"My understanding from the Ft. Campbell threads this year is that the FC Falcons have struggled with penalties and with slow starting first halves. If that precedent repeats itself, I think that Roe is on its way to the state title game.

 

That all said, Ft. Campbell's linebackers are absolutely and positively outstanding. If Roe does not get them blocked, I think they will struggle scoring, because good at throwing it as he is, I don't think the passing game is going to be there for Roe on Friday.

 

Another factor for Roe is the kicking game. You can't give Ft. Campbell the field position you gave to Bardstown and get away with it.

 

I'm going to call a Monroe upset, say, 28-24."

 

 

 

Please check the official scores for this season. Numerous shut-outs and many games where the mercy rule was in effect. I can't remember many slow starts. Fort Campbell had a penalty riddled first game against O Cath and the starting QB sat out the Franklin - Simpson game, nothing more.

 

Like FC said this is not the same team you saw win the championship. This team is much faster with multiple play makers on the roster. I challenge you to drive to Tompkinsville and watch QB Antonio Andrews in person. I think you would quickly become a believer.

 

I still, respectfully like our chances!!

Edited December 3, 200817 yr by FalconBacker

Slow start against Trigg County. Three straight 3 and outs if I remember right.

Slow start against Trigg County. Three straight 3 and outs if I remember right.

Yup, you're absolutely correct.

 

Later.

Thank you for offering your thoughts behind your vote.

 

I would like to say one thing......regarding the part that i've bolded. I've listened to every game, and I don't recall any slow starting first halves.

 

I also think that the penalties for FC happened early in the season, and just after the break in the first game with OC, but have since been corrected, and don't happen that much.

 

It'll certainly be a good game, wish I was there! :madman:

 

Later.

 

Slow start against Trigg County. Three straight 3 and outs if I remember right.

 

I am just as amazed as you when the Falcons don't score everytime they have the ball, seems like they should. I don't know if the Trigg game was a slow start by the Falcons or just a solid one-half performance by Trigg. It was apparent in the third quarter that Trigg was not nearly as deep talent wise as FC. They were a top-ten team that was beaten by three TDs 28 - 9.

I'm not ragging on FC. Just pointing out they did have a slow starting game against Trigg. It took a bit for them to get going on offense. Chris Allen's no-call when he pushed off a defender to score seemed to be the spark they needed to get going. That, and Andrews taking over the second half were the differences in the game.

I'm not ragging on FC. Just pointing out they did have a slow starting game against Trigg. It took a bit for them to get going on offense. Chris Allen's no-call when he pushed off a defender to score seemed to be the spark they needed to get going. That, and Andrews taking over the second half were the differences in the game.

 

I know you aren't ragging on FC. (didn't mean to imply that) I believe we have to be realistic, even when evaluating Fort Campbell's offense. We are spoiled by the fact that they are the highest scoring team in 2A. We expect it to be show-time all the time. The reality is that there will be three and outs that come our way, but it doesn't necessarily mean something is awry with the offense.

Trigg was a fumble away from playing in the Regional Championship game. It is not surprising that we had to punt the ball a few times against them.

Monroe Co. 28-27

With yet another poll being put up to guage the predictions and thoughts of the folks here at BGP, I'm curious to know (as of this writing) 17 things.

 

There are 17 people that voted for Monroe County......and yet again, I'm curious to know why you think that Monroe County will win, afterall, the starting post in this thread asked for reasons why you voted that way. It's not an attack, I'm just curious. It gives me a little insight to the team when I'm listening from the confines of my room here in AFG.

 

Me? I think that Fort Campbell will win. I think that Fort Campbell is too fast and has too many weapons on either side of the ball.

 

Later.

 

First of all, THANK YOU for your service. I am also an Army Veteran.

 

Now back to the topic on hand: In no way would I ever try to take away the respect that FC deserves but I will state this, Monroe is hungrier and more determined than any team still alive at this point. Monroe has only been this far once before in the Falcons school history (89). They are a team that is playing with nothing to lose, not face or shame or right of passage, they are extremely proud to be 1-0. That is this teams record after every game. They always break down the huddle with 1-0 after a win. So this game is thier first in thier eyes and hearts.

 

Monroe also is three deep at most postions on the field with the second string not falling far from the top. Most of these kids have that look in thier eyes that this game is not enough. Monroe has an entire community behind them with a great Fan base. The second string could be starting at some programs in our district. This is good to keep fresh legs and minds in the game at all times. I am not sure how deep FC is but Monroe dresses 70 kids for a 2a program. That is a really high number for our school enrollment.

 

Also about Fc being the highest scoring Team in 2a. That is true but I will say this about Coach Pettet, he is very good at getting the younger kids in the game very quik. You will never see him run up a score on any team. Just look at Monroe's stats. The wealth is spread all over the place...no stand out players, just solid, smart, gifted athletes with the coaching staff to take them along way!

 

This being said I am taking Monroe in an upset by 6!!!!

 

May God watch over these kids and bring you home safe!

First of all, THANK YOU for your service. I am also an Army Veteran.

 

Now back to the topic on hand: In no way would I ever try to take away the respect that FC deserves but I will state this, Monroe is hungrier and more determined than any team still alive at this point. Monroe has only been this far once before in the Falcons school history (89). They are a team that is playing with nothing to lose, not face or shame or right of passage, they are extremely proud to be 1-0. That is this teams record after every game. They always break down the huddle with 1-0 after a win. So this game is thier first in thier eyes and hearts.

 

Monroe also is three deep at most postions on the field with the second string not falling far from the top. Most of these kids have that look in thier eyes that this game is not enough. Monroe has an entire community behind them with a great Fan base. The second string could be starting at some programs in our district. This is good to keep fresh legs and minds in the game at all times. I am not sure how deep FC is but Monroe dresses 70 kids for a 2a program. That is a really high number for our school enrollment.

 

Also about Fc being the highest scoring Team in 2a. That is true but I will say this about Coach Pettet, he is very good at getting the younger kids in the game very quik. You will never see him run up a score on any team. Just look at Monroe's stats. The wealth is spread all over the place...no stand out players, just solid, smart, gifted athletes with the coaching staff to take them along way!

 

This being said I am taking Monroe in an upset by 6!!!!

 

May God watch over these kids and bring you home safe!

 

You should be very proud of Monroe's accomplishments this season and it sounds as though you are. As far as being hungrier than any team still in the playoffs, you may want to increase your view past the Monroe County line. I know NCC is hungry, they believe the title is theirs until some team proves different. Corbin probably has a more rabid fan base then Monroe and they live and breath football every year. Don't think anybody in Corbin is going along with not being hungry. Fort Campbell's team is bound together by real life situations that no other team in the state could imagine. FC plays for each other and parents in far away lands; the team means everything to each player.

 

As for implying that FC runs the score up on opponents, nothing is further from the truth. The JV team is in many games early in the second half, but you can't tell the JV not to score when they get a chance.

Where is Andrews from? Is he a Kentucky born kid?

After past experience, I believe that FC will take this one. They have everything to make a great team, speed, strength, talent, and heart. I think their determination will win this game. They are a great team and will win this game no doubt. Goodluck Falcons.

IMO this is a game where perception meet reality. I think too often people get caught up in stats, points scored and points given up, most of the time that’s a great indicator, but sometimes it can give us a false sense of confidence. Friday night we’ll all learn if perception is reality or if the so called underdog was only the underdog because everyone perceived them to be…

The one thing that gives me confidence that Monroe will win is their Desire. They Desire to be hardest hitting team that Ft. Campbell has faced, they Desire to stop the player that people say can’t be stopped, they Desire to score on the team that people think can’t be scored on, ultimately they Desire to be 1-0 and to do that they have to beat Ft. Campbell…

First of all, THANK YOU for your service. I am also an Army Veteran.

 

Now back to the topic on hand: In no way would I ever try to take away the respect that FC deserves but I will state this, Monroe is hungrier and more determined than any team still alive at this point. Monroe has only been this far once before in the Falcons school history (89). They are a team that is playing with nothing to lose, not face or shame or right of passage, they are extremely proud to be 1-0. That is this teams record after every game. They always break down the huddle with 1-0 after a win. So this game is thier first in thier eyes and hearts.

 

Monroe also is three deep at most postions on the field with the second string not falling far from the top. Most of these kids have that look in thier eyes that this game is not enough. Monroe has an entire community behind them with a great Fan base. The second string could be starting at some programs in our district. This is good to keep fresh legs and minds in the game at all times. I am not sure how deep FC is but Monroe dresses 70 kids for a 2a program. That is a really high number for our school enrollment.

 

Also about Fc being the highest scoring Team in 2a. That is true but I will say this about Coach Pettet, he is very good at getting the younger kids in the game very quik. You will never see him run up a score on any team. Just look at Monroe's stats. The wealth is spread all over the place...no stand out players, just solid, smart, gifted athletes with the coaching staff to take them along way!

 

This being said I am taking Monroe in an upset by 6!!!!

 

May God watch over these kids and bring you home safe!

I would expect every team's fanbase to think their team is the hungriest. You think Monroe is, I think Corbin is, billwilliams70 thinks Ft. Campbell is, BFS19591991 thinks the 'breds are hungrier. These are kids were talking about, not many have ever had the chance to be state champions. I know a lot of the kids on our team would love to bring another state championship home. Many of the kids on this team have fathers who have state championship rings. That has to drive them rather hard.

 

If you haven't been around all 4 teams still alive it would be hard to make that statement. Most teams/coaches handle each playoff game as a 1 game season, nothing new there.

 

Good luck to all teams still alive and congratulations on your success.

Where is Andrews from? Is he a Kentucky born kid?

 

LOL...let's see, is ANY Fort Campbell players Kentucky born really? And what does this have to do with the game anyway! Keep in mind which team you are talking about. These Families at FC are all active duty military. It is a very diversified group, who have all come from all over the country! Andrews is a die-hard Fort Campbell Falcon, and born "Military Brat!" (I say "Brat" with true affection and no offense intended!)

I meant no disrespect towards any program that is still left in the playoffs, I am just a proud dad of two players and can't get enough of this teams accomplishments. I wish every team success but we all know that there is only one champion. In my heart it is already Monroe!!!:ylsuper:

 

But in reality I know at least three other programs might have something to say about that!!!!:argue:

 

This week will decide at least two of them, by the way, Monroe's field is in horrible shape. They are trying to get it in shape for tomorrow but the rain today did not help. I saw the news and at game time here it is suppose to be 30 degrees, maybe some of the mud will freeze! Bring your cold gear its December and we are still playing!!!:thumb: