Frederick Douglass at Southwestern Predictions/Updates (5A Playoffs) **CLOSE GAME**

[16thBBall Fan 3,335]

In a rematch of last years Regional Final Frederick Douglass will take on Southwestern the only difference this year is that the game will be played at Southwestern. Frederick Douglass won last years playoff game at Douglass 44-8. Both teams has only suffered one loss this season. The Warriors only loss came last month to Pulaski Co. 15-12 and they avenged that in a big way Friday by defeating Pulaski 35-14 for the district title. Douglass lost their only game in their first game of the season a 19-17 loss to North Hardin.

Southwestern has a very good run oriented offense featuring to very good junior running backs in Tanner Wright and Giddeon Brainard. Wright has rushed for 1200 yards this season while Brainard has rushed for almost 700 yards. The Warriors offense is averaging 284 yards rushing per game. Douglass is coming off a 39-21 win over Scott Co. The game was not really as close as the final score a problem for the Broncos that kept the game closer was their over 200 yards in penalties. That was the really the only  negative in the game as Douglass pretty much dominated the Cardinals in all other aspects of the game.

This game will come down to the Broncos being able to slow down the Warriors potent running game and try to jump out to a lead and force them to play from behind and have to start throwing the ball more. For Southwestern to win they will need to be able to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. They will need to control time of possession and try and keep the high powered Bronco offense on the sideline. I do think this game will be closer than last years game, but I think that Douglass just has to much talent and athleticism for the Warriors.

Frederick Douglass 35

Southwestern 13

[Bud_Kilmer 66]

I can see Southwestern giving FD all they want here!

FD - 34

SW- 24

[Carl Spackler 99]

Very similar to last year.  This one is over before halftime.  Frederick Douglass 42-6.

[16thBBall Fan 3,335]

Question does Southwestern have a turf field.

[LethalPG 225]

1 minute ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

Question does Southwestern have a turf field.

No they do not.

[1992Rebel 23]

Unless it is a rainy sloppy mudpit, I think FD wins big.

[DevilMayCare 2,720]

Video: https://vimeo.com/486800578

 

[Big Things Kentucky 275]

The Warriors are unpredictable though they always seem to get a win or 2 they are not supposed to get.

[catfan09 44]

21 hours ago, 1992Rebel said:

Unless it is a rainy sloppy mudpit, I think FD wins big.

Well i think it may be a cold, rainy, sloppy mud pit

[REH5 46]

Frederick Douglass appears to be on a roll this season.  The weather could be a factor tonight and Southwestern is a worthy opponent.  I feel for Southwestern to win they have to control the clock limiting Frederick Douglass' offensive touches and hopefully turn the Broncos over. 

[Brown 477]

I’ll be surprised if SW scores.

 

FD 36-0

[Brown 477]

That is one ugly field.

[16thBBall Fan 3,335]

It's really sad that a Regional Final has to be played on a field in this condition in this day and age.

[theguru 15,668]

1 minute ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

It's really sad that a Regional Final has to be played on a field in this condition in this day and age.

I hear ya but those games do bring back fond memories. 

[Brown 477]

Why would you do that??  Slide in and try to recover a punt that’s already yours.