6A is going through Male.  I can understand why they are traveling to Louisiana.   Brown could not be blocked and why so many offers.  They had real nice LB as well.  On offense #7 was a beast and they had a tall fast wideout.  They blocked very well!  Great team.  They will not be challenged by many!  Bluebirds get to work. Film will not be fun but you now understand what it takes.  Special teams can’t have kids bounce and escape containment.  You can’t miss tackles.  Pressure to help young secondary out. A lot to learn.   Two takes.  One the Birds will be fine, too many naysayers in stands same old stuff.  Are you kidding me this group is going to surprise folks, I am confident of that!!  In the end Male is special especially this group led by a ton of returners.  Good luck moving forward and I was impressed with the Male team.  Business like!  

One positive for the Birds is that they won’t play anyone that good the rest of the season, and this was their first time facing an opponent under new leadership. 

Highlands is simply outclassed against Male in terms of talent, that’s not going to happen all the time for the Birds.

2 hours ago, TheDeuce said:

You’re surprised?

No.

 

11 hours ago, Bird Bath said:

6A is going through Male.  I can understand why they are traveling to Louisiana.   Brown could not be blocked and why so many offers.  They had real nice LB as well.  On offense #7 was a beast and they had a tall fast wideout.  They blocked very well!  Great team.  They will not be challenged by many!  Bluebirds get to work. Film will not be fun but you now understand what it takes.  Special teams can’t have kids bounce and escape containment.  You can’t miss tackles.  Pressure to help young secondary out. A lot to learn.   Two takes.  One the Birds will be fine, too many naysayers in stands same old stuff.  Are you kidding me this group is going to surprise folks, I am confident of that!!  In the end Male is special especially this group led by a ton of returners.  Good luck moving forward and I was impressed with the Male team.  Business like!  

Your comment about naysayers is interesting. Which is why I make it a point to sit on the visitors side of the stands every game. I was under the impression everything was roses in bird land. I thought they were trying to get back to the "Highlands way"? Support, support, support!

57 minutes ago, Lions Paw said:

Your comment about naysayers is interesting. Which is why I make it a point to sit on the visitors side of the stands every game. I was under the impression everything was roses in bird land. I thought they were trying to get back to the "Highlands way"? Support, support, support!

The thing to remember is Rome was not built in a day.  Lots of work to do between now and game one.  

2 hours ago, Lions Paw said:

Your comment about naysayers is interesting. Which is why I make it a point to sit on the visitors side of the stands every game. I was under the impression everything was roses in bird land. I thought they were trying to get back to the "Highlands way"? Support, support, support!

I was surprised!  A few folks just wanted to cast stones.  Again the quality of the opponent allowed coaches to see where and what work needs to be done.  Here is a thought Male was just that good.  We could have played an average team one by 4 touchdowns and felt great.  Coach Sphire gets it!  How about a 4 hour film session.  

Highlands Freshman action vs Male. 1st play from Scrimmage Devon James gets the Edge. 

http://www.hudl.com/v/2Fbsaa

Game recap highlights on Male's hudl page.

7 hours ago, Tigerpride94 said:

http://www.hudl.com/v/2Fbsaa

Game recap highlights on Male's hudl page.

Male definitely passes the eye test.  

 

On 8/7/2021 at 10:07 PM, Bird Bath said:

I was surprised!  A few folks just wanted to cast stones.  Again the quality of the opponent allowed coaches to see where and what work needs to be done.  Here is a thought Male was just that good.  We could have played an average team one by 4 touchdowns and felt great.  Coach Sphire gets it!  How about a 4 hour film session.  

I agree. This kind of game only makes you better.