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Post by Nomad on Nov 20, 2018 19:29:44 GMT -2
Country roads...take me home... Clopper Road, Gaithersburg |
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Post by flarin89 on Nov 20, 2018 19:36:45 GMT -2
Don't like the public vs private school match up's privates can hand pick who they want publics have to take what's there.
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Post by mocofan on Dec 8, 2018 21:03:00 GMT -2
I have been thinking more about the new playoff proposal. I know MANY are skeptical about eight teams qualifying in each region, as it will "water down" the accomplishment of qualifying for the playoffs. Here are some thoughts:
Many point to the fact that the first round games will create some severe blowouts - particularly the #1/#8 and #2/#7 games. This is certainly very true. However, I think in many regions, the #3/#6 and #4/#5 games have the potential to be very competitive games. Which would mean that likely, just under half of the games will be competitive in this round (some of the #3/#6 matchups will certainly not be very competitive).
In an average regular season week, I would guess that the percentage of competitive games is even lower than that. Essentially, we are taking the bottom few teams from each region out of the schedule for the week. So this week, while not very competitive for the very best teams, will be more competitive on the whole than your average regular season week.
It also allows for the middle teams (#3 through #6) to really have the opportunity to settle it on the field, rather than relying on points to determine the 3rd and 4th teams to qualify.
Think of it this way - consider this Week 10, and having these 3-6 teams play each other for the right to qualify for Week 11, which was once the regional semifinals/first round.
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Post by damascusmom on Dec 9, 2018 23:24:15 GMT -2
Country roads...take me home... Martinsburg knows better than to go at QO, but they do want Damascus, can not tell you how many Martinsburg parents have told me that Martinsburg could easily beat Damascus. I'd love to see that matchup, as I've been around both programs. |
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Post by aTribeCalledFSU on Dec 9, 2018 23:33:12 GMT -2
I have not heard anything about QO or NW renewing their games with the private schools or searching for other out of county opponents. I heard QO may be looking for a Baltimore County or NoVa opponent, or keeping a Private on the sched. If QO wants a Baltimore County team, they need look no further than Franklin. You already know. 3 Rings vs. 3 Rings.... The War of the Rings. Even though some of QO's rings are a bit duster than Franklin's. 😉 |
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Post by mdbubba on Dec 9, 2018 23:54:57 GMT -2
I heard QO may be looking for a Baltimore County or NoVa opponent, or keeping a Private on the sched. If QO wants a Baltimore County team, they need look no further than Franklin. You already know. 3 Rings vs. 3 Rings.... The War of the Rings. Even though some of QO's rings are a bit duster than Franklin's. 😉 Franklin has a quaint field with some nice atmosphere. |
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Post by frosty on Dec 10, 2018 1:35:12 GMT -2
I have been thinking more about the new playoff proposal. I know MANY are skeptical about eight teams qualifying in each region, as it will "water down" the accomplishment of qualifying for the playoffs. Here are some thoughts: Many point to the fact that the first round games will create some severe blowouts - particularly the #1/#8 and #2/#7 games. This is certainly very true. However, I think in many regions, the #3/#6 and #4/#5 games have the potential to be very competitive games. Which would mean that likely, just under half of the games will be competitive in this round (some of the #3/#6 matchups will certainly not be very competitive). In an average regular season week, I would guess that the percentage of competitive games is even lower than that. Essentially, we are taking the bottom few teams from each region out of the schedule for the week. So this week, while not very competitive for the very best teams, will be more competitive on the whole than your average regular season week. It also allows for the middle teams (#3 through #6) to really have the opportunity to settle it on the field, rather than relying on points to determine the 3rd and 4th teams to qualify. Think of it this way - consider this Week 10, and having these 3-6 teams play each other for the right to qualify for Week 11, which was once the regional semifinals/first round. Agreed with this, given that Cburg and RM were battling for the 4th seed instead of RM vs Blair & Cburg vs PB deciding who makes it in. Instead it’s a head to head decision to determine who goes farther. |
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Post by rudywasoffsides on Dec 11, 2018 3:42:34 GMT -2
I have been thinking more about the new playoff proposal. I know MANY are skeptical about eight teams qualifying in each region, as it will "water down" the accomplishment of qualifying for the playoffs. Here are some thoughts: Many point to the fact that the first round games will create some severe blowouts - particularly the #1/#8 and #2/#7 games. This is certainly very true. However, I think in many regions, the #3/#6 and #4/#5 games have the potential to be very competitive games. Which would mean that likely, just under half of the games will be competitive in this round (some of the #3/#6 matchups will certainly not be very competitive). In an average regular season week, I would guess that the percentage of competitive games is even lower than that. Essentially, we are taking the bottom few teams from each region out of the schedule for the week. So this week, while not very competitive for the very best teams, will be more competitive on the whole than your average regular season week. It also allows for the middle teams (#3 through #6) to really have the opportunity to settle it on the field, rather than relying on points to determine the 3rd and 4th teams to qualify. Think of it this way - consider this Week 10, and having these 3-6 teams play each other for the right to qualify for Week 11, which was once the regional semifinals/first round. IT takes away money from the schools.... they now lose out on a whole playoff game money. |
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Post by lhslancerfan on Dec 11, 2018 9:50:40 GMT -2
I have been thinking more about the new playoff proposal. I know MANY are skeptical about eight teams qualifying in each region, as it will "water down" the accomplishment of qualifying for the playoffs. Here are some thoughts: Many point to the fact that the first round games will create some severe blowouts - particularly the #1/#8 and #2/#7 games. This is certainly very true. However, I think in many regions, the #3/#6 and #4/#5 games have the potential to be very competitive games. Which would mean that likely, just under half of the games will be competitive in this round (some of the #3/#6 matchups will certainly not be very competitive). In an average regular season week, I would guess that the percentage of competitive games is even lower than that. Essentially, we are taking the bottom few teams from each region out of the schedule for the week. So this week, while not very competitive for the very best teams, will be more competitive on the whole than your average regular season week. It also allows for the middle teams (#3 through #6) to really have the opportunity to settle it on the field, rather than relying on points to determine the 3rd and 4th teams to qualify. Think of it this way - consider this Week 10, and having these 3-6 teams play each other for the right to qualify for Week 11, which was once the regional semifinals/first round. IT takes away money from the schools.... they now lose out on a whole playoff game money. It shouldn't have that much of an impact monetarily on the schools. I believe that the money from the 1st round games will be split amongst the schools to help offset the cost of a lost 10th regular season game. The MPSSAA will then receive the money from the remaining 4 rounds, as it is now. Some of the schools that have pretty low attendance may actually make out better this way. |
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Post by mocofan on Dec 11, 2018 15:10:25 GMT -2
IT takes away money from the schools.... they now lose out on a whole playoff game money. It shouldn't have that much of an impact monetarily on the schools. I believe that the money from the 1st round games will be split amongst the schools to help offset the cost of a lost 10th regular season game. The MPSSAA will then receive the money from the remaining 4 rounds, as it is now. Some of the schools that have pretty low attendance may actually make out better this way. Correct. Also - think of it this way... Each school loses one home game every other year (and one away game every other year). On average, losing a half a home game and a half an away game per season. So the school will lose the revenue from half of a home game. But also not have to pay the cost (transportation) of half an away game. Also to note, my guess is that every school in the state will continue to schedule its biggest rivals. If anything, the game each school drops from its schedule will be one of its lower annually attended games, which will mitigate the loss in revenue. |
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Post by GiveEmTheD on Dec 11, 2018 15:44:50 GMT -2
Country roads...take me home... Martinsburg knows better than to go at QO, but they do want Damascus, can not tell you how many Martinsburg parents have told me that Martinsburg could easily beat Damascus. I'd love to see that matchup, as I've been around both programs. had a former martinsburg coach sitting in front of us at the oakdale-damascus game, and he said that martinsburg would beat both teams via the running clock. Sure, i get home town bias, but theres no way Martinsburg is that good. I watched film on Martinsburg and I think Martinsburg-damasus would be a good game... I would really love to see that happen, because Martinsburg parents and coaches love to come to damascus games and talk trash about how "good" football is in WV. In reality, there is really only one or two great teams in WV as a whole, and they just happen to be one of them. |
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Post by damascusmom on Dec 11, 2018 15:55:01 GMT -2
Martinsburg knows better than to go at QO, but they do want Damascus, can not tell you how many Martinsburg parents have told me that Martinsburg could easily beat Damascus. I'd love to see that matchup, as I've been around both programs. had a former martinsburg coach sitting in front of us at the oakdale-damascus game, and he said that martinsburg would beat both teams via the running clock. Sure, i get home town bias, but theres no way Martinsburg is that good. I watched film on Martinsburg and I think Martinsburg-damasus would be a good game... I would really love to see that happen, because Martinsburg parents and coaches love to come to damascus games and talk trash about how "good" football is in WV. In reality, there is really only one or two great teams in WV as a whole, and they just happen to be one of them. I don't agree with how the Martinsburg program is run. And don't feel that those kids, because of how its run, have the mental focus that Damascus players have. The parents leave something less than desirable with their attitudes as well. At away games I know some Martinsburg parents will sit in the homes team stands to reduce embarrassment of how their teams "fans" act. |
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Post by Nomad on Dec 11, 2018 16:10:10 GMT -2
Martinsburg knows better than to go at QO, but they do want Damascus, can not tell you how many Martinsburg parents have told me that Martinsburg could easily beat Damascus. I'd love to see that matchup, as I've been around both programs. had a former martinsburg coach sitting in front of us at the oakdale-damascus game, and he said that martinsburg would beat both teams via the running clock. Sure, i get home town bias, but theres no way Martinsburg is that good. I watched film on Martinsburg and I think Martinsburg-damasus would be a good game... I would really love to see that happen, because Martinsburg parents and coaches love to come to damascus games and talk trash about how "good" football is in WV. In reality, there is really only one or two great teams in WV as a whole, and they just happen to be one of them. If im not mistaken, the last time Martinsurg played a good MD school was Westminster in 2012. Westminster won 36-33. The Owls would go on to lose in the state semis to QO 21-19. |
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Post by lions90 on Dec 15, 2018 14:52:03 GMT -2
I was at that Martinsburg v. Westminster game and there was clearly questionable calls all happening in favor of Westminster. Not going to be popular opinion here but only team Martinsburg struggles beating from Maryland (public) this past season would have been is Oakdale.
This past team was their best team by far through the years. Yes, they beat Damascus with a running clock. They were that good this year. No other sport really matters there (except boys basketball) and has 3A numbers to reload every year. No recruiting happening but many kids/families find a way to ball there.
Now, moving forward rumor has it their HC will be hanging it up after next year no matter how next season goes. Pretty sure they have an accomplished HC already lined up to fill the spot.
All I'm trying to say is I wouldn't go disrespecting what they have going on down there because they line up against whoever.
WV high school football is weak compared to MD as a whole but improving while I think numbers falling more and more in MD. So in conclusion, another what if scenario we love to debate. Oh, question I always had is why did Westminster never return the favor and go down to Martinsburg?
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Post by damascusmom on Dec 15, 2018 14:59:10 GMT -2
I was at that Martinsburg v. Westminster game and there was clearly questionable calls all happening in favor of Westminster. Not going to be popular opinion here but only team Martinsburg struggles beating from Maryland (public) this past season would have been is Oakdale. This past team was their best team by far through the years. Yes, they beat Damascus with a running clock. They were that good this year. No other sport really matters there (except boys basketball) and has 3A numbers to reload every year. No recruiting happening but many kids/families find a way to ball there. Now, moving forward rumor has it their HC will be hanging it up after next year no matter how next season goes. Pretty sure they have an accomplished HC already lined up to fill the spot. All I'm trying to say is I wouldn't go disrespecting what they have going on down there because they line up against whoever. WV high school football is weak compared to MD as a whole but improving while I think numbers falling more and more in MD. So in conclusion, another what if scenario we love to debate. Oh, question I always had is why did Westminster never return the favor and go down to Martinsburg? I was told last year by several Martinsburg parents that Damascus would not have a 3peat at states and there's no way they'd be undeafted for long....well a 3rd consecutive ring and another undeafted season here we are. Having been around both programs (raising kids in both programs) Martinsburg lacks the discipline of Damascus and that's why I think Damascus would beat them any time. |
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