If a kid has a "slight" tear of his ACL is that the same thing as saying he has a torn ACL? If Manual is as good as people on here think, why play him? Why not rest him until the 2nd round if he has really progressed the way those say he has.

If a kid has a "slight" tear of his ACL is that the same thing as saying he has a torn ACL? If Manual is as good as people on here think, why play him? Why not rest him until the 2nd round if he has really progressed the way those say he has.

 

Typically on a partial tear, it is 3 months post operation before returning to athletic competition.

Does anyone know if Morgan Alexander #22 will be back? He adds so much to the secondary for McCracken.

I heard he was going to be back.

What a first round battle! McCracken is a top 3 statistical offense with D1 talent on offense going against one of the best defenses in recent years in Kentucky. Should turn out to be a great game. I will take Manual in this one 31-21. This could be more of a spread if Manual's offense controls the ball and limits mistakes. Best of luck to both teams!

I honestly do not think Nero is playing, heard he's cleared to start running, that's it, either way it will be a good game

I honestly do not think Nero is playing, heard he's cleared to start running, that's it, either way it will be a good game

 

I don't know much about the situation, but I'd place a large wager he will not play. From the looks of it, he was injured in the second game of the season. If it's true that surgery was involved, sure would be incredibly quick to be back. Professionals athletes have all the world best doctors, facilities, and therapy and still don't make that kind of progression.

I wish the young man a great recovery process, and just wish he was healthy to play. I've heard he is a great RB and would have loved to watch him perform. Plus, if the Mustangs can get the win I prefer watching teams at full strength. Also, hoping for Morgan Alexander to be back on the field for the Mustangs.

Manual traveled to Bowling Green this year and fared very well. Bus ride was 3 plus hours with construction. Shut the Purples out and put up 26 points on a very similar defense to McCracken. They look to be the fastest team they have faced this year but very similar to last years Butler team as far as speed. I expect Manual to put up 4 TD's and hold McCracken to a season low 2 TD's. McCcracken has not played a Physical and fast team built this year like Manual. And oh by the way guess who's back!!!!!! Rhymes with Hero!!!!!! Final - Manual 28 - McCracken 17. #11 is a stud for the Mustangs.

You need to get some game film of Southaven, MS!!!!!!

MC has not shown the growth I was expecting to see from the beginning of the season until now. They have some super individual athletes but not sure they have enough talent 1-11 to compete with a DM. In particular is their line play. While fine against the small guys like Mayfield but in big boy football its a lot different. That said I would like nothing more than to see my neighbor get a W. Go Stangs!

MC has not shown the growth I was expecting to see from the beginning of the season until now. They have some super individual athletes but not sure they have enough talent 1-11 to compete with a DM. In particular is their line play. While fine against the small guys like Mayfield but in big boy football its a lot different. That said I would like nothing more than to see my neighbor get a W. Go Stangs!

Thanks for the support!! Speaking for most fans here, you know we will be pulling for the Cards. It would be nice to get at least one win and see the Mustangs play St. Xavier. It would work out perfectly b/c then we could start following the Cards against Russellville. Not gonna be too much to see until then:)

I would not expect to see #27 in the game (NERO) this week. That said, Manual will be fine. Glory, Seen the South Haven film on maxpreps, No discipline on either side of the ball and at last look ranked #7 in 6A in their state. Hard to compare Apples to Oranges. South Haven looks athletic but size wise up front no comparison to DM. Good luck to both teams Friday.

MC has not shown the growth I was expecting to see from the beginning of the season until now. They have some super individual athletes but not sure they have enough talent 1-11 to compete with a DM. In particular is their line play. While fine against the small guys like Mayfield but in big boy football its a lot different. That said I would like nothing more than to see my neighbor get a W. Go Stangs!

You also gotta try to understand this team a little bit. Trust me they are hard to figure out. They seem to play to the level of their competition. They are not an emotional bunch. I think the growth has been limited by the offensive play calling. The fans are tired of it and I hear the players are tired of it. The OC is scared to run slants or throw over the middle!!!! Z. Hughes running curl routes??? Are you kidding me!! Run him on slants and let someone try to keep up with him. Screens all game not gonna cut it against this defense. Central Hardin beat us last year b/c the DC outcoached our OC. Way too much other stuff to get into without becoming too negative. Anyway, we know the potential is there. IMO, the OC called the best game of his career against Southaven and it showed.

 

Keys to the game for McCracken:

Pass protection

Turnovers need to be even or -1

Distribute the ball (target at least 6 different recievers/backs)

Limit the penalties (too many holds, and especially the stupid personal fouls)

Minimize the damage in special teams (Kickoffs for us, looks like they have a great punt unit)

Try to show a little life in the run game (use Moore, R. Jones, Hughes, and Q. Jones - fresh legs)

I would not expect to see #27 in the game (NERO) this week. That said, Manual will be fine. Glory, Seen the South Haven film on maxpreps, No discipline on either side of the ball and at last look ranked #7 in 6A in their state. Hard to compare Apples to Oranges. South Haven looks athletic but size wise up front no comparison to DM. Good luck to both teams Friday.

Yeah Ram, it's hard to compare b/c it looks like they play a totally different style. But Manual in no way will have more speed, size I'll buy. Also for Southaven, that would be #7 in the state of MS with two of the teams above them being (Starkville #6 nationally) and (South Panola #16 nationally) who won at home against Southaven 38-27. McCracken would probably lose 7 out of 10 against Southaven.

I'm in now way arguing that Manual is even an underdog in this game, but more on the lines that McCracken has played talent on their level.

Henderson killed mc up front moved the ball all night but turned it over 6 times and still had the ball late 3 rd quarter down just 9. Henderson would get killed by dm even if they didn't turn the ball over. I would love to see Henderson beat trinity too but not even going to be a good game. MC vs DM should be a good game but DM would win 19 out 20.