I think you are way off base with this statement...Were you there tonite?

 

Couldn't make it but giving up that many concerns me. It sounds like I shouldn't be from those who made the game.

Wait, I'm confused. The Highlands defense gave up 41 points and the opposing QB threw for 324 yards and 4 tds and you guys are cool with that? The defense isn't concerning?

 

Got to be a whole lot like BG only scoring 6 pts in an entire game and it took OT to get their lone score and they got to start the drive from their opponents 25...

 

Either St X is really, really good or BG offense has some concerns

 

We do appreciate your concerns though PP, thanks:thumb:

The arrogance is real...

I said it in the pre game thread and I will say it again, Station played like it was their state championship and Highlands kept their composure for 4 qtrs and finished...

 

I need explanation on this statement, since you seem so adamant about repeating it.

No I wasn't there, but giving up 41 points to what appears to be a good team, not a great team, would concern me if I were a fan or coach. But I am not a Highlands fan, so I wouldn't understand.

 

C'mon man!

 

Good win, though. Sounds like an exciting game.

If it were not for a Bryan Station db slipping late in the game on a poorly thrown ball which allowed Highlands a catch and score, then the outcome very well may have been different. Great job of Highlands to keep some composure and step up when needed. It seemed like Bryan Station was just more athletic/quicker than Highlands may have expected.

IMO it doesn't matter if you give up 140 pts as long as you score 141 its all good.

 

I love offensive shootouts.

Got to be a whole lot like BG only scoring 6 pts in an entire game and it took OT to get their lone score and they got to start the drive from their opponents 25...

 

Either St X is really, really good or BG offense has some concerns

 

We do appreciate your concerns though PP, thanks:thumb:

 

There are concerns about the BG offense. I've heard quite a few people in BG who are worried about the BG offense. Same concerns are heard in Boyle County also. When you're used to seeing your team score 50 points a game and now they are grinding for yardage it's easy to lose sight. Fortunately, defense wins championships and scoring points on the BG and Boyle defense is going to be hard to come by. I'll also add that the St. X defense held Bryan Station to 13 points and it took Bryan Station a few busted plays to score 13 points on Highlands defense in 60 seconds so let's not act like scoring points on St. X is something easily done.

 

I can't wait until next year to see what excuses you guys will have then.

 

 

Just saying......

If it were not for a Bryan Station db slipping late in the game on a poorly thrown ball which allowed Highlands a catch and score, then the outcome very well may have been different. Great job of Highlands to keep some composure and step up when needed. It seemed like Bryan Station was just more athletic/quicker than Highlands may have expected.

 

What are you talking about. Paper says a 45 yard TD pas from Hoge to Venneman. Discipline and composure costs Bryan Station may have won this game. These type teams scare me because of the amount of athletes on the field, but always seems to care of itself. birds are 2-0 people. On to John Hardin next week.

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There are concerns about the BG offense. I've heard quite a few people in BG who are worried about the BG offense. Same concerns are heard in Boyle County also. When you're used to seeing your team score 50 points a game and now they are grinding for yardage it's easy to lose sight. Fortunately, defense wins championships and scoring points on the BG and Boyle defense is going to be hard to come by. I'll also add that the St. X defense held Bryan Station to 13 points and it took Bryan Station a few busted plays to score 13 points on Highlands defense in 60 seconds so let's not act like scoring points on St. X is something easily done.

 

I can't wait until next year to see what excuses you guys will have then.

 

 

Just saying......

 

Next year? C'mon PP, you are better than this. You are sounding way too much like our friend from Independence. Next year! Lol!

What are you talking about. Paper says a 45 yard TD pas from Hoge to Venneman. Discipline and composure costs Bryan Station the game for sure. Not surprising at all. If they would act like they scored a TD or two before, then Bryan Station may have won this game. These type teams scare me because of the amount of athletes on the field, but always seems to care of itself. birds are 2-0 people. On to John Hardin next week.

 

Omg! What a joke! The word filter is because I used Bryan Stations initials instead of whole word. Man this site is sensitive.

 

#problemwithsociety

Omg! What a joke! The word filter is because I used Bryan Stations initials instead of whole word. Man this site is sensitive.

 

#problemwithsociety

 

:lol2:

What are you talking about. Paper says a 45 yard TD pas from Hoge to Venneman. Discipline and composure costs Bryan Station the game for sure. Not surprising at all. If they would act like they scored a TD or two before, then Bryan Station may have won this game. These type teams scare me because of the amount of athletes on the field, but always seems to care of itself. birds are 2-0 people. On to John Hardin next week.

 

Great post Tdy...

 

Some kids just watch waaaaaay too much Sportscenter and think they are bigger than the game which is just too bad imo and ultimately just hurts their team with selfish play

 

I thought the refs did a nice job of keeping the game in check and not letting it turn into a dog and pony show. I did have a problem with the kid pulling his helmet off after a Highlands score and taunting the OL that just pancaked him through the back of the endzone by one of our 14 yr old up and coming Soph studs.

 

Just thought that should have been either an ejection or a 15 yd unsportsmanlike.

 

Again...Highlands keeps their composure through 4 full qtrs, that shows great discipline imo:thumb:

There are concerns about the BG offense. I've heard quite a few people in BG who are worried about the BG offense. Same concerns are heard in Boyle County also. When you're used to seeing your team score 50 points a game and now they are grinding for yardage it's easy to lose sight. Fortunately, defense wins championships and scoring points on the BG and Boyle defense is going to be hard to come by. I'll also add that the St. X defense held Bryan Station to 13 points and it took Bryan Station a few busted plays to score 13 points on Highlands defense in 60 seconds so let's not act like scoring points on St. X is something easily done.

 

I can't wait until next year to see what excuses you guys will have then.

 

Just saying......

 

Got to love your passion for your Purps and I respect their great run but hanging out in a Highlands thread just seems a bit UKfanish...

 

Stay classy PP:thumb:

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No I wasn't there, but giving up 41 points to what appears to be a good team, not a great team, would concern me if I were a fan or coach. But I am not a Highlands fan, so I wouldn't understand.

 

C'mon man!

 

Good win, though. Sounds like an exciting game.

 

Obviously there are things that must be improved on Highlands D (O and special teams too) if they want to win State. But to be fair to the D, Station started a lot of drives near mid field or closer in. Kick off coverage must improve as Station got some nice returns. We had a punt blocked that gave Station the ball deep in Highlands territory (and at least one more almost blocked). Then we had a bad punt snap that the punter had to fall on, again giving Station great field position. Punt team needs to tighten up. Punter is very good, but unless snaps improve and blocking improves, it doesn't matter how good of a leg the punter has. Oh and Station recovered a fumble by a RB around midfield or slightly on the Station side of mid field if I recall properly. Didn't keep actual track of where Station's possessions started, but it seemed like at least 50% of them started at mid field or closer in.

 

Would a dominant defense have nonetheless stopped Station from scoring regardless of where they took over possession? Yeah it would have. At this point we do not have a dominant defense. But it is no where near as bad as one would think when they see Station scoring 41 points.

 

Birds ran the ball much, much better against Station than they did against the Camels. Hard to say if that was because the O line improved significantly from week 1 or Station's run defense was weaker. Several more games will help answer that question. But I was really glad to see Weinrich committed to running the ball. Loved seeing the Birds be able to run the counter once again. Last year we could not. Urlage ran hard. Kendall and Watson had some nice runs. Must improve ball security. I really love watching Hoge play. Has the arm of Towels (okay, maybe not quite that strong) and the shifty running ability of McCoy. Receivers made some nice catches, but must stop dropping passes hitting them in the hands. I know they are high school kids doing there best, but I counted 5 dropped passes in the first half that should have been caught. Need to improve the blocking by the receivers also. I know it's really difficult to maintain blocks in the open field against really quick DBs. Receivers will learn not to initiate the block so early.

 

Birds have a lot of things to work on this week for sure. It was a win on the road by a young and inexperienced team against a team that has better speed and quickness than the Birds do (which I don't see very often). I loved seeing the grit and character of a late 4th quarter winning drive. So for that, I'm happy. Coaches and players will work hard this week to fix what needs to be fixed. Of that, I'm sure. Will they get everything fixed in one week that needs to be fixed? Probably not. But I know they will bust their butts trying. I'm good with that.

 

Best of luck to the Defenders the rest of the season. One heck of a tough schedule they are playing. X, Highlands, LexCath and then I believe BG. As one who believes in the saying that that which does not kill you, makes you stronger, if the Defenders stay committed they will be a much better team come playoffs regardless of their regular season schedule. Keep the faith Defenders.