Glenvar vs union prediction

[CriticalNoise]

Whartons injury is going to hurt us in pass coverage, but I thought Potter stepped up and done an excellent job filling the role yesterday as well.

[Hokiebird7]

I think this is gonna be a good one...both teams are very good on both sides of the ball. I think a key turnover/big penalty could be the difference in the game

If i had to pick a winner I'll go

Glenvar 16

Union 14

But it could easily be the opposite

[Gridiron60]

57 minutes ago, CriticalNoise said:

Whartons injury is going to hurt us in pass coverage, but I thought Potter stepped up and done an excellent job filling the role yesterday as well.

Hate it for that young man, prayers for him. Injuries are tough but especially in playoffs for a Senior. 

[Unchained]

17 hours ago, memorex said:

The last time any team scored 35 points on Glenvar's defense was September 23rd, 2023 against Landon Clark and the eventual state champion bobcats.  Glenvar has the stingiest defense in all of 2A yielding 3.8 pts a game...all of that is to say there is 0% Union scores 35 on them, but a very good chance Glenvar gets the 31 you mention.  

Just going to throw some stats out for those calling Union 1-dimensional. Entering the RV game QB Kam Bostic had thrown for 1,323 yards and 19 TDs. He added to that yesterday For a power run team, this isn't too shabby. Entering the game yesterday, RB Keith Chandler had 1,631 yards and 29 TDS. Obviously, he added a considerable amount to that yesterday. For all the talk about how potent the Glenvar offense is, ours isn't exactly stagnant. Another thing that I found impressive is and we have to count playing Lee, Graham and RV 2x. 9 out of the 13 opponents the Bears have played made the playoffs. I'd doubt any team in the state could make that claim, so folks can say SOS will not matter, but I am telling you if this is close in the 2nd half, Union will win this game We have ran some serious gauntlets twice this year. In October with RV,GC,Lebanon and 3A playoff team Abingdon in a row and now getting through the nasty Graham,RV combo. This team is built to go to war.

[memorex]

33 minutes ago, Unchained said:

Just going to throw some stats out for those calling Union 1-dimensional. Entering the RV game QB Kam Bostic had thrown for 1,323 yards and 19 TDs. He added to that yesterday For a power run team, this isn't too shabby. Entering the game yesterday, RB Keith Chandler had 1,631 yards and 29 TDS. Obviously, he added a considerable amount to that yesterday. For all the talk about how potent the Glenvar offense is, ours isn't exactly stagnant. Another thing that I found impressive is and we have to count playing Lee, Graham and RV 2x. 9 out of the 13 opponents the Bears have played made the playoffs. I'd doubt any team in the state could make that claim, so folks can say SOS will not matter, but I am telling you if this is close in the 2nd half, Union will win this game We have ran some serious gauntlets twice this year. In October with RV,GC,Lebanon and 3A playoff team Abingdon in a row and now getting through the nasty Graham,RV combo. This team is built to go to war.

Actually 9 of Glenvars 13 wins have been against playoff teams. 3 of those 9 made the 3a playoffs

[CriticalNoise]

40 minutes ago, memorex said:

Actually 9 of Glenvars 13 wins have been against playoff teams. 3 of those 9 made the 3a playoffs

And only 3 teams Glenvar played this year had a winning record. 
2 of those at 6-5 if my memory serves me correctly. 

[memorex]

7 minutes ago, CriticalNoise said:

And only 3 teams Glenvar played this year had a winning record. 
2 of those at 6-5 if my memory serves me correctly. 

6 of their 13 wins were against teams with winning records. 2 of those 6 in higher divisions.

[Westisthebest]

19 hours ago, BigWinners said:

I think too many people are severely underrating RV. They were 11-2 with two losses to the 2D champ. They knew how to prepare for Union better than anyone else, they’re extremely physical with a college RB and two more dynamic playmakers. 

I don't think many people were underrating RV. People knew they could be up and down and u never knew wat u would get with them. I think some people are underrating glenvar cuz of their schedule,  and rightfully so. But if u watch the tape on them, that's when I become worried. Gretnas offense was no slouch. I'm hoping union can slow the game down and get 3 to 4 yards a play and occasionally rip off the big one. Get pressure on dawyot and they can win it

[Westisthebest]

1 hour ago, Unchained said:

Just going to throw some stats out for those calling Union 1-dimensional. Entering the RV game QB Kam Bostic had thrown for 1,323 yards and 19 TDs. He added to that yesterday For a power run team, this isn't too shabby. Entering the game yesterday, RB Keith Chandler had 1,631 yards and 29 TDS. Obviously, he added a considerable amount to that yesterday. For all the talk about how potent the Glenvar offense is, ours isn't exactly stagnant. Another thing that I found impressive is and we have to count playing Lee, Graham and RV 2x. 9 out of the 13 opponents the Bears have played made the playoffs. I'd doubt any team in the state could make that claim, so folks can say SOS will not matter, but I am telling you if this is close in the 2nd half, Union will win this game We have ran some serious gauntlets twice this year. In October with RV,GC,Lebanon and 3A playoff team Abingdon in a row and now getting through the nasty Graham,RV combo. This team is built to go to war.

1300+ yds this year? Well it appears you're right and they're not one dimensional. Where did he pick up most of those yds? Cuz the games ive watched, about 6 or so, are usually 1 or 2 hitches to anderson. Well he did hit the vertical yesterday for about 60. It seems that they can definitely throw the ball...might have to change my prediction. Would've never guessed they thrown for that much. Unless those are career numbers and not this year 

[Unchained]

1 minute ago, Westisthebest said:

1300+ yds this year? Well it appears you're right and they're not one dimensional. Where did he pick up most of those yds? Cuz the games ive watched, about 6 or so, are usually 1 or 2 hitches to anderson. Well he did hit the vertical yesterday for about 60. It seems that they can definitely throw the ball...might have to change my prediction. Would've never guessed they thrown for that much. Unless those are career numbers and not this year 

He's hit several deep balls, including a 70 yd strike to Wharton that broke GC's back. This is this season stats.

[Widespread_Panic]

Not real impressed with Glenvar's strength of schedule. Their best win is either Northside or Carroll County and neither of those teams are finishing in the top three of the Mountain District. It will be interesting to see if they can stop old school smash mouth LPD style football. Union has already shown they can defeat a pass heavy team that relies on a great quarterback when they beat Lebanon.  I'll take Union by 14 points. 

[Real Sasquatch]

The lineplay will be the difference.  Union by 7.   

[Ttitans2020]

After watching Glenvar on tape. They are a great football team.. But can they block Anderson and Polier? I haven’t seen it yet if they can.. Also Union has Chandler who’s a dawg and Bostic who can turn football into a track meet! It’s going to be an exciting game to watch. I think this game will be two different types of football being played with Union being a smash mouth in your face team and Glenvar being more of a finesse. I pick by Union by 7+. I fell like this Union team has a chip on their shoulder and eager to prove to world “literally “ they are deserving of a title. I can’t wait for Saturday 

[Westisthebest]

17 minutes ago, Widespread_Panic said:

Not real impressed with Glenvar's strength of schedule. Their best win is either Northside or Carroll County and neither of those teams are finishing in the top three of the Mountain District. It will be interesting to see if they can stop old school smash mouth LPD style football. Union has already shown they can defeat a pass heavy team that relies on a great quarterback when they beat Lebanon.  I'll take Union by 14 points. 

Yeh but everyone knew that the trenches didn't match up and that was really the difference. Even tho union still might have the advantage there i don't see it being a big difference as it was with Lebanon. Could be a great game and hoping it will be

[Unchained]

1 minute ago, Westisthebest said:

Yeh but everyone knew that the trenches didn't match up and that was really the difference. Even tho union still might have the advantage there i don't see it being a big difference as it was with Lebanon. Could be a great game and hoping it will be

Glenvar has a much better supporting cast and line than Lebanon. That is very evident. This is going to be a barnburner.

[Gridiron60]

10 minutes ago, Ttitans2020 said:

After watching Glenvar on tape. They are a great football team.. But can they block Anderson and Polier? I haven’t seen it yet if they can.. Also Union has Chandler who’s a dawg and Bostic who can turn football into a track meet! It’s going to be an exciting game to watch. I think this game will be two different types of football being played with Union being a smash mouth in your face team and Glenvar being more of a finesse. I pick by Union by 7+. I fell like this Union team has a chip on their shoulder and eager to prove to world “literally “ they are deserving of a title. I can’t wait for Saturday 

I see this matchup much like Graham’s with Glenvar last year. It was a dogfight the entire game. If Union is only down by a score on the 4th, I’d favor them especially if they have the ball last. Those young men are carrying a lot right now and playing with fire and determination to not let a situation out of their control affect their ultimate goal, that elusive state championship. With that said, Go Bears! 

[Westisthebest]

4 hours ago, Widespread_Panic said:

 

This isn't a reply to anyone specific.  Couldn't figure out how to delete it.  

But if I was union and won the coin toss I'd want the ball first.  If they can burn up some clock and score, then stop glenvar on their first drive then score again while killing more clock then that might put glenvar in panic mode then union can build on that and it could be mid 2nd quarter by then. Passing teams can panic when they get down multiple scores with teams that chew the clock. 

[Real Sasquatch]

4 hours ago, Ttitans2020 said:

After watching Glenvar on tape. They are a great football team.. But can they block Anderson and Polier? I haven’t seen it yet if they can.. Also Union has Chandler who’s a dawg and Bostic who can turn football into a track meet! It’s going to be an exciting game to watch. I think this game will be two different types of football being played with Union being a smash mouth in your face team and Glenvar being more of a finesse. I pick by Union by 7+. I fell like this Union team has a chip on their shoulder and eager to prove to world “literally “ they are deserving of a title. I can’t wait for Saturday 

Glenvar is plenty physical on the line.  I think Union's lineplay is better and more physical and that will be the difference.  If Dawyot has more then 3 seconds to get rid of the ball, Union is in trouble.

[Unchained]

57 minutes ago, Real Sasquatch said:

Glenvar is plenty physical on the line.  I think Union's lineplay is better and more physical and that will be the difference.  If Dawyot has more then 3 seconds to get rid of the ball, Union is in trouble.

 

[BigWinners]

28-27, same score as when Glenvar last came to the Park. 

[S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE]

Union is pretty solid on defense,  if they can manage stops on 3rd down, eat the clock and score, it'll be very exciting.  Glenvar lives more on the play of #15. They limit him or get to him and rattle him, could be a long afternoon. It'll be a always, win los, turnovers, special teams, advance. 

[Real Sasquatch]

44 minutes ago, S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE said:

Union is pretty solid on defense,  if they can manage stops on 3rd down, eat the clock and score, it'll be very exciting.  Glenvar lives more on the play of #15. They limit him or get to him and rattle him, could be a long afternoon. It'll be a always, win los, turnovers, special teams, advance. 

Dawyot drops back so far in the pocket, it is hard to get to him in time.  Im not sure Glenvar can stop Union and I think Union gets to Dawyot  enough to come out on top.  Dawyot is such a competitor, you cant count Glenvar out.  They are very well conditioned and coached too.

[BigWinners]

Is it better to drop in zones against Daywott and try and limit the big plays or go tight man and jam the receivers and hope your line gets home?

[Gridiron60]

18 minutes ago, BigWinners said:

Is it better to drop in zones against Daywott and try and limit the big plays or go tight man and jam the receivers and hope your line gets home?

I’ve seen him make completions in double and triple coverage. That kid can thread even the smallest needle and at great distance. He can’t throw if he’s on his back though. He’s tough. He’ll get back up and give it all he’s got on the next play. 

[Real Sasquatch]

Try to get to him as much as possible.  He got sacked numerous times against Graham last year, only to get back up and make several good plays. You cant give him any time, he will pick you apart.   He can launch that ball....looks like a dang punt when he throws it deep.  But he can hit the short routes in stride too.  Very dangerous player.  He has committed to a D-1 school for a reason.  Their defense is very aggressive and you may have success with screens or intermediate passes, in 3rd down situations