East Region Playoff Discussion

[fan of d3]

I agree about him being a little off with the dissapointment....hell a trip to the elite 8 is somethin to be proud of and will help recruiting big time...

[pg04]

Especially losing to Rowan.  Not many Eastern Teams have beaten the Profs in the playoffs.

[The Truth 00]

yea but you'd be surprised by their defense at times. i know the stats don't favor them much but they've made some stops this year when it mattered. its weird with springfield...whenever they have good offenses, their defenses aren't nearly as good. however, whenever they have a solid defense, their offense hasn't been good. its pretty random.

but yes, if their offense is clicking, they could beat anyone in this bracket, including rowan. teams have to prepare so differently than any other game with the option.

[Tags]

I think Springfield is the one team in the Region that could be a Complete Surprise by winning the Region, or a complete disappointment if they lose in the second round.  But the point that Defense wins in the playoffs is a strong one.

Now you've done it ... Out come the SC "our defense is unfairly picked on" arguments - take cover!!!

[pg04]

Well unfortunately I do know that Springfield's D can be good at times... Holding Brockport to 3 points (Even though The port didn't have a stellar offense, it's still holding a team to a FG).... The problem is they've been absolutely horrendous at other times.

[The Truth 00]

tags, i didn't say that at all....they've been extremely vulnerable at times and at other times have looked good...bottom line: inconsistency. they've shown glimpses but are still too vulnerable and predictable.  i'm just saying they aren't as bad as advertised (they aren't good either) springfield goes as their offense goes

[pg04]

I think I can live with the "they aren't as bad as we think" argument.  Hell maybe they'll pitch a shutout on curry this weekend!

[The Truth 00]

lets not push it bport

[Tags]

I'm just saying that tomorrow morning this board will be crawling w/ Hey Pride posters defending their D till the death!

[pg04]

lets not push it bport

Haha +K for that, at least you are honest about that.  I wish I knew a little more about Curry. I'll have to do some research.

[The Truth 00]

no chance of that happening...i think there's maybe 4 or 5 sc posters...and they all know that the offense carries the squad and the defense gets it done when they have to.

i'm pretty sure people will be going off on me tomorrow but if everyone reads what i wrote, they will know realize i'm not "pumping up" their d.

[Tags]

On the other hand I don't doubt for a minute that their Offense is capbable of carrying them ... to a point.

I guarantee someone wises up & puts 9 guys in the box & makes Sharpe put it in the air... Then it will get interesting. Sort of what Ithaca did to them... stuffed the box on the first two downs & made them throw on 3rd and 5 all day.

[pg04]

I think only Rowan and Wilkes will be able to get away with that and still survive, But I guess we'll see.

[Tags]

I know what's coming next, but I'd still put Fisher's defense up against any defense in the East ... And I'm not taking anything away from Rowan, I know they are a great defense.

[Tags]

It's been a pleasure, and despite my recent history of post-departure postings I'm in need of sleep.

Talk tomorrow.