Riverheads at Strasburg

[BullRun66]

Thoughts?

I know the Gladitors dominated the scrimmage. Side note for that a lot of Strasburg 's starters did not play. No excuse.

For this matchup.
Is Riverheads totally healthy?

The LOS is gonna be huge. Both teams love to run it all night long. Strasburg has the size advantage on the lines, RH has the quickness advantage on the lines. Strasburg has 5 ball carriers including the qb. All different running styles. Conrad has returned for the Rams on the lines. His first 2 snaps against Fort were sacks. Strasburg did something they did not do all season they passed for 200 yards. Brady Knight played another great defensive game with another pic.

Riverheads is Riverheads in my opinion they love to run it play sound d and special teams. Didn't get to see them much at all. Definitely not as dominant in my eyes as when CCC was there. That is not a knock on this team at all.

My gut tells me Strasburg will win the LOS and in turn win a close one 24-21

 

[Fairlawncat]

I don't think Riverheads will lose a close game. Just not going to beat them if it's close I think. They are too experienced in late playoffs runs and it's hard to beat a team like that. If Strasburg puts the ball in the air like last week, they can win and win a game where its not that close. Riverheads does not like the football put in the air against them. They don't see it very much and can't replicate it in practice against their first team D. If Strasburg goes mono e mono on the LOS and battles Riverheads run for run, it's directly up Riverheads alley and Riverheads rarely loses games like this over the last 10 years. If Strasburg does a nice mix of run and pass, the Rams can surely win. It doesn't matter if Riverheads in a game or two this year were "dominated" or the LOS, (Stuarts Draft in Game 1). If the opponent goes run for run with them and does that usual grind it out football game where everything is settled on the ground, Riverheads on the line of scrimmage I promise you, will appear like a different team. Ask Stuarts Draft. To beat Riverheads and it's hard to do, a team has to put the ball in the air Early on and get a lead and make Riverheads play from behind. Easier said than done, but Strasburg is certainly good enough to beat Riverheads.

 

[RedPrideNation_RollPride]

This should be a good game. If Strasburg executes the diversity on Offense that they demonstrated against Fort, then they certainly have a better chance to be successful. Thats not to say they will not have success in their run game because frankly it is pretty dang good as well. Speaking of the LOS, year in and out Riverheads is undersized so honestly that is what it is.

Strasburg has checked all the boxes, and their dismantling of Fort showed just how dominant they can be. That diversity that was displayed will go a long way in the playoffs regardless of opponent. I would venture to say that the defense is pretty dang good as well since we know firsthand that Fort had a dynamic offense of their own this season.

Riverheads is young across the board but have grown a ton this season. Super proud of the underclassmen contributing as the game speed has slowed down. On the road is a tough sled to pull but if its close I like the composure this group has shown in several games facing adversity.

This one should definitely be worth the price of admission this Friday.

 

[Bama1985]

Best places to eat in strasburg

 

[BullRun66]

Best places to eat in strasburg

Ciros pizza, Queen Street Diner, typical fast food, Strasburg Diner

 

[longtimerhsfan]

One thing is for sure......this is going to be our coldest game of the year, so bundle up. We have been quite lucky so far with weather but the daytime high Friday is supposed to be in the upper 40s which of course doesn't sound bad. But it is going to be quite windy and you can imagine how that will feel after dark. They are even calling for a chance of light snow Thursday night but it will be over by Friday morning with no more expected.

That wind may affect the passing game of both teams, but since both prefer to run the ball, that might not be much of a factor.

 

[BullRun66]

One thing is for sure......this is going to be our coldest game of the year, so bundle up. We have been quite lucky so far with weather but the daytime high Friday is supposed to be in the upper 40s which of course doesn't sound bad. But it is going to be quite windy and you can imagine how that will feel after dark. They are even calling for a chance of light snow Thursday night but it will be over by Friday morning with no more expected.

That wind may affect the passing game of both teams, but since both prefer to run the ball, that might not be much of a factor.

It will be even colder here. Since our stadium backs right up to the river

 

[TS69]

It’s football weather, it’s the playoffs. Hot chocolate, hot coffee, and any other anti freeze. 😂😂

 

[BleedPurple5]

One thing is for sure......this is going to be our coldest game of the year, so bundle up. We have been quite lucky so far with weather but the daytime high Friday is supposed to be in the upper 40s which of course doesn't sound bad. But it is going to be quite windy and you can imagine how that will feel after dark. They are even calling for a chance of light snow Thursday night but it will be over by Friday morning with no more expected.

That wind may affect the passing game of both teams, but since both prefer to run the ball, that might not be much of a factor.

Game Probably be over by 8:00. Strasburg had a 21 play drive @ CC. Over a length of a whole quarter. I’m sure RH can/has done the same thing.

 

[Friday_Night_Lights2024]

Really excited and eager for this matchup!! I saw where someone said that Riverheads whipped Strasburg in a scrimmage, but a scrimmage is a scrimmage, those are used to see what you have and who can play so you get a look at everyone. I honestly look at this to be a low scoring defensive affair with Riverheads escaping because they are most familiar with this game at this time of year! Either way I would like to see Madison get a W to set up yet another rematch for them.....Last year they were absolutely nihilated the first round by Riverheads, and a few short weeks ago Strasburg thumped them. Only time will tell!! 1 day to GAMEDAY!!

 

[halfbackpass]

Rams ready for tough challenge against Gladiators

STRASBURG — Strasburg has a chance Friday night to show how far it has come since the preseason.

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[MCAthletics]

Really excited and eager for this matchup!! I saw where someone said that Riverheads whipped Strasburg in a scrimmage, but a scrimmage is a scrimmage, those are used to see what you have and who can play so you get a look at everyone. I honestly look at this to be a low scoring defensive affair with Riverheads escaping because they are most familiar with this game at this time of year! Either way I would like to see Madison get a W to set up yet another rematch for them.....Last year they were absolutely nihilated the first round by Riverheads, and a few short weeks ago Strasburg thumped them. Only time will tell!! 1 day to GAMEDAY!!

Strasburg “thumped” MC? 7-0 at half, 14-7 after 3rd. The Rams looked good but that was not what I would call a “thumping”😂

 

[BullRun66]

That was Strasburgs worst performance of the year as well. Madison is a good team. The coach has made nice adjustments for the post season. My only concern with Madison is which version of the defense is gonna show up

 

[charlie22650]

One thing is for sure......this is going to be our coldest game of the year, so bundle up. We have been quite lucky so far with weather but the daytime high Friday is supposed to be in the upper 40s which of course doesn't sound bad. But it is going to be quite windy and you can imagine how that will feel after dark. They are even calling for a chance of light snow Thursday night but it will be over by Friday morning with no more expected.

That wind may affect the passing game of both teams, but since both prefer to run the ball, that might not be much of a factor.

Wind off that river gets to your bones

 

[BullRun66]

Wind off that river gets to your bones

Yes it does

 

[Friday_Night_Lights2024]

That was Strasburgs worst performance of the year as well. Madison is a good team. The coach has made nice adjustments for the post season. My only concern with Madison is which version of the defense is gonna show up

In the article Coach Lamb said he felt that was the best they had played all year? I dont think Madison played their best game either, lots of turnovers and could not punch it in. I agree with you about Madison's defense.

 

[BullRun66]

In the article Coach Lamb said he felt that was the best they had played all year? I dont think Madison played their best game either, lots of turnovers and could not punch it in. I agree with you about Madison's defense.

I did not agree with lamb on that. I thought the 2 most complete games were Central and Fort. Good luck to Madison tonight and hopefully we can get the rematch. Both have tough games tonight

 

[BleedPurple5]

21-0 Strasburg @ Half

 

[RedPrideNation_RollPride]

Very good Rams defense. Oh and the offense is pretty dang good too.