10-25-2010, 09:19 AM
Matchups, matchups, matchups...
I agree with oneijoe in that this game will benefit BOTH teams tremendously going into the playoffs. Both teams are likely to face a passing team at some point in the playoffs, and this is a very good preamble to that game.
Offensively, these teams are very nearly mirror images of each other. Both like to throw the ball all over the place, and both are very effective at it. Defensively is where the matchups will come to bear. I think the game will come down to how well PCC's defense can match up with Pburg's offense and defend the pass. If they can pressure Crisp, it could be a long night for the Blackcats. If not, it could be a long night for PCC. I have only seen PCC play one time this year, against Phelps in the Pike County Bowl, but they appear big and bruising on the defensive front. That is great against a team that likes to pound the ball, but not quite so good against a team that can pass effectively. Interesting matchup there...
Prestonsburg defensively may match up a little better with PCC's offensive, due to the overall team speed and quickness. However, against Matewan (the only team that has really thrown the ball against us all year), our pass defense was very suspect. Of course we had some players out (oh no...not THAT again), and some players playing different positions to compensate. Now that we are healthy again, I would expect our pass defense to be much, much better. If the Blackcats can pressure Boggs and force him into some mistakes, then the Blackcats cruise.
Senior night at Josh Francis Stadium...home field advantage for the Blackcats...all adds up to, IMO, a good game but a Blackcat victory.
Good luck to both teams, and here's hoping for an injury free game for both teams heading into the playoffs.
I agree with oneijoe in that this game will benefit BOTH teams tremendously going into the playoffs. Both teams are likely to face a passing team at some point in the playoffs, and this is a very good preamble to that game.
Offensively, these teams are very nearly mirror images of each other. Both like to throw the ball all over the place, and both are very effective at it. Defensively is where the matchups will come to bear. I think the game will come down to how well PCC's defense can match up with Pburg's offense and defend the pass. If they can pressure Crisp, it could be a long night for the Blackcats. If not, it could be a long night for PCC. I have only seen PCC play one time this year, against Phelps in the Pike County Bowl, but they appear big and bruising on the defensive front. That is great against a team that likes to pound the ball, but not quite so good against a team that can pass effectively. Interesting matchup there...
Prestonsburg defensively may match up a little better with PCC's offensive, due to the overall team speed and quickness. However, against Matewan (the only team that has really thrown the ball against us all year), our pass defense was very suspect. Of course we had some players out (oh no...not THAT again), and some players playing different positions to compensate. Now that we are healthy again, I would expect our pass defense to be much, much better. If the Blackcats can pressure Boggs and force him into some mistakes, then the Blackcats cruise.
Senior night at Josh Francis Stadium...home field advantage for the Blackcats...all adds up to, IMO, a good game but a Blackcat victory.
Good luck to both teams, and here's hoping for an injury free game for both teams heading into the playoffs.