(0-1) Portsmouth @ (0-1) West

by **OZZIEOHIO** » August 26th, 2012, 2:51 am

Who gets there first win of the season?

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by **SPAMONY** » August 26th, 2012, 8:05 am

Can't imagine this weeks practice will be fun on west side after getting thumped by Fairland. I see a lot of anger taken out on ptown this week. All west can do is run and ptown can't stop it. Makes for some bad MOJO!

by **sider** » August 26th, 2012, 10:23 am

I agree that this is a bad match-up for Portsmouth. They can't defend the inside run, and trust me West will exploit that. However, I don't think that is the best match-up for West either. Portsmouth has a lot of speed at skill, which is West biggest weakness. If Portsmouth can some of that in space, then West will give up points. I don't see Portsmouth's offensive line and inexperience at quarterback giving them enough time get the ball to their playmakers.

If it becomes a shootout, the game favors Portsmouth. West's offense has looked stagnant at best through the Scrimmages and Week 1. If West can hold on to the football, then West wins by a few scores. I look to see Austin Bricker have a big game. Portsmouth has struggled recently on containing a running quarterback.

Prediction:
West 27
Portsmouth 18

by **nutronron2012** » August 26th, 2012, 10:32 am

sider wrote:I agree that this is a bad match-up for Portsmouth. They can't defend the inside run, and trust me West will exploit that. However, I don't think that is the best match-up for West either. Portsmouth has a lot of speed at skill, which is West biggest weakness. If Portsmouth can some of that in space, then West will give up points. I don't see Portsmouth's offensive line and inexperience at quarterback giving them enough time get the ball to their playmakers.

If it becomes a shootout, the game favors Portsmouth. West's offense has looked stagnant at best through the Scrimmages and Week 1. If West can hold on to the football, then West wins by a few scores. I look to see Austin Bricker have a big game. Portsmouth has struggled recently on containing a running quarterback.

Prediction:
West 27
Portsmouth 18

Watching the game last night. Portsmouths QB didnt really look all that inexperienced. He threw a good ball all night (most of the time on the run) and he has a quick release. Last night night he didnt hold on to the ball long enough to get sacked. I think if West keeps Ptown from getting passing game going and limit penalties and mistakes, this game will get out of hand fast. Last night against Valley it should have got out of hand but Valley shot their self in the foot everytime they had the chance to put Portsmouth away.

by **OZZIEOHIO** » August 26th, 2012, 10:48 pm

Stop the name calling and Bashing. This is the final warning.

by **jgordon0315** » August 26th, 2012, 11:58 pm

Portsmouth can win, but we have to get the ball to the playmakers, have to take care of the ball and at the same time we have to be able to get stops!

by **Jesco White** » August 27th, 2012, 2:07 am

I think this is an interesting contest. As has already been stated, West is going to run the ball all night and Portsmouth had a very tough time stopping the run in their opener. But, with Portsmouth's ability to move the ball with their playmakers, I think this game is going to say a lot about wether or not the opener for West was a hiccup or not. I'm still in a little disbelief that the Senators lost to Fairland, as I had them pegged as the front-runner in the SOC 2 going into the start of the season, and I wasn't impressed with what little I had read about the Dragons via the Ironton Tribune's football preview. At this point, I doubt much could happen in this contest that would surprise me after the way the first week of the season went.

by **pbuck** » August 27th, 2012, 4:50 am

Trojans get this one IMO

by **playa_44** » August 27th, 2012, 6:44 am

West if they want to.

by **nutronron2012** » August 27th, 2012, 8:33 am

If West defends the pass, this get ugly quick. If West cant stop the pass, this will most likely be a shootout and very exciting to watch.

by **SiderGuy12** » August 27th, 2012, 8:38 am

I believe that in order for west to win they will need to improve on the outside containment of the defensive tackles, ends, and blitzing linebackers. Bricker could hardly even roll out because of the outside rushers. If west plays as a team and plays their game then I don't see this one being close. However, I did watch Portsmouth play last week and they have a lot of speed. I'm sure this is going to be a great game and hope for an injury free game!

by **tl895** » August 27th, 2012, 8:51 am

nutronron2012 wrote:If West defends the pass, this get ugly quick. If West cant stop the pass, this will most likely be a shootout and very exciting to watch.

heck that's what i thought last week!!! fairland should be one of the worst teams in the area!! and they THUMPED west

by **mglight88** » August 27th, 2012, 1:38 pm

West will redeem their season with a narrow win over the Trojans.

by **bcoach90** » August 27th, 2012, 5:04 pm

Over the last 4 years I believe that PHS record is 13-25 while West is 35-10 (going from memory, sorry if wrong). With that being said I, don't think that PHS could be realistically picked to win this game. West wins 35-14.

by **thechosenone** » August 28th, 2012, 5:11 am

IM taking portsmouth

by **Dr Lou** » August 28th, 2012, 6:23 am

This game is pretty unpredictable IMO....

by **playa_44** » August 28th, 2012, 9:52 am

I will take an angry West team.

by **luvbigcats** » August 28th, 2012, 2:28 pm

UPNYA4 wrote:If losing to a team that I don't think they have ever lost to doesn't fire them up and make them mad....I don't think anything
Can...? Not to mention it's P-town week!

We have lost to Fairland a few times but that is water under the bridge. I sure would think they would be fired up no matter who they were playing, but that was not the case last week.

by **Jesco White** » August 28th, 2012, 7:07 pm

UPNYA4 wrote:I think the last time West lost to Fairland was 15 yrs ago, but like you said must move on...Really hoping for a "Balanced" attack from West this week and the rest of the season, if not it's going to really hard for me to watch.

The loss last week was West's 4th loss to Fairland since the series began in 1981, from what I've been able to find.

by **Sider_PC** » August 28th, 2012, 11:00 pm

UPNYA4 wrote:I think the last time West lost to Fairland was 15 yrs ago, but like you said must move on...Really hoping for a "Balanced" attack from West this week and the rest of the season, if not it's going to really hard for me to watch.

Then don't watch, last time I checked your attendance at the games is not required :122245

by **noles_fan** » August 29th, 2012, 3:02 am

I really hope last week was just a case of over confidence and taking a team to lightly. If that was the case I hope they got there wake up call and are ready to play this week. If they come out flat against Portsmouth they can get up on them early, and with their offensive style that could be very bad. West needs to come out and show that they can do other things besides run up the middle. With Bricker still getting his legs under him at QB they need to let him throw when its not an obvious passing situation. Give him a chance to throw and see what he can do.

im going to go with West to get back on track

by **Bleeding Red** » August 29th, 2012, 11:24 am

It will be an interesting week that will certainly set the tone for both of these teams. Anxious to see how West rebounds and adjust to another team that is not necessary big and physical, but quick with the ability to throw the ball.

Good luck to the Siders. GO SOC II!

by **NewEra** » August 29th, 2012, 1:08 pm

UPNYA4 wrote:
Sider_PC wrote:
UPNYA4 wrote:I think the last time West lost to Fairland was 15 yrs ago, but like you said must move on...Really hoping for a "Balanced" attack from West this week and the rest of the season, if not it's going to really hard for me to watch.

Then don't watch, last time I checked your attendance at the games is not required

it was a figure of speech, i look forward to Friday nights

The Dragons defeated West in 2003, the year after the Senators made it to the D4 state final game.

by **luvbigcats** » August 29th, 2012, 4:11 pm

Does anyone know if Jesse Scott is able to play this week or is he out, I know he got hurt last week but have not heard anything about how bad.

by **sider fan** » August 30th, 2012, 6:21 am

Jesse Scott will NOT be playing this week against Portsmouth, is looking ahead to hopefully be on the field against Chillicothe.

by **Dragons22** » August 30th, 2012, 10:57 am

Jesco White wrote:
UPNYA4 wrote:I think the last time West lost to Fairland was 15 yrs ago, but like you said must move on...Really hoping for a "Balanced" attack from West this week and the rest of the season, if not it's going to really hard for me to watch.

The loss last week was West's 4th loss to Fairland since the series began in 1981, from what I've been able to find.

It was the loss # 6 to the dragons.

by **luvbigcats** » August 30th, 2012, 3:52 pm

sider fan wrote:Jesse Scott will NOT be playing this week against Portsmouth, is looking ahead to hopefully be on the field against Chillicothe.

Thanks for the info. Hate to hear he's not playing this week, hope he will be ready next week.

by **sportsfan_1959** » August 30th, 2012, 4:39 pm

West in a close game.

by **fuzzhead** » August 30th, 2012, 6:22 pm

I'll go with the Trojans by a TD.

by **sider fan** » August 30th, 2012, 6:38 pm

update: Jesse Scott possibly might play offence tomorrow night

by **noles_fan** » August 30th, 2012, 9:32 pm

Dragons22 wrote:
Jesco White wrote:
UPNYA4 wrote:I think the last time West lost to Fairland was 15 yrs ago, but like you said must move on...Really hoping for a "Balanced" attack from West this week and the rest of the season, if not it's going to really hard for me to watch.

The loss last week was West's 4th loss to Fairland since the series began in 1981, from what I've been able to find.

It was the loss # 6 to the dragons.

That isnt much better that makes 6 losses in 31 years! I think that still puts us on top by a little for the series. So enjoy win #6 and good luck on the rest of your season.

by **swamprat** » August 30th, 2012, 11:16 pm

West in a close game .Turnovers cost the Trojans.

by **frank-n-beans** » August 31st, 2012, 5:39 pm

west by 13

by **SiderGuy12** » August 31st, 2012, 9:06 pm

Halftime score: Portsmouth West- 18 Portsmouth- 14

West has been shooting themselves in the foot. Portsmouths speed has been their greatest attribute thus far. Should be a great second half!

by **007** » August 31st, 2012, 9:52 pm