BigSmooth352

Sharkbait, I've been hearing rumors that the Interm HC up there who was the DC got fired. You know anything about that?

I do not know all the details and hate to speculate, but there is no question that if Pahokee played an ineligible player that title should be vacated. There are rules in place, and ALL programs have to follow them. If it was a mistake, that is unfortunate, but if that mistake gave them an advantage over everyone else the title must be vacated. When something like this happens it comes down to the fact that you can't justify any one team as better than the other because there is no telling what the outcome would of been if the situation was different. And for anyone who says that 1 player doesn't have an impact on a playoff run, they are wrong. Hypothetically saying, if Pahokee played an ineligible player against Newberry in the first round who they beat by 1pt in OT, that player could of impacted the outcome of the game. Maybe if that player doesn't play Newberry pulls off the close win and they make the deep playoff run, or maybe Trenton does, or Madison, or Baker beats one of those teams in Championship instead. The fact is, we don't know what would of happened if the situation was different so therefore we don't know who the true champion is! That's why if it is found that they played an ineligible player they must vacate the title. Again, I hate to speculate when I don't know the whole story, and I would like to think that Pahokee won the title out right and no foul play was involved. And if there was an ineligible player on the team, I hope it was an honest mistake and not a program looking for an unfair advantage. Either way, mistake or not, if a rule was broken that gave them an upper hand the state championship must be vacated.

Trenton over Pahokee by 2 While Trenton and Newberry's run game philosophies are similar, Newberry ran the ball this year with brute force where as Trenton's run game thrives on discipline. This game is going to be nasty close and I'm going with Trenton because those boys know how to compete and win a dog fight. However, ultimately I don't think its going to be Trenton's O or Pahokee's D that determines this one. Trenton is going to move the ball and they're going to score points. What its going to come down to is can Trenton contain Pahokee's athletes on offense. Discipline offenses win games through time of possession and field position, but an offense loaded with athletes can score quick and often. If it came down to it I don't think Trenton can win a shoot out. If Trenton can't contain their athletes on the offensive side of the ball it could turn into a long night for the Tigers. It should be a classic!

Madison by 18, but Fort White is going to put up a battle and give the Cur Dogs a scare. Madison will pull away late.

Fort White big

Trenton at home in the playoffs, I say they got it by 14.

Newberry by 6. Two things about Dixie is they play their best at home and in the games that matter the most. However, Newberry is a playoff caliber team and they secure their spot for the big dance by physically dominating Dixie late in the game. Trenton by 18. Williston can't seem to live up to the hype they had before the season started. They're just not on the same level as Trenton.

Honestly, I'm not a 100% sure. I believe it was centered around Union, Dixie, Chiefland, Williston, and Newberry.

I know we’re starting to get into some really good football and there is no need to look ahead, but what’s the word on the street about possible conferences for next year? All I’ve heard is they may be starting the old Suwannee Conference back up.

Trenton by 7. What Trenton does on offense will force Newberry's DL to play smart sound football and not just physically dominate the line of scrimmage. Trenton is the best at what they do so I'm going with them. Fort White by 14. Fort White is just better all around, plain and simple.

Fort White should be fine. I got them by 28+

Fort White is definitely the team to beat out of this district. I got them by 21 here.

Tigers by 14.

That's a good point, and that's what Union will have to do to win. What will be key for Newberry is winning a couple of defensive series early and sustaining long hard drives by running the ball. If they can maintain the advantage in time of possession and keep the ball out of Union's hands they should get the job done. It should be a good one either way!

I'm just not feeling the same vibe about the Tigers like we have in the past! PSJ 28-14 showing they're yet again the team to beat out the panhandle.