Who wins this one and why?

It's a long trip on the road. Newport will be ready for district play. Mercer knows this one wont be a gimme. Mercer will have a great following i expect.I don't see Newport being able to match the speed of the Titans. I think Mercer will be very physical up front. The Titans seem to take it to another level when they are challenged. The Titans will bring it next friday. I predict Mercer 42 Newport 14......

I think this could be a defensive battle. The game could end up with a score of 7-0. I don't think it is going to be a very high scoring game, if it is it could be a long night for Newport.

i predict Mercer 21 Newport 7. Mercer will have great speed but i don't think their physical play on the line will surprise the wildcats. remember who the wildcats head coach is and were he played. He knows how to coach a line to be physical as well!

Newport needs to continue to make some adjustments on "O". If they can contol some clock and force a 4 quarter game, they have a good shot. Mercer has only been tested in one game so far. I will say Newports "D" will be looking to show improvement. The question will be if they can contain the speed of Mercer. So far this year Newport has the athlethes to stay in all the games the played. I have a good feeling big John Schlarman will have the troops ready to compete. In my mind these two will be playing in round two of the playoffs, so all is not lost no matter what the outcome is!!!!

Newport needs to continue to make some adjustments on "O". If they can contol some clock and force a 4 quarter game, they have a good shot. Mercer has only been tested in one game so far. I will say Newports "D" will be looking to show improvement. The question will be if they can contain the speed of Mercer. So far this year Newport has the athlethes to stay in all the games the played. I have a good feeling big John Schlarman will have the troops ready to compete. In my mind these two will be playing in round two of the playoffs, so all is not lost no matter what the outcome is!!!!

 

 

Very good point on these two teams meeting in round two possibly. This one could very well be a defensive battle.

i predict Mercer 21 Newport 7. Mercer will have great speed but i don't think their physical play on the line will surprise the wildcats. remember who the wildcats head coach is and were he played. He knows how to coach a line to be physical as well!

I like the Wildcats, But I don't see anyone beating Mercer this year.

I just hope the "Best Coach" in Northern Ky get's the best out of his WILDCATS and pulls off the upset!:ylsuper:

Big measuring stick for Mercer .... If Mercer manhandles Newport on both lines of scrimmage , rest of 2a is in trouble .. If it ends up being 45 to 38 , same old Mercer .....

 

Big games are won at the lines of scrimmage ,,, if it wasn't so far , I'd come up to watch , we know the way to Newport and the memories are all good ...

Big measuring stick for Mercer .... If Mercer manhandles Newport on both lines of scrimmage , rest of 2a is in trouble .. If it ends up being 45 to 38 , same old Mercer .....

 

Big games are won at the lines of scrimmage ,,, if it wasn't so far , I'd come up to watch , we know the way to Newport and the memories are all good ...

 

 

Yes, this is a big measuring stick for the Titans. It's a long road trip for sure. I'm going to make the trip and it's my first time to Newport's field. Do they have a turf playing surface?

May be to early to call. But its guarenteed to be a great game.

yes, Newport has a new fieldturf playing surface and renovated stadium as of this season. Looks great from 471 when you drive past.

Unfortunately, Mercer Country is due a let down. I think Newport wins this one and Mercer gets the comeuppance that many want to see.

Mercer is lightning quick and will be even quicker on the turf. They should be fun to watch in this one. Mercer 35 Newport 14.

Unfortunately, Mercer Country is due a let down. I think Newport wins this one and Mercer gets the comeuppance that many want to see.

In that case, MANY are going to be disappointed.

Unfortunately, Mercer Country is due a let down. I think Newport wins this one and Mercer gets the comeuppance that many want to see.

Scatback, I have read some of your other posts, especially about Lincoln Co., looks like your predictions are a little off.

 

Mercer 38

Newport 27