Graham vs Strasburg

[Gridiron60]

Slobberknocker! 

[goose111874]

We’re gonna have to stop giving Poquoson the state title every year lol!!!  Didn’t even know Strasburg won till just now 

[Gridiron60]

7 minutes ago, goose111874 said:

We’re gonna have to stop giving Poquoson the state title every year lol!!!  Didn’t even know Strasburg won till just now 

Missed extra point by Poquoson (blocked by Strasburg). That’s a heartbreaking loss 14-13. 

[BBHoops_18]

third year in a row Poquoson has got to this point and lost to a team from the other region. 

[Gridiron60]

4 minutes ago, BBHoops_18 said:

third year in a row Poquoson has got to this point and lost to a team from the other region. 

Thats hard but by the same token, there’s probably a lot of other teams that wish they could say they made it to the state semifinals three years in a row. 

[Fairlawncat]

Difference in Strasburg game was a Poquoson turnover at its own 9.

Graham should actually go back to the deep ball against Strasburg. They don't play teams that throw it and seldom see a wide set/formation offensively with 3 or 4 wide. Strasburg is Union good or even possibly better on the line of scrimmage on both sides. Their weakness is the secondary. They are slow and Graham will have some guys running wide open.

[S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE]

Physical bunch, should be a fun one. Good luck. 

[Bulldogs52]

Congratulations Graham and Good Luck!

[jeffro]

 So watching Strausburg- Offensively very disciplined run heavy team. There must be 3' min. between the linemen.  2 tight end sets.  A LOT of misdirection. The Rbs are out of the backfield fast with a lot of wide pitches then quick hits up the middle.  They play everyone in the box and forces defenses to adjust to their style of play and rarely pass the ball. Basically run it down your throat style of offense.  Can't judge on YouTube but didn't look overly fast but the discipline makes up for it.
Defensively very strong up front and no way a passing Qb sits back there waiting for routes to develop. Quick hitter will be successful Again, i don't think they can match speed of our wide out.  i don't like the WR screen but it looks as if this would be very successful. Also, Poquoson did well with off tackle runs. the wildcat may have success as well.
Both teams have big adjustments to make to stop the other.
If Graham (snake) has a game plan to slow down this running game Graham wins--IF

Link to Strausburg vs Poquoson game...turn volume down, after a couple of minutes youll know why

 

[Gridiron60]

29 minutes ago, jeffro said:

 So watching Strausburg- Offensively very disciplined run heavy team. There must be 3' min. between the linemen.  2 tight end sets.  A LOT of misdirection. The Rbs are out of the backfield fast with a lot of wide pitches then quick hits up the middle.  They play everyone in the box and forces defenses to adjust to their style of play and rarely pass the ball. Basically run it down your throat style of offense.  Can't judge on YouTube but didn't look overly fast but the discipline makes up for it.
Defensively very strong up front and no way a passing Qb sits back there waiting for routes to develop. Quick hitter will be successful Again, i don't think they can match speed of our wide out.  i don't like the WR screen but it looks as if this would be very successful. Also, Poquoson did well with off tackle runs. the wildcat may have success as well.
Both teams have big adjustments to make to stop the other.
If Graham (snake) has a game plan to slow down this running game Graham wins--IF

Link to Strausburg vs Poquoson game...turn volume down, after a couple of minutes youll know why

 

Let’s hope the defensive coaching staff can come up with a plan to stop their offense & our offense can put some points on the board early & stay up! Give those boys props though against Glenvar. They dug deep & showed great character to come back each time they were down. 

[jeffro]

Yeah, time and time again it looked like we lost the momentum only to come back.  This teams never gives up and really doesnt panic but digs deeper.  this is the edge i believe that they will have over Strausburg to win it all!

[Bluefield researcher]

Strasburg has made the championship four times before. Each time losing to:

1987  Parry McCluer 21  Strasburg 14  at Strasburg

1988  Jonesville 21  Strasburg 20  1OT  at Jonesville

1992  Appalachia 26  Strasburg 20  at Big Stone Gap

1995  Bath County 30  Strasburg 20  at Low Moor (Alleghany High School)

[1inStripes]

The Jonesville game was at Bullitt Park as well instead of Jonesville.

 

[Real Sasquatch]

They look like a very well coached and hard nosed team.  Will be a tough one in Salem.

[Graham32]

Graham will have to play flawless. Strasburg is very disciplined. 

Edited December 9, 2024 by Graham32

[Real Sasquatch]

Here are the stats from the Glenvar / Graham game from the Bristol Herald Courier.  I couldn't find stats on the Strasburg / Poquoson game.  Anybody have those?

Graham survived despite 4 turnovers.  It helped that Glenvar also had 3.

Graham collected four sacks, intercepted three passes and generated 332 total yards.

Glenvar 7 14 0 3-24

 

Graham 0 21 0 7-28

 

Scoring Summary

Glen. – Deel 45 pass from Dawyot (Muse kick)

G – Edwards 8 pass from Lilly (Nash kick)

Glen. – Mullins 42 pass from Dawyot (Muse kick)

G – Graham 87 kickoff return (Nash kick)

G – Graham 29 pass from Roberts (Nash kick)

 

Glen. – Mullins 40 pass from Dawyot (Muse kick)

Glen. – Muse 31 FG

G – Lilly 21 run (Nash kick)

Team Stats

 

First Downs: Glen. 14, G 16; Rushes-Yards: Glen. 25-40, G 36-190; Passing Yards: Glen 191, G 142; Comp.-Att.-Int.: Glen. 14-30-3, G 11-18-2; Penalties: Glen. 6-50, G 8-65; Fumbles-Lost: Glen. 1-0, G 3-2; Punts-Average: Glen 4-38, G 3-26

 

 

[Union_Fan]

Best I could find on Strasburg/Poquoson.

Each had 15 1st downs. Poquoson had 232 yards of offense and 3 turnovers.

Strasburg had 237 yards of offense with at least 190 of that on the ground.

[FootballFan77]

Here is a link to Poquosson vs Strasburg game 

 

[jeffro]

If Graham can get a lead, it will be difficult for a time eating running game team.  But Strausburg is impressive and will be tough to stop. Comes down Grahams big play makers doing their thing.  How does the younger and less experienced Strausburg handle the pressure with the game winding down and every down critical. Graham is good at this.
Another advantage for Graham is the coaching side - Big plus in big games
I'm going with the "Defense wins Championships" 
Graham 21-14
 

[Gridiron60]

1 minute ago, jeffro said:

If Graham can get a lead, it will be difficult for a time eating running game team.  But Strausburg is impressive and will be tough to stop. Comes down Grahams big play makers doing their thing.  How does the younger and less experienced Strausburg handle the pressure with the game winding down and every down critical. Graham is good at this.
I'm going with the "Defense wins Championships" 
Graham 21-14
 

CalPreps is giving the nod to Strasburg. Graham’s D will have to show up strong & be very disciplined. 

[S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE]

Simple offense, with some twists to keep you honest, ran very well.  Anxious to see how they match up on defense.  One score game could go either way. 

[Graham32]

1 hour ago, Gridiron60 said:

CalPreps is giving the nod to Strasburg. Graham’s D will have to show up strong & be very disciplined. 

This is the 3rd time in 4 years some of these seniors have been in the state championship. Experience will matter. Graham has to come ready because Strasburg is going to bring it.

[Real Sasquatch]

1 hour ago, Graham32 said:

This is the 3rd time in 4 years some of these seniors have been in the state championship. Experience will matter. Graham has to come ready because Strasburg is going to bring it.

Defense will have to defend the entire width of the field with their offense.  Never seen an offense quite like it.   The Linebackers will need to be able to react very quickly to which way the running play is going and be able to defend all the way to the sidelines, same goes for the secondary.  The way they line up with the linemen spaced out and the running backs out wide behind the QB forces the defense to spread out.  I think Graham will need to keep the safety back (not deep), but in case they do throw it, it always seems to catch the other team off-guard.  The safety will need to be able to recognize when one of those running backs or a Tight end releases and goes downfield for the pass.  Very tricky to defend, they will nickel and dime you to death.  Obviously Poquoson held them to 14 points, but both teams were run heavy and that limited possessions.

[Graham32]

59 minutes ago, Real Sasquatch said:

Defense will have to defend the entire width of the field with their offense.  Never seen an offense quite like it.   The Linebackers will need to be able to react very quickly to which way the running play is going and be able to defend all the way to the sidelines, same goes for the secondary.  The way they line up with the linemen spaced out and the running backs out wide behind the QB forces the defense to spread out.  I think Graham will need to keep the safety back (not deep), but in case they do throw it, it always seems to catch the other team off-guard.  The safety will need to be able to recognize when one of those running backs or a Tight end releases and goes downfield for the pass.  Very tricky to defend, they will nickel and dime you to death.  Obviously Poquoson held them to 14 points, but both teams were run heavy and that limited possessions.

I think the key to the game for Graham will be their defensive line. 

[JGray]

Its going to be very interesting to see how they block Omari with splits like that.