THIS_IS_DILLARD

I agree with you on everything you said. Why play these powerhouses and get the butt kicked out of you. Yes you're not running away from good opponents, however what does a 63-0 loss due to the morale of a bunch of young men.

Oh sounds like you're okay with not having St. Thomas on the schedule 

8/23/24 @ plantation 
8/30/24 @ Stranahan 
9/6/24 @ northeast *
9/15/24 Boyd Anderson (homecoming) 
9/26/24 @ Suncoast *
@ Miramar 
10/4/24 Bye Week 
10/10/24 @ Dr.Joaquin Garcia*
10/19/24 Blanche Ely @ Dillard (Soul Bowl)
10/25/24 @ Boynton beach (Thursday)*
11/1/24 Deerfield beach @ Dillard 
 

They bring almost 80% of the roster which was 9th & 10th graders. They got a few transfers in but nothing crazy. Atleast not yet. 
 
from my sources it looks as if the the second year head coach for Dillard is trying to rack up some wins under his belt & not scheduling above the talent he actually has which will either A. Get him fired after this season or see more kids transfer out or both. 
 
if Dillard can go 8-2 or dare I say undefeated & have a deep playoff round (regional finals) that could One really put the program in a bright light for transfers & also instill a winning culture back in the storied program. 

They had to move the game against Ely up so the kids who get suspended for fighting are back by the playoffs 

7 road games this upcoming this season is diabolical lol. 
 
but we were one of 4 schools chosen for a stadium upgrade and it’s looking to be completed by mid season. But aye either way LETSSS GOOO PANTHERS!!

They bring almost 80% of the roster which was 9th & 10th graders. They got a few transfers in but nothing crazy. Atleast not yet. 
 
from my sources it looks as if the the second year head coach for Dillard is trying to rack up some wins under his belt & not scheduling above the talent he actually has which will either A. Get him fired after this season or see more kids transfer out or both. 
 
if Dillard can go 8-2 or dare I say undefeated & have a deep playoff round (regional finals) that could One really put the program in a bright light for transfers & also instill a winning culture back in the storied program. 

Wow that’s the easiest schedule I seen in a while for Dillard. Are they gonna be young and inexperienced? Miramar and Ely will be a toss up. Unless one of those other teams got a bunch of transfers Dillard should go 8-2 at worst 

Dillard Panther been missing in action y'all. Lol

there he is, its gonna be a fun season homie

Looking forward to this season tho. A lot of great games between great programs. Going to be an exciting season. 

That’s wassup bro I wish his team all the success this year. And that heat is brutal. Especially after it rains. 

This will be Lakeland's first trip to Traz Powell stadium, known by locals as "The Mecca". It will probably be the 3rd time in the last nine seasons Lakeland will face the best team in Dade county (Carol City in 2016 and Norland in 2023 being the other two.) 
We'll have to keep an eye on the recruiting classes for these teams, as that will make all the difference in how this game goes. Both schools have a solid nucleus returning, but, in this day and age they'll have to recruit well to stay at a top level.  

Touchdown Dillard 7-0 1st qt 

Last year, Bergen Catholic NJ lost to Don Bosco in the regular season 31-7. Then in the title game, Bergen turned around and beat Bosco 45-0! 
 
Point is it’s really hard to beat a team twice. Especially when you are close in quality. Dillard should be more focused and hungry. Ely might be reading their own press clippings. Paws up Panthers, it’s game day!!!!

I also hope there is no serious off the field drama. Don't want any fans, players or coaches to get hurt. 

Me either it’s like playing from behind every play every down is crucial because if you’re down 7 you don’t want to go three and out or turn it over and risk being down double digits that makes the mental even more stressed. Especially in the playoffs. 
 
I want to see Dillard come in tonight punch ely in the mouth and keep punching until the clocks hit zero if they truly want to advance to the 2nd round. 

Most teams, good or bad, play better from the front. There are a few that tend to come from behind, but personally, I don't like that drama. Take the lead early and pull away towards the finish. That's the way to do it in the playoffs. Leave no doubt!

Facts, I don’t know if this is all teams or just middle of the pack teams. But I think we play so much better & aggressive when we have the lead. 
 
so we have to jump out & make ely play from behind. 

You are absolute right on that. If you fall behind at all, it should be by no more than 7. You need to be in the game from the get go and preferably have them play from behind. 

I have a good feeling about Dillard's chances in this game. The key is to minimize penalties and not turn the ball over unnecessarily. 

I agree but todays youth don’t……

Hopefully we can advance tomorrow to even give ourselves that opportunity. Winning a playoff game on the road in your first year as head coach after a mass exodus is not easy at all to do. So we will see. 

If they don't beat STA and Apopka takes down Seminole in the second round, then I will make my way back to Central Florida for the Lake Mary rematch even though I can't think of a way to beat the Rams unless their QB is not available for the game. 

If the Panthers lose again to Ely, they’ll b bringing in new coaches again….This is probably the best game in So Flo. The rest of the games gonna b Beatdowns. I’m going to the West Boca @Atlantic game. Haven’t seen the Eagles this year. I don’t expect bullets to b whizzing by my head either……..If Dillard loses to Ely again, there may b trouble. If Ely gets eliminated by Dillard, there may b trouble……