Hardin

[2wedge]

Alright, they're forcing us to talk about them now, so let's do it. What is Hardin's ceiling? My thoughts, I think 3rd round is very attainable for this team based on what I have seen. Curious as to the thoughts of others. 

[UNT-AggieMan]

Depends on who the draw and what kind of match up it is. if they find a team that is just as physical as them and can throw it around a little bit. It will present problems. and Palestine Westwood is coming eventually . 

[BBfan061]

If they stay healthy then yeah 3rd round… Unless they have to meet  Yoakum, Columbus, or Hitchcock in the second round.. because only one of those teams can win that district. I’ve seen Hitchcock and Columbus and I believe their defenses have the ability to slowdown and even get stops vs the Hardin offense.

[BBfan061]

2 minutes ago, UNT-AggieMan said:

Depends on who the draw and what kind of match up it is. if they find a team that is just as physical as them and can throw it around a little bit. It will present problems. and Palestine Westwood is coming eventually . 

Honestly Westwood is probably the 3rd best team in the region IMO. I think Franklin and Hitchcock are better

[UNT-AggieMan]

Yes but I think they would run into Westwood first of the 3 but all 3 are really good 

[BBfan061]

1 minute ago, UNT-AggieMan said:

Yes but I think they would run into Westwood first of the 3 but all 3 are really good 

I like Hardins chances vs Westwood. I think Hardin has the best game plan for play against a team like Westwood who defensively isn’t amazing.

[UNT-AggieMan]

I went to the game last year when they played in round 1 and Hardin had the game won pretty much. so I can definitely see them winning 

[Old Bald Man]

Coach Taylor does a great job doing something many don't face all year. They are VERY hard to prepare for, they can control the pace of the game, They limit your possessions, and they test your physicality. Come playoff time those are some good traits to have!

[Vini vidi]

Sometimes spread teams lack the defensive fortitude to play in a 5 yard box. 

[Bobcat101]

Very few out of this district make it passed the 1st round. Hardin is one stop away from losing a game in the playoffs. 
 

& to be far it applies to Orangefield also. 

[oldschool2]

3 hours ago, 2wedge said:

Alright, they're forcing us to talk about them now, so let's do it. What is Hardin's ceiling? My thoughts, I think 3rd round is very attainable for this team based on what I have seen. Curious as to the thoughts of others. 

Coach Taylor's Hornets will be a tough draw this year.. despite Region 3 being traditionally loaded.  Hardin does what they do pretty well.  A big, physical line and a good combination of guys in the backfield make them tough to stop.  And the "keep away" strategy makes it increasingly frustrating for opponents I'm sure.  Having some guys that you know can put points on the board but have to stand on the sideline and watch the clock tick away has to be humiliating for both the offense and defense.  We all watched it play out against WW last year in the playoffs and it has definitely carried over into this year.

Having said that.. nothing is impossible to stop.  Even if Hardin is the one stopping themselves.  It hasn't been seen yet but turnovers and/or penalties will ruin this offensive game plan.  Especially if it's against a team they can't stop either.  Which.. let's be honest.  That offensive scheme isn't built for playing catch up or scoring quickly.  Which is why it was so effective against OF.  Keep it out of the other team's hands.. but Hardin has to score every drive.  And stop the other team at least once.. preferably more than once.

How far will they go?  Who really knows.  Strange things happen in must win situations.  I'd put money they go 2 or more.. but matchups matter.  And.. other schools have good coaching staffs too.  It'll be interesting.