RedRider1;933832 wrote:Norwayne is starting to look like Genoa. I'd worry as a coach that my starters never see the 4th quarter. I'd want to see how my kids respond. Hopefully these last two games can bring that out.

THE4RINGZ;933823 wrote:Is Bloody allowed to take his testicles to the game or are the resting comfortably in his wife's purse?

Curious in Wooster

mompov;934064 wrote:I keep seeing that stated and I get the reasoning, but how much challenge would a 4th quarter be really if you are already up by so much? The other team varsity is just worn out by then anyway or they have their JV in by then.
Would it be helpful just to be going against the clock? Just wondering.

footballnut;934072 wrote:I agree with OQB's analysis of the upcoming WCAL "Championship Round" matchups. The question is, how can Smithville or Hillsdale match up with Norwaynes WR's. I've seen them both play. I dont see it. Both have been a little soft in the defensive backfield and haven't seen anything like Norwayne. Norwayne can flat out score

oldsmithie;934037 wrote:I imagine that that Norwayne will bring a huge crowd to Smithville this Friday!! I know that Norwayne is very good!, but there are a lot of intangibles in this game. Smithville is facing the possibility of losing long time coach, Keith Schrock, to retirement, so there is a ton of incentive for the Smithies!! Emotions will be high and the will to WIN will play a big part in the outcome of this game. Ball control and the clock will play a big part in Smithvilles game plan.

footballnut;934072 wrote:I agree with OQB's analysis of the upcoming WCAL "Championship Round" matchups. The question is, how can Smithville or Hillsdale match up with Norwaynes WR's. I've seen them both play. I dont see it. Both have been a little soft in the defensive backfield and haven't seen anything like Norwayne. Norwayne can flat out score

THE4RINGZ;933963 wrote:No. Just a realist.

OQB;933977 wrote:We are going to learn a lot about the league these next two weeks:
Smithville/Norwayne
Hillsdale/Norwayne

Can either of these teams get a win?

Red Rum;934003 wrote:after another Bobcat 60+ point outburst last night, I gotta wonder what the WCAL record for points in a season is?
My guess is Smithville probably held it, but I just don't recall anybody rolling up the consecutive 50-60 point games like the Bobcats.

Norwaynes prolific offense has to be on pace to break whatever the record is.

Go Falcons;934004 wrote:OK! It was an emotional roller coaster last night at the Hillsdale/NWN game and that was before the game even started. After walking through the gate with the bell and making it to my seat, two Wayne County Sheriff Deputies come up and say they were told to escort the bell back out! So after a perp walk back out to the truck, I return to my seat trying to organize a boycott of the concession stand when about fifteen minutes later the same Deputies return. The one Deputy went to NWN officials and asked what the problem was with the bell at a football game? The official realized the gate attendants were being over zealous in protecting the integrity of the NWN stadium and football program told the Deputy to bring the bell back in. So that there would not be any trouble the Deputy walked back out to my truck with me and escorted me back in through a different gate. Yes I did lift the boycott and purchased a few cokes and popcorns at the stand myself.

I would like to send a big shout out to Deputy Ron Fletcher for going above and beyond in community service. If any one knows him tell him thanks again for me. I am taking a collection for the Wayne County Sheriffs Auxiliary.

Now for the game. For Hillsdale to be competitive in week ten, we need to see big improvement in our pass D and our corners need to really step up. O line will need to do a lot better at holding their blocks.
I was real impressed with the NWN QB and his ability to through the ball. The Huskies definitely have a bright future. It was an ugly win but we finally did get a win in West Salem.

Did get to meet Sydfl at half time and had a nice chat.

OQB;934050 wrote:Smithville will have to be able to match-up athletically with the bobcats....I know the Smithies struggled in pass coverage against Hillsdale. Schrock will have to get this straightened out. I would like to think the Smithies will go with a ball control gameplan and try to keep the ball out of Norwayne's hands. Coach Schrock will have his boys prepared.

OQB;934050 wrote:What makes Norwayne so hard to defend is that they are well balanced....try to stop the run and they will throw on you, cover the pass and they will run on you. I think a team needs to be able to matchup 1 on 1 with the WR's to allow 7 in the box with one of those guys a spy guy on Wallace, as well as have a ball control offfense. If the falcons and or the smithies are able to do this, they will have a great shot at beating the mighty bobcats.

footballnut;934072 wrote:I agree with OQB's analysis of the upcoming WCAL "Championship Round" matchups. The question is, how can Smithville or Hillsdale match up with Norwaynes WR's. I've seen them both play. I dont see it. Both have been a little soft in the defensive backfield and haven't seen anything like Norwayne. Norwayne can flat out score

OQB;934082 wrote:That's THE question! haha

When you look at Smithville, Schrock is known for his LONG 8-10 minute scoring drives. He will try to keep the ball away from the bobcats and use his strong line and stable of backs to control the ball and clock.

I think Hillsdale has the speed and overall athletic ability to potentially matchup with Norwayne, but I think the more important thing is matching the bobcats scores.....if you can keep the game close Norwayne will be in uncharted territory and may try to make to many plays and it could cost them.

Both teams will have to try and stop them early....if you can take advantage of a slow start you
will have a great shot at winning.
These next two weeks are going to be a blast![/QUOTE

Paul Said: Seen it before, That's when Wallace will go to work and game over.

wcalfan;933994 wrote:I'm here Least. You THINK you "KNOW" but you don't have a clue.

Go Falcons;934046 wrote:As good as Norwayne sounds and appears to be, I have my doubts. However I believe Hillsdale has yet to play their best ball. IMO what we have seen out of the Falcons is not everything and I believe Coach Williams has kept his starters in for four quarters in most games intentionally by running a vanilla type game plan. I hope I am right. If any one can get a team to step it up Coach Williams can.

oldsmithie;934229 wrote:Mompov, don't be so sure of yourself, Schrock wanted to leave the program in good hands and the pieces are now in place for a seamless transition.
I get accused of living in the past (Paul) but if you really want to learn football, that, is where you start. In 2003 Waynedale had beaten Dalton 40-0, the next week Dalton beats Smithville 22-20. Everybody thought Smithville had no chance of winning at Waynedale. Schrock had players injured and Smithville was a 3 touchdown underdog. Schrock went with a ball control offense and won that game with a 98 yd drive, scoring in the last seconds.
Those of us who know our history remember that the league ended in a three way tie that season. Never say never!

you think you know;934260 wrote:Don't drag me into this!

Need more cowbell;933980 wrote:I was at the Norwayne - Dalton game last night and was shocked to see such little fan support for the Bobcats. The bleachers were not full. You would think with an undefeated season the stadium would be packed. Is it always like that, or down because they were playing the Bulldogs? Which in my opinion shouldn't matter. Come out and support your team! In Bulldog country, if we were having a season like the Bobcats are this year, our stadium would be packed.

1486wd;934222 wrote:Very interested to see how this shakes out - will be an exciting 2 weeks in the wcl. Also interested to see who wins "tier two" with waynedale facing northwestern and dalton the last 2 weeks. These games will mean a lot for these young teams going into next season. As far as Dalton playing hard all game - that is what has impressed me all year. A lot of that credit has to go to coach Doty. It would be easy for a team full of 9th and 10th graders to pack it in but I haven't seen them do that. Bodes well for the future.

bobcat14;934287 wrote:The stands are always packed for Norwayne be it at home or on the road......Friday night was a tough night for Norwayne a classmate lost his life Thursday night and I think that may have been a reason...(plus the 55mph winds and dark skies didnt help).

mompov;934067 wrote:A happy woman = a happy home. :laugh:

Bloody Toothbrush;934377 wrote: On the arrangement of meetings.....
I need a meeting with the WD super, AD and school board. We've got to change those putrid school colors. Hook it up, wcalfan. My number is 867-5309...ask for Mr. Thomas Tutone.