by defensewinsgames » Thu Sep 15, 2022 3:05 pm
Region 2 has a couple of games that I'm really interested in. First in a game that may or may not matter - HWC at PRFL. Everyone but me has picked Harvey to win. They are young, athletic, and are capable of scoring on some big plays. QB is quick and lightning and really keeps plays alive running around until they get someone open down field. On the other hand PRFL is a lot tougher than they have been in recent years. They are able to run the ball and have a fairly stout defense. Take out last weeks game and they have played two of the top teams in region 2 and are only giving up 18 points a game. I watched their Thompson and HCV games and they were able to run the ball and outside of a few big plays both of those teams struggled to move the ball consistently (especially running). There scores vs. Thompson are very similar so I think it should be a very competitive game. I picked the home team because with rain forecasted I think running the ball usually wins.
The other huge game is obviously Langdon @ HCV. Both teams have had so many injuries/missing guys it is really hard for me to have a prediction I am comfortable with. I think that at full strength I would take Langdon to win by 8. I really think it comes down to how healthy HCV is up front in this one. If they have guys back then I will take them to run the ball and control the clock. If Langdon has adjusted to the loss of the RB and WR (maybe?) then I think Langdon could throw the ball and hit on enough big plays to win. At the end of the day when weather may be a factor I will again go home team with what I think is the better run game. HCV wins by 2.
To weigh in on the Oakes thing - they are real deal. Very good at the skills and very physical. Them vs. Kindred will be a battle for the region.