Crosby VS Angleton

[#COUGAR08]

Alright folks, who you got? 

Crosby has a for sure locked in spot @ 3 seed, and looks to be the upset and overtake the 2 spot. Give me your thoughts!

[AledoAlumni]

I think the difference between the second seed and third is significant. Obviously both first round games will be tough but second place host and third is on the road. But the second round is the biggest difference. Third place would have to play PAM. Playoff quality games from here on out for these two teams. 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

I can't believe I'm about to type this but I got Crosby in a close one, depends on their sideline and not the kids. 

[OlDawg]

Two best overall defenses in district I believe. Angleton will need Mack back for this game. He's a difference maker & All State caliber DE. Hopefully, his injury wasn't serious. But, all I know is he left the La Porte game on a cart. Angleton had a lot of luck last year in miracle comebacks. This year, they've had all the worst luck with injuries. Haven't seen anything like it happen to one team in such a short span in a while. Maybe never. I know LP was down to their 4th string RB & a JV call-up in the PO's in 2012 when Whitely & others were hurt, and still made the PO run to meet Katy in Regionals. So, a good run can be made. But, it's tough.

To lose your QB, backup QB, best--or second best--receiver, and your top DE...dang...

If Mack plays, this will be another low scoring affair like last year's 13-8 affair. If not, I have to give Crosby the edge. Robison will be the better passer in the game, Angleton I give a slight edge in the RB area because of depth (Neyland & crew), but neither team is really overpowering running the ball. I can see the Wildcats returning to the T formation, and using Jammer at QB more. Angleton's main weapon is Jammer. Get him the ball however, and whenever, and all the time, and then some more. He's a talent, and can do a lot of things.

I like Angleton's coaching decisions on the field. Edge to the Wildcats. They're also at home with a big chip on their shoulder now and in 'circle the wagon mode.' Angleton has the speed advantage in skill positions. Angleton will have multiple trick plays ready to use to find a way to put points on the board.

Mack plays, Wildcats by a score or less. Mack doesn't play, Crosby by 3. I'll go somewhere around a 21-17ish type game. I expect both teams to stack against the run. Robison will have some opportunities to complete some passes. But, Angleton's secondary is probably the best coverage he'll have seen.

Interesting coaching decision for Crosby will be either to kick to Jammer and risk a return TD, or whether you pooch, and give a weakened O a shorter field. LP chose the former and it bit them right off the bat.

Good Luck to both teams & don't beat anybody up any more. 11-5A is gonna' need all hands left on deck for Bidistrict. The games were already going to be tough enough as it was...