Orrville Red Rider Football 2011

• OQB

  

  You keep Mason at tailback...simple really. Sure you can give him a break once in a while, but like 5knots said the way he is running the ball right now, you leave him in there.
• RedRider1

  

  OQB;905546 wrote:You keep Mason at tailback...simple really. Sure you can give him a break once in a while, but like 5knots said the way he is running the ball right now, you leave him in there.

  With Zook hurt, it's a no-brainer really. Of course, if the "you don't lose your position because of injury" adage applies here, Joel should get his spot back at TB once healthy. What about those 2 in a split back formation....wouldn't tip our hand as much before the ball is snapped.
• 5knots

  

  Not to be a thorn to anyone but Joel was running tail because matt davis went down at H back. Hence Mason back to the H. By anyone's math these are great problems to have. Joel is a bit faster back but Mason has that ability to break tackles. I assume that is the difference between 180lbs coming at you versus 220lbs. It will be nice to have everyone healthy down the trail here a bit.
• 5knots

  

  Coach D talked about the 2 back formation for last couple years with Tre and Mason but never followed though. That is a run between the tackles formation so to speak and we have had minimal success at that.It is definitely something to keep in mind and I am sure the staff is aware. May depend on who we play against? and what their strengths and weaknesses are.
• RedRider1

  

  5knots;905698 wrote:Not to be a thorn to anyone but Joel was running tail because matt davis went down at H back. Hence Mason back to the H. By anyone's math these are great problems to have. Joel is a bit faster back but Mason has that ability to break tackles. I assume that is the difference between 180lbs coming at you versus 220lbs. It will be nice to have everyone healthy down the trail here a bit.

  Such a thorn.....
  
  Good point though. Joel is definately a talented piece that we need back on both sides of the ball.
  
  Hope as a team we're in for a stretch where we're healthy and have everyone back for the stretch run.
• OQB

  

  Forget the 2 back set....go with the 3! I say go to the Maryland I, Full house, Wishbone with Mason, Matt, and Joel!
  
  haha kidding aside, this is a good problem to have because we have so many options to go to. Coach Davault will do the right thing, the kids want to win, the coaches want to win, and the fans want to win. We don't care who is running the ball as long as the job gets done and we are winning when the 4th qtr clock hits 0:00.
• RedRider1

  

  Booster Club Meeting tonight at 7:30pm.....have all your gripes heard by the coaches themselves.
• Old Rider

  

  Series62;904845 wrote:Tiffany's doing good and enjoying Germany. Supposed to be home for Christmas.

  Glad to hear she is doing well! I was not aware that she was in Germany. Tell her I said hello!
• 1_beast

  

  RedRider1;905773 wrote:Booster Club Meeting tonight at 7:30pm.....have all your gripes heard by the coaches themselves.

  see ya there
• 5knots

  

  RedRider1;905773 wrote:Booster Club Meeting tonight at 7:30pm.....have all your gripes heard by the coaches themselves.

  Wife's B-day....Just add me to your list of gripes RR1, whatever you say...haha
• BRF

  

  Old Rider;905775 wrote:Glad to hear she is doing well! I was not aware that she was in Germany. Tell her I said hello!

  BRF, auch! Ich spreche: das ist sehr gut!
• RedRider1

  

  5knots;905817 wrote:Wife's B-day....Just add me to your list of gripes RR1, whatever you say...haha

  Should I front the money to the club to ensure certain kids continue to get undeserved playing time? We're all about favors and special treatment in this town you know.
• OQB

  

  Saw Matt Davis running down high street tonight wearing his brace. He stopped for a break at my place of employment and stretched and adjusted his brace then went right back to running. Looks like he is moving pretty good, but I could tell by the look on his face their was some pain still.....which should be expected. Needless to say, can't wait to get him back on the field where he wants to be.
• Red Rider81

  riders1;905034 wrote:Seems that I heard they wanted to beef up their nonleague schedule and when we dropped to D4 from D3 the thought they would gain more from playing someone else in week 2 and have had D2 Avon Lake and D2 Ashland instead.

  We should do the same by dropping triway.
• Red Rider81

  I hear you brother ! I have seen favoritism many times in my 40 yrs. of following orrville sports. No matter what some people say on here it does happen. It is what it is.
• Red Rider81

  Series62;904845 wrote:Why was it a personal insult to say that the victory was over an opponent that wasn't that good. Can you honestly say that was a hard fought game? Lex was bigger! And Lex was much slower.
  
  No I didn't put on the red, black and white on Friday nights! And I taught my sons that the uniform does make you who you are...that belongs to Jesus!
  
  You didn't have to say worshipped/glorified, I said it because that's how many of you sound. My son enjoyed much success as a track athlete, the red,black and white nor the name blessed him with speed, God did that!
  
  The school, the team, the colors were blessed to have people like him, Monheim, Hobbler, Robinson's, Zwuick, Ray and especially Denson to step into that uniform.
  
  And to that end...you and more of you that put on that uniform on Friday night should be "INSULTED" that one of your best isn't in your own Hall of Fame!
  
  I used to be great supporter of Orrville athletics, and I've recognized the favoritism and bias since I've lived here and attended various sporting events.
  Some will deny it, but I'm not the only one that sees it, read some of the other comments.
  
  Tiffany's doing good and enjoying Germany. Supposed to be home for Christmas.

  Ihear you brother i have seen the favoritism also , been following orrville for 40 years . It is what it is.
• 5knots

  

  Yep, the favoritism is if you are the player that gives the team the best chance to succeed, then you play. I agree. Glad we are all on the same page.
• Redblood63

  Hope the rain holds off tomorrow can't wait to see the new field at arlin. Great place to play, sorry to hear about there running back. Here's hoping we stay focused and healthy . Get that W boys.
• Redblood63

  5knots;906707 wrote:Yep, the favoritism is if you are the player that gives the team the best chance to succeed, then you play. I agree. Glad we are all on the same page.

  LOL Well said!
• GtownComet

  5knots;906707 wrote: Glad we are all on the same page.

  I gotta be honest with ya, I got 61 pages of catching up to do before I'm on the same page
  62 pages!!!!! Congrats!
• 5knots

  

  That's funny ^^
• Redblood63

  Any word on when davis will return ?
• 5knots

  

  Gtown....how do you compare this year's Genoa team to the past two years?? very interested to hear
• 5knots

  

  Full go practice next week for Davis last I heard. Prepping for a return to the field for game action depending on how things go week 7.
• Redblood63

  5knots;906730 wrote:Full go practice next week for Davis last I heard. Prepping for a return to the field for game action depending on how things go week 7.

  Great news , hope he suffers no setbacks.