As a Douglass supporter, this game will show where we stand with our playoff philosophy, as this will absolutely have a November feel to it. Douglass historically wins with the run. With 4 capable RBs, we can keep the ball on the ground, and set up an occasional pass when Boyle loads the box. 

What we can't have are quick 3 and outs caused by head scratching pass plays. I fully expect the Rebels to go for it on all 4th downs, and kick onside kicks with the expectation the Douglass O won't move up the field. The Broncos have to prove that they won't kill drives with unnecessary penalties and turnovers. In all three losses, their opponents have scored multiple times on a short field, following a bad turnover. 

Last year, Douglass' DL got no push at all into the Boyle backfield, and they had as much time as they wanted to run their offense. The Bronco win in 2022 featured a defensive line with two current D1  linemen causing havoc, so this season, we need CJ Works Jr and Marcus Newcomb to penetrate the Rebel OL. Pressure must be applied BEFORE the ball gets to Quisenberry. 

LBs Logan Busson and Kaden Clay are sure handed tacklers for Douglass, but were left on the ground grasping at air after being repeatedly shook by #5 for Boyle.  The game can't start out with the defense all chasing Quisenberry,  because all of the other playmakers are around. I also worry about the Driver TE, I think he will be a frequent 3rd down target Friday night.

For a big upset in Titletown, Douglass will need Peyton Smith, Logan Busson and CJ Works Jr. to be the stars. The run game needs to keep the Boyle offense off the field, and when they do have the ball, the defense needs to prevent any chance of a track meet. I like our chances to even this series! 

Give me Douglass 27-21. 

 

1 hour ago, Hungover_in_Andover said:

Give me Douglass 27-21. 

21 for Boyle? Good luck accomplishing that. 

I actually would play Q this Friday to make sure they hopefully get the 1 or 2 spot in the RPI so they don't travel for the semi's.  Then he can rest week 1,2 and 3 of the playoffs if need be.  

53 minutes ago, BEChargers said:

I actually would play Q this Friday to make sure they hopefully get the 1 or 2 spot in the RPI so they don't travel for the semi's.  Then he can rest week 1,2 and 3 of the playoffs if need be.  

Better chance of injury getting worse playing on it then could miss some or all of playoffs. To me, a kid's health is more important than RPI position. 

3 hours ago, BEChargers said:

I actually would play Q this Friday to make sure they hopefully get the 1 or 2 spot in the RPI so they don't travel for the semi's.  Then he can rest week 1,2 and 3 of the playoffs if need be.  

Makes sense, make Tavi play so you can get better RPI! Don’t worry about, you know, his ankle or anything. Wow.

Guys, he HAS been playing.  Offense AND defense.  Against teams that they DID NOT NEED HIM to play against at all.   So they are obviously not that concerned about him getting injured further.  My point is that if he has something irritating him a little, let him sit the first couple of rounds of the playoffs.  If they were worried about it he wouldn't have played the last 3 weeks.

I'm expecting a war Friday night.   Home team seems to struggle in this series.  Last year Frederick Douglas only had 1 firstdown and that was by penalty, so I'm sure they want payback! Really looking forward to a meaningful football game with the possible #1 or #2 RPI and home field through out on the out come of this game.   

Side note I'm hearing Tavy will be 100% Friday night.  

 

Side note I'm hearing Tavy will be 100% Friday night.  

Takes care of that!

On 10/27/2024 at 9:47 AM, DearToday said:

 

Boyle comes into this one winners of 29 straight.

 

That is an unreal stat. Should be a great game between the two programs. Both have the goal of winning a state championship and I'm sure playing against each other will provide ample opportunity to get experience against a state championship caliber team. 

Marion Local set the Ohio record last Friday. Won their 58th straight game.

Frederick Douglass vs. Boyle Co.
November 1st, 2024 7:30 PM ET
Pregame Coverage 7:00 PM
Live from Boyle Co. HS
Commentators:
Joe Cox & Marty Lowe
Game Notes:
Broncos 6-3; Rebels 9-0
Rebels lead series 2-1

https://www.glicod.com/video-stream-5/

5 minutes ago, theguru said:

Frederick Douglass vs. Boyle Co.
November 1st, 2024 7:30 PM ET
Pregame Coverage 7:00 PM
Live from Boyle Co. HS
Commentators:
Joe Cox & Marty Lowe
Game Notes:
Broncos 6-3; Rebels 9-0
Rebels lead series 2-1

https://www.glicod.com/video-stream-5/

I'm sure Bolye County Sports Nation, BCSN, will stream the game on team1sports.com too.

4 minutes ago, Labman said:

I'm sure Bolye County Sports Nation, BCSN, will stream the game on team1sports.com too.

Looks like right here:

https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/ky/?S=boylecounty&B=1010961

Massey ratings have it Boyle County 35-21.

I need Boyle to win to keep Douglass RPI down.☘️