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Post by htown707 on Dec 6, 2009 2:42:12 GMT -5
This should be a fairly competitive game next week, defiantly the key of the game is Monty's defense stopping the running attack of Eureka. Also Monty must put some more points on the board, 14 will not get it done against Eureka, they have to put up at least 28 to have a good chance of winning the game. If this means anything, there were some rumors I read on the PD blog that the game will be played at Humboldt State. But those rumors are false, according to the NCS website, the game will be played at Rancho Cotate on Friday @ 7. So defiantly home field advantage will go to Monty. But that didn't mean anything when Eureka played against Petaluma on the road now did it?
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Post by hsfbfan on Dec 6, 2009 3:31:09 GMT -5
I don't see monty scoring 28 against eureka, however, if they score 14, it could be enough. Their defense is that good...they cannot be run on nor passed on with any consistency. Yes, as far as the running game, they are facing a different animal in Eureka, and Vainuku is a beast, but still, I do not see him running wild against Monty. He will get his yards, no doubt, but he will not have the holes against the Vikes d-line like he did against Petaluma, and he will not break free or run over Monty's secondary like he did against Petaluma. This will very likely be a typical Monty game...17-14, or something like that.
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Post by okyoureright on Dec 6, 2009 13:03:23 GMT -5
In order for Monty to compete, theyre gonna have to outphysical Eureka, or at least be somewhat close to competitive. Petalumas D was very disciplined, but even if you're in the right position sometimes you can't stop a horse running downhill at you. Eurekas D rips off blocks like no high school team I've ever seen. Good luck Monty, you can do it!
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Post by 4thqtrcomeback on Dec 6, 2009 13:15:30 GMT -5
I think its good for Sonoma County that Monty is playing Eureka. Monty has enough size to match-up with Eureka. It should be a more competitive game.
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yanks3
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Post by yanks3 on Dec 6, 2009 14:22:56 GMT -5
It will be a blow out. Monty has no offense that can go up against Eureka
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Post by dynomite on Dec 6, 2009 14:28:17 GMT -5
I also think Monty's defense has a fighting chance against Eureka. Should be a battle. Good luck Monty.
I am very disappointed in the NCS for scheduling both the Div. II and Div. IV games on the same night. With two fairly local teams in Monty, Ft. Bragg and J-S playing, they should stagger the nights so people could see both. Very poor planning. Especially since they could potentially be losing out on more money for their already fat pockets.
(They still havent posted a night for the D. II game though, so maybe there is still a chance for a Sat. night game)
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Post by hsfbfan on Dec 6, 2009 14:45:42 GMT -5
As for monty not having an offense, hasn't seemed to be an issue for the bulk of the season (including 10 straight wins)...they don't need much when they contain the other team...I would not put it past them to keep Eureka in check and score just enough to come out ahead...the classic monty formula for success this year: sputtering offense and stifling defense. You don't get to be 11-2 and make it to the championship game just by accident.
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Post by 4thqtrcomeback on Dec 6, 2009 14:46:31 GMT -5
It will be a blow out. Monty has no offense that can go up against Eureka yanks3, You sound bitter about the Petaluma beat down. I know as a Montgomery fan, I was on the Petaluma side supporting them vs. Eureka. Not that it matters. ((I noticed Casa's entire team was in the Eureka stands. Was this because of more room on this side in the bleachers, or was this because of their rivalry vs. Petaluma??)) The bottom line is there are three phases of the game. Offense isn't the only thing that matters. Offense wins games, but defense wins championships. I'm not saying Montgomery will win, but it will be a much more competitive game than the Petaluma game for the following reasons. 1. Monty has the size and athletes on their D to match-up better vs Eureka than Petaluma did. Especially at the point of attack. 2. Montgomery has won all season long while barely scoring. They could easily win a low scoring game, so they may not have to score a lot. 3. Montgomery has gotten better as the season has gone on, while Petaluma peaked during the egg bowl in their blowout win over Casa. (Casa had 20 or so players with the flu). 4. Montgomery has a large enough O-line to give their QB more time, and I think they will be able to pass a little. Unlike Petaluma where Russell was running for his life 5. Montgomery is always very successful vs. the run. Can Eureka pass?
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Post by primetime on Dec 6, 2009 21:27:31 GMT -5
Still talking about and claiming the MYTHICAL flu months L8R! It's been 20, 15, 12, 9 players come on! Heard every excuse in the book. OLD! They lost, period and were all suited up. Senior class 0-4! Have a lil' class and move on. Go Monty!!
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Post by tjm378 on Dec 6, 2009 21:44:46 GMT -5
Seriously I don't understand all these excuses. And if you seriously think Monty can win this game then you are all nuts. Montys a big team but they are nothing like Eureka. Soma isn't the only big guy or the only weapon. They have another big running back and a fast running back. Can they pass? I think yes. They just didnt need to vs Petaluma. #13 was very fast and athletic. Look Casa, PHS and Monty all had great years but Eureka will be the champs.
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Post by poohbear on Dec 6, 2009 21:55:48 GMT -5
"(Casa had 20 or so players with the flu)" That one never gets old. The flu doesn't throw int's and hold a good team to 14
"Petaluma peaked during the egg bowl" Sure, probably the best showing all year, but 12-1 speaks for Petaluma, weren't they ranked #3 or 4 in the preseason rankings?
I agree that Monty's size could help them out, but I don't see anyone stopping Eureka. That running game seems unstoppable, there are too many athletes to match up with. The passing attack hasn't needed to show up, but when it has shown it has done major damage (for example the 3rd and long this weekend early in the game).
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Post by ranchofan on Dec 6, 2009 22:14:16 GMT -5
We all should be rooting for Montgomery to win and represent the NBL, regardless of the outcome I would like to see a competitive game and good weather.
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Post by poohbear on Dec 6, 2009 22:17:59 GMT -5
Good weather... good luck! Looks nasty this week from what I have seen. Hopefully a good turn out still happens, no matter where the location is
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Post by penguin on Dec 6, 2009 22:18:48 GMT -5
How exactly did Petaluma peak at the Egg Bowl? They followed that game up by winning their next 6 games, all played against eventual playoff teams and routing 4 of them.
But if we're saying Montgomery is playing better now than they have all season, what is Eureka doing? I'd say winning 3 playoff games by a score of 144-14 is playing pretty well.
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Post by htown707 on Dec 6, 2009 22:30:04 GMT -5
yeah I agree ranchofan. To say that Eureka is this unstopable force is just not the right thing to say here, I really agree with 4thqrtcomeback in the fact that defense wins championships. Monty has a chance to win this game, all they have to do, is do what they have done all season long and that is to play sufficating defense. They have done it all year and I think this game will be no different. Call me crazy but the game should be close.
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