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Post by mdbubba on Jul 10, 2023 23:57:23 GMT -2
It appears that Urbana does not have a week 4 game so here goes my guess for the regular season schedule. Everything is subject to change weekly. Linganore @ Oakdale is the game of the year. Frederick and Middletown will slip but will be much better teams come playoff time. Walkersville could be sneaky good. **If the new pro-turf fields don't get done on time expect some crazy movement.
1. Oakdale------8-1 2. Linganore--- 8-1 3. Urbana-------6-2 4. Walkersville- 6-3 5. Middletown- 5-4 6. Brunswick-- 5-4 7. Frederick-- 4-5 8. Tuscarora- --3-6 9. Catoctin- ---2-7 10. TJ------ ---2-7
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Post by mdbubba on Jul 11, 2023 20:37:01 GMT -2
WOW!! I agree, Oakdale is the preseason #1. Urbana #2? They had some serious losses. I think their D, will still be very good, but I believe the offense will take a step back, but maybe they will be more ball control with Swink at the helm. #3 Frederick, their run game should be strong - I think they are a more likely #2 4-7 to me is a toss up and Tuscarora with Hines and Doc and a better schedule should make BIG strides IMO Maybe they will be marginally better than TJ,, but I will be shocked if Tuscarora makes a big leap. I doubt they are better than CHS. I know this board has strong affections for Hines/Doc combo but those two don’t have a magic wand. That program is in the basement and Frederick’s recruiting only makes it that much tougher. I think both of those guys do a nice job managing top talent, but this is a whole new challenge that will take years of dedication Heard it was worse than was first thought..
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Post by mdhsf1201 on Jul 12, 2023 16:25:57 GMT -2
I guess the easiest prediction would be Oakdale at 1. I’m not sure how good they are across the board, but coaching + 3 D1 athlete should get them pretty far. I have questions about the effort Nichols plays with, but that’s more of a concern as he transitions to college vs playing in county as a senior.
I admittedly follow Linganore more than the other teams in county- they do have questions that at this point can’t be answered and yet, they intrigue me as a high upside team. I’m hoping that Petruzello takes what the defense gives him vs forcing too many throws. I’m a fan of some of their JV to varsity kids, but you never know until they step on the field. The coaches seem to be huge fans of rising sophomore Jaden Peek, a corner and receiver. People forget about Arneson, who just grabbed a D1 offer last week. If they have the kids necessary to put together a good line, and can get a playmaker at a skill position (maybe Peek, maybe someone else), they could be a force.
Currently I have in tiers
Tier 1: Oakdale Tier 2: Urbana, Linganore, Middletown, Walkersville, Frederick Tier 3: Brunswick Tier 4: Catoctin, Tuscarora, Thomas Johnson
The tiers with more than 1 team aren’t ordered. At this point I don’t feel comfortable projecting everything when rosters aren’t set, and scrimmages haven’t been played. Each team in tier 2 has talent, but plenty of questions. Maybe Brunswick is tier 2?
The bottom 3 have a ways to go to even become average.
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Post by mdhsf1201 on Jul 12, 2023 16:27:01 GMT -2
It appears that Urbana does not have a week 4 game so here goes my guess for the regular season schedule. Everything is subject to change weekly. Linganore @ Oakdale is the game of the year. Frederick and Middletown will slip but will be much better teams come playoff time. Walkersville could be sneaky good. **If the new pro-turf fields don't get done on time expect some crazy movement. 1. Oakdale------8-1 2. Linganore--- 8-1 3. Urbana-------6-2 4. Walkersville- 6-3 5. Middletown- 5-4 6. Brunswick-- 5-4 7. Frederick-- 4-5 8. Tuscarora- --3-6 9. Catoctin- ---2-7 10. TJ------ ---2-7 Curious as to why you have Linganore at 8-1. I’d like to see it, but just wondering what has you predicting then so high.
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Post by mdbubba on Jul 12, 2023 20:19:13 GMT -2
It appears that Urbana does not have a week 4 game so here goes my guess for the regular season schedule. Everything is subject to change weekly. Linganore @ Oakdale is the game of the year. Frederick and Middletown will slip but will be much better teams come playoff time. Walkersville could be sneaky good. **If the new pro-turf fields don't get done on time expect some crazy movement. 1. Oakdale------8-1 2. Linganore--- 8-1 3. Urbana-------6-2 4. Walkersville- 6-3 5. Middletown- 5-4 6. Brunswick-- 5-4 7. Frederick-- 4-5 8. Tuscarora- --3-6 9. Catoctin- ---2-7 10. TJ------ ---2-7 Curious as to why you have Linganore at 8-1. I’d like to see it, but just wondering what has you predicting then so high. What D-1 offered Arneson? The Lancers will be a senior lead team with a very solid OL. If the Lancers can find a real good #2 receiver to go along with Hauptman, then the passing game should do well, as Arneson will be putting up some big numbers running. Expect a normal Lancer D, but they will need to find a much better kicker, as giving good field position away last year hurt them often. It really comes down to Linganore at Oakdale for #1. Both Urbana and Walkersville are hard to predict. New coach at Urbana, but what O will he run? Will Frederick put it together in the 4A/3A come playoff time?
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Post by urbanafan11 on Jul 13, 2023 2:53:58 GMT -2
Curious as to why you have Linganore at 8-1. I’d like to see it, but just wondering what has you predicting then so high. What D-1 offered Arneson? The Lancers will be a senior lead team with a very solid OL. If the Lancers can find a real good #2 receiver to go along with Hauptman, then the passing game should do well, as Arneson will be putting up some big numbers running. Expect a normal Lancer D, but they will need to find a much better kicker, as giving good field position away last year hurt them often. It really comes down to Linganore at Oakdale for #1. Both Urbana and Walkersville are hard to predict. New coach at Urbana, but what O will he run? Will Frederick put it together in the 4A/3A come playoff time? Arnerson was offered by Southern Utah, old Frostburg coach Delane Fitzgerald is running things over there now.
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Post by fredcofootball on Jul 21, 2023 22:15:59 GMT -2
It appears that Urbana does not have a week 4 game so here goes my guess for the regular season schedule. Everything is subject to change weekly. Linganore @ Oakdale is the game of the year. Frederick and Middletown will slip but will be much better teams come playoff time. Walkersville could be sneaky good. **If the new pro-turf fields don't get done on time expect some crazy movement. 1. Oakdale------8-1 2. Linganore--- 8-1 3. Urbana-------6-2 4. Walkersville- 6-3 5. Middletown- 5-4 6. Brunswick-- 5-4 7. Frederick-- 4-5 8. Tuscarora- --3-6 9. Catoctin- ---2-7 10. TJ------ ---2-7 Who do you have Oakdale losing to? I don't see a team on their schedule that will be an issue.
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Post by mdbubba on Jul 22, 2023 10:42:06 GMT -2
It appears that Urbana does not have a week 4 game so here goes my guess for the regular season schedule. Everything is subject to change weekly. Linganore @ Oakdale is the game of the year. Frederick and Middletown will slip but will be much better teams come playoff time. Walkersville could be sneaky good. **If the new pro-turf fields don't get done on time expect some crazy movement. 1. Oakdale------8-1 2. Linganore--- 8-1 3. Urbana-------6-2 4. Walkersville- 6-3 5. Middletown- 5-4 6. Brunswick-- 5-4 7. Frederick-- 4-5 8. Tuscarora- --3-6 9. Catoctin- ---2-7 10. TJ------ ---2-7 Who do you have Oakdale losing to? I don't see a team on their schedule that will be an issue. Maybe their first game at Milford Mill and Linganore really is a toss-up.
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Post by mdhsfbfan on Jul 23, 2023 2:21:52 GMT -2
Who do you have Oakdale losing to? I don't see a team on their schedule that will be an issue. Maybe their first game at Milford Mill and Linganore really is a toss-up. What makes you think the game with Linganore will be a a toss-up? ...not trying to be dismissive of the Lancers, but I'm not clear on what changes the equation here.
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Post by mdbubba on Jul 23, 2023 10:10:35 GMT -2
Maybe their first game at Milford Mill and Linganore really is a toss-up. What makes you think the game with Linganore will be a a toss-up? ...not trying to be dismissive of the Lancers, but I'm not clear on what changes the equation here. Let's look at last year's game. Lancers were only one play from possibly being up 21-7 instead of being tied 14-14. That one INT changed the entire game and maybe the season for the Lancers. OK, fast forward to this year Lancers team. It's a senior dominated team with many kids that will have started for three years. They suffered from growing pains and lack of confidence, but that was last year. Like any team not named QO they have holes to fill, but their bread and butter running game should be really solid. Young Arneson is not so young anymore and the kid is thick and will be running behind an equally thick and experienced OL. No superstar D-1 kids on the OL but a lot of 6-0/285 strong fellas. If and we all know IF is always big, the Lancer QB can play up to his level and the WR's too, then the O will be very potent. The D will be solid no doubt, as in any Lancer D. The kicking game is what I'm most concerned with. Come week 4 we can break down the game. So, what makes Oakdale special this year. We all know what Austin can do as he is an electrifying player. What about the rest of the season and why do you think the Bears can run the table? Losing Doc is gonna hurt IMHO.
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Post by mdhsfbfan on Jul 23, 2023 16:52:16 GMT -2
What makes you think the game with Linganore will be a a toss-up? ...not trying to be dismissive of the Lancers, but I'm not clear on what changes the equation here. Let's look at last year's game. Lancers were only one play from possibly being up 21-7 instead of being tied 14-14. That one INT changed the entire game and maybe the season for the Lancers. OK, fast forward to this year Lancers team. It's a senior dominated team with many kids that will have started for three years. They suffered from growing pains and lack of confidence, but that was last year. Like any team not named QO they have holes to fill, but their bread and butter running game should be really solid. Young Arneson is not so young anymore and the kid is thick and will be running behind an equally thick and experienced OL. No superstar D-1 kids on the OL but a lot of 6-0/285 strong fellas. If and we all know IF is always big, the Lancer QB can play up to his level and the WR's too, then the O will be very potent. The D will be solid no doubt, as in any Lancer D. The kicking game is what I'm most concerned with. Come week 4 we can break down the game. So, what makes Oakdale special this year. We all know what Austin can do as he is an electrifying player. What about the rest of the season and why do you think the Bears can run the table? Losing Doc is gonna hurt IMHO. I didn't think last year's game was very close. It's true Oakdale had a rough start, allowing Linganore to get on the board twice, but they were able to do whatever they wanted once they got rolling. By the end it was pretty ugly and it was certainly not just a matter of one big play not going Linganore's way. From what I can see, both teams had some key losses but they're also bringing back a lot of the same kids. If the Lancers have a bunch of studs coming up from the JV squad, maybe it will be a different story. Otherwise, I would expect the outcome to be similar. Doc leaving is a big loss but I've heard nothing but good things about his replacement. ...and I don't think he was even officially in the mix when they played Linganore last year anyway. The thing I worry most about with Oakdale is the loss of two excellent linemen, Crummit and Haught. I know they had some pretty big kids on the JV squad last year but we'll have to see if they can fill their shoes. Their JV quarterback from last year will be playing receiver and I hear he's looking really good in 7-v-7. So, I think there's a decent chance they'll have the best receiver corps in the county. Hunter Thompson will be an absolute nightmare to cover. My sense is that Milford Mill and Frederick will match-up the best against Oakdale defensively. Teams will need to have a lot of speed in the secondary to cover their receivers and corral Austin when he gets lose. ...and he is gonna get lose. LOL. Stopping the run will be the biggest challenge for Oakdale if they can't replace the big guys they lost up front. We saw how badly it hurt them to lose Crummit in that game against Damascus.
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Post by skipofmoco on Jul 31, 2023 12:16:11 GMT -2
So why did Catoctin fall off so quickly once they won their state title? Full on senior class and no talent after them?
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Post by mdbubba on Jul 31, 2023 12:33:00 GMT -2
So why did Catoctin fall off so quickly once they won their state title? Full on senior class and no talent after them? It's hard to follow a legend coach which the former coach was at Catoctin. And Coach Rich was a JV coach before that. I think it's his third year so this year will tell a lot.
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Post by bigman22 on Aug 1, 2023 23:18:04 GMT -2
So why did Catoctin fall off so quickly once they won their state title? Full on senior class and no talent after them? It's hard to follow a legend coach which the former coach was at Catoctin. And Coach Rich was a JV coach before that. I think it's his third year so this year will tell a lot. It’s also Small School football. Outside of Fort Hill and Dunbar, very few small school teams are able to sustain the elite high level of talent just because their talent pool is smaller to pull from. Usually small schools get a good class of kids every 4/5 years that they build to that groups senior year then wait on the next good group to come through youth league. Look at the last state title for catoctin in 2009, they followed that 14-0 year up with 5-5,3-7,3-7 then 7-4. It’s just how small school ball goes. Another example, watch poolesville this year, they had a good senior class last year and will fall off this year. Brunswick, same way, look at maxpreps the last 15 years, go from 3-7 one year to 11-2/7-4 back to 3/4wins. All over the place.
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Post by lionatheart on Aug 11, 2023 13:08:01 GMT -2
In Walkersville Turf is down!! Not finished-finished but getting close.
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