BadaBing

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1 hour ago, theguru said:

No shame in that Middlesboro loss in 1998, the Jackets had an excellent football team, one of the best ever 1A teams. I went back and looked at the final score:

Middlesboro 27 Mayfield 6 (at Ky. Fair & Expo. Center's Cardinal Stadium) 

I can't quite remember the specifics, but I think the Jackets only scored two touchdowns.  Their kicker was hitting 40+ yard field goals with ease.  And they didn't have to go crazy on offense, because they shut Mayfield down completely.  The Cards scored one garage time TD.  That was it.

2 minutes ago, Jason Bucklen said:

Wow you guys lost 4 straight finals to Danville. What is the series record with you guys? 

U-G-L-Y.  I'd love to see Mayfield start playing them again so we can even up that tally.

4 minutes ago, theguru said:

You just did all the heavy lifting for my brain @BadaBing.

I truly have no clue what to expect.  Just hope the big red machine has one good showing left in them.  I feel the same way about this game as I did with LCA and Beechwood.  Flip a coin.

I will simply echo what has already been said.  Hendo is the only common opponent. OC wins by 20 at home, Mayfield wins by 14 on the road, to me that's a wash.  I do give the edge to Mayfield on SOS.  I think that is clear to anyone paying attention.  However, OC has also beaten all their opponents decisively.  There were no close calls.  So that has to be taken into consideration.

I have been very impressed with Mayfield's elevated play the last three weeks.  I felt like they were sleep walking thru the back half of their schedule, and to see them crank it up the way they have gives me confidence that they can handle anything coming their way if they stay the course and keep playing with the same level of intensity.  They certainly have more offensive balance than OC.  And from what few highlights I've seen of the Aces, I feel like Mayfield will have an edge on the LOS.

I don't know what to think of OC.  Schedule is lacking, but again there were no close calls.  And if I had to pick the most dangerous offensive weapon in high school football it would be a dual threat quarterback.  Atwell looks the part.  He has complementary pieces.  They obviously play good team ball.  And at this point, all it takes is one good game to seal the deal.  Can they keep doing what they have done all season while playing the toughest opponent they have played yet?

Going to be fun to see how this one plays out!

1 hour ago, Voice of Reason said:

Looking at this long distance and not seeing much video on Owensboro Catholic, I think the key for Mayfield here is containing Atwell running the ball. They will make it tough to pass. They have the players to do that. Atwell has posted great stats throwing the ball, but he is also the Aces' leading rusher. Looking at the stats, it looks like O Cath throws the ball on almost every play.

I would think Mayfield's defensive gameplan would be similar to the Beechwood game.  It appeared we platooned lineman to keep fresh rushers on the QB.  We threw in quite a few A gap blitzes in there, and those worked great.  I don't know what Atwell's 40 time is, but sounds like he is fast enough where his legs can get him out of trouble in an instant.

2 hours ago, WarMemorialVet said:

This is the point! As close as this game was we could be having a completely different conversation today! And idc but IMO and a lot of other peoples they missed 3 BIG ONES. We had 3 TDs taken away. What major calls did Beechwood have that affected the game as a whole? This game shouldn’t have been close at the end and it was a nail biter. Too close for comfort. that's all I’m saying. I understand as a beechwood fan you wouldn’t see it the same way and I’m happy we won but good grief. 

I understand it was frustrating.  You posted the picture.  I wouldn't dive into the penalties.  That's a rabbit hole not worth going down.

7 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

I like a lot of your posts but I disagree strongly with this one. Here's why:

1. Do you think Beechwood wasn't capable of at least getting into field goal range in one minute? After all the big plays they had in the game? I watched this team all year. They can score in one play from anywhere on the field. Last week they had 3 TD's that were one play scores including a 53 yarder and a 71 yarder. If I went back and looked, I think I would find 20 times during the year that Beechwood scored a TD in 2 minutes or less including games against Dixie Heights, Simon Kenton and even the fantastic defense of Covington Catholic.

2. Do you change how you played all year with one minute to go in the biggest game of the year? Beechwood's offense was an aggressive attacking passing game all year. Beechwood practices their 2 minute drill over and over and over. They ended their practice on Thanksgiving running their 2 minute drill. So you tell your team forget about that practice we do all the time? That is demoralizing to your own team. They prepared for that moment and that situation all year and now you say let's lay down here and forget all that hard work. No way!

3. Read the game. If that game goes to overtime, who do you think has the advantage? I believe in my Tigers but if I am being objective based on how that game was going, Mayfield has the advantage. Beechwood had trouble stopping the run all night. I would not want the game riding on stopping Starks 4 times from 10 yards out. Beechwood had the momentum after that fumble. They had the opportunity to win in their hands. They had a QB that rarely makes mistakes. They trailed the entire game and this was their chance. That last drive was the only time all night that Mayfield thought they could lose the game because they know Beechwood's big strike passing attack could score any time. 

No sir. No way in the world that was the wrong decision. Give Mayfield credit. They made the play. Put me in that situation again with this team and I am going for it again.

Right there with you.  Beechwood is a confident team and confident teams that pass as well as they do have to go for the kill shot.

7 hours ago, NoKYJimmy said:

Is this a ZING / “dig” on the refs?

I sincerely hope not

…if so, zebra / whistle-up yourself

Otherwise be Thankful there are still enough officials to play the games 

Nothing wrong with pointing out the refs missed a big one.  The way that game went, it absolutely could've mattered.

I'm the type of fan that is simply relieved after a game like that.  Tense from start to finish.  Mayfield owned the first half, Beechwood the second half.  Great season Beechies.  Final round for Mayfield, let's see if these guys can finish. 

I made about seven Mayfield games this season.  I have only watched two Beechwood game online (CCH & Simon Kenton).  I think these two teams match up really well.  There are so many angles to analyze this game from where either team has the advantage and could come away with a win.

Mayfield has had some tough tests in the last two rounds.  Murray played their best game of the season two weeks ago against Mayfield.  We saw what happened last week against LCA.  I have questioned the toughness of this Cardinal team throughout the season.  They haven't played the cleanest ball, and their only loss (PT) was a game where they had opportunities to grab the bull by the horns, and couldn't make it happen.  Having said that, they are peaking at the right time.  Starks is a home run waiting to happen.  Cartwright is looking like a real field general with his decision making and confidence.  Defense has really stepped it up in the playoffs.  My one concern, is that a game like last weeks will be hard to replicate.  Those battles can emotionally drain a team (even when they win), and leave the victor feeling overconfident.  Are they gonna bring the same juice this week?  They have all the pieces to get a ring, they just have to tie it together.

We all know the Beechwood pedigree.  This year is no different.  They mirror Mayfield with their only loss being to an undefeated team.  Their defense might not be as good as last year, and they might not run the ball very much.  But they are REALLY good at what they do (passing) and will be coached up the same as Mayfield.  Mayfield will have to find ways to make their QB uncomfortable.  I feel like that will be the key to slowing them down.  Again, I think both teams are built the same.  Not very big but VERY skilled.

GO MAYFIELD.

Outside of Mayfield and PT, the far west is very weak.  McCracken has moved down a tier, and even when they had those "good" teams in their early years they didn't make any significant playoff noise.  Other than Graves Co's one title game appearance, they are average on an annual basis.  Murray is middling.  Hopkinsville/Christian Co fell of the map of competitiveness.  Marshall Co hasn't been consistently good since the 90's.  Calloway is in the same boat as Marshall.  That's it.  Two teams.  And Mayfield and PT are stuck playing alot of these teams simply from a geographic and financial perspective.

I watched CCH/Beechwood game online.  CCH showed fortitude coming back from being down 21-0.  Those QB runs in the second half, combined with Beechwood stalling on offense, helped them pull out the win.  It was either team's game though.

I watched Mayfield/PT game in person.  PT has the reputation of letting their frustration get the better of them in close games with penalties.  There were several pivotal plays in the second half to swing the momentum, and Mayfield had chances but couldn't take advantage.  PT did exactly that and put a firm grip on all the big plays in the 4th quarter and took that game.

I honestly think this game is a tossup.  I give PT the higher ceiling, but I give CCH the higher floor.  Both very good teams.  I would say I will try and watch it on my phone, but I will have all my attention on the field at War Memorial.

1 hour ago, Mr. Neutral said:

Badabing needs his own mayfield forum. Always on point and never says nothing less than the truth about mayfield football. Wish I knew who you were my friend.

I’m from north Jersey.  A friend of a friend.

16 hours ago, BillNye said:

Congratulations to Mayfield. That was completely earned and deserved. I doubted their physicality for this game and it was evident all night that they weren’t lacking in that department in the slightest. Next week should be a classic. 

Mayfield matching physicality was my concern before the game too.  They have lacked that at times this year.  The way the first drive unfolded I thought it could be a long night.  But they buckled down, and outside of the long touchdown run in the second half, they made Hensley earn everything he got.  Boley didn't have many snaps where he could stand back there and be comfortable.  Constant pressure.

I didn't understand the LCA defense.  They provided so much cushion on the outside Mayfield had lots of layup first downs in the passing game.  The two big touchdown runs by Starks were great, but outside of those two runs and maybe two others, he was bottled up.  If I had to pick an MVP, it would be Zane Cartwright.  I have been critical of him over the last few years because of consistency.  But this year, and particularly last nights game, he showed tremendous poise and leadership.  His passes were on the money, he kept the chains moving, and protected the football well.

I don't know if I've been to a more exciting game at War Memorial.  And I've been to alot.  On to next week and another juggernaut.

This game is AS ADVERTISED.  Wow.  Slugfest.  Mayfield receives kickoff to start second half.

15 hours ago, Mr. Neutral said:

I think PT is very underrated. I understand the other side of the state doesn’t see the western teams enough to get a feel for how good these teams are. PT is a legit contender. They are well coached. They arguably have the best strength coach on this side of the state. I wish mayfield coach would use their strength coach. They are a different animal. That number 5 ranking is a joke. Whoever is up next will see first hand. PT will beat Cov Cath handily when that match up happens. They don’t have a weakness on either side of the ball.

I can get behind the underrated part, but to say they'd beat CovCath handily is a stretch.  Time will tell all.  You might be right.

14 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

It's looking like it could be a rainy day tomorrow in Mayfield. Around a 50% chance most of the day.

How does the grass field at War Memorial do with rain?

Maybe just as important, how does rain impact the tailgating in the end zone?

This time of year the field gets pretty rough.  Could be sloppy depending on the amount of rain.

Endzone will be lit like always, regardless of precipitation.

It's fun to see a game that has been talked about all year come to fruition.

LCA had one of the toughest regular season 2A schedules I have ever seen.  Even their lone loss, putting up 38 against Boyle County is impressive.  I'm sure they will be extra hungry knowing they had Mayfield on the ropes last year but couldn't hang on.

Mayfield has another very competitive team this year.  Lots of experience at the skill positions, younger and less experienced in the trenches.  I was encouraged last week by the ground game.  #24 Starks looked to be in top form.  If that can carry over to this week, Mayfield has a chance.  I don't think it will be a good sign if Mayfield has to throw the ball 20-30 times.  There are posters on here (and fans in general) that have complained about #2 Biggers not getting enough touches.  I never saw an issue with that.  They weren't playing anyone where it was necessary.  But this week, he needs more touches.  He is electric in open space, and I'm sure the coaching staff will have some things cooked up.

It's fun being a Mayfield fan.  In the hunt every year, and have a punchers chance in almost every game.  This game is gonna be ROWDY.  Everyone in the county is going to be there.  I'll be there screaming my head off for the red team.  GO MAYFIELD.

(Edit:  This is my 666th post.  Mark of the beast.  7 heads and 10 horns.  That means ITS ON FRIDAY NIGHT BABYYYYYYYYYYY)

I was wondering why PT agreed to this game.  I wouldn’t want a game this easy right before playoffs.

What's score and time left in game?

44 minutes ago, Astro Domino said:

I honestly don’t think so because Fort Campbell has a decent record but who knows.

I noticed Fort Campbell was 5-3.  I don't see the needle moving much between Mayfield and OC if they both win.

Not sure I’ve ever watched a game where one team completely dominated the LOS in the first half, only for the other team to dominate the LOS in the second half.  Both teams are solid.  And I agree about adjusting for the QB draw.  It seemed like CC ran that play every other down.

Beechwood passing game is super efficient.  QB has all day.

Just now, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

They called that targeting???

I think so.  But not 100% sure

That’s was a ridiculous targeting call.