I'm not opening that can of worms. I was to young in the 70s to even pay attention, and I know there were some good teams in that time that I never saw play. Wouldn't mind seeing some posts about who had the best team from each decade on here from the Big 8??
Monett Versus Seneca
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I have some film from at least one of those teams, maybe the other, that was burned to a CD for me. The style of football they played back then was way different...hard to compare with today.
Yep. The Redford special was the trick play in the Aurora game. They practiced it often. Regardless, it was a talented and resilient team. It still perplexes me that they started off so badly in 92. I have no doubts they would have beaten Nixa if they played again in the playoffs.
Yes, in 93 Bolivar barely lost a heartbreaker at Ozark which they had never beaten before. This was when Ozark was really good. This was the one loss of the regular season.
No way does 08 Monett team handle the 16 team without a struggle. The 08 team had a better defense but the 16 offense was WAY better than 08 offense, mainly because of the passing game. Would be a very interesting game and would probably come down to how 16 offensive line handled the pass rush of 08 team.
And I have a little insight, had a son that was a senior on each of those teams.
I would agree with you on the 08 team defense being better. But the 16 team only had 1 passing threat, and that was the tight end. They had no consistent deep threat. Their best offensive threat was their running back, and he was a work horse. The 08 team just had too much athleticism for the later team to handle.
Calpreps Prediction: [2016] Monett (MO) 27, [2008] Monett (MO) 20
Now that we've settled that ....
Now that we've settled that ....
I don't know if I would say that. They gave up 28 points to cAssville 21 of those in the second half when weather conditions should have favored them. cAssville just shoved the ball down their throats and said stop us if you can....and well they couldn't.
The Mox has some good property if you need. There is a good smooth jazz bar on the property. The skiing is phenomenal....especially this time of year.
The Mox has some good property if you need. There is a good smooth jazz bar on the property. The skiing is phenomenal....especially this time of year.
Man, you found me. I didn't realize I was that popular.
I don't know about the 08 vs 16 Cubs, but I've always said that if Monett or Cassville had to go to Chilli.........they lose. Those long road trips in the semi's def. favors the home team. Cassville got to host because of being the 2nd team out of districts. Monett would have had to travel. I think Chilli probably wins that game honestly. It's really hard to compare years. I think the 08 defense would have had a really hard time stopping Branch. The 08 team was more athletic and had more speed. It would be pretty close I think honestly.
08 Monett was good. Very 1 dimensional on O. D was legit, but couldnt handle getting hit in the mouth by Cassville.. or the cold and rain... either way, couldnt handle it.
16 Monett was very good. Had a 2000 yard rusher and the QB threw for over 1500 (cant remember exactly how much). The offensive line was real big and real physical! Their defense held Maryville (that was avg 49.9 a game) to 18 pts in the championship.
Give me the 2016 club
16 Monett was very good. Had a 2000 yard rusher and the QB threw for over 1500 (cant remember exactly how much). The offensive line was real big and real physical! Their defense held Maryville (that was avg 49.9 a game) to 18 pts in the championship.
Give me the 2016 club
Mox only did that to pay for his Brown education. Funny. He paid for his BROWN education that way
Would that be the same defense that gave up 30 pts, in a district game, to an anemic Mt. Vernon team, that lost 5 times?
28 pts,
You do have a good argument with that one. MV had a stud QB and solid group of WR. Monett 2 starting Corners where put out of the game in the first half of the game. One with an ankle injury and the other with a head injury. MV scored on a couple deep balls late in the game. They had a good O, not anemic.
Branch ran for over 300 that game too.
I'm 100% positive you didn't see more games than I did of both teams and/or more game film. Also, we have had this discussion before at my house. It would have been a VERY interesting game.
16 team had a WR that was one of the fastest kids in the area (according to track) and 3 other fast WR/flex that caught a lot of balls. Also threw quite a few to Branch (running back). Alex was an outstanding TE but I'm not sure he even led the team in receiving. That was a very diverse offense that went anywhere from Power I to option to 5 wide. Branch ran for 37 TD and 2,700 yards I think. QB threw for 2,100 yards & 24 TD and ran for 18 TD.
08 was extremely one dimensional offensively, especially after they lost their starting QB for the season about midway through. Even prior to that they didn't pass much and it was pretty much a 1 back show for the running game. That being said, they were very athletic and tough and again, I think the game comes down to how well the 16 Oline handles pass rush from 08 Dline.
If I remember correctly, Branch ran for 2,700 yards and 37 TD. Don't remember how many receiving yards or TDs he had. QB threw for 2,100 yards, 24 TD, 5 INT and ran for 18 TD..
The 16 team had a great back in Branch, but they were versatile. Could line up and play power football or spread you out. If you loaded up for Branch you got burnt.
I forgot how big their numbers were! Crazy offensive production.
16 OLine would be able to handle 08 DL. Honestly, I dont think it is that close of a game. I say 35-14ish. I remember that D. Not real big, very fast and would hit you. 16 OL would take over after a while because they welcomed the physicalness and the size would win out.
I just remember the Frigil (sp?) kid, no one else sticks out. (was that even in 15?)
Lets not forget that Maryville's starting QB went down in the first quarter of this game. Numbers can be deceiving. Monett's front 7 in 16 was tough. Im not saying the 08 team would beat them every time, but I believe more often than not.
Maryville played at 100%, QB was definitely playing the whole game. Threw 3 ints.
Owensville lost their QB in the Qtr final game.
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I’m biased because I was in school for the 08 team! Like Bullit once told me, 08 had their shot didn’t get it done and 16 did
It was the quarterfinal game AT Monett where the other teams qb went down in the first quarter
I am sure that you did see more games than I did. If I have to choose, I am always going to go with the better defense. They (08) had the guys that could handle Branch. I do remember the one fast receiver you mentioned, but he dropped a lot of balls, and the QB had a nice arm, but lacked accuracy on long throws. I would be happy with 16 team trying to win games via the pass. That is why I would take the earlier team. JMO
08 team had a ton of talent and speed, and don't forget those players won a state title in Wrestling, they were hard nosed. But players are just part of what makes a team.
What would the 08 team have done had they had the 16 coaching staff?
What would the 08 team have done had they had the 16 coaching staff?
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