Mercer travels to Lincoln County. I like the Titans in this one.

I like Mercer here, Lincoln is still adjusting to new system:

Mercer-28

Lincoin-13

Mercer Co. wins this one.

Wow, how Lincoln County has fallen so fast.

Wow, how Lincoln County has fallen so fast.

 

Injuries.

I like Mercer here, Lincoln is still adjusting to new system:

Mercer-28

Lincoin-13

 

Wow, how Lincoln County has fallen so fast.

 

Injuries.

 

I'm not sure Lincoln really has a new system. I don't think Lincoln has fallen. I just think, as LCPATS said, injuries are determining the wins and losses for this Patriots team.

Should be some good action, But Mercer Co. should come out on top. M-31 LC-17

Do any of these kids come back this year from the injuries and who are they?

Mercer by 3 or 4 TDs. IMO, Lincoln Co. is down in talent, kids learning new coach, new system... Mercer is a better team this year than last. It definitely won't be comparable to what we saw last year.

I am going with Mercer by 3 TD's

Mercer Co. 28-7.

Mercer is to dynamic for Lincoln. Mercer can run or pass and has speed that Lincoln cant match. Unless Trey Edwards has a break through game and the defense gets some big stops, im taking Mercer 35-14

Series

 

This will be the 10th game in the series for these two schools. Lincoln County leads the series 8 games to 1, including two victories last season. Lincoln County has won 8 in row in the series.

 

In the series, Lincoln County has outscored Mercer County 214-71, for a per game average of roughly 23 to 7. Mercer County has never scored more than 14 points in a game against Lincoln County.

 

 

Season/Winner/Score

1978 Mercer County 9-12

1979 Lincoln County 32-8

1980 Lincoln County 19-8

1981 Lincoln County 20-0

1982 Lincoln County 27-8

1983 Lincoln County 20-0

1999 Lincoln County 41-14

2007 Lincoln County 12-7

2007 Lincoln County 34-14

TOTAL POINTS 214-71

Average per game 23.7-7.8

 

 

 

Records

Lincoln County 0-2

Mercer County 1-1

 

Results to Date

 

Lincoln County

L 30-35 to Washington County (1-1)

L 13-34 to Tates Creek (1-1)

 

Mercer County

L 0-25 to Madison Central (2-0)

W 38-7 vs Pulaski County (0-2)

 

Opponents’ Records

 

Lincoln County Opponents are 2-2; defeated opponents are n/a

Mercer County Opponents are 2-2; defeated opponents are 0-2

 

Points Scored

Lincoln County 43 total; 21.5 per game

Mercer County 38 total; 19 per game

 

Points Allowed

Lincoln County 69 total; 34.5 per game

Mercer County 32 total; 16 per game

 

 

 

Mercer County head coach, Marty Jaggers, was the head coach at Lincoln County from 1991-1996, where he compiled an overall record of 49 wins and 27 losses (64.4%). He took the Patriots to the 1993 AAA Finals and coached 1993 Mr. Football Jeremy Simpson.

 

Since taking over at Mercer County prior to the 2005 season, Jaggers has posted a 29-8 (78.3%) record, including a 15-0 AA State championship season in 2006.

Do any of these kids come back this year from the injuries and who are they?

 

Three starting lineman, that would probably go both ways. The QB has been knocked out of both games, starting LB/TE is out etc.

 

When you have a slim roster, and three of your top lineman are out, nothing else is going to look good or be good. Now, that being said, it is still an excuse. Part of football is overcoming injuries, however when you are only dressing 30-35 kids, missing 3 to 5 of top players is hard to evercome. I think two of the three lineman should be back at some point, hopefully very soon. They will make a HUGE difference.

Mercer 28-14