Essex over Northumberland

[uvacavs1]

Nice homecoming crowd on hand tonight to see Essex soundly defeat Northumberland as expected. The final score was 40-21. Congrats to Essex and Coach Jones!

Essex, as usual, will win the NND. They are in a level by themselves (with Sussex).

CB is solid but not on Essex's level and depth of talent.

I hope Essex can defeat Riverheads if they end up playing. Got to make sure the game is played in Tappahannock!!!!

 

[uvacavs1]

Northumberland went down in the 1st Quarter 26-0. Essex scored on a pitch for a long TD as the WR was tackled . NHS fumbled three times inside their own 15 and Essex scored 3 TDs.

NHS D played fantastic - The Indians had three interceptions during the 1st half. Forced some three and outs.

The NHS O had issues with fumbling and need to improve O line play. Put the D in too many tough spots.

1st - Essex 26-0
2nd thru 4th - Northumberland 21-14

Coach Lewis and team did not quit - and made some exciting plays. NHS D was stout overall.

I have no doubt that NHS can hang with and defeat the other NND teams (not saying they will win them all but definitely could). Some will be great battles.

Tonight with Essex, NHS had to score 1st and get some momentum to have a shot to beat Essex. It didn't happen but its all good. Should be a good fight for 2nd in the NND.

 

[nnkalumni2]

Great win by Essex tonight different ball game if Northumberland doesn’t make does mistakes in 1st quarter. I think all the spectators saw that. Northumberland isn’t a bad football team just mistake prone. Offense set the defense up in bad situations. Great fight by the Indians and Coach Lewis I think they will bounce back next week and will beat the undefeated eagles

 

[NND Sports Fan]

UVA Cavs: You failed to mention the score was 40-7 when NHS put up 2 late TDs when Essex was subbing and that an Essex fumble inside its 10 set up Northumberland's first score

 

[the___kid07]

Essex dominated the game, 2 TDs came late in the 4th when the 2nd string defense was in for Essex and Northumberland decided to roll out their first team offense and went to Palmer (to pad his stats IMO) he was bottled up for the majority of the game prior to that. Essex turned the ball over 4 times and Norththumberland still couldn't capitalize. Colonial Beach is the only other serious contender in the NNK. Northumberland & Westmoreland have proven nothing to me.

 

[Eaglepride89]

I agree. I think CB is the team in the NNK that Essex has to keep an eye on. But with that said, you can never count out W&L especially in a game v. Essex. They still can improve a lot. I’m looking forward to seeing them next week v N’land. That will be their first big test in district play

 

[the___kid07]

That game against Northumberland will prove a lot but I'm not overly impressed with Westmoreland. I didn't see much of a defense or OL/DL when they played KW. They have their QB & 2 brothers at WR but outside of that I don't see many threats to be completely honest. You can never sleep on a team especially in your own district but if Essex does what they need to do and keep their heads straight they should do what they did tonight against Westmoreland as well.

 

[Eaglepride89]

I couldn’t agree more. I think it’s their Defense that is their main weakness and if Essex uses #24 or #27 and pound the ball it will be a long game for W&L. I’m having a hard time choosing which game to go to next week. Might go to both since I’m coming from F’burg anyways lol

 

[the___kid07]

27 is only their 3rd string running back.....Essex is deep, athletic & physical this year

 

[Eaglepride89]

Yeah. They got the skill players and Defense. Offense is still their weak spot IMO. Not much of a weak spot, but that’s the “chink in the armor”. Next week could be a good game but if they run thru CB, next real test for them will be the assumed rematch against Sussex deep in the playoffs.

 

[Essex Trojan1]

I agree, Essex offense is their weak spot. I think they need to work more on their passing game. With Hundley and Johnson at WR, that will certainly help open up the run game more if they can tighten up their pass. Since I'm not a coach and don't know the reason why...but instead of having Tamaje Jones on the bench, they need to put him in at WR also. That young man is to athletic to be sitting on the bench. He started the season as the starting QB, got dinged up in the Sussex game and had to sit out the Franklin game the following week. The backup sophomore QB Ashton Ashlock played in the Franklin game, did well and has been the stater since then.

 

[uvacavs1]

UVA Cavs: You failed to mention the score was 40-7 when NHS put up 2 late TDs when Essex was subbing and that an Essex fumble inside its 10 set up Northumberland's first score

I will just say this - Essex's main star player, # 24 KJ Dameron , was in the game trying to score more TDs until the final Essex offensive play of the game.

Since the game was "over" at the end of the 1st quarter - why risk your best player during the 3rd and 4th qs?

 

[the___kid07]

I will just say this - Essex's main star player, # 24 KJ Dameron , was in the game trying to score more TDs until the final Essex offensive play of the game.

Since the game was "over" at the end of the 1st quarter - why risk your best player during the 3rd and 4th qs?

He had maybe 3/4 carries in the 2nd half and Essex was trying to end the suffering by running the clock out. He was also subbed out in the 4th for #20. Real question is why is #3 Palmer still in the game scoring TDs against 2/3rd string Essex defenders if the game is over and he's still recovering from his forearm injury?!?

 

[uvacavs1]

Palmer hasn't played all season (since 1st game). He needs to sharpen his skills.

Northumberland did not give up - Coach Lewis is bringing a new attitude to the Indians ("fight to the end - never surrender". It is to be applauded.

NHS needs to build confidence (after Trinity and the poor start v Essex) to face tough, undefeated W&L and surging CB (plus Rapp and LHS has improved).

 

[the___kid07]

You took the words right out of my mouth uvacavs1: "Since the game was "over" at the end of the 1st quarter - why risk your best player during the 3rd and 4th qs?"


I am not sure how you can complain #24 (who wants to run the rock every single play) taking a few carries in the second half but applaud the overuse of your own player. If I'm not mistaken Palmer was injured because he was still playing deep into the Surry game which was 50 point blowout. Palmer and the 1st team offense continued to come out on the field when Essex pulled every single starter, to me they were just looking to pad their stats for All District recognition. You don't build much confidence scoring on 2nd team defenses in my opinion.

 

[Twobyfour]

UVA Cavs: You failed to mention the score was 40-7 when NHS put up 2 late TDs when Essex was subbing and that an Essex fumble inside its 10 set up Northumberland's first score

He also failed to use terms like "crushed". First post tries to tell everyone Nmbld had no chance then very next post tries to tell everyone that Nmbld did have a chance. I have said it all season, they are a one man show and it wouldn't work against Essex. Yes Nmbld is much improved but so are many other teams.

 

[uvacavs1]

You took the words right out of my mouth uvacavs1: "Since the game was "over" at the end of the 1st quarter - why risk your best player during the 3rd and 4th qs?"


I am not sure how you can complain #24 (who wants to run the rock every single play) taking a few carries in the second half but applaud the overuse of your own player. If I'm not mistaken Palmer was injured because he was still playing deep into the Surry game which was 50 point blowout. Palmer and the 1st team offense continued to come out on the field when Essex pulled every single starter, to me they were just looking to pad their stats for All District recognition. You don't build much confidence scoring on 2nd team defenses in my opinion.

Oh I was not complaining at all about Essex's #24 being in the game till end in a game that was already won. I was simply making an observation in response to the predicted chorus of NHS only scored on the subs.

Fighting to the end of a game one is losing is playing for confidence and the future, playing your major stars at the end of blowout win risks their injury and could only hurt your future. I agree with you on that.

 

[uvacavs1]

He also failed to use terms like "crushed". First post tries to tell everyone Nmbld had no chance then very next post tries to tell everyone that Nmbld did have a chance. I have said it all season, they are a one man show and it wouldn't work against Essex. Yes Nmbld is much improved but so are many other teams.

According to NND sports history (scores) of the last 20 years, NHS was not crushed in this particular case.

Can the odds be really against a team yet that team still have a small chance to win? Lets look at the big picture.

Will Riverheads most likely defeat Essex (or Sussex) if the play this year?

Yes.

Does Essex have a chance to defeat Riverheads? (if Essex plays in Tappahannock, scores 1st, gets momentum, and wins the turnover battle.)

Yes.

 

[Twobyfour]

Palmer hasn't played all season (since 1st game). He needs to sharpen his skills.

Northumberland did not give up - Coach Lewis is bringing a new attitude to the Indians ("fight to the end - never surrender". It is to be applauded.

NHS needs to build confidence (after Trinity and the poor start v Essex) to face tough, undefeated W&L and surging CB (plus Rapp and LHS has improved).

Why cant you just admit they are not as good as you thought? And neither is WnL. WnL hasn't really played anyone yet. Lancaster has improved? How so? Just because WnL was losing to them at half? You can try and convince everyone how strong the neck is but the proof is in the results. It's a good district, nothing special. Since you wont say it I will. Essex crushed Nmbld. Like I said, they are a one man show, and he is capable of winning games by himself, but not against good teams. Why try and convince people that were not at the game that Nmbld came back? Everyone knows Essex put their backups in and Palmer was trying to get stats and that's when "they came back". If you want people to take you seriously tell it like it is instead of posting ridiculous bs like you did with your CB crushes WP headline, when it was 8-0 in the middle of the 4th.

 

[Gunz41]

Maybe I have just misunderstood all these years, I thought @uvacavs1 was an Essex fan? If so, then he wouldn't have been applauding the effort of his own player

 

[the___kid07]

"I was simply making an observation in response to the predicted chorus of NHS only scored on the subs."

What exactly do you mean by this uvacavs? I was on the sideline so I can tell you for a fact that 2 of your 3TDs came against a full 2nd team defense without a single starter on the field.

 

[Twobyfour]

"I was simply making an observation in response to the predicted chorus of NHS only scored on the subs."

What exactly do you mean by this uvacavs? I was on the sideline so I can tell you for a fact that 2 of your 3TDs came against a full 2nd team defense without a single starter on the field.

He just likes to post silly bs

 

[uvacavs1]

"I was simply making an observation in response to the predicted chorus of NHS only scored on the subs."

What exactly do you mean by this uvacavs? I was on the sideline so I can tell you for a fact that 2 of your 3TDs came against a full 2nd team defense without a single starter on the field.

I was just making the point that I saw Essex's best player playing until the end of the game. I am sure that many subs were playing in the 4th q. Also, NHS Coach Lewis played many of his subs it looked like to me as well during the 4th quarter.

So both teams played their star in the 4th, so be it.

 

[uvacavs1]

Maybe I have just misunderstood all these years, I thought @uvacavs1 was an Essex fan? If so, then he wouldn't have been applauding the effort of his own player

I am pulling for Essex as usual to, hopefully, win states as I think they are Region's A best chance to defeat Riverheads.

My favorite teams are Northumberland, Rappahannock, Essex, and Washington and Lee.

However, I will support any Region A team that survives the brutal Region A tournament.

 

[uvacavs1]

He just likes to post silly bs

lol

 

[Gunz41]

I am pulling for Essex as usual to, hopefully, win states as I think they are Region's A best chance to defeat Riverheads.

My favorite teams are Northumberland, Rappahannock, Essex, and Washington and Lee.

However, I will support any Region A team that survives the brutal Region A tournament.

Then I was partially wrong. I guess seeing you post about Essex was when they were only competitive team there.

 

[Twobyfour]

Sussex has lived off their defense for past year and a half. They have recently, as in last nights game, got back a D1 prospect whom suffered a nasty knee injury at a camp before last season started. Not surpisingly, their offense woke up and scored 32 points against a decent 3A team Park View, while their defense held them to 6 points. For those who think Essex would win a rematch, I would not be so sure about that if this young man stays healthy. Always nice to see or hear about a young man who can come back from an injury and help his team.

 

[uvacavs1]

Then I was partially wrong. I guess seeing you post about Essex was when they were only competitive team there.

Oh you are totally right my friend ha! I have lived in Essex County since college (20 years).

However, I grew up and now work back in the geographic Northern Neck. We have good friends and many connections in all four counties as do many folks in what is called the Rivah land by the tourists and weekend people....

W&L has had success on the statewide stage in football but yes mostly Essex.

 

[trutiger16]

Twobyfour great post and we down here in Tiger Nation appreciate your encouragement to our student athlete . Sussex plays a tough schedule that will only make them tougher come playoff time. Essex is a tough program our coaches, players, and fans have tremendous respect toward each other, a rematch could go either way , Essex has surely improved but the question is how much better has Sussex improved ?

 

[Twobyfour]

Twobyfour great post and we down here in Tiger Nation appreciate your encouragement to our student athlete . Sussex plays a tough schedule that will only make them tougher come playoff time. Essex is a tough program our coaches, players, and fans have tremendous respect toward each other, a rematch could go either way , Essex has surely improved but the question is how much better has Sussex improved ?

Well, hopefully we (WP) will get healthy and get a chance to play one of yall. Essex is gonna have their hands full with CB this week. And WnL will play their toughest opponent yet Northumberland. I think WnL loses their first game of the year

 

[WP02alum]

Lol @ "crush". Getting spanked by Essex isn't being crushed, but WP losing by two scores is.

 

[uvacavs1]

Lol @ "crush". Getting spanked by Essex isn't being crushed, but WP losing by two scores is.

wow, really? this again...I had no idea how sensitive some people are.

My apologies, I thought we discussing football.

I am starting to realize why CB, a small Northern Neck school of 193 kids, beat y'all at home by 16 points.

You can have the last word on this matter, good luck in the playoffs....

 

[WP02alum]

wow, really? this again...I had no idea how sensitive some people are.

My apologies, I thought we discussing football.

I am starting to realize why CB, a small Northern Neck school of 193 kids, beat y'all at home by 16 points.

You can have the last word on this matter, good luck in the playoffs....

Colonial beach didn't beat me, just my alma mater. It's very telling that you never acknowledged your ridiculous wording & just act frustrated about being called out for it.

 

[TIGER...NATION]

Sussex has lived off their defense for past year and a half. They have recently, as in last nights game, got back a D1 prospect whom suffered a nasty knee injury at a camp before last season started. Not surpisingly, their offense woke up and scored 32 points against a decent 3A team Park View, while their defense held them to 6 points. For those who think Essex would win a rematch, I would not be so sure about that if this young man stays healthy. Always nice to see or hear about a young man who can come back from an injury and help his team.

Appreciate the positive comment! Sussex will be tested in the next two weeks as they have to play teams with coaches that has had some success against the veer. The next two weeks are against quote unquote rivals(records go out the window). One correction Twobyfour...Hill's knee was injured in the Park View game last year. So it was fitting that he made his return against them. As always #Tigerpride

 

[Twobyfour]

Sussex has lived off their defense for past year and a half. They have recently, as in last nights game, got back a D1 prospect whom suffered a nasty knee injury. Not surpisingly, their offense woke up and scored 32 points against a decent 3A team Park View, while their defense held them to 6 points. For those who think Essex would win a rematch, I would not be so sure about that if this young man stays healthy. Always nice to see or hear about a young man who can come back from an injury and help his team.