for a long week ...
Since you mentioned Avon. I have to give them a hand for the game they played vs. Hoban yesterday. They came to play. They gave Hoban everything they had and had Hoban on the ropes. When it happened I was not in favor of it and I am still not. With about 1:30 left in the half and Avon had a 4th and 10 from about the Hoban 40, they should have punted and went in to halftime happy down 7-0. Instead they went for it, didn't get it, left Hoban plenty of time, and Hoban went down and got 7 with about :13 seconds in the half. That was huge. But either way, It was a great game to watch and I truly give the Avon coach a lot of credit. They went toe to toe with a team with much more overall talent. Also the Avon Qb played extremely well. Not only did he play well at QB, he was a tackling machine from the safety position. That kid is a stud. Avon did expose Hoban some. I expect the Hoban vs. Massillon game to be close and and won late in the game or overtime. Prayers that neither team gets hit with Covid, and that both teams come out of the game injury free.Avon has a little bit of history with both these programs via playoffs (both) and scrimmages (Massillon), so I'm not going to pick a favorite in this one.
For the sake of both teams and fan bases, though, I hope each team comes in as healthy as possible, no major injuries during the game, refs not a factor, weather not a factor and the teams go at it hard for 48 minutes and the team that plays the best Friday night wins the D2 crown.
If you'd ever been in that locker room alone you'd know the ghosts are already woke lolThis should be fun. Hoban is a dynasty in the making. Massillon is a former dynasty looking for that first playoff title to awaken the ghosts.
I agree about before the half. I was shocked by not punting and it backfired. 14-0 instead of 7-0.Since you mentioned Avon. I have to give them a hand for the game they played vs. Hoban yesterday. They came to play. They gave Hoban everything they had and had Hoban on the ropes. When it happened I was not in favor of it and I am still not. With about 1:30 left in the half and Avon had a 4th and 10 from about the Hoban 40, they should have punted and went in to halftime happy down 7-0. Instead they went for it, didn't get it, left Hoban plenty of time, and Hoban went down and got 7 with about :13 seconds in the half. That was huge. But either way, It was a great game to watch and I truly give the Avon coach a lot of credit. They went toe to toe with a team with much more overall talent. Also the Avon Qb played extremely well. Not only did he play well at QB, he was a tackling machine from the safety position. That kid is a stud. Avon did expose Hoban some. I expect the Hoban vs. Massillon game to be close and and won late in the game or overtime. Prayers that neither team gets hit with Covid, and that both teams come out of the game injury free.
I agree about before the half. I was shocked by not punting and it backfired. 14-0 instead of 7-0.
Avon will give it another try next year.
Yep...but we're here..where are your kids?Massillon could lose 3 straight state title games?
Well said, as always.Avon has a little bit of history with both these programs via playoffs (both) and scrimmages (Massillon), so I'm not going to pick a favorite in this one.
For the sake of both teams and fan bases, though, I hope each team comes in as healthy as possible, no major injuries during the game, refs not a factor, weather not a factor and the teams go at it hard for 48 minutes and the team that plays the best Friday night wins the D2 crown.
Picked up by plain dealer too.The entitled Hoban player quoted in the Beacon Journal who was so unexpectedly hurt by having one whole loss in his entire high school career sounded like he could use a hug and a safe space. Boo-friggin’-hoo!
You are a fool. I am not a MASS. hater. I am a MASS. realist. I give an honest account of what I see of this match-up, which is MASS. winning their first state title. How is that HATING? Hating would be saying, "I hope that Hoban wins on a last second, 80 yard, double reverse, flee flicker with three laterals." I state that MASS. will be joining the VIKINGS as D2 state champs.This post I quoted from you above is post #17, show me a post in this thread PRE post 17 where Massillon "claims victory." The post you quoted was made by a known Massillon hater.
Yep...but we're here..where are your kids?
I believe his kids are playing Ironton today in the D5 playoffs.
Maybe he should be more concerned about when Bacon becomes relevant again?
GO TIGERS!?
Massillon could lose 3 straight state title games?
Darryl Peterson ? He played last year also had 4 solo and 1 assisted tackle.Who is the miniature Myles Garrett playing DE for Hoban? The kid is lightning quick.
RB Kiner is having a solid season and the team has a shot at winning D5. Sounds relevant to me.