Well it's playoff time for the Youth Football Teams. It's time to win or go home!!!! We are extremely excited about our first ever Playoff Predictions and "Game Picks". We hope that our evaluations of each game will help them and provide some serious entertainment value for each of you......
#3 TCU Wildcats vs #14 Arlington Blue Devils (Blue)
In this game we have #3 taking on #14. We have had the privilege to have watched the TCU Wildcats play, and although it was when they suffered their only loss for the season they showed that they have no quit in them. In the game between these two teams earlier in the season, it was all TCU Wildcats who won that game 22-0.
If the Arlington Blue Devils (Blue) intend to have a different outcome this time around they are going to have to hang on to the ball and put some drives together. They do not want to get into a scoring shoot out. They must maintain time of possession and control the clock. They must "Shorten" this game if they are going to have a chance to win it.
In the end we feel that the TCU Wildcats are just to strong on defense for the Blue Devils to control the clock in this one. We see it as about the same as the last game at 22-6.
TCU Wildcats = 52
Arlington Blue Devils (Blue) = 18
#2 Blue Raider Panthers vs Arlington Blue Devils (White)
In this one, we see it almost the same way as the game above. We have seen the Blue Raider Panthers play as well, and have proven they are the team to beat in this league in this age group. They have a very impressive defense with an average offense.
As with the above game if the Blue Devils (White) intend to win this game they are going to have to "Shorten" this game by controlling the clock, no turn overs, and some long drives.
In this game, we have personally seen the Blue Raider Panthers defense in action and we do not see the Blue Devils being able with stand the defense they are about to see. So we are going with the Blue Raider Panthers in this one by a score of 24-0
Blue Raider Panthers = 24
Arlington Blue Devils (White) = 0
(Forfeit)
#9 Mansfield Wildcats vs #10 Riverside Eagles
This one is going to be a real good game, and whoever wins it will be launched into the next round of the playoffs coming off a huge win! When doing the numbers on this one, we did not really know which way to go and honestly we still don't. This one will come down to who makes the least mental mistakes. Them team that has the most penalties will not win this one. This game will be won and lost with the "Hidden Yardage".
The last time these two teams played the Mansfield Wildcats came out on top 16-8. We do not seeing this one being much different. It can literally go either way. Our number show this one at 11.35 to 11.58, which makes it one of the closest games we have had to pick all year. This one is going to be good!!!!!!!!
We are going to go with the Mansfield Wildcats in a CLOSE one by a score of 16-14.....
Riverside Eagles = 28
Mansfield Wildcats = 8
#6 Westside Cowboys vs #7 Mansfield Lions
This one has our #6 vs our #7. That should say all you need to know, but let's take this one a little further. These two teams are so close in we went through all of their games that was played all year long to try to filter this one out. While doing this we have seen that these teams both have great defenses and they rely on those defenses to hold onto leads and that's how they win games. Both come in with a 4-3 record and and both offenses are scoring about 3 touchdowns a game.
So in this one We think that the team that can break the others defense will pull this one off. It will not be easy because as we said before, both of these defenses are as strong as any out there.
With this being said we see a very slight edge going to the Mansfield Lions on Defense and a slight advantage going to the West Side Cowboys on offense. So in this match up we have said that one of these teams offenses was going to have to break the other defense, and so with that we are going to go with the West Side Cowboys in a squeaker 18-16
West Side Coyboys = 28
Mansfield Lions = 0
#8 TYSA Texans vs #11 Mansfield Longhorns
From all outward appearances this one should be a pretty good game. We think from looking at the numbers these teams are very closely matched up. We are excited to see how this one plays out. The team that wins this one is going to have to play the game of the year for them.
For the one that does pull it off, they are going to have to use it for motivation for the following week, but don't go to far down that road until this one is over. Stay focused on this week. In this one we see it going in favor of the TYSA Texans 18-10
TYSA Texans = 14
Mansfield Longhorns = 0
#5 NT Express vs #12 Panthers
Unfortunately the numbers do not even remotely go in favor of the Panthers in this one. If they intend to have a chance to pull this one off they are going to have to get in a grove where they are getting yards in chunks, and break a couple of long touchdowns. Doing this will not be easy as they face one of the toughest defense in this age group. We wish we had some magic words to help the Panthers coaches figure this one out, but the truth is we do not!!!!!! They are going to have to come out playing like they have nothing to loose and catch the Express asleep.
We just see the NT Express as being to tough in this one, and see this one ending in their favor by a score of 30-7.
NT Express = 30
Panthers = 0
#4 DFW Ravens vs #13 DC Broncos
We have seen this DFW Ravens team first hand, and we were extremely impressed with them. They gave the #1 overall team all they could handle and made them work for everything they got and if it wasn't for a couple of big plays they might have had the upset. On the other hand we have not seen the Broncos first hand and that make picking this game a lot harder.
We do know that if the Broncos are going to win they are going to have to be willing to be patient and take advantage of what few mistakes the Ravens do make. This is the only way they are going to be able to stay in this game. Make the Ravens pay for mistakes!!!!!!!! That is the only way!
In this game we just feel that the Ravens play very sound football and they do not make a lot of mistakes, and even when they do their defense is good enough to keep any real damage from happening. So we are going with the Ravens 36-6
DFW Ravens = 34
DC Broncos = 0
#1 DC Raiders vs #17 East Side Katz
We have been watching this number 1 team for a long time now and have gotten to know a lot of the players and coaches. The one thing we will say is that these guys are all business with 1 goal in mind! Championship or bust!!!!!! They know they are good and they play every single snap. Mentally they are as sharp as any team out there and to us, they are one of the best in the state.
For the Katz to have any chance to win this one they are going to have to come in with the mindset of playing had nose football for all 4 quarters. They can not make silly mistakes, and they are going to have to get a defensive score to help the momentum of the game to swing into their favor.
Once this one is over, we see it as a 42-6 win for the Raiders........
DC Raiders = 42
East Side Katz = 0
(Forfeit)
Everyone remember to have fun! This is the greatest game ever!!!!!!!! Be safe!
In this game we have #3 taking on #14. We have had the privilege to have watched the TCU Wildcats play, and although it was when they suffered their only loss for the season they showed that they have no quit in them. In the game between these two teams earlier in the season, it was all TCU Wildcats who won that game 22-0.
If the Arlington Blue Devils (Blue) intend to have a different outcome this time around they are going to have to hang on to the ball and put some drives together. They do not want to get into a scoring shoot out. They must maintain time of possession and control the clock. They must "Shorten" this game if they are going to have a chance to win it.
In the end we feel that the TCU Wildcats are just to strong on defense for the Blue Devils to control the clock in this one. We see it as about the same as the last game at 22-6.
TCU Wildcats = 52
Arlington Blue Devils (Blue) = 18
#2 Blue Raider Panthers vs Arlington Blue Devils (White)
In this one, we see it almost the same way as the game above. We have seen the Blue Raider Panthers play as well, and have proven they are the team to beat in this league in this age group. They have a very impressive defense with an average offense.
As with the above game if the Blue Devils (White) intend to win this game they are going to have to "Shorten" this game by controlling the clock, no turn overs, and some long drives.
In this game, we have personally seen the Blue Raider Panthers defense in action and we do not see the Blue Devils being able with stand the defense they are about to see. So we are going with the Blue Raider Panthers in this one by a score of 24-0
Blue Raider Panthers = 24
Arlington Blue Devils (White) = 0
(Forfeit)
#9 Mansfield Wildcats vs #10 Riverside Eagles
This one is going to be a real good game, and whoever wins it will be launched into the next round of the playoffs coming off a huge win! When doing the numbers on this one, we did not really know which way to go and honestly we still don't. This one will come down to who makes the least mental mistakes. Them team that has the most penalties will not win this one. This game will be won and lost with the "Hidden Yardage".
The last time these two teams played the Mansfield Wildcats came out on top 16-8. We do not seeing this one being much different. It can literally go either way. Our number show this one at 11.35 to 11.58, which makes it one of the closest games we have had to pick all year. This one is going to be good!!!!!!!!
We are going to go with the Mansfield Wildcats in a CLOSE one by a score of 16-14.....
Riverside Eagles = 28
Mansfield Wildcats = 8
#6 Westside Cowboys vs #7 Mansfield Lions
This one has our #6 vs our #7. That should say all you need to know, but let's take this one a little further. These two teams are so close in we went through all of their games that was played all year long to try to filter this one out. While doing this we have seen that these teams both have great defenses and they rely on those defenses to hold onto leads and that's how they win games. Both come in with a 4-3 record and and both offenses are scoring about 3 touchdowns a game.
So in this one We think that the team that can break the others defense will pull this one off. It will not be easy because as we said before, both of these defenses are as strong as any out there.
With this being said we see a very slight edge going to the Mansfield Lions on Defense and a slight advantage going to the West Side Cowboys on offense. So in this match up we have said that one of these teams offenses was going to have to break the other defense, and so with that we are going to go with the West Side Cowboys in a squeaker 18-16
West Side Coyboys = 28
Mansfield Lions = 0
#8 TYSA Texans vs #11 Mansfield Longhorns
From all outward appearances this one should be a pretty good game. We think from looking at the numbers these teams are very closely matched up. We are excited to see how this one plays out. The team that wins this one is going to have to play the game of the year for them.
For the one that does pull it off, they are going to have to use it for motivation for the following week, but don't go to far down that road until this one is over. Stay focused on this week. In this one we see it going in favor of the TYSA Texans 18-10
TYSA Texans = 14
Mansfield Longhorns = 0
#5 NT Express vs #12 Panthers
Unfortunately the numbers do not even remotely go in favor of the Panthers in this one. If they intend to have a chance to pull this one off they are going to have to get in a grove where they are getting yards in chunks, and break a couple of long touchdowns. Doing this will not be easy as they face one of the toughest defense in this age group. We wish we had some magic words to help the Panthers coaches figure this one out, but the truth is we do not!!!!!! They are going to have to come out playing like they have nothing to loose and catch the Express asleep.
We just see the NT Express as being to tough in this one, and see this one ending in their favor by a score of 30-7.
NT Express = 30
Panthers = 0
#4 DFW Ravens vs #13 DC Broncos
We have seen this DFW Ravens team first hand, and we were extremely impressed with them. They gave the #1 overall team all they could handle and made them work for everything they got and if it wasn't for a couple of big plays they might have had the upset. On the other hand we have not seen the Broncos first hand and that make picking this game a lot harder.
We do know that if the Broncos are going to win they are going to have to be willing to be patient and take advantage of what few mistakes the Ravens do make. This is the only way they are going to be able to stay in this game. Make the Ravens pay for mistakes!!!!!!!! That is the only way!
In this game we just feel that the Ravens play very sound football and they do not make a lot of mistakes, and even when they do their defense is good enough to keep any real damage from happening. So we are going with the Ravens 36-6
DFW Ravens = 34
DC Broncos = 0
#1 DC Raiders vs #17 East Side Katz
We have been watching this number 1 team for a long time now and have gotten to know a lot of the players and coaches. The one thing we will say is that these guys are all business with 1 goal in mind! Championship or bust!!!!!! They know they are good and they play every single snap. Mentally they are as sharp as any team out there and to us, they are one of the best in the state.
For the Katz to have any chance to win this one they are going to have to come in with the mindset of playing had nose football for all 4 quarters. They can not make silly mistakes, and they are going to have to get a defensive score to help the momentum of the game to swing into their favor.
Once this one is over, we see it as a 42-6 win for the Raiders........
DC Raiders = 42
East Side Katz = 0
(Forfeit)
Everyone remember to have fun! This is the greatest game ever!!!!!!!! Be safe!