To me this game comes down to the battle that is to be fought on the line of scrimmage. Last year Miami Central pulled away from Hoover because they were able beat Hoover between the tackles and subsequently pull out a victory. While Manatee has more than adequate size along its offensive line, I don’t see this unit as being particularly physical bunch. That to me is going to be the difference in the game, along with the fact that Manatee doesn’t have a back that is a north/south type runner.
I see this game going along the same lines as last year’s game with Ware County. Manatee’s defense is a capable bunch and will keep Manatee in this game, no matter what difficulties the Manatee offense encounters trying to move the football against the Hoover defense. AJ is a year older and certainly more experienced, if he can make the passing game work…(something he wasn’t really able to do last year against Ware County), Manatee has some play makers that can make things happen.
In the end I see Manatee losing because it can’t play the physical kind of game it takes to beat a team like Hoover. And the Hoover defense with its over-all team speed takes away Manatee’s finesse game.
Hoover 23
Manatee 10
Go Canes Go!
I see this game going along the same lines as last year’s game with Ware County. Manatee’s defense is a capable bunch and will keep Manatee in this game, no matter what difficulties the Manatee offense encounters trying to move the football against the Hoover defense. AJ is a year older and certainly more experienced, if he can make the passing game work…(something he wasn’t really able to do last year against Ware County), Manatee has some play makers that can make things happen.
In the end I see Manatee losing because it can’t play the physical kind of game it takes to beat a team like Hoover. And the Hoover defense with its over-all team speed takes away Manatee’s finesse game.
Hoover 23
Manatee 10
Go Canes Go!