Week 1 - Nashville @ Hope

[~WPS~]

Nashville Scrappers vs Hope Bobcats
Hammons Stadium, Hope, AR
September 2, 2016 @ 7:30 PM

Video:  http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/nashville-high-school-nashville-ar
Audio:  www.southwestarkansasradio.com

Nashville Scrappers
Head Coach: Mike Volarvich
Record at Nashville: 15-0 (2nd Year)
2016 Record:  0-0
Offense:  Spread
Defense:  3-4
2015 Record:  15-0
2015 Conf. Record:  7-0 (1st 7-4A)
2015 Playoffs:  5-0 (State Champion)
2015 PPG Scored:  44.7
2015 PPG Allowed:  20.3
Returning Starters:  6 offense / 5 defense
Key Players:  RB Darius Hopkins, OL Kirby Adcock, WR Ty Pettway

Hope Bobcats
Head Coach:  Jay Turley
Record at Hope:  31-34 (7th Year)
2016 Record:  0-0
Offense:  Spread
Defense:  3-3
2015 Record:  9-3
2015 Conf. Record:  6-1 (T-1st 5A South)
2015 Playoffs:  1-1 (Quarterfinals)
2015 PPG Scored:  41.5
2015 PPG Allowed:  29.75
Returning Starters:  7 offense / 4 defense
Key Players:  QB Austin Stubber, WR Kedarius Munn, LB Dalton Potter

What To Watch
Hope's passing game vs Nashville's secondary
Nashville's offensive line vs Hope's defensive front

Series History
All-Time:  Nashville 46-43-4
Last 10 Games:  Nashville 9-1
Last Meeting:  Sept. 4, 2015 (Nashville won 32-31)
Games Played at Hope:  Hope 22-20-2

Notes
This is the 94th game of the rivalry.
Last year's game was the closest since 2003, and only the 3rd 1 possession game since 2001.
Last year's game was the first time in series history that both teams scored 30+ points.
Nashville is the defending 4A state champion.
Nashville has won 9 consecutive games away from Scrapper Stadium.
Nashville has not lost at Hope since 2002 (6 consecutive wins).
Hope coach Jay Turley is a graduate of Nashville, and rushed for 1431 yards in 1989.
Hope is 14-5 at home over the last 3 years, 6-0 last year.
Nashville and Hope first played November 24, 1910, Hope won 23-6.

[GuvHog]

Hope lost 7 starters off of last years defense so I'll pick Nashville by 10. It's very hard to replace a guy as talented as Agim.

[Overdahill]

Hope lost 7 starters off of last years defense so I'll pick Nashville by 10. It's very hard to replace a guy as talented as Agim.

His kickoff returns were fun to watch!

[scrapman]

The all time series record is very close. Always exciting and will be a packed house. I think our talent and depth will over match Hope. I heard Hope didn't look very good in their scrimmage. The QB had like 3 interceptions in his first 4 or 5 passes.  I'm assuming he didn't get to work with his wr's much with all that baseball he played this summer.

[JimBobApplesauce]

I heard Hope didn't look very good in their scrimmage. The QB had like 3 interceptions in his first 4 or 5 passes.  I'm assuming he didn't get to work with his wr's much with all that baseball he played this summer.

That echos what I heard when I spoke with some of the boys.  They said Hope looked pretty disorganized and had trouble pulling it together as a team.

I'm picking THE SCRAPPERS by at least 14.

[polksalet]

Nashville 56-49

[Overdahill]

42 - 20, Nashville (even on the road)

[Lumberjackfan1978]

I don't think it will be that close

[~WPS~]

https://twitter.com/swarkansasradio/status/770056527243804672

[~WPS~]

2 more days!

[strongandsteady]

I was at the Hope and Arkansas High scrimmage. The defense looked liked they didnt wanna be there at times and so did the offense. I see Nashville winning by 3 TDs too much speed for Hope to handle with Hopkins.

[GuvHog]

I was at the Hope and Arkansas High scrimmage. The defense looked liked they didnt wanna be there at times and so did the offense. I see Nashville winning by 3 TDs too much speed for Hope to handle with Hopkins.

Looks like Hope will miss Agim more than they thought they would.

[~WPS~]

Hope also lost the D end that played opposite Agim who was pretty good himself. They appear to be lacking some on the lines. But as usual they have plenty weapons, plus a QB that can throw it around pretty good. Hope should be able to put some points on the board but it probably won't be enough.

[BM22]

https://twitter.com/swarkansasradio/status/770056527243804672

Sweet video! Even as an opposing fan, not only do I respect and admire Nashville, I find myself rooting for them week in, week out. That block on the LBer at 1:28. Wow!  Nashville wins big, 46-12.

[Top Shelf]

The all time series record is very close. Always exciting and will be a packed house. I think our talent and depth will over match Hope. I heard Hope didn't look very good in their scrimmage. The QB had like 3 interceptions in his first 4 or 5 passes.  I'm assuming he didn't get to work with his wr's much with all that baseball he played this summer.

Spirals- 55
curve balls- 20

[Overdahill]

Spirals- 55
curve balls- 20

Still on top - 55
Spiraling downward - 20

[scrapman]

Still on top - 55
Spiraling downward - 20

4a football state Champs- 55
American Leggion Champs- 20

[Top Shelf]

pigskin- 55
rawhide- 20

[Overdahill]

15 game win streak - 55
0  game win streak - 20

[Youknowwhothisis]

Do you guys come up with these dumb games each game?

[Youknowwhothisis]

*names

[Overdahill]

Dumb names every game - 55
What the hey??               - 20

[Youknowwhothisis]

Haha

[Top Shelf]

Do you guys come up with these dumb games each game?

Alternate name score predictions- 55
Dumb now, but will be playing before long- 20

[~WPS~]

I'll go Nashville 49-27

[KREWSAWHEWSKI]

Scrap dogs- 52
Kitties- 28

[Beardad]

I love it! I'll go with:

Head hunters from the Hill: 49
Big Hole Left By Agim: 28

[scrapman]

2 hours!

[~WPS~]

Time to hit the road. It's finally here!

[~WPS~]

Reportedly, tonight's game is available to watch *free of charge* on the NFHS network. The link is in the original post.

[~WPS~]

Nashville with an interception. A few plays later 1 yard TD by Darius Hopkins.

Nashville 7
Hope 0
7:41 1st

[~WPS~]

40 yard TD pass for Hope

Nashville 7
Hope 7
5:43 1st

[~WPS~]

Trent Harris 22 yard TD run

Nashville 13
Hope 7
1:58 1st

[~WPS~]

Trent Harris 4 yard TD run

Nashville 20
Hope 7
11:30 2nd

[~WPS~]

Hanson to Kight 51 yard TD pass

Nashville 27
Hope 7
9:42 2nd

[~WPS~]

Trent Harris 45 yard TD run. Another 1 play drive.

Nashville 34
Hope 7
7:59 2nd

[~WPS~]

Darius Hopkins 64 yard TD run. 3 consecutive 1 play drives.

Nashville 40
Hope 7
4:35 2nd

[~WPS~]

Hope 69 yard TD pass

Nashville 40
Hope 14
4:23 2nd

[~WPS~]

TK Hopkins 10 yard TD run

Nashville 47
Hope 14
2:36 2nd

[prHOG13]

Pea Ridge 34
Booneville 8

2:31 left in 3rd

Caleb Draper from 1 yard out

[~WPS~]

Hanson to Pettway 39 yard TD pass

Nashville 54
Hope 14
1:40 2nd

[~WPS~]

Hanson to Pettway 33 yard TD pass

Nashville 61
Hope 14
:27.6 2nd

[Jack1990]

Nashville making a statement!

[~WPS~]

Nashville 61
Hope 14
Halftime

[~WPS~]

Throwing the ball is fun!  300+ rushing in the 1st half isn't bad either.

[polksalet]

I'm not sure anyone can stop the left side of nashville oline. The right side is good as well. Man, this is something. Turley is just outmanned up front.

[Youknowwhothisis]

Pea Ridge 34
Booneville 8

Wrong thread?

2:31 left in 3rd

Caleb Draper from 1 yard out

[~WPS~]

Nashville Stats

Hanson - 10/12, 204 yards, 3 TD
Hopkins - 9 carries, 143 yards, 2TD
Harris - 9 carries, 160 yards, 3 TD
Pettway - 5 catches, 105 yards, 2 TD
Kight - 3 catches, 86 yards, TD

398 rushing
236 passing
634 total

[Overdahill]

Nashville Stats

Hanson - 10/12, 204 yards, 3 TD
Hopkins - 9 carries, 143 yards, 2TD
Harris - 9 carries, 160 yards, 3 TD
Pettway - 5 catches, 105 yards, 2 TD
Kight - 3 catches, 86 yards, TD

398 rushing
236 passing
634 total

What about the 2nd half? 

[LJ06]

Saw Hope was ranked 18th in 5A. They are down more than I thought this year.