Outside of a loss to Williamsville, the Auburn defense has been stiff this season. And the Trojans know about how to get it done in the postseason, getting their 13 straight years now.
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October 26th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
If Auburn doesn’t guard the receivers like they didn’t in 2007, is St. T still going to try to run the ball every play?
October 26th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
This is going to a great game, but very low scoring. I like T take at least one in the playoffs. St. Teresa 14-10.
October 26th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
It appears that they only beat 2 teams with a winning record and lost to 2 teams with a winning record. The remaining 5 teams all had losing records.
They beat Petersburg/Porta 8-1 and Pawnee 7-2
They lost to Williamsville 8-1 and Riverton 6-3
I predict STT by 2 td’s.
October 26th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Get em, Dawgs. Show em what Okaw football is all about.
October 26th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I think this is the best game of week one for Okaw teams. Auburn coming off a 2A semis last year and StT showing people this is not a rebuilding year should be a good one. But after last weeks loss to Monticello I am going to give it to the Trojans from the West. Auburn 21
StT 13
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Prove me wrong Bulldogs!
October 26th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I think this will be a very tough game for St. Teresa. Earlier in the year St. T looked very good but that was only because Queen played very well. He has barely played the last few games and At. T’s passing game has struggled. St. T barely beat Tuscola (1A) and Maroa (2A) and lost to the good 3A teams they played (Tolono and Monticello). I don’t know anything about Auburn but my guess is that they will be very good since they have a well established football program. I’m hoping for an Okaw victory but my crystal ball is cloudy.
October 26th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
unfortunatly I agree with the clown and observer..St. T is a good team, and NORMALLY they would be a team that could intimidate an opponent, but I dont see Auburn scared. They are a solid team and a solid program, I do believe ST. T can win…but they will have to play a full game…an early lead isnt enough, also Auburns wins aren’t as impressive as St T AND WE ARE THE OKAW…so the flipped coin has landed 21-20 ST T
October 26th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
i would still say st t is intimidating. especially more to non conference teams who havent seem them all year and all they know is st t is a traditional powerhouse that always goes 3 rounds deep in the playoffs.
dawgs by 3 td’s with defense locking down auburn.
October 26th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
I’m hearing from some folks in the PSC that Auburn is not as complete a team as in recent years, though they do have an excellent qb with passing skills. Auburn will probably key on stt running game again, but dawgs prevail by 2 tds.
October 26th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I think that STT will get beat by about the same score as the Sages game was. Bates the QB is one of if not the beat QB in 3A.
October 26th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I meant to say best QB not Beat QB. Sorry.
October 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am
Bates the best QB in 3A? Now thats a bold statement. And a prediction that Auburn is as good as Monticello is laughable!! You obviously do not know much about the Okaw or 3A football teams.
October 27th, 2009 at 6:45 am
I’ve heard the same thing that Auburn is not as good as last year’s team. However, if weather conditions allow it, Auburn will be the toughest version of the spread offense that StT has seen. Shut down Auburn’s passing game, contain Bates and his scrambling skills, and if StT runs the ball effectively (ball control=clock management), StT will win. If not, it’s one and done for the Bulldogs.
October 27th, 2009 at 8:54 am
this feels like last years game against anna jonesboro, and we all know how that turned out…..
October 27th, 2009 at 9:29 am
DAWGS, The time has come to start playing the smash mouth football that we all know you capable of playing. The last couple of weeks we have not been playing with the same intensity that was shown against MF and Tuscola. This is the play-offs you most bring it or it will be one and done. GO DAWGS
October 27th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Good luck to the Bulldogs… lets make this a year to remember for the Okaw.
October 27th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
I will say this about this match up…if St T defends the pass as poorly as it did in 2005 they will not win this game. St T will have to establish a ground game which no one has done this year against Auburn’s very big front line.
October 27th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Outsidelookingin, Yes Bates is one of if not the best QB in 3A. Bates has been a starter for the last 3 years and he is only a junior. Last year he pass for over 2700 yards. He was taking his teams deep in to the playoffs when the Sages were going winless. There is no one in the OVC who is a better passer than Bates, NOT ONE.
October 27th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
wonder what happened to the guy that was hitting the HR blogs earlier in the season braggin about Auburn — can’t remember his name — (brad or something like that) he stopped when they got beat by W-ville (I think). he fell off their bandwagon EARLY.
GO Dawgs! Make us proud!
Okaw Football Believes in YOU!!
October 27th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Romel - Why don’t you just name all of the qb’s in the okaw and give us their stats to compare with your guy Peyton Manning Bates. BTW Calpreps predicts a 28-19 STT win.
October 27th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
outsidelooking in….why don’t you just concede Bates is better than any QB in your invinceable OKAW….Its OK for someone else to be good…I know its a hard concept to understand but its OK..other people work hard and have good football teams..Okaw blind people never understand that and talk the talk come playoff time and Auburn still wins every time. Last year all the talk on here was how Macon was going to the semi’s and Auburn hadn’t seen a player like Getz and no way they could stop him. What people don’t understand is Auburn has more tradition than any team in the Okaw and they and their veteran coaching staff have seen it all. 13 straight playoff appearances and 4 semi’s in the last 7 years. They have only lost 2 first round games in the last 10 years of the playoffs. They must be doing something right.
October 27th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Jimmy… More Tradition than any school in the Okaw.. You probably need to take a closer look. 13 straight is a great run, but where’s the hardware! There appears to be alot of that tradition in the Sangamo.
October 27th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Friday…You are exactly right..no hardware..its the one think missing on Auburn’s resume. They have done everything there is to do except the championship but I assure you one is coming. They are loaded at the lower levels all the way down to the 5th grade. Their program just reloads every year and there is no dry spell for a long long time. They will get theirs in time. Still doesn’t take anything away from the program they have. Your point is well taken though.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:05 am
jimmy: Auburn has a terrific program, tradition and some of the classiest fans there are. I have no doubt that the Trojans will bring home some hardware within the next few years. Who knows, maybe this year.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:09 am
the running game probably will not win this game for st t game. its gonna be won on their defense and special teams for the most part. followed by some good passing. as they nickel and dime them down the field. unless they are able to run all over them, then auburns in deep sh*t.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:12 am
cwalum…I really doubt this year is the year for the title but who knows…3A is absolutely loaded..They had a shot in 2A without a doubt but that’s the way it goes…that said there is no reason Auburn can’t make the quarters in 3A with a decent shot at semi’s.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:27 am
jimmy_mac - Just how many state football championships has Auburn won????? Keep talking tradition, your team doesn’t stand a chance in 3A! Good Luck with your superior JFL program!
October 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
outsidelooking in…as I have said..no state titles…and I absolutely love it when someone doesn’t give us a chance..We have the bullseye on our back every year and get everyone’s A game every week. Not having a chance is a welcomed change.Please tell everyone in 3A what you just told me…we will just take our little old 3A team into the lions den and hope we can compete. Tell St T to call off the dogs early…we’re way over our heads.
October 28th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I have seen two St. T games this year. I would feel better about the Bulldog’s chances if they would have had a better showing against Monticello. It would be nice for them to have a little more positive momentum going into this game. Maybe the strength of schedule will help. With that said, I know very little about Auburn. I looked at their record, scores and opponents and was less than impressed. The Rivertons, Williamsvilles, and Petersburgs of the world are not exactly football powerhouses. If Auburn would have ran the table then I might feel differently. As a school that made it into 3A, I would have to classify them as a good team from a weak league. Even in a weaker south bracket, I am having a hard time seeing either team making a very long run. But heck, I have been wrong before. Good Luck to both teams.
October 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
The bulleye on your back is no bigger than the one on St.T and M/F’s back.All successful teams are the ones other teams want to beat.That’s the price you pay for a good program.
October 28th, 2009 at 11:25 am
old gamer, I am well aware the bullseye exists in many places and wasn’t suggesting otherwise. I was simply stating that Auburn is being completely overlooked in 3A and that is a nice change from playoffs of the past. It will be very interesting to say the least.
October 28th, 2009 at 11:39 am
innocent bystander…I’m not sure what you took from looking at schedules and scores but trust me when I say the Sangamo is just as tough as the Okaw this year. Williamsville, Porta, and Auburn stack up with the top 3 in the Okaw easily. I would not say that about the old PSC that Auburn came from but it is a different story in the new Sangamo. The schools are bigger and much more competitive. The Okaw is good, but the Sangamo in its first year is right there.
October 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I guess I am basing a great deal of my feelings on some of the games I have seen or read about in the last five years when those teams you mentioned make it to the playoffs. We could ask Riverton how much they enjoyed playing St. Joe and Unity in the playoffs a couple of years ago. I know that when teams look at the brackets, there is a big difference from “Wow, we drew Unity,” to “Wow, we drew Petersburg.” Both of those schools won their conferences. I am not trying to be mean about it, and I think it is great that you are standing up for your league. This game will be a good comparison: Both Auburn and St. T finished third in their conferences. Let’s see how you both compare.
October 28th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
the top three in the sangamo would not beat any of the top 6 in the okaw. but hey thats me being a homer. my opinion may change after this saturday.
October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I also reserve the right to alter my opinion after the game. As this website has shown all year, the best way to shut people up is to beat them. I remember a post in the St. T - Maroa thread a few weeks ago that their game was for the “overall Okaw Championship.” Well, St. T finished 3rd in their division, and Maroa finished in a “kiss your sister” three way tie. Funny how all of that works out. No doubt, this is a great comparison game. In the south, all of the River to River and Black Diamond people are having the same debate, I can almost guarantee it.
October 28th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
yes they are, its all over the ihss board. but theres not much comparison there…
October 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
St.Teresa should win this game. The strength of schedule is the deciding factor.
October 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Sangamo vs OVC…well first off there is no tradition with Sangamo. None of the teams have won any championships where 4 teams have in the OVC. Then throw in the runnerups semis and elite 8s, and I do believe you will have a winner. OVC this year is more well rounded than ever. Any of the 6 teams in the conf. could of went undefeated. Only 1 did. That tells u how tough the conf. was this year. A lot of close scores within those 6 teams too! I look for several teams to make the semis and I loo for 2 teams to make the finals and 1 of those teams to win it. I do not see any Sangamo team making the finals or semis. Maybe an elite 8 but thats about it.
October 28th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
I’m late to this discussion, but St. T has faced two Okaw Black QB’s just as good as Bates. Unity’s Dylan Sturgeon has run for 1372 yards (23 tds) and passed for 1067 yards (13tds). Monticello’s Ben Palla has passed for 2097 yards (24 tds). While St. T lost both games, they will be prepared to defend either a running or passing QB.
This game will be determined by which team controls the LOS.
October 28th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Look just being able to watch this game would be a treat. These two teams have been at the top of their conference for years now and they have A LOT of playoff experience. I’ve seen STT twice and haven’t seen Auburn but know a little about them. I think that the way STT finished the season hurts but I think they play better teams week-after-week than the Trojans. However, it being in Auburn and they way that I’ve seen them play defense the past couple of years I think that they have a slight edge. STT had some lingering injuries and I hope they win! But …..
21-14 Auburn.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
clown from the north……look at last year’s predictions about the okaw on these blogs…then look what happened in the quarterfinals. it’s about to happen again. these teams that aren’t in the OVC don’t give a crap about your strength of schedule. They are just really good teams that are less banged up this time of year.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Beast from the east — Good point. Sometimes the season of battles prepares you for the playoffs but physically hurts your chances. The game a few years ago was a good one, but Auburn was very good that day. Coach Davis and Coach Bates are great coaches that win big games. Should be a great atmosphere and I know it will be a great game. Good luck to all.
October 28th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
lets go OVC teams and show these other guys what its like to play in a conference like ours
October 28th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
good luck Auburn!!!
October 28th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
go raiders….Auburn knows your conference very well. They have played 3 teams in the last 6 years and beat them all. Of course everyone on here (obvious Decatur-area homers) predicted each time that Auburn couldn’t win because the Okaw is so dominant. I love the same thing is being said this year. Auburn just shows up and takes care of business.
October 28th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Auburn is tough no doubt…and they have history of a great program…but where is the hardware…we have multiple teams that have been in the championship games…AND have won just in the last few years…I have many teams in my memory bank that seem to run deep come playoff time..and sorry to say the sangamo teams dont ring a bell….you got beat by riverton!!!….thats that small town i blow by on the way to somewhere important…kinda what i hope St. T does to you!
October 28th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
jimmy_mac- Auburn takes care of business?…CAM had shirts for two straight years that said unfinished business…then in the third STRAIGHT year they “took care of business” a state title!you implying that beating an okaw team is taking care of business just goes to show, you realize thats one heck of an accomplishment…but it isnt THE TITLE! just the same feeling
October 28th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Nope no titles. We can talk about that if you want but I was simply responding to those that come on here and talk up the Okaw teams and how they will win because of the invinceable Okaw always being so tough. I was just pointing out how Auburn hears that every year yet seems to always beat them. If you wanna talk about titles or lack of we can but let’s finish the other conversation first. You Okaw people are so predictable. First you talk you teams up, but then when someone reminds you they have beat your teams the last 3 times they played them you drop that and start talking titles. Let me guess the next one is your dad is going to beat up my dad….
October 29th, 2009 at 6:35 am
jimmy: lol that’s a good one! But seriously, that’s so true about you Okaw people. Why don’t you worry about this year’s team and stop talking about what all your conference teams have done in the past? Nobody outside of the Decatur area cares about your history.
October 29th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Good luck St. Teresa, make the Okaw proud! We’re all rooting for a Bulldog victory……..
October 29th, 2009 at 9:05 am
ST T has no running game at all!!! They have a decent line but no backs to hit the holes. Looking into my crystal ball I would say ST T will have another weak season next year atleast until they get a decent running back. Auburn wins this one big 42-7.
GO Raiders!!!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Thanks for the support Raiders are coming. You are a tool.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I have seen St. T play a couple of times this year, and I thought the backs were ok. The biggest difference from last year to this year is that the line is not as domininant. I am not saying that this year’s line is not good, they are. Last year had Ohlendorf, and a couple others that were great linemen. Leading up the Unity game, people were saying that the huge St. T line was going to blow the Unity defensive line away. That did not happen, because the St. T line was not huge, and the Unity line was not as small as some people had led me to believe. I don’t care who the back was, there was no hole to run through. It is not an insult to the current group to say that they lost several all-conference linemen to graduation. It simply means that they need to continue to work hard in the weightroom.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Well you have a 2nd/3rd place team in Auburn taking on the 3rd place team out of the Okaw Black in St. Teresa. Should be a good one.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:36 am
st teresa’s back kyle burns is little, but hes all muscle, and no one can catch him in the open field. but for some damn reason they are still calling plays to run him in some power o right up the middle??? thats what smith is for, who always goes down falling forward. Get burns in the open field make 1 block and watch him run to the endzone!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
This is going to be a really good game. I wish both teams good luck and an injury free game. Both teams are vulnerable and suspectable to a number of things. It will be interesting to see who has improved from Week 9 to Week 10.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Raiders are coming, you make me laugh! Burns and Smith have combined for over 1,000 yds and switch off from possesion to possesion, so neither have played a whole game at r.b. Ask Moroa, who fumbled near the goal line trailing by 7 with over 4 minutes to go if they don’t have a running game. Moroa never got the ball back because of St.T has no running backs.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Raiders are coming, you make me laugh! Burns and Smith have combined for over 1,000 yds and switch off from possesion to possesion, so neither have played a whole game at r.b. Ask Moroa, who fumbled near the goal line trailing by 7 with over 4 minutes to go if they don’t have a running game. Moroa never got the ball back because of St.T has no running backs. Go Dawgs!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
90′ ALUMN SAYS GO DOGS!
October 29th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I have no dog in this hunt and I am sure this game could go either way but I will say this. Having played Auburn a few times of the years in the playoffs when they are on they are hard to beat. They spread you out, make you cover the whole field and present problems you typically don’t see during the year. Plus I know this year they have some size up front to go with their skills kids.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
West is Best: Why are you stuttering?
October 29th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
It was so important, I had to say it twice!!!:)
October 30th, 2009 at 7:31 am
shooter - why do you say Auburn will present problems St T doesn’t typically see? The Bulldogs have faced Maroa and Monticello, who both use the spread offense, and have faced Unity’s run/pass threat at QB Dillon Sturgeon. If the Bulldogs lose, it won’t be because they haven’t seen what Auburn will throw at them, it will be their offensive struggles. If the Bulldogs can put 28 points on the board against Auburn they can win this game.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:06 am
West is Best thanks for proving my point this years backfield is so weak it has taken 2 backs to get over 1000 yards!!! You can argue all you want the numbers dont lie ST T has no rushing game this year and most likely will not have anything next year either since the same small backs will be returning.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Raiders are coming you beat one team with a winning record this year and you are running your mouth? Won it on a lucky play to boot. It is people like you who give certain schools a bad name. Don’t act like Maroa posters and have some class even though it seems you don’t have any. St T beat Maroa….how did your team do?
October 30th, 2009 at 8:50 am
HAhaha.. This is entertaining! There is a saying in the stock market: “past performance does not guarantee future success”. Once you’ve made the playoffs a few times and won a few games, you know how to do it. Having a title under your belt is an incredible thing, but it does nothing for you after that. What matters is who shows up and plays tomorrow. St. T better bring it or prepare for a long day. Someone said ST.T wins by 3 TD? I doubt they even score 3 TD!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:06 am
And how many did your team beat? Typical ST T whiner! Dont be crying because the backfield is filled with little kids and the run game is weak it will only be that way for one more year. Maybe next year the little people can ride to the game in a little clown car instead of the big bus LOL! I think a couple of ST T players went up to Maroa and sold them some good stuff before we played them thats why we lost. We will be waiting for you to jump on the A and M wagon after your loss on Saturday! GO Raiders!!!!!!!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:15 am
St T beat Maroa and Tuscola. That would be two teams. You beat one. You lost at Maroa because for some stupid reason your team only likes to play 2 quarters out of 4. Keep that up and you won’t last long. Ever heard the saying “play hard for 48 minutes?” If you had done that all year you might be undeafeated. But maybe you are just happy being average. Winners go the extra mile and well loser’s don’t.
October 30th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Whoop T Freakin Do!Your team squeaked by both teams when they were down with injuries just be glad you dont have to play either of them again this year. Be even happier you dont have to face A&M in the playoffs we would mop up the field with your puppy fur!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Isn’t your study hall almost over? When was the last time you beat St T? That is what I thought. A win is a win right? Just like your player sliding in the endzone from the 3 vs Tuscola? Better focus on Flora kids or you will be licking your own wounds on the 2 hour drive home. No reason to be cocky when you haven’t been in the playoffs in a long time. Have a little class again…
October 30th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Yep today is a half day and your lady will be here to pick me up soon! The raiders will take care of Flora no problem, I will save a seat for you on the A&M wagon Saturday evening it will be the pink one with your little doll sitting in it BABY!
October 30th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Raider nation..first of all Monticello does not run a true spread offense…just because you occasionally put 4 receivers out does not necessarily mean spread offense. Maroa on the other hand does run a true spread but they don’t run it like Auburn does. Auburn throws the ball down field with much more complexity to its offense. Maroa is more of a screen and QB option/keeper type offense. Most of what Maroa does is close to the line of scrimmage making it easier to defend unless they have tremendous athletes which they have had but don’t have so much this year. Auburn throws the ball downfield in multiple formations most all the time. Most teams have seen it some of the time but not as much as Auburn does it. Pass coverage is so much more of an emphasis against them than a team like Maroa. I never said St T can’t handle it. Maybe they can, I was just saying it can be a difficult offense to defend. No ill will meant.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:18 am
shooter…no ill will meant or taken on my part, just wanted some clarification. Good points, but I don’t believe we are talking about the Indianapolis Colts. Whether the passing attack comes via short passes or long it still comes down to being in the right place if you are playing a zone or having the speed to cover a good receiver if you are in man. My point is that ST. T has prepared for teams that pass first and run second. Good discussion though!
October 30th, 2009 at 11:47 am
st t’s backs arent good? maybe not great. but good they are. lets see:
evan hayes 175 carries 1307 yards 16 td’s
kyle burns 117 carries 787 yards 13 td’s
ryan smith 92 carries 727 yards 6 td’s
between the two backs you got more yards more td’s and fresher legs on the field. and they both return next year bigger better faster. not to mention the fullback stats. who also will return next year. along with basically the entire team.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:49 am
not to mention in most of the games this year they only played the first half.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
O&B I agree with you. Pretty comical how Raiders are coming doesn’t have a clue what St T has or doesn’t have. Just some kids wanting to start something on the blog if you ask me.
ST T give your all tomorrow. B.T.B.F.T.R
October 30th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
“Maybe next year the little people can ride to the game in a little clown car instead of the big bus LOL! ”
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I’m sorry…but that was a little funny.
October 30th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Raiders are coming….Thank-you..I have had my moments of stupidness on here …but you make me look Brilliant! Why dont you just cheer for the Okaw and save the wait till we see you in the future speeches…till we see them in the future..Go Okaw, Go Raiders!
October 30th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
the only “lady” thats picking you up is your right hand…what did you name her?!!
October 30th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Typical ST T whiner answer always an excuse, you dawg followers are pathetic! Hayes still averages more yards per carry than the two ST T backs combined but you keep making excuses for them thats what the dawg lovers do. Bigger next year? I doubt it unless someone buys them some heels. Better? I doubt it. Faster? Not unless a raider is carrying them down the field. Looks Like ST T is gearing up for another 7-2 season with this years team returning. TG I am glad you liked that!
October 30th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Raiders are coming = NO CLASS
October 30th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
This is actually pretty entertaining stuff..I came on here to talk about the game but I found something far more interesting…
October 30th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Shooter just kids trying to talk big and they can’t back it up. Well they can against a team that can’t get in a stance.
October 30th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
All I have to say stop yacking! I heard there is some youtube video of you getting in a stance down at the flashback!!! I hear your guy friend likes it when you do that!
October 30th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Auburn 30 STT 7
October 30th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Evidently, they don’t know/care who you are. Just another case of this generation, not giving a darn who built their program into what it is today. You might as well save your class act program speech, our old school is no diferent from any other today. Respect is a thing of the past. It is a sad situation, my friend.
October 30th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I agree old comet that guy has no class or respect fo anyone!
October 30th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Raiders are coming! Check the stats my friend! Your r.b averages 7.1 yds/carry, Ryan Smith averages 8.1 yds/carry. If you skipped math class, that would be 1 yard per carry more. Furthermore, Burns and Smith combine for 1433 yds on 200 carries which equals 7.165 yds/carry your guy has 1273 yds on 179 carries which equals 7.112 yds/carry, so you are wrong there to. Stats don’t lie!
October 30th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Massey Ratings has St.T ranked 180th in the state of Illinois and Auburn 254th. Results and strength of schedule drive these rankings.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
is derek smith playing tomorrow? i heard he was cleared.
October 31st, 2009 at 4:50 am
Good luck Bulldogs! OVC 2-0 so far! Keep it going!
October 31st, 2009 at 8:24 am
The only Trojans I want to see St. T lose to are from Maroa Forsyth. I will be rooting for the dawgs today and for the Okaw. Good luck.
October 31st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
4th qt 27-20 StT’s ball
October 31st, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Auburn is ahead
October 31st, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Great year Bulldogs! Next year you should make a great run!
October 31st, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Well like I said the Dogs lost in a close hard-fought game. Sounds like just not enough defense for the Dogs. They fought back and came close but in the end it just wasn’t their day and that’s how it goes in the playoffs. I didn’t like how the momentum changed because of stupidity. Look any coach should know even if you have a questionable call you don’t multiple the negative by getting 2 stupid personal foul penalties and putting your players in a hole. Those kids fought back out of it in the 4th but come on guys. Coaches should know when to keep their composure and down 1 score late in a playoff game is one of those times. Good season for the Dogs. The rest of the Okaw…….That’s what I’m talking about. Good showing by all teams in my opinion.
October 31st, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Auburn is now 4-0 against the invinceable Okaw in the last 6 years. I wish we played in that conference every year. Once again Okaw homers…you lost again. You keep telling Auburn we won’t beat you but every time we do. Quite comical really…GO OKAW…YEAH OKAW…REPRESENT OKAW….Our schedule is better than yours Okaw….We are the best Okaw… No one compares to us Okaw….I think I’m going to be sick…Well until the next time we beat you Okaw….Have a nice basketball season.
October 31st, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Central A & M you can pack it in too. Porta will wax you…GO Sangamo…your the best.. no one can beat you..your schedule is the best…
October 31st, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I have no connection with either of these teams, but i will say there are some cocky, ignorant people posting from A@M (and I think everyone knows who i mean). So due to that, I do hope PORTA drills you.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:25 am
Unfortunately the Officals decided the outcome of this game in the 4th quarter. At least they should have gotten together and determined if it was a fumble or not, this is a playoff game. The runner was clearly down on contact with the ground. Oh well, STT handled those tired big boys quite well in the 4th quarter. Too bad the outcome wasn’t decided by the players instead by the Officials with their ruling and 2 unsportmanlike conduct penalties.
November 1st, 2009 at 10:33 am
Sorry to hear about your loss. All of the StT fans are welcome to come and support the Raiders if you want, I’m sure the players and A&M fans would appreciate it. Should be a great game with plenty of pre game tail gate etc.
GO RAIDERS!!!
GO OVC!!!!!
November 1st, 2009 at 10:48 am
Dawg Pound: 1)Whoever you are or your son is i Guarentee couldnt guard anyone.
2)Im not one of the reasons we actually came close to winning? Ha
3)Ok i didnt do that good covering but #9 was a good player
4)We wouldnt or we would barely be in the playoffs if it wasnt for me. Um do you remember games like Maroa Tuscola. Yea so think twice before you look at me as a scapegoat.(Yes this is Marcel)
November 1st, 2009 at 10:53 am
And my neck doesnt move because your not suppose to look back for the ball until your touching the recievers hip
November 1st, 2009 at 11:02 am
Oh yea another thing im 5′6 130 everyone i guard has atleast 20 pounds and 4 inches over me
November 1st, 2009 at 11:19 am
Who picked up the two penalties?
November 1st, 2009 at 11:51 am
#7, Keep your head held high,(at least 66″ high)there’s no shame in doing your best. Penalties and turnovers were very costly at Auburn. YOU had a positive influence on the outcome of several games this season. The team actually over achieved, in order to win all of the games that they did. YOU were a big part of that success, due in part to YOUR ability to take on bigger opponents, and often times shutting them down. Stay positive and believe in your self and your team mates. Best Wishes to you in the future!
November 1st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Your not supposed to until your touching the recievers hip. And sometimes i dont. For example when wyatt washburn caught that td on me. But you shouldnt put a whole game on me.
November 1st, 2009 at 1:05 pm
I guess your right being undersized isn’t an excuse. But it does play a big role
November 1st, 2009 at 3:41 pm
dawg pound u cant be blaming the game on marcel! Being small on defense is a lot different than being small on offense. playing corner is very hard if ur 5 foot 6 and ur going against 6 foot 190 pound recievers. u arent at the practices u dont know what the corner has to do while hes in man coverage. u not only have to run with him but u have to look for the ball WHEN u get to his hip and then u have to still run and jump up and tip the ball its hard and u need to not blame this game on marcel! thats ridiculous. u dont see coach davis blaming marcel for those touchdowns he gave up or smittys fumble those dont lose the game so ya
November 1st, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Marcel, I too have watched you all year, and though you aren’t without mistake, you are an important part of this team and should always remember that. This individual is allowed their opinion, no matter how wrong they are, but the reason you are the discussion is because you are important, and a threat to someone.
I personally enjoyed watching you play, and I have a great feeling about this young team next year. I have a son who plays on JV, and being that he too plays db, he loves watching you. He played on this team when he was in 7th grade in JFL, and this team was exciting, can’t wait to see next year. Work hard in the offseason Marcel, and shut the mouths of some of these critics. I always tell my son, no one has ever lost a fight by being knocked down, only staying down. Go Dogs!
November 1st, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Op here we go again with the STT fans blaming the refs. Read what YOUR head coach said in the H&R “that call did not cost us the game”. However Scott could blame one of his family members, Ben Davis for being a flaming idiot and getting 2, not 1 but 2 personal foul penalties and compacting the already bad situation. So maybe it wasn’t a fumble, your defense probably stops them if not for that stupid cry-baby assistant. That was what we call a momentum shift and look how it affected your defense. Show some class and stop complaining. You were the only Okaw team to lose in the 1st round. You’ll be good next season so hopefully you’ll have a better showing in the playoffs. Oh, and “Marcel” i agree that corner is THE hardest position to play in HS football and sure i guess your size is a factor, and I never blame the loss on one person because that’s a rediculous thing to do. Good luck next year!
November 1st, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Blaming the refs..I love it and it is so predictable. The game should have never been as close as it was anyway. Auburn is the better team and was a fumble away from putting the game way for good. Love the assistant coach with the multiple f-bomb tirade. Nice touch from a catholic school. Typical.
November 1st, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Shooter,
You must be a Sangamo-ron.
November 1st, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Marcel, keep your head high. Those who are willing to put themselves on a stage and put out their best effort will be the ultimate winners in life. Unfortunately, the consequence of putting yourself out there is that you are subject to critism from those who live in the slime below the stage. This is the case in all facets of life. You seem like a class kid who gives his best competitive effort, and I’ve witnessed some of your success. Hang in there and do not let the slimeballs in life beat you down.
November 1st, 2009 at 5:52 pm
marcel is not the reason we lost. we dont blame our losses on anyone. we didnt play good is what it boils down to. marcel is a good reciever and db no questions asked and had those recievers on lock the whole game they were just bigger than him.
November 1st, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Okaw #1…we don’t put our conference on a pedestal like you homers over there. Okaw Okaw Okaw Okaw Okaw..once again Auburn has won 4 straight against your overrated bunch. However next year the whole thing will play all over again. WE will hear about why all Okaw teams are so good because they play such grueling schedules and once again Auburn will win. Hilarious.
November 1st, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Derek if your idea of locking is giving up 309 yards passing I would hate to see if you didn’t lock.
November 1st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Shooter,
You say that, then you say A&M can pack it too, Porta is going to wax you. What kind of a baseless comment is that?????
Go Sangamo your the best??????
What does Porta have that could possibly be a concern for A&M?
I think it will be a good game, and hopefully without injury for either side.
Sounds like your an Auburn fan anyway why would you beat the Porta drum??
November 1st, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Not beating Porta drum as much as letting you know your beloved Okaw is not near as good as you think you are. Porta is very athletic and get after you. A lot of team speed, very good tacklers. A & M won’t beat them. Sangamo will get another against the invinceable Okaw.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I dissagree but that’s my opinion. At this point in the season everyone should expect a good game. We will see Saturday I suppose. The Porta Drum Has Sounded.
Same story different week A&M, work hard to prepare for Porta. One game at a time.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Shooter we’ll see when the smoke clears about the OVC and Sangamo. I’m sure I’m going to need to help you get that foot in your mouth, not a problem.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Shooter: If you guys ever, and I mean if, make it to the championship game. Just give A&M, Maroa, Meridian, Tuscola or Tolono a call. They can give you guys directions to Champaign.
November 1st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Shooter, hey just curious who won between Porta and Auburn? What was the score?
November 1st, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Auburn beat Porta 14-7 at Porta week 3 or 4. Good game. Auburn led 14-0 most of the game and had chances to extend but Porta played when they had to. They scored very late to make it 14-7.
November 1st, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Trojan God…you are just like all the other homers…when you run out of excuses you talk championships…first you come on here and talk about how other teams can’t beat you but then when they do..it turns to championships..I love it..whatever makes you feel better…either way Auburn has proved you wrong 4 times in a row..and you can mark my word..Porta will beat A&M.
November 1st, 2009 at 11:27 pm
What I don’t understand is why doesn’t the Okaw conference petition to play D 1-AA or something. I mean walking on us doormats year after year must be getting very old. It’s just not fair!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:12 am
well hey congrats, you beat a team full of sophomores and some juniors, i think it speaks very well for all of those first year varsity kids who didnt put there heads down and faught back and had the opportunities to win it, you better watch out for this team the next couple years!
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:56 am
Oh, last week they were Dallas Carter, this week they are just some poor ole underclassmen….What a difference a loss makes. That’s the best re-direct I have heard yet but at least its a new one. Sorry but there weren’t any sophomores on that team to be worried about. Juniors, sure but we all have those. Auburn has 5 junior receivers to go with 3 sophs and even a Freshman for next year so I doubt they are shaking in their boots. Once again there are other teams outside the invinceable Okaw with underclassmen. Man you people are such easy targets. Underclassmen? Funny.
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:16 am
Hey o&b I went back and did some checking and you predicted St T by 3 TD’s and locking down Auburn because non-conference teams are intimidated by St T because they always go 3 rounds. Let’s see St T by 3 TD’s…nope. Locking down Auburn’s offense…nope, in fact Bates threw for over 300. I don’t know if anyone in the Sangamo gave up that many… Oh well..Auburn intimidated..nope…St T always goes 3 rounds deep…nope…Have you said anything that has actually played out? I will say at least you are on here, because all those other “St T by 3 TD” homers are all long gone and won’t dare show themselves on here.
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 am
Hey o&b…here’s another one…”the top 3 in the Sangamo wouldn’t beat the top 6 in the Okaw…” The ole doormats over here just keep on shocking the world. Next up..Central A&M…Porta is too good.
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:59 am
What the matter shooter, Auburn doesn’t have the Auburn gazette to post blogs in? How bored you must be; thanks for making the StT blog the longest out there. You have a player posting above no excuses, the coach of StT said no excuses, most of us are parents or Alumn that could care less about your conference except the 1 or 2 years of 6 someone from there does something good enough to make it to the second round. Can your conference match the playoff wins and championships of ours? StT had 2 losses and that is our down year, can you match that year after year. Don’t come to our blog talking smack once every blue moon bragging, act like you have been to the third round of the playoffs the past 6 years like StT….oh, you haven’t. Shhhhh, hear that, sounds like the Sangamo in the sectionals year after year. The Okaw has proven winners year after year. Pick on StT, something more impressive than our winning record over the past 20 years, is our memory not to forget clowns like yourself.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:32 am
Kind of funny how St.T lost to the TROJANS! LMAO.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:07 am
hey dawg pound could you tell us who your name is so we all know. we are wondering who the person is who is ripping on marcel. so please tell us
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 am
no sophomores to be worried about?
how about 10 sophomores. 4 i believe are first year starters? including 2 lineman atleast. and the starting sophomore QB, many dont know that its his first year ever playing QB. and all the other sophomores all saw significant playing time all year. then 15 juniors coming back.
and i never said there werent any other teams without uinderclassmen, why dont you get over yourself. i wasnt making excuses for them losing because they were young. i was aying they should be a force the next couple years atleast, because almost all of them were first year starters or first year varsity players because last years team was all seniors and there was only 8 seniors for this year.
and i hope you guys make it to the third round. because you wont make it past that round no matter who you play. Mark it down, DQ or Unity, i hope Unity so it will be an okaw team that beats you.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:35 am
I’m not sure who “shooter” is, but he does not represent the majority of Auburn! We are (normally) a very respecful bunch. St. T played hard, hung tough, kept fighting, and never, EVER gave up. I don’t know exactly what happened w/the two penalties and the coach getting thrown out, but if the FANS, players, or anyone goes off on the refs, it’s the COACH who gets tossed. Just sayin’, it may NOT have been the coaches fault. St. T, congrats on a great year and a great game. I would like to see Auburn and the Sangamo get more respect from the Okaw, but to get it you have to give it. That being said, the only team that hit us as hard as St. T, was PORTA. I don’t know anything about A&M, but PORTA will be tough. One last thing, Marcel, don’t let them get to you. It was not your fault by any stretch.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:51 am
Shooter: If you guys ever, and I mean if, make it to the championship game. Just give A&M, Maroa, Meridian, Tuscola or Tolono a call. They can give you guys directions to Champaign.
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Guess the truth hurts.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Hey, does that Shooter/Auburn Homer remind anyone else of Arsenio Hall in “Coming to America”? “Everytime I start talking bout boxing, some white guy has to bring up Rocky Marciano.” lol.
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He keeps saying that everytime he brings up that the OKAW is overrated and how great Auburn is we bring up all our state championship runs. It’s because it’s relevant to the argument! If you’re so great and we suck then why do we keep sending teams to Chapaign and you keep choking?
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
This has gotton ridiculous!! Let it go people. Great year St.T. You all should be proud of the year you had!
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Dawg pound, after scanning this blog I noticed you claim to be a 90′ alumn, well so am I, so who are you? Impostor! No true alumni would be critical of another StT player or student, especially considering this team won more games this year than we did my last two years in that school. This team was talented and has more heart than any 9-0 team I have ever seen…leave the kids alone, pick on me.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Hey Trojan God don’t forget the 3 Championships STT won. Oh Ya Shooter, let me know when you guys make it to the dance in Champaign, that is if I’m still alive! Also Shooter, WAND has good footage of the blown call that decided the outcome of the game. Check it out and see for yourself you POS!
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
st t alum… dawg pound wont comment anymore. for some reason ever since ppl started backing up marcel on what dawg pound was ripping him on he hasnt said a word!
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Getting in on this a little late……how many football state titles has Auburn won?
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Marcels you go girl!
November 7th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Williamsville??….gone! Porta??…gone! Auburn??….gone!
SANGAMO??? ………DONE!
Looks like no one will need directions to Champaign this year.