MCM, Bum Phillips Bowl

[prepballfan]

What ya got?

 

[HJJ97NDN]

What ya got?

35-24 PNG

 

[IndianFan]

If the Indians play to their capability on both sides of the ball , they win by two TDs. Mix in any turnovers or other boneheaded mistakes. It’s a toss up.

 

[CS]

48-17 PNG

 

[PNG NDN Fan]

If the Indians play to their capability on both sides of the ball , they win by two TDs. Mix in any turnovers or other boneheaded mistakes. It’s a toss up.

Don’t get clever, pound the rock.

 

[Bigdog]

My guess- one TD or less game coming down to the final drive. I will admit the Dogs have surprised me with the improvements they have made from last year and even the beginning of this year.

 

[19PNGndn68]

My guess- one TD or less game coming down to the final drive. I will admit the Dogs have surprised me with the improvements they have made from last year and even the beginning of this year.

I agree. I think a turnover will decide the game.

 

[NDNmom91]

I think this is the most anxious feeling I’ve had about MCM in a LONG time!! It’s always MADNESS competing for bragging rights and the Bum Phillips Trophy but adding that defending STATE CHAMPS and #1 ranking target on our back to the mix takes things to a whole other level so best believe those dogs are coming in more FIRED UP than EVER!! The “Katy tree” coaches are duke it out, NO DOUBT but I’ll take Jeff “DADDY’S $” Joseph for the KNOCKOUT!!

 

[Rez]

I think this is the most anxious feeling I’ve had about MCM in a LONG time!! It’s always MADNESS competing for bragging rights and the Bum Phillips Trophy but adding that defending STATE CHAMPS and #1 ranking target on our back to the mix takes things to a whole other level so best believe those dogs are coming in more FIRED UP than EVER!! The “Katy tree” coaches are duke it out, NO DOUBT but I’ll take Gary “DADDY’S $” Joseph for the KNOCKOUT!!

I understand the feeling, but I also think everyone needs to forget the #1 ranking. The best thing we can do for the players is to never mention it. It’s stupid, it’s a curse, it’s nothing, it’s air. We aren’t playing for a #1 ranking, we’re playing for way more. I sincerely hope they unrank us next week. It would make no difference as to how good we are, or aren’t. Also, we aren’t the state champs. We were last year. This team is a blank slate. We just have to play the next game.

 

[NDNzeke]

Given the history of this series, the most likely outcome is a close game. Sure, there have been routs going both ways, but more often than not this has occurred when one of the teams was way below par during the year in question. That does not appear to be the case this year. Heck, even in 2022 we barely escaped with the W in spite of competing for a state championship that year. I am confident that we have the better team but we still have to prove it. I would love to be wrong but I think we will have to be at top of our game both offensively and defensively to be assured of a victory. I think the mental edge probably goes to the dogs as the clear underdog (pun intended), so in addition to playing well and avoiding turnovers we will have to match their intensity. I do feel confident that the coaching staff will have the team ready and will have a sound game plan.

 

[IndianFan]

No anxiety here. Nederland has improved but it remains doubtful that they’re good enough to win next week. If they are and do, I’ll be the first to say congrats. You can’t compare games, but for conversation, a back to back common opponent will do. WF put up 28 points on Nederland’s defense the week prior. WF couldn’t even score on PN-G’s third string defense. How does that calculate?

And as far as LC goes. Not a good comparison game. LC fell off the edge after the Indians beat them. And PNG’s defense was adjusted and improved since that week.

 

[Justafan]

Nederland running game is going to test our defense all night.

 

[IndianFan]

Nederland running game is going to test our defense all night.

True but the Indian D has had success stopping good backs. With 2 very capable backs, a superior o line and a better passing game, PN-G will equally test Nederland.

 

[prepballfan]

48-17 PNG

Really think that? I hope your right.

 

[prepballfan]

True but the Indian D has had success stopping good backs. With 2 very capable backs, a superior o line and a better passing game, PN-G will equally test Nederland.

A superior D line as well.

 

[HJJ97NDN]

No anxiety here. Nederland has improved but it remains doubtful that they’re good enough to win next week. If they are and do, I’ll be the first to say congrats. You can’t compare games, but for conversation, a back to back common opponent will do. WF put up 28 points on Nederland’s defense the week prior. WF couldn’t even score on PN-G’s third string defense. How does that calculate?

And as far as LC goes. Not a good comparison game. LC fell off the edge after the Indians beat them. And PNG’s defense was adjusted and improved since that week.

This is exactly what I’ve been saying.

 

[1970]

No anxiety here. Nederland has improved but it remains doubtful that they’re good enough to win next week. If they are and do, I’ll be the first to say congrats. You can’t compare games, but for conversation, a back to back common opponent will do. WF put up 28 points on Nederland’s defense the week prior. WF couldn’t even score on PN-G’s third string defense. How does that calculate?

And as far as LC goes. Not a good comparison game. LC fell off the edge after the Indians beat them. And PNG’s defense was adjusted and improved since that week.

+1 on all of this. We've already played against Nederland's "stars" for the past two years. They're good, but we've seen 'em, we know 'em, and we've played against them.

 

[Usedtocould]

I think this is the most anxious feeling I’ve had about MCM in a LONG time!! It’s always MADNESS competing for bragging rights and the Bum Phillips Trophy but adding that defending STATE CHAMPS and #1 ranking target on our back to the mix takes things to a whole other level so best believe those dogs are coming in more FIRED UP than EVER!! The “Katy tree” coaches are duke it out, NO DOUBT but I’ll take Jeff “DADDY’S $” Joseph for the KNOCKOUT!!

Yeah
I’m optimistically nervous

 

[HomeTown99]

I think it will be very close all game, but we pull away at the end and win by a couple of scores.

 

[NDNmom91]

Yeah
I’m optimistically nervous

Glad I’m not the only one…lol! I am confident our coaching staff will put together another master game plan and the INDIANS will silence the dogs AGAIN!! I’m always nervous about MCM, but a little more so this year, only cause that “#1” next to our name and 2023 State Champs trophy in the case just gives THEM more ammunition than usual…lol!