Dayton Broncos @ Port Neches-Groves Indians

[IndianFan]

I'd also like to see replays of some of the ball spots. Especially the pass reception made right on the first down marker. The receiver wasn't knocked out of bounds, he stepped out of bounds, at what appeared to be just past the marker.

I like seeing #18 getting the ball thrown his way more, we seem to win when that happens. Also, our kicker is a good kicker, and he got us some needed points when the offense couldn't seem to score. The one that sailed wide would have possibly won the game. You never know, of course. But anyway, I'm just so glad that we won, and have that one behind us. I don't think it's as big a factor as it used to be, but still, I don't like homecoming games.

Based on where he caught the ball, his body lean and where he stepped out, it sure looked like enough for the first down. Plus if you notice where they placed the ball for Dayton to take over, it was beyond the first down spot. Sure seems like a bad call.

 

[IndianFan]

I thought this was a team game.

The o-line crushed daytons defensive line on those last 2 runs. On the first run Adams was hit and tripped up at the 6. He got the ball to the 2 regardless as he was going down. On the td run he went up, over and through a mass of humanity. A 6-5” player that can run and move like he can is a rarity in high school football and a lot of fun to watch.

 

[1990NDN]

The biggest take away for me for this game was Crippen played a lot different than he has been. He was stepping up in the pocket and making throws. It looked like he had some confidence back. I think it's the best game he's played so far and it was great to see. He's such a talented arm. I think if he continues to play like he did last night he'll settle in and the accuracy will begin to fall in line. Second kudos for me was Chance Prosperie. If you go back and look at the play late where he had the diving catch...the route he ran was incredible. It wasn't a busted coverage. The move he put on the DB to fake the out route was sick. I've said it all along. Prosperie is a D1 level receiver. Next up... defense...these kids don't get their names mentioned near enough but they are fun to watch and all year have stepped up and made plays when it counts. It's so fun to watch this high motor defense get after it. True PNG never back down, no fear defense! They leave it all on the field and have carried the offense keeping them in games all year long. Kudos to the PNG D.

 

[1990NDN]

On a side note... I wonder if the PA News will use the word Indians this week?

#ScalpEm

 

[IndianFan]

On a side note... I wonder if the PA News will use the word Indians this week?

#ScalpEm

Depends on who writes the article. Not all local sportswriters have that hangup or personal agenda.

I recently heard a comment during an MLB baseball show referring to the ‘Guardians’ as “The team formerly known as the Cleveland Indians…”. He said the word despite the plan to suppress it.

 

[IndianFan]

The biggest take away for me for this game was Crippen played a lot different than he has been. He was stepping up in the pocket and making throws. It looked like he had some confidence back. I think it's the best game he's played so far and it was great to see. He's such a talented arm. I think if he continues to play like he did last night he'll settle in and the accuracy will begin to fall in line. Second kudos for me was Chance Prosperie. If you go back and look at the play late where he had the diving catch...the route he ran was incredible. It wasn't a busted coverage. The move he put on the DB to fake the out route was sick. I've said it all along. Prosperie is a D1 level receiver. Next up... defense...these kids don't get their names mentioned near enough but they are fun to watch and all year have stepped up and made plays when it counts. It's so fun to watch this high motor defense get after it. True PNG never back down, no fear defense! They leave it all on the field and have carried the offense keeping them in games all year long. Kudos to the PNG D.

Crippen still has the ability and flashes it. Maybe he’ll settle down for the remainder of the season. Offensive line can help him by holding blocks longer on pass protection.

 

[1989NDN]

Crippen played really well in the first half. He made pinpoint throws. In the second half, he lost his mojo, but you're right, he stepped up in the pocket with confidence. In the second half, he was just a tad off. Some overthrows (on two of the long balls) and then a few that came up short (on the flares and bubble screens). Did a nice job of throwing the ball away when nothing was open. When he's on, he can sling it. He threw for 3,000 yards last year and that did not happen by accident. He has the talent. When he gets out of his mojo, we need the QB coach to hit the reset button with him. We don't need the QB coach to mess with his mechanics or skill set. Just need him to keep Crippen's mojo flowing. When he's on target, he's really good.

 

[IndianFan]

4th down play that was called short of the first down marker. Notice where the location of the the first down marker. Notice the ball position in his arms when he is shoved out and the ball position when they place it on the field afterward. Watch the position of the back marker when they bring it out for the measurement and when it is put down for the measurement. You be the judge.

 

[IndianFan]

Man, I'm just glad PNG won. I'd like to see the replay of Dayton's last touchdown, if I can find it somewhere.

Dayton's last TD run. Slight mix up by linebacker and he didn't try to make the tackle. Indians have a sophomore and junior playing middle linebacker these days. They have done a great job.

 

[1970]

Dayton's last TD run. Slight mix up by linebacker and he didn't try to make the tackle. Indians have a sophomore and junior playing middle linebacker these days. They have done a great job.

Yes they have. Both are very aggressive players and they're going to get better and better. They got burned once in the TC game, and once or twice last night. Willow Ridge was a cake walk.
Looking at the clip, it looks like two guys were tackling the first guy through, and others apparently thought they had the runner wrapped up also. Anyway, the D did well overall, and the O did good enough to win. I haven't seen any stats, but for the most part the QB looked sharp, especially down to the wire. People in the bleachers yell "throw it!" when they see a receiver open; but it looks entirely different when you're on the field. If he can't get the throw off in time then it's just too late for the initial route, and then he's on his on, pretty much.

I'm thinking that everyone will get playing time in the next 3 games; but don't overlook Santa Fe. After Santa Fe and going forward, all of the senior starters will hopefully be well, and able to finish up their senior season. Except for Reed, unfortunately, I presume he's out for the season.

 

[IndianFan]

It was a safety and linebacker. Both PN-G players hit Dayton’s pulling left tackle who was out there to block. #2 took on the block and #26 tackled him. Runner had a clean lane to the end zone.

 

[IndianFan]

On a side note... I wonder if the PA News will use the word Indians this week?

#ScalpEm

Now they're messing with us fans. "The Port Neches-Groves.... ?". Just a typo. That writer had all the keys on his keyboard including the I,N,D,A and S keys.

Port Neches-Groves homecoming game against Dayton comes down to the wire - Port Arthur News

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Shea Adams scored three touchdowns, including the game-winner with seven seconds left as the Port Neches-Groves rallied for a 35-28 win over the Dayton Broncos much to the delight of the Homecoming crowd at Indians Stadium on Friday night. Adams scored...

www.panews.com

 

[1989NDN]

Stop subscribing to that rag. Do not spend your dollars on anything in PA. Let them close up shop.

 

[prepballfan]

Dayton falls short to PN-G 35-28

Groves- This one was a tough one to swallow! On Friday night at The Reservation the Dayton Broncos battled back from a 13-point deficit with 5:03 remaining to take a one-point lead only to see the Port Neches-Groves Indians come back with a drive that saw a Shane Adams 2-yard score with :07...

www.thevindicator.com

 

[bandkid]

Now they're messing with us fans. "The Port Neches-Groves.... ?". Just a typo. That writer had all the keys on his keyboard including the I,N,D,A and S keys.

Port Neches-Groves homecoming game against Dayton comes down to the wire - Port Arthur News

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Shea Adams scored three touchdowns, including the game-winner with seven seconds left as the Port Neches-Groves rallied for a 35-28 win over the Dayton Broncos much to the delight of the Homecoming crowd at Indians Stadium on Friday night. Adams scored...

www.panews.com

They used the team name several times later on the article.

 

[IndianFan]

They used the team name several times later on the article.

That’s why I said it was probably a typo.

 

[IndianFan]

The o-line crushed daytons defensive line on those last 2 runs. On the first run Adams was hit and tripped up at the 6. He got the ball to the 2 regardless as he was going down. On the td run he went up, over and through a mass of humanity. A 6-5” player that can run and move like he can is a rarity in high school football and a lot of fun to watch.

It ended up not mattering but I’ll call it as it looks. Bad call. Even with the camera angle it sure looks like the ball was beyond the marker. Forward progress was enough for the first down.