24-5A Week 8 Predictions

[Rotor Dr]

Let's hear it ladies and gents. Who are your picks and why? Also, who do you see as D1 and D2 reps and why? I'll reserve my pick posting for later.:D

[Oiler1]

I got one pick right last week in this district, so I'll probably get them all wrong this week except Creek won't lose this week :D . Ok, I'm going to pick a couple of upsets this week and why. I'll use district records for review.

B'wood (2-1) at Ball (3-0)....this is a tough one since Bucs lost to Alvin :confused: and its at the Rock. But I'm going say you guys rebound this week since the Tors will be without four players due to some legal issues :eek: .
http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a3a7fd8d4bfbdd7e

Lake (2-2) at Brook (1-2)....this is homecoming for Brook and they have had two weeks to prepare. Gonna go with the upset here because Alvin did it to me last week and Lake has decided to start choking. Besides its Brook's turn to screw with the district standings lol.

P'land (1-2) at Alvin (1-3)....415 yards by Fozzy last week and the Oilers backs are still against the wall. P'land will take this one even if Fozzy has to run the ball 50 times!!! :eek: instead of 36. Proctor will get a few carries I'm sure. Its the simplified version of the Oiler offense from here on out...Fozzy left, Fozzy right and Fozzy middle. Hope there is something left of him for Mack ;) , I could be wrong but thats what it was last week. Don't get me wrong he is fun to watch, fine young man and truly a special athlete.

[lucke]

I got one pick right last week in this district, so I'll probably get them all wrong this week except Creek won't lose this week :D . Ok, I'm going to pick a couple of upsets this week and why. I'll use district records for review.

B'wood (2-1) at Ball (3-0)....this is a tough one since Bucs lost to Alvin :confused: and its at the Rock. But I'm going say you guys rebound this week since the Tors will be without four players due to some legal issues :eek: .
http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a3a7fd8d4bfbdd7e

Lake (2-2) at Brook (1-2)....this is homecoming for Brook and they have had two weeks to prepare. Gonna go with the upset here because Alvin did it to me last week and Lake has decided to start choking. Besides its Brook's turn to screw with the district standings lol.

P'land (1-2) at Alvin (1-3)....415 yards by Fozzy last week and the Oilers backs are still against the wall. P'land will take this one even if Fozzy has to run the ball 50 times!!! :eek: instead of 36. Proctor will get a few carries I'm sure. Its the simplified version of the Oiler offense from here on out...Fozzy left, Fozzy right and Fozzy middle. Hope there is something left of him for Mack ;) , I could be wrong but thats what it was last week. Don't get me wrong he is fun to watch, fine young man and truly a special athlete.

The Tors were without these players last week and didn't have a problem beating Lake. So what's your point?

[Oiler1]

The Tors were without these players last week and didn't have a problem beating Lake. So what's your point?

Only tangible issue I can find with Ball that may sway an upset in B'woods favor, since it serves as a distraction that no team or coach wants to deal with. Its just a upset pick for fun and since I've been wrong just about every week on many games in 24-5A, my picks are worth about as much as a wooden nickel. Take them for what it is worth and make your own. Its not rumor, hear say or conjecture its a news article that may cause Ball to toughen or cause them to take the eye off the ball giving B'wood a window of opportunity. Since the players were not charged until Tuesday, I was not aware of them not playing last week. Either way, I shared a news article and nothing more.

[cmore]

The Tors were without these players last week and didn't have a problem beating Lake. So what's your point?




Yeah the off the feild issue didn't effect the Tors last wk. The coaching staff has to keep them focused and centered on the game on the feild. Hopefully some of those players friends will learn from the others mistakes .

[Oiler99]

looks like we were right about the off field issues involvin ball? can we say discpline now.

[CLFalcon2006]

This is make or break week IMO. If Pearland losses, their out. If Lake looses, their out. The winner of B'Wood-Ball will more than likely win district.

[Oiler1]

This is make or break week IMO. If Pearland losses, their out. If Lake looses, their out. The winner of B'Wood-Ball will more than likely win district.

I'm not sure if its make or break week yet except for Alvin can't afford to lose at all. There is a chance to have a complete mess with alot of 3-3 records in district. This district is about as clear as mud. Ball is in the best shape with a 3-0 record needing only one win to lock playoff spot. Its going to come down to the final week for the final 3 spots if Ball wins this week.

[lucke]

looks like we were right about the off field issues involvin ball? can we say discpline now.

You can anything you like just keep in mind that every school has issues and there are no exceptions to the rule. Until you have experience dealing with the Tors personally don't past judgment on our boys. We have young men on our team that are doing AWESOME thing on the field, in the classroom as well as in the community.

Let's stick to the issue at hand which football. None of the other teams in 24-5A are being stereotyped or so don't stereotype the Tors!

[cmore]

You can anything you like just keep in mind that every school has issues and there are no exceptions to the rule. Until you have experience dealing with the Tors personally don't past judgment on our boys. We have young men on our team that are doing AWESOME thing on the field, in the classroom as well as in the community.

Let's stick to the issue at hand which football. None of the other teams in 24-5A are being stereotyped or so don't stereotype the Tors!



I hear you on that one. But thats all Oiler99 has. His PLand Oilers have hit some bumps in the road. Ball will have a bigger test against B'wood. The Bucs defense is second right behind Balls. If Patino can continue to improve, I like the Tors in this one at home. But home feild advantage hasn't been worth anything this yr.

[Oiler99]

im statin the obvious. im sayin that if galveston had some discipline that they wud undoubtfully a power. they arnt the leading school with players in the nfl for nothing. brazoswoods defense isnt what you have to worry bout. okay so maybe i have some bad examples at the rock. but when u got a team that lines up at the 50 before the game and talks trash then gets beat by 35 with the help of homefield refs, i say get some class.

[CL FALCON]

Here are the locks of the week.


B'wood (2-1) at Ball (3-0)... Ball will roll up the BUC's. Looks like the only team in the district that can take down the Tors is Lake... :-) We want another shot at the mighty Tors Sherriff.

Lake (2-2) at Brook (1-2).. Lake bulls Brook this week and reasserts themselves as a playoff team.... That D-Fense better wake up though over the next couple of weeks.

P'land (1-2) at Alvin (1-3)... P'land lays the law at Alvin as Fozzy get as many yards as he wants. Nobody should want to play P'land after this game as their confidence will be sky high for the remaining games.

[Oiler99]

i dunno i think pearland or maybe creek can knock off ball, as pearland has the 1,2 punch finally healthy and playin consecutive games, and creek has got the atheletes, but i dunno if i would say either are a favor over ball. but ball has toughest schedule left as it has 3 out of the 5 contenders left.

[Rotor Dr]

im statin the obvious. im sayin that if galveston had some discipline that they wud undoubtfully a power. they arnt the leading school with players in the nfl for nothing. brazoswoods defense isnt what you have to worry bout. okay so maybe i have some bad examples at the rock. but when u got a team that lines up at the 50 before the game and talks trash then gets beat by 35 with the help of homefield refs, i say get some class.

Can you elaborate on the trash talking at the 50 and homefield refs? I Haven't been to a varsity game on the Island before. What can the visiting team expect? How about the visiting fans? This will be a very good game no doubt. Outcome will depend on which team plays error free smart football. Depending on which Buc team shows up, if the team that skinned Creek plays like they can I'll go with the Bucs 21-17. If the bunch that lost to Alvin appears it will be Ball 31-10. My .02

[Oiler1]

Can you elaborate on the trash talking at the 50 and homefield refs? I Haven't been to a varsity game on the Island before. What can the visiting team expect? How about the visiting fans? This will be a very good game no doubt. Outcome will depend on which team plays error free smart football. Depending on which Buc team shows up, if the team that skinned Creek plays like they can I'll go with the Bucs 21-17. If the bunch that lost to Alvin appears it will be Ball 31-10. My .02

I haven't seen an problems as a fan. Park in one of the pay areas and not some place off the beaten path in the neighborhood. As far as for the players its typical football, don't see any difference in that respect (its just noise). As far as ref's go, you better beat the Tors out right and not leave it in the hands of the refs to make a call or not make a call at the Rock. Its home field advantage but I've seen the same thing at the Rig and Hopper. I've been fortunate to witness some great games at the Rock and Ball does have quite a history as one of the oldest programs in Galveston County.

[Rotor Dr]

I haven't seen an problems as a fan. Park in one of the pay areas and not some place off the beaten path in the neighborhood. As far as for the players its typical football, don't see any difference in that respect (its just noise). As far as ref's go, you better beat the Tors out right and not leave it in the hands of the refs to make a call or not make a call at the Rock. Its home field advantage but I've seen the same thing at the Rig and Hopper. I've been fortunate to witness some great games at the Rock and Ball does have quite a history as one of the oldest programs in Galveston County.

Where are the pay parking areas? I've parked on the street ( 27th ) outside the stadium for subvarsity games in the past. Did not notice any payparking last year.

[Oiler99]

i odnt htink you will have a problem with the refing as you we had in subvaristy games in years past. but the two yrs i played there, weve seen a 5 down series along with playin a three down one. Weve had a fg go rite down the middle hit the tower behind the goalpost get called no good becuase the refs were not in position under the goalpost but still watchin the line. had 4 holding penalties on us in a row when we socred four striaght plays. the list goes on and on but the varsity games have been decent. The rock is definitely better now then it has been in the past.

[Oiler99]

i dont think you will have a problem with the refing as you we had in subvaristy games in years past. but the two yrs i played there, weve seen a 5 down series along with playin a three down one. Weve had a fg go rite down the middle hit the tower behind the goalpost get called no good becuase the refs were not in position under the goalpost but still watchin the line. had 4 holding penalties on us in a row when we socred four striaght plays. the list goes on and on but the varsity games have been decent. The rock is definitely better now then it has been in the past.

[cmore]

B'Wood 13 - Tors 6
Hard fought game. B'Woods defense stopped the Tors when they had to. Each team only punted once, and Balls punt was a high snap over the punter and B'Wood recovers and gets a fg. 24-5A has Ball and B'Wood tied for 1st. Next wk Ball @ PLand will be another crucial game for both teams. Congrats to B'Wood job well done.

[Oiler99]

looks like ball may slip farther than thought. and also bwood has taken another step to winnin district.

the five team race jus grew to six.

rec. left to play projected. PO
Bwood 3-1 Brook,Lake 4-2 D2
Ball 3-1 PLand,Creek 4-2 D2
Pearland 2-2 Ball,Brook 4-2 D1
Creek 2-2 Alvin,Ball 3-3 D1
Brook 2-2 Bwood,PLand 2-4
Lake 2-3 Bwood 3-3
Alvin 1-4 Creek, 1-5

Key Games
BALL VS. Pearland
CREEK VS. BALL
BWOOD VS. LAKE

but in this district every game effects the projections in a new way.