Knightsfan_01 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Alright, the week both teams have had circled on their calendars all year is here! Big NE 8 matchup against two top 10 4A teams with the winner most definitely being the conference champ. Leo is probably out for blood with the way their last 2 seasons have ended in sectionals. Looking forward to the Barstool trash talk lol. However this game ends it will probably be close. Also probably just a precursor to a matchup in sectionals as well. Who ya got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsfan_01 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 I’m also not trying to be a complete Homer and look at this matchup objectively lol. For now I’ll refrain from a projection. Just curious on others’ opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuccaguy Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Knightsfan_01 said: Alright, the week both teams have had circled on their calendars all year is here! Big NE 8 matchup against two top 10 4A teams with the winner most definitely being the conference champ. Leo is probably out for blood with the way their last 2 seasons have ended in sectionals. Looking forward to the Barstool trash talk lol. However this game ends it will probably be close. Also probably just a precursor to a matchup in sectionals as well. Who ya got? Coach Sauder dominating the match, but in the end...Coach Amstutz pulls a folding chair from ringside and gets in a shot. Ends with a DQ. And they sign a rematch contract for a later date. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Being a spectator, retired from the sidelines, I have seen both teams play. I give Leo the edge in this one. Their o line is just dominant. They are big, strong, and move well. They are also very physical. They are looking to punish anyone in their way. I also know from experience that few coaches prepare their team for a game better than Coach Amstutz and his staff. They do a great job of putting defenses in a bind with formations and motions, knowing where you have to set your strength on defense. Looking forward to seeing a great game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 If this isn’t the game of the week, it should be. Two good and well conditioned teams, capable of playing for a championship. Out of the north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospect Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Should be a great game on Friday in Kendallville. Both teams have established dominate run games, but both teams are about to have their biggest tests so far this season. Leo's line is dominate and with Livingston and Allen playing on both sides of the ball we will see what EN's line is made of. EN will also need to watch for the trick plays, seems like every year Leo is able to catch them sleeping with some sort of trick play. First team to get to 28 wins this one. I'll take Leo 28-14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsfan_01 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 I think it’s going to come down to defensive play from both teams. Both offenses are going to put points on the board. I think it comes down to some crucial 3rd/4th down stops and maybe some takeaways for both teams. I think one of the defenses will win this game for their team. Leo will run the ball with effectiveness as they always do. EN lost both middle line backers from last year, which so far hasn’t been an issue, but facing the Leo ground attack will be a huge challenge for them. I think that could be a point of worry for EN. I could see Leo going up early then EN having to play catch-up. I know Leo’s run D is stout but I think EN will still be able to move the ball on the ground. So how is the Leo secondary? I know they have Crawford but can they cover 4/5 legit receiving threats at once? EN has a lot of weapons and the offense is wide open compared to their last meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospect Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Knightsfan_01 said: I know Leo’s run D is stout but I think EN will still be able to move the ball on the ground. So how is the Leo secondary? I know they have Crawford but can they cover 4/5 legit receiving threats at once? EN has a lot of weapons and the offense is wide open compared to their last meeting. Leo's secondary is pretty good. Crawford matches up well with Zolman and will limit the fade balls EN likes to throw. If it comes down to the passing attack how comfortable are they going to be with the sophomore QB? Leo will get pressure on him during obvious passing situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsfan_01 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 22 minutes ago, Prospect said: Leo's secondary is pretty good. Crawford matches up well with Zolman and will limit the fade balls EN likes to throw. If it comes down to the passing attack how comfortable are they going to be with the sophomore QB? Leo will get pressure on him during obvious passing situations. Extremely comfortable I would say. I know DJ and and their pass rush is legit but I would assume game plan and play calling could alleviate a lot of pressure on him. But I’ve also seen him stand in the pocket and deliver some very well thrown balls with pressure in his face/getting hit. He’s a tough runner when he pulls it down as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 This will chess match for the coaches. We’ll see who gets it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Leo (4-0) at East Noble (3-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, East Noble. COACHES: Jared Sauder, 132-41 in 16th year at Leo. Luke Amstutz, 82-25 in 10th year at East Noble, 108-40 in 14th year overall. SAGARIN RATINGS: Leo, 82.65, 27th overall, 4th in 4A. East Noble, 72.37, 51st overall, 10th in 4A. LAST OUTING: Leo defeated New Haven, 53-14. East Noble defeated DeKalb, 45-7. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Leo 7-9. East Noble 1-11. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: East Noble, 6-3 LAST MEETING: East Noble, 10-0, Nov. 6, 2020, sectional. jh PREDICTION: Leo, 38-31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 The makings of a ot game, lions favored at East Noble. Hmmm…. prediction- Kendallville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsfan_01 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 How are those JH predictions made anyway? Did I read the ratings difference plus 2 pts to the home team? If that’s the case I assume it would be different if the Northwood game wasn’t cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsfan_01 Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Summit City Sports will be streaming the game on YouTube. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospect Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) https://outsidethehuddle.net/2021/09/16/oth-game-of-the-week-leo-at-east-noble/ Nice article on this match up. For people unfamiliar with players on either side, this does a decent job of highlighting some of the key players on both sides. Edited September 16, 2021 by Prospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsfan_01 Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Game day! Here’s to both teams playing a clean game and everyone coming out healthy on the other side. It’s going to be a battle for sure! A defensive stop at the end wins it! EN wins 31-27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 7 hours ago, Knightsfan_01 said: Game day! Here’s to both teams playing a clean game and everyone coming out healthy on the other side. It’s going to be a battle for sure! A defensive stop at the end wins it! EN wins 31-27 Let’s go kendallville! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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