I also thought the Dragons had the O-Line and backs to play with Knox Central.:idunno:

 

Harlan's o-line is not as physical as one might think and it shows when facing more aggressive defensive teams, ie. Hazard and Knox.

Harlan did not play Middlesboro, as earlier posted.

Harlan did not play Middlesboro, as earlier posted.

 

I think Jackets referred to Williamsburg as a team Harlan beat but that gave KC trouble.

Harlan's o-line is not as physical as one might think and it shows when facing more aggressive defensive teams, ie. Hazard and Knox.

 

Trust me, they are physical on my game recordings. When a D has 10 & 11 in the box, in can be difficult for 5 or 6 to block them. No matter who they are.

Still nowhere near the talent that Knox Central had defensively; which is why good defensive coordinators have seen Harlan's ineffeciency throwing the ball and the overall lack of speed from the receivers that they can play man coverage and cheat up the safety.

 

The offensive scheme against Knox was good, however the inability for the line to create holes handicapped the offense.

Still nowhere near the talent that Knox Central had defensively; which is why good defensive coordinators have seen Harlan's ineffeciency throwing the ball and the overall lack of speed from the receivers that they can play man coverage and cheat up the safety.

 

The offensive scheme against Knox was good, however the inability for the line to create holes handicapped the offense.

 

After watching the film AGAIN, holes were create by the offensive front. Knox had, and still has, very athletic linebackers that made several plays. Many times, they were untouched.

 

I do agree with your first paragraph.