Batesville Pioneers at Pulaski Academy Bruins --- Semifinals!!!

[MDXPHD]

Thoughts and predictions. And friendly banter.

PA has a lot of offense and a pretty good defense. Not surprised that these are the two teams coming out of this half of the bracket. I think PA has an advantage at home (that awful wall that you guys use to your advantage). Batesville has been playing well and with a lot of confidence. I think Batesville can keep it close for a bit. If Batesville gets the onside kicks and controls the clocks, they will be in it at the end. Could be an interesting game.

[ViloniaEaglestoWMS]

(that awful wall that you guys use to your advantage).

we didn't even get to take bets on when this would come up

[Rocket23]

PA wins by 25

[Grond]

Man, seemed like a lot of injuries on the Batesville defense.

[The_Pioneer]

PA by infinity.  They are unbeatable.  When they play Wynne, another unbeatable team, the universe will simply collapse upon itself.

[MDXPHD]

PA by infinity.  They are unbeatable.  When they play Wynne, another unbeatable team, the universe will simply collapse upon itself.

[insert watson chapel fan saying wynne won't beat them here]

[Overdahill]

Thoughts and predictions. And friendly banter.

PA has a lot of offense and a pretty good defense. Not surprised that these are the two teams coming out of this half of the bracket. I think PA has an advantage at home (that awful wall that you guys use to your advantage). Batesville has been playing well and with a lot of confidence. I think Batesville can keep it close for a bit. If Batesville gets the onside kicks and controls the clocks, they will be in it at the end. Could be an interesting game.

I predict it will be more interesting than this week's PA game and less interesting than this week's Batesville game 

[TNT_15]

I predict it will be more interesting than this week's PA game and less interesting than this week's Batesville game 

Hey if batesville brings their own refs like they did this week they might hang in there!

[MDXPHD]

Hey if batesville brings their own refs like they did this week they might hang in there!

The_Pioneer will address all Batesville reffing questions.

[Overdahill]

The_Pioneer will address all Batesville reffing questions.

Thanksgiving fundraiser?

[PA Dad]

We've already offered the refs a vacation on a booster's private jet.  Batesville will have to up the ante.

[ViloniaEaglestoWMS]

We've already offered the refs a vacation on a booster's private jet.  Batesville will have to up the ante.

Air Fudd One

[MDXPHD]

We've already offered the refs a vacation on a booster's private jet.  Batesville will have to up the ante.

If PA is allowed to bid, then we can't bid with them! I thought PA was only allowed to buy players and not refs!

[PA Dad]

I expect a typical slugfest.  If my memory is correct, PA and Batesville split their last two games.

Maybe the wall will give us the advantage we need!

[ViloniaEaglestoWMS]

If PA is allowed to bid, then we can't bid with them! I thought PA was only allowed to buy players and not refs!

They bought lance Taylor years ago

[PA Dad]

If PA is allowed to bid, then we can't bid with them! I thought PA was only allowed to buy players and not refs!

We've learned from Batesville's example.  They could never have beaten WC last year if the refs hadn't been bought!

[Complete Biased PoV]

Hey if batesville brings their own refs like they did this week they might hang in there!

You do realize the AAA makes all officiating assignments in the playoffs, right?  The schools nor assignors have anything to do with it after week 10.

[The_Pioneer]

That's only true if your school is insigificant.  For those that are 5A royalty, we get to pick the crew that works our game.

[brown2010]

pa by 35 or more

[wynnefootballfan]

That's only true if your school is insigificant.  For those that are 5A royalty, we get to pick the crew that works our game.

Them hill folk are a tight bunch. Hard nut to crack. They know a guy that knows a guy.

[Yellowcake]

Mercy rule game.....

[Deuceswild]

You boys are silly but I did see a lot of players go down in last nights game so I will wait for the official injury report from ESPN or whoever sponsors PA nowadays? Batesville is Legit  if they are healthy but PA is still PA. Havent lost in Arkansas in 2 + years? Gut says PA... Heart says Batesville. Might even have to travel for this one. If anyone has any insight on the injuries please share. My current prediction- The team that eats the most Turkey loses!!!!

[TNT_15]

You do realize the AAA makes all officiating assignments in the playoffs, right?  The schools nor assignors have anything to do with it after week 10.

Its a joke chill. I was just observing that Bateville got some favorable calls and spots. Nothing more nothing less. They played great and with some help got the win. Best of luck next round

[AIREDALE25]

PA-38
Batesville- 31

PA vs Wynne in the Rock on December 3rd

[RyanLR]

It looks like the one team that beat PA has won the Utah State Championship with an undefeated record.

[justalionfan]

It looks like the one team that beat PA has won the Utah State Championship with an undefeated record.

And the other team will be the Arkansas State Champion with and unfeated record.

[Deuceswild]

And the other team will be the Arkansas State Champion with and unfeated record.

[The Future]

Yes there's been a few times PA has been picked to win but wasn't able to follow through. One of those times was at the hands of none other than Batesville several years ago. Don't see history repeating itself tonight though.

PA by 21

[Complete Biased PoV]

You boys are silly but I did see a lot of players go down in last nights game so I will wait for the official injury report from ESPN or whoever sponsors PA nowadays? Batesville is Legit  if they are healthy but PA is still PA. Havent lost in Arkansas in 2 + years? Gut says PA... Heart says Batesville. Might even have to travel for this one. If anyone has any insight on the injuries please share. My current prediction- The team that eats the most Turkey loses!!!!

There were no injuries in the PA game.

[Maynard G Krebs]

There were no injuries in the PA game.

Three fans got frostbite from the windchill factor.

[walkingguy72396]

Some excellent points being made here. NOT

[PA Dad]

I've seen parts of a couple of Batesville games on live stream including most of the second half of the LRCA game.  Batesville is always, without exception, well coached and fundamentally sound.  This year's team is no exception.  They will be a tough out for PA.

But Batesville struggled against the passing attack of LRCA.  I don't mean to brag, but PA's passing attack is much more formidable than LRCA's.  I think Batesville will need 2 or 3 turnovers by PA to win this game.

I'll pick PA by 14.

If Batesville wins, I like my crow with lots of hot sauce.

[MDXPHD]

I've seen parts of a couple of Batesville games on live stream including most of the second half of the LRCA game.  Batesville is always, without exception, well coached and fundamentally sound.  This year's team is no exception.  They will be a tough out for PA.

But Batesville struggled against the passing attack of LRCA.  I don't mean to brag, but PA's passing attack is much more formidable than LRCA's.  I think Batesville will need 2 or 3 turnovers by PA to win this game.

I'll pick PA by 14.

If Batesville wins, I like my crow with lots of hot sauce.

Batesville has a better offense than they typically do. Giving them the short field on kickoffs may make this a shootout. I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of points on the board. If Batesville recovers the onside kicks and doesn't turn the ball over, they will hang tight for a bit.looking forward to the game.  Two very well coached teams with experience.

I think PA being at home gives them the edge. I'm not sure I trust their chain gang though. I'm gonna have to watch those guys.

[FD4]

Of course it really means nothing but based on PA's struggle against LRM, perhaps a public school can beat them. We were barely able to hold LRM to 90 yards total offense and 0 points offensively, and I mean that in a respectful way. LRM has some very good talent especially #71. That guy is a beast.

Batesville is way better than the score vs us indicates. The Neers have a good chance this go round, and I truly hope coach King is in WM, not CK.

[Yellowcake]

Plenty of  public schools have beat PA over the years. What's that got to do with anything?

I heard this "new breed" held Pierre Strong to no rushing yards. That's impressive. I wonder what would have happened had he played? If he did play, I wonder how he would have done without a broken collarbone.

And I say this with all due respect, and bowed down on my knees, all in acknowledgement to Wynne superiority.

[walkingguy72396]

It was really smart of PA to have to close games and a loss this year.  So the rest of 5A thinks they have a chance.

[PA Dad]

It was really smart of PA to have to close games and a loss this year.  So the rest of 5A thinks they have a chance.

You figured it out!

[Overdahill]

It was really smart of PA to have to close games and a loss this year.  So the rest of 5A thinks they have a chance.

I think its working since now Wynne is the clear favorite I'd be very happy with another close win this week!

[JacketDad]

Plenty of  public schools have beat PA over the years. What's that got to do with anything?

I heard this "new breed" held Pierre Strong to no rushing yards. That's impressive. I wonder what would have happened had he played? If he did play, I wonder how he would have done without a broken collarbone.

And I say this with all due respect, and bowed down on my knees, all in acknowledgement to Wynne superiority.

Maybe, just maybe, they might have broken the 100 yard mark had Strong played.  Had it not been for a fumble "scoop and score" the Jackets would have mercy ruled a round 2 opponent that you guys barely beat.  I am NOT saying we will beat you guys (if we are fortunate enough to get to play each other) but it would be a very entertaining game.  Your type of offense gives us trouble and our type of offense has been a problem for your team. I hope for an all East final but we will be happy to play anyone at WMS if we get the opportunity..

[Overdahill]

^^^ assuming both teams survive this week if the game is anything like the 43-42 game from  while back it will be a classic. My fingernails still haven't grown back from that one

[Red Devil Alum]

I know this, batesville will try to run through a brick wall to beat you.

[MDXPHD]

I know this, batesville will try to run through a brick wall to beat you.

Hey, making fun of what could have been a very serious injury for a kid who has the rest of his life in front of him because of your poor facility design is awesome. You're a winner.

[Sports Guru]

PA by 28

[JacketDad]

PA by 28

Won't happen!!!  Batesville is good enough to keep it close and by keeping it close has a chance to pull off the upset.  Still I think it will be a 10 point game either way.

[Hoghead2]

PA 49
Batesville 14
PA will jump out to a big lead and Batesville won't recover. In the name of sportsmanship PA will not throw a pass in th 4th quarter.

[walkingguy72396]

Batesville is going to need a 3 score lead some time in the second half to have a sporting chance.

[MDXPHD]

Good to know Batesville can't win this game.

[Hoghead2]

Good to know Batesville can't win this game.

The Cleveland Browns couldn't win this one !!!

[sportsguy80]

Quick question. When was the last time PA lost at home?

[Pioneerman68]

2012 Batesville