Collins does have a large o line and the qb is a dual threat guy. I'm going Collins 28-24.

The last time FS faced an OL this big did not end well. At all.

 

The Cats aren't going to get any bigger before 6:30 Friday night.

Fast,

 

If you will recall in my Week 10 WKY Power Rankings, I had Franklin Simpson meeting Collins in this round and guessed they'd win by a field goal. Now that we are here; that's the kind of game I'd expect. CALPreps has it Collins 28 - FS 27 on a neutral site.

 

For Collins, I saw them win the Central Hardin 7v7 months ago and knew they they would have a special year. Their QB is SR JR Lucas (Coaches Son) and he is tough as nails and likely one of the most undervalued QBs in the State. He has rushed for over 1,200 yards and 14 TDs. He has passed for over 2,000 yards and 26 TDs (minus 11 INTs). They have a SR RB with over 700 yards on the season and a FR RB with almost 600 yards on the season. They have 4 guys with at least 300 yards receiving on the year. They are well balanced on offense and usually never beat themselves. Their D is anchored by SR LB Nick Eades with over 169 tackles on the year. they have lost twice (once at 6A Ballard by 6 pts and at home vs the Boyle Co wrecking crew). Tough squad here.

 

For Franklin Simpson, they have really come on from losing their opener to Etown, then to a good South Warren club and finally a scrum with Meade County. They have over 4,000 yards on the ground and less than 1,000 through the air on the year. But the Wildcat D has only given up roughly 1,300 yards on the year. The 3-headed monster of Saul Brady, Tre Bass and Carlos McKinney are as good as any 3 RB-trio in the State. Their OLine has really come on as well. On defense, the trio of Cade Harvey (leads the team in tackles with 123), Dion Pearson, and James Baker are playing very well right now and will need to be on Friday night.

 

These teams have 2 of the better coaches in the State that don't get the spotlight they deserve IMO.

 

Concerning the game, if turnovers are a normal number then this game will go down to the last possession IMO with a play here or there determining it. For Collins, as long as your QB has an opportunity, you are very dangerous. For Franklin Simpson, you can not come out of the gate against Collins like you did against Hoptown and expect to win because you won't if that's the case (Franklin was down 20-0 and fought back to win last weeks game).

 

I am going with Franklin Simpson 27-24 because they are at home. But this game could easily go the other way. If I were staying in BG for Thanksgiving I would come to this game. Best of luck Wildcats - I'll be pulling for you!

 

Thanks for your thoughts 88. I think we know where macdon stands now too. Haha

I too think it will be more competitive than most think and I’m going FS 28-20

Edited November 22, 20178 yr by fastaslightin
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Franklin-Simpson has played one game this year on turf.

 

Collins has played the last seven on turf.

 

Not a factor just an observation.

Collins is just as good on grass.

How has FS field held up during the season?

Collins is just as good on grass.

How has FS field held up during the season?

 

It is in really good shape. We never played a game on it this year when it was wet. The only big rain weekend was the away game at Russellville.

I'll go with Collins by 7 in this one. Best of luck to Coach Lucas! Should be a good one.

Maybe it’s the uniforms or something but the OL and DL for Collins look HUGE.

 

And their QB looks like he would be impossible to corner in a phone booth.

 

For those who don’t know....a phone booth is/was quite small.

 

 

They are huge, and their QB is cat quick, Boyle had little problem with them but I came away impressed with their size and the athleticism of their QB they got some speed to.

Edited November 23, 20178 yr by Jack Lambert

They are huge, and their QB is cat quick, Boyle had little problem with them but I came away impressed with their size and the athleticism of their QB they got some speed to.

 

Definitely going to be a challenge for FS up front.

It is in really good shape. We never played a game on it this year when it was wet. The only big rain weekend was the away game at Russellville.

Great to hear.

Hope all the Collins faithful have a safe trip