OL play is the key to the success of Trinity come playoff time. Having Tim P not running through those lanes will be the real challenge to replace. We have talent with the current RB's but we just lost our all time leader in rushing yards, who was also a huge threat to catch a pass out of the backfield as well as a very good blocker for the QB on the blindside play action passes. As for the D side of the ball we have much to replace but more importantly we must scheme as well as was done for the playoff X game; all season.

It will be the latter, The St.X seniors and juniors pounded their counter parts on the frosh and JV level and will have a sizeable talent advantage that even Beatty will not be able to overcome.IMO

 

You know if I were he I would also probably try to continue to bask in the warm glow of the recent Tiger victories on the Frosh/JV level

(that is before this past season.)

I don't know that using the Frosh and JV games is such a good gauge. X has had the broomsticks ready to break out for many of the recent years. It hasn't correlated to the title game. I'm thinking though that X has enjoyed more games for the Frosh and JV groups which is an anvantage in my book.

 

Not just broomsticks, we all still remember that darn pendulum.

 

:lol:

I think a lot of Trinity's talent will come from the sophmore class; therefore, they may struggle a little bit early in the season. Thomas, Nix and Kragthorpe opught to form a formidable triple threat. By playoff time, I'm sure they will be a well oiled machine. This will be Beatty/Cov's third year in a row with a 1st year starting quarterback. The past 2 have won state. We shall see.

Thomas will be a Senior and they will have another strong Senior class on Defense that has played as a unit as Freshmen and two seasons of JV ball. On Offense they need to find a center, guard and tackle to step up. Kragthorpe took all the snaps on JV and will have alot of targets to keep Coach Beatty and Coverdales high powered offense running smooth. There's only a hand full of Juniors to be Nix, Kragthorpe, Meyer and Smith that got much playing time as Sophomores. Next years Sophomore class will be strong but as Coach Beatty likes to say, "they're just Sophomores". Several will get opportunities on special teams but will spend the majority of their time playing JV ball. The Quest for 20 and 5 in a Row has already begun. They're already in the weightroom getting ready. Go Rocks!

Thomas will be a Senior and they will have another strong Senior class on Defense that has played as a unit as Freshmen and two seasons of JV ball. On Offense they need to find a center, guard and tackle to step up. Kragthorpe took all the snaps on JV and will have alot of targets to keep Coach Beatty and Coverdales high powered offense running smooth. There's only a hand full of Juniors to be Nix, Kragthorpe, Meyer and Smith that got much playing time as Sophomores. Next years Sophomore class will be strong but as Coach Beatty likes to say, "they're just Sophomores". Several will get opportunities on special teams but will spend the majority of their time playing JV ball. The Quest for 20 and 5 in a Row has already begun. They're already in the weightroom getting ready. Go Rocks!

 

THOMAS WHO ?

It will be the latter, The St.X seniors and juniors pounded their counter parts on the frosh and JV level and will have a sizeable talent advantage that even Beatty will not be able to overcome.IMO

ST. X won against Trinity's incoming Senior class as Freshmen and JV but I believe the scores were within 10 points for both games these classes have played. Trinity won this past year's JV game. Talent matures at different stages from Freshmen to Senior year. I'll take my chances with the Rocks.

THOMAS WHO ?

Xavier Thomas was Tim Phillips back up this past year. He's a tough runner with speed. He's not Tim, but he will fill in nicely.

I don't really think you can take alot away from JV games. Trinity and X differ on how they prepare their Sophomores and Juniors. Trinity likes to play as many Juniors as possible on JV to give them reps to prepare them for their Senior season. Some kids start JV both Sophomore and Junior year before they are ready to take over as Seniors. (I personally have a son who has done just that). Trinity's whole defense for next year has basically played together since their Freshman year and they were this years Varsity 2nd string. They also got alot of quality time in Varsity games as well. Last year Cameron Smyth started every JV game and turned out pretty good. You think! Brad Kragthorpe beat out a Junior for JV QB this season and it gives Coach Beatty the opportunity of having him now for two seasons as his Varsity starter. I know St. X uses more Sophomores than Juniors on JV, but how does this benefit the Juniors that are not starting Varsity? Especially when you have a Senior laiden team like X had this past season. Are these Juniors that didn't get the reps Trinity's kids got on JV all of a sudden going to step in and be superior. This might be part of the reason T has a bigger edge. That's up to X supporters to discuss with their coaching staff.:thumb:

Xavier Thomas

I thought Beechwood won 5 in a row as well.

 

Four for Beechwood.