August 25, 2023 Wheelersburg 20 - 17 Cin.McNicholas

[BTWNTHE__]

yea the blocking on the perimeter is key to this type of offense against a D as fast as Ironton had and McNich will have.
I'd like to see Lattimore line up in the backfield some this week, I think he will tbh.

From what I've been told, McNich has added some serious skill players from last season so those seams are definitely gonna be a concern. I think I like our secondary more this year than last year tho!

McNich had skill to waste last year. Their problem was in the trenches. Burg ran at will.

Hope the coaches will prioritize the run and only pass to keep the D honest.

Yup. Burg needs to play to their strengths and that is a running attack led by committee including QB1. Just enough pass to keep defenses guessing.

[RBH23]

yea the blocking on the perimeter is key to this type of offense against a D as fast as Ironton had and McNich will have.
I'd like to see Lattimore line up in the backfield some this week, I think he will tbh.

From what I've been told, McNich has added some serious skill players from last season so those seams are definitely gonna be a concern. I think I like our secondary more this year than last year tho!

McNich had skill to waste last year. Their problem was in the trenches. Burg ran at will.

Hope the coaches will prioritize the run and only pass to keep the D honest.

Yup. Burg needs to play to their strengths and that is a running attack led by committee including QB1. Just enough pass to keep defenses guessing.

Agree!

[BTWNTHE__]

McNich had skill to waste last year. Their problem was in the trenches. Burg ran at will.

Hope the coaches will prioritize the run and only pass to keep the D honest.

Yup. Burg needs to play to their strengths and that is a running attack led by committee including QB1. Just enough pass to keep defenses guessing.

Agree!

They can wear alot of teams down with that running attack if done right. Lots of depth to throw at defenses.

[wobycat]

Burg needs to keep mcnicholas skilled kids in check and they can win

[yabbadabbadoo]

They have plenty of guys that can run the ball. Warren, Maxie, Darling, Hutchinson.

Need to throw to the TE also. He was wide open over the middle every time. The one time they threw to him the pass was behind him and he almost made a circus catch. Rucker will get better each game.

Let Lattimore return some kicks and or punts. He needs more touches but like someone said, can't overuse him and get him hurt early. You can tell he has talent just have to figure out how to get him involved more.

[bringtheheat]

Burg at home in a close one.

[wobycat]

They have plenty of guys that can run the ball. Warren, Maxie, Darling, Hutchinson.

Need to throw to the TE also. He was wide open over the middle every time. The one time they threw to him the pass was behind him and he almost made a circus catch. Rucker will get better each game.

Let Lattimore return some kicks and or punts. He needs more touches but like someone said, can't overuse him and get him hurt early. You can tell he has talent just have to figure out how to get him involved more.

Burg's offense is going to be an ongoing development. Rucker has the tools an the skilled kids are talented. Coaches will figure it out.

[RBH23]

They have plenty of guys that can run the ball. Warren, Maxie, Darling, Hutchinson.

Need to throw to the TE also. He was wide open over the middle every time. The one time they threw to him the pass was behind him and he almost made a circus catch. Rucker will get better each game.

Let Lattimore return some kicks and or punts. He needs more touches but like someone said, can't overuse him and get him hurt early. You can tell he has talent just have to figure out how to get him involved more.

Good point about the TE. Looked like IHS was bringing up their safeties to stop the run leaving the deep middle wide open.

Think Rucker couldn’t see it, didn’t have the time, or not confident to throw it over the middle?

[yabbadabbadoo]

They have plenty of guys that can run the ball. Warren, Maxie, Darling, Hutchinson.

Need to throw to the TE also. He was wide open over the middle every time. The one time they threw to him the pass was behind him and he almost made a circus catch. Rucker will get better each game.

Let Lattimore return some kicks and or punts. He needs more touches but like someone said, can't overuse him and get him hurt early. You can tell he has talent just have to figure out how to get him involved more.

Good point about the TE. Looked like IHS was bringing up their safeties to stop the run leaving the deep middle wide open.

Think Rucker couldn’t see it, didn’t have the time, or not confident to throw it over the middle?

I think he had the time and could see him. Burg QB's normally don't check off from the called play and they don't call plays for the TE. I felt they didn't throw near enough to Arthur last year.

[noreply66]

Looking for Burg to get out of the gates earlier in this one so they should have to fight from behind as of last week.

[packers80]

BURG in a close one as they continue to evolve as an offense. Another tough match up.

[scott1297]

I think Burgs offense will be just fine once Rucker settles down and the game slows down for him. He just looked nervous and anxious against Ironton and tried to force some throws but I think he will be just fine and look forward to see any changes on offense this week and watch Rucker hopefully mature and settle in.. Go Burg!!

[522Pirate]

I think Burgs offense will be just fine once Rucker settles down and the game slows down for him. He just looked nervous and anxious against Ironton and tried to force some throws but I think he will be just fine and look forward to see any changes on offense this week and watch Rucker hopefully mature and settle in.. Go Burg!!

I think these first three weeks will pay huge dividends in the development of the young QB. Weeks 4 and 5, he should be able to build confidence and then another stiff test week 6. Like everyone else I’d like to see us win every game but if the last couple years have shown me anything it’s that we should continue to improve weekly and be a tough out come playoffs.

[MrPerfect]

I think the Pirates right the ship and get the W in a close one.

[TigerBob]

Feels like a game Wheelersburg should win but McNichols could get if Wheelersburg bring their B- game. I’ll say Wheelersburg wins by 7 with a 4th quarter drive, 28-21

[art_vandelay]

I’ll take Burg by a score of 31-20. McNick had some solid skill guys last year, but was weak on their lines on both sides of the ball. Burg should be able to get the running game going and Rucker will be a lot more comfy at home.*

[FIDO]

Burg will be fine, from what I saw against Ironton. I wasn't a fan of putting the ball in the QBs hand in the red zone. I dont think he is ready to carry the team. Like most Burg posters have said, get the ball in Lattimore's hands, early and often. Not utilizing your playmakers to the fullest is silly, IMO.

Burg's defense will carry the day

[Sonny Weaver]

Game moved to 8pm fyi. Gonna be a late night for McNich.

[TomUnessa]

This should be a good one. Last years game was a battle if I remember right Burg was down and recovered a few onside kicks to get back In game. Burg ran all well in this game but had trouble stopping Mcnicholas passing game and skill position. I would love to hear any more input on tonight’s matchup. I do have to say to my fellow Burg fans…Week 1 vs Ironton is over with and done. Ironton won and it was a heck of a game but no need to continue to argue/dwell on itSo let’s move to week 2 and focus on this very good team out
Of Cincy

[RBH23]

This should be a good one. Last years game was a battle if I remember right Burg was down and recovered a few onside kicks to get back In game. Burg ran all well in this game but had trouble stopping Mcnicholas passing game and skill position. I would love to hear any more input on tonight’s matchup. I do have to say to my fellow Burg fans…Week 1 vs Ironton is over with and done. Ironton won and it was a heck of a game but no need to continue to argue/dwell on itSo let’s move to week 2 and focus on this very good team out
Of Cincy

I would expect McNich to look the same as last year. The QB Burg saw last year was their sophomore backup; starter went down in the first game. Not sure if their top RB is back or not.

Hopefully Burg can control the pace using their run game.