Can Alma end PA's conference winning streak?
Magic 8 Ball says "Outlook Hazy"...but IMHO I would say the odds are better that Arkansas wins out their remaining 3 games in the SEC than that happening, but I assume the game will be played no matter what we say. I don't think they have the firepower to match the Bruins.
PA's first team offense was not stopped once tonight. Defense was very strong as well. If they continue to play at this level I expect a deep run in the postseason.
With all due respect, this game will get out of hand quickly.
No telling what PA's total yards were tonight. Lots and lots I imagine.
Airedale Insider shutdown. ;D
Quote from: PA Dad on November 02, 2018, 10:39:44 pm
Can Alma end PA's conference winning streak?
Maybe.....depending on how much I give the P.A. players to drink the night before.
Tell CKK I'm preparing the P.A. team meal Thursday night.
I'm bringing 10 cases of Natty Light.
Quote from: Steve Perry 2.11 on November 03, 2018, 07:06:18 am
Maybe.....depending on how much I give the P.A. players to drink the night before.
Tell CKK I'm preparing the P.A. team meal Thursday night.
I'm bringing 10 cases of Natty Light.
Don't forget to bring a Sherry.
Going to be a short game on Friday. PA will roll by as much as they want to.
Alma - 6
P.A. - 0
Alma gets a stop in the first half and then runs 20 minutes off the clock but run out of time to score. Alma gets the 2nd half kickoff and runs a 24 minute drive and scores as time expires. P.A. only gets one possession.
Quote from: Almatrackster on November 03, 2018, 09:07:36 am
Alma - 6
P.A. - 0
Alma gets a stop in the first half and then runs 20 minutes off the clock but run out of time to score. Alma gets the 2nd half kickoff and runs a 24 minute drive and scores as time expires. P.A. only gets one possession.
That is how u beat PA, control the clock
P.A. 60 Alma 6
Quote from: Almatrackster on November 03, 2018, 09:07:36 am
Alma - 6
P.A. - 0
Alma gets a stop in the first half and then runs 20 minutes off the clock but run out of time to score. Alma gets the 2nd half kickoff and runs a 24 minute drive and scores as time expires. P.A. only gets one possession.
If it's going to happen that's how to go about it!!!
I remember the days when the Alma fans sounded like the Texarkana fans because they came down from the mighty 6A and thought the 5A teams would all just roll over and show thier bellies. Those were the days because at least the Alma fans could form a paragraph in thier posts.
Good luck next Friday on Hinson Road. If you can stop #5 and the QB from running you have a chance.
Quote from: incogneto on November 03, 2018, 11:26:38 am
I remember the days when the Alma fans sounded like the Texarkana fans because they came down from the mighty 6A and thought the 5A teams would all just roll over and show thier bellies. Those were the days because at least the Alma fans could form a paragraph in thier posts.
Good luck next Friday on Hinson Road. If you can stop #5 and the QB from running you have a chance.
I wouldn't recommend ignoring #84 either.
Quote from: incogneto on November 03, 2018, 11:26:38 am
I remember the days when the Alma fans sounded like the Texarkana fans because they came down from the mighty 6A and thought the 5A teams would all just roll over and show thier bellies. Those were the days because at least the Alma fans could form a paragraph in thier posts.
Good luck next Friday on Hinson Road. If you can stop #5 and the QB from running you have a chance.
Yea, this year has been a real struggle. Proud of the kids for sticking with it and winning some games but PA has won 4 straight titles for a reason.They are the best program in the state.
Quote from: P.F.G. on November 03, 2018, 03:49:08 pm
Yea, this year has been a real struggle. Proud of the kids for sticking with it and winning some games but PA has won 4 straight titles for a reason.They are the best program in the state.
Yeah I agree they have been the most consistent program in the last several years. Trees don't grow to the sky and history is written by the winners so good luck.
Quote from: P.F.G. on November 03, 2018, 03:49:08 pm
Yea, this year has been a real struggle. Proud of the kids for sticking with it and winning some games but PA has won 4 straight titles for a reason.They are the best program in the state next to Harrison.
Fixed that for you.
Nobody beats PA this year, end of story. This game will be over at half!
Bruins have a tough road to the trophy. I'd take the field against them all day long.
Looks as PA has the most difficult bracket. Hard to predict who will reach quarter finals. Going to be exciting for all involved. Good luck to all.
Quote from: 88CityChamp on November 05, 2018, 08:34:23 pm
Bruins have a tough road to the trophy. I'd take the field against them all day long.
Can't argue with this at all
Quote from: Yellowcake on November 05, 2018, 10:19:14 pm
Can't argue with this at all
I would agree without hesitation if I didn't see PA play last Friday. That was the best all-around game of the season for this group. Defense played its usual great, but the offense played better than they ever have. PA was not stopped on offense. If they maintain that momentum, I think they will go deep in the playoffs. At least I hope so!
Quote from: Maynard G Krebs on November 05, 2018, 09:03:27 pm
Looks as PA has the most difficult bracket. Hard to predict who will reach quarter finals. Going to be exciting for all involved. Good luck to all.
I would argue that all the teams on their side except PA have the most difficult bracket.
Quote from: MDXPHD on November 06, 2018, 08:32:51 am
I would argue that all the teams on their side except PA have the most difficult bracket.
True
Quote from: Pr8hd on November 02, 2018, 10:53:31 pm
Magic 8 Ball says "Outlook Hazy"...but IMHO I would say the odds are better that Arkansas wins out their remaining 3 games in the SEC than that happening, but I assume the game will be played no matter what we say. I don't think they have the firepower to match the Bruins.
I think PA could beat Arkansas. :o)
Quote from: HeberFan on November 06, 2018, 09:31:51 am
I think PA could beat Arkansas. :o)
I disagree; however, the conversation is about Alma. And I think PA will beat them like a baby seal.
Quote from: Yellowcake on November 06, 2018, 02:15:25 pm
I disagree; however, the conversation is about Alma. And I think PA will beat them like a baby seal.
They use clubs on baby seals. Doesn't damage the fur.
Quote from: HeberFan on November 06, 2018, 02:53:36 pm
They use clubs on baby seals. Doesn't damage the fur.
What do they use on red headed stepchildren?
I believe Alma will have some fight in em, but PA is a really good team with a lot of skilled players. I would love to have their OC come to Alma to teach our OC how to do something like play the right people in the right spot and to run the ball from the 3 yard line. Rant over. PA is good and we will see how good Harisson is in a few weeks.
Quote from: Airedale90 on November 06, 2018, 05:24:36 pm
I believe Alma will have some fight in em, but PA is a really good team with a lot of skilled players. I would love to have their OC come to Alma to teach our OC how to do something like play the right people in the right spot and to run the ball from the 3 yard line. Rant over. PA is good and we will see how good Harisson is in a few weeks.
Alma definitely has fight in them or they would not be in playoffs. But PA will roll over Alma because they haven't faced an offense like PA all year. PA has multiple weapons and when they get behind on the chains they just got to #84 and he seems to bail PA out on offense.
Quote from: Airedale90 on November 06, 2018, 05:24:36 pm
I believe Alma will have some fight in em, but PA is a really good team with a lot of skilled players. I would love to have their OC come to Alma to teach our OC how to do something like play the right people in the right spot and to run the ball from the 3 yard line. Rant over. PA is good and we will see how good Harisson is in a few weeks.
The PA OC is the HC. Also, PA is just as likely to throw from the 3 as they are to run it.
Quote from: 88CityChamp on November 05, 2018, 08:34:23 pm
Bruins have a tough road to the trophy. I'd take the field against them all day long.
I'll take that bet!
PA is just too dang good. If they were in any other conference in arkansas, I believe they'd still be a favored pick to win it all.
Where is BillyJack?
Quote from: Thetruth11 on November 07, 2018, 10:12:26 am
PA is just too dang good. If they were in any other conference in arkansas, I believe they'd still be a favored pick to win it all.
The last few years I would agree. However, PA is down this year compared to the last few years and they wouldn't beat NLR or Bryant this year.
Quote from: Thetruth11 on November 07, 2018, 10:12:26 am
PA is just too dang good. If they were in any other conference in arkansas, I believe they'd still be a favored pick to win it all.
No they would get beat up in 7A, but they could probably win 6A. Greenwood and PA had some epic battles.
Not much from Alma posters this week. Hopefully they will have a big travel crowd as in times past. It is impressive when those big Alma busses pull into town.
Quote from: Maynard G Krebs on November 08, 2018, 06:31:19 am
Not much from Alma posters this week. Hopefully they will have a big travel crowd as in times past. It is impressive when those big Alma busses pull into town.
I heard they were already focusing on basketball.
Quote from: MDXPHD on November 08, 2018, 06:33:03 am
I heard they were already focusing on basketball.
Someone may be putting up basketball like numbers on Friday ;)
Quote from: MDXPHD on November 08, 2018, 06:33:03 am
I heard they were already focusing on basketball.
Not sure if you have heard but we are a soccer school now.
Quote from: P.F.G. on November 08, 2018, 10:41:46 am
Not sure if you have heard but we are a soccer school now.
I truly hate to hear that
Quote from: P.F.G. on November 08, 2018, 10:41:46 am
Not sure if you have heard but we are a soccer school now.
That's great news! I figure that's why the football program was a little sluggish this year.
Quote from: P.F.G. on November 08, 2018, 10:41:46 am
Not sure if you have heard but we are a soccer school now.
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It finally happened in Alma, but on the positive side, they hired one of the best soccer coaches in the state.
Warren's soccer program has improved their football program.
Do coaches normally coach both girls and boys? Like HC?
Quote from: P.F.G. on November 08, 2018, 01:28:49 pm
Do coaches normally coach both girls and boys? Like HC?
Most schools 4A and bigger have separate coaches for boys and girls soccer teams.
Quote from: HeberFan on November 08, 2018, 01:44:28 pm
Most schools 4A and bigger have separate coaches for boys and girls soccer teams.
Gotcha, yea he is building both programs from scratch at Alma.
Quote from: HeberFan on November 08, 2018, 01:44:28 pm
Most schools 4A and bigger have separate coaches for boys and girls soccer teams.
Looks like you guys will be in a fun conference.
Quote from: P.F.G. on November 08, 2018, 01:28:49 pm
Do coaches normally coach both girls and boys? Like HC?
Coach Pratt of Harrison does. It's why we have those 12 State champ and 3 State runner-up trophies. I'm not sure but I think the guy from Wales that coaches PA girls also does the boys team. They have 9 State champs and a bunch of State runner-up trophies.
I have loads of trophies.... buy those things on E-Bay! :o)
Quote from: HeberFan on November 08, 2018, 02:55:20 pm
I have loads of trophies.... buy those things on E-Bay! :o)
Look up Super Bowl Rings on Ebay. Plenty of them for sale.
Quote from: Go Postal on November 08, 2018, 02:53:38 pm
Coach Pratt of Harrison does. It's why we have those 12 State champ and 3 State runner-up trophies. I'm not sure but I think the guy from Wales that coaches PA girls also does the boys team. They have 9 State champs and a bunch of State runner-up trophies.
The PA soccer coaches are brothers. They help each other out when necessary.
Quote from: Complete Biased PoV on November 08, 2018, 07:12:03 pm
The PA soccer coaches are brothers. They help each other out when necessary.
Are they brothers like both Sigma Chi brothers or same Mom brothers.
Dear Alma,
Accept the fate. Don't injure Hudson Henry.
Signed,
Razorback Football's Future
Quote from: RD™ on November 08, 2018, 10:03:34 pm
Dear Alma,
Accept the fate. Don't injure Hudson Henry.
Signed,
Razorback Football's Future
We want no player ever to get injured but come on, It's gonna take a lot more than Henry to right that ship.
Quote from: JessieP on November 08, 2018, 07:31:03 pm
Are they brothers like both Sigma Chi brothers or same Mom brothers.
:D good one
Eat your spinach and bring your long johns. Going to be a cold weather game. Safe travels to Alma
Good luck, hope to beat you, but best wishes and glad to play such a great program.
40-7 Alma easy
Good luck tonight Airedales go out and play your hearts out I know you will all give it your best. Best wishes to both teams and prayers for safe game for all.
Go Bruins! We need your A game every week now!
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Of course most people are probably to young to know who this is
Quote from: Go Postal on November 09, 2018, 04:36:09 pm
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Of course most people are probably to young to know who this is
there's no need to fear ......... ;D
Quote from: Go Postal on November 09, 2018, 04:36:09 pm
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Of course most people are probably to young to know who this is
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here!
Sweet Polly Purebred's paramour
At PA in the parking lot and saw someone taking multiple pics of the Alma buses. Why?
Gotta admit, it's kinda suspicious.
Also, trick plays when you're up 50-14 with the clock continuously running isn't a good look.
Quote from: hogndog on November 09, 2018, 09:03:11 pm
At PA in the parking lot and saw someone taking multiple pics of the Alma buses. Why?
Gotta admit, it's kinda suspicious.
Have no idea but as I said earlier, the alma bus fleet is impressive
Is it true PA put up 50 on Alma by half? Sheeeezzz Louise that's impressive.
Quote from: High Voltage on November 09, 2018, 09:45:14 pm
Is it true PA put up 50 on Alma by half? Sheeeezzz Louise that's impressive.
It's true
Quote from: Maynard G Krebs on November 09, 2018, 09:52:44 pm
It's true
And then pulled off the dogs? Wow! Could of put up 100 I assume. I wish PA played up in 6A or 7A.
Quote from: High Voltage on November 09, 2018, 10:01:38 pm
And then pulled off the dogs? Wow! Could of put up 100 I assume. I wish PA played up in 6A or 7A.
Me too.
Quote from: JessieP on November 08, 2018, 07:31:03 pm
Are they brothers like both Sigma Chi brothers or same Mom brothers.
Same mom and dad. ;D
Quote from: hogndog on November 09, 2018, 09:05:41 pm
Also, trick plays when you're up 50-14 with the clock continuously running isn't a good look.
Trick plays? How is letting a senior O-linemen run the ball a trick play?
The other "trick" play was to throw a 15 yard lateral pass to a d lineman and let him throw back across the field to an o lineman, see if he can catch it and if he does, it's up to him to get 15 yards for a score. Both lineman are seniors and they try to let all the seniors score or throw for a score a TD at some point in their career. 1 in a hundred the play works, and it happened to. Another "trick" play was to pitch the ball to another senior lineman and see if he could gain 20 and score. He got 17.
It was for the seniors. It wasn't trying to run up the score. Had they wanted to run up the score, well.....
I know PA usually doesn't do that, that's why it surprised me a little. It just seemed to me with a minute and change left in a half where the visiting team was already demoralized by a complete whipping, that designing a play where a lineman scores is rubbing a little salt in the wound. I mean, 57 points in the first half... wow!
But, it's just my opinion, no biggie. And I'm sure that opinion was fueled by the fact that I had a little red rear that Alma was so obviously overmatched. I was expecting a little better showing.
You are correct though. The score could've been much worse had Coach Kelley not called off the dogs in the second half. I was also thankful for the continuous clock.
Good luck going forward, but y'all probably won't need any luck. That's a very good football team.
Quote from: Yellowcake on November 10, 2018, 12:00:12 am
The other "trick" play was to throw a 15 yard lateral pass to a d lineman and let him throw back across the field to an o lineman, see if he can catch it and if he does, it's up to him to get 15 yards for a score. Both lineman are seniors and they try to let all the seniors score or throw for a score a TD at some point in their career. 1 in a hundred the play works, and it happened to. Another "trick" play was to pitch the ball to another senior lineman and see if he could gain 20 and score. He got 17.
It was for the seniors. It wasn't trying to run up the score. Had they wanted to run up the score, well.....
17... that's too close! How many seniors haven't scored?
Quote from: hogndog on November 09, 2018, 09:03:11 pm
At PA in the parking lot and saw someone taking multiple pics of the Alma buses. Why?
Gotta admit, it's kinda suspicious.
Highlight video
Congrats to PA. Hope you guys are able to stay healthy throughout the next couple weeks.
Quote from: MDXPHD on November 10, 2018, 06:58:13 am
17... that's too close! How many seniors haven't scored?
Two Sr. Linemen, one d line last week and one o line last night. I believe three other seniors have ran plays but didn't get into the end zone.
I talked to the Alma team doc on the sidelines last night. He's been at Alma 29 years and is a good man. He said they bought I think 10 old greyhounds and refurbished them. Whenever Alma school kids go somewhere, they take those busses. 1st grade on up. He said those used busses cost less than a tricked out new yellow school bus. I think it's awesome.
The Alma fans and players were good people.
I've been envious of those busses for years.
Quote from: Yellowcake on November 10, 2018, 09:51:17 am
I talked to the Alma team doc on the sidelines last night. He's been at Alma 29 years and is a good man. He said they bought I think 10 old greyhounds and refurbished them. Whenever Alma school kids go somewhere, they take those busses. 1st grade on up. He said those used busses cost less than a tricked out new yellow school bus. I think it's awesome.
The Alma fans and players were good people.
7th grade football takes those buses to VB. My daughter is ij the school district and they use them for any field trip. They are old and refurbished but when you have the players, band, cheer and coaching staff all rolling together on 4-5 of them it's a good feeling. Well it used to be from what I recall.
Quote from: P.F.G. on November 08, 2018, 10:41:46 am
Not sure if you have heard but we are a soccer school now.
I was talking with an old Alma guy last night that used to be on this board. He went to the Alma game and said that Alma was severely over matched. He also said that the years of Alma being a football power have come and gone. I find this hard to believe because when Ole Frank was there everyone, and I mean everyone had to go through Alma to be conference champs. I wish Alma would get back on top of that hill. It was fun back in those days.
There will have to be change in the offensive coaching areas if Alma is ever going to go anywhere
Seems to be trouble in that area they can't even get the best players on the field, waste timeouts taking forever to call plays the list goes on. We lost a game or two with better personnel on the sidelines watching. Going to be rough times in Alma I'm afraid unless something happens.