Fairdale Bulldogs

Playoff Appearance: 26th

All-time Record: 16-25

 

Marion County Knights

Playoff Appearance: 19th

All-time Record: 4-18

 

Previous Playoff Meetings

None

 

***I didn't see a thread on this game; if there is, please merge***

Marion Co. 33-24.

Fairdale 28-14.

Marion with the upset. Marion 34 Faridale 32

Marion 28

Fairdale 21

I believe Marion Co. is a team that will surprise alot of people in this playoff run. Good size and great speed. Good Luck Knights!

I believe Marion Co. is a team that will surprise alot of people in this playoff run. Good size and great speed. Good Luck Knights!

 

 

I agree. I wouldn't be shocked if they make it to Louisville. I honestly don't think this game will be close if Marion can make any stops against Fairdale. I don't look for Fairdale to even slow down Marion's rushing attack, much less completely stop it.

As I stated in another thread on this topic the key to this game will be how the Fairdale passing game looks on the opening drives of the game. Fairdale had good success in the second half last week stopping a very strong DeSales rushing attack. The Bulldogs have never lost under Coach Miller when leading after the 1st quarter so if Fairdale can get off to a good start they definetly will have confidence. This will hands down be the best first round game in Class 4A and the winner has a great shot of advancing to at least the Semi-finals. I also don't believe that you can call this an upset either way both teams are very talented. The weather looks as if it could play a factor. Rainy conditions on Friday night have to benefit the Knights. However, I am going with 24-21 Fairdale in overtime.

I'm on the Marion County bandwagon. They seem to be playing very well going into the playoffs. I'll take them on the road this week, 27 - 21.

Looks like a pretty even matchup to me. I don't know where all these blow-out upset predictions are coming from...

WEIGHTS & MEASURES

Here’s a look at how the “Probable Starting Lineups” for the Fairdale-Marion County game compare — by average height and weight ...

Fairdale vs. Marion County Advantage (Ht.; Wt.)

Off. Line (6-0, 243) Def. Line (6-0, 235) EVEN; FHS – 8 lbs.

Receivers (6-1, 173) Def. Backs (5-11, 166) FHS – 2”; FHS – 7 lbs.

Off. Backs (5-10, 160) Linebackers (5-10, 185) EVEN; MC – 25 lbs.

Def. Line (6-0, 231) Off. Line (6-0, 251) EVEN; MC – 20 lbs.

Def. Backs (5-11, 168) Receivers (6-0, 179) MC – 1”; MC – 11 lbs.

Linebackers (5-10, 198) Off. Backs (5-11, 181) MC – 1”; FHS – 17 lbs.

 

EXPERIENCE

How experienced are the tentative starters?

Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman

Fairdale 10 11 1 0

Marion Co. 9 12 1 0

 

FAIRDALE OFFENSE MARION CO. DEFENSE

29.2 Points Per Game 18.1

55 Plays Per Game 50

342.5 Total Yards Per Game 225.7

149.1 Rushing Yards Per Game 100.4

193.4 Passing Yards Per Game 125.3

FAIRDALE DEFENSE MARION CO. OFFENSE

18.7 Points Per Game 29.1

50 Plays Per Game 51

232.2 Total Yards Per Game 333.6

168.3 Rushing Yards Per Game 262.3

63.9 Passing Yards Per Game 71.3

Good breakdown. Somebody sure has some time on their hands.

Fairdale has the strength to come from behind, which is how they will win this game - 22-21