True' date=' the HC defense allowed many more points than NCC allowed versus Scott. That being said, HC also scored many more points than NCC did versus Scott. This game might be closer than you think. [/quote']

 

Smith was also out for the Scott game. With him, that would have been a whole different game.

But they still were scoring in bunches on Scott where NCC did not. Many NCC fans said that missing Smith wasn't a big deal before the game, but now it is a big deal. Which one is it? I do believe it was a big deal and the outcome probably would've been different. HC still put up some points and its difficult to over look that in a head to head comparison

Well, when you give up 8 touchdowns in a game, you get a lot more possessions. They didn't let Scott hold on to it very long.

I agree with you, but HC still put up big points against a pretty good Scott team, so that shouldn't be overlooked

Smith was also out for the Scott game. With him, that would have been a whole different game.

But they still were scoring in bunches on Scott where NCC did not. Many NCC fans said that missing Smith wasn't a big deal before the game, but now it is a big deal. Which one is it? I do believe it was a big deal and the outcome probably would've been different. HC still put up some points and its difficult to over look that in a head to head comparison

 

I predict that Lawrence has 5 sacks/TFLs. HC'S OLine did not impress me.

I agree with you. That is their weakpoint, imo. You would think a former all pro NFL lineman would coach his line and make them better, but for some reason, that doesn't happen at HC. The skill positions might be a wash, or a slight edge to HC. The line play is a huge advantage for NCC and that is why I think they will win, not a blowout. As for 5 sacks, that is a pretty strong prediction. He is really good, but 5 sacks? I won't give him that many. Hamilton Scott is too good of an athlete to get sacked that many times. He may cause several hurried throws or the ball to bounce, but 5 sacks is too many to say

I predict that Lawrence has 5 sacks/TFLs. HC'S OLine did not impress me.

I agree with you. That is there weakpoint, imo. You would think a former all pro NFL lineman would coach his line and make them better, but for some reason, that doesn't happen at HC. The skill positions might be a wash, or a slight edge to HC. The line play is a huge advantage for NCC and that is why I think they will win, not a blowout. As for 5 sacks, that is a pretty strong prediction. He is really good, but 5 sacks? I won't give him that many. Hamilton Scott is too good of an athlete to get sacked that many times. He may cause several hurried throws or the ball to bounce, but 5 sacks is too many to say

 

Sorry, I wasn't clear. The / was meant to mean that it would be a combination of sacks and TFL. They run that jet sweep action quite a bit w/ an option read. I see him penetrating right into that a few times, and I don't believe that he would be the "read" for the QB. That would be an issue.

It feels odd to have this game be the first district game of the year instead of the last. Last time these two teams played this early was 2010.

I predict that Lawrence has 5 sacks/TFLs. HC'S OLine did not impress me.

 

Koz saw how Belfry handled Lawrence with the hard count. Expect more of the same in this game. Koz also has had the experience of his teams preparing for NC's running game. He knows Smith is most effective when he cuts back, especially when the weak side over pursues. He also knows not to kick it to him on special teams. I expect NC to win, but I don't think it's a blowout some are expecting.

i think holy cross defense will get a couple of INT in this game.

 

Koz saw how Belfry handled Lawrence with the hard count. Expect more of the same in this game. Koz also has had the experience of his teams preparing for NC's running game. He knows Smith is most effective when he cuts back, especially when the weak side over pursues. He also knows not to kick it to him on special teams. I expect NC to win, but I don't think it's a blowout some are expecting.

 

That was the Conner game not the Belfry game. And I expect the Newcath coaches to line Smith and Hughes up one behind the other on kickoffs, like they've done previous games this year, so that shouldn't be a problem.

If Smith wants a chance to return a kickoff against Holy Cross, he will need to line up on the 30.

I'd be really surprised if HC is within 20 points in this game.

I'd be really surprised if HC is within 20 points in this game.

and why is that?

Breds D line will dominate this game. HC will not be able to get much on the ground. Give me John Harris running behind Kobe Tallon in the red zone and I'll take that all day long. Jake Smith is a good back but not so much in between the tackles. He is explosive on the outside and will get his 100+ this week. If HC keys on Smith and the Breds OC keeps being one dimensional with Smith it could be a decent game. Needs to use all his resources. I say Breds win 35-7

Breds win big