Port Neches-Groves Indians vs. Central Jaguars Predictions

[PNGIndianFan06]

Technique makes all the difference. Some people don't agree with looking back at the past but some of the most successfull teams in PN-G history (1974-77) featured small offensive lines that usually dominated the opponent. Coached by Butch Troy who emphasized technique, quickness, aggressiveness, and execution, they held their own and more against opposing players often weighing 30-50 pounds more. Of course high school players today are much larger on average, but fundamental techniques are the key to success at any level. A quote from 1977 says it all:

"They're the best drilled team I've witnessed in 20 years. I felt like we had the best shot at beating them because of our size. They were just like a machine out there. They have a great organization and it shows." -- 1977, Kashmere Head Coach Felder on PN-G

This season the offensive line had some good size and experience but had a tough time with pass protection and run blocking. Wright, Harmon, Tatum, and the rest of the skill position players would have been much more productive this year if the Indians had won the line of scrimmage. Hopefully that will be an area of focus in the offseason.

Wow, what a compliment! So what has changed in the last 30 years?

 

[pngbax20]

Technique makes all the difference. Some people don't agree with looking back at the past but some of the most successfull teams in PN-G history (1974-77) featured small offensive lines that usually dominated the opponent. Coached by Butch Troy who emphasized technique, quickness, aggressiveness, and execution, they held their own and more against opposing players often weighing 30-50 pounds more. Of course high school players today are much larger on average, but fundamental techniques are the key to success at any level. A quote from 1977 says it all:

"They're the best drilled team I've witnessed in 20 years. I felt like we had the best shot at beating them because of our size. They were just like a machine out there. They have a great organization and it shows." -- 1977, Kashmere Head Coach Felder on PN-G

This season the offensive line had some good size and experience but had a tough time with pass protection and run blocking. Wright, Harmon, Tatum, and the rest of the skill position players would have been much more productive this year if the Indians had won the line of scrimmage. Hopefully that will be an area of focus in the offseason.

Wow, what a compliment! So what has changed in the last 30 years?

It really hasnt change for 30 yrs.Just here recently has it changed.I think it was the la marque game our o line gave up 80 lbs.I would say its changed in the last 5 yrs or so could be wrong.PNG teams have always had great fundamentals.Idont ever remember a PNG turning the ball over this much