Kearney 20 Smithville 19

[thetophat2021]

St Mary’s lost. In the next several games they have teams that are much harder than the team they just lost to

Last year's St. Mary's lost similarly to Neuqua Valley and ended up being compared to CBC. Not saying K or anyone else doesn't have a chance (haha try telling this coaching staff anything approaching that I dare anyone) but don't discount the Dragons, Joey.

 

[thetophat2021]

The Bulldogs winses.

They sure did, precious! Glad to see you are back!

 

[TheRealJoey]

They sure did, precious! Glad to see you are back!

The first third quarter drive was impressive. Kearney shoved it down their throats. Got to the 1. Penalty back to the 6. Then ran the heavy set. Everyone in the stadium knows what is coming. And it has not been stopped yet. Two TDs on PC. Two on Fort and that one on Smithville. Smash mouth Martyball with 100% success.

 

[thetophat2021]

The first third quarter drive was impressive. Kearney shoved it down their throats. Got to the 1. Penalty back to the 6. Then ran the heavy set. Everyone in the stadium knows what is coming. And it has not been stopped yet. Two TDs on PC. Two on Fort and that one on Smithville. Smash mouth Martyball with 100% success.

That is now a pattern. Same thing happened at Platte County. I told my old HS classmate with whom I attended the game Grace falls forward for 3 yds. I do give Smithville credit for blowing up one run forcing him to run laterally but that was not in the red zone. I am telling everyone DO NOT COUNT THE CHAMPS OUT but I absolutely am eating up what is happening here in KTown. And HOW ABOUT THAT CROWD both sides last night?

 

[TheRealJoey]

And

That is now a pattern. Same thing happened at Platte County. I told my old HS classmate with whom I attended the game Grace falls forward for 3 yds. I do give Smithville credit for blowing up one run forcing him to run laterally but that was not in the red zone. I am telling everyone DO NOT COUNT THE CHAMPS OUT but I absolutely am eating up what is happening here in KTown. And HOW ABOUT THAT CROWD both sides last night?

And played with an injury. Even more impressive.

 

[r14veer]

The officiating was poor. The onside kick that Smithville did should have been penalized. They used a pop up kick that is illegal in high school football. The ball was kicked into the ground and went two yards before it popped up. The officials need to know the rules.

The “pop up” onside kick rule states, “a pop-up kick is a free kick in which the kicker drives the ball immediately to the ground, the ball strikes the ground once and goes into the air in the manner of a ball kicked directly off the tee. Such kicks will be penalized as a dead-ball free-kick infraction.”

It definitely popped up, that is for sure. However, it was on its second bounce. That is 100% legal at all levels.

 

[r14veer]

We lucked into home side seats right at midfield and saw this right in front of us (noted on another thread). THIS was extremely obvious.

At full speed, it sure looks early, but I don’t believe it was. You might consider pausing the video right at hand contact with the ball. It looks like it’s right at 10 yards.

 

[thetophat2021]

At full speed, it sure looks early, but I don’t believe it was. You might consider pausing the video right at hand contact with the ball. It looks like it’s right at 10 yards.

Thanks I will look at this when I get free time. Really kinda moot now given the result but a learning opportunity.

 

[r14veer]

Either way, that’s a tough call for the official, whichever way they call it, and you’re right it is now moot.

 

[TheRealJoey]

At full speed, it sure looks early, but I don’t believe it was. You might consider pausing the video right at hand contact with the ball. It looks like it’s right at 10 yards.

Ended up not making a difference anyway. sV could not move the ball.

 

[r14veer]

Ended up not making a difference anyway. sV could not move the ball.

I’m not sure I’d say they couldn’t move the ball. It looked like they moved it 20 yards in around 30 seconds, and then, with time running out, took two flailing attempts at the end zone before kicking.

 

[TheRealJoey]

I’m not sure I’d say they couldn’t move the ball. It looked like they moved it 20 yards in around 30 seconds, and then, with time running out, took two flailing attempts at the end zone before kickin

K. 20 points off only 35 plays. Keep possession, do 50 plays. Score 28-34 points. Just simple math. SV got 19 points off 58 plays.

 

[TheRealJoey]

I think with K it is a matter of being relevant again. I saw a team that could use a lot of improvement and probably get a lot of improvement by the end of the season. In all likelihood they are the conference champions at least. Not a bad start to having a new coach with the new system come in.
The rankings don’t matter at all.

Playing good football and getting better every week is all that matters.

The wave of personnel they have coming in the next several years will be too much for anyone.

 

[r14veer]

K. 20 points off only 35 plays. Keep possession, do 50 plays. Score 28-34 points. Just simple math. SV got 19 points off 58 plays.

Team A ran 58 plays, for a total of 394 yards and an average of 6.8 yards per play.

Team B ran 35 plays, for a total of 195 yards and an average of 5.6 yards per play.

I wouldn’t say either team necessarily “struggled” to move the ball, given the per play averages, but one was clearly better at it. One team had an easy interception pop out of the DB’s hands and into the WR’s hands and turn into a long TD that accounted for 25% of their total yards.

I would say, in this scenario, that one team just did a one-point-better job of taking advantage of their opportunities than the other. I know this might be lost on some, but it is usually a sign of a good team to find a way to win despite being statistically dominated. It was a great win; just let it be a great win. Let’s just not pretend it was something it very clearly wasn’t, that’s all I’m saying here.

 

[WFBuckely]

Team A ran 58 plays, for a total of 394 yards and an average of 6.8 yards per play.

Team B ran 35 plays, for a total of 195 yards and an average of 5.6 yards per play.

I wouldn’t say either team necessarily “struggled” to move the ball, given the per play averages, but one was clearly better at it. One team had an easy interception pop out of the DB’s hands and into the WR’s hands and turn into a long TD that accounted for 25% of their total yards.

I would say, in this scenario, that one team just did a one-point-better job of taking advantage of their opportunities than the other. I know this might be lost on some, but it is usually a sign of a good team to find a way to win despite being statistically dominated. It was a great win; just let it be a great win. Let’s just not pretend it was something it very clearly wasn’t, that’s all I’m saying here.

The defensive player tipped it with his fingers. I wouldn’t say that was an easy interception, or an easy catch by the 230 lbs tight end. I would also say that despite all those yards all they came up with was 19 points. Most of their drives they weren’t even sniffing points. Their quarterback had a Passer rating of 29. So once again Ks defense completely dominates in the defensive passing category. Perhaps that’s why Kearney lead for the last 17 minutes of the game?

Should we also look at the back up linebacker that was out of position on the long run for the touchdown?

At this point I would say Smithville is much better coached and much more polished. Maybe from being in the same system for years? But Kearney definitely has the athletes and if they’re more polished and eight weeks, then look out.

 

[thetophat2021]

I think with K it is a matter of being relevant again. I saw a team that could use a lot of improvement and probably get a lot of improvement by the end of the season. In all likelihood they are the conference champions at least. Not a bad start to having a new coach with the new system come in.
The rankings don’t matter at all.

Playing good football and getting better every week is all that matters.

The wave of personnel they have coming in the next several years will be too much for anyone.

Isn't it great to live in a community where little boys still like to get outside and play instead of doing video games????? The numbers when the little ones came out before the game were beyond impressive so YES this program is very well stocked.

As for your other statements AMEN, Joey! Kearney is "in the mix". All any fan should ever ask from any team/program..............

 

[thetophat2021]

The defensive player tipped it with his fingers. I wouldn’t say that was an easy interception, or an easy catch by the 230 lbs tight end. I would also say that despite all those yards all they came up with was 19 points. Most of their drives they weren’t even sniffing points. Their quarterback had a Passer rating of 29. So once again Ks defense completely dominates in the defensive passing category. Perhaps that’s why Kearney lead for the last 17 minutes of the game?

Should we also look at the back up linebacker that was out of position on the long run for the touchdown?

At this point I would say Smithville is much better coached and much more polished. Maybe from being in the same system for years? But Kearney definitely has the athletes and if they’re more polished and eight weeks, then look out.

The Warriors are NOT better coached. It is a case of them being in the same system Ambroson et al built middle of last decade. Don't get me wrong they are ultra-impressive but Kearney doing this in YEAR ONE is extraordinary and it isn't nearly all talent.

 

[r14veer]

The defensive player tipped it with his fingers. I wouldn’t say that was an easy interception, or an easy catch by the 230 lbs tight end. I would also say that despite all those yards all they came up with was 19 points. Most of their drives they weren’t even sniffing points. Their quarterback had a Passer rating of 29. So once again Ks defense completely dominates in the defensive passing category. Perhaps that’s why Kearney lead for the last 17 minutes of the game?

Should we also look at the back up linebacker that was out of position on the long run for the touchdown?

At this point I would say Smithville is much better coached and much more polished. Maybe from being in the same system for years? But Kearney definitely has the athletes and if they’re more polished and eight weeks, then look out.

I'm not sure about Smithville being much better coached, but you're right, Kearney will make a deep run if they polish things up.

 

[quadzilla200]

I read an article about Minnick at Raytown and his success in a very down program.
First thing he did was put a big map on the board and put pins for every kid that needed rides. That is a coach adapting to his urban environment instead of ignoring an obstacle that isn't present in more affluent areas. If their district hadn't gone to the one extreme with quarantining the past two seasons they would've had a lot more wins.

 

[thetophat2021]

I read an article about Minnick at Raytown and his success in a very down program.
First thing he did was put a big map on the board and put pins for every kid that needed rides. That is a coach adapting to his urban environment instead of ignoring an obstacle that isn't present in more affluent areas. If their district hadn't gone to the one extreme with quarantining the past two seasons they would've had a lot more wins.

Yeah they had zero continuity last season and still pushed a very strong Grain Valley in a crazy marathon multi OT district title thriller.

I normally do not heap this much praise on any individual but MY GOODNESS so far..............

 

[thetophat2021]

It definitely popped up, that is for sure. However, it was on its second bounce. That is 100% legal at all levels.

I saw this play again today before the Chiefs put on this show..............it was indeed legal from my perspective.

 

[WFBuckely]

It definitely popped up, that is for sure. However, it was on its second bounce. That is 100% legal at all levels.

"On an onside kick, no member of the kicking team can initiate contact with a R player until the kick has traveled 10 yds., K is eligible to recover the kick, or R initiates a block in the neutral zone." WATCH IT AGAIN. Another reason it is K ball there.

 

[thetophat2021]

"On an onside kick, no member of the kicking team can initiate contact with a R player until the kick has traveled 10 yds., K is eligible to recover the kick, or R initiates a block in the neutral zone." WATCH IT AGAIN. Another reason it is K ball there.

Matters not now but something to watch, perhaps, when these two hook up again in eight weeks.

 

[r14veer]

"On an onside kick, no member of the kicking team can initiate contact with a R player until the kick has traveled 10 yds., K is eligible to recover the kick, or R initiates a block in the neutral zone." WATCH IT AGAIN. Another reason it is K ball there.

First, that wasn't the argument being made. Second, there is not an official in the world who would call a touch on the hip on an onside at full speed that happened nearly instantaneously (again officials don't get the benefit of pausing the video) with the ball being at 10 yards. The rule is meant for the old school tactic of a wall of blockers blasting the receiving team's front guys as the ball is on the way. Nobody in any way was forcibly contacted except for the illegal blindside block initiated by the Kearney player. You are technically correct, but so is everyone who complains about holding on every single play. Ask any official, and their first thought is "did one team gain an advantage?" I'm with you, I'd prefer that all the rules are perfectly applied by the book, but that isn't reasonable given human limitations.

 

[WFBuckely]

First, that wasn't the argument being made. Second, there is not an official in the world who would call a touch on the hip on an onside at full speed that happened nearly instantaneously (again officials don't get the benefit of pausing the video) with the ball being at 10 yards. The rule is meant for the old school tactic of a wall of blockers blasting the receiving team's front guys as the ball is on the way. Nobody in any way was forcibly contacted except for the illegal blindside block initiated by the Kearney player. You are technically correct, but so is everyone who complains about holding on every single play. Ask any official, and their first thought is "did one team gain an advantage?" I'm with you, I'd prefer that all the rules are perfectly applied by the book, but that isn't reasonable given human limitations.

Of course there is an advantage when you are illegally hitting Rs before the ball goes 10 yards. LOL

 

[r14veer]

Of course there is an advantage when you are illegally hitting Rs before the ball goes 10 yards. LOL

As there is when you illegally blindside someone.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

Lost in all this is WTH happened with Kearney hot moms! They were pumped!

 

[503_Maple]

Lost in all this is WTH happened with Kearney hot moms! They were pumped!

Kearney may or may not win state. But Kearney moms will always be #1 in my heart.

 

[love- the- game]

I wasnt at the game and then saw the box score and had to go watch it. Couldnt believe Smithville outgained Kearney 395 to 195 and won. Kearney won the field position battle and TO battle, which is why they won. Kearney caught quite the break when #14 caught the tipped pass, should have been pick 6. Smithville is not the same team on Offense and their special teams looked lost. Kearney has got things going in the right direction and looked like a really good football team.

 

[TheRealJoey]

I wasnt at the game and then saw the box score and had to go watch it. Couldnt believe Smithville outgained Kearney 395 to 195 and won. Kearney won the field position battle and TO battle, which is why they won. Kearney caught quite the break when #14 caught the tipped pass, should have been pick 6. Smithville is not the same team on Offense and their special teams looked lost. Kearney has got things going in the right direction and looked like a really good football team.

It really wasn't that close to a pick, and certainly not a pick 6--as he was off balance. He barely scraped it, changing its trajectory slightly with his fingterips. Way underthrown. Smithville got a break on the busted D play in 1Q. Each team got away with one TD in the 1stHalf. In the first half, SV didnt sniff the end zone other than that broken D play.

K adjusted and came right out and scored at a pace I though they would for the whole game--which was enough to get 28. SV had other ideas in the 1st half--and shut down K good. K was banged up from the previous two weeks and had starters that were questionable and had missed practices on O going into the game. They have some work to do to polish themselves up in all phases of the game. Smithville looked polished, good and complete for the athletes that they have available. Excellent football club.

 

[BoosterBosko]

Lost in all this is WTH happened with Kearney hot moms! They were pumped!

I think it was determined that the success of the Kearney football team was directly correlated to the population of hot Kearney moms. With Kearney just now returning to glory, it may take a bit before we start seeing them like we used to.

 

[thetophat2021]

I wasnt at the game and then saw the box score and had to go watch it. Couldnt believe Smithville outgained Kearney 395 to 195 and won. Kearney won the field position battle and TO battle, which is why they won. Kearney caught quite the break when #14 caught the tipped pass, should have been pick 6. Smithville is not the same team on Offense and their special teams looked lost. Kearney has got things going in the right direction and looked like a really good football team.

If Smithville gets the passing game straightened out they will be a major force come November. Their O Line was winning at the LOS most of the game. Ambroson is a very sharp tool I'd bet they look lots better if (more likely when) these two hook up again.

Another factor that will play at rematch for everything time is pretty much all of Smithville's key players are Seniors. Not so much the case for Kearney.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

I think it was determined that the success of the Kearney football team was directly correlated to the population of hot Kearney moms. With Kearney just now returning to glory, it may take a bit before we start seeing them like we used to.

Give them credit Bosko... They are twerking.... I mean working to get back into what they used to be!

 

[TheRealJoey]

If Smithville gets the passing game straightened out they will be a major force come November. Their O Line was winning at the LOS most of the game. Ambroson is a very sharp tool I'd bet they look lots better if (more likely when) these two hook up again.

Another factor that will play at rematch for everything time is pretty much all of Smithville's key players are Seniors. Not so much the case for Kearney.

I think SVs passing game was working okay...QB rating 109 in the first two games. Passer rating drops when you are playing a team that has 5 picks and is allowing 100/yds per. Smithville passer rating 29 for this game. I think your are underestimating the D backfield with that kind of track speed. How many yards did Fenner get?

 

[TheRealJoey]

If Smithville gets the passing game straightened out they will be a major force come November. Their O Line was winning at the LOS most of the game. Ambroson is a very sharp tool I'd bet they look lots better if (more likely when) these two hook up again.

Another factor that will play at rematch for everything time is pretty much all of Smithville's key players are Seniors. Not so much the case for Kearney.

Never mind. SV was 9/19 for 48 yards passing against PC. Yeah.

 

[BoosterBosko]

Give them credit Bosko... They are twerking.... I mean working to get back into what they used to be!

My god. What have I just watched?

 

[r14veer]

I think SVs passing game was working okay...QB rating 109 in the first two games. Passer rating drops when you are playing a team that has 5 picks and is allowing 100/yds per. Smithville passer rating 29 for this game. I think your are underestimating the D backfield with that kind of track speed. How many yards did Fenner get?

It also drops when all the fingernails on your throwing hand are ripped off the week before.

 

[thetophat2021]

I think SVs passing game was working okay...QB rating 109 in the first two games. Passer rating drops when you are playing a team that has 5 picks and is allowing 100/yds per. Smithville passer rating 29 for this game. I think your are underestimating the D backfield with that kind of track speed. How many yards did Fenner get?

Umm actually was very impressed all three games with their speed and the Goepferich kid (wow that name has been here since I can remember) is a very agile, smart one. Definitely the leader of the group.

 

[thetophat2021]

Never mind. SV was 9/19 for 48 yards passing against PC. Yeah.

All fixable but how does PC's D line look now?

 

[Oklah0maDrill]

Kearney won the game despite getting out-gained 395 to 195. K took advantage of opportunities when they needed to most. I'll tip my cap to them and the coaching staff for getting it done. However, I'm confused about all this track speed Joey keeps talking about. I guess the Smithville QB should go out for track this Spring.