Bismarck-Henning was one of a number of 5-4 teams to make it out of the first round. Will the Blue Devils be able to do it again against a Maroa-Forsyth team that is using all of its weapons?
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November 2nd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Blow out win for Maroa.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Trojans are playing together as a team and getting the results that have been expected! DO NOT overlook this Bismarck-Henning team (just think about Staunton.) play your game-Trojans and you WILL WIN!!
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GO TROJANS!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Go head Maroa you can over look Bismark-H, your not Staunton. If Staunton were in the ovc they would only have gotten 2 or 3 wins at most, right?
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
This will not even be close. Running clock.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
This should be a good game. MF is overrated and BH is peaking at the right time. It could be interesting!
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Trojans by 4 touchdowns, and no I’m not kidding.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
beardog — no TROJAN HATERS allowed!! poor dawgs!! not a blog of your own to brag and assume that you will “roll” past your opponent………hahaha!! BTW I do BELIEVE that MF is just (at the right time of the season) reaching their “PEAK” so look-out!
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Trojans, work hard and get it done.
Trojans win big.
Good luck Trojans!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Beardog hasn’t even seen the Trojans play this year, so his opinion means jack crap. I’ll also go out on a limb and say he hasn’t seen Bismark play either. So you can pretty much ignore anything he says about the Trojans or any other Okaw team for that matter.
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Go MTF! Good luck!
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 pm
BH is peaking at the right time. If you are going to win might as well do it in the playoffs. Everybody might as well be 1-0 at this point. That means you practice and prepare for every team like they are number 1. I agree though that if BH was in the OVC they wouldnt be in the playoffs! It is a great conference and after going 5-1 in the first round, nobody can argue it now. Now lets see how many quarterfinalist we will have after this week! Go Trojans! Practice hard and play hard and winning will take care of itself!
MF 31
BH 14
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:56 pm
MTZ 2009 CONFERENCE FLUKES YEAAAAAAAAA, WOW DID YOU SEE THEY TEARS FROM THE MTZ PLAYERS EYES. HAHAHA WAY TO GO MTZ
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
This is a running clock. This was a 5-4 team from a bad conference. BH was the only team to notch a victory out of all the teams that made it in their conference. Salt Fork, Milford, and Oakwood. All whom were 8-1, and all whom were pounded by teams with a 6-3 record.
Barnes will have a hay day, and Maroa wins easily 42-6
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:24 pm
I agree with most of you on here. I’ve heard this Bismark team is like Warrensburg in OVC. THAT IS BAD! this team plays in a 1A 2A conference so they will get destroyed. MF by 5 touchdowns!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Saw Maroa play friday night and they looked very solid. Good luck in this round and so on!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm
loop-t-lou, they have a 3a team i think in their conference….it’s very similar to the layout of the okaw. ask maroa about westville.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:51 pm
you mean when we beat them for our state title? lmao at beast from the east! you my friend better not get us going or your days of being on here with your little jabs will be over! think before u speak!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Ok sorry, 1 3A team. And yes i’m sure maroa remembers westville only problem is that was two years ago and westville already got housed. so that’s irrelevant. Oh yea and that 3A team Fithian was 6-3 in mainly a 1/2A conference and failed to sohw up at their 1st round game against St Joe 48-8! I know that nothing is for sure in the playoffs but this game screams MF big win. It is at Bismark so that should help them a little but they only have one good back. They barely have a passing game and the only chance they have of winning is if MF has more than 4 turnovers.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:54 pm
BTW, where is your Westville at this year? I saw they made the playoffs! But they dont seem to be in the second round! Oh wait maybe I overlooked them! I will check again!
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nope they are still not there! What team from the east are u supporting now Beast from the east? bwahahahahahaaaa
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm
lets go trojans. keep showin em how we play ball in the okaw!!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am
clown from the north: not westville and not maroa
p.s. maroa fans might as well leave their hopes and dreams in the semi’s, because IF they make it that far….their season is over!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:24 am
how bout the year after the title bud…they sent you home. kind of like Porta is going to this year.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 am
MTF, you can..take this game! …just dont “take this game” for granted. B-H had the toughest opponent W/L record in 2A of 48-33, they also were the only team to play 6 play-off bound teams. they stole one on the road, and I dont see them laying down at home…your going to have to knock them down! I’m on the Go Okaw Wagon….just dont let the wheel fall off …Get it Done!
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 am
Good luck Trojans! It appears you’re peking at the right time. I think when you played Tuscola, it was the first game back for Barnes, everyone was still trying to find their role. Since that game, your roles have been defined and you’re playing some great fottball. Continue making progress and you can run the table!
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:44 am
Beast from the East, lets see we had a title year and no less the quarters since! And personally I think Porta is overlooking CAM. Looking towards MF. If that is the case CAM wins by a couple of TDS…and I love it, you say no further than the semis yet we play Porta in the quarters if we win and they win! Beast you need to go back in your I hate the OVC cave and remain there until your team can play up to the level of the OVC! We still have 5 teams left in the playoffs! Can your conference say that?
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
MF has had an up and down season this year with all the drama that the team had been through with player getting into trouble and all. I do know that BH will come out and play a physical game and I don’t think that MF can handle that. It don’t matter if MF is peaking now or not. I just think that BH has a better smash mouth football team.
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Crossbones,
Maybe MF will reconsider showing up for this one. Heck, if they can stay within 20 pts., if will be a moral victory. Do you have a prediction on the score?
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
MF in an easy one. Watched them play friday and they won easily against a very good Carlinville team.
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I will say that it will be BH 26 MF 20. I also watched MF last week and they really didn’t impress me that much.
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Crossbones, what part didnt impress u? I wonder if u will be on here Sunday? I bet not!
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Clown, I think Bones must have been flying the corporate jet from one game to another, Saturday. He sure saw a lot of games. What he refers to as an up and down season for us, was a darn good season to some teams that were 7-3, and out of the playoffs now. He also states that BH has a better smash mouth football team. Truth be known, I think that his ego is still deflated from the smash mouth football that we put on the last team we played, that had Crossbones as part of their team logo. Didn’t we hold Carlinville to 2 yards passing and stuffed their running game right down their throat? Go Trojans..Go Okaw.. Have Fun, Play Hard!!!
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:42 pm
clown, in your 2a/3a conference….yeah the team i support could compete….haha
November 4th, 2009 at 7:22 am
clown: don’t get too full of yourselves just yet. You just beat down Carlinville sure. But I heard that Carlinville was just downright aweful. Heck, Marquette beat them by 2 touchdowns! You should win this one, but your season will end next week against PORTA.
November 4th, 2009 at 7:32 am
cwalum — have you counted CAM out already? think that will be a good game for them against PORTA and wish all the okaws team good luck this week.
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GO TROJANS!!
November 4th, 2009 at 7:34 am
cwalum, your gonna look past CAM…Like they dont have a chance to see a win…well i got your porta,…porta-POTTY covered …just like running down the field, all PORTA potty will see are behinds
November 4th, 2009 at 7:41 am
if their is one game that CAM wants to win bad, its this one…otherwise we dont get that re-match with MTF, and i’m sure MTF wants the same thing…or maybe they dont want to take that roll of the dice again…would just as well see Porta potty and ..squeeze one out their!
November 4th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Look don’t count anybody out. Carthage could lose this weekend! I’ve seen it time and time before especially in HS games that the overwhelming favorite loses because of a number of reasons. All it takes is a couple of turnovers or an injury to take an powerhouse down a level. I understand that everyone has their team or teams that they’re for but nothing is a given. Saying that I think that you can get a good read on a team by looking at their conference, who they’ve beaten and lost to, their team stats, and watching them play. And seeing evey Okaw playoff team at least once during the season and knowing the conference I believe that the two teams in 2A right now have the best shot at making a run to Champaign. Not saying that CW or PORTA or Williamsville won’t make it. Everyone has their opinions that what these Blogs are for, but know one really knows. Good luck to all teams this weekend.
Also it would be nice if people could actually back up their arguments with stats or facts or something. I personally would love to know more about both teams.
November 4th, 2009 at 7:57 am
I’m not saying CAM can’t beat PORTA, but I just wouldn’t bet on it that’s all. I think if CAM does then MF should be worried.
November 4th, 2009 at 8:05 am
worried?????????????? hahahaha!! MF will focus on Bismarck! one game at a time.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:42 am
cwalum I understand why you dont want us to win because you know we will be geared up to all levels to play you! I understand you havent played a single game with a worthy team. I understand you cant help your pathetic conference! But when the time comes I really do believe you will be playing an Okaw team!
November 4th, 2009 at 9:43 am
and I will understand when u lose!
November 4th, 2009 at 9:53 am
The OKAW will stick together and support each other until the OKAW teams have to face each other. Just4fun and clown, don’t let them get in your heads. They are trying to stir the pot. Good luck to all OKAW teams again this week!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:06 am
The Gold & Blue winds
are starting to spin
Heading to Bismarck
To get the win
Coach J will have them primed
And ready to attack
Then possibly a rematch
With the Red & Black
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TG
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Go OKAW!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:06 am
forgot my smiley.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Or a tear-filled night
after getting drilled by the Blue & White.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Clown: Thanks for being so understanding. I wish I could say I was geared up to see you too, but in all honesty our toughest competition will come before you.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:23 am
cwalum is that an EXCUSE already??
November 4th, 2009 at 10:32 am
An excuse for what exactly? For not overlooking our opponents like what you’re doing?
November 4th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I am NOT overlooking anyone (read back through my posts—one week at a time, focus on Bismarck etc). It sounded like an excuse for Casey not making it past this week or next week or whoever you think (”in all honesty our toughest competition will come before you”) will be your toughest competition. LOL
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GO TROJANS!!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:54 am
well since I do not play football anymore, my last season being 1990! Yes I am getting old! I can overlook anyone I want to! But I do know for a fact that Coach Jostes does not overlook anyone. So be prepared to dual foes of the OVC! The train is 3 days away for some! woooooooowooooooo
November 4th, 2009 at 10:56 am
That’s exactly what I meant. Both Red Bud and Marshall/Williamsville should be tougher tests than either MF or CAM. PORTA, well we’ll see about them. But like you said, one week at a time.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:11 am
cwalum, sounds like excuses to me! you guys are so good that no team can compete with you! Hope to see u in the semis! Your butt whoopin will be waiting!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:50 am
the toughest competion isnt against an opponent…it is with oneself!!! Evaluate with honesty your own short comings,strive to adjust, correct or improve the problems, do what you do well,..consistantly and as they say…the rest will take care of itself…do these things and you will find success, …Grasshopper
Go Okaw!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:53 am
all i can say is “wow - that was deep”
November 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
cant we just give the ball to Coventry and let him run them over!!! hahahahaha
November 4th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Clown: Tell me something, will you be sitting on PORTA’s side or CW’s side?
November 4th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
cw — you are way funnier than Clown FTN. nice how you just dissed the okaw, and red bud, and etc etc etc…….. too bad that whatever side (Porta or CW) will be home the day after thanksgiving watching the IHSA telecast of the actual state champs….
November 4th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Are they replaying the telecast this year? Maybe I can watch it when I get back.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Relax guys, I’m just giving you a taste of your own medicine. Don’t dish it out if ya can’t take it.
November 4th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Trojans are in trouble…don’t get so over confident…Bismarck ain’t bad and I’m sure they’ve looked at the Tuscola tape…
November 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Maroa-Forsyth wasn’t at that T-cola game…………….remember??
November 4th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I just drove through Carlinville…why all the long faces :(?
November 4th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Did they have some sort of town tragedy?….some were walking in circles babbling to themselves…..bbwwwaaaaaaa…looked like they had tripped on 80 lbs. of lips!
November 4th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
nah…….just at basketball practice.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
“looked like they had tripped on 80 lbs. of lips!” Haha.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
did you go through Auburn too and see their celebrations??
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*ooops is it tooo soon??
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GO TROJANS!!
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Blue and Gold, Yes I will be here on Sunday to say I told you so. I hope that you make the trip to BH. Cause I know it will be a long and quite trip home.
November 4th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Come on Crossbones! Really do u believe that you guys could hang with us? I saw the tape and you have one good size lineman, outside of that you are in trouble! Our front 5 all run 5 flat or better in the 40 yrd dash. Its going to be a dry field! Our speed is back and people from down south will be hoping they et a semi finals game so they can turn on the sprinklers, again! Bwahahahahhahahaaa
November 4th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Clown from the north. I don’t know what you are thinking that you guys are going to win anyother state title. You know that you all had a very special team 2 years ago. YOU DON’T HAVE THAT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! MF will not have another team like that again.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Crossbones I think that they have as good of a chance as any of the other 15 teams left in their Class. I agree that that was a special team and they had all the pieces in place but state champs don’t have to be a perfect team. They have to be a good team playing their best football when it counts. Here’s an interesting stat though. All but one of the last nine 2A state champs have lost 1 game or less in their seasons. Last years Elmhurst team was 5-4 going in but played a lot of Chicago private schools. Every team is different every year so no they will never have a team like that again but that doesn’t mean they can’t have another title.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:50 am
BHS all the way… we goin to state son. Look what happened to staunton who overlooked BHS. I say BH 35 MF 13. Those points against Bismarcks JV
November 5th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Give me a break. You are comparing Staunton to MF? You are in for a rude awakening, son. Staunton plays NOBODY! Going to be a long day for you guys if you have that attitude.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:18 am
I think MF is clicking right now, I also think they got their heads right after the loss to STT & Tuscola. Which helped them get the focus they needed. Teams that face MF from here on out better be ready TROJANS ARE ROLLING NOW” Stay focus and work at getting even better. I am going to the CAM game but I will listen for the TROJAN WIN.
GO OKAW SHOW’EM WAY WE ARE THE BEST.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Dawg House, I couldnt agree more that those defeats really put the team in a position they needed to be in! And I agree we are rolling right now. Team is coming out fired up with a underdog mentality! Good to see the boys ready to prove themselves!
MF 42
BH 00
November 5th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Im sorrry BH fans but MF will win this game. The weather will be awesome Saturday and the field will be dry and MF will be able to throw the ball all over the place. Barnes and Coventry will have a field day running the ball also. MF is the real deal they will win this one 38-7. That is being kind…….
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
A@M: How’s the field up there? Do you still have any standing water? I’m just curious, cuz somebody will need to clean the PORTA-Potty after the game. Sorry, I couldn’t resist.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I think BH will stand for BOO HOO after this game. Trojans roll, 35-7.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
cwalum: Our field is in good shape. No standing water and it is actually pretty dry despite all the rain we’ve had.
November 5th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I talk to my cousin who is from there. I hadn’t talk to him in about a year. He wanted to get a scouting report on the blue and gold. I’ll I could tell him is to expect alot of scoring from the offense and the defense bends. He mention that their best lineman is out with injury and their quick runny back which carried the ball once last week for a TD is also hurt. It almost sounds like an easy one for the mighty Trojans.
I see Bust a Trojan is still on here, that guy is like a leach, he just won’t let go! It’s amazing how he ripped on the Trojans all year now he’s routing for them. What’s up big boy!
November 5th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Trojan Speed,
You obviously haven’t been paying attention. It’s OVC time, we all support each other until one of us in the OVC play each other, then we have to pick sides. Until then GO OVC!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
I thnk bismarck has this one if they play how they have been playing. Bismarck is clicking right at the right time especially with a impressive win over staunton which were predicted to go to the semis if not state. i seen the game last week and bismarck has a good backup running back with some wheels and power. just watch out do not over look this team.
BH 28
MF 9
November 5th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
aaa
November 6th, 2009 at 5:50 am
Say, your predictions are based on what? Staunton plays in a weak conference. Bismark pulled off the upset, dont go getting their hopes all up high because MF is rolling into town and will crush these people hopes by the end of the first quarter! Going to be a bigtime blowout! Go Trojans! Leave no doubt Herman!
November 6th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Go BHS so them who is the boss on our home field. if u guys played like last week you have this game . Good Luck!!
BH 26
MF 16
November 6th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Impressive win over Staunton?? Maroa’s JV could of played Staunton just as well in that game. Staunton was not picked to go to the semis let alone state. If they were by anyone, I want what they are smoking.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I think Maroa-Forsyth wins this game relatively easily. No offense to Bismarck-Henning, but the Trojans have too many weapons … Maroa-Forsyth 34, Bismarck-Henning 15.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Trojan Speed: I’m just trying to support the conference teams but you are making it difficult. I haven’t noticed this name on here so you must be a newcomer. By the way, you misspelled leach. It’s L-E-E-C-H! Get it right.
Return to Glory: Be careful with the smoking references. That could open a big ol’ can of worms.
Still think the Trojans smoke ‘em, 35-7. Oops, did I seriously type that?
November 6th, 2009 at 9:52 am
To A@M who flippantly asked if there had been a town tragedy and suggested the team members were crybabies. This is one of those times you will wish you had bit your tongue. Northern Vermilion County is a small, close-knit community. A 17year old kid died of multiple trauma as a result of a head on collision with a semi. Most of the BH students knew him including a step-brother. How thoughtless can one person be?
November 6th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Trojan Speed: your spelling is atrocious! Did you go to M-F? If so, all of the teachers you had should be fired!
November 6th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Momma: my condolences to the family and friends of the 17 year-old boy. What a terrible tragedy! The towns of A&M also lost a former student on Friday morning in an automobile accident. An estimated 1500-1800 showed up at her visitation, which lasted six and a half hours.
This is not an excuse for A@M but I’m sure he/she had no idea that something this horrible had actually happened. I agree it was a poor choice of words and there is no excuse but no one can actually be that heartless to knowingly make that comment. Again, my condolences to the boy’s family and friends. Accidents like these should not happen to anyone, especially young people.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Momma,
That is terrible for something like that to happen. Rest assured no one on here would have in any way shape or form said anything with regards to that incident except that they would be very sorry to hear it, and I am sure no one really new that relationship or anything else.
I could just about say that they didn’t drive by the town at all, and are just making conversation.
You on the other hand shouldn’t exploit that tragity for a reason to slam the integrity of someone else on this blogg. Give a little benefit of doubt that someone couldn’t be that cold.
Again, very sorry to hear about this terrible accident in your community.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Momma: A@M I believe was referring to Carlinville (not in Vermillion county) who got beat last week by Maroa. I understand and sympathize with you on your loss, but I just thought you should know what he was referring to. Good luck on Saturday.
November 6th, 2009 at 11:25 am
I do think Trojans win this one…I do think they got things figured out and their speed will be too much…but B-H is an underrated prgram and it might be closer than what some think….MF 28-20
November 6th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Thank you cwalum for your support…you are indeed correct, i did say Carlinville and was referring to a “game” loss…I am sorry if my comment offended you, I in no way would compare a “loss of LIFE” to a game for ANY reason, especially for a sick attempt at humor. I am sorry for the families loss, and its affected community. I respect the closeness of your community. In that, we have common ground.
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now back to football, here is a previous post above, where I actually respect B-H and want MTF to be prepared and not take anyone for granted.
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A@M is BACK! says:
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 am
MTF, you can..take this game! …just dont “take this game” for granted. B-H had the toughest opponent W/L record in 2A of 48-33, they also were the only team to play 6 play-off bound teams. they stole one on the road, and I dont see them laying down at home…your going to have to knock them down! I’m on the Go Okaw Wagon….just dont let the wheel fall off …Get it Done!
November 6th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Sorry to hear about the loss to the BH community but I agree even I didnt think he was talking about that, and was indeed talking about Carlinville!
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BH less than 24 hrs until you feel the weight of the OVC Maroa Forsyth Trojans stepping on your chest!
November 6th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
BH 28
MF 1
November 6th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Nice. I’m afraid BH is about to find out just what that word is all about.
November 6th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
1? Can someone explain how you end up with 1 point in football? Lmao.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Over here in Vermillion County, we treat our guests with much respect and honor them with 1 point before the game begins. And that will be the only point you see on the board. Now you know…..the rest of the story.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Boo-Hoo fan — you are hilarious!! have you been taking i-m full of it lessons from TG?
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GO TROJANS!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
OHH-TAAH!
I think if MTF comes out like they are capable…and coventry plays like a beast..we will know the end of this story waaaayy before the final chapter
November 6th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
i know a coach in bismarks conference and he thinks maroa will win this easy
November 6th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
There you go Administrator, B/H mentallity showing up at it’s finest. Please do your thing. Thanks in advance, on behalf of all decent people.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
i really cant wait less than 12 hours wow what an exiting game. there will be 2000 plus fans so get there bright and earlyt. Go BHHS. maroa forsyth will underestimate the underated blue devils to much. CANT WAIT
BH 28
MF 13
November 6th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
haha blowout win for BH
BH49
MF6
November 7th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Oh gosh 2,000 fans?? That 1,500 of them are probably going to be wearing Blue and Gold. Try 5,000 fans than you are on Maroa’s level
November 7th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Hey return to glory I’ve been to almost every big game for the Trojans in the past 5 years and I know for a fact there have never been 5,000 fans at a game. Maybe 3,000 but that’s pushing it. The most packed I’ve ever seen “The Boyd” is either 2007 matchup with Westville in the Quarters, or the 2005 matchup with STT both good games and close games. It doesn’t matter you should wipe the floor with BH.
November 7th, 2009 at 7:34 am
i cant wait this is the day where bismarck makes history. this will be a great win. GO BLUE DEVILS…..
November 7th, 2009 at 7:36 am
wipe the floor u have to be kidding me right. haha. just wait to the end of this game. it will be a quiet ride home for those trojans lol.
November 7th, 2009 at 10:27 am
lmao. BH has NO chance. But I like the front their fans are putting up. I guess you cant come on here and say your team will lose. haha. But they will. :-). This game won’t even be close.
November 7th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Just a reminder — the H&R’s Sports Desk blog is still kicking.
http://www.herald-review.com/app/blogs/thesportsdesk/
November 7th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
BLOE OUT!!!42-0 at the moment!!running clock….way to go MTF…A&M up 16-0 4th qtr …hold on and …..Okaw match-up next week!!!!!!AND Monticello is only down 21-14 at the moment!!!!I knew they had a chance…read my blogs on their blog site! I said it would take a passing team like the 2003 championship game that carthage lost to…381 yds …still a record…come on Sages! update!!!!!!14-10 tuscola on top, not sure how much more time!!!! come on Okaw!!
November 7th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Okaw..4-1…and others wonder why we are proud! MTF ..see ya next Saturday!
Congrats!
November 7th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
23-0 and the Okaw is 4-1. Yea that OKaw conference sucks! Ha. PORTA had nothing, they had NO offense and the way A&M’s D played I would be very uncomfortable if I was MF. Get there early cause it will be packed.
November 7th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I’m sorry I thought I was on the A&M blog. MF congrats on a great win I like that at least 1 Okaw team will make the semi’s. A&M’s defense looked very good but MF is rolling and Coventry is a beast. Now this week you might expect 2-3,000 people. Hopefully its cold cause it’s this 70 in November is just not cool (no pun intended). MF wins 34-28 another nail biter.
November 7th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
bwahahahahahahaaaa Sangamo conf gets swept this Saturday! The Sangamo is tough, whatever! Go play basketball Sangamo! Great job MF…way to put this team down before they even got on the field, well at least 5 minutes into the game it was already 14-0 and they were done! Now its an all OVC showdown in Maroa….Go Trojans!
November 7th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
WHERE’S ALL THE CONGRATS FROM THE B-H MOUTHS??????????????????
November 7th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
great job trojans, thats how you take care of bussiness. Get ready for the ROUTE 51 WAR 09!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should be a great game, cant waite to see this heavywieght fight.
November 7th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
If it wasn’t for the 2 turnovers by MF inside the 10 yd. line, it would have been 42-0 at halftime.
November 7th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Mr. Snider,
Well your prediction was almost right on! Just had the pts. tied to the wrong initials. Please offer some thoughts about the game……and I promise no one will get nasty with ya. In fact we all will respect you if you would show your ‘face’. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and always remember….the sun will come up tomorrow.
November 7th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
If MF doesnt turn the ball over 2 times inside the 10 they would have scored over 60 points… WOW.. What a butt stomping today… If they play the way they are capable they will beat A&M again.. Im going MF 31-A&M 20…
November 7th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Loop-T-lou,
Then you obviously haven’t been to all of M-F’s big games….There was over 4,000 when we played at Tuscola (2007). Somewhere in the 5,000 range when ST. T. played at MF (2006). And there was 7,000 folks at the state title game (2006). That’s 3 other games that you didn’t bother to reference. Heck, how many was at the St. T game this past fall? Word from some of the St. T folks is that that was possibly the largest crowd they’ve seen in many years.
November 7th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Actually, I was at all 4 of those games. And i guess i should’ve specified all games minus the State Title game. There were 3,000 at that Tuscola battle, and 3,000 at the STT playoff game. And this season’s regular season matchup with the Bulldogs was not the largest crowd ever. Probably 2,000 there. Now being that there are no Decatur area based teams left this weekends battle should draw a VERY large crowd. Probably the largest in recent history for an area football team. STT and MTZ fans should be there as well as nearly the entire towns of Moweaqua, Assumption, Maroa and Forsyth. I’m getting there at least an hour before to get a fence spot. Keep an eye out for a certain MF D coaches adjustments to fix that over 200 yards they gave up to Hayes. If MF has 0 turnovers I think they win handly.
November 8th, 2009 at 12:02 am
Loop-t-lou,
How do you know how many folks are at a game when you are standing on the fence? Contact Tuscola and ask them how many was at that game. They will tell you that at least 4,000 people were there. And the REGULAR season game in 2006 vs. St. Teresa had AT LEAST 4,000 people, some estimates were as high as 6,000 but I’m not sure that was the case. I do agree that this weeks game will be one that could approach 3,000-5,000 people, depending on the weather. A day like today and there will be 5,000.
November 8th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Ltl,
Other teams/towns that might be represented at this weeks game would include Decatur, Clinton, Warrensburg, Argenta, Monticello and Macon (Meridian) to name a few. But with you standing on the fence and counting, I’m sure you will top out at 3,000.
November 8th, 2009 at 12:27 am
clown from the south says:
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:33 pm “Go head Maroa you can over look Bismark-H, your not Staunton. If Staunton were in the ovc they would only have gotten 2 or 3 wins at most, right?”
Yes, if Staunton was in the Okaw blue division (which they would be in) and had to play all of the blue division teams plus St. T, Tolono, Monticello and let’s say Clinton from the Black division, YES, they would only win 3 games (maybe). Would lose to Tolono, St. T, Monticello, Maroa-Forsyth, Tuscola and Central A & M. Instead of finishing 8-1 in their conference would finish 3-6 in the Okaw.
November 8th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I forgot to say good job to the people of Bismarck for the hospitality. You made it very nice for us to grill out. right outside of the endzone. very nice. Great job on your year too.
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Clown from the south, u will feel the big top from the North very soon! Go Trojans!
November 8th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Congrats to the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans for their second round playoff win vs Bismark-Henning! What a beautiful November Sat. afternoon; and a dry field to boot! Also, congrats. to Tuscola, Tolono Unity, and of course our next opponent, the CAM Raiders! I feel the Okaw will get three teams in the semi-state, as I feel Tuscola & Tolono Unity are on a “roll”! As for the impending CAM-MTF matchup, I am sure CAM feels they are playing their best football of the year & they are eager to avenge their loss in week eight. I KNOW the MF Trojans are playing their best ball of the year & they are anxious to prove that they can beat a “stellar” program as the CAM Raiders twice in one year! Has all the makings for an ESPN “instant classic”! GO TROJANS! FIGHT ON!
November 8th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
John, and from the weather reports it is going to be sunny and 60 degrees Saturday! Go Trojans!
November 8th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Bismark-Henning players/fans seem to have much to look forward to from the comments/information I have read in the HR & the Champaign News-Gazette. Seems they have a primarily junior-sophomore roster, played in a conference with several playoff teams, defeated a #3 seed after making the playoffs. My advice is for all the players to get faster & stronger, especially faster. SPEED seems to be the #1 word I hear to improve any football program @ any level. Good Luck next season. ps. Hopefully a “taste” of the playoffs will be the incentive for the players to work hard in the off season.
November 8th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Clown From the North: I think/feel that weather forcast is a plus for our Trojans! GO TROJANS! FIGHT ON!
November 8th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
B-H’s principal was very accomadating to the MF fans. He told me that he went to high school in Argenta. Thanks for taking time to stop by our tailgate party and introduce yourself. Your crowd was very supportive. Good luck next year!
November 8th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
thank ypu for the comments to us. (bismarck). we deffinately had only a sophmore junior roster. we will be back next year to be battling to the road of champaign if we have no injuries. congrats to the trojans. win the state championship so we can so we lossed to the state champs lol.
November 8th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Vincent you are right Scott went to Argenta and was a heck of an athlete! I played against his brother Jeff, who in my book was one of the all time best players AO ever had! I must say, I am sure he was really wanting to beat us! You know that old Bomber in him was coming out somewhere during that game! haha
November 9th, 2009 at 12:14 am
It doesnt take much to make a Great 2A football team. Most of the monopoly schools like Maroa know how to take out the little powder puff playoff teams. Most 2A schools play in such awful conference that when the make the playoffs it the biggest career move that some these kids will ever experence. It like a free trip to Disney World. Good luck to Maroa and keep on winning in the weak predictable 2A playoffs
November 9th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Wow, sounds like a big school fan with an inferiority complex.
November 9th, 2009 at 7:23 am
more like a “superiority” complex. haha
November 9th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Sorry your team lost in an upper class, ie; 3A,4A,etc. These kids play in 2A because that is where their respective schools are placed, per the IHSA rules. Yes, it is a very big happening for these schools and their student athletes, as well as the communities in which they live. This is why they have High School Athletics, to build character, life enrichment, and memories. No, it’s not like a free trip to LA-LA Land. Every person involved, works tirelessly for months, to get to this point, in any given football season. As far as 2A being weak and predictable, look at the full IHSA Playoff Bracket, you will notice games, that nobody would have predicted the winners. Your statement, “It doesn’t take much to make a great 2A football team”, well, it’s obvious you’ve plain just never had to do it. Ask any of the very successful Coaches in 2A exactly what it takes, and be ready for a long list of ingredients. “It doesn’t take much”, SELL IT SOMEWHERE ELSE, and don’t be so bitter and jealous that you are in a class, that you are unable to compete. in fact, to make a statement like that, shows that you simply have NO CLASS!!
November 9th, 2009 at 8:25 am
I Read: WELL SAID! Don’t forget to mention the tireless hours put in by the parents, fans (booster clubs), and everyone in these small communities that go into making a small school program great.
November 9th, 2009 at 8:31 am
If 2A is weak then 3A is weaker. Maroa beat Carlinville by 4 TD’s, and Carlinville beat Pana 13-0, who is sitting in the quarterfinals in 3A.
November 9th, 2009 at 8:56 am
2A PLAYOFFS IS WEAK….
ANY TEAM WITH 5 OR 6 VICTORIES IN A GIVEN YEAR IS NOT LIKELY A POWDER PUFF TEAM. ASK THE MT. ZION PLAYERS ABOUT THAT, UNDEFEATED UNTIL PLAYOFFS AND THEN ONE AND DONE.(TWICE)
FOR A 2A TEAM TO COMPETE YEAR AFTER YEAR TAKES A TREMENDOUS COMMITTMENT FROM THE COACHES AND A DEVELOPED ATTITUDE BY THE PLAYERS TO WORK TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS 12 MONTHS OF THE YEAR. YEAR AFTER YEAR.
THESE SCHOOLS TOTAL ENROLLMENT IS PRACTICALLY THE SAME NUMBER AS YOUR MUSICIANS IN YOUR MARCHING BAND (3A,4A SCHOOLS). GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT AND CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DO.
I PLAYED A LONG TIME AGO, ON UNDEFEATED TEAMS AS WELL AS SOME WITH 3 OR 4 WINS. HAD YOU CALLED ANY OF MY TEAMS POWDER PUFF TEAMS BECAUSE OF OUR CONFERENCE WE PLAYED IN OR OUR RECORD (WE DID NOT HAVE PLAYOFFS THEN) I CAN ASSURE YOU, YOUR CLASSLESS ATTITUDE AND OPINION WOULD BE PICKING ITSELF UP OFF OF THE GROUND FROM A PERFECTLY LEGAL PANCAKE BLOCK, NOT HIDDEN BEHIND A PEN NAME AND THROWING RABBIT PUNCHES FROM BEHIND SOMEONES BACK.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:11 am
cwalum, I had hoped to cover those folks, by stating,”every person involved”. As a guest at your facility last year, I witnessed many, many, people involved. It’s the same way everywhere you go in the smaller school classes of High School Football. The PEOPLE make the difference. It may well be that the person who goes by: 2A playoffs is weak, has missed a very special part of life, that so many of us have learned to appreciate. God Bless all of you, that have given in many ways to help me enjoy life, as a fan of small school football. Go Trojans!!
November 9th, 2009 at 9:12 am
yes scott was a tremendous athlete he was once even on the atlanta falcons roster till they released him cuz brett favre broke his finger lol
November 9th, 2009 at 11:04 am
2A is weak???? you are a dumba$$!!!