@NEMOFball it will be a good game. Of any team I observed this season, MC is the only one that will be able to match Adrian's physicality on the line of scrimmage. Both teams are bigger and more violent in the trenches than Lincoln. Adrian did not have the luxury of playing Lincoln in 20mph wind. As you can tell, I'm a little salty. I'm saddened that this weeks semifinal won't be played between two West Central Conference teams. I really believed Lincoln would beat MC, but MC was the better team on Saturday and that's all there is to it. That won't stop me from having nightmares about it for the next couple months...
Onto MC vs Adrian. #24 from MC is a stud and I'd say he'll be the best football player on the field, by a narrow margin over #22 from Adrian (I believe each of these two players are the best players for their teams on both sides of the ball). I also believe each of these kids are obviously all state football players. I think overall, Adrian has more *talent*. Don't mistake that to mean MC is not talented. They have a very physical and athletic front. With a lot of guys that are willing to tackle. They are buttoned up and have a lot of confidence in their defense.
I expect few passes to be thrown. I expect physicality to win out. I expect a low scoring total. Each team has shown that they'll put the ball on the ground, whoever does that less will probably come away with this one. My understanding is that the game will be played in Adrian? That is a huge advantage for the Blackhawks. If I were forced to pick a winner, my gut says Adrian. MC lost their best RB to injury against Lincoln (I've heard possible ACL tear). I also just think Adrian has a slight edge in the physicality department. Should be a fun game. Hoping I can be there in person to watch.
