[Wildcat45]

I think LC CAN win this game.  If I were on the LC sideline, I'd be preaching on forcing turnovers.  I don't see them forcing Belfry to punt on very many possessions without penalties.  I'd be working on tackling the ball and trying to strip/punch it out on every play.  My best players would be playing with the mindset of trying to get takeaways even if they give up a few extra yards on a given play.  I realize that the 3-4 yard gains will become 7-8 yard gains by playing this style of defense, but again, I'm not expecting many punts from the beginning.  Obviously, if a holding penalty or a tackle for loss puts them in a 2nd and 15 or 1st and 20 situation, just make the play.  However, if Belfry is driving the ball down the field with little slowing them down anyway, yes, absolutely should be trying to force turnovers on every single play.  If LC scores, they should be kicking onside kicks every single time.  The only way I see Lawrence winning this game is to have 3+ turnover differential.  If they can force turnovers and get extra possessions, they CAN win the game.


After all of that, I predict:
Belfry 49
LC 20