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TOPIC: Ok Fellow OAA Fans it is Wk 8-LOOKOUT |
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| Boonazz
October 13, 2008
9:12:00 AM
Entry #: 2944211
| Hey everyone ... we know this is a big week for the OAA. Actually upandover started this in a previous post .. credit to him. Ok here r the BIG games:
Adams vs Lk Orion
Troy vs Southfield
Clarkston vs Harrison
Lahser vs Hazel Park
Now give me ur take on any or all of these games. For the numbers experts give me ur scores for each game. For the journalists give me your pick and commentary on the games. Sometime this week I will post my scores and commentary on all the games. Add any other OAA contest of interest that I missed. I look forward to your takes on the games. Remember no one is right or wrong until the games r played (Ha!).
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| geralldd
October 13, 2008
9:42:59 AM
Entry #: 2944249
| Lake Orion 24 Adams 21
Southfield 35 Troy 28
Clarkston 42 Harrison 21
Lahser 35 Hazel Park 14
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| 1stngoal
October 13, 2008
9:59:29 AM
Entry #: 2944279
| LO 35-Adam 28
South 28-13 Troy
Harrison 17- Clark 14
Lasher 42- HP 21
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| Boonazz
October 13, 2008
2:43:40 PM
Entry #: 2944784
| Off too a good start!!
... Thanks geraldd and rccola. Hey u guys r regulars and keep up in the forum - later in the week could u provide some comments on each game ... I know I would like to see what u guys have to say. Anyway looking for upandover and OAAscouts to ante up.
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| 1stngoal
October 13, 2008
3:34:19 PM
Entry #: 2944868
| No problem, this is a big week! How could I miss the fun.
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| geralldd
October 13, 2008
4:16:44 PM
Entry #: 2944943
| You are looking for how we think these games are going to go? I'm gonna have to go one at a time for this since I actually have to reason why I think what I do.
L.O. V Adams
I think I have a handle on how the Adams offense V L.O. defense is going to go. In my eyes Adams O is outstanding and will be able score on anyone, with that ssaid I think L.O's D is too good to get moved on consistently. L.O. will get stops and an occasional 3 and out. Adams will score.
The matchup I'm not too sure about is the L.O. offense V the Adams defense. I have a feeling L.O. will be oppotunistic with their offense, so if Adams limits their turnovers they may be in the drivers seat. Unfortunately I dont see either team having a 0 turnover day. L.O. should be able to move the ball in a more ball control grind it out style, but dont be surprised to see a couple big plays.
L.O. 24 Adams 21
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| geralldd
October 13, 2008
4:26:35 PM
Entry #: 2944960
| Troy V Southfield
This game is basically going to be an offensive back and forth game. I feel Southfield's speed will enable them to make 1 or 2 more "big" plays a quarter that will end up being the difference in this game.
The wildcard in this one could be Troy's defense, they seem to be solid (the L.O. game was an aberration as the offense gave up a lot of those points, as funny as that sounds) and could have a gameplan to shut the Southfield offense down (unlikely) I think we see a Saturday afternoon shootout!! Southfield 35 Troy 28
P.S. I'll be at both this game and the L.O. V Adams game, if anyone wants to enjoy a dip and watch some football let me know.
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| geralldd
October 13, 2008
4:40:48 PM
Entry #: 2944985
| Clarkston V Harrison
Clarkston's offense is next to unstoppable, Harrison has struggled at times this year. Harrison's struggles, enable Clarkston to slowly pull away further as the game goes along.
Clarkston 42 Harrison 21
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| geralldd
October 13, 2008
4:45:40 PM
Entry #: 2944995
| Lahser V Hazel Park
Honestly, I have not seen either of these 2 play this year. Looking at common opponents it would appear Lahser is the better team. They score more and give up less... I may be underestimating this score on both sides
Lahser 35 H.P. 14
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| 1stngoal
October 13, 2008
5:04:21 PM
Entry #: 2945023
| To Bad Harrison does'nt have a better QB, if they did they would win this game. They have strong LB, and D-line and O-line. There corners play good against the run but are week on deep routes. Don't throw under the coverage, LB are fast and smart. Runs should be just to keep the D off balance. Reverse's don't work to much speed. That's my take.
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| Boonazz
October 13, 2008
5:27:16 PM
Entry #: 2945051
| Now thats what im talkin about......
EXCELLANT JOB geralldd.
Now where is scout919, SOF, and Footballer we want your takes on these games!?!?!
Oh and ofcourse OAAscouts!
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| OAAscouts
October 13, 2008
10:03:04 PM
Entry #: 2945484
| I'll tell ya what... that's some good stuff BOY! Sounds like a killer weekend of football to me. Playoffs are here to a degree. Some teams must stay healthy... others are fighting for their extended season. Great times.
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| jake
October 13, 2008
10:07:50 PM
Entry #: 2945496
| Lake Orion's running attack will allow them to possess the ball and keep Adams offense on the sidelines. LO's got enough strength on the D side to force Adams to give up the ball. It's going to come down to the last drive, when LO stops Adams 4 times inside the 10 and its ..............
Lake Orion 31 Adams 27
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| blueNgold
October 14, 2008
2:54:47 AM
Entry #: 2945761
| Adams 35 Lake Orion 28
Southfield 28 Troy 24
Clarkston 42 Harrison 28
Lahser 21 Hazel Park 14
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| Boonazz
October 14, 2008
11:56:09 AM
Entry #: 2946239
| Good Job Jake & bluengold.....
OAAscouts I look foward to ur takes on these games!!!
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| scout919
October 14, 2008
6:50:35 PM
Entry #: 2947025
| hey sorry guys i havent been responding to ne of these, but i say.....
adams 35 LO 24
Southfield 28 troy 10
Clarkston 38 Harrison 21
Lahser 21 HP 6
these r kinda just randomly off the top of my head but i think they r reasonable
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| Boonazz
October 14, 2008
8:55:07 PM
Entry #: 2947190
| Hey Scout919,
good to hear from u thx for posting ur scores. It well be an interesting week for the OAA.
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| OAAscouts
October 14, 2008
9:12:36 PM
Entry #: 2947218
| From the games I've seen this year (live & video) here's my take...
Bloomfield Lahser QB Drew Jackson and healthy RB Tevin Gibson spell big trouble for the Viking defensive unit. Bloomfield Lahser 35 Hazel Park 20
Pontiac Central WR Pierre Quinn hauls in 2 touchdown passes and RB Joshua Cooper adds a 2 point conversion as time expires. Pontiac Central 14 Bloomfield Andover 13
Avondale QB Sean Mather has been hot lately but the Huskies better keep an eye out for RB Francois Mathews in this one. Auburn Hills Avondale 30 Pontiac Northern 19
There's no way (1-6) Pinckney has the guns in this one. Eagle QB Josh Cooper and RB Brandon Pittman combine for 300+ on the ground and it's Ferndale 28 Pinckney 12
North Farmington QB Zack Washington keeps the Raiders in the battle but look for Berkley RB Terrell Porter to near the 200 yard mark and make the difference. Berkley 24 North Farmington 21
Stoney Creek RB Marco Santi comes up big while multi-tasking as a kicker. Rochester Stoney Creek 20 Oak Park 19
Groves RB and OAA leading rusher Kyle Reed adds another 30 carries, 200 yards and 2 TDs to his totals, and the final... Birmingham Groves 35 Royal Oak 16
Farmington is rolling but I wouldn't be surprised to see Athens stay in this one to the end. Look for Falcon RB Neno Jones to make the difference. Farmington 14 Troy Athens 10
It won't make a difference what offense the Maples are in this week... what will make the difference is their defense. Unfortunately, QB Ryan Christensen and the Laker offense doesn't stop coming and clock management is superb. West Bloomfield 27 Birmingham Seaholm 16
Lathrup QB Kris Armstead keeps the Chargers in the game and RB Demarco Donaldson punches it in late in the 4th. Southfield Lathrup 34 Rochester 27
Clarkston's very active defensive line causes numerous problems for Harrison. Clarkston QB Ty Scarlett runs and passes for 150+ yards and multiple scores. Clarkston 37 Farmington Harrison 28
This contest will feature several lead changes until the final minute. Blue Jay QB Eddie Beal hits WR Antoine Robinson from long range and it's
Southfield 26 Troy 21
I imagine if they played all nine weeks against one another, one team would be 5-4 and the other 4-5. I bet we'd even have overtime in there. I like Waszak to lead the Highlanders in this war. Rochester Adams 23 Lake Orion 21
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| Boonazz
October 14, 2008
9:49:03 PM
Entry #: 2947272
| OAAscouts I should of posted earlier. No way I can match your commntary on all those games! Great Job and Im JEALOUS! (Ha!)
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| scout919
October 15, 2008
11:40:39 AM
Entry #: 2947889
| ok, im going to attempt to give a lil summary of the four games that we have been talkin about:
Southfield vs. Troy:
Keith will b a big factor in this game, runnin 200+ yards, 2 touchdowns, he is a good back, troy will put points on the board though with muma sort of being a double threat being able to throw and has shown that he can run the ball too so with that being said: Southfield 28 Troy 10
Adams vs. Lake Orion:
I have seen adams high powered offense scouting them and playing against them, the combination of Waszak Reynolds and Wilson will b too much for LO, now im not saying LO is a good team because they r, they look to b the same team i played against my junior year a couple years ago, a god defensive team only allowing like 49 points this whole season so far, Marques Stevenson will have a good game, but it wont b enough, its gonna b a dog fight so i say: Adams 35 LO 24
Clarkston vs. Harrison:
With Scarlett at the helm harrison doesnt have much of a chance, according to the stats that have been posted so far he has passed for at least 200 yards every game, except for their game agaisnt west bloomfield, and completing 52% of his passes from week one to week five(stats werent posted past that cuz would have gone farther into stats), Raymond Johnson will defiently put points on the board for harrison, he isnt a norman shuford but hes a descent back and i think he'll get in the endzone at least once for harrison so: Clarkston 38 Harrison 21
Lahser vs. Hazel Park
Ok i saw lahser play harrison the first week of the season, they put up a descent fight, i like em in this match up, the combination of Drew Jackson at the helm and Gibson and Taylor will prove to be too much for hazel park, Charles Hill seems to have some descent numbers on the stat charts so he will help HP a lot but wont score, so i say: Lahser 21 HP 6
hope u guys enjoy, i did my scoring kinda off the top of my head but looked to the statistics from games to sort of break down these games, good luck to all of these teams, should b great games all around the league this week
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| 1stngoal
October 15, 2008
1:17:11 PM
Entry #: 2948074
| Troy can beat Southfield, if and I do mean if they can stop the big runs on the ground. They also need to be careful when passing they have lotsa speed on D. QB is average at best on passing, but can run very well. LB are good and fast. This is my favorite game of the week.
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| geralldd
October 15, 2008
4:04:42 PM
Entry #: 2948441
| Absolutely no doubt Troy can beat Southfield, but in my eyes they wont. This is the #1 game on the schedule this year for the Southfield coach to win as he played and coached at Troy. I have a feeling he will find a way to motivate his players. I think Southfield is the more talented team, and its hard to beat good talent when they are motivated and playing well. I still expect a good back and forth game. Wonder if weather will play a factor??
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| 1stngoal
October 15, 2008
4:41:17 PM
Entry #: 2948509
| I agree with ya. If there is rain I think it plays into Southfields hands. They are 4 deep with good running backs. Plus there backup QB is a better running QB than there starter and he gets time. Not much with the arm. If they had one of the OAA young QB's we blog about they would be real tough.
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| OAAscouts
October 15, 2008
5:25:14 PM
Entry #: 2948566
| and channel 7's Jerry Hodak says...
It's football time!
Friday: Partly Sunny, High 55°, Low 42°
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, High 59°, Low 42°
Sunday: Partly Sunny, High 62°, Low 43°
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| OAAscouts
October 15, 2008
5:28:32 PM
Entry #: 2948572
| Bo... thanks, I was going to do just the big 4 but couldn't help myself once I got flowing.
I'm about to post an overview.
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| OAAscouts
October 15, 2008
5:53:02 PM
Entry #: 2948621
| Here's a look at where we stand. It includes total number of votes and average score.
#2 Lake Orion (4) 26.375
#1 Rochester Adams (4) 28.125
#3 Southfield (7) 29.714
#5 Troy (0) 19.143
#4 Clarkston (6) 36.143
#7 Farmington Harrison (1) 22.429
#8 Bloomfield Lahser (7) 30.000
#14 Hazel Park (0) 13.571
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| fbwonk
October 15, 2008
6:08:41 PM
Entry #: 2948640
| LO 21 Adams 14
Troy 31 Sfld 28
Clarkston 35 Harrison 14
Lahser 30 Hazel 13.571
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| jack
October 15, 2008
9:51:11 PM
Entry #: 2948897
| Bender and Scarlett are the elite juniors for the class of 2010 are going to pick clarkstons offense up and lead clarkston to two huge wins over harrison and lake orion
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| upandover
October 15, 2008
10:03:31 PM
Entry #: 2948924
| Isn't this a great time of year!?!? Boon, im still marinating. I will be commenting before friday.
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| Boonazz
October 15, 2008
10:42:17 PM
Entry #: 2948990
| Rochester Adams vs Lake Orion
This is a game that features two of the top 10 teams in the state. It is also a clash between the best of the OAA White against the best of the OAA Red. One of the teams will claim bragging rights to the overall OAA Conference Champion (mythical). Now add to this the mightiest offense verses the stingiest defense in the OAA. What we have is the makings of an epic game between to fine teams with great football traditions the Rochester Adams Highlanders and the Lake Orion Dragons. Just like the two mighty boxing champions Ali fighting Frazier, which team will feel the sting of defeat like Joe Frazier with the famous call “ Down goes Frazier ….down goes Frazier” This will be a game of the ages one remembered for a long time in the annals of OAA Football history. This folks is one that must not be missed! I had a hard time prediting the score , as these are two great teams that I respect immensely but alas my score prediction is :
Adams 28 Orion 21
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Troy vs Southfield
This game features a blazing fast Southfield offense against a good solid Troy defense. Southfield has performed solid all season with the exception of a very close game with Adams. An injury plagued Troy limps into this game and will pay the price.
Southfield 24 Troy 10
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Clarkston vs Harrison
Clarkston’s high scoring offense faces a Harrison team desperate for a win to get in. This will be very tough match ….hard fought to the end. Harrison has the talent to keep this game close but can they win it? Turnovers may play a critical role in this game.
Clarkston 31 Harrison 21
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Lahser vs Hazel Park
Lahser came in this forum early on and said they had their eyes on the OAA Blue title. Since that time they have one every big conference game except one, Hazel Park. While Hazel Park has done well this year they will be hard pressed to beat a very good and balanced Lahser team.
Lahser 35 Hazel Park 17
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| Boonazz
October 15, 2008
10:52:25 PM
Entry #: 2949001
| Hey upandover good to hear from u!
I will be awaiting ur comments and thanks for really being the one to start this thread!!
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| scout919
October 15, 2008
11:16:17 PM
Entry #: 2949032
| wow, love seeing what all u guys think, and how u guys break down each game, i cant get enough of this game and obviously u guys cant either
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| Boonazz
October 16, 2008
12:47:36 AM
Entry #: 2949082
| BTW kudos to u Scout919 for your commentary and predictions u may be a sports jounalist in the making.
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| scout919
October 16, 2008
12:49:57 AM
Entry #: 2949084
| lol thanks, im not into that kinda stuff, but thanks though, i am majoring in sports med tho
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| Boonazz
October 16, 2008
12:53:18 AM
Entry #: 2949087
| Hey Scouts,
I like that weather report and the compiled average scores for the teams....
GOOD STUFF!
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| scout919
October 16, 2008
1:03:06 AM
Entry #: 2949091
| gonna b a chilly one, ill b at adams lake orion game most likely
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| upandover
October 16, 2008
12:32:46 PM
Entry #: 2949613
| LO/Adams:
It is said, defense wins championships. However, I don't think it will be the defense in this game. Adams is an offensive dynamo. LO is not the same offense that lost by 10 to Rockford. They have grown up through the season. It will be Adams profilic air attack vs LO grind it out running game. LO will present many different defensive looks in this game. They will probably have 5 Dbacks a lot. Adams will need to stop the LO running which they show difficulty with at times. LO nudges this out in OT 27-21.
Sfield/Troy:
Was sfield looking past Groves? Will they keep their focus? Can Troy protect the ball? Turnovers have been troy's achilles heel. 14 turnovers in 7 games. Will Troy stay healthy? QB missed two plus halves of football in three games. The entire second half against LO and WB. RB has missed the entire second half against Clarkston and started the season with a hobbled hammy. The difference maker in this one is the troy kicking game. 30 of 37 kickoffs touchbacks, 7 or 14 punts inside the 20, 8 FGs with 2 over 50yds. Even a missed FG puts opponent on own 20. This can play huge for Troy's defense. Can Sfield continuously move the ball 80 yds? Troy's O line will have to establish the running game to control this game. I like Troy to upset Sfield 28 - 13.
Harrison loses and they're out. Clarkston loses and they face must win against LO. Everything on the line. Harrison comes out like a cornered farret. Clarkston comes out on comcast speed. This is a real horse race down to the end. Harrison fights their way to victory with a late game big play. Harrison 35 - 34.
Lahser has the horses to ride this game into the sunset. Too many weapons for HP. Lahser can give themselves home field through regionals. And they will. Lahser 42 - 14.
Let the games begin!
Scout, FYI you have the troy/sfield game at 12. Time has been moved to 2 for those interested.
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| OAAscouts
October 16, 2008
12:51:18 PM
Entry #: 2949643
| thanks Upandover... on it
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| OAAscouts
October 16, 2008
12:57:36 PM
Entry #: 2949653
| In my opinion, if the Lake Orion Dragon goes to Adams and defeats the mighty Highlander then they should be the #2 team in Division 1. I expect Rockford will hold the top spot after they drop Muskegon.
Likewise, Muskegon besting Rockford and Adams stops Lake Orion... viola, just a Division 2 scenario.
Personally, I can't wait until the playoffs... then we will truly know how each conference stacks up.
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| OAAscouts
October 16, 2008
1:23:39 PM
Entry #: 2949690
| Here's an updated look at where we stand. It includes total number of votes and average score.
#2 Lake Orion (6) 25.4
#1 Rochester Adams (5) 26.2
#3 Southfield (8) 27.3
#5 Troy (2) 20.3
#4 Clarkston (8) 35.3
#7 Farmington Harrison (2) 22.7
#8 Bloomfield Lahser (10) 31.7
#14 Hazel Park (0) 14.0
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| Joeboxer
October 17, 2008
10:02:59 PM
Entry #: 2951810
| Great game at Stoney Creek! Stoney Creek 30 Oak Park 0
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| wolves
October 17, 2008
11:47:34 PM
Entry #: 2951890
| clarkston beat harrison 28-20 but the score doesnt show the game. three big plays were all that harrison had. clarkstons D stepped up and made some big stops. Without the three big plays from harrison this game would have been over early.
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| scout919
October 18, 2008
1:13:08 AM
Entry #: 2951936
| neone know lahser game score and southfield score?
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| OAAscouts
October 18, 2008
1:21:08 AM
Entry #: 2951943
| posted up
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| OAAscouts
October 18, 2008
1:22:32 AM
Entry #: 2951944
| Bloomfield Lahser 21 Hazel Park 6
Southfield and Troy play at 2pm today
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| scout919
October 18, 2008
1:25:50 AM
Entry #: 2951947
| hahaha i nailed lahser score on the head
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| OAAscouts
October 18, 2008
1:43:09 AM
Entry #: 2951955
| lol... nice work
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| scout919
October 18, 2008
1:55:15 AM
Entry #: 2951956
| after watching lake orion go to work on adams tonite i can definelty see that it is possible for adams to lose....lol, so rochester could have a chance..................neways lake orion is a very very good team, kim bruce an amazing back, that kid can run and run and run and just doesnt stop, yea waszak did not have a good game but cant blame just that on adams loss, multiple fumbles, dropped passes, poor defensive line effort, kickoff team wasnt too great either, especially with opening kick off almost being run back for six, i dont think adams was really prepared for lake orion, sort of under estimated the team in a sense, a team that came out punched adams square in the mouth, yea adams kept gettin up hit after hit but it wasnt enough, when the fight was all said and done lake orion stepped outta the ring the winner
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| Boonazz
October 18, 2008
10:07:58 AM
Entry #: 2952055
| Yea this game did expose the defense and kick off team. To this point I was not sure because Adams was beaten by anyone yet. Not sure what they can do to shore up the D. Plus side I was surprised how Adams was able to move the ball against a great defense. If Wazak was a bit more accurate they could've put more points on the board. Adams couls move the ball at will on Lk Orion. To me it was the turnovers and defense that hurt us the most...I worry abut r draw in districts as it could be Brother Rice ..1st game in the playoffs. Should be good game against Rochester Falcons.
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