Wasn't Eckstein a former HC for Ryle?

 

That is my understanding, though I do not know first-hand.

 

If Coach Eckstein is helping with the Raiders offense. 1. That is awesome to hear!!! 2. Get ready for the old Rebels offense and a heavy dose of Goal line slam, even on 4th and 22! lolol!

 

Coach Eckstein is helping the Boone Co Rebels. I do not know his official status since this is very new... like this week. The cat was let out of the bag in this thread (not by me). I do know he is working with the offense.

Wasn't Eckstein a former HC for Ryle?

 

Yes. He was their first football head coach. He was there from '92-'98. He was an assistant coach to Owen Hauck at Boone County before taking the HC job at Ryle.

There are several things Boone must do to give themselves the best chance to win this game.

 

There needs to be better balance on offense. The run game was pretty good with a variety of guys running the ball. There are no official stats posted yet but Cauvey Vastine must have had 130-160 yards and a TD. The FB added another 70+ and a TD. What was lacking was any kind of passing game. This is where Boone must improve. I think that can happen by getting a short and intermediate passing game started early. Throw to the TE and get him involved in the game on the first series. The kid is a beast with the ball in his hands. Ballard could not stop him in the playoff last year. Doing so will allow Grau to get into a rhythm with his receivers. They had one 7 v 7, and 2 quarters during 1 scrimmage prior to the 1st game to get in sync. That's not a lot of time and it showed last Friday. There didn't seem to be much rapport between QB and receivers. Time and repetition will help that. But I think they need to introduce this early in the game against Ryle. BTW, the O-line did well with run blocking last week. They gave their RBs a chance to get to the next level.

 

Now for the really obvious one... score more points. Going back at least three years, Boone has trouble scoring more than three TDs in a game. Rarely have they gotten over 20 points. It's hard to win if you don't score more than 20 points in a game. And it's nearly impossible if you don't score more than your opponent (truthfully).

 

On defense, Boone will have to keep from giving up the big play. Christian Webster got them on a long run early in the game. Cobble and Merkel caught long passes. Well, Cobble's reception was a short to medium pass with a long run. Boone is vulnerable to long plays on special teams, too, if the past is any indicator. Even if England's play is limited, Cusick has the speed to burn them on a long run. Containing the run game, and staying on the receivers will be the order of business for success on defense. If England does get a lot of touches, swarm to the ball. Do not let up until the whistle blows. You think he is about to be tackled and his stiff-arm pops him free. Plus, he has a low center of gravity with powerful legs. We have to contain on the edges.

 

The pass coverage was decent at times last week. Trevor Miller had a nice interception on a poorly thrown ball. But a couple of mental mistakes led to TDs or long gains.

 

Lastly, like in any game, minimize turnovers and penalties. Boone does not have a lot of quick-strike ability. They have to grind out long drives in order to score. So a turnover deep in the opponent's territory or even a penalty can easily end a drive.

 

If they do all of those things and the Ryle Raiders cooperate, Boone could celebrate their first victory of 2018.

 

Go Rebel!

Yes. He was their first football head coach. He was there from '92-'98. He was an assistant coach to Owen Hauck at Boone County before taking the HC job at Ryle.

 

He will fit right in, then.

Yes. He was their first football head coach. He was there from '92-'98. He was an assistant coach to Owen Hauck at Boone County before taking the HC job at Ryle.

 

He was also the Head Coach at Carroll County and Bellevue.

Facing two good quality opponents has given us a plethora of film to go over and a very good visual indication of where we are good, where we are bad, and where we can improve. I expect to see a better team this week and on out. Nothing exposes your weaknesses like losses. It's all practice for districts and the playoffs. The coaching staff is seeing and adapting, bodies are moving or getting changed. Expect a better effort and a better product or expect different kids. Notice has been given. " Earn your time "

Facing two good quality opponents has given us a plethora of film to go over and a very good visual indication of where we are good, where we are bad, and where we can improve. I expect to see a better team this week and on out. Nothing exposes your weaknesses like losses. It's all practice for districts and the playoffs. The coaching staff is seeing and adapting, bodies are moving or getting changed. Expect a better effort and a better product or expect different kids. Notice has been given. " Earn your time "

 

If Boone wins this game, you may need riot gear to get home.

If Boone wins this game, you may need riot gear to get home.

 

Remember what the old Tampa bay coach said about his team when a reporter asks him after a bad loss how he felt about his team's execution and he said I'm all for it. Its not that bad yet, I just find it really funny. Hopefully we start playing like I know we can because right now we're stinking up the place.

If Boone wins this game, you may need riot gear to get home.

 

If Boone wins this game 'they' will be talking coaching change in Union.

Remember what the old Tampa bay coach said about his team when a reporter asks him after a bad loss how he felt about his team's execution and he said I'm all for it. Its not that bad yet, I just find it really funny. Hopefully we start playing like I know we can because right now we're stinking up the place.

 

I get you, honestly I am not surprised to see Ryle struggle a bit in the early going. Hopefully others can see progress and they get it going in a few weeks.

Let's not put too much emphasis on Boones past or their loss to Conner last week. This is the most talented Rebel team in many years. Different kids every season, same coaching staff, same results. Could the newest addition to the coaching staff be the savior?

One other point for Boone's offense, when Ryle loads the box to stop the run, and they will do this, Boone must have the ability to throw a quick strike over the middle or in the seam or in the flat to keep the LBs and DBs from just running downhill.

 

Last year, in the hurricane, it was very difficult to pass the ball and Ryle played in the box a lot. Hopefully, we give them reason to respect the pass.

If Boone wins this game 'they' will be talking coaching change in Union.

 

Wouldn’t doubt it.

If Boone wins this game 'they' will be talking coaching change in Union.

 

Do "they" know something we don't know? Engler is 34-16 over four plus years. The previous coach went 24-24 in his last four years.

Do "they" know something we don't know? Engler is 34-16 over four plus years. The previous coach went 24-24 in his last four years.

 

'They' always know more than us, just ask them. :idunno: