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Quit putting it out there for me to read. FWIW, there is no shame in losing to a good Carthage team. The only way I would've been ashamed was if the Buckeyes would have quit. They showed a lot of character by not quitting, even though they couldn't buy a break for a whole half plus of football. Down 49-17, and scored 20 straight points. There was still fire in their eyes until the bitter end. I can guarantee there were some nervous fans on the Carthage side of the stadium for a while.

Gilmer does get a lot of their yards from quick outs, slants, tunnel screens, screens in general, but this year is about half and half yardage wise - half the yards on quick pass and runs (under 15 yd throws), and half on deep balls. The deep ball threat was completely absent last season. Not so this season. Carthage took away the deep ball away from Gilmer, making them actually drive the ball. Smart coaching by the Carthage staff. Turnovers were forced, giving Carthage a short field several times in the first half. I honestly didn't see this game as an upset. I saw it more as a pick 'em game. Carthage was the better team this season.

Carthage games are on KGAS: [Hidden Content] Gilmer games are on stretchinternet: [Hidden Content] I believe the game will also be broadcast on KYKX 105.7

We will certainly find out a little more about this Buckeye team this Saturday night. Putting all the players in the right places on defense is still a work in progress after the heavy losses to graduation on that side of the ball. Injuries has slowed that progress a little, but they are getting better. The keys to the game for Gilmer are getting 3rd and 4th downs stops, and stops in general. They will likely have to have at least 8 to 10 stops in this one. The offense will certainly have to set the pace, and try and make it a shootout. If that happens, I like Gilmer's chances. Gladewater looks pretty tough this year, too. That game oughta be interesting.

If he is from Gilmer, I don't think he's being realistic at all. Maybe just talking smack. Gilmer has a ways to go to be a serious contender. They have the talent and skill, but just haven't put it all together yet. Carthage will definitely be the best team they have played thus far this year. I think Gilmer is also the best team Carthage will have played thus far. This is an interesting matchup, a big test for both teams. I don't know who will win, but I do know I will be there. It oughta be epic! For those wanting to see the game, KGAS puts all the Carthage games on Youtube within a couple of days after the game. William Greene puts the highlights on Youtube also, but only keeps them up for a couple of days before he moves them to private.