Mtown vs HVT
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man I can't wait.. This game is prying me out of my bunker chair to go see in person.. I don't know why but I am finding it hard to predict and look at the match ups. I am predicting MT starts slow on a early Sat morning game away, I guess initial thought would be if HVT can take advantage of that and jump on them early they could put MT in a position they haven't been in this year and roll,,but I also know from history HVT is sketchy early in big games like this and will put the ball on the ground... SO it comes down to who settles in first and executes as well as makes less mistakes... Going to take MT as a pick in this one because of their experience in big games and Fry wont give the game away but it may take a half for them to tune it in.. 31-22 MT
No discredit to Sussex Central or Dover but these two teams are the two best Division 1 has to offer this year. They don't have the horses to hang with them.
I predicted it right after the season ended last year, these two will be battling it out for the Championship this year and so far I haven't been wrong. Both teams as far as I know are fully healthy, no big or key injuries which is crucial going into week 10. And they both mirror each other in all 3 phases of the game.
Hodgson has a very quick offense with the big play ability with two receivers who can win the jump ball battle against anyone. And a running back who runs hard but with speed.
Middletown has equally has the same approach with big play ability, fast paced, and a running back who will make the best Miss a tackle.
The defenses has showcased their talent and grit all season against the similar teams and has kept the same teams in the dark. The only difference is Hodgson played Sussex Central Week 1 and two top Division 2 teams but still not on Hodgsons level. Since then Central has stepped up and beaten everyone else on their schedule.
Middletown played probably the toughest non conference schedule with Smyrna, Sallies, and IMG. Since then, Smyrnas train has derailed, and Sallies is looking better with each game played. IMG, well, they would beat anyone else in Delaware by 60 so that game is pointless to this.
Like what BackinBlack said, this game will be a preview of the title game...or should be the preview of the title game and because of the Cavs big game experience they have the slight edge. I do think both teams will start out slow in the 1st qt until they get their feet wet. With the 2nd qt being a Score for score. Then it comes down to 2nd half adjustments where I think Middletown has the slight edge in.
As I said, the two teams nearly mirror each other but the Cavs offense has just 1-2 more weapons on it than Hodgson does on theirs, making it hard to stop Drew Fry. Therefore.....
HS PREDICTION: Middletown 42 Hodgson 30
Setting up in my mind as the best final 4 I've seen in a while (because I don't believe in sallies beating the top 4 seeds, and the 6th seed will lose the second they get on the bus) a semi final weekend of Sussex Central @Middletown, and Dover @Hodgson.
So The "top" defense against the "top" offense and Dover against Hodgson who I think are more similar than this game were about to see this upcoming Saturday.
I predicted it right after the season ended last year, these two will be battling it out for the Championship this year and so far I haven't been wrong. Both teams as far as I know are fully healthy, no big or key injuries which is crucial going into week 10. And they both mirror each other in all 3 phases of the game.
Hodgson has a very quick offense with the big play ability with two receivers who can win the jump ball battle against anyone. And a running back who runs hard but with speed.
Middletown has equally has the same approach with big play ability, fast paced, and a running back who will make the best Miss a tackle.
The defenses has showcased their talent and grit all season against the similar teams and has kept the same teams in the dark. The only difference is Hodgson played Sussex Central Week 1 and two top Division 2 teams but still not on Hodgsons level. Since then Central has stepped up and beaten everyone else on their schedule.
Middletown played probably the toughest non conference schedule with Smyrna, Sallies, and IMG. Since then, Smyrnas train has derailed, and Sallies is looking better with each game played. IMG, well, they would beat anyone else in Delaware by 60 so that game is pointless to this.
Like what BackinBlack said, this game will be a preview of the title game...or should be the preview of the title game and because of the Cavs big game experience they have the slight edge. I do think both teams will start out slow in the 1st qt until they get their feet wet. With the 2nd qt being a Score for score. Then it comes down to 2nd half adjustments where I think Middletown has the slight edge in.
As I said, the two teams nearly mirror each other but the Cavs offense has just 1-2 more weapons on it than Hodgson does on theirs, making it hard to stop Drew Fry. Therefore.....
HS PREDICTION: Middletown 42 Hodgson 30
Setting up in my mind as the best final 4 I've seen in a while (because I don't believe in sallies beating the top 4 seeds, and the 6th seed will lose the second they get on the bus) a semi final weekend of Sussex Central @Middletown, and Dover @Hodgson.
So The "top" defense against the "top" offense and Dover against Hodgson who I think are more similar than this game were about to see this upcoming Saturday.
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Hodgson's toughest two games were Sussex Central and Howard.
Middletown ain't Sussex Central or Howard.
Give me the Cavaliers 35-20.
Middletown ain't Sussex Central or Howard.
Give me the Cavaliers 35-20.
I agree, HVT has played a lot of really, really bad teams. You can't much help the schedule, its just that you wonder how good they really are.
So as a Sals fan, who should you be rooting for? If Hodgson wins the Sals get another shot at Middletown? (Ouch!) or if Middletown wins, the Big S goes to Sussex Central. Central owes Sals a whuppin'. Shorter drive to Middletown. No control over this one...
You guys realize Hodgson and M-town both play the same conference schedule right? So saying they played a lot of really, really bad teams makes no sense as they played 6 of the same teams. M-town played IMG, Sallies, and Smyrna as their non conference games. HVT played Central, Howard, and DMA as theirs. Take IMG out of the equation and you could argue their schedules are pretty equal.
Next year HVT OOC is Dover, Howard and Sallies .. They will always play Howard it's their rivalry game
MT has Smyrna, CR and Sallies
MT has Smyrna, CR and Sallies
Yeah that I will agree on. They play the same schedule except for 3 games. Like I said in my post...
Hodgson against Central...was probably Centrals worse game of the year, and I bet if they played now it wouldn't be 26-6.
Hodgson against Howard...was a close game until late, and after a fight broke out, then Hodgson turned on the jets.
Hodgson against DMA was a no contest as Alleyne didn't suit up, and even if he did, DMA, can't play with the Top 5 in Division 2, they sure as hell wasnt gonna compete with the Top 5 in D1
Middletown played Smyrna, which I think was Smyrnas best game of the year, maybe the Dover game because of everything they had to overcome.
Middletown against Sallies was probably Sallies worst game of the year. But I still think Sallies is that far behind Middletown and Hodgson.
Middletown against IMG was competitive up until the 2nd qt. The Cavs scored, and made IMG punt. So if there's a moral victory, that's it.
So as stated earlier, these two mirror each other to a degree. But Mtown just has more weapons that will cause problems for any one they face.
Hodgson against Central...was probably Centrals worse game of the year, and I bet if they played now it wouldn't be 26-6.
Hodgson against Howard...was a close game until late, and after a fight broke out, then Hodgson turned on the jets.
Hodgson against DMA was a no contest as Alleyne didn't suit up, and even if he did, DMA, can't play with the Top 5 in Division 2, they sure as hell wasnt gonna compete with the Top 5 in D1
Middletown played Smyrna, which I think was Smyrnas best game of the year, maybe the Dover game because of everything they had to overcome.
Middletown against Sallies was probably Sallies worst game of the year. But I still think Sallies is that far behind Middletown and Hodgson.
Middletown against IMG was competitive up until the 2nd qt. The Cavs scored, and made IMG punt. So if there's a moral victory, that's it.
So as stated earlier, these two mirror each other to a degree. But Mtown just has more weapons that will cause problems for any one they face.
The game with CR is interesting, because it was just two years ago, the Riders dropped Middletown and Sallies because they were tired of losing. Now they win a few games and wanna play again.
Going to definitely be the best game of Week 10 if not the whole season and alot is on the line. Middletown wins they are looking at the 2 seed, if they lose could drop to 3 or 4.
Hodgson is going for the 1 and undefeated season.
They have looked good, defensive line is very impressive and the QB is only a sophomore but looks to be top 4 in the state.
Middletown doesnt impress me much on defense, but man Fry is just too good in that offense and I think after 4 years he is finally ready to win a state championship and scrap looked good even against IMG.
Comes down to those lines, can Hodgson's DL overpower MT OL like they have done to everyone this far.
Hodgson is going for the 1 and undefeated season.
They have looked good, defensive line is very impressive and the QB is only a sophomore but looks to be top 4 in the state.
Middletown doesnt impress me much on defense, but man Fry is just too good in that offense and I think after 4 years he is finally ready to win a state championship and scrap looked good even against IMG.
Comes down to those lines, can Hodgson's DL overpower MT OL like they have done to everyone this far.
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Woodbridge vs Delmar Friday night!
Middletown vs Hodgson Saturday morning !
GAME(s) of the week!!
If Middletown wins, they get the 1 seed. Not 2. Cause right now there's no one that can jump them if they win. If they lose then yes, they can go as far down as the 4th seed
As the points stand now, they are only behind Hodgson by 2 points. And anwin would give them another 6. Hodgson would only get 2 out of it. Central And Dover are below by 2 points. Central plays IR...only 4 points, they can't jump Middletown OR Hodgson. Dover plays CR and can jump Middletown AND Central....But only if the Cavs lose. Otherwise, it's Middletown,Hodgson as 1-2 and Dover and Central as 3-4
As the points stand now, they are only behind Hodgson by 2 points. And anwin would give them another 6. Hodgson would only get 2 out of it. Central And Dover are below by 2 points. Central plays IR...only 4 points, they can't jump Middletown OR Hodgson. Dover plays CR and can jump Middletown AND Central....But only if the Cavs lose. Otherwise, it's Middletown,Hodgson as 1-2 and Dover and Central as 3-4
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Back in black.....are you 100% committed to watching both games Saturday? MT/HVT, and AHS/WP???
I'd like to finally meet you and put a face to the name. If anything, A soda and Chicfila sandwich on me? Lol
I'd like to finally meet you and put a face to the name. If anything, A soda and Chicfila sandwich on me? Lol
Right now I am..lilBiB will be coming with.. as of now unless his work schedule changes..We have done the HVT to Penn Saturday a few times.. You have met me before HS.. but yeah we can hang..
What's the quickest way to get to Penn from Hodgson? 40?
Maybe we have, I can't recall it if we did. I run into so many people on this site and no one ever tells me their screen name. Just their actual name and hownthey know me.
Maybe we have, I can't recall it if we did. I run into so many people on this site and no one ever tells me their screen name. Just their actual name and hownthey know me.
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Its about 20 minutes.. Penn either plays at 1 or 2.. This game at 1 probably because SR day.. would be nice if they could bump it to 2 for us lol
The only thing about this double dip that sux is both are Sr Day games... Hate Sr day games halftime to freaking long lol
Good news is HVT doesn't have their usual 20 some Sr's only 11 and 7 cheerleaders lol
The only thing about this double dip that sux is both are Sr Day games... Hate Sr day games halftime to freaking long lol
Good news is HVT doesn't have their usual 20 some Sr's only 11 and 7 cheerleaders lol
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Yeah the 2 o clock would be nice, but I need to figure out a way to listen to the UD game at 1. While watching Appo/Penn. UD plays Stony Brook. A win this weekend practically garauntees them a playoff berth for the first time since 2010
And I agree about the senior day being too long. Why I like when Middletown does there's pregame. Although, to counter act that, we have to sit and watch the band do their senior day at halftime. Maybe if they could skip the performance and then just do their announcements all would be gravy. Lol
And I agree about the senior day being too long. Why I like when Middletown does there's pregame. Although, to counter act that, we have to sit and watch the band do their senior day at halftime. Maybe if they could skip the performance and then just do their announcements all would be gravy. Lol
Surprised a lot of you guys are predicting such a high scoring game. MT has a really good D. I haven’t seen Hodgson so I’m not really going to make a prediction.
Correct. It's been that long. The last playoff appearance was when they choked against Eastern Washington in the championship game. Pat Devlin was QB. They was whooping their ass too then halftime happened
Middletown does have a great defense but I would say Hodgson does too, they are doing the same thing to the same teams pretty much. Keeping them scoreless or at 1 score. That's why I think it comes to the better offense. And high scoring. And the turnover battle. Idk the stats but how many interceptions does each QB HAVE? I know 3 for sure for Fry. One against Smyrna, Sallies, and IMG. The ones I remember anyway.
@HSftballlaxFan ... Pretty sure Fry didn’t have an interception against Smyrna.Think Henry had 3 against Sussex Central . I may be incorrect
Maybe he didn't have one against Smyrna. I do remember the one against Sallies because he returned it to the 15-10 yard line. He jumped the route and watched Fry's eyes the entire time. You saw the play coming before the receiver did. And the one against IMG was tipped and wasn't really his fault.
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