Actually, it will be a measuring of both teams. A dominant performance will say a lot. A team that makes a big play to win a close one says a lot. But they've both already established themselves as good teams, both of which will most likely get to the playoffs. From there, you never know.
I don't think PC is underrated at all given the fact that even with the "soft" scheduling in the past they have struggled. They have certainly improved (for the better) with a change in mentality and philosophy from Jones to James and do have some good quality ball players but honestly PC every year has several good ball players but just were not used properly by Jones. The problem I see with getting to excited at this point is they have played only (1) competitive team so far that even has a winning record and that was North Side which by all accounts of what I have seen/read played a sloppy game with penalties/turnovers and I think may be a bit overrated themselves given the struggles they have had. The other teams PC has played to this point have only (1) win between them and the games left outside of PH and Salem the teams are not any better. This game with PH will certainly be some what of a measuring stick but if you look at the schedule as a whole there are only (3) quality games for PC this year with everyone else just simply really bad. They should be at worse 8-1 but more than likely will be 9-0 when they play Salem. So IMO it will not be known exactly how good PC is until playoff time. The wins so far are great but the "soft" scheduling does not prepare them or any team for more competitive type teams in the playoffs. I hope they will get back to playing a more competitive schedule at some point in order to regain some of the respect that has been lost over the last 4-5 years.
Well meathead, we play seven RR dist games which we are supposed to play and that includes 5A PH, The VHSL has also mandated we play 6A Franklin Co. so that leaves 2 games and Bassett is in conf 24 and the dates matched so we picked them up and the Northside game speaks for itself. Salem pretty much plays the same schedule so why are they not playing a "soft" schedule? you need to change your name to "negative ned."..
Don't forget that the GW schedule, because they are very good, also gets them a high seeding in the playoffs that almost guarantees them a game 13. Still, those rider points already have them lower in the Power Point standings than one would have thought but a tougher schedule may offset that with losses. So pick your poison.
You are way TOO SENSITIVE "CUE BALL". I stated my opinion and you are certainly entitled to disagree.
RRD is even more down than usual, usually 6-7 teams make the playoffs This year they'll only have 3-4. Hidden Valley, Carroll County, & Cave Spring will work to stay out of the cellar. Christiansburg isn't much better. Blacksburg may be the 4th best team in the district with a good QB and WR's. They also have a great freshman RB if they use him. Salem, PH, and Pulaski are the top 3 order TBD.
I'd pay a little more attention to Blacksburg. New coach and a wide open offense. They seem to be getting better week by week. Could give some teams trouble.
Like I said I'm really impressed with Johnston and McCoy they've been good since Sophomore year. That freshman RB I saw him last year against ALMS very dangerous runner, he's #44 Terry, hopefully they are using him this year on Varsity. I know they have other WR can't think of their names but Johnston has good options. My one concern for them and I don't have any information, but how are their OL & DL?
saw them play Giles, they are pretty big up front on both sides. huge participation numbers for them. about 60 on varsity roster. Made a lot of first game mistakes that night, but sounds like they are getting more in sync with their new system. Now I'm not saying they've got anything for Salem, but could give everybody else in the district trouble. This could be a team to watch out for in the next couple of years.
Thanks will watch a little to see how they look. I see they are using Terry for KO returns and at WR since they have Beck at RB.
Meatchop, im just sayin you seem to pull against PC and you seem to be from there. We need to get behind the new coach. he seems to have things going in the right direction.
You play your mandatory games and you schedule 3 games and you are not sure how those teams will stack up until you play them .
