Dutch Fork(S.C.) vs Mallard Creek(N.C.) ESPN2

[btango]

If MC can come out and play the came completely very physical they can win.
Them Columbia boys don't like getting punched in the mouth.

I have never seen a Knotts team that was not physical. His teams will pound the ball on O and bring seven on D. There have been seasons where they did not have the players to do it as successfully as others but he normally figured out an alternative.

[1CANNON]

If MC can come out and play the came completely very physical they can win.
Them Columbia boys don't like getting punched in the mouth.

I have never seen a Knotts team that was not physical. His teams will pound the ball on O and bring seven on D. There have been seasons where they did not have the players to do it as successfully as others but he normally figured out an alternative.

2012 State Championship game?

[btango]

If MC can come out and play the came completely very physical they can win.
Them Columbia boys don't like getting punched in the mouth.

I have never seen a Knotts team that was not physical. His teams will pound the ball on O and bring seven on D. There have been seasons where they did not have the players to do it as successfully as others but he normally figured out an alternative.

2012 State Championship game?

Gaffney won by twelve against a not very impressive four loss DF team that Knotts expected to struggle heavily. Do you think Gaffney being bigger, stronger, faster, and out right better was a part of the equation? As I wrote some teams did not have the players to do it but that is what he has used when the personnel allowed it.

[TheSilverFox]

Not sure is this is what he referenced.

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/lates ... 50642.html

What’s your thoughts on this one?

I will be there but really no idea. Probably the most stacked Mallard Creek team ended up with three losses. Had bad chemistry and no rhythm on O with a new QB that had limited passing ability. Three SEC O Line signees and did not great protection. We are hearing this team is the most talented in MC history and they have had some impressive teams and talent. The big difference maker in my opinion will be the new OC, Robert Hellams (formerly at Northwestern), who has reunited with his former QB Dustin Noller. If they can throw the ball effectively stretching the field vertically and hitting the short passes it will really allow the big boys to push for the running backs changing their O.

If DF is able to replace the lost OL I do not see much drop off from them. May not be what last season was but they will be hard to beat in the Carolinas. Knotts has downplayed this team a bit. To me that means they are going to be on fire again.

Hard to bet against TK at home on opening night. I have found MC has issues early in the season but will be a locomotive at the end of the season. If the DBs do not play well, which has been a thorn in a lot of early games I have seen, they will give up a lot of points. The other item that I think DF may be to exploit is specialty teams. We will see.

Bottom line, SC is at an advantage with coaching positions and support especially over the Charlotte schools. Look at the numbers of coaches on the sideline Friday night. SC sees football as a business while Charlotte Meck Schools almost seem to see it as a nuisance.

Thanks, I would have to agree with everything you said for sure. TK doesn’t seem to fond of the OL right now but he ended that remark with a little laugh. We weren’t the biggest in the trenches last year but they were smart and did what he said. Ready for a barn burner tomorrow.

[TheSilverFox]

If MC can come out and play the came completely very physical they can win.
Them Columbia boys don't like getting punched in the mouth.

I have never seen a Knotts team that was not physical. His teams will pound the ball on O and bring seven on D. There have been seasons where they did not have the players to do it as successfully as others but he normally figured out an alternative.

2012 State Championship game?

DF plays a physical brand as well. MC May have the size advantage but DF has smart players and good chemistry. That game was 7 years ago and since then Knotts has done nothing but win. I really wish Gaffney fans will let that go lol, yes you all won but that game has nothing to do with these kids today. They were in elementary school then it’s a whole new ball now. Hopefully DF and Gaffney can meet up in the title game this year to see who’s really better. I imagine a lot of Indian fans will be watching both side being that they play Mallard Creek in a few weeks and could possibly play DF.

[1CANNON]

Let it go?

I'm sure that's a wish all the losers want

[TheSilverFox]

Let it go?

I'm sure that's a wish all the losers want

.... yes let it go as in your team hasn’t even been there since then and we’ve been 5 times since and won 3 in a row..... yeah that let it go

[1CANNON]

Let it go?

I'm sure that's a wish all the losers want

.... yes let it go as in your team hasn’t even been there since then and we’ve been 5 times since and won 3 in a row..... yeah that let it go

Beat us

[TheSilverFox]

Let it go?

I'm sure that's a wish all the losers want

.... yes let it go as in your team hasn’t even been there since then and we’ve been 5 times since and won 3 in a row..... yeah that let it go

Beat us

Meet us at Williams Brice and we’ll gladly oblige.....

[btango]

Since the 2012 title game:
Gaffney 46-30. One semi final appearance.
Dutch Fork 75-11. Five title games / four state titles.