Mercer County has a RB that can flat out fly, I'd say he had well over 200 yards just on reversing the field. Rock would have sweep covered then he would go all the way back across the field and end up scoring. Basically the kid would run about 85 yards for a 45 yard gain everytime, he has speed to burn The future looks bright for that kid, plus he isn't skin and bones either. Bottom line is Mercer County couldn't stop the ground game, Rock ran what they wanted and was never stopped with less than a 3-4 yard gain. Each team had 1 passing touchdown over 60 yards as well.

Mercer's biggest and best ol/dl didn't play. He would of helped alot considering he's about 6'2 300.

Every play that Mercer county scored on was a lucky break, except for there passing game.

Every play that Mercer County scored on was a lucky break except for a few passes

You must have been watching a different game than I was.The teams traded leads and TD's until the last minute of the game when Rock scored their last td.

Mercer had the better fist half but the rock had the second half

Mercer had the better fist half but the rock had the second half

 

I'd agree with that completely. Rock just had more size and power than Mercer's kids, especially upfront, but that's the good thing about freshman, especially those who arent as physically matured as some freshmen who dont grow much past their freshman year..Mercer's kids are going to get a lot bigger and stronger. As I said earlier, though Mercer was missing their best O/D Lineman, for being 14 years old, he's a 6'2 300 pounder that can move and for the most part, considering his age, is a solid 300, not much "flab". I know one man doenst make a team, but he would've evened things out on the line a lot more than what they were. Congrats to both teams! Mercer's freshmen played a very good game against a very, very good Rock freshman group. I definately saw some signs of great things for both teams in the future!:thumb: