After rolling through their three district games and only allowing six points, the 8-1 Rams travel across the river and visit the Tigers and their newly renovated Tank Stadium. The Tigers are coming off a loss to Jackson 33-21 and are 6-2 on the year. The Rams are high and flying right now after winning their first back-to-back district championships in eighteen years and are trying to make it two straight over the Tigers. Last year, the Tigers came into Ram Stadium and dropped a goose egg, losing 17-0. Last year, the Tigers didn't make the Ohio State Playoffs and only went 3-7 overall.

 

Can the Rams match up against the fast and talented Tigers and go into Tank Stadium and pull the upset?

Or does the Tigers take care of business in from of the Tiger Faithful and beat the Rams? Thoughts or comments?

After rolling through their three district games and only allowing six points, the 8-1 Rams travel across the river and visit the Tigers and their newly renovated Tank Stadium. The Tigers are coming off a loss to Jackson 33-21 and are 6-2 on the year. The Rams are high and flying right now after winning their first back-to-back district championships in eighteen years and are trying to make it two straight over the Tigers. Last year, the Tigers came into Ram Stadium and dropped a goose egg, losing 17-0. Last year, the Tigers didn't make the Ohio State Playoffs and only went 3-7 overall.

 

Can the Rams match up against the fast and talented Tigers and go into Tank Stadium and pull the upset?

Or does the Tigers take care of business in from of the Tiger Faithful and beat the Rams? Thoughts or comments?

 

I think the Rams should be able to pull this one out though it will be close. Raceland 35 Ironton 28

Don't count out the Rams but Ironton is huge up front and fast RB. Plus, we are down 14 already going to Tank Memorial Stadium.

Only 14? That's better than I would have guessed. Haha

Ironton is pretty mad about last year, they don't get shut out often.

Only 14? That's better than I would have guessed. Haha

Ok, 21..... LOL

Ok, 21..... LOL

 

Since the Tigers are up 21 to start the game, I predict an Ironton win 56-21

Ironton has a lot to play for in this game, a win over the Rams will give them a 1st round home game in the playoffs.

Since the Tigers are up 21 to start the game, I predict an Ironton win 56-21

 

You seriously think Ironton can hold Raceland scoreless? Obviously you haven't seen them play.

You seriously think Ironton can hold Raceland scoreless? Obviously you haven't seen them play.

 

No, I think the Tigers win 35-21

Ironton has a lot to play for in this game, a win over the Rams will give them a 1st round home game in the playoffs.

How much will the outcome of this game change Ironton's playoff picture?

Ironton wins 28-13. I think the Ram defense will pose some problems for the Tigers, especially in the first half. But in the end Ironton is just too big and physical and don't let us forget they are at home. Good luck Rams, I hope you prove me wrong and bring a W back to this side of the river.

I assume it is Ironton's senior night, a chance to have a home playoff game, and the shutout from last year--all reasons why Ironton will come ready to play. I am kind of worried about this game. The Rams' defense is good and the offense puts up points. But I do know Ironton has a lot returning from last year. Ironton is experienced and they are big and fast. But I really hope the Rams pull this one out, and if they do, it isn't by much.

 

Ironton 28

Raceland 32

Ashland physically wore down Raceland late in the game. That was early in the season and the Rams are a different team now than then. That being said I think the same thing happens in this one. Raceland hangs tough for a while because they are a very good football team, but in the end the size and physical play of Ironton is to much. I expect this game to be close early but get further and further out of reach each quarter. Good luck to both.

 

Ironton: 42

Raceland: 21

Ironton has a lot to play for in this game' date=' a win over the Rams will give them a 1st round home game in the playoffs.[/quote']

I thought they had earned a home playoff game regardless of our game?