SMCC (3-0) is coming off of a 40-7 thrashing of Huron while Grosse Ile (2-1) rebounded nicely with a 42-7 victory over Flat Rock. The Falcons won last season’s match up 29-8 and have won three of the last five in the rivalry.
Grosse Ile will welcome Andrew Mitroka back into the line up against the Falcons. Sophomore Justin Moores led the Red Devils to the blowout of Flat Rock. The defense was able to step up and play well and will certainly be needed against SMCC’s powerful offense.
While everyone seems to focus on SMCC’s powerful offense, the defense has quietly led the way for the Falcons this season. The defense looked very good against the two pretty good offenses of Tecumseh and Huron. Tha Falcons have used a solid scheme, good speed and physicality while giving up just 6.7 ppg.
Before the season started I thought this could be a real barn burner. I think SMCC is better than everyone thought while Grosse Ile may not be the team they were a year ago this time. The Red Devils do have a chance because of Mitroka and a pretty solid defense, but I think this SMCC’s game to lose. Prediction: SMCC 35 Grosse Ile 13.
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I agree, that's why you play the game. You never know. GI is a solid program, a great game plan can do the trick sometimes. See it in all sports all the time.
GI 30 SMCC 27
Theres plenty of state caliber football teams that get beat or upset, never winning their league or the state title. SMCC has had three in the last 10 years. Just a fact. Thats why you play the game. Football is awesome for that!
SMCC thinks they are world beaters after beating Huron in a game that was a lot closer than what the scoreboard said. GI will be fired up tonight and shock SMCC.
Just like 2 years ago SMCC was up at half and GI made the correct adjustments at halftime and beat them. I think the same thing will happen this year, SMCC will get up early take it easy and GI will dominate in the 2nd half after they make their adjustments.
GI will surprise SMCC tonight. Mitroka will have an awesome game after some much needed rest last week.
Don't be surprised when the Falcons leave the Island with their heads down. SMCC comes back down to earth this week!
GI 28 SMCC 27
I disagree with all of those saying that GI will shut down SMCC. Do you know what kind of team you're dealing with? SMCC is ranked 2nd in division 6, and would be 1st if it weren't for Ithaca.
-They have undoubtedly the best defense in the Huron League. They shut down two good offenses in Tecumseh and Huron, allowing only 20 points between the two. From was I see, GI's offense is just about as good as Huron's, if not worse. I don't see any chance of them doing well against the Falcon defense.
-SMCC probably has the best offense in the Huron League too. With 3 threatening back in Lamour, Lako, and Carribino, it becomes very hard to guess who the ball will be going to next. Not mention the much improved passing game of SMCC. Windham can throw dimes and Vuich is a great WR.
With that being said, I think the prediction for this game was generous toward GI.
SMCC - 42
GI - 7
My kids team runs the spread and so does 4 other teams in the league of 7 teams. It is very easy to teach as well. 1 back to hand off to and simple routes for the wr.
You still didn't answer the question I asked.
-bn
No difference between the Full House or Straight T.
Im just trying to understand what you wrote... so I quote what was said, so you know what I am referring to. Then I ask the question. Your post didn't make sense so I wanted some clarification.
-bn
Actually SMCC runs the straight T.
Why do u always feel the need to re-quote and grade everyone elses comments. That's annoying. Just make your own comment.
The T is simple, my sons grade school team runs it. It is the easiest offense to teach and the easiest to make adjustments too.
SMCC is very good at it, especially the deception part, but it can be stopped like any other offense with the right plan.
"SMCC's offense is very basic. If GI can read that often enough, they can load up the box on the run plays and line up there DB's to keep an eye on Vuich. Got to have a safety back to step up in case Vuich burns the DB. Not sure of GI's talent level on defense, but with the right plan SMCC can be stopped. Need to go over the X's and O's a little more when you play CC. But it can be done.
Go GI !!!"
You seem to contradict yourself here.
If CC's offense is so very basic as you claim in your opening statement then why does one need to go over the X's and O's a little more when you play them?
Many people who are casual viewers of HS football confuse the T with simple, basic, plain.
It is however quite the contrary if you know football and scheme.
So many blocking techniques, so many blocking schemes, so many options as to who gets it and how. You cant find the ball half the time.
The Full House T is quite complex and beautiful in my opinion.
-bn