Not trying to earn any brownie points and of course you know more about the team than I do .. However, I just go off of the “Salem Way”. They’ll find a way to right the ship soon. Last year they got caught slipping during the playoffs and those guys want to show that last year was a “fluke”. New head coach, new guys in new positions so of course it’ll take a little time to gel. I still don’t see any team on that schedule beating them... Even this Martinsburg team. I’d be shocked if they were to beat Salem.
I hope you're right, but I think Salem will be a 10-14 point underdog against Martinsburg as @1MoreHokie said.
We’ll see. “That’s why we play the game” . I’m hopeful Salem wins convincingly.
Remind your guys that Salem got trounced against Blacksburg 2 years ago and then turned the tables on the Bruins several weeks later barely slipping by. I know the Eagles took it on the chin tonight, but just make improvements every day. I know it's easy to judge success on W/L, but as in life, success is truly measured by making improvement every day.
They play Martinsburg, WV in two weeks. They might be 9-1 at season’s end. Still nothing to panic about.
A Martinsburg fan here... IMO This will be a competitive game if Salem can establish their running game and control the ball keeping Martinsburg offense off the field which will be no easy task. If they don’t this game will be over by halftime. Martinsburg has too many offensive options. I hope this game is turns out to be a great game. The Bulldogs need to be tested because no of their games have been competitive. Not sure Salem will see anything close to Martinsburg. This senior class has not lost a game in 3 + years and will come into the Salem game with a 49 game winning streak which is currently the 2nd longest winning streak in the country. Martinsburg is not your typical WV High School Football team. They are a program that has established a culture of winning. Good Luck to Salem.
Martinsburg struggled with Sherando the past couple of years. Didn’t you see what Salem did to them? Wasn’t even close. I don’t think Martinsburg will see anything close to Salem all year*.
Salem beating Sherando several years ago has what bearing on the upcoming game? BTW... Martinsburg leads the overall series with Sherando 11-4. I guess that’s your idea of a struggle. It was only 37-0 this season. Last season they put up 50 and gave up some garbage time TD’s that made it seem like it was a close game it wasn’t!!! That’s 87 points in the last 2 games.?Just the facts my man! I’ll tip my cap to Salem if they win. Are you humble enough to do the same if Martinsburg wins, Just curious. Also Salem’s schedule so far has not been much of an ask but they have struggled...That is a fact!
Martinsville fans maybe...Martinsburg fans not. Talk about the definition of ignorant!!!
Martinsburg kicked Sherando's a$$, I watched the game online, Sherando had nothing for them. I've not seen Salem this year, but I seriously doubt anyone gives Martinsburg a real threat. However, that's why the games are played. I haven't decided if I plan on travelling to watch that game since it's closer to me in Berryville than Clarke vs. Stonewall Jackson in Manassas that night, and Stonewall Jackson is a 6A school, which is a head scratcher to me.
Martinsburg should be favored. This years Salem team is not as good as our last three State Championship teams 2015. 16. 17. But still pretty good and the best team Martinsburg will play all year.
I’m not even a Salem fan, far from it. Martinsburg schedule is atrocious and if you’re beating your chest for beating those terrible teams then more power to you man.
No debating Salem’s pedigree but this is not Martinsburg’s first rodeo either. I don’t know of many teams that can go to State College,PA a great High School football environment.and win as Martinsburg has done in the past. Also what needs to be taken into consideration is this is Salem’s 1st time in their storied history facing an out of state opponent. This is the norm for Martinsburg. Like I stated in my earlier post I hope this turns out to be a great game.
Reading is fundamental...I stated my opinion and provided some facts. We can agree to disagree. You can only play who is on your schedule. If the other teams suck that is their issue! Salem reached out and Martinsburg accepted... Again I state a fact! I guess we will see what happens on October 18th.
Playing teams out of state makes no difference on the field. You suit up and play the guys that's standing in front of you. If their better then they are just better than you. I know Martinsburg will have a great scouting report. Since Salem plays PH next week and we all know how good friends PH and Martinsburg coaches are .
Um....I'm a doofus. We aren't playing Stonewall Jackson of Manassas that night in Manassas. We're playing the other Stonewall Jackson team, that is a Class 2 team, for Clarke's homecoming game.
Um....I'm a doofus. We aren't playing Stonewall Jackson of Manassas that night in Manassas. We're playing the other Stonewall Jackson team, that is a Class 2 team, for Clarke's homecoming game.
Gee, that's swell, you guys are such great friends pointing out that not only am I a DOOFUS, I'm a DOUBLE DOOFUS!!! Hmph! Well, our Marching Band is better than your Marching Bands!
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Gee, that's swell, you guys are such great friends pointing out that not only am I a DOOFUS, I'm a DOUBLE DOOFUS!!! Hmph! Well, our Marching Band is better than your Marching Bands!
