Frederick Douglass at Corbin 9/15

***Bull got out!*** · 09-11-2023, 07:28 AM

(09-11-2023, 02:02 AM)Old School Hound Wrote:
(09-10-2023, 09:33 AM)Spoozer12 Wrote: Fans who’re picking FD are oblivious to what happens to out of area clubs when they roll into Tri County Allstar Houndtown Stadium. Douglas will not be leaving Corbin with a W, especially during the grand opening of their new stadium reveal.

Seriously FD would have to be a 4/5 TD favored Team to win this game and their's simply not that much separation, the hounds will be sky high, and the hype will close and overcome whatever point gap FD has.

Funny you said that. When I first about this game being scheduled, I had the same thought: no way Douglass leaves the new Campbell Field with a win.
Ask Alcoa how much fun they had at old Campbell. lol

(09-10-2023, 12:24 PM)TD Hounds Wrote: Just my two cents, and I’ve not seen FD play, the big difference between this years Corbin team and last seasons that played at Commonwealth stadium is execution. It doesn’t matter what offense we run Friday night if we don’t line up and play some mistake free football Corbin’s in trouble…

I agree. The careless penalties and dropped passes have to stop. The defense has to be flying around the field. The offense needs to open it up and spread those horsies out. If Corbin plays mistake-free , relaxed and fun football, they can hang with Douglass. If we see what we have seen the first three weeks, Dougie will win by 28. I think Corbin plays their best game of the season, come out focused, and I believe we see a lot of new wrinkles from the coaching staff. Possibly the best game all season in KY HS football !!!!

No prediction just yet...

(09-10-2023, 07:58 PM)Bull got out! Wrote:
(09-10-2023, 07:13 PM)TD Hounds Wrote:
(09-10-2023, 12:57 PM)Bull got out! Wrote:
(09-10-2023, 12:24 PM)TD Hounds Wrote: Just my two cents, and I’ve not seen FD play, the big difference between this years Corbin team and last seasons that played at Commonwealth stadium is execution. It doesn’t matter what offense we run Friday night if we don’t line up and play some mistake free football Corbin’s in trouble…

Im going to be honest with this statement. Rehounds are loaded with talent. I see it. Im a big fan of Kid Elam. I think Corbin has some of the best receivers in 4A. What I have noticed is Corbin has stayed with the run. Now I know they have a defense that can win most games especially with those Grizzly Bears running loose but something seems off on the offensive side of the ball. I guess where Im thinking last years offense and I see this years version, Im like..............................Still waiting to unleash the arm of Kid Elam. Now, Corbin has to go to the arm of Elam and if they stay with the run, I'll be honest, there toast. But in fairness, I know Corbin doesn't have to do much against there schedule because most the teams are down or just lesser opponents other than Frederick Douglass and Lexington Catholic. But LC seemed down from last year. Frederick Douglass is an unknown for me, I don't get to see what they really are because the game film is just not there. Now watching them last year, they was arguably the best team in the state in week 15. Now I don't really know how this years FD team stacks up with last years FD team. But they are defensively tuff. I think if I would say they have a weekness is putting points on the board. That seemed to be there lull last year in the playoffs. But make no mistake about it, FD aint making the trip to lose. I think Corbin being at Home might be in this game closer than expected but Im curious as to how this one will look. I don't think Corbin has shown there hand on offense just yet. If they do, then I might for Old Schools sake lessen his blood pressure a little and shrink the Margin between 1st and 2cd in 4A. But Ill say it now and I'll say it later. Boyle is on another level this season. I do think Corbin is the 2cd best team in 4A. But to play to Boyles level, That offense is sputtering compared to Boyle. Now Corbins defense, now those boys are the best I have seen because of the Grizzlys. I aint walking in the woods near that bunch.....
I agree completely but if you remember back a couple years ago we where loaded with talent too, how long did we wait for the spread and did they ever go to it then? Yes it was a different QB but I wouldn’t be surprised if this isn’t Elam’s decision to be running the ball like we have been and again we aren’t playing mistake free football to boot. Are we winning yes but let’s be honest none of the three wins we have are anywhere close to being on the level of the team coming to town Friday night. Tell me that it would honestly surprise you for us to be running between the tackles Friday night and I won’t bring it up again?

Running will not work in 4A this year… Seeing Elam run is mind blowing. Why take the chance? I’ll agree, this year reminds me of 2021 all over again the way it’s started.

Bull, I know big Franklin West played on both sides of the ball at Pulaski but seems like the Corbin announcers mentioned the twins lining up when Corbin had the ball. Maybe I just misheard it but they said "Twins" multiple times. Did the twins play some on offense?

I was busy this weekend and haven’t got to watch the Corbin game to break it down. We just caught the main plays and I didn’t pay attention to the details of the game other than West a couple of plays being on defense. I’m gonna watch it today and check it out.