It'll be a tough game. TBT lost week one to Venice, but Venice is an odd team that has a knack for relentlessly punishing defenses who take the wrong approach schematically. So, that game comes with a bit of an asterisk to me. The only other loss was 31-27 @ Armwood, where TBT had the lead and the ball with about three minutes to play before fumbling back to the Hawks who got the winning score with under a minute to play. TBT has dominated the last nearly three months.
TBT has ELITE skill talent, and a ton of size to go with it. They look imposing across the board. The potential question marks for them are the accuracy of the QB and maybe the defense. But, the question of the defense is really a result of the single result with Venice, as mentioned above. The QB is a great athlete who can sling it, but just sometimes is a bit inaccurate. If he's ON, it's lights out for the opponent.
For Lakeland, the key is that they play with an edge. If they play flat, or are timid, TBT will advance to the Final Four. Also, Lakeland must be crisp with the new QB, completing the passes that are there, avoiding turnovers, and keeping the defense off-balance with the play-calling.
I live in Auburndale. My pastor wants to go to a Lakeland game so I’ve invited him and waiting for his reply. Saw TBT easily handle Edgewater Friday night. It didn’t take long to figure out the Titans were the better team. Will be very interested to see how TBT matches up with the Dreadnaughts. Maybe Nulli will be there. That would clinch it for me.
Have to admit I wouldn’t mind driving a little further down I-4 to see Armwood play the Kowboys. 2 great games to choose from. Yes! I love the playoffs!
Now here's a game I'm gonna keep an eye on only 2 Hillsborough county teams are left standing tech and armwood tech has a tough task here going to Bryant stadium for a W I'm pulling for them 100% it'll be tough techs oline needs to hold up so tech can get the ball to their 3 4 star wrs