NorthAugustaRealist wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 12:18 am
I have watched the Beaufort Hudl game film from last Friday vs S. Florence. I also watched the last 2 game prior to that of Beaufort also. Obviously seen all the NA games all year.
Beaufort Scouting Report:
This game is VERY even on paper. Defense:
Strength: Beaufort DL is outstanding, Emon is unblockable, plus #32 is a baller on defense.
Weakness: Secondary appears to blow coverages at times with trips looks and smaller DB's except 1
Offense:
Strength: QB experience, Lefty, solid 8-15 yard passing game, 1 main receiver, solid OL at Tackles
Weakness: RB tips plays by alignment, up the middle blocking not great, RB speedy but side to side
Special Teams:
Strength: Willing to take risk/run fakes, discipline LOS no penalties, Kicker consistent/accurate
Weakness: KO's returnable, Punter inconsistent, Kicker limited FG range, top end likely 42
Analysis: Wide side run game, intermediate passing game need to work to score on offense. H-back/TE is
going to be key, made several big plays vs S. Florence blocking and recieving. Will be trick plays
On defense need to pressure Sr QB, force action sideways, and force turnovers, NA has 13 fumbles
lost this season, most in 4A coming into the game.
Not going to give away NA secrets or analysis, but I will say the long drive over to NA from Beaufort is long, boring, and can lull a team to sleep with no direct route between the schools. Beaufort will not have to worry about disrespectful fans, we hold them accountable. NA played the toughest non-region schedule in the state, ALL 5 teams it has lost to this season have advanced to round 2 in the playoffs, including a 5A team (Ridge View), #1 in 3A in Georgia (Burke County), and #2 in 4A Greenwood, so they are battle tested. The long ride, the even talent on paper, both being 2 seeds, both with stout DL's, solid running games, and both having Sr QB's, and the fact that the game is in N. Augusta is likely the only reason I think I give NA the edge. I'll say NA by a FG (because they have a P5 D1 Kicker commit who is #1 in SC with true 60 yard range, multiple 50+ yard FG's this season), but should be a great and close game.
FINAL SCORE PREDICTION: NA - 31 Beaufort 28