Homecoming week is once again upon us.
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I think it will take Alco time to adjust to FH game speed. If they play a second time will be a much better game.
It's a nice way for Fort Hill to end the season playing nothing but home games for at least the next three weeks.
I agree with FH -12, but the Over/Under has to be much higher. Both squads are regularly putting up 60 points. I understand the defenses will be better in this game.
Special team performance [in my "expert" opinion, ha] will determine the difference in the score of this game, be it Big Red or Big Blue
I think there are two main areas that will determine this game (and it's not really that crazy insightful):
FH's D-line. Do they get to the Alco QB and make him rush his throws? If so, the FH secondary may cause some problems. Against Northern, a few times they hurried up the Alco QB and his throws were a little off. Not to his discredit, he's a helluva QB. But he was working against a secondary that wasn't quite as quick as FH's and still had a couple misfires. It's not going to be any easier if FH's Dlinemen are hot on his heels. With those three dbacks back in coverage, there may be some turnovers. Flip side, if the passing game is clicking for Alco, FH will have to make some serious adjustments.
And, the Alco run game. Alco runs out of the wing-T with the usual traps and sweeps, just like FH does. Nothing too foreign for either team to defend. They both know it like the back of their own hands. But, if Alco is watching any game film, and we all know they are dissecting it with a fine toothed comb, they will throw in some read option. Out of the wildcat or maybe throwing in a pistol look. But they HAVE to notice that FH has had some hiccups defending the read option. Not saying it completely rips the FH D to shreds, but it adds an element that FH has had to adjust to on the fly. The first half of the South High game comes to mind. I don't know if that is in Alco's repertoire, but if they are looking for wrinkles, a pistol option or a read-option could go a long way to their benefit. If not at Homecoming, then maybe if there is a second meeting, it could be more evident.
My gut says 12 points is about right. 28-16 for FH.
FH's D-line. Do they get to the Alco QB and make him rush his throws? If so, the FH secondary may cause some problems. Against Northern, a few times they hurried up the Alco QB and his throws were a little off. Not to his discredit, he's a helluva QB. But he was working against a secondary that wasn't quite as quick as FH's and still had a couple misfires. It's not going to be any easier if FH's Dlinemen are hot on his heels. With those three dbacks back in coverage, there may be some turnovers. Flip side, if the passing game is clicking for Alco, FH will have to make some serious adjustments.
And, the Alco run game. Alco runs out of the wing-T with the usual traps and sweeps, just like FH does. Nothing too foreign for either team to defend. They both know it like the back of their own hands. But, if Alco is watching any game film, and we all know they are dissecting it with a fine toothed comb, they will throw in some read option. Out of the wildcat or maybe throwing in a pistol look. But they HAVE to notice that FH has had some hiccups defending the read option. Not saying it completely rips the FH D to shreds, but it adds an element that FH has had to adjust to on the fly. The first half of the South High game comes to mind. I don't know if that is in Alco's repertoire, but if they are looking for wrinkles, a pistol option or a read-option could go a long way to their benefit. If not at Homecoming, then maybe if there is a second meeting, it could be more evident.
My gut says 12 points is about right. 28-16 for FH.
was just curious if you were referring to some of the woes the fh special teams have had. honestly haven't seen much from alco that could be bad, but a lot of the bobbling/fumbling punts and kickoffs going out of bounds, missed extra points - have been troubling to watch from a team that is historically strong in those areas. One play on special teams can change the momentum and entire game depending on when it happens.
Not putting the emphasis on what the State Poll numbers mean - we all have out opinions on the value of that. BUT...Now that Alco has joined the ranks of the Top 25...when is the last time both teams have been ranked and undefeated coming into Homecoming? (It's not a trivia question, because I dont know the answer)
It's about time Alco cracks there top 25... I bet Alco and FH both could beat some of them teams ranked ahead of them...
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH Camper, you're going to get Boyz all fired up right before Homecoming!!!
"Novaunicorn", yes, Fort Hill did have few bumps in the road mid season with special teams, however to me it seems like they're pretty in tune, [if the wind aint a blowing hard] . Will say this, Reds punt return team's full of a bunch of headhunters, better have your head on a swivel if you're trying not to make the highlight reel!
Are you serious? Allegany could not beat South Hagerstown and the clock runs against Allegany vs. Sherando !!!! As far as Northern, tell the chicken shitz to play Fort Hill.
Just for crapz & giggles, who could Allegany possibly beat that is ahead of them in the state poll?
Allegany's secondary would have eaten Sherando's quarterbacks for lunch. And don't tell me Robinette wouldn't have gotten his usual yardage against both SH and Sherando. Of course, this is mere speculation on both of us. Isn't it.
You know you have fast defensive linemen when they are making tackles in the deep secondary. #63 was evrrywhere.
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