(0-1) Athens @ (0-1) Watkins

by **mattash** » August 26th, 2012, 8:52 pm

Thoughts?

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by **Power 105** » August 26th, 2012, 10:28 pm

This game can be heard on 970 WATH and 97.1 FM. It can also be heard online at 970wath.com. Pregame begins at 7:15 and kickoff is set for 7:30.

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by **pbuck** » August 27th, 2012, 4:54 am

I think Watkins Memorial wins this one

by **Orange and Brown** » August 28th, 2012, 8:41 am

It's gonna be a battle for the Dogs. I am going with Watkins by a couple of scores. (I hope I'm wrong)

by **93Bulldog** » August 28th, 2012, 3:01 pm

With the Bulldogs offense ... they could win by 20 - or get beat by 20 ... its all about the QB being accurate - and if his recievers catch the ball.

by **noreply66** » August 28th, 2012, 3:57 pm

If Athens has patched the holes in the Defense they will be there at the end

GO DOGS

by **greatone** » August 28th, 2012, 4:00 pm

It may be all about the defense. They can't give up 52 points again. If they do that means the young quarterback will be forced to throw.

by **93Bulldog** » August 28th, 2012, 4:09 pm

greatone wrote:It may be all about the defense. They can't give up 52 points again. If they do that means the young quarterback will be forced to throw.

They throw every down anyway greatone ... Athens is ALL SHOTGUN and pass, pass, pass ... they do it on the very first down and throughout the game ... the problem with that is they have to many three-and-outs, which puts the defense back on the field too quickly and too often ... the loss of starting RB Freddie Stalder hurt the Bulldogs - they really needed him AND Trae Williams to give the green-and-gold at least a little balance.

by **LHS 72** » August 28th, 2012, 5:07 pm

I am very concerned that this game will get very ugly very quick!

Watkins 56

Bullpuppies 22

by **93Bulldog** » August 28th, 2012, 5:14 pm

LHS 72 wrote:I am very concerned that this game will get very ugly very quick!

Watkins 56

Bullpuppies 22

If I knew anything about Watkins - I may agree - but I don't have a clue what they have ... all I remember about playing Watkins is they have MICHIGAN WOLVERINE HELMETS and wear blue & maze colors ... and for that - I will pick the 'Dogs to outscore them 46-44 ... :mrgreen:

by **Power 105** » August 30th, 2012, 12:08 pm

Unfortunately, due to technical problems at Watkins, we will be unable to bring the Athens game on 970 WATH this week. We will still bring you every other Athens game on the 2012 slate.

by **Tomcats1990** » August 30th, 2012, 2:23 pm

ATHENS 36
WATKINS 28

by **swamprat** » August 30th, 2012, 2:35 pm

Big fish in TVC, gets swallowed up by a real big fish :idea:

by **newarkcatholicfan** » August 30th, 2012, 3:03 pm

Watkins has a boatload of talent without the results.

This team should win this game by a few scores but with the way things go over there this one will be close.

Watkins,34-27.

by **Joedirt** » August 31st, 2012, 6:03 pm

Watkins 30- dogs 10

by **85cruiser** » August 31st, 2012, 11:11 pm

Congrats on the win Bulldogs,

Athens will take the win 62 -54, but something has to be done with the defense, giving up 106 points in two games is not a good thing............Well at least for us it's not a good thing.

by **Joedirt** » August 31st, 2012, 11:14 pm

Boy was I wrong, what a shoot out.

by **A-Town Big Dog 2** » August 31st, 2012, 11:19 pm

8Congratulations to Coach Adams and THE Athens Bulldogs. Big first win against a quality opponent. Keep it going and work even harder this week. :mrgreen:

by **Tyler_Durden** » September 1st, 2012, 12:28 am

swamprat wrote:Big fish in TVC, gets swallowed up by a real big fish

:-)

by **Tyler_Durden** » September 1st, 2012, 12:30 am

LHS 72 wrote:I am very concerned that this game will get very ugly very quick!

Watkins 56

Bullpuppies 22

:-)

by **starbase_318** » September 1st, 2012, 12:42 am

85cruiser wrote:Congrats on the win Bulldogs,

Athens will take the win 62 -54, but something has to be done with the defense, giving up 106 points in two games is not a good thing............Well at least for us it's not a good thing.

Was this a basketball game? :122245

Congrats on the win!

by **Spartan** » September 1st, 2012, 12:50 am

The Dogs really got swallowed up tonight by the real big fish.

Go Bulldogs!!!

by **93Bulldog** » September 1st, 2012, 12:56 am

Great job 'Dogs ... its days like this why I love having Nelsonville T.V. cable ... I may watch the game twice since I didn't get to see it live.

by **Dundas** » September 1st, 2012, 1:01 am

starbase_318 wrote:
85cruiser wrote:Congrats on the win Bulldogs,

Athens will take the win 62 -54, but something has to be done with the defense, giving up 106 points in two games is not a good thing............Well at least for us it's not a good thing.

Was this a basketball game? Congrats on the win!

I think even coach Skinner would be upset about giving up 54 points!!

by **indianabuck** » September 1st, 2012, 2:41 pm

They will have time to improve the Defense. They play a Warren team next week that is all QB. They lost most if their skill players. Athens should be Ok for a while this season. They will learn quickly. They have a good staff.

by **Buckeye Backer** » September 1st, 2012, 3:32 pm

Congrats to Athens. 62 points, wow! It looks like they still need to work on that D, but what a win.

by **questionmark** » September 1st, 2012, 4:00 pm

I'm a little worried about this season's Defense. Don't get me wrong, these Bulldogs have some very talented players, young players at that. But giving up back to back games in the 50's for a Defense is just mind boggling. I would also like to see some more under center but call me old fashion I know that is not this teams m/o.

Looks like the staff has the Offense going, might spend 2 days this week strictly on Defense...

Big Games coming up.
Warren Warriors at Home...
Jackson Ironmen at Jackson...

by **85cruiser** » September 1st, 2012, 5:54 pm

On a side note, Athens JV pulled a 43 - 7 victory against Watkins today, they are now 3-0, and what a class act the Leurhman bros. are. They were on the sidelines supporting their sophomore and junior teammates they have played ball with since third grade, also today, running water to the team during timeouts. Kudos to Ryan and Adam.

Almost forgot...... we actually kicked a field goal....... I was totally freaked out :shock:

by **greatone** » September 2nd, 2012, 10:11 am

So the crowd needs to start yelling OFFENSE instead of DEFENSE now. LOL. Sounds like a great offense and besides Jackson they shouldn't lose another game especially in the TVC.

by **93Bulldog** » September 2nd, 2012, 10:34 am

greatone wrote:So the crowd needs to start yelling OFFENSE instead of DEFENSE now. LOL. Sounds like a great offense and besides Jackson they shouldn't lose another game especially in the TVC.

Warren is no slouch ... and don't right off Nelsonville-York off just yet in week 10 ... oh yea, a trip to Meigs is never easy, I don't care how good the team is.