7 hours ago, NKY-guy said:

Things to take away from this scrimmage to me , first and foremost it accomplished what a scrimmage should for both teams. I don’t know that’s always the case with some of the scheduling and formats I see. Male was without their absolute stud and maybe the best back in the state (possibly more guys as well) and unfortunately sounds like the back may be for the whole season. Prayers for that young man and his recovery. Highlands was also without Benke , Neiman , Klosterman , Lucas , Willoughby and cook. Highlands offense didn’t do a great job of establishing rhythm early, a lot of that had to do with Male and a lot of it had a do with route timing/overthrown balls , miss communication from the line which I’m confident all will come with time. Good luck to Male this season , I think regardless of how many guys they loose they’re really good at just putting guys out there that will figure it out and can make plays . 

Why wouldn't Highlands just line up and run it at people? All we hear about is the size and talent of their OL. Run two tight ends and pound people.

15 hours ago, 9068 said:

Why wouldn't Highlands just line up and run it at people? All we hear about is the size and talent of their OL. Run two tight ends and pound people.

I get what you’re saying , I just think in a scrimmage you want to probably work more on things you need work on. The first drive out of the half Highlands did exactly what you mention, they went about 70 yards on 7-10 plays and mostly just pounding the ball down Males throat. Keeping the playbook simple in scrimmages is very common as well , a lot of coaches don’t want to put too much on film this early.