GrassDoes anyone know if they play on a turf field or a grass one?
Fort Hill does not look nearly as fast tonight on grass. I’m sure a lot of it has to do with the rain also.
Wow. That field looks pretty hammered. I hope it doesn’t rain next week, wherever the Sentinels end up going.Skeeter Nichols Field
Still 7-7 4th quarterCambridge and Col Richardson tied at 7 at the half
Update? Maxpreps is not keeping trackCambridge and Col Richardson tied at 7 at the half
Looks like Cambridge took the leadStill 7-7 4th quarter
Boonsboro leads Brunswick 14-13 2nd quarter
I think you will see FH come out wanting this game! Fired up and put a score of 34-14So how does this Sentinel team match up to CSD?
They are loaded with upperclassmen on the lines and skill positions so they will definitely remember last year and know what to expect from a FH team. Knowing what to expect and actually playing the game are 2 very different things but I just have a feeling that if FH is going to lose a playoff game over the next few years it’ll be Friday. CSD has good size on the line averaging about 220 and skill players look decent on film. They run a pistol offense with a ton of option stuff. Good QB so they are pretty comfortable throwing.So how does this Sentinel team match up to CSD?
Weatherman says rain on Wednesday, but clear skies and 50 degrees on Thur, Fri, Sat.They are loaded with upperclassmen on the lines and skill positions so they will definitely remember last year and know what to expect from a FH team. Knowing what to expect and actually playing the game are 2 very different things but I just have a feeling that if FH is going to lose a playoff game over the next few years it’ll be Friday. CSD has good size on the line averaging about 220 and skill players look decent on film. They run a pistol offense with a ton of option stuff. Good QB so they are pretty comfortable throwing.
I need to try to find highlights on the CSD VS CR game because CR runs a similar offense to FH so that’ll be very telling on a possible outcome.
Everyone seen what FH looked like on grass last week and can remember what FH looked like on a cold night in catoctin all those years ago so the grass field is a huge key to the game. If it rains which it’s calling for rain and snow every day from Wednesday night through Friday night then the field favors CSD but if the field is dry and FH backs and edge rushers can plant their feet and get upfield then it favors FH.
I remember the 2017 loss to Dunbar in states I believe where Lawrence smith said that they had been watching film and designating 3” minutes of practice a week to the WING-T and to scouting FH because they knew they would end up meeting each other and he wanted to have them prepared. I feel like CSD was probably doing the same thing. They haven’t hid from the fact that they need to beat FH to win a title this year so something tells me they’ve been preparing for this rematch for 51 weeks straight.
Perfect field and weather conditions:
FH: 31-14
Rain soaked field conditions:
CSD 22-21
Clear Spring was struggling just as much on their own wet natural field. I don’t believe Fort Hill fumbled once (maybe a bad pitch that had nothing to do with the rain). If anything, rain hinders passing more than rushing but Clear Spring was blatantly holding almost every play and Fort Hill, if I am right, did not blitz one single play. They let their DB’s work on their own with no pressure of front. If Fort plays with attitude I predict 42-13. If they struggle to get started I say 35-20. CS-D has the athletes to score but CS-D only beat Col. Richardson 23-0 and then barely squeaked out a 14-7 win over them last week. Col. Richardson’s offense is all about misdirection and 3 yards and a cloud of whatever, but it is not similar to FH’s. Fort Hill has more sets, and more variations. Comparing the two I think is misleading.They are loaded with upperclassmen on the lines and skill positions so they will definitely remember last year and know what to expect from a FH team. Knowing what to expect and actually playing the game are 2 very different things but I just have a feeling that if FH is going to lose a playoff game over the next few years it’ll be Friday. CSD has good size on the line averaging about 220 and skill players look decent on film. They run a pistol offense with a ton of option stuff. Good QB so they are pretty comfortable throwing.
I need to try to find highlights on the CSD VS CR game because CR runs a similar offense to FH so that’ll be very telling on a possible outcome.
Everyone seen what FH looked like on grass last week and can remember what FH looked like on a cold night in catoctin all those years ago so the grass field is a huge key to the game. If it rains which it’s calling for rain and snow every day from Wednesday night through Friday night then the field favors CSD but if the field is dry and FH backs and edge rushers can plant their feet and get upfield then it favors FH.
I remember the 2017 loss to Dunbar in states I believe where Lawrence smith said that they had been watching film and designating 3” minutes of practice a week to the WING-T and to scouting FH because they knew they would end up meeting each other and he wanted to have them prepared. I feel like CSD was probably doing the same thing. They haven’t hid from the fact that they need to beat FH to win a title this year so something tells me they’ve been preparing for this rematch for 51 weeks straight.
Perfect field and weather conditions:
FH: 31-14
Rain soaked field conditions:
CSD 22-21
After Briar Woods Fort hill played 4 lousy teams and one not so bad. It might be wishful thinking but it's easy to not stay focused and do stupid stuff when you know you are cruising and it doesn't matter. If fH tried to run Jabril up the middle, to the right, to the left I don't see that working against the CSD line. I also don't see running east west with #5 from the right wing all the way across the field to get to the left perimeter working. If you want outside pitch it to your speedster and let him make a play. If FH tries to do that 40 yard pass crap instead of 5 yard passes to the backs they are going to find themselves getting sacked and turning it over. CSD is not one of the past five week teams, they are a lot better. If FH shows up all business and focused they can overcome a senior, experienced team because they do have the talent and coaching...fingers crossed.Clear Spring was struggling just as much on their own wet natural field. I don’t believe Fort Hill fumbled once (maybe a bad pitch that had nothing to do with the rain). If anything, rain hinders passing more than rushing but Clear Spring was blatantly holding almost every play and Fort Hill, if I am right, did not blitz one single play. They let their DB’s work on their own with no pressure of front. If Fort plays with attitude I predict 42-13. If they struggle to get started I say 35-20. CS-D has the athletes to score but CS-D only beat Col. Richardson 23-0 and then barely squeaked out a 14-7 win over them last week. Col. Richardson’s offense is all about misdirection and 3 yards and a cloud of whatever, but it is not similar to FH’s. Fort Hill has more sets, and more variations. Comparing the two I think is misleading.
is Fort Hill taking the team down Thursday night? Since the shutdowns, online class or “asynchronous” days are a reality. The players can take their Chromebooks and not miss much.
Very true. This will be the first quality opponent since Briar Woods.After Briar Woods Fort hill played 4 lousy teams and one not so bad. It might be wishful thinking but it's easy to not stay focused and do stupid stuff when you know you are cruising and it doesn't matter. If fH tried to run Jabril up the middle, to the right, to the left I don't see that working against the CSD line. I also don't see running east west with #5 from the right wing all the way across the field to get to the left perimeter working. If you want outside pitch it to your speedster and let him make a play. If FH tries to do that 40 yard pass crap instead of 5 yard passes to the backs they are going to find themselves getting sacked and turning it over. CSD is not one of the past five week teams, they are a lot better. If FH shows up all business and focused they can overcome a senior, experienced team because they do have the talent and coaching...fingers crossed.