Bird vs Matoaca

[Jhollan1]

So last year this game was a pushover primary because Bird was truly one-dimensional. Eventhough Bird doesn't pass much, they are a threat to
What is everyone's thoughts on this matchup?

 

[BoKnowsSports]

Bird wins this game.

 

[BleedingNavy]

@BoKnowsSports, I feel you on this and cannot fully disagree. I really like Matoaca's athletes, but if Bird plays like the old Bird and just plays down right physical then the Warriors will cave. I look for Matoaca to try and score fast and often. Pace of the game is key here. If the Skyhawks can establish the power game it's over. The Warriors are just too soft.

 

[GoBlue2109]

I wonder if the Dinwiddie game was their super bowl? If they come out with that energy and intensity I see Matoaca winning. But it seems like that game took a chunk out of them for their 1st round game. I'll take Matoaca because of Bryce Yates heroics.

 

[BleedingNavy]

Dinwiddie drilled Matoaca last year to end the season and Warriors recovered nicely. From a physical standpoint Bird is potentially just a bad matchup for them. I really like Matoaca's skill players and they do not disappoint. The d line should be their strength, but they just play so damn soft. They outweighed the Generals by a ton and we gave up 0 sacks and 1 tfl. In the fourth quarter our mini mees pushed them around.

 

[Dripping]

The big question is, which one to 15+ penalties. I see PFs for days in this one.

 

[Dripping]

To your question, Bird struggles against athletic defenses (Dale / Huguenot / Manchester). Birds front 7 is going to be the best Matoaca has seen since Dale.

Bird can't get behind late, the passing game is not there. If they turn this into a punch fest they can win this game.

Matoaca must show they can drive the ball. Living by the big play catches up to you.

If MHS keeps the extra antics down, they win 28 to 14

 

[BleedingNavy]

Nice analysis @Dripping. Totally agree.

 

[mbonape1]

@BoKnowsSports, I feel you on this and cannot fully disagree. I really like Matoaca's athletes, but if Bird plays like the old Bird and just plays down right physical then the Warriors will cave. I look for Matoaca to try and score fast and often. Pace of the game is key here. If the Skyhawks can establish the power game it's over. The Warriors are just too soft.

I do think this game will be a good one. I still have matoaca pulling it out but it will be close

 

[Jhollan1]

Going to be cold and windy. Best ground game wins.

 

[EPJr]