GoBigBlue1997

Im not much for making predictions, but I do know BOTH teams will be ready for this one. They know what this game means and should both approach it assuming Dayton is going to win. Last week is exactly that... Last Week. Lumberton should not assum, in any way, that Nederland will come out flat or deflated because of it. In fact, We need to caution on the other side and take a play-off spot and not expect it to be given to us. I really like Lumberton's chances in this game. Dayton was so effective, like PNG, because Nederland is too one dimensional. It is Pass, Pass, Pass..and then Punt. There is no attempt to run the ball. Against lesser talent this is effective, but against teams that are well coached and near the same talent level, it is too predictable. Lumberton runs well and can pass well if you key on the run. Nederland also does not show enough intensity on Defense. This does not help when facing a team that likes to run. A running team wants to play an Intense, Physical game. Things that I have not seen from Nederland this year. At least not on a consistent basis. Us beating Dayton and Dayton beating Nederland has no bearing on the outcome of this game. That was a different Dayton team last week, and as much as I hate to say it, the outcome would be much different if we played them now. Thats not to take anything from our win... I am just saying they are a much improved team and not a measuring stick between us and Nederland. We have a great chance this week and our kids can do something that no Lumberton team has done ever. We will come out Intense and Prepared and our boys will leave it all out on the field.

There are several coaches on the staff that were on our '96 team that lost to LCM and missed the play-offs as players then. So, I know they remember and they want this win just as much as the players do. So, no one is looking past this week.

Would love to go see the Raiders...but have to go help root on the Bulldogs.

I think all Teams have the ability to win their last two games. I do think Lumberton would have the toughest test if it needed to beat Nederland the last week to clinch a spot. Not only is Nederland a tough team, but we would also be up against alot of history. But, with so many scenarios out there that could play out, it is just too hard to predict what will happen. If Dayton beats Nederland then loses to PNG then it would come down to point differential between Nederland, Lumberton and Dayton (assuming PNG beats Central and Lumberton beats LCM and Nederland beats Lumberton). If all that were to happen, Nederland would have to beat Lumberton by more than 2 points over what they lost to Dayton. Example: Dayton beats Nederland by 10. To out right clinch a spot they would need to beat Lumberton by 12. There are just too many ways this could play out. Alot of questions will be answered this Friday! See ya' at the fields.

You are right about that... I over-looked that scenario. Thank you. In that situation would there just be tri-district champs and points would determine play-off seating of the small schools or would points determine district champions as well? What a great year this has been and you are also right Mike about Lumberton deserving a play-off spot. Nothing should be given to anyone... go out and earn it like everyone else. The only thing for sure is that it is going to come down to the wire. The most that I hope for is that when Nederland and Lumberton play it will be to determine play-off seeding and not who is in and who is out. For that to happen Lumberton and Nederland have to win this week. That is nothing against Dayton, but the suspense is killing me. I do not care if we go in as two or three just as long as we make it. This is the season of streaks. Either they continue or they break. Whoever makes it, it will be deserving!

Im glad you touched on the crowd involvement Mike. I am new to the mid-county area and have been living in Nederland for 4 years now by way of Lumberton. While my roots still Bleed Blue, I have been supporting the Dogs since I have moved here. I have been to several games each season and by far are the most disapointed with this years fans. There is almost a feeling like we are waiting for the other shoe to drop so to say. There does not seem to be any rally behind the team. Its like the players are out there by themselves and the fans are hoping they do not fail. Which is what all fans do I guess... but there is a distinction between the two and not a sence of a combined one. I doubt I am making any sense but I am from Lumberton and should receive a pass. As for a prediction Nederland has the talent to be the best team in 22-4A, but they do not always play like it. I think Nederland shows up and gets this one 20-14.

Ok, I hope thats true, because I would hate to see it end in a coin flip. I really do not see a situation where there would be a coin flip. There are so many different scnarios that could play out the next two weeks but everyone I have been able to come up with, there has been a clear head-to-head advantage.

What is the Tie Breaker in 22-4a? Do they look at Head-to-Head at all or is it just a coin flip? Also, do points scored matter at all? I remember one year Lumberton beat Ozen by 2 points but needed to win by 3 to make playoffs.

I dont care if they (Lumberton) win by 1 point...just as long as they win. This brings back a heartbreaking time for us back in '96. We went 8-2 that year and lost to WOS and the team that knocked us out of the playoff race that year was @ LCM. Lost by six on 4th and goal with less than a minute to play. So I hope it is redemption time and not a repeat.

just going back to what some people were saying earlier in the thread about hoping PNG loses.. sorry Proud

I hope PNG runs the table and Nederland beats Dayton next week and if Lumberton wins against LCM...Lumberton is in no matter what happens week 10 between Lumberton and Ned. Does anyone know the tie breaker for the district. Do they look at head-to-head first or do they go straight to coin flip?

Way to bounce back Big L. 1 game at a time. Lets get ready for LCM.

Final NED 35 - LCM 7 What a crazy last two weeks of the season this is going to be! NED & Dayton then NED @ Lumberton

Good Job PNG... way to hang on late. Did Shakesneider (85) get that last sack?

LCM losing composure late and had 1 player ejected for throwing a punch.

NED 35 - LCM 7 Bryce Breaux 4yd TD run

sorry about the delay...Work got in the way. NED 28 - LCM 7 LCM rushing Touchdown Bellows another touchdown pass. Halftime

NED 21 - LCM 0 Bellows 62yd Pass to Ryan Brady

Keep it up L-Town

NED 14 - LCM 0 Kirby Bellows Touchdown pass to Chris Guiterez?

Cardenas Touchdown NED 7 -LCM 0