28 - 7

28-0 Highlands ones are done.
 

19 minutes ago, BubbyKY said:

28 - 7

18 minutes ago, NKY-guy said:

28-0 Highlands ones are done.
 

Did the Ryle first team get a touchdown against the Highlands first team or is the Ryle TD something else?

24 minutes ago, theguru said:

Did the Ryle first team get a touchdown against the Highlands first team or is the Ryle TD something else?

Scored on the 2nd string is what I was told. I was told Ryle struggled in the passing game.

29 minutes ago, theguru said:

Did the Ryle first team get a touchdown against the Highlands first team or is the Ryle TD something else?

It was there first offense but Birds Frosh Defense.

Looks like the Birds are putting 5A on notice. 

Just now, Tigerpride94 said:

Looks like the Birds are putting 5A on notice. 

I agree.  

1 hour ago, NKY-guy said:

It was there first offense but Birds Frosh Defense.

Should’ve worded that different , on highlands twos.

2 hours ago, NKY-guy said:

Should’ve worded that different , on highlands twos.

It was against the starters but doesn’t really matter. Sloppy offense for sure but there’s hope in the run game!

I’m sure the Ryle fans will figure out some way that they won this one just like they did for the Beechwood scrimmage.  I told you they were not very impressive.  I knew Highlands would put it on them and they did.

Looking at Ryles schedule they might go

2-8 this year.

3 minutes ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Looking at Ryles schedule they might go

2-8 this year.

If they go 2-8, Mike Engler’s contract won’t be renewed. Some have said this is the best run of talent Ryle has had in quite some tome.  The time is now for Ryle.

 

Here are my thoughts from the scrimmage:

Wasn't as good or as bad as it looked for either team. Both teams were trying things and rotating players. Birds didn't dominate on the O line like they did vs. Male. Run game not quite as good. However, they used a different O Line combo each drive and Ryle blitzed quite a bit and Male did not do that.

There were at least three 50/50 balls that came down in favor of the Birds and resulted in long completions or TDs for HHS. Arnold and Surrey will win a lot of those balls this season. Litmer looks more confident every outing. I don't think he will be overwhelmed in big moments this season. He will need to make some better decisions at points in real games but that is what these scrimmages are about. 

Again, HHS was rotating many players and especially at D Line. The D Line has size but really has struggled to tackle and keep the LBs clean. They have had issues setting the Edge resulting in long runs and TDs in both scrimmages. Once they settle on the main rotation I think that will improve. Some of the big boys will most likely settle in on one side of the ball as we get into the season. The DBs looked good in coverage last night. Didn't get much action vs. Male. The safeties are leading the team in tackles in the pre season. I think the Birds will score a ton of points like last season so in most games stopping the run and containing won't necessarily be an issue. It will be an issue come playoff time. 

I think Ryle will be able to run the ball efficiently this season. Their O Line had size and played well. I heard they are younger on the line but they will get better as the season goes. I have seen some say that the Ryle QB is a top 3 QB in NKY. I cannot say he is in that range. Litmer is the better QB as of now. He looked undersized and lacked arm strength. He looked indecisive and his release is very slow. What he did well is run and make good read option plays. He will obviously get better with more Varsity reps. I think when these 2 play for real, Ryle will attack the edges and run it a ton. Shorten the game and keep the Birds offense off of the field. 

As in most scrimmages, there were good things to hang your hat on and many things to work on and fix. I think both teams will have a good season. Birds have a shot to make a deep run. 

On 8/14/2024 at 9:23 AM, FirstTimeLongTime said:

Here are my thoughts from the scrimmage:

Wasn't as good or as bad as it looked for either team. Both teams were trying things and rotating players. Birds didn't dominate on the O line like they did vs. Male. Run game not quite as good. However, they used a different O Line combo each drive and Ryle blitzed quite a bit and Male did not do that.

There were at least three 50/50 balls that came down in favor of the Birds and resulted in long completions or TDs for HHS. Arnold and Surrey will win a lot of those balls this season. Litmer looks more confident every outing. I don't think he will be overwhelmed in big moments this season. He will need to make some better decisions at points in real games but that is what these scrimmages are about. 

Again, HHS was rotating many players and especially at D Line. The D Line has size but really has struggled to tackle and keep the LBs clean. They have had issues setting the Edge resulting in long runs and TDs in both scrimmages. Once they settle on the main rotation I think that will improve. Some of the big boys will most likely settle in on one side of the ball as we get into the season. The DBs looked good in coverage last night. Didn't get much action vs. Male. The safeties are leading the team in tackles in the pre season. I think the Birds will score a ton of points like last season so in most games stopping the run and containing won't necessarily be an issue. It will be an issue come playoff time. 

I think Ryle will be able to run the ball efficiently this season. Their O Line had size and played well. I heard they are younger on the line but they will get better as the season goes. I have seen some say that the Ryle QB is a top 3 QB in NKY. I cannot say he is in that range. Litmer is the better QB as of now. He looked undersized and lacked arm strength. He looked indecisive and his release is very slow. What he did well is run and make good read option plays. He will obviously get better with more Varsity reps. I think when these 2 play for real, Ryle will attack the edges and run it a ton. Shorten the game and keep the Birds offense off of the field. 

As in most scrimmages, there were good things to hang your hat on and many things to work on and fix. I think both teams will have a good season. Birds have a shot to make a deep run. 

Great post.

I have seen Ryle and you are spot on in your comments on them. The new QB is a work in progress throwing the ball. He does look good running. Ryle will likely struggle some early and get better as the season moves on. Their defense is going to have to carry them till their offense catches up.

The Verax kid is a great athlete but is much smaller than his brother and doesn’t throw the ball nearly as good as his brother.  The biggest problem they have is he is probably their best option running the football but you have to be concerned for him taking hits at his size.  I hope they have a good backup QB because they may need one.  The Savage kid is a complete stud but much better at LB than at RB but he runs hard and punishes tacklers.  I think it could be a tough year for Ryle with the schedule they have.