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Rowan has good size and are in sync with the offense they choose to run. It will be a challenge not to take lightly. I think the defense should be challenged to hang another egg. I think the O lline will clean up the mistakes made against Ironton and the run game will once again be the bread and butter. Remember the last two trips to Rowan were wins but less than desirable performances by Ashland. Execution shiuld be a major focus this week.

To be totally honest Ashland was not real good up front last night and Baker made some incredible runs. If Ashland can continue to play defense at a high level they will have a chance to win every game.

Baker gets and deserves the headlines for Ashland but a chain is just as strong as the weakest link. I have been impressed by the strength of all the links. Contrary to popular belief they drove the football against GW with Baker on the sidelines. I hope they work hard on being the best they can be throughout the year.

This team must look at one game at a time and prepare and play with a champions effort each week. If they do, they will continue to improve and be a tough out come playoff time.

News to me

Baker OBryan and who is the third?

Ashland has no reason to offer this year because the gate was already collected.

I looked at the Huntington paper and was surprised to see hat GW gained 400 on the ground. I watched some film on them and they arrested to be pass heavy. I don't think they can run on Ashland as well they did against Parkersburg. I believe we will see a more focused and disciplined Ashalnd team this week and I think we will see the beginnings of some diversity. GW obviously must stop the run first. If they don't no. Need to diversify. If Ashland can wum the turnover battle they should win.

In the past they had Switzer enough said.

This game was a tale of two halfs. In the end Raceland scored 4 tds and Ashland scored 4 tds. The difference was in the conversions.

If Ashland can get some pressure on the QB with either the D line or well timed blitzes they will have a chance. Pressure will help cover some secondary mistakes. I expect the secondary to perform better but will need to knock the QB down a few times. The thing that concerns me the most is the length of the GW targets making a less than average throw become a catch.

I felt like there was a hidden agenda with this post. If it helps I saw Mike, Carol, Greg, Marsha, Peter, Jan, Bobby, Cindy,and Alice in the press box Friday.

We as fans are overzealous. We need to trust our coaches and support them. They have a goal and a plan to reach that goal. We will continue to develop and improve as the season goes on. We have some depth at QB and that is a good insurance policy. We need to unify one team one community one goal. I am fortunate to be along for the ride.

Is this game on the radio?

Pretty balanced offense with a good WR QB and RB. Will be a strong test for the defense.

Raceland had 23 pass attempts according to the paper and I don't think Ashland had a sack. Something to think about considering GW is gonna throw a little more.

Those are good points Our backs are very good with the ball but they are mediocre at picking up blitzes. Rolling out is an option but to throw on the run decrease the accuracy. We will improve from week 1. I hope we can get better every week and peak weeks 11-?

if Ashland wants to develop a passing game they have to do a better job of picking up the blitz.

This team doesn't need to be the 75 team they need to have their own identity

Got me

if a quarterbacks only job is to hand off to the same player every time I will have hind practice handing off as many times as possible to reduce the risk of fumble.

Coach Hart would take his ones out when the other team took their ones out.

If we pursue with the same intensity as we did in the scrimmage, yes. I believe they the schemes will be versatile for any formation. Personally I like the playing downhill and aggressive because that is my nature. I believe there is a dearly defined leader of this group and I believe he will be a time setter when it comes to playing fast and physical. We will see if this is true. I am excited to see this group develop as the year goes by.

Glad you know but unless the number of usual reps given to the starter was tripled for the three then the continuity issue remains valid and the team is still guessing and questioning. I agree that the amount of production will fall on others but this is the guy that touches the ball every offensive play unless there is a direct snap set in the offense. None of us know all the Ina and outs of the candidates and their assessment and the name of the choice is only relevant to those who do. On the outside looking in the delay in the decision could reflect a lot of negative possibilities.

It appears that way. I heard there was a meeting with the three candidates on Tuesday. If the statement in the paper was to keep Raceland guessing it makes no sense because they have no game film on any of the three. It will not change their preparation or confuse them in any way. They are not concerned about who the QB is as well they probably shouldn't be. If no decision has been made with two days left to game day how can the players have total confidence and follow indeciveness? If you don't give one adequate preparation how can you expect him to perform at his best? On the surface it looks like there are many who feel this team has a chance to make a run and it seems like they can't get past the first fork in that road.