THIS_IS_DILLARD

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……

They would have to beat STA to do that 

I got the Panthers in this game. I said I would be at Otis Grey if you were alive Thanksgiving and I intend to keep my promise. 

Go luck bro. Wish yall the best. 

Ima b here regardless & they escaped last week it’s hard to beat a rival twice in a season let alone in back to back weeks so let’s gooo!!! 

Ima b here regardless & they escaped last week it’s hard to beat a rival twice in a season let alone in back to back weeks so let’s gooo!!! 

Just to let you know if @nolebull813 includes this game in the playoff bracket competition, I am going with the Panthers this time. 

Ima b here regardless & they escaped last week it’s hard to beat a rival twice in a season let alone in back to back weeks so let’s gooo!!! 

Congrats on the win fam & good luck in the playoffs. 
 
as for glades central the last 2 seasons was a rebuild. I expect them to come out arms swinging next year. 

I'm sure the coaches wish it would be released today so they can start trading film and preparing. Trust me a day matters. But it looks like some games are still being played today.

Appreciate it bro. 

Sunday at 10am is the youtube show for release. 

But yeah I’m pumped. A lot of great storylines.