itiswhatitis Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Even before the tournament draw a lot of people felt this was Mater Dei's sectional to lose, and the big dog is still standing at the top of the heap. Basically the only question was who would be their opponent in the final. A good majority of fans felt it would be Tell City, but the virus reared its ugly head and changed those plans. Others felt it would be Linton and here they are hosting MD this Friday night for the hardware. Since moving up to 2A this will be Linton's first opportunity to play for the sectional championship. They have lost in the first or second rounds in previous years. Harrell is predicting a 28 - 24 Mater Dei win. With their SOS and their record against that SOS, who could argue with that prediction? Since losing to North Knox, the Miners have played some really good ball the past few weeks. However, they will need to protect the ball and keep the penalties low. The offense, defense, AND special teams will all have to contribute if they are to stay in the game and even have a chance to win it. Playing for (and winning) sectional 40 is nothing new to MD. For them this is, "been there, done that". I am looking forward to a good game. Good health to all players, coaches, and fans. Edited October 31, 2020 by itiswhatitis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDAlum82 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Looks like this will be another good game. Both teams are playing some of their best football and have improved over the last 6 games, or so. If I understand correctly, Linton plays on natural grass so field conditions could play a role. Weather is supposed to oblige, with little rain in forecast. So as long as field has not been torn up too much over course of season, playing conditions should not be a factor. Any idea if fans will be allowed or if game will be live-streamed on internet? Would love to be able to "see" this one, even we cannot attend in person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itiswhatitis Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, MDAlum82 said: Looks like this will be another good game. Both teams are playing some of their best football and have improved over the last 6 games, or so. If I understand correctly, Linton plays on natural grass so field conditions could play a role. Weather is supposed to oblige, with little rain in forecast. So as long as field has not been torn up too much over course of season, playing conditions should not be a factor. Any idea if fans will be allowed or if game will be live-streamed on internet? Would love to be able to "see" this one, even we cannot attend in person. I have heard the fans "decision" will be made by Wednesday. The field was a bit on the wet side last night from Thursday's rain, but from what I could see it didn't get too torn up. This is the year that Linton only played 3 home games on their schedule and every week the weather was dry. So I am guessing the field won't be all that bad for this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itiswhatitis Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, itiswhatitis said: I have heard the fans "decision" will be made by Wednesday. The field was a bit on the wet side last night from Thursday's rain, but from what I could see it didn't get too torn up. This is the year that Linton only played 3 home games on their schedule and every week the weather was dry. So I am guessing the field won't be all that bad for this game. Sorry for the typo. That should have said Linton played 4 home games NOT 3. My bad. But the weather was dry all 4 games. Didn't get much rain this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 This is an toss up game in my opinion, Linton and MD is playing good ball right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I’ll take MD by 10. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron_Junkie Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Should be a dandy. Will fans be allowed in to watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I will take MD on an FG, might be an back and forth game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hick Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 5 hours ago, tango said: I’ll take MD by 10. I'll take the Miners by 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshiners Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, hick said: I'll take the Miners by 10. I’ll take MD by 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhpatriot04 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Moonshiners said: I’ll take MD by 11 Goebel by 12. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtut Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 20 hours ago, Gridiron_Junkie said: Should be a dandy. Will fans be allowed in to watch? We won't know about that until later in the week. It will be live streamed on GCSN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itiswhatitis Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 So far it is looking like people are taking MD by 3 - 12 points. Harrell picks them by 4. As I said earlier, the Miners will need to play mistake free. Nothing like last year when the very first play of the game was a pick 6 TD for MD and the game just went downhill from there for the Miners The Miners need to make MD earn it and not give up any gifts. That should make the game a bit more interesting and more than likely keep things closer. We all know MD is the better team, but in a close game you just sometimes never know. A bounce here, a bounce there and the team that was supposed to win, doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hick Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, itiswhatitis said: So far it is looking like people are taking MD by 3 - 12 points. False. I said Miners by 10. After further analysis, I'm leaning Miners by 13. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globemstr3 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) It's just a shame very few can be there. This has the makings of Sea Biscuit vs War Admiral. It really does. Edited November 1, 2020 by globemstr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron_Junkie Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 9 hours ago, kingtut said: We won't know about that until later in the week. It will be live streamed on GCSN. I hope so. I just know a that I haven't been able to go watch my team play all year. The live streams are good, when they are on and work ( no coverage last week and the week before the coverage quit playing halfway through the first quarter and didn't come back on.) But, it's just not the same. Anyhow good luck to both teams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapSeats Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 West Side Catholics 35 Greene County All Stars 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvigo13 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I really wanna see Linton win this game. Just not sure they do. I think it'll be close to the end. I'm gonna say MD 28, Linton 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itiswhatitis Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 These teams have played each other the past 2 years in the tournament. 2 years ago at Linton Mater Dei won, 40-21. Last year at the Reitz Bowl Mater Dei won 44-20. So for the third year in a row they will face each other only this time it's for the sectional championship. Here's hoping there's no 40 points laid down this year. The Miners are a very young team but have played the past several weeks like a veteran team. They need to continue that type of play to be in this game. This is for the sectional title. There should be no need for motivation. These are the kind of games you remember for your lifetime. This is going to be a l-o-n-g week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtut Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 9 hours ago, CheapSeats said: West Side Catholics 35 Greene County All Stars 20 Our Dugger boys are from Sullivan County. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappy Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 9 hours ago, CheapSeats said: West Side Catholics 35 Greene County All Stars 20 I'd say there might be a Posey County or Gibson County Catholic in there as well. Feeder schools in three counties and I doubt they all consider themselves west siders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2017statechamps Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Pulling for the Miners here. 28-27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapSeats Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, kingtut said: Our Dugger boys are from Sullivan County. 🙂 3 minutes ago, Cappy said: I'd say there might be a Posey County or Gibson County Catholic in there as well. Feeder schools in three counties and I doubt they all consider themselves west siders Its safe to say that both teams have more of a regional type roster as opposed to a small town team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat1992 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, CheapSeats said: Its safe to say that both teams have more of a regional type roster as opposed to a small town team. Who said MD was a small town team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapSeats Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just now, Wildcat1992 said: Who said MD was a small town team? No one did, just not your traditional small school 2A team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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