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The last time the Cards went into the state championships against an undefeated team that had a running qb and was favored, that I can remember was 2010. It didn’t go well for Hazard that day.

We only beat the Ads one time, 2002 at their place in the semis enroute to a state championship. Back on topic though. Even though OC outscored Hendo by 6 more than the Cards did, the difference in yardage was exactly the same. Had MHS not knelt on the ball at the end, they could have outscored them by more and would surely have outgained them by more.

Another thing that could be addressed is that it has been pointed out just how many yards MHS has given up in the three toughest games of the year. The same person that brought that up admitted that OC’s toughest three were not as tough. With that being said in those 3 OC gave up 303, 355 and 394 in those 3 games. If MHS has that kind of success, I like our chances.

Alright, to the point of yardage given up and Henderson County giving MHS a game, here’s some facts for you: OC passing 446 yards, run 52 yards, total 498 Henderson Co passing 149 yards, run 206 yards, total 355 MHS passing 165 yards, run 236, total 401 Henderson Co passing 125 yards, run 133, total 258 Now that is amazing in the fact that both teams outgained Henderson by 143 yards. Not to mention MHS did this after the almost 2 hour drive to Henderson and OC did it at home.

Is he gone from the team? Is this a mistake? Is this an old roster they will certainly change before the game?

So, I guess no one can share some insight as to why OC left #9 off their roster when he clearly starts for offense and defense?

When you point out the RPI, the thing that pops out to me is North Hardin. North Hardin is much lower in RPI than McCracken County. McCracken also made it to round three. Mayfield put a running clock on McCracken. However, North Hardin moved the ball real well on OC and would have had a barn burner if they would just not fumble the ball away so much.

I’m hoping someone can help me out with this. I noticed both teams have turned in their rosters to KHSAA for the championship. They have not yet turned in their probable starters two deep chart. My question is, how can OC leave #9 off the rosters when he obviously starts on offense and defense?

Cards can survive a couple turnovers.

Here is how it stacks up so you can get an idea of what I mean. 1). Mayfield 49.5 points per game 2). OC. 48 points per game 3). Beechwood. 47.5 points per game 4). LCA. 46 points per game. yardage: 1) OC. 5942 on year 2) LCA. 5483 on year 3) Beechwood 5,409 on year 4) Mayfield. 4967 on year So where does Mayfield make up the points?

You are totally missing the point. It was not necessarily the offense. The defense scored or set up a lot of those scores. Look at the yardage numbers overall versus the yardage overall for offense by LCA, Beechwood or OC. You will see that Mayfield’s numbers appear skewed because they are scoring with or better than those teams and have a lot less yardage. That is because of the way the defense sets them up. For instance the LCA game changed on 2 pick 6’s and another pick. The defense in today’s world allows movement but capitalizes on mistakes. You see that from the NFL down. It’s a change brought on by the spread offenses and great running qb’s.

Looks like OC will be looking for a new qb next year.

I would say you are way off base. A good amount of the points scored by Mayfield this year was by the defense or set up by the defense. It is apparent that you haven’t watched much of Mayfield this year. Also, the scrimmage against Owensboro did not feature 4 of our starters including JuJu Starks. I’m quite certain you are in for a rude awakening.

I can see why some think this game is going to be close. That because of the numbers OC has put up. However, I just study the film and have an understanding of how Mayfield operates. I see OC being able to score, however, it’s going to be in the range of 21. Mayfields offense will score to match but more like 28. However, the difference is that once OC starts pushing, the turnovers will come. The Cards will get another 14 points due to OC turnovers. That changes the score to around 42-21 MHS.

I would say 3 athletic qb’s. Beechwood qb is fast, shifty, got a great arm. He may not be a power back but he ran all over a lot of teams this year.

Go to YouTube and put in Beechwood vs Mayfield. You can get the game from Friday. Watch his throws. His arm is better than what I saw out of Boley. He moves well and is fast. However, Atwell has more strength.

I have been studying film from games OC played against Owensboro, North Hardin and Somerset. These were the games that I could get video of. I also could have used Crittendon County but don’t see the reason. These are the math results on those games. Passing: OC passed the ball 61% of the time Left side 37%, middle 24% and right side 38% Run: OC ran the ball 39% of the time Left side 11%, middle 69% and right side 20% OC had 8 penalties or roughly 3 per game for a total of 70 yards. Qb got sacked 3 times, 1 time per game avg qb threw 1 int. They lost 4 fumbles. That is 5 turnovers or close to 2 per game. I noticed most of their runs to the right are by qb. Qb also contributed in runs up the middle. Most of OC big runs were by qb. A good portion of passes in the middle were screens. The passes to the left or right side were where OC tries chunk plays. Qb runs a lot like former Mayfield qb Armstrong. He has a good arm, not as good as Beechwood qb. Qb is punter as well. I saw their kicker make a 33 yard fg but, not sure he could do much more.

Another thing to look at in comparisons, if you choose to, is Mayfield beating LCA. LCA beat BG. Look what BG did with Owensboro versus what OC did with Owensboro. I also look at the scrimmage Mayfield had with Owensboro. The Cards matched Owensboro in every way. They did so without 4 starters. That being their best O lineman, 2 D ends and JuJu Starks.

It does matter mentally. When one team has such a record stacked against them. They A feel there is something about that team that they just can’t overcome (just like when our Cards are playing Danville, in most peoples minds here they are fighting an up hill battle already. Or B, they press extra hard because they want to show everyone that it doesn’t matter, which causes mistakes. Football is a game of emotions as much as force.

They only forfeited 4. So at best a 5-6 team. When the Cards played a team of that caliber, it was a running clock. Check out McCracken Co, who made it to the third round.

The most important stat isn’t the 2000 plus yards or the number of td’s. It’s only 2 int’s.

OC had some struggles with a 1-10 North Hardin team. If North Hardin didn’t continue to commit bad penslties, throw int’s and fumble the ball away, it would’ve been a close game. I don’t see LCA or Beechwood having those issues with a 1-10 team.

There are several ways to look at scores in relation to this matchup. The scenario you mentioned is just one. However, if you look at Henderson County. OC did better against Henderson than our Cards did. If you look at Crittendon Co, pretty much the same way but, that could be on the JV.

The Cards need to be prepared for the hook and lateral this week. I saw where OC is trying it.

Pretty much need to cover the rb out of the backfield to prevent wheel route and contain Atwell on run to the right.