The 7 has picked up steam with Foreman going down in muleshoe.
Ida vs Gurdon is now possibly for #1 seed, first round bye, and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Gurdon still travels to Foreman as well, should be interesting!
The next two weeks involving Gurdon mean a lot for conference and state. Teams might have a little extra motivation. It's really hard for me to pick a winner in this one. I'm going with Mt.Ida by 6
Gonna be a crazy next couple of weeks. Gotta go with MI by 10 in this one
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 19, 2018, 09:24:18 pm
The 7 has picked up steam with Foreman going down in muleshoe.
Ida vs Gurdon is now possibly for #1 seed, first round bye, and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Gurdon still travels to Foreman as well, should be interesting!
Gonna be a great game next friday, i'll go with Ida by 10+
The, uh, 1st place Go Devils plays host to the MI Lions down in the Devil's Den next Friday. I think Gurdon takes it going off the little tape I have seen on MI. They are good and play sound. But, Gurdon is bigger, much faster, and plays with more depth. Should be a good one either way.
Will be an awesome one to see for sure. Gurdon fans seem to be louder than ever. I think this one comes down to whose defense can hold out the whole game. Devils by a TD. Be Great!
If Gurdon can stop Lagrange on the dive they will win. If not, they will eat the clock up and score on every possession.
Who does Gurdon have this year? Major key players?
Quote from: IdaLions on October 20, 2018, 12:38:43 pm
Who does Gurdon have this year? Major key players?
not really. They have a trio of backs that get their number called. Only a couple players play both ways. Fairly big up front and good team speed as usual.
Several guys at RB, Threadgill has been most productive.
Gurdon's not a 1 horse team.
Quote from: 72aDaddy on October 20, 2018, 01:25:15 pm
not really. They have a trio of backs that get their number called. Only a couple players play both ways. Fairly big up front and good team speed as usual.
I wish Ida had enough players so only a couple could play both ways. That iron man football can be exhausting, especially for Ida this year. Not only do they have to play offense and defense, but now almost all of the starters have to play all of special teams.
How many does Gurdon have on their roster?
Gurdon 7
Mt Ida 6
Quote from: Redzone on October 21, 2018, 10:17:12 am
How many does Gurdon have on their roster?
40 I believe
Mount Ida will be ready. Lions by 10
ida by 30. I have seen both. #2 will not be the guy against ida's defense. Gurdon will have 2 conference losses. They just aren't there yet.
Quote from: COACH-Mike on October 22, 2018, 10:07:29 am
ida by 30. I have seen both. #2 will not be the guy against ida's defense. Gurdon will have 2 conference losses. They just aren't there yet.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Quote from: 72aDaddy on October 22, 2018, 10:17:59 am
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
I've seen ida and Foreman. You have talent but both systems will break you down. In two weeks we can revisit this post.
Quote from: COACH-Mike on October 22, 2018, 10:25:19 am
I've seen ida and Foreman. You have talent but both systems will break you down. In two weeks we can revisit this post.
Thank you for the confidence lol, but let's not write Gurdon out one bit. They're always a tough game and clearly anything can happen.
Gurdon by 6
Quote from: KOJACK on October 22, 2018, 11:56:20 am
Gurdon by 6
Got to score to get six. Up hill battle right there.
The reason Batey scored 3 TDs on the edge of Mt Ida defense was speed. Gurdon dosent have Batey speed but they have plenty of speed from multiple guys to get to the edge, also Gurdon is great at taking away what a team does well. The FB dive and QB dive trail for for Ida wont be there. Ida will have to figure out other ways to score
Quote from: COACH-Mike on October 22, 2018, 12:18:15 pm
Got to score to get six. Up hill battle right there.
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 22, 2018, 02:37:22 pm
The reason Batey scored 3 TDs on the edge of Mt Ida defense was speed. Gurdon dosent have Batey speed but they have plenty of speed from multiple guys to get to the edge, also Gurdon is great at taking away what a team does well. The FB dive and QB dive trail for for Ida wont be there. Ida will have to figure out other ways to score
Jackson is meticulous on the defensive side of the ball. He will sellout on the fb dive and qb dive trail. That is all Ida has and they feast on it vs lesser opposition. Gurdon will take that away and I don't think Ida has anything else, I really don't. They are not running east and west on Gurdon either. I think it will be close only because the styles of each offense will not allow it to be a blowout. The team with the fewest mistakes wins.
With all that said Gurdon by 20.
They have the speed sweep around the edge. They scored agianst Foreman on this play in the first drive of the game. If Gurdon is out of position then it may work a few times but that's all they have shown offensively.
Quote from: 72aDaddy on October 22, 2018, 02:59:12 pm
Jackson is meticulous on the defensive side of the ball. He will sellout on the fb dive and qb dive trail. That is all Ida has and they feast on it vs lesser opposition. Gurdon will take that away and I don't think Ida has anything else, I really don't. They are not running east and west on Gurdon either. I think it will be close only because the styles of each offense will not allow it to be a blowout. The team with the fewest mistakes wins.
With all that said Gurdon by 20.
Ida will overload one side of the ball and run a speed sweep. That was their most effective play against us.
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 22, 2018, 02:37:22 pm
The reason Batey scored 3 TDs on the edge of Mt Ida defense was speed. Gurdon dosent have Batey speed but they have plenty of speed from multiple guys to get to the edge, also Gurdon is great at taking away what a team does well. The FB dive and QB dive trail for for Ida wont be there. Ida will have to figure out other ways to score
You cant stop it.
And with Gurdon speed "you cant touch this" lol
Quote from: COACH-Mike on October 22, 2018, 04:02:05 pm
You cant stop it.
Don't trash talk Ida. Ask Mineral what happened.
Quote from: G-HIGH on October 21, 2018, 01:40:02 pm
40 I believe
Maybe 40 counting freshman. I think around 26. If My Ida is healthy the will win this game and maybe the whole conference with Foreman being unhealthy.....
Its 36 with out freshmen. They haven't moved up yet, but soon.
Quote from: cuz on October 22, 2018, 07:04:22 pm
Maybe 40 counting freshman. I think around 26. If My Ida is healthy the will win this game and maybe the whole conference with Foreman being unhealthy.....
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 22, 2018, 07:31:28 pm
Its 36 with out freshmen. They haven't moved up yet, but soon.
Then Gurdon shouldn't have a depth problem....😉
Quote from: 72aDaddy on October 22, 2018, 02:59:12 pm
Jackson is meticulous on the defensive side of the ball. He will sellout on the fb dive and qb dive trail. That is all Ida has and they feast on it vs lesser opposition. Gurdon will take that away and I don't think Ida has anything else, I really don't. They are not running east and west on Gurdon either. I think it will be close only because the styles of each offense will not allow it to be a blowout. The team with the fewest mistakes wins.
With all that said Gurdon by 20.
You make it sound so easy to stop the dive lol Luckily we wont need anything else's to beat Gurdon. Heck even when Ida runs all there plays to perfection, they still don't have many plays to choose from. But they usually don't need many plays to get the job done.
Mt. Ida wins big in this one and gets a share of the conference title.
Quote from: IdaLions on October 22, 2018, 09:36:15 pm
You make it sound so easy to stop the dive lol Luckily we wont need anything else's to beat Gurdon. Heck even when Ida runs all there plays to perfection, they still don't have many plays to choose from. But they usually don't need many plays to get the job done.
We. Will. See.
Y'all know it's coming, so stop it. You can ask anyone, even if you know it's coming and know what to do it still will be hard to stop. I think someone is taking the veer a little too lightly.
Quote from: Lionsquatch on October 23, 2018, 08:48:54 am
Y'all know it's coming, so stop it. You can ask anyone, even if you know it's coming and know what to do it still will be hard to stop. I think someone is taking the veer a little too lightly.
No one is taking it lightly. Again, we'll see what unfolds.
Quote from: 72aDaddy on October 23, 2018, 09:28:40 am
No one is taking it lightly. Again, we'll see what unfolds.
36-0 ida . Gurdon falls apart. This is what I predict.
Now people are just trolling ;D
Honest score prediction
28-14 Mount Ida
It could be closer, but I don't see Gurdon stopping the dive, I don't see Gurdon being able to score quickly on Mount Ida. Foreman could because they have one thing that destroys Mount Ida(and most other teams), Foreman has a stud who rarely gets brought down by one guy. I honestly don't know what Gurdons offensive line looks like this year, but I don't see them pushing our lineman around. But the games aren't played for a reason. Should be a great game!
Very different teams for sure.
To stop Mt Ida, you have to be solid on the defensive line and key on the QB. Ida's QB is their playmaker. Versus MC he hurt us more than LaGrange or Dyer did.
It will help Gurdon if they can run sweeps, that way make them run side to side and where them out. Foreman did well versus Mt Ida because they have a solid def line and good offensive speed.
Speed is what hurt Ida, Batey went untouched around the edge for his scores. Gurdon might not have 4.4 Batey speed, but they have several 4.6 guys that can get to the edge.
Quote from: IdaLions on October 23, 2018, 03:17:30 pm
Honest score prediction
28-14 Mount Ida
It could be closer, but I don't see Gurdon stopping the dive, I don't see Gurdon being able to score quickly on Mount Ida. Foreman could because they have one thing that destroys Mount Ida(and most other teams), Foreman has a stud who rarely gets brought down by one guy. I honestly don't know what Gurdons offensive line looks like this year, but I don't see them pushing our lineman around. But the games aren't played for a reason. Should be a great game!
Big Difference between a 4.4 and a 4.7 bud.
Quote from: OLionSwag74 on October 24, 2018, 08:07:39 am
Big Difference between a 4.4 and a 4.7 bud.
Definitely is. But I'm not convinced Ida has even that type speed on their team regardless of what hand timed comment you decide to regurgitate.
4.7 gets it done agianst Ida ole sport.
Quote from: OLionSwag74 on October 24, 2018, 08:07:39 am
Big Difference between a 4.4 and a 4.7 bud.
Ida's QB runs a 4.68 and Dyer runs a 4.5 so...
Even with that being said they're gonna hit you in the mouth and make you like it. That's just Mount Ida football
So does majority of Gurdons Skill position players, secondary and LBs.
Gurdon and Ida are 3-3 against each other. Ida has run the same offense all 6 games. We will see what happens ole sport.
Quote from: OLionSwag74 on October 24, 2018, 08:23:14 am
Even with that being said they're gonna hit you in the mouth and make you like it. That's just Mount Ida football
Quote from: OLionSwag74 on October 24, 2018, 08:21:07 am
Ida's QB runs a 4.68 and Dyer runs a 4.5 so...
Is that downhill?
Its jumping out a airplane lol ;D
Quote from: OLionSwag74 on October 24, 2018, 08:21:07 am
Ida's QB runs a 4.68 and Dyer runs a 4.5 so...
4.5 eh? He must have at least 1 backwoods D2 offer from somewhere then?
He was typing too fast he meant 5.4
Ole sport
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 24, 2018, 08:46:29 am
He was typing too fast he meant 5.4
Ole sport
Before I start, just wanted to say I love The Great Gatsby "ole sport"😂. Mount Ida's QB prolly runs a 4.7(at best) while Dyer runs around a 4.6. Not the fastest times for 2A, but those are our fastest. They may not have speed no, but I can guarantee Mount Ida will be for physical, even if they are slower and smaller. I've heard Gurdon has a big line, we'll see if they can match up against Mount Ida.
"Speed" for Mount Ida has been usually average for everyone else excluding a few people every few years such as Lowry and Forga in 2015 and 2017. But when Dyer or Jackson gets out in space or hits the edge you ain't catching them. Now same goes for Gurdon, you won't catch them in space. But Ida gets you with power as we all know. Now is all of this trash talk really gonna settle anything? Let's just all calm down and wait for Friday to watch this speed and power collide and see who comes out on top.
Good post
Quote from: IdaLions on October 24, 2018, 09:00:58 am
Before I start, just wanted to say I love The Great Gatsby "ole sport"😂. Mount Ida's QB prolly runs a 4.7(at best) while Dyer runs around a 4.6. Not the fastest times for 2A, but those are our fastest. They may not have speed no, but I can guarantee Mount Ida will be for physical, even if they are slower and smaller. I've heard Gurdon has a big line, we'll see if they can match up against Mount Ida.
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It's all in fun! Ida usually is very physical and has become a great rivalry game in the 7. I just like to jaw ole sport :D
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 24, 2018, 09:14:29 am
Good post
It's all in fun! Ida usually is very physical and has become a great rivalry game in the 7. I just like to jaw ole sport :D
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 24, 2018, 09:14:29 am
Good post
Quote from: Lionsquatch on October 24, 2018, 09:09:29 am
"Speed" for Mount Ida has been usually average for everyone else excluding a few people every few years such as Lowry and Forga in 2015 and 2017. But when Dyer or Jackson gets out in space or hits the edge you ain't catching them. Now same goes for Gurdon, you won't catch them in space. But Ida gets you with power as we all know. Now is all of this trash talk really gonna settle anything? Let's just all calm down and wait for Friday to watch this speed and power collide and see who comes out on top.
Great Idea! Should be descent weather as well and a great crowd on both sides. Both teams will come out swingin and we will see a heck of a show for sure
Finally was able to see some film on Gurdon. Golly they are big! Fast too, honestly may have as much overall team speed as Foreman. Mount Ida is gonna have to contain those shifty backs, and play notebook physical than they have all years.
Updates Score Predicion
28-24 Mount Ida
Quote from: IdaLions on October 24, 2018, 06:23:29 pm
Finally was able to see some film on Gurdon. Golly they are big! Fast too, honestly may have as much overall team speed as Foreman. Mount Ida is gonna have to contain those shifty backs, and play notebook physical than they have all years.
Updates Score Predicion
28-24 Mount Ida
All bull aside, Ida is statistically better. Ida OOC opponent record is like 11-12 while Gurdon's is 8-15. Average margin of score for Ida is 41-6 while Gurdon's is 33-9. On paper, not taking personnel into account, Mount Ida has the better team. But every game has its different set of dynamics and match ups matter. I could see this game, pending the bounce of the ball, truly capable of going all directions. Blowout W for either team, comfortable W for either team, or a nail biting down to the wire W. In the full tilt of the word, it's a crapshoot.
Quote from: 72aDaddy on October 24, 2018, 07:17:03 pm
All bull aside, Ida is statistically better. Ida OOC opponent record is like 11-12 while Gurdon's is 8-15. Average margin of score for Ida is 41-6 while Gurdon's is 33-9. On paper, not taking personnel into account, Mount Ida has the better team. But every game has its different set of dynamics and match ups matter. I could see this game, pending the bounce of the ball, truly capable of going all directions. Blowout W for either team, comfortable W for either team, or a nail biting down to the wire W. In the full tilt of the word, it's a crapshoot.
I honestly agree 100%. whoever wants it more will get it.
Gordon's a good team. Record shows it. But if they beat Mt.ida it will be an upset. They have numbers they have all that speed. Fairly sound. Historically I couldn't begin to count the number of times I've read on here Ida is too slow. Not enough speed. Can't stop speed. But, with that said. They win. A lot. 47-4 last 4 seasons. And if you think that Betey isn't a freak of nature when healthy your wrong. He has speed, strength, agility, and vision. Speed helps you win but obviously doesn't guarantee a win. Ida won a state title without a single player having a 4.7 or faster. In the early 2000s boonville did the same thing. I love running teams and both of these two are. Wish-bone vs. split back.
Article on this game in DemGaz today
Quote from: 72aDaddy on October 24, 2018, 07:17:03 pm
All bull aside, Ida is statistically better. Ida OOC opponent record is like 11-12 while Gurdon's is 8-15. Average margin of score for Ida is 41-6 while Gurdon's is 33-9. On paper, not taking personnel into account, Mount Ida has the better team. But every game has its different set of dynamics and match ups matter. I could see this game, pending the bounce of the ball, truly capable of going all directions. Blowout W for either team, comfortable W for either team, or a nail biting down to the wire W. In the full tilt of the word, it's a crapshoot.
The only thing different I would say is I believe if there is a blowout (team wins by 20 points or more) I believe it will be Mt Ida who does it. I believe that Gurdon is good and shouldn't be taken lightly, by anyone, but the only thing that concerns me about them is turnovers. If they have a game where they have multiple turnovers like they have had in numerous games (over half their games) this year so far, Ida will make them pay for it dearly. If they have no turnovers then it COULD be close. I still think Ida pulls this one out.
It's so hard to stop Lagrange! And Dyer and Jackson are very good ballplayers who are fiery!! They will have their team fired up!!
I looked and wasn't able to find it can you post to link?
Quote from: Maynard G Krebs on October 25, 2018, 06:29:21 am
Article on this game in DemGaz today
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 25, 2018, 07:40:03 am
I looked and wasn't able to find it can you post to link?
Page 4C in High School Report, far right column under heading "Gurdon".
Sorry no link, not sure how to do that.
First article under sports titled warrior deficit something, about half way down
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/oct/25/warriors-keep-cool-deficit/quote author=Maynard G Krebs link=topic=157404.msg3639504#msg3639504 date=1540475673]
Page 4C in High School Report, far right column under heading "Gurdon".
Sorry no link, not sure how to do that.
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This game agian is a toss up.
17-14 Go-Devils!
For the record, tonight's Jr High game will decide the conference championship for these 2 schools. So for Jr and Sr high both this is a huge game
Future is bright!
Quote from: Lionsquatch on October 25, 2018, 11:19:11 am
For the record, tonight's Jr High game will decide the conference championship for these 2 schools. So for Jr and Sr high both this is a huge game
I wish there were more posts on the junior high forums because info about that is hard to come by sometimes. But either way yes the future is bright. From what I could tell the jr conference leader has swapped around a lot and the league is very even
Jr Devils 8-0 end of 1st Q
Ida up on Gurdon Jr. High 28-8
Ouch
I was standing close to a couple of Gurdon fans. One guy says to another all Mount Ida does is run it up middle. They gonna throw or we got em beat. This was in first qtr. The other man says that's what they do and they do it very well. They have a couple of state titles to prove it. Junior High played well tonight! Looking forward to tomorrow night!
Quote from: Lionsquatch on October 25, 2018, 11:19:11 am
For the record, tonight's Jr High game will decide the conference championship for these 2 schools. So for Jr and Sr high both this is a huge game
Quote from: SWAT11 on October 25, 2018, 08:17:40 pm
Ida up on Gurdon Jr. High 28-8
If true, looks like Gurdon is in for a long night tomorrow....😉
Quote from: cuz on October 25, 2018, 08:56:07 pm
If true, looks like Gurdon is in for a long night tomorrow....😉
Yes because we all know those same boys are playing tomorrow night. 🙄
I doubt mount Ida junior high this year has been any more successful than the group of young men y'all will face tomorrow night coming up thru the levels of football. Just saying they have earned my respect.
Mt. Ida fans better enjoy the rest of this season. Going to be rough next year. Then it swings back up.
Last three seasons in Jr high:
1-8
3-6 (started several 7th graders)
8-1
Both pee wee teams playing for championship this weekend.
Quote from: SWAT11 on October 26, 2018, 08:00:54 am
Mt. Ida fans better enjoy the rest of this season. Going to be rough next year. Then it swings back up.
Last three seasons in Jr high:
1-8
3-6 (started several 7th graders)
8-1
Both pee wee teams playing for championship this weekend.
And Gurdon's current HS team has 11 sophomore starters, 6 on O and 5 on D. Gurdon, like in HS, typically is competitive in JV. The future is bright unless of course they get relegated back to 3a again.
Quote from: SWAT11 on October 26, 2018, 08:00:54 am
Mt. Ida fans better enjoy the rest of this season. Going to be rough next year. Then it swings back up.
Last three seasons in Jr high:
1-8
3-6 (started several 7th graders)
8-1
Both pee wee teams playing for championship this weekend.
Next year will be a tough transition year for Mount Ida(and everybody will write them off for years to come, and they're gonna have to gain all the respect back) but the future is very bright. I helped coach the kids in 8th grade and the 5th and 6th graders for a little bit, and I can tell you've first hand they have the potential to be the best. Mount Ida football should be very exciting for years to come!
So will there be a similar result tonight as last night or will the Gurdon Sr high turn things around? I'm excited to see how this will turn out, we have perfect weather for an exciting cool game
Laf County and Mt Ida tied for Jr High Conference. Both teams were 6-1 in conference.
Two guys went to Mt Ida. One had to wait.
True story. Think about it😏
Quote from: Maynard G Krebs on October 26, 2018, 12:25:07 pm
Two guys went to Mt Ida. One had to wait.
True story. Think about it😏
🙄
😂⬆️
Quote from: Maynard G Krebs on October 26, 2018, 12:25:07 pm
Two guys went to Mt Ida. One had to wait.
True story. Think about it😏
if one was waiting, Ida is no fun........
Gurdon by 13
My Ida by a bunch
#2 is quick, very explosive kid. Great game so far
Good physical half from both schools!
Gurdon patty caking too much. Leave no doubt.
Lagrange out?
Gurdon came out here tonight and they did it. They stopped the dive and even took out the mighty Lagrange. Great win for Gurdon. Very physical and big football team. Foreman better not overlook Gurdon. They are hungry.
Quote from: IdaLions on October 26, 2018, 09:10:56 pm
Gurdon came out here tonight and they did it. They stopped the dive and even took out the mighty Lagrange. Great win for Gurdon. Very physical and big football team. Foreman better not overlook Gurdon. They are hungry.
Not what I expected. Hope the young man is ok. Heck of a player.
Praying for Speedy Recover for the young man..I Picked Gurdon in this Game because they matched up well in the Trenches..Good Luck to both Teams going Forward.
Good game. Good luck in the playoffs.
Great game! The game was won in the trenches.
Ida did a great job in the second half limiting speed plays around the edge. Ida caught Gurdon slipping the first time they ran the FB trap and #10 took it to the house. #10 is hard to stop and is a soldier! Best of luck in the playoffs!
Quote from: IdaLions on October 26, 2018, 09:10:56 pm
Gurdon came out here tonight and they did it. They stopped the dive and even took out the mighty Lagrange. Great win for Gurdon. Very physical and big football team. Foreman better not overlook Gurdon. They are hungry.
Don't think they will over look them ... But I hope we get healthy
Would like to have seen this one. Thought MI would win. Good win for Gurdon
Curious, from the Ida side how was the Gurdon fan noise?
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 26, 2018, 10:14:14 pm
Curious, from the Ida side how was the Gurdon fan noise?
I had to come watch this game. Y'alls side was really loud. One of the loudest games I've been to this year.
Thanks!
Quote from: Redzone on October 26, 2018, 10:28:14 pm
I had to come watch this game. Y'alls side was really loud. One of the loudest games I've been to this year.
Kudos to Gurdon. Sounds like it was a great game. What's the story on LaGrange?
It appeared to be a shoulder/collarbone injury. He came back in a few times and tried to give it a go but finally left the game. Hopeful for quick recovery.
Quote from: Wantobe on October 26, 2018, 11:13:07 pm
Kudos to Gurdon. Sounds like it was a great game. What's the story on LaGrange?
Gurdon won and it was hard fought! Too many turnovers for Ida . Still a lot of football to play. Hope #10 is ok!
Quote from: godgiven999 on October 26, 2018, 10:14:14 pm
Curious, from the Ida side how was the Gurdon fan noise?
Y'all were hyped all night. Honestly that's one thing that has kills Mount Ida. Our fans don't get as excited as they use to. Now they just sit there and make excuses😂. The atmosphere was great and Gurdon played a great game.
Good segment Ida and Gurdon midway through highlight show on home pg. It shows Threadgill get walloped after he hurdled a player, also showed a good rip causing a Ida fumble.
At what point in the game did LaGrange go out?
His injury was midway through 3rd quarter. He finally quit playing with around 6 mins left in 4thQ.
He is a tough kid. I hope he will return. He deserves to finish his highschool career on the field not the side line.