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Bad defense is back. 75-55 Gilmer w/3:00 left.

Buckeyes defense playing much better 2nd half. Currently 61-35 Gilmer in 3rd.

Gilmer up 42-35 Halftime Buckeyes were in control leading 42-21, but Prosper scored 14 unanswered against Gilmer’s poor defense. Prosper can’t stop Gilmer’s offense. Too much speed.

Should be an interesting game. Not sure what to think about WG. They beat Malvern, AR. Get blown out by Gunter. Lose to 4A-D1 Celina in OT, then get blown out by Palestine. Looks like their QB is their leading rusher as well. WG’s defense has given up more points than Gilmer’s, and Gilmer’s defense is horrific, especially against the run, so this may be another barn burner! I don’t think WG will have the speed to stay with Gilmer, so I’m going with the Buckeyes 52-42. Thoughts

For what it’s worth. Paris Coach didn’t want to go back out after the 2nd delay since it wasn’t a district game. Buckeyes were credited with the win which brought them back into the top 10 per Dave Campbell’s. If Dave Campbell’s Football says Gilmer won, then Gilmer won.

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Let’s just say CH is loaded, which they are. 10 D-1 athletes will win you a lot of games. CH has been to the semi finals two straight years and return a lot of talent. Gilmer graduated their D-Line and replaced them with Sophomores. They lost some good players on the OL, so there will be growing pains. They made a lot of mistakes against a very athletic, experienced team and they paid for it, but still managed to score over 50 points as well. I’m sure they will work on those little things as well as wrapping up and swarming the ball carrier. Gilmer will be fine. I agree about the QB though, seems like he hesitates way to much. If the receivers are covered, he needs to run more. He’s a speedster, so he’s capable. He does need to get it going though!!

This will be a huge test for the young Buckeyes regardless that they are playing at home. Gilmer will need to play near flawless in order to get the win. OL will be bigger, but Defense overall appears smaller. Hopefully, the Buckeye offense will click early and I’m anxious to see how Gilmer RB Henderson ( 100m champ) looks. It might take the teams, especially in this heat, a couple of qtrs to get into rhythm. Gilmer usually comes into the first game in better shape than their opponent, but again, in this heat, it might not matter. Praying for no injuries for either side. Picking Gilmer by 7.

*Update* Buckeyes with two quick touchdowns. Gilmer 29 Gainsville 14 Fluellen doing a really good job at QB, however; Gainesville can’t stop Buckeyes run game.

Gilmer and Gainesville are tied 14-14 2nd Qtr

They will be the first to tell you, the first 15 or so offensive plays are scripted regardless of what the defense is. They watch enough film to script those plays and will not change them even if the defense changes. Not sure why? Stump used to call the plays himself and adjust on the field. Perhaps they are so scripted and vanilla on offense because of the Soph QB? He can play the position, just seems like the play calling or lack of isn’t helping him.

Gilmer @ Pittsburg 7:30 Thursday

Gilmer by about 4 tds

I think it’s more due to these being actual storms, not just rain. Thunder, lightning and possibly hail is a whole different story. Lots of Senior night festivities for some will probably not happen, not to mention the possibility of lightning delays. Makes sense to move the game up a day if possible to avoid all this.

I’ve seen where both Bullard and Beckville have already moved their respective games from Friday to Thursday night because of the storms due on Friday. Any others?

Two things: 1. If I can’t make it to the game, I’ll watch the live stream, just with no sound! I can’t listen to them talk the whole game. 2. Will Henderson IS fast

Taking SH at home by a couple of scores

Paris is down this year. Very young team. Van should win this game fairly easy.

Gilmer by a couple TDs

Buckeyes 50 Paris 7 4th

No idea really. They come in at 1-1, offensively they seem to be struggling. Plus an awfully long way to play Carthage. The Dawgs are starting to get it going. I just don’t think this game will be close.

Gilmer’s homecoming is Friday against Paris. Not sure what is going on in Paris, they normally are a handful with great athletes and tons of speed. They seem down a tad from past teams, against LE, they didn’t have that many players suited up? Thoughts?

This game will be over before Corner Stone exits the bus! Carthage by whatever..

Agree. Kilgore will be fine. The DL, which is their strength, played great! The secondary played good, but the Gilmer receivers just made the plays.

Buckeyes 40 Bulldogs 26 Final