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Just posted in another thread the team who has the ball last wins. Strength vs weaknesses for both teams. A.I. passing game depends on the QBs accuracy. It’s been suspect this year. I think they pull out a win if he is on. They won’t be able to stop the Delmar running game. The lateral quickness and size on the defensive line is not there. Both teams may not punt all game. Who ever has the ball last wins. Would not be surprised to see 40 plus points scored by both teams. Delmar has not faced a team that throws the ball like A.I. My pick was Howard to win D2 for the same reason. A.I. plays the same way so that’s my pick to win the title.This match isn't ideal for either team.
Dupont is on the smaller size but they do not back down from anyone. They do good job of not letting teams get to the outside with the run and with their CBs and OLBs and they pack the middle with the DL and ILBs. If Delmar's QB can make good decision and plays with his feet and arm that will bode will for Delmar. The pitch will likely not be available as it was against DMA so can Parker and Trader take over the game. I do not believe Delmar has faced a team that will spread them out with the intent to pass the ball. Delmar's safety in their 44 defense is pretty athletic but the CB is very suspect and that is where Dupont will be attacking. Will be interesting to see how Delmar defends AI's 2x2 and 3x1 formations as only Glasgow and Brandywine has shown success limiting Chad Jones from slinging the ball all across the field this season.
Delmar keys to Victory
QB making plays with both feet and arm to open the defense for the other playmakers
Defending Dupont's 3x1 set and screen game
Dupont keys to Victory
Protecting the QB and winning the matchups outside early
No big plays against the option and rollout pass
Just posted in another thread the team who has the ball last wins. Strength vs weaknesses for both teams. A.I. passing game depends on the QBs accuracy. It’s been suspect this year. I think they pull out a win if he is on. They won’t be able to stop the Delmar running game. The lateral quickness and size on the defensive line is not there. Both teams may not punt all game. Who ever has the ball last wins. Would not be surprised to see 40 plus points scored by both teams. Delmar has not faced a team that throws the ball like A.I. My pick was Howard to win D2 for the same reason. A.I. plays the same way so that’s my pick to win the title.
They lack the lateral quickness or skill to get off the block to defend Delmars inside running game with Just the line alone. If they are not getting down the line of scrimmage defending the traps and cross blocks, and the many other looks they will see they can’t stop the inside run game of Navy/DelmarDuPont's QB is fairly accurate especially for a HS QB. I would say 2361 yds 26 TDs 6 Ints with a 58% completion percentage is pretty good. How much more efficient you expect the kid to be. Let's be honest if he was 6 foot or taller people would be saying he is the best QB in the state but since he is on DuPont and only about 5-8/5-9 he is an afterthought.
Now back to the analysis of the game they will be able to defend the run because your analysis is off base. What are you talking about no lateral quickness ,they are smaller quick guys that would be playing fullback or TE/WR, beside having lateral quickness is only necessary if they have to get down the LOS but they don't because as I said they defend their interior with the DL and outside with the OLBs and CBS. That is the same mistake Glasgow made. Thinking because they were smaller they could go 22 and 32 personnel and pound the middle but when that didn't work they trade to speed them outside but DuPont was fast enough to stretch plays to the sideline and Glasgow is bigger and faster than Delmar but offensively handicapped.
Also I'm sorry you made the wrong choice about winning D2 but Howard and DuPont are two completely different teams. Howard is not a passing team.
DuPont's QB is fairly accurate especially for a HS QB. I would say 2361 yds 26 TDs 6 Ints with a 58% completion percentage is pretty good. How much more efficient you expect the kid to be. Let's be honest if he was 6 foot or taller people would be saying he is the best QB in the state but since he is on DuPont and only about 5-8/5-9 he is an afterthought.
Now back to the analysis of the game they will be able to defend the run because your analysis is off base. What are you talking about no lateral quickness ,they are smaller quick guys that would be playing fullback or TE/WR, beside having lateral quickness is only necessary if they have to get down the LOS but they don't because as I said they defend their interior with the DL and outside with the OLBs and CBS. That is the same mistake Glasgow made. Thinking because they were smaller they could go 22 and 32 personnel and pound the middle but when that didn't work they trade to speed them outside but DuPont was fast enough to stretch plays to the sideline and Glasgow is bigger and faster than Delmar but offensively handicapped.
Also I'm sorry you made the wrong choice about winning D2 but Howard and DuPont are two completely different teams. Howard is not a passing team.
They lack the lateral quickness or skill to get off the block to defend Delmars inside running game with Just the line alone. If they are not getting down the line of scrimmage defending the traps and cross blocks, and the many other looks they will see they can’t stop the inside run game of Navy/Delmar
. And I love their QB and also agree that if not for his height he would be considered one of the top QB in the state. 58 percent would be great in this game and as long as they were throws down the field. He at times has missed wide open guys that he can’t miss this game. Howard and A.I. both pass the ball significantly more then any other team in D2. Howard not being a pass only team does not Change that. Playoff football is about match ups. Defending the pass for most teams in D2 would be hard. This is why I’m picking them. They bring a dimension other teams have not seen. Much like Delamars running game. A.I. won’t stop Delmar’s running game, and Delmar won’t stop A.I. passing game. I give the edge to A.I. because of that. Don’t make the mistake of comparing size and speed of Delmar to Glasgow or any other team. They are way faster then you realize. And I’m sure the DMA linemen who has two starters with division one offers can tell you they are not small up front on The Defenseive Line. A.I. passing game still is the difference it should Be a wild one for sure but I’m standing by my pick with A.I. If the QB plays well and is in the 60 percent range with completions down the field with no INT they win.
wow, great post on this thread!! I still think that Delmar will blitz and play well vs their short passing game. Where Delmar struggles is deep ball down the sideline. But that ball is hard to complete consistently. AI will have their hands full vs Delmar's blitz, if the qb can make the blitz miss, he will have good match ups.
Hearn and his staff will have Delmar prepared for the passing attack. Delmar also has a ball hawk at safety in Trader. I believe he has 4 interceptions in the last 3 games. If Delmar wins the turnover battle I don't see this being a 1 score game.
Glasgow?? The team that lost to Indian River? Indian River who won one game this year (even losing to Seaford). I find it humorous that you would compare Glasgow to Delmar this year. Delmar is faster than I have seen them in a long time. The defense flies to the ball. They will be well prepared and are always a disciplined team. The Coaches will make any necessary in game adjustments to AI's offense. Delmar is peaking at the right time and playing with a ton of confidence.
Prep... I said with line and ILB. Their DL does a good job of slanting and spilling a lot of plays making runners bounce to the edge. ILBs play down hill cleaning up the mess. Delmar is solid but not Navy. DMA shut down the inside run with 5 players with heavy spills from the 3 DL they have expect the same from AI. If they do what they have been doing all year the traps and off tackle cross block plays won't be there initially.
Not sure where you are getting your stats from but Howard passes the ball on avg about 8-10 times a game significantly less than half of its own conference. Definitely less than St. Mark's maybe Caravel. DMA this year but not significantly more than any other team in D2. If the QB does't hit on a big play he is nowhere near 100 yds passing. AI does pass the ball down field probably more than anyone in the state outside of Smyrna, Poly and Brandywine. Defending the pass for most Delaware teams period is hard most schools play cover 3 or many and are fundamentally horrible but that is another topic. Not sure why you say I made a mistake comparing size and speed of Delmar to Glasgow. I've seen both teams play live and video. Glasgow size and team speed is greater than Delmar that is not debatable it's fact but Delmar is by far the better team primarily because Glasgow's offense is non-existent. And please don't praise the big DMA lineman especially on defense because their size means nothing they play to high, have bad technique, no explosion and bad feet on the defensive side of the ball. Besides blocking is less about physical strength especially HS (Unless you have a stud Dlineman) and below but more about technique which Delmar does very well.
good point, my opinion is they won’t try and run that much. Quick throws , can Delmar rush the QB, without the blitz? Another unknownI have not seen AI, so I guess the biggest question I have is simple. Can they run enough to keep the Delmar defense honest? Because if they can't they will be in trouble.
I have not seen AI, so I guess the biggest question I have is simple. Can they run enough to keep the Delmar defense honest? Because if they can't they will be in trouble.
One of he Delmar peeps would obviously be most prepared to answer it, but what the hell it's Thanksgiving eve and I am on my second libation. I think AI can't be one dimensional, that is the key. I would suspect Delmar would come out with a heavy zone combo coverage look, alternating between over and under based on down and distance. IF Delmar can maintain the clock, I suspect they won't mind giving up a few yards and apply pressure and different looks at key moments.good point, my opinion is they won’t try and run that much. Quick throws , can Delmar rush the QB, without the blitz? Another unknown
I did not see the IR game how did Glasgow lose to that team ?
And if they are spilling like you say then it could be interesting. You know how HS kids are tho when being left unblocked do they do they stay disciplined. Our observations or mine at least are on very limited game film and in person evaluation. You seem to know the small details of how A.I. defends. So I will defer to your knowledge on that. We both agree that A.I. probably wins a close one
Terrible for AI there playing the best team in DIV 2. I am a upstate Guy. But Delmar is a impressive Machine.Delmar 44-7
Delmar will dominate. Good job by AI to beat Howard but the party is over now.
DMA is the King of D2. Multiple conference championships.Friends is the Rodney Dangerfield of DIAA D2 football.... no respect lol
DMA is better than Delmar.No analysis needed
Delmar is much bettter than AI.
44-12 Delmar
But it's Blue Hen. A joke in D2DMA is the King of D2. Multiple conference championships.
You meant to say is better than ai cause they would never beat delmar.DMA is better than Delmar.