SmoakyBandito Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 My partial post from Sunday. "Yes I think La Vega will be better than Silsbee. They have more team speed, more athletic but slightly smaller offensive line, a blocking and catching D1 TE, and a defense 10 times better than Silsbee. This game will be close for 4 quarters unless one team or the other implodes with turnovers and mistakes. Very well could be another Navasota type game."Right on. It's just that we have nobody to discuss with from La Vega. And everybody else that's thinks Carthage will get beat is for the most part people that wanna see Carthage get lose. We are finally talking a little football. How things are really going to play out. This is going to be a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherNation2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 This is going to be the best opponent either team has played. After looking at film and reading articles I think this is for sure a 1 possession game. For some strange reason I think this is going to be a semi-shootout, even though most think it's going to be more of a defensive game. Maybe not 50 points a piece, but I believe both offenses will have success. If we have trouble scoring then the Dawgs might be in trouble. From the looks of their offense they are going to score some points on the Dawg D. But in he other hand from some of the stuff I have seen I think Carthage will score some points too. This quietly might be the game of the week. I wish I woulda gone to chalk talk. Read the ETSN article posted today. Coach Surratt's scouting reports sums up what we heard in Chalk Talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDAWG68 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 If the Carthage team shows up that has been playing lights out football the last 2 weeks, Carthage wins. See everyone in Garland. Go Dawgs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Goodluck Carthage this game looks like it will be a darn good one.. I will be rooting for y'all if Carthage shows up and plays Carthage football then I have no doubts about who wins!!!! Carthage hands down..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDAWG68 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just the facts from etsn.fm Waco La Vega is playing in its first state semifinal since 2008. Carthage is in the semifinal round for the sixth time in the last eight seasons. The Bulldogs are 4-1 in semifinal action under coach Scott Surratt. La Vega is averaging 35.1 points and 439.4 yards per game — 303.2 rushing and 136.2 passing. The Pirates’ defense is allowing 15.6 points per game, and has forced 26 turnovers on the season — 15 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries. The cumulative record of La Vega’s opponents this season is 81-70 (.536). Carthage is averaging 36.4 points and 440.5 yards per game — 147.1 rushing and 293.4 passing. The Bulldogs’ defense is allowing 23.3 points per game, and has forced 28 turnovers on the season — 14 interceptions and 14 fumble recoveries. The cumulative record of Carthage’s opponents this season is 100-62 (.617). Pretty even stats, except the rushing and passing numbers are reversed. La Vega will try to control the clock and we all know that our offense can score quick. Go Dawgs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoakyBandito Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just the facts from etsn.fm Waco La Vega is playing in its first state semifinal since 2008. Carthage is in the semifinal round for the sixth time in the last eight seasons. The Bulldogs are 4-1 in semifinal action under coach Scott Surratt. La Vega is averaging 35.1 points and 439.4 yards per game 303.2 rushing and 136.2 passing. The Pirates defense is allowing 15.6 points per game, and has forced 26 turnovers on the season 15 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries. The cumulative record of La Vegas opponents this season is 81-70 (.536). Carthage is averaging 36.4 points and 440.5 yards per game 147.1 rushing and 293.4 passing. The Bulldogs defense is allowing 23.3 points per game, and has forced 28 turnovers on the season 14 interceptions and 14 fumble recoveries. The cumulative record of Carthages opponents this season is 100-62 (.617). Pretty even stats, expect the rushing and passing numbers are reversed. La Vega will try to control the clock and we all know that our offense can score quick. Go Dawgs! That's about as even as it will get. Another stat from that article is about how many close games each team has played. This is going to be a heck of a game! Dawgs gonna get it done. Might only be by 1, but this team will find a way to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 ETSN has McLin weighing 315 lbs. That's not correct is it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDAWG68 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 ETSN has McLin weighing 315 lbs. That's not correct is it?? No, that is not correct. Even though he plays that big, maybe that is why they listed him at that weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherNation2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 ETSN has McLin weighing 315 lbs. That's not correct is it?? Ha ha. I saw that. That's a BIG defensive end! He has put on 100 pounds in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman1 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I really would like to know who ol smoaky thinks will win this game. I listen to his show on a daily basis and he just picked La Vega....no reason was given but he did pick La Vega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I listen to his show on a daily basis and he just picked La Vega....no reason was given but he did pick La Vega He's probably seen them play being from the Waco area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoakyBandito Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I listen to his show on a daily basis and he just picked La Vega....no reason was given but he did pick La VegaHomer 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman1 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Homer 😜 Lol maybe so but hopefully the Dawgs will show him that he left some of the best football in the state when he left ETx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3llR4z0r Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I could be wrong, but I just don't see Carthage losing this one. Little too much on both sides of the ball for La Vega. Just my opinion! We will see tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbrute Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Based on stats from etsn.fm: La Vega's sophomore QB, who is the head coach's son, is averaging only 23 yards rushing per game (and <3.5 yards per carry). I suppose these are net of any losses when sacked, but I still expected that he had much more production than this based on the quickness I have heard he possesses. He has averaged a TD pass for every 11+ passes attempted, comparable to CHS senior Jarod Blissett's 10+. However, Blissett has a much better interception ratio - 1 for every 42 passes attempted compared to 1 for every 30 for the sophomore. La Vega's top two receivers, who are also their top two defensive backs, have combined for 5 catches per game for an average of 15-1/2 yards per reception and 18 receiving TDs. Carthage's top receiver, "Nugget" Jackson, averages almost 6 catches a game for an average of nearly 18 yards per catch and 16 TDs. These two Pirate DBs have 4 interceptions each, as does another CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I find it peculiar that Not One poster from LaVega has chimed in on this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean1345 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Based on stats from etsn.fm: La Vega's sophomore QB, who is the head coach's son, is averaging only 23 yards rushing per game (and <3.5 yards per carry). I suppose these are net of any losses when sacked, but I still expected that he had much more production than this based on the quickness I have heard he possesses. He has averaged a TD pass for every 11+ passes attempted, comparable to CHS senior Jarod Blissett's 10+. However, Blissett has a much better interception ratio - 1 for every 42 passes attempted compared to 1 for every 30 for the sophomore. La Vega's top two receivers, who are also their top two defensive backs, have combined for 5 catches per game for an average of 15-1/2 yards per reception and 18 receiving TDs. Carthage's top receiver, "Nugget" Jackson, averages almost 6 catches a game for an average of nearly 18 yards per catch and 16 TDs. What is Blissett's average per carry? These two Pirate DBs have 4 interceptions each, as does another CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean1345 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Based on stats from etsn.fm: La Vega's sophomore QB, who is the head coach's son, is averaging only 23 yards rushing per game (and <3.5 yards per carry). I suppose these are net of any losses when sacked, but I still expected that he had much more production than this based on the quickness I have heard he possesses. He has averaged a TD pass for every 11+ passes attempted, comparable to CHS senior Jarod Blissett's 10+. However, Blissett has a much better interception ratio - 1 for every 42 passes attempted compared to 1 for every 30 for the sophomore. La Vega's top two receivers, who are also their top two defensive backs, have combined for 5 catches per game for an average of 15-1/2 yards per reception and 18 receiving TDs. Carthage's top receiver, "Nugget" Jackson, averages almost 6 catches a game for an average of nearly 18 yards per catch and 16 TDs. What is Blissett's average per carry? These two Pirate DBs have 4 interceptions each, as does another CB. What is Blissett's average per carry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 What is Blissett's average per carry? Huh....??? Really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Huh....??? ReallyI don't know what his average is, but I SAW him run THIRTY yds... IN A ROW! AND Scored!😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I don't know what his average is, but I SAW him run THIRTY yds... IN A ROW! AND Scored!😳 Well there's your answer Dean his avg. is 30 yds a pop!!!! 🤓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Well there's your answer Dean his avg. is 30 yds a pop!!!! 🤓Not quite, WhoamI... I wouldn't have ever believed if I hadn't seen it for myself!😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Not quite, WhoamI... I wouldn't have ever believed if I hadn't seen it for myself!😜 Yeah I know just messing with ol Dean BoB!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotton84 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Blissett's yards per catch is pretty darn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Blissett's yards per catch is pretty darn good.+1000000000000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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