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bigdog3300

The G.O.A.T.
Putting this up a bit late, but the picture in the divisions are getting clearer as we are now at the regional finals next weekend, aka the Elite 8

A good mix of expected favorites, unpredictables, rivalries, etc.

D1

St. Ed's and Mentor square up, again....Mentor took the season opener against them 42-39 but I don't think any D1 team has turned it on in the playoffs as much as Ed's. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 10+ win for Ed's.

Powell Olentangy Liberty and Dublin Coffman in another....Dublin Coffman is rolling again, my head wants to say a comfortable win for them but Liberty pitched a shutout last week against Reynoldsburg and only gave up 7 to Gahanna Lincoln. I'll say an ugly 13-7 for Coffman.

Hilliard Davidson vs Pickerington Central.....Central took the first one in OT on the road, would expect to see another nail biter and my coin says Central wins again.

Colerain and Elder.....yahhh baby! Well, at least the matchup looks cool, but Colerain should cruise to another Final 4



D2

Hoban and Maple Hts.....Hoban, I don't need to put anything else here but I will. They'll dominate a 12-0 Maple Hts squad.

Toledo Central Catholic vs Avon.....almost same as above, TCC will cruise also.

Massillon vs Wadsworth.....this is getting redundant. Wadsworth is solid but Massillon should win by 2+ scores.

Winton Woods and Anderson....easily the best game of the group and still won't be a great one. Winton Woods should come out of this and get bounced against any of the other 3.



D3

Canfield up against Kenston in what is going to be a fun, high scoring matchup. I called Kenston pre-season but I'm going to have to fall on the sword, Canfield is a machine right now.

Norwalk vs Sandusky in an unexpected rematch that should play close with Sandusky moving on.

Eastmoor Academy and Thornville Sheridan in a game I don't know much about because I didn't expect to see Thornville here but dammit Eastmoor beat Bishop Hartley which is enough for me to roll with them.

Kettering AA vs Wapakoneta in which might be my favorite matchup of the weekend. Both are state title quality teams and the favorites for whomever should advance. I'll take Kettering AA on a last minute drive.



D4

Clear Fork and St. Mary's - combined 23-1 and the 1 and 2 seeds, a bit of a stout defense vs prolific offense, gimme the defense and Clear Fork, please and thank you.

St, Clairsville vs and Licking Valley......I don't have much on this except St. Clairsville moves to 13-0. So sue me. You're not even reading at this point.

Wyoming and London.......no, no....not the Cowboy's versus the London Jaguars, just two cities you've never heard of and one unstoppable train that is Wyoming. So....Cowboys.

Girard (they're leading on Perry now) versus Hubbard....yeah I'm calling Girard over Perry and Hubbard over Girard, boom! Not Gerard Butler, he'd blow this b*tch up, but Hubbard blew up Steubenville (much appreciated) and they will move on. WILL. BOOK IT.

D5

Orrville and Gates Mills are in OT now, but whoever wins will beat Akron Manchester, so it doesn't really matter.

Genoa vs Liberty Center, 1 and 2, I knew we'd see this, I knew it! They're the same teams just wearing different jersey, but I like Comets more so I'll take Liberty or I'll take.....I dunno.

Johnstown-Monroe and Byesville Meadowbrook.....odds are the populations of each town are less then the wins they each have. But some kidding aside, Johnstown-Monroe has had the title look all year. They won't win it, but they got the loooook.

Mechanicsburg and and Middletown Madison....Madison has had 7 shutouts this year and haven't given up more than 16 all year which is why Mechanicsburg will win. Called em since Day 1....why are they the Indians though? Seriously....you can't be the mechanics?

D6

Mogadore and Kirtland in what should be a fast paced, chippy game. Kirtland was the preseason pick and not changing it now, this is their year.

Attica Seneca East and Sherwood Fairview which is a surprise as Sherwood ran over Gibsonburg, squeaked past Jeromesville Hillsdale all just to lose here :)

Shadyside vs. Fort Frye which is nothing short of an awesome matchup......Fort Frye is undefeated no more, the Shadyside train ain't stopping here.

Coldwater and Marion Local......in what has become an annual November matchup, Their other matchup went to 2OT because....of course it did. You can't go wrong here but gimme Marion Local and I'll go home a winner.



D7

Cuyahoga Hts in a bit of a surprise Warren JFK......a Cinderella story but Cuya Hts has been here, done that, and I don't foresee a nailbiter in this one as the Redskins (oops....can I say that?!) move on.

McComb and Edgerton in a match I have no idea....both teams are killing it. It worries me Edgerton has been winning almost too easily, haven't had the battles that McComb has so I'll give McComb's Panthers the ticket to the Final 4

Lucas and Gloucester Trimble......probably a push on the spread. Trimble's defense has been rolling and if bad weather hits, the D will travel....give me Trimble in this one.

Fort Laramie and Convoy Crestview......Fort Laramie hasn't given up a point yet in the playoffs, which is why I go with.....Crestview! It has not been pretty this year but they have the all state QB/WR (back to back duo) in Kline and Sheets, both seniors, gimme that senior leadership for the shocker!




Okay, I'm tired - but seriously, this is the best time of the year. If you can get to a game, it does not matter WHO is playing, you will be happy. Every division has some epic games but I'll most look forward to Coldwater and Marion Local, Kettering AA and Wapakoneta, Mechanicsburg and Madison, Mogadore Kirtland, Shadyside Fort Frye.....yes, I know, that's a lot.

Enjoy the show!
 
BIG NIGHT OF ACTION!!

D1
St. Edwards rolled by 10, not bad Bigdog!
Olentangy Liberty, Pickerington Central, and Colerain moved on. Colerain just rolled and embarrassed Elder 42-0....
3-1, not bad.

D2
Hoban beat 12-0 Maple Hts 52-6.....this is the best team in the state and a top 10 team nationally to me
Avon surprised and moved on as well as Massillon Washington and Winton Woods whopped Anderson
3-1....to be fair, Avon shocked everyone

D3
Chagrin Falls Kenston cruises over Canfield in a ....wait, wha?! game.
Norwalk, Eastmoor Academy, and Kettering AA also move on
2-2, it's cold outside and we're cooling down

D6
Kirtland won a very close one, same with Attica Seneca East
Fort Frye won and Marion Local cruised
3-1


Call Uncle Louie and put down some bets for me
 
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Updates!

D4
Girard cruises past Hubbard, as does St. Mary's over Clear Fork, and Newark Licking Valley, and Wyoming.....very boring, anti-climatic!
1-3.....eww.

D5
Orrville cruises, Liberty Center in finally a close one by 3 over Genoa! Johnstown-Monroe cruises and Wheelersburg wins in an 8 point game....hey at least it's something!
4-0....come back bitches

D7
Cuyahoga Hts keeps on moving, and McComb joins them. Glouster Trimble in a closer one and Fort Laramie advances
3-1.....I got cocky with Crestview, whoops!
 
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Final 4's and pairings set!

D1
Olentangy Liberty vs St. Edwards - St. Ed's is zoned in, I can see the first half being close but they pull away with a 10-13 point win
Pickerington Central vs. Colerain....this sounds great, but Colerain will overpower and shouldn't sweat

D2
Winton Woods vs Massillon Washington.....this should be a fun one, and a close one. I like Winton Woods right now though.
Avon vs. Hoban.....Hoban will win by 30+

D3
Kettering AA vs Norwalk.....Norwalk is tough, gritty, a bunch of coach's sons, good for the locker room, but Kettering prevails
Columbus Eastmoor Academy and Kenston.....I want to pick Kenston, had them winning D3 beginning of the year BUT...I'll pick against them for the 2nd week in the row. Ugh. Eastmoor here!

D4
St. Mary's vs Wyoming....Wyoming isn't exciting, much like the state....St. Mary's is more exciting. And they'll win too.
Girard vs. Licking Valley - best game in D3 and D4 here, should be close....Licking Valley's D stands out and wins

D5
Liberty Center vs Orrville.....ooooo weee! Both teams playing really, really well but Orrville has impressed me constantly, gimme em.
Johnstown-Monroe vs Wheelersburg.......preseason pick keeps rolling, Wheelersburg here

D6
Fort Frye and Kirtland.....Fort Frye is look very impressive, but Kirtland is the preseason pick AND YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT THOSE! (except Kenston.....)
Attica Seneca East vs Marion Local....Marion Local, because well....they're Marion Local

D7
Fort Laramie vs McComb.....1/2 of the best Final 4 division, these are always a treat and I'm digging McComb right now
Glouster Trimble vs Cuyahoga Hts....Trimble has 9 shut outs and had 6 in a row at one point....but gimme those Redskins of Cuyahoga Hts!
 
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Final 4's and pairings set!

D1
Olentangy Liberty vs St. Edwards - St. Ed's is zoned in, I can see the first half being close but they pull away with a 10-13 point win
Pickerington Central vs. Colerain....this sounds great, but Colerain will overpower and shouldn't sweat

D2
Winton Woods vs Massillon Washington.....this should be a fun one, and a close one. I like Winton Woods right now though.
Avon vs. Hoban.....Hoban will win by 30+

D3
Kettering AA vs Norwalk.....Norwalk is tough, gritty, a bunch of coach's sons, good for the locker room, but Kettering prevails
Columbus Eastmoor Academy and Kenston.....I want to pick Kenston, had them winning D3 beginning of the year BUT...I'll pick against them for the 2nd week in the row. Ugh. Eastmoor here!

D4
St. Mary's vs Wyoming....Wyoming isn't exciting, much like the state....St. Mary's is more exciting. And they'll win too.
Girard vs. Licking Valley - best game in D3 and D4 here, should be close....Licking Valley's D stands out and wins

D5
Liberty Center vs Orrville.....ooooo weee! Both teams playing really, really well but Orrville has impressed me constantly, gimme em.
Johnstown-Monroe vs Wheelersburg.......preseason pick keeps rolling, Wheelersburg here

D6
Fort Frye and Kirtland.....Fort Frye is look very impressive, but Kirtland is the preseason pick AND YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT THOSE! (except Kenston.....)
Attica Seneca East vs Marion Local....Marion Local, because well....they're Marion Local

D7
Fort Laramie vs McComb.....1/2 of the best Final 4 division, these are always a treat and I'm digging McComb right now
Glouster Trimble vs Cuyahoga Hts....Trimble has 9 shut outs and had 6 in a row at one point....but gimme those Redskins of Cuyahoga Hts!

Those are all great picks and I agree with you on all but two. I think Massilon is going to pull off the victory against Winton Woods and I'll take Fort Loramie to knock off Mccomb in DVII
 
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I too predict Hoban vs Massillon for the championship... Massillon could be better team.. but Hoban's ability to deal with pressure (many years as state champ) prevails...
If weather is shitty.. Hoban is unstoppable... running game is best in the state
 
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Those are all great picks and I agree with you on all but two. I think Massilon is going to pull off the victory against Winton Woods and I'll take Fort Loramie to knock off Mccomb in DVII

I can't fault the Fort Laramie pick, going to be a really fun game.

I would love, love, love a Massillon vs Hoban game but it seems to good to happen in real life.
 
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Update City!!!
I'll post updates below and then predictions once all the matchups are set

D1
St. Ed's dominates Olentangy Liberty 42-16, I told you folks, those boys are rolling!
They'll go on to face....Colerain! In a surprise to no one, they win over Pickerington Central.


D2
The wise people of BP set me straight, and Massillon Washington cruises over Winton Woods!
Hoban won by 35 over Avon in a game that they went extremely easy on them. Best team in the state, yes, even over Colerain.


D3
Kettering AA wins by 3 TD's, nothing much more needed
Kenston wins 40-7 over Eastmoor, teaching me not to overthink anymore


D4
TBD


D5
TBD


D6
Kirtland wins by a larger amount than expected versus and will go for their 4th title since 2011, not bad
Marion Local also cruises, too many cruises on Friday night, no real good ones


D7
TBD
 
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Update Central

D4
Wyoming wins by 3 TD's and it was not due to Josh Allen
Girard beats Licking Valley in a 53-48 ballgame that sounds thrilling.....I didn't watch though, I'll be honest.

D5
Can't stop Orrville as they cruise 38-7!
They'll meet up with Johnstown-Monroe in what is a very sad upset of Mechanicsburg for me

D7
McComb wins 28-14 over Fort Laramie in the battle of towns with populations under 6
And in the tiny in size but not heart division we have Glouster Trimble and they send those racists of Cuyahoga Hts back home!
 
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STATE TITLE TIME!!

Come and get these mediocre predictions!!

D1
St. Ed's vs Colerain.......oh boy, the hot team versus the best team in D1 all year.....consistency is great but this time of the year it's all about whose hot and whose not and no team in the state is hotter than St. Ed's....gimme the catholics!

D2
Massillon Washington vs. Akron Hoban.......Massillon is having an amazing year for a town that deserves it, but they are up against the best team in the Midwest. I do think Massillon can keep it within 21 which sounds crazy but it'd be a feat.

D3
Kettering AA & Kenston.....ohhhhh boy, this will be a doozy! I will bank on this being the most exciting game of the weekend. I've picked them to start the year, went against them the last 2 weeks, but dammit it's time to get back on my train and take Kenston to win this one! (Yes, I may have been paid by Kettering to jinx Kenston).

D4
Wyoming vs. Girard........while not as exciting as the above I do believe this will be a single point game. Girard has a very high powered offense (have not scored less than 32 all year but Wyoming has a very, very great defense and with the weather being unpredictable and old timers saying defense wins titles, I'm picking the Wyoming Cowboys (dammit do they all have Cowboys in their name?_

D5
Orrville vs Johnstown-Monroe.....Orrville is very streaky, much like tOSU, while the Johnnies (one of my fav names) have been unbelievably good and consistent. Johnstown-Monroe in what I believe will be their first state title in anything.

D6
Kirtland and Marion Local in what I will now change my answer to and say may be the best game of the weekend. Kirtland was the preseason pick and they've played better than expected. While Marion has been amazing again, I do feel like this team is just a tiny step below what they've been in the past, so give me Kirtland who wins their 4th state title in 8 years!!!! Dynasty!

D7
McComb vs Glouster Trimble.....oh Glouster Trimble, how I always underestimate you. Not anymore! Gimme the friggin Tomcats for their first ever state title!


Think you can do better? Bring it suckas!
 
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DII - Hoban up 20-0 early in Q2

didn't take long.. now 27-0 early in Q2.. took 9 seconds after an INT

looks like it will be 34-7 at the half.. Hoban gets the kickoff
 
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