Unchained 587 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Looking at the Wildcats, they line up and run right at you ( often from the Maryland I). They average 208 per game on the ground and not much passing with just 63 yds a game and the QB has thrown 15 picks. On defense they are very stout having recorded 37 sacks and 17 picks. If the River relies on running right at you, they will have no luck with a Warrior defense that is stout vs the run, so the fact that they don't chuck the pigskin often makes them a favorable matchup. The key will be getting past their defense. This game may very well be the best in the first round. Anybody know anything else about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 The Warrior D is tough between the tackles. Really good, diverse DL and some good LB play. I wish Central was at Home because I would be there Saturday Unchained 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfan 101 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Dan River has pretty good speed at the running back and QB positions. Not a lot of size but they are not small either. DR is well coached, and they play hard. Is this game being played on Friday or Saturday? This should be a good close game. By the way DR does not throw the ball often and when they do it's not very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 The only Saturday game in 2A West is Lee @ Appo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeSWVAFan 36 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I looked through the records on here. Am I right in saying the town of Wise hasn't seen a playoff win since 1981? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Last playoff win for Wise was 1992 Deleted Account and LongTimeSWVAFan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 ^ouch Pound was '99, better but still pretty bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 What little bit of Hudl film I watched on Dan River, I'm not sure what to think. Looked like they had some size and speed, but there was no "wow" factor. Typically, you see some outstanding plays on Hudl because it is highlight software after all. So, if that was their highlights then they are nothing fancy. If running is their strong suit then I think Central will hold their own against them. I really think the Warriors have a very good shot at winning that game. Hope the bus lag doesn't hurt them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 The lag concerns me and the fact that Dan River is senior loaded and has playoff experience is a worry, but watching them on film, they aren't anything complex on offense. I also think that having the open week last week and going up to scout them in person really helped. If we play clean and eliminate turnovers, we have a very good shot at winning Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC_Quincy 582 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I think Central has a shot. They'll line up and hit you in the mouth. I was impressed with the QB also. We couldn't stop that rascal. Unchained 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm not sure that Dan River has seen as physical a team as the one we will bring to Ringgold Friday night, and I'm not sure their defense has faced an offensive line as stout as ours has become. These Mountain Distric teams are rugged and we've played a rugged schedule. That will benefit us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hopefully Ridgeview, Union, Central, and Lee can give the MD some wins. redtiger and fb-fan24263 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 That's a fact Unchained, a lot of physical play in the Mountain and Central was as hard hitting as any team. Unchained 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfan 101 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Unchained, not saying that Central is not rugged or physical and they very well may beat DR, but the Wildcats played Magna Vista and they also played GW-Danville in a benefit game. Believe me when I say they don't come any more physical than either one of these teams. DR's biggest problem is if you can shut down the run they just don't pass it well enough to keep you honest on D. I'm sure Coach Owens will have Central ready and they will be hard for DR to handle. By the way, I hope that Coach Owens buddy Tom Crigger's Twin Valley team can have a good showing in the playoffs. Tom coached at Magna Vista in the early mid 2000's and was a really good coach and a great person. Safe trip for Central to Ringgold, sure is a long way from Wise. Unchained and EHC87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canes00 434 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm not sure that Dan River has seen as physical a team as the one we will bring to Ringgold Friday night, and I'm not sure their defense has faced an offensive line as stout as ours has become. These Mountain Distric teams are rugged and we've played a rugged schedule. That will benefit us I'm pretty sure they have and I don't see Dan River losing this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Guess we will see Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRazor 1,147 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I'm not sure that Dan River has seen as physical a team as the one we will bring to Ringgold Friday night, and I'm not sure their defense has faced an offensive line as stout as ours has become. These Mountain Distric teams are rugged and we've played a rugged schedule. That will benefit us They played Magna Vista and Appomattox. Of course they lost but they have seen some very good teams. The head scratcher is their loss to Martinsville. I personally think Central can win and hope you all do but it is a tall task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendatLegion 109 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 The best thing going for Central is VT has all the Edmunds "boys" now. :) Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniON_FoOtBaLL 68 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I hope you guys pull this one out I will be pulling for yall. Stack the box be physical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHSLhelper 571 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Wonder if they'll be any "Pound the Wildcats" signs this week? pd - I saw Tommy over at TV yest. aft. - didn't get a chance to speak to him, as he was heading out with some Drivers Ed kids. Nothing but respect for him & his brother Bill, whom I've worked with for years, Hope the Panthers can out-claw the Bobcats, but will be surprised if they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfan 101 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Tommy and his family are great people. He coached my youngest son from 8th grade thru his sr. year in football and those teams had some great records and even better times. Kind of scary though, thinking of him teaching Drivers Ed. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwood78 161 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 For the first time in lord knows how long, i do not have anyone who's kin to me playing, for ridgeview, but i do have 2 nephews playing for central...good luck guys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Dan River hopes to execute their way into 2A West playoff win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Good luck Central ! Hope you guys have a happy ride home tonight ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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