McMurphy
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Really? I don't even think it is the best in the region this week.Might be the game of the week across the state. Poland by 6
Really? I don't even think it is the best in the region this week.Might be the game of the week across the state. Poland by 6
CatDog, I am simply saying I don't know enough about West Branches opponents to simply pontificate that Poland is the best team they have played.. I have however watched Poland enough to know how physical they are. You are free to overrule my objection if you judge it to be appropriate.Then which team is the best they played? I looked at the schedule and I am very curious about your response.
Really? I don't even think it is the best in the region this week.
My issue is pavlansky, tends to go away from what they’re good at, that’ll be the deciding factor in the game. The second half of the Hubbard game they went completely away from what they do and they lost after being up bigYep. And WB is probably the third best team the Dogs faced, behind Canfield and SR.
Poland is built to win this game. BUT, if the defense takes plays off or they trail by two or more touchdowns, this game can get out of hand in favor of WB. Not saying Poland wins, just saying this game is very winnable for them.
Go Dogs!
Hubbard might be better than West Branch as well. Not counting the version of the Eagles that made stupid play calls against South Range. Contrary to popular belief Hubbard is actually capable of completing passes as evidenced in the New Philadelphia game.Yep. And WB is probably the third best team the Dogs faced, behind Canfield and SR.
Poland is built to win this game. BUT, if the defense takes plays off or they trail by two or more touchdowns, this game can get out of hand in favor of WB. Not saying Poland wins, just saying this game is very winnable for them.
Go Dogs!
CPoland will have the best defense WB has played all year, they’ll have to do it through the air.
Howland ran the ball very well against WB, Poland is a lot better in that aspect then Howland. If Poland doesn’t get behind early they’ll grind it out by 2 scores, but it WB makes poland play catch-up like Salem did last year then was shut out in the second half we will have a really good ball game
The EBC is a good league. Carrollton is probably closest to Poland, runCatDog, I am simply saying I don't know enough about West Branches opponents to simply pontificate that Poland is the best team they have played.. I have however watched Poland enough to know how physical they are. You are free to overrule my objection if you judge it to be appropriate.![]()
Poland is absolutely the best team WB will have faced to date. Also the 3rd best team in the NE8, also Poland played a much tougher OOC schedule.
So Poland played possibly 3 teams better than WB and lost them all. They only beat 2 teams with winning records. The team are probably equally talented with similar schedules. Polands last game against an EBC team was a 3 point win over Salem last year.Poland is absolutely the best team WB will have faced to date. Also the 3rd best team in the NE8, also Poland played a much tougher OOC schedule.
1-3 beat them them , right? Wb’s order:Hubbard might be better than West Branch as well. Not counting the version of the Eagles that made stupid play calls against South Range. Contrary to popular belief Hubbard is actually capable of completing passes as evidenced in the New Philadelphia game.
Poland's opponents in order of difficulty:
1. Canfield
2. South Range
3. Hubbard
4. West Branch
I actually saw Carrollton, Canton South and Salem play this year1-3 beat them them , right? Wb’s order:
1. Carrollton
2. Poland
3. Canton South
4. Salem
Poland is absolutely the best team WB will have faced to date. Also the 3rd best team in the NE8, also Poland played a much tougher OOC schedule.
Carrollton is the same type of team as Poland and would give them everything they could handle, lost to St Clairsville, West Branch and somehow blew a game to Marlington when their running back rushed for 370. They are a very good and very physical team - those types of teams do exist outside of mahoning county whether you want to believe it or not.Yeah. No way anyone on WBS schedule is better than Poland. Poland however played 3 teams better than WB.
I could see that why you ranked them in that order and put Poland 1 but carrollton did beat both south and Salem. Carrollton is very similar to Poland. Very good running game and physical team- Carroll County has some big and tough farm boys!!I actually saw Carrollton, Canton South and Salem play this year
I would rank them:
1. Poland
2. Salem
3. Canton South
4. Carrollton
I put Carrollton 4th because Marlington is absolutely horrendous, and that is just a really bad loss that cannot be justified at all. Losing to only St. Clairsville and West Branch and discounting the Marlington game, I would say they are roughly equal to Salem.Carrollton is the same type of team as Poland and would give them everything they could handle, lost to St Clairsville, West Branch and somehow blew a game to Marlington when their running back rushed for 370. They are a very good and very physical team - those types of teams do exist outside of mahoning county whether you want to believe it or not.
Someone being physical doesn’t make them a good team. Poland gave Canfield who would name the score on WB all they wanted. It’s a battle of strengths, WB offense vs polands defense. Poland will be able to score because the WB run defense isn’t that great but their offense makes up for it. If Poland gets a couple stops they can easily win. It’s a pick ‘em for me as I’ve stated before.Carrollton is the same type of team as Poland and would give them everything they could handle, lost to St Clairsville, West Branch and somehow blew a game to Marlington when their running back rushed for 370. They are a very good and very physical team - those types of teams do exist outside of mahoning county whether you want to believe it or not.
COMMON OPPONENTS CAN BE MISLEADING.The only common opponent was Howland
Poland won 27-14
West Branch won by a much narrower margin 37-34
So with that in mind I think this is a close game, and I actually will take Poland by 1 TD or less
I have also seen West Branch and Poland play several times this year so the one common opponent was not my only basis for predicting that particular outcome.COMMON OPPONENTS CAN BE MISLEADING.
CCC 15 LUCAS 0 @ LUCAS.
LUCAS 14 MOGGY 0 @ MOGADORE.
WEEK 11: MOGGY 21 CCC 13
MOGGY ALSO HAD A FG AND TD NEGATED BY PENALTY AND WERE PHYSICALLY SUPERIOR TO CCC.
BUT YOU WOULDN'T HAVE THOUGHT SO BASED ON THEIR COMMON OPPONENT, LUCAS.
They certainly laid an egg that game-I put Carrollton 4th because Marlington is absolutely horrendous, and that is just a really bad loss that cannot be justified at all. Losing to only St. Clairsville and West Branch and discounting the Marlington game, I would say they are roughly equal to Salem.
Ysn 9.99 lolCOMMON OPPONENTS CAN BE MISLEADING.
CCC 15 LUCAS 0 @ LUCAS.
LUCAS 14 MOGGY 0 @ MOGADORE.
WEEK 11: MOGGY 21 CCC 13
MOGGY ALSO HAD A FG AND TD NEGATED BY PENALTY AND WERE PHYSICALLY SUPERIOR TO CCC.
BUT YOU WOULDN'T HAVE THOUGHT SO BASED ON THEIR COMMON OPPONENT, LUCAS.
SHOULD BE A GREAT GAME.
DRU DESHIELDS IS A GREAT HIGHSCHOOL QB.
SO IS JACK FULTON.
I'D PAY TO SEE IT.![]()
How has Canfield had a lackluster season? And Canfield isn't in the NE8 either. And Canfield and South Range are definitely better than anyone West Branch has played.There's a clear bias here by the bad team posters in Poland's league trying to make themselves feel better about lackluster seasons. West Branch beat three very good teams this year, Poland lost to three very good teams. The idea that just because Poland played against some good teams somehow makes them a better team than West Branch is absurd. The EBC is good this year and West Branch is the cream of the crop in that league, it isn't like they're a MVAC team.
This is my exact sentiment. West Branch has a phenomenal offense. But they give you a lot of points vs better competition. Howland wasn't very good offensively this year, from what I've seen. In my mind the edge goes to the defense in a close game. Should be a great game regardless.How has Canfield had a lackluster season? And Canfield isn't in the NE8 either. And Canfield and South Range are definitely better than anyone West Branch has played.
The fact of the matter is the Warriors have an excellent passing game, but they don't have the best defense against the run. The Bulldogs have a serviceable rushing attack and a strong defense. The net result is the Bulldogs will probably get a few stops, the Warriors won't get the stops they need and Poland grinds out a tough victory by one score or so.
Great points about the game. I can see it going that way. I think WB will score enough to win the game but that’s why they play the game. As far schedule, yes south range and Canfield and Hubbard are better than anyone West Branch played but since Poland lost all of those game I really don’t understand your point. It will be fun to watch!How has Canfield had a lackluster season? And Canfield isn't in the NE8 either. And Canfield and South Range are definitely better than anyone West Branch has played.
The fact of the matter is the Warriors have an excellent passing game, but they don't have the best defense against the run. The Bulldogs have a serviceable rushing attack and a strong defense. The net result is the Bulldogs will probably get a few stops, the Warriors won't get the stops they need and Poland grinds out a tough victory by one score or so.
Canfield and South Range would both beat West Branch that is my point. Canfield would probably get a running clock on West Branch to be perfectly honest, because West Branch doesn't play good enough defense to get any stops against Canfield and Canfield has a pretty good secondary. South Range also has such a good well rounded offense as well that I doubt West Branch would get any stops against them either. I do think they might be able to score a bit against South Range but not every drive.Great points about the game. I can see it going that way. I think WB will score enough to win the game but that’s why they play the game. As far schedule, yes south range and Canfield and Hubbard are better than anyone West Branch played but since Poland lost all of those game I really don’t understand your point. It will be fun to watch!
Still a terrible argument and Who really cares about schedules? So west Branch would be 8-2 and Friday would still be a good game, I really have no dog in the fight, not from either school. Whoever wins will probably be out when they play perry the next week. Just want to enjoy an entertaining game Friday.Canfield and South Range would both beat West Branch that is my point. Canfield would probably get a running clock on West Branch to be perfectly honest, because West Branch doesn't play good enough defense to get any stops against Canfield and Canfield has a pretty good secondary. South Range also has such a good well rounded offense as well that I doubt West Branch would get any stops against them either. I do think they might be able to score a bit against South Range but not every drive.
I don’t disagree about scheduling good teams. You really don’t know much about the ebc teams/ it is a solid d4 conference this year. Friday should be a great game with 2 great traditions - looking forward to it.My personal opinion and one take on this conversation is that I would rather play tough teams and take the chance of a loss or some adversity than a weak schedule. No team gets anything from beating bad teams and thumping their chest over it.
WB is undefeated and that's not easy to do no matter the league or the schedule. But, I would have to say Poland is more battle tested.
In the end, there are a lot of valid points on both sides of the discussion but all seem to agree it should be a good matchup.
I still believe both conferences should schedule each other week 1 each season. Rank your best teams before the season and let it go. Great competition for both leaguesThe bottom line is both teams played good schedules, both teams have good football players and good coaching. They will both show up to play and it should be a great game!
I think they both beat Perry by at least a score. Even when Perry was dominant they would lose to Poland or girard. I see the same next eeek against either of these 2 teamsStill a terrible argument and Who really cares about schedules? So west Branch would be 8-2 and Friday would still be a good game, I really have no dog in the fight, not from either school. Whoever wins will probably be out when they play perry the next week. Just want to enjoy an entertaining game Friday.