Texas City @ PN-G

[Torino]

In HS unless you win track meets regularly
I see very little reason to put a punt returner back except to fair catch and prevent rolls. But honestly I see very few catchable balls roll in HS (not saying never)
Especially with the rule changes (I believe early 2000s where every player can leave the LOS at the snap
To me the block in the back risk negates even the “roll” factor JMO

But, why few catchable balls? Are the kickers that much better?

 

[Torino]

Bell ran for 133 and 4 TDs in the game last year.

TC	Yards	Avg	Long	TD
19	133	7.0	25	4

In the 2021 game the Indians offense moved the ball well and had a 35-21 halftime lead. A second half defensive collapse and inability to score was the difference in that game. Final score in overtime, TC 49, PN-G 42. Different year but both teams return a lot of the same starters. But the PNG defense is a different animal this season.

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Regrettably, so is the offense.

 

[Usedtocould]

Won’t be there tonight unfortunately
Guitar gig

 

[Usedtocould]

But, why few catchable balls? Are the kickers that much better?

I’m saying it seems like the only ones that roll very far are dead ducks etc. my eyeball math sees more penalties/fumbles/ etc than returns

 

[Usedtocould]

It’s because now for some reason (starting in early 2000s)
Where used to like a pass only the eligible receivers could leave the LOS UNTIL the ball was punted

Well that includes the punter and any protectors in the backfield (usually there are 3 now) so in the past that would make only 2 (split ends on the LOS) able to leave the LOS prior to the kick

NOW all players can start coverage at the snap. Which usually by the time a decent PRO punt hits the hands of the PR there are 3-5 players right in his face

 

[Usedtocould]

And basically our first 3 and out vs FBM Was ruined by a muffed punt gave them the ball at our 19

 

[Usedtocould]

But, why few catchable balls? Are the kickers that much better?

I meant the big rollers seem to always be the ones that they couldn’t or shouldn’t attempt to catch (low line drives
, knuckleballs etc. wild crazy punts

 

[Torino]

It’s because now for some reason (starting in early 2000s)
Where used to like a pass only the eligible receivers could leave the LOS UNTIL the ball was punted

Well that includes the punter and any protectors in the backfield (usually there are 3 now) so in the past that would make only 2 (split ends on the LOS) able to leave the LOS prior to the kick

NOW all players can start coverage at the snap. Which usually by the time a decent PRO punt hits the hands of the PR there are 3-5 players right in his face

Thanks.

 

[prepballfan]

Lets get em Indians. I am on T&A Graveyards for the entire football season at least until playoffs. Wishing our Indians the best.

 

[Justafan]

Several injured players on sidelines tonight.

 

[NDNzeke]

Good return

 

[1989NDN]

Who is out?

 

[pngfan316]

Who is out?

Nick Gardiner is one of them. We have sophomore Isaac Uriostegui starting at that position.

 

[rodney12345678]

i think the passing game left town

 

[1989NDN]

i think the passing game left town

Agreed. It's either a flare, a drag over the middle, or a go route. We need Todd Dodge to call-in a few combination routes or something with creativity.

 

[1989NDN]

TC's version of Earl Campbell rumbles 80 yards for a TD. Ouch.

PN-G 0
TC 7

3:14 1Q

 

[1989NDN]

Indians driving...INT.

PN-G 0
TC 7

End of 1Q. TC ball.

 

[NDNzeke]

mistakes keep coming

 

[NDNzeke]

As usual, defense playing pretty good but offense sputtering.

 

[1989NDN]

The ST teams coach should resign. Another muffed punt. Why have any returners if they can't catch? Unbelievable.