Scots vs Indy
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Indy is a huge question mark and wildcard right now (with the new coaching staff, new schemes and a new QB), and we're not really going to know until after the Mallard Creek and Scotland games what they are going to look like for 2015.
They have size, athleticism and depth that can only be matched by a couple of teams in the state, and their defense pitched SEVEN shutouts last season, which is unreal on the 4A level. On the other hand, they've seem to lack toughness in the trenches and a killer instinct the last few years, although that showed signs of changing last season.
I think the key to their season is that new coach Hardin is well known for producing killer olines, and Indy's oline will be huge, which will give him plenty of raw material to work with. If that situation comes together, then Indy could become a serious 4A title darkhorse. But I also don't think the line will have had time to gel yet early on in the season, so I expect Mallard Creek and Scotland to both win physical, hard fought games (another Hardin trademark). By the time Indy gets to Butler to close the regular season, they should have a bunch of the kinks worked out and they might not be the type of team that any of us wants to play a second time in the playoffs.
They have size, athleticism and depth that can only be matched by a couple of teams in the state, and their defense pitched SEVEN shutouts last season, which is unreal on the 4A level. On the other hand, they've seem to lack toughness in the trenches and a killer instinct the last few years, although that showed signs of changing last season.
I think the key to their season is that new coach Hardin is well known for producing killer olines, and Indy's oline will be huge, which will give him plenty of raw material to work with. If that situation comes together, then Indy could become a serious 4A title darkhorse. But I also don't think the line will have had time to gel yet early on in the season, so I expect Mallard Creek and Scotland to both win physical, hard fought games (another Hardin trademark). By the time Indy gets to Butler to close the regular season, they should have a bunch of the kinks worked out and they might not be the type of team that any of us wants to play a second time in the playoffs.
Two very good teams. My question is the numbers at Indy. Many may be wondering why...here is why:
Hardin is notorious for running his players like dogs. At Providence they were in pads every single day, in addition to weight room and other workouts.
He sometimes had them out there for 3-4 hours during the summer. I heard that straight from a player. For a 4AA school with I think close to 2000 kids they had maybe 35 on their football team when Catholic played them.
My question is does Hardin implement that system at Indy and it drive players away like it did at Providence. Only time will tell but it is a question I have heard brought up.
Hardin is notorious for running his players like dogs. At Providence they were in pads every single day, in addition to weight room and other workouts.
He sometimes had them out there for 3-4 hours during the summer. I heard that straight from a player. For a 4AA school with I think close to 2000 kids they had maybe 35 on their football team when Catholic played them.
My question is does Hardin implement that system at Indy and it drive players away like it did at Providence. Only time will tell but it is a question I have heard brought up.
I'll take the Scots by 10-14 points. No way Indy blows them out, and truthfully I don't think they'll blow Indy out either.
Wish this game was on a Saturday so I could catch it. I'll be at Butler/Mallard Creek that night since Catholic is off.
All-time high school state titles
1. Robbinsville
State titles: 11
Years: 1973-14
2. Shelby
State titles: 8
Years: 1986-14
3. Indepedence (Charlotte)
State titles: 7
Years: 2000-06
3. Murphy
State titles: 7
Years: 1974-13
3.Swain County (Bryson City)
State titles: 7
Years: 1979-11
3.Thomasville
State titles: 7
Years: 1988-08
7.Richmond (Rockingham)
State titles: 6
Years: 1988-08
8. Albemarle
State titles: 5
Years: 2001-10
8. Clinton
State titles: 5
Years: 1990-05
8. Crest (Shelby)
State titles: 5
Years: 1994-14
8. Cummings (Burlington)
State titles: 5
Years: 1988-06
8. Reidsville
State titles: 5
Years: 2002-09
8. Rose (Greenville)
State titles: 5
Years: 1975-06
1. Robbinsville
State titles: 11
Years: 1973-14
2. Shelby
State titles: 8
Years: 1986-14
3. Indepedence (Charlotte)
State titles: 7
Years: 2000-06
3. Murphy
State titles: 7
Years: 1974-13
3.Swain County (Bryson City)
State titles: 7
Years: 1979-11
3.Thomasville
State titles: 7
Years: 1988-08
7.Richmond (Rockingham)
State titles: 6
Years: 1988-08
8. Albemarle
State titles: 5
Years: 2001-10
8. Clinton
State titles: 5
Years: 1990-05
8. Crest (Shelby)
State titles: 5
Years: 1994-14
8. Cummings (Burlington)
State titles: 5
Years: 1988-06
8. Reidsville
State titles: 5
Years: 2002-09
8. Rose (Greenville)
State titles: 5
Years: 1975-06
I think as you all have stated that this will be a close game I think it will come down to whoever has the ball last or which ever team defensive an offensive line can win the battle in the trenches. I like the Talent at indy on the defensive side.
I don't think they'll have enough offensive firepower to score on Scotland, who fields a pretty nasty defense in their own right (#7 is my favorite player outside Charlotte right now). I'll take the Scots by 10 to 14, and that's assuming that Indy's special teams don't melt down again like they did against Hough to end their season last year. If they pull a Hough all over again, then this one could get ugly.
If this is true then they are in for a long game Indy has one of the top Defensive Tackles in the state a Penn State commit.......will be interesting to see how they keep him out the back field.
Xman
Dont listen to Go_Scots. He is an Exaggerator. Unless you know this fella, you will fall into his Dream Team Comments
Hahahahahaha oh really? I know Scotland has had a very good program these past few years I expect nonthing less I look forward to seeing the scheme they play an what new skill players will emerge as college prospects.
I pick on Scotland a lot but they are truly a great group of kids to watch. Fan Base Travels too. They are 20mins from where I live and I have not scoped them out this off season but if they have the same seeds that grow year in and year out....prepare to see a $30 entry fee high school game
I promise and I say I promise, they will score within the first 4-5 clock minutes
Not sure what go scots is thinking, but Scotland has 3 returning starters off its O-Line from last year. And they're probably upgrading at the right guard position. Looks like the O-Line will be better than last year!!
The OL will be huge for the Scots in this game. If you can contain/slow down that Indy DL then that goes a very long way in winning the game.
I know Scotland is loaded elsewhere but I believe the key battle will be along the OL.
Go_Scots is just trying to throw people off. If you do not know his daily routine, you might be hypnotized by his sarcastic illusions
Ol Go likes to play cat and mouse games with his early season, home team prognostications. If he says they will be good, then they'll struggle. If he says they will suck, look out!!
Unfortunately, the Scots will be very good again this year. Maybe, we'll see two undefeated teams meeting Nov. 6 in Laurinburg. It'll be harder for their opponent to make it undefeated than for themselves. Either way, it's gonna be a good un!!
Unfortunately, the Scots will be very good again this year. Maybe, we'll see two undefeated teams meeting Nov. 6 in Laurinburg. It'll be harder for their opponent to make it undefeated than for themselves. Either way, it's gonna be a good un!!
I think Scotland has too much offensive firepower for Indy and Indy doesn't have enough offensive firepower for Scotland.
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He was trying to confuse LEBRON(Xman8balla), but I fixed that
