PNG @ Montgomery

[Darth Texas]

50/50 game. Montgomery is dangerous. They really haven’t had any hiccups on offense, and no hiccups on defense since the Dayton game. They’re more than capable of beating PNG. 

Numbers-wise, the Bears average about a td per game better than PNG, and PNG’s about 4 points better on defense. That’s a wash in my mind - These are two equal teams. 
 

PNG’s going to need its best defensive performance since La Porte to contain Montgomery’s RB. And our play calling has to be smart. We can’t afford to waste drives trying to get long pass plays that take too long to develop. We wasted three drives against Nederland (one in the second half, two to start the third) - We were bailed out by Nederland’s mistakes.  Montgomery won’t make those mistakes. And the Montgomery pass rush is better than that of any team we’ve played (exception possibly for La Porte). We need to hold the ball, burn the clock, and play keep away. I want first downs, not tries for quick touchdowns (if quick TDs happen, fine, but we don’t need to call plays like we have to score right that second). Short, quick high-percentage passes. And delete whatever was that play that led to Nederland’s interception last night from the playbook. PNG can get this one — If our run defense is tough and we keep the ball moving, we can get another W. 

[navydawg31]

Not having look at any games or anything but this gotta be one of the marquee games in the state…. 
 

I got PNG in this one. No score prediction. 

[1970]

40 minutes ago, Darth Texas said:

50/50 game. Montgomery is dangerous. They really haven’t had any hiccups on offense, and no hiccups on defense since the Dayton game. They’re more than capable of beating PNG. 

Numbers-wise, the Bears average about a td per game better than PNG, and PNG’s about 4 points better on defense. That’s a wash in my mind - These are two equal teams. 
 

PNG’s going to need its best defensive performance since La Porte to contain Montgomery’s RB. And our play calling has to be smart. We can’t afford to waste drives trying to get long pass plays that take too long to develop. We wasted three drives against Nederland (one in the second half, two to start the third) - We were bailed out by Nederland’s mistakes.  Montgomery won’t make those mistakes. And the Montgomery pass rush is better than that of any team we’ve played (exception possibly for La Porte). We need to hold the ball, burn the clock, and play keep away. I want first downs, not tries for quick touchdowns (if quick TDs happen, fine, but we don’t need to call plays like we have to score right that second). Short, quick high-percentage passes. And delete whatever was that play that led to Nederland’s interception last night from the playbook. PNG can get this one — If our run defense is tough and we keep the ball moving, we can get another W. 

I'm straying from the topic a bit, but wasn't the Nederland interception (after the PNG interception of the half back pass) just an underthrown ball after the QB scrambled out of the pocket?  The receiver didn't come back for it, but the defender did.  This is strictly from memory, I haven't seen a replay.  The pass shouldn't have been thrown perhaps, but who knows.   

Anyway, I've watched a little of the Montgomery - Dayton game, and a little of the Mont. - West Fork game.  WF didn't appear to me to give hardly any effort against Mont.  Mont beat Dayton and lost to KW Park, and Dayton rolled KWP.  Laporte rolled over KWP as well.  IMO PNG should be able to take it to them. You never know of course, but I say if PNG keeps it going like they are then they will win by several TDs. The receivers caught most of the passes last night except a couple or three by one particular receiver, who I think is a great athlete and very capable, and that's why they continue to throw to him. If he ever gets it together then I think he'll be lights out.  

[Eazy]

Really does look like a 50-50 game.  Both teams average over 40 points a game. Last years game was tight.  I like Montgomery’s chances at home.  

[cal81]

This not a 50/50 game. Montgomery’s offense relies heavily on their running back #1. 
 

Their passing game is average. 
 

Their defense is adequate. 
 

They haven’t played a PNG caliber team yet. 
 

PN-G 35 Montgomery 17

 

[Lamar1996]

This will be another route.  PNG will be to much for the Bears.  Defense always wins and ours is relentless.  42-14 PNG!

[CS.]

You can’t bring up average scores per game and compare.  PNG would probably average a ton more points if the majority of their games weren’t over at Halftime. Playing 3rd and 4th string players on both sides. 
 

Montgomery will keep it close for a bit but PNG will pull away in the second half for another double digit win.