[KentuckyHillBilly5321]

Last minute thoughts?

Many.

I never thought that I would be in a position where I actually want NCC to win (I found myself in this same position earlier this year with Bellevue).

The LCA people (on some of the other sites) keep talking about "preparation" and "talent" and how much better they are in regard to talent. I am not real sure that I agree at this point. I do have a feeling about a few things:

1. If NCC scores on their first drive--LCA will come right back--like they have awoken from a deep sleep and score. Everytime I have seen them this season (5 games in person--10 on film) they have scored immediately following a TD from the opponent. If they can keep this up--they have a chance to win.

2. If LCA has to run pole cat--then they KNOW that they are not good enough to beat NCC. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

3. If NCC can run successfully--it will open up the passing lanes in ways that they haven't imagined (since the Dayton game anyways).

4. If NCC goes into this game with any preconceived ideas that they can run with LCA--they are in trouble. 13 is fast--but just remember--22 and 2 are faster/quicker/shiftier than he is.

5. Scramblin' Sammy MUST be part of the game plan. Not SLINGIN' SAMMY--but SCRAMBLIN' SAMMY. Sam Diehl is much more dangerous with his legs than his arm (hint--key to numerous Beechwood wins over NCC).

6. If LCA realizes that Sammy locks on to one receiver--they win.

Personally, I think if anyone of these things happens--that team could win.

NCC is much better from player 1 to player 50. I just wonder about their game plan. A solid coaching staff can figure out this offense in a short period of time. If LCA has done their homework (and if their coaching staff is as good as the LCA people say), then they have a chance. But here is my prediction:

NCC 49
LCA 14 (or maybe 21).

And yes--I have increased this since my last post.