Eagle8 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I guess I should have been specific. It's not the run, it's the option that we have to improve defending. We have quite a bit of inexperience this year and we are still getting things together, but we should do well defending the run other than the option and that is coming together. We just have to learn our assignments and stick with them. LBs cant be looking into the backfield...they must stick to their assignments. If every player hits who they are supposed to....you can shut the option down. If one guy plays out of position, they'll walk it down the field every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatum_DirtyBird Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think I'll go ahead and predict a "Pick 6" for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think I'll go ahead and predict a "Pick 6" for this game. I believe you're right Center D will probably get a pick 6 this friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatum_DirtyBird Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 I believe you're right Center D will probably get a pick 6 this friday Oh I'm right, and in Tatum's favor not Center's... lol You going to make the trip up here Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oh I'm right, and in Tatum's favor not Center's... lol You going to make the trip up here Friday? Wouldn't miss it It's been a while since I've missed a Rider game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Wouldn't miss it It's been a while since I've missed a Rider game Remember to avoid parking lot issues... Get to the four way stop and turn left.. then follow signs. Can't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilEagle Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Remember to avoid parking lot issues... Get to the four way stop and turn left.. then follow signs. Can't miss it. You are just wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 You are just wrong.... huh? I assumed to would come up through Carthage. That's the only way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 huh? I assumed to would come up through Carthage. That's the only way. Don't listen to them Crawford! XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This was last years homecoming.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyAZ2-rd6bU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomer Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This was last years homecoming.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyAZ2-rd6bU Crawford just needs to call the phone # and parachute to the game. I dont be thinkn yalls directions is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrookedWolfe Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This was last years homecoming.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyAZ2-rd6bU I remember that :wacko:. Nice intro to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Nice to know that some care that I don't "miss" the game. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Crawford just needs to call the phone # and parachute to the game. I dont be thinkn yalls directions is good. doomer I think you would be the last person I get advise from. Last I remember you started walking home on the high school track after the Beckville game last season and never did get home untill Hayseed found you asleep on track the next morning lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit07 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yeah, we were rebuilding but I still thought the game should have been closer. We played a great first half and then it just all fell apart. Center had a pretty tough team that year. Tatum has already proved this year that we are a second half team but we need to come out and score early because like you said, there are other teams that are 2nd half teams as well. Good luck to you guys. Seems like a good match up them, because like I've said (although I didn't see the Fairfield game) Center has struggled on both sides of the ball in the first half, but not nearly as bad on the offensive side of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit07 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 That they did. Curious to see how Tatum handles a team that's based out of the spread. One thing to watch for this game is LB play... Tatum's Kiano Lucas and Center's Derrick Thomas... Both are good ones. Don't know about Tatum's Kiano, but Thomas from Center is the definition of of a senior leader. He doesn't just make plays. He is a true leader on the sidelines and in the huddle (even though Center doesn't technically huddle). You won't see that kid loose his cool or get down on himself or his teammates, not to mention he started for Center as a sophomore, and not because Center just needed to fill a spot. He is legit. HOpe his season continues to go as well as it has this far. Great kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit07 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Linebacker Great kid only a junior Very simular to Derrick Thomas. I really hope Williams keeps improving and assumes that leadership room next year, but as for this year I would say you hear his name more than any other Center defensive player. I would also like to point out a great sophomore for Center, Jack Ford. This kid is all over the field. He misses tackles every once in a while because he is going so hard, but he has the desire and the build to be a great linebacker/defensive end for Center. I think he is number 21 or something. Another young guy to watch is our sophomore safety J. Shaw. This kid has the ability and size to be a real prospect. If he keeps learning the game and hits the weight room you could see this guy in a D 1 school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 With all those great players Center should win the state titles this year, all state titles.... eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle8 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I could name drop for days but i'll just cut it short and say Kiano Lucas is a 3rd year starter at middle linebacker as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit07 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 With all those great players Center should win the state titles this year, all state titles.... eh? Well the post I think you are responding to clearly says they are very young, with three of their biggest defensive players being underclassmen along with their quarterback. But Center does have the talent to win state, we always have. We just haven't had the program. When you think about it that way, these underclassmen are the only Center players that have started their football careers in a real program. When our current coach got here they were just starting, so they've been the only group to run the same offense all the way up. That makes a huge difference. They may not be more talented but they definately have an advantage over Center teams form the past, and its about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit07 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I guess I should have been specific. It's not the run, it's the option that we have to improve defending. We have quite a bit of inexperience this year and we are still getting things together, but we should do well defending the run other than the option and that is coming together. We just have to learn our assignments and stick with them. Well I don't think Tatum will have to worry much with the option. I don't think I've seen one option play this year when our starting QB is in. He just isn't as mobile as the last few center QB's. But they might sneak in a few under the wildcat, which I personally hope to see more of. Our wildcat quarterback is pretty shifty and is, other than our starting running back, the hardest runner on the team. On a side note: I'd also like to see some more of our backup running backs. Our starter is a beast, and maybe the best we've had in awhile, but our backups are great too and they can both hit quick cuts or jukes to get up field. Occurding to Maxpreps they are all averaging over 7 yards a carry. I'd like to see a faster substitution at the position. We've got the depth where we should never get caught with a running back that is out of breath or slower on his feet because he has already ran the ball four or five times during the drive. Sure would help take some pressure of our young QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRusk2009 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Is this game supposed to be a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Well I don't think Tatum will have to worry much with the option. I don't think I've seen one option play this year when our starting QB is in. He just isn't as mobile as the last few center QB's. But they might sneak in a few under the wildcat, which I personally hope to see more of. Our wildcat quarterback is pretty shifty and is, other than our starting running back, the hardest runner on the team. On a side note: I'd also like to see some more of our backup running backs. Our starter is a beast, and maybe the best we've had in awhile, but our backups are great too and they can both hit quick cuts or jukes to get up field. Occurding to Maxpreps they are all averaging over 7 yards a carry. I'd like to see a faster substitution at the position. We've got the depth where we should never get caught with a running back that is out of breath or slower on his feet because he has already ran the ball four or five times during the drive. Sure would help take some pressure of our young QB. How well did the Wildcat look against Fairfield? I know 100% for a fact that the stats on maxpreps are legit... Center is more dangerous then people give them credit for. One thing to jump out at me is the sophomore QB coming to his own. He's pass for 521 yards these past two games. Another thing I noticed is KJ Garrett is the man. He is also the common denominator. Rush Yards Rec. Yards Passes thrown to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilEagle Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Now that is what I call some facts. But the question is what will those stats look like after Friday Night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatum_DirtyBird Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Now that is what I call some facts. But the question is what will those stats look like after Friday Night? I'm going to say Garret's stats take a dip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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