My take is both teams have two way players. Smith probably has the Edge size wise but Phoebus has more skill players. Speed is about equal, and this is a 50- 50 game that will come down to adjustments, coaching and turnovers. Smith is number 1 and Phoebus number 2...should be alot of popcorn sales for this one....
Agree with that.. Lakeland dropped Smith from their schedule.. I'm not sure it was good for either team..
Boy, was I wrong! Lol. Great job to Oscar Smith. They did exactly what they set out to do. I'm still extremely proud of Phoebus for the opportunity of playing on the field and actually doing a few good things out there against such an elite program. Smith reminded me so much of Phoebus was during the Bill Dee days. They are physical, fast, and very athletic and will be very hard to beat. Phoebus will be ready for the playoffs as there is still a bigger goal that we set out to do. Use Smith as a learning lesson and be great these next few weeks!
I think this was a good tune up game going into the playoffs. They won't see anyone in 3A playing at Smith's level from here on out. Those kids just need to keep their heads up, don't let it be a brain busting, demoralizing loss. Smith is going to beat 6A teams in the playoffs by that margain.
What if I remove 500 boys that don't play football? Doesn't change the outcome of the game. It really comes down to if you have have good players and coaching. Franklin county is one of the largest schools in the state. They consistently lose to C3 schools. Riverheads would probably beat Franklin county. Size of the school really doesn't matter if you have 20- 30 really good high school football players and good coaching.
I will use your team as an example. The G-men played up for years back in late 80's and 90's. They were still very successful
This is why you play a great team during the regular season. They will show you where you're weaknesses are and you can correct it for the playoffs. It only makes you better. Or you can smack lesser teams all season and then run into a challenge in the playoffs that abuses the weakness you didn't realize you had.
Wish all fans had your outlook on things. I have no dog in the fight, but I appreciate your realness.
There's a difference between "fans" and the fans that have played and coached. There's a huge difference.
You can't remove 500 boys that "don't play football." Remove 500 boys from Oscar Smith High randomly, then see what you are left with. You likely still have a powerhouse program, but the law of averages says you don't have anywhere close to that depth which is present. Otherwise, 3A schools would regularly beat 6A schools in the state of Virginia. They regularly don't beat 6A schools for this very reason. And....if going by your argument, then Bland County should have no issues matching up with Oscar Smith.
Take random 500. I still stand my ground
