With a scheduled scrimmage against Lloyd - whose backfield will include Scott transfer DaShon Lunsford and the elusive, very talented, very athletic LaShunn Townsend and a season opener against NCC (Jacob Smith), the Scott Eagles' run defense will be put to the test right from the very start.

 

The good thing is depending on how the defense fares against Lloyd, Head Coach Dan Woolley and DC David Simpson will have time to make adjustments before heading into the game against NCC, where Jacob Smith - who is fast and very athletic - could break a team's back if not contained.

Scott should be ready for

them seeing how they are a very run oriented team and their defense practices against that type of run heavy team

every day in practice.

 

It should be a good test though. I actually see Lloyd as being very similar to Scott in many ways. That should be a fun game to watch.

I believe the New Cath game will be a very exciting game to Open up the season with . Scott should do fine on the run defense, my concern is more with the passing defense. This seems to be an area , Scott has struggled with the big plays in the past important games.

I believe the New Cath game will be a very exciting game to Open up the season with . Scott should do fine on the run defense, my concern is more with the passing defense. This seems to be an area , Scott has struggled with the big plays in the past important games.

 

I definitely share your concern. But where does the problem lie? (Up front or in the secondary?). And how do Scott fix it?

 

The general consensus is that a QB's clock is just over 3 seconds and after that the ball should either be out or the QB should expect the rush. In too many instances, I saw where opposing QBs had extended periods of time to make decisions/plays in a comfortable pocket, which puts enormous stress on and exposes any secondary.

I definitely share your concern. But where does the problem lie? (Up front or in the secondary?). And how do Scott fix it?

 

The general consensus is that a QB's clock is just over 3 seconds and after that the ball should either be out or the QB should expect the rush. In too many instances, I saw where opposing QBs had extended periods of time to make decisions/plays in a comfortable pocket, which puts enormous stress on and exposes any secondary.

After reviewing films from the past 2 seasons , I still say the majority of the issues on defense , is the corners getting beat unfortunately, The line was causing chaos many times making the quarterback scramble and forcing them to pass on the run . The fortunate thing is many passes were either over thrown or the opposing teams dropped the football . Cooper game both years . Conner game , South oldham this past season and Anderson game , we got beat bad on long ball and penalties. I do believe the linebackers will be the key to making big stops on the run and short passes to the middle . The line does have improving to do , and have lost several good players in the past 2 seasons combined . That being said they have new and old talent returning on the line and linebacker positions . I also look forward into them entertaining the idea of utilizing Perrin in the secondary to help as I believe Danny Fitzgerald has also played saftey in the past . It should be interesting, I myself can't wait to see the outcome after the summers preparation.

Smith for New Cath is very talented, however, I was not impressed with him after watching the state title game. Scott should have no problem handling them.

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smith for new cath is very talented, however, I was not impressed with him after watching the state title game. Scott should have no problem handling them.

 

Which state title game he has only played in 3 of them?

Would love to see Scott shut Newcath and Dixie in the running game . Dixie is expected to have a good back as well. Dixie will pass some as well...that will be the true test for Scott this season . (defeneding pass )

Would love to see Scott shut Newcath and Dixie in the running game . Dixie is expected to have a good back as well. Dixie will pass some as well...that will be the true test for Scott this season . (defeneding pass )

 

For some strange reason I envision a NKY sacks leader on the Scott line this year, maybe two...

For some strange reason I envision a NKY sacks leader on the Scott line this year, maybe two...

 

Who is returning that could fill the sack leader position?

Smith for New Cath is very talented, however, I was not impressed with him after watching the state title game. Scott should have no problem handling them.

 

And that's so unfortunate. But I guess that's the difference between good athletes and those destined to be great...You're amongst the leaders of your class, put up good numbers...You have to be able to perform on the big stage when it all counts!

And that's so unfortunate. But I guess that's the difference between good athletes and those destined to be great...You're amongst the leaders of your class, put up good numbers...You have to be able to perform on the big stage when it all counts!

 

^^^ lol

Edited May 27, 201511 yr by sportsfan2012

For some strange reason I envision a NKY sacks leader on the Scott line this year, maybe two...

 

I could see that . Senior Rice is quick on his feet and is very strong . He can put pressure on the quarterback for sure .

And that's so unfortunate. But I guess that's the difference between good athletes and those destined to be great...You're amongst the leaders of your class, put up good numbers...You have to be able to perform on the big stage when it all counts!

 

Jacob Smith has a state ring that is one more than most running backs.

Who is returning that could fill the sack leader position?

 

Senior Ron Rice #70