Region 9

[Raider6309]

I wouldn't mind seeing Athens play De Sales. Get some revenge from the 1990 playoffs

[doubleplay643]

Interesting that double sees Athens over Desales and the Haven. Hope he does not bet that way. My advice is keep your day job an ro0t hard for the Dawgs. Those two games are really swimming upstream. Some fish make it.

Lol I am pretty much retired so the day job is mowing grass lol. I am fairly confident with the DeSales pick as I have seen them play and offensively they just aren't going to put up a lot of points and defensively they will be the best Athens has seen but Athens will score albeit not as much as they are used to scoring.

No nothing about Brookhaven, so I am simply being a homer and rooting and picking based upon my SEO bias.

That is the games Brookhaven and Marion Franklin that will be the problem for Athens, if even that is way the Region plays out.

But bet your bottom dollar I will be in Athens in Week 11 rooting for Athens and eating a Big Mamas burrito and drinking some Jackie O's pale ale lol.

[93Bulldog]

If you wanna walk across the street from Jacki O's and eat at BW3's - let me know. Ironman02 still owes me a dinner, I'd love to sit and eat for free with the Jackson folk.

[doubleplay643]

If you wanna walk across the street from Jacki O's and eat at BW3's - let me know. Ironman02 still owes me a dinner, I'd love to sit and eat for free with the Jackson folk.

Not much of BW3's sort of guy 93 more of a Big Mamas and/or Kisers BBQ and/or Jackie O's lol

But eat well no free meals till you win a bet....and I am not betting till next year when #1 Athens plays #8 Jackson lol

[ironman02]

If you wanna walk across the street from Jacki O's and eat at BW3's - let me know. Ironman02 still owes me a dinner, I'd love to sit and eat for free with the Jackson folk.

I was hoping you had forgotten about that by now.

I did try to pay my debt during Week 4, but your schedule is too busy on Friday nights!

[Paladin]

I like New Philly over Dover as well, but it should be a close game that could go either way. New Philly would come in just below where Dover was predicted to finish but the bottom stays the same with DeSales in 8th Both M-F and DeSales are good. New Philly or Dover will be a bear. Brookhaven isn't that good but has lots of speed and athleticism. DeSales should be a nightmare on D for Athens. They recently beat D-II LaSalle of the Cincinnati GCL South ( Moeller, St. X, Elder) who was no slouch. But my favorite team is Marion-Franklin. They have the best shot to win the region. Best win for them is D-I Upper Arlington.

[doubleplay643]

Think you're close. But I am picking new philly to beat Dover. Watched both of their games vs Zanesville and think the Quakers pull it out.

Haven't done the math to see how that changes the seeding.

Very possible LL, Dover playing at home is basis for selection but it is a coin flip according to a lot of people. If New Philly wins basically a swap in the 3-4 spot I believe points pretty much same either way, 6-7-8 should pretty much stay put I think.

We won't know for sure to Saturday mass though lol, dang Catholics and their Saturday football games :12223

[doubleplay643]

Can someone start a Region 7 Topic for a certain someone on SEOP's and that way a certain someone with his delusions of grandeur can go on that topic page and basically have a conversation with himself...making his own comments, then replying to his comments with how brilliant he is?

[bvmv4life]

This weeks regional points standings:
1.Marion-Franklin
2.Athens
3.Chillicothe
4.Brookhaven
5.Logan Elm
6.New Philadelphia
7.Dover
8.Tri-Valley...

[The Oaf]

Can someone start a Region 7 Topic for a certain someone on SEOP's and that way a certain someone with his delusions of grandeur can go on that topic page and basically have a conversation with himself...making his own comments, then replying to his comments with how brilliant he is?

This

[The Oaf]

I'm gonna go out on a creaky limb here and say either Athens or Chilli wins the region! Go SEO, now laugh it up!

[Paladin]

I just watched the "highlites" of Athens "93 posted over on JJ's. To be honest that was a mistake. Teams have to be salivating who saw that piece of work. Both opponents looked terrible ( and not because Athens is good). Red team appeared to be Jackson and the other might be Warren in the dark blue, but I thought that was a road game for Athens in 2013. You are going to see straight up man coverage and lots of blitzes from different locations. I'd bet money the Athens run game is in serious trouble too. Film was a clinic on why there is no competition playing all your games with SEO teams. From a coaching standpoint, you have no idea how bad that film looked.

[Iggy25]

Paladin, you have no clue as to what you are talking about. I have covered and seen numerous state title teams. I know talent and a good team when I see one. Athens is a VERY good team. The offensive line is the only question as to how far they go. Burrow picked apart Shawnee last year and that was a very good Shawnee team. Paladin, you are just mad Logan has fallen apart and Athens has become a power. If you man cover Athens, you will be torched. Because if the blitz gets there, Burrow can take off. He does it all the time and did it against Shawnee last year. How is the run game in trouble? Please enlighten us, all knowing. From a coaching standpoint, Logan has looked awful for years. And Athens has been the best team in the region. What are they supposed to do? They play your "incredible" SEOAL (that I might point out is quickly going to fall apart) and destroy them. Trust me, this is a very tough region. But Athens can beat anyone in the region. Not saying they will, but definitely can. The only reason Thurgood stopped Athens was incredible pressure. When Burrow had time they had open receivers. Go ahead, great coach, man cover Athens. The game will be over at half unless somehow you can wrap up and bring a TON of pressure.

[LHS 72]

Paladin, you have no clue as to what you are talking about. I have covered and seen numerous state title teams. I know talent and a good team when I see one. Athens is a VERY good team. The offensive line is the only question as to how far they go. Burrow picked apart Shawnee last year and that was a very good Shawnee team. Paladin, you are just mad Logan has fallen apart and Athens has become a power. If you man cover Athens, you will be torched. Because if the blitz gets there, Burrow can take off. He does it all the time and did it against Shawnee last year. How is the run game in trouble? Please enlighten us, all knowing. From a coaching standpoint, Logan has looked awful for years. And Athens has been the best team in the region. What are they supposed to do? They play your "incredible" SEOAL (that I might point out is quickly going to fall apart) and destroy them. Trust me, this is a very tough region. But Athens can beat anyone in the region. Not saying they will, but definitely can. The only reason Thurgood stopped Athens was incredible pressure. When Burrow had time they had open receivers. Go ahead, great coach, man cover Athens. The game will be over at half unless somehow you can wrap up and bring a TON of pressure.

BINGO, you answer your question, the O line! the bullpuppies will lose in the 2nd or regional final due to the blitz and the lack of an outstanding O line! Don't give me this crap about being 10-0 because the bullpuppies have fail to play a good team except for Trimble in the Jamboree game and we all know what happened in that game! The bullpuppies(as my friend MOON likes to call them) Look out for Marion Franklin because they are similar to Thurgood Marshall! There speed will hurt the bullpuppies defense and that game could come down to which team will score last and defensive stops! Again Lets me be clear the bullpuppies does not play teams week In and week out like what's in the Columbus City League!

[TigerBacker#1]

It would be great for the dawgs if this game came down to Burrow. I would pick Athens without reservation. However once playoffs start the game will be decided b the down linemen. This is the big question mark for the Dawgs. Skill? Athens is loaded with skill. The problem is at the next level the linemen are better as a group.Burrow may pass well against a man defense but he wil be up against better coverage and MUCH better linemen. Good luck to the Dawgs.

[93Bulldog]

Look out for Marion Franklin because they are similar to Thurgood Marshall! There speed will hurt the bullpuppies defense and that game could come down to which team will score last and defensive stops!

So you got Athens playing in the regional final?
You're saying it could come down to has the ball last?

sweet. I'll take that.

Thaks for the support LHS 72

[93Bulldog]

FYI ... the Columbus City League is not very strong.

Briggs (1-8)
South (3-6)
West (3-6)
Africentric (0-9)

Athens would kill those teams. The Bulldogs crushed Watkins Memorial, who beat Briggs 62-0.

[93Bulldog]

I just watched the "highlites" of Athens "93 posted over on JJ's. To be honest that was a mistake. Teams have to be salivating who saw that piece of work.

I totally agree. Seeing a 6-foot-4 kid launch a ball 50 yards in the air and land it right in the receivers hands. You're right Paladin, I bet everyone in the region is wanting to play Athens now.

The highlight real was for fun, something for fans to look at and enjoy. obviously your hatred for Athens runs so deep that you have to look for anything and everything to tear apart.

Sorry to be so negative toward someone, its not in my nature, but you sir are pathetic.

I regret saying the things I said about the SEOAL - because quite frankly it is putting kids down ... which is what you do constantly, Paladin! You don't realize it, but you are. All of your negative remarks are directed toward 15, 16 and 17 year old kids

[93Bulldog]

I put up the highlight vs Springfield Shawnee, Paladin.

But I already know your comeback: "Shawnee wasn't that good."

[BA11A]

I have tried so hard to keep from making a comment but it has to be said. All I see is people commenting on Athens and their short comings. For people that are from this area you would think they would hope Athens does well, but I see where that is. All I know is that Athens has a potent offense and if some of the people knew anything about coaching and the type of offense that is being ran you don't need a strong offense of line in the spread cause everything is quick and that is how the line is built. It is built to destroy man and pick apart zone defenses. I see so many people on here with so much insight and don't really no anything about the game, to caught up in emotion to give rational thoughts.