Strength of schedule in non conference could play a big role.
They were very athletic but had not been tested the last two years.
You described them as if they were Cherryville. They were 6-4 coming into the game so I think your opinion is more personal. They were not a great team but by saying "Vomits" shows me a lot. Offensively they struggled for the most part. They had two drives that were pretty good and one in particular ran the ball right at us. They were a little scrappy too. What impressed me was their defense at times. They were pretty physical. We definitely made them look better at times and once we got up 17-0 it seemed like we got a little too settled in. The coaches fired them back up and sealed the deal with the late score. They were by no means an awful team.
Not this week with what Monroe can put out on the field. They can run it back with 4-5 different guys. We may as well kick it out of bounds each kickoff if we're popping it up to the 35 every time.
From the 2 games that I’ve seen of burns I do believe they could mix in a pass or two more. I went to the KM game last week so I didn’t see last weeks game but I talked to some that went. They said the game wasn’t as close as the score was but burns should have won more comfortably that 24-10. Burns QB does have a strong arm and should have a chance to throw it down field more. If he’s your best LB then they did a heck of a job of replacing him. Not sure what grade the LB’s are in but they all hit and play the position well. I’m pulling for Burns this week and hoping to make it Friday night.
Forest Hills was still trying the tag team QB crap which never works when Monroe played us. Two QBs transferred in so they were playing both for some reason. The one transfer was a senior and should have been starting the whole season. Little over mid way through the Monroe game the junior transfer went down with a LizFranc injury and is out for the rest of season. The senior QB has been starting ever since and he has been getting better each week with the consistent reps he wasn't getting before. Such an improvement he's getting colleges looking at him finally. He was 23 of 29 304 Yards 3 TDs against Lexington. I think if he played the entire Monroe game it might have been a closer contest. The Monroe/ West Charlotte game actually started but storms rolled in and it was never rescheduled.
What type of offense does Monroe like to run? I saw they have a kid committed to Clemson. How’s the defense? Well coached?
The kid who committed to Clemson is Jordan Young. He's a WR/Safety ranked the #5 Safety in the state. He doesn't leave the field much. The QB Keegan Chambers is a problem not so much as a passer but his running ability. He threw two INTs against FH but we didn't adjust to his ability to bounce outside and that's what killed us on defense. Monroe will run from both under center and from the shotgun spread. It's just if you get to the QB he's so quick and is good with the misdirection. If you can contain him Burns can win but that's a big IF. As usual Monroe is full of athletes and speed but that's nothing new. Wish the West Charlotte game had finished you'd have a better gauge on how good they really are.
As far as Forest Hills going through position changes; those kinds of adjustments can lead to inconsistencies that might affect a team's performance. It’s also great to acknowledge North Stanly's resilience; they really pushed Burns and kept the game competitive. That kind of experience can prepare Burns for any surprises Monroe might throw their way.
North Stanly is definitely and improved program from what they were many years ago. FH once beat them 91-6. FH led 27-0 at the half against North Stanly this year but they came out ready to play in the second half and we squeaked by 30-21. They definitely don't give up.
True, but none of those teams had the superior athlete at quarterback that Monroe has. I looked that kid up. He’s an absolute burner, runs the 100 and 200 in track, and he has solid D1 football offers.
Viewed his Hudl, he can definitely throw it. I know the Forest Hills guys are obviously more familiar with him. But, he definitely has to be the focal point of the defense. That and slowing the game down is a must for Burns. This is the most interesting game in 2A West this Friday, in my opinion.
Yes, his offers are impressive as well. I seen he transferred into Monroe last year. His dad is big on the Facebook group chat
Don't break my heart...you're not interested in us?
I'm telling yall, I think this could be a blowout but that doesn't make them favorites. Burns is down this year.
Nah, it’s not like that. I seriously think these are all good games. I just think a lot of people are interested to see if Monroe is for real or not. They have blown out all of their opposition in previous seasons, only to flop in the playoffs.
For Burns and CC football let’s hope Burns can go shock the world and pull the upset, causing another flop.
Burns lack of a true quarterback was the difference maker. Burns has good players, but that’s the most critical position to be lacking in.
