Final 2017 OVC Schedule & Results, Congrats Coal Grove 2017 OVC Champions
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Went to the OVC previews. I thought Chesapeake looked the best. I would say it will be a three horse race. Peake, Portsmouth and Ironton.
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1.Ironton\Ports
2.Ironton\Ports
3.Chesapeake
4.Coal Grove
5. Gallia
6.Fairland
7.Rock Hill
8.S.Point
2.Ironton\Ports
3.Chesapeake
4.Coal Grove
5. Gallia
6.Fairland
7.Rock Hill
8.S.Point
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It will come down to the last game of the season for the OVC. It will be either Ironton or Portsmouth you can have the rest. Do have one question was that South Points whole team at the OVC preview? I counted like 23 players.
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South point had to go door knocking to get enough to field a team,so yes that was the whole teamknightruner wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:08 pm It will come down to the last game of the season for the OVC. It will be either Ironton or Portsmouth you can have the rest. Do have one question was that South Points whole team at the OVC preview? I counted like 23 players.
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I think way to early to tell. At preview last night i would agree how teams rank out. But some of those teams will improve way more then others. Fairland i think will improve a ton. Coal grove will improve quite a bit. Think Gallia Academy will improve a ton. Will that improvement be enough to move them up over initial thoughts we will see. Looking forward for blue devils jamboree game at unioto. it was hard to get a idea where they are at against south point.
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wipala: I am forecasting 8-2 or 9-1 based on (1) dropping Wheelersburg, (2) with the incoming transfers at QB/S (Isaac Kelly), WR/DB (Deonta Parker) who in the OVC preview have already shown to be impact players, (3) being 6-4 last year with most of the roster (especially the O-line) back for this season, (4) a more physically imposing Talyn Parker at TB, (5) depth should be better due to better participation numbers. (6) new D-Coordinator Josh Matiz
There's 6 reasons why 8-2 or even 9-1 is not an outlandish prediction. Remember that last year the Trojans would have been much closer to the playoffs if Gallia Academy had not gone 1-9 and South Point 0-10. Secondary points were hard to come by for PHS in 2016.
Why do you think the Trojans will actually do worse this year than last? Remember that PHS went 6-4 with a porous defense (32 PPG). Just giving up a TD less, which is very reasonable (25 PPG as opposed to 32 PPG), will almost guarantee an 8-2 or 9-1 season with the first playoff berth since 2007.
GO TROJANS!!!
There's 6 reasons why 8-2 or even 9-1 is not an outlandish prediction. Remember that last year the Trojans would have been much closer to the playoffs if Gallia Academy had not gone 1-9 and South Point 0-10. Secondary points were hard to come by for PHS in 2016.
Why do you think the Trojans will actually do worse this year than last? Remember that PHS went 6-4 with a porous defense (32 PPG). Just giving up a TD less, which is very reasonable (25 PPG as opposed to 32 PPG), will almost guarantee an 8-2 or 9-1 season with the first playoff berth since 2007.
GO TROJANS!!!
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I agree with Dave, no way this team does worse,then last year with the changes pointed out above , I honestly think it is possible to win the ovc,it should come down to them and ironton and could be decided in the final game of the season ,finally putting some meaning into the big rivalry game again,we might actually finally see a packed house for this game again
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I do indeed hope the Trojans have 8-2, 9-1 shoot even 10-0. I am basing my
opinion on PHS football history the last decade. I, unfortunately do not live
in Portsmouth and have only folks such as yourself to guide me and others such
as I thru SEO sports.
As TrojanDave said if PHS can improve by one touchdown on defense they will
win games list in past. I agree, however not knowing the mindset of the coaches
on defense my question would be, have the players bought into his game plan
for defense, if so a much improved product will be on the field.
PHS has had skilled players in past, I hope these players are willing to get their
jerseys dirty and get after it.
Having said this all I can say I'd, Go Trojans!
opinion on PHS football history the last decade. I, unfortunately do not live
in Portsmouth and have only folks such as yourself to guide me and others such
as I thru SEO sports.
As TrojanDave said if PHS can improve by one touchdown on defense they will
win games list in past. I agree, however not knowing the mindset of the coaches
on defense my question would be, have the players bought into his game plan
for defense, if so a much improved product will be on the field.
PHS has had skilled players in past, I hope these players are willing to get their
jerseys dirty and get after it.
Having said this all I can say I'd, Go Trojans!
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SP had a couple kids not there due to a summer flu. Many of the boys were playing sick. Two kids weren't dressed due to injuries. Center quit just days before so that threw a whole new scenario for offense and defense. Not making excuses but they were much better at the first scrimmage. Still probably finish next to last or last this year. I will say this though they will be more disciplined and and in better shape. But low numbers are going to kill them.Noitall wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:51 pmSouth point had to go door knocking to get enough to field a team,so yes that was the whole teamknightruner wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:08 pm It will come down to the last game of the season for the OVC. It will be either Ironton or Portsmouth you can have the rest. Do have one question was that South Points whole team at the OVC preview? I counted like 23 players.
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I hope it's a very exciting year in the ovc.
IN THE LONG GRASS BY THE WATER, SO WATCH YOUR STEP. AND LET'S GO IRONTON FIGHTING TIGERS, OHIO STATE BUCKEYES AND THE CINCINNATI BENGALS
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I agree that Coal Grove will surprise many in the OVC. Go Big Grove!
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Coal Grove has a nice team. They smacked around River Valley in their scrimmage last Thursday.
I would say Ironton or Portsmouth takes it, with Coal Grove, Peake, and everyone else
I would say Ironton or Portsmouth takes it, with Coal Grove, Peake, and everyone else
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Easily a last-week finale we all want for all the marbles in Tanks. This week's scrimmage against West will tell more of the story for Ironton. If they don't get things oiled, they will have a tough time going 2-1 heading into conference play. In the end CG will be tough but not quite up to Ironton/Portsmouth. In the end, I think Ironton has the tradition to finish stronger than Portsmouth this year. That being said, things are really looking up for both teams.
1. Ironton (tradition)
2. Portsmouth (most skilled, big line)
3. Coal Grove (always reloads)
4. Chesapeake (easiest non-conference schedule)
5. Rock Hill (new coach)
6. Fairland (power back, mobile QB, intelligent offense)
7. GA (improving)
8. SP (new coach, survival mode)
1. Ironton (tradition)
2. Portsmouth (most skilled, big line)
3. Coal Grove (always reloads)
4. Chesapeake (easiest non-conference schedule)
5. Rock Hill (new coach)
6. Fairland (power back, mobile QB, intelligent offense)
7. GA (improving)
8. SP (new coach, survival mode)
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After watching the portsmouth v Waverly game I would say hands down portsmouth walks away this year with an ovc title and a playoff experience. Should be a good season for the trojans.
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I'm going with Ironton until someone in the league beats them.
And that's the bottom line, b/c Stone Cold said so....
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Portsmouth handled them fairly easily in the jamboree! HahaStone Cold wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2017 2:46 pm I'm going with Ironton until someone in the league beats them.
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Hmm... I didn't know those jamboree games counted. How many playoff points did portsmouth get?BurgGrad6 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2017 2:54 pmPortsmouth handled them fairly easily in the jamboree! HahaStone Cold wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2017 2:46 pm I'm going with Ironton until someone in the league beats them.
And that's the bottom line, b/c Stone Cold said so....