State Championship

[Knight Ace]

I believe GR will pull away with this one, but I bet it will be a close one. I think GRs passing attack will just end up being to much for AWs secondary. I am predicting a low scoring game with GR winning 21 to 14.

 

[souixland]

I'll take AW. GR has great LBs, but will be neutralized by chasing passes all day. AW 34 GR 31. AW 400 pass yds. GR 400 rush yards.

 

[hawkeyetillidie]

I have no idea what to expect. I've never seen AW play. they must not run much? Does anyone have insight on their passing game? GR's passing D is not bad. Great LB's, good corners, and fast safeties. I sure they will be able to get off the field a few times. If GR can get their running game going and control the time of possession. I would think it would be a key to winning the game.

 

[PNation]

Like I have said earlier I thought that G-R and Denver were the two best teams in the state, but A-W's style gives them a real chance in this one, I think it will be close though, and high scoring.

 

[captain_sparrow]

I have no idea what to expect. I've never seen AW play. they must not run much? Does anyone have insight on their passing game? GR's passing D is not bad. Great LB's, good corners, and fast safeties. I sure they will be able to get off the field a few times. If GR can get their running game going and control the time of possession. I would think it would be a key to winning the game.

Mount Ayr had a very good pass defense, with good linebackers and fast, athletic secondary players. And they couldn't stop the AW passing attack. That was after shutting down Colfax-Mingo's passing attack not long before the semifinals. AW is going to have a very good shot at winning because of how good its passing attack is.

 

[farmernels]

I thought it looked like GR was more athletic in the secondary than MA. I'm thinking they'll have better luck stopping AW and #9 and #30 will score at will. GR 31- AW 20

 

[captain_sparrow]

I guess we'll see tomorrow.

 

[Cardinal2012]

I thought it looked like GR was more athletic in the secondary than MA. I'm thinking they'll have better luck stopping AW and #9 and #30 will score at will. GR 31- AW 20

If by athletic you mean speed, then no. State track is a testament there. If you mean not getting beat deep from what we'll call "indecisive" coverage, then yes.

 

[IowaAJ34]

The Interesting thing I see is I don't believe Gladbrook Reinbeck has played a lot of teams that will pass as much as Akron West field. Most the teams they've played are run first. I think this should be a great game. My radio station I work at has covered GR all season. I think Gladbrook Reinbeck will find a way to win a close one.

 

[IowaAJ34]

I have no idea what to expect. I've never seen AW play. they must not run much? Does anyone have insight on their passing game? GR's passing D is not bad. Great LB's, good corners, and fast safeties. I sure they will be able to get off the field a few times. If GR can get their running game going and control the time of possession. I would think it would be a key to winning the game.

I watched Akron Westfield play vs Mount Ayr. Their QB is really impressive he can make all the throws. They will basically line up in 4 and 5 WR sets all game. Eskra will either throw it or run. I didn't notice a threat a running back at all, he's pretty much just a blocking back. They throw a lot of quick passes and let their skill players try to make plays in space. Basically its an air raid attack similar to a Texas tech.

 

[farhawks]

If the GR gameplan works to ground and pound work the clock and take the air out of the ball. They will win. I say it will be a defensive struggle and GR wins a low scoring game.