The case for CWC

[OutlawTrail]

I had a chance to watch the CWC at Randolph game last Friday and I have some thoughts on CWC being a legit contender to watch out for:

- CWC has explosiveness. Within 15 seconds of the game starting we had a 40 yard touchdown run. By 4 minutes in CWC had a 22-0 lead and really needed to just cruise the rest of the way to victory. Big plays and fast starts quickly dig deep holes for your opponent to get out of.

- If Brendan Pelster is an offensive weapon, then he is a WMD when it comes to special teams. 100% of his kickoffs went for touchbacks. Moreover, when they finally punted for the first time, he uncorked it for 50 yards in the air and flipped the field on Randolph. Point is with Pelster, they will always win the field position battle.

- CWC is well suited to battle traditional run teams. They secure the tackle, go for the ball and most cases see at least 3 participating in the tackle. When Randolph ran out of the I they often had trouble moving the ball. As the game went on Randolph had more success by moving into a spread and leaving a full back in the backfield, taking advantage of reduced numbers in the middle of the field. Run heavy teams that don't utilize multiple sets will not matchup well. This is probably most of the reason for the victory over St. Francis and I don't see Sacred Heart or Exeter-Milligan lining up well either (feel free to correct me as it has been at least a year since I've seen those last two, but I don't recall multiple set looks)

- CWC's backfield has two running styles in it at any time. Libolt is the big play home run hitter while Pelster is the patient efficient runner that waits patiently behind his lead blockers and doesn't engage the defense until necessary.

- They look great on the field but also in the standings they are lined up well to take a 1 or 2 seed into the playoffs. They have 2 tier 1 teams left on their schedule and a tier 2. Any thoughts?

 

[northeastNebraska]

I think CWC blows by Stuart this week, their biggest test remaining will be at Osmond. Wouldn't surprise me if the go 8-0.

I just wonder if they will go west or east in the bracket. In 2013 they went West and 2014 they went East. They should have a #1 or #2 seed if they go unbeaten.

 

[OutlawTrail]

I think CWC blows by Stuart this week, their biggest test remaining will be at Osmond. Wouldn't surprise me if the go 8-0.

There isn't one part of this I don't agree with. I believed Sandhills/Thedford was going to take care of Stuart already and while I was wrong about this, the only convincing win I've seen them have all year was against Wausa, who I think is the worst team I've seen all year in person. I'm still pretty convinced that they are not who the pollsters think they are. Stuart probably finishes 3rd or possibly 4th in that district depending if Randolph opens up the playbook or goes vanilla in their matchup.

I haven't done a very big picture look at the playoffs for D-2 right now but have been assuming that they will go west at this point. Where's the bracket prediction experts when you need one?

 

[northeastNebraska]

There isn't one part of this I don't agree with. I believed Sandhills/Thedford was going to take care of Stuart already and while I was wrong about this, the only convincing win I've seen them have all year was against Wausa, who I think is the worst team I've seen all year in person. I'm still pretty convinced that they are not who the pollsters think they are. Stuart probably finishes 3rd or possibly 4th in that district depending if Randolph opens up the playbook or goes vanilla in their matchup.

I haven't done a very big picture look at the playoffs for D-2 right now but have been assuming that they will go west at this point. Where's the bracket prediction experts when you need one?

I think after this week the playoff picture will become a little more clear. So predictions will be made probably after this week and especially after week 6.

 

[Schmaderer]

Outlaw Trail you must clearly be associated with Cwc due to the hate for Stuart...

 

[OutlawTrail]

Outlaw Trail you must clearly be associated with Cwc due to the hate for Stuart...

LOL not at all. I've been pretty vocal about the ratings put out in the southeast corner of the state for 8 Man this year in both classes. Unfortunately, due to Stuart having lofty rankings for their accomplishments they get a lot of venom from me, that really is more the result of the LJS and OWH sports departments. And they do play in a tough district where I do feel that at least CWC and Osmond are better and Randolph is a toss up game.

 

[Antone13]

I watched Exeter Milligan play Giltner this past friday and I saw Wynot play HSF. I have not seen FCSH or CWC play yet but in my opinion Giltner is a tough matchup for anybody. They have size and two pretty good athletes. They lack some depth and speed on the d-line but are solid against the run. E-M's QB is a special athlete and there RB is solid but lack depth. i feel that both of these teams would beat HSF but it would be a close game. I wish i could have made it to the HSF and CWC game because I have heard that HSF didnt punt the ball in the game and turnovers and penalties killed HSF. I feel CWC is definitly a contender but if they go east will have a tough road to Lincoln

 

[OutlawTrail]

I watched Exeter Milligan play Giltner this past friday and I saw Wynot play HSF. I have not seen FCSH or CWC play yet but in my opinion Giltner is a tough matchup for anybody. They have size and two pretty good athletes. They lack some depth and speed on the d-line but are solid against the run. E-M's QB is a special athlete and there RB is solid but lack depth. i feel that both of these teams would beat HSF but it would be a close game. I wish i could have made it to the HSF and CWC game because I have heard that HSF didnt punt the ball in the game and turnovers and penalties killed HSF. I feel CWC is definitly a contender but if they go east will have a tough road to Lincoln

What was your opinion on the Wynot/HSF game?

 

[Schmaderer]

Outlaw Trail. In the first paragraph you said "we had a 40 yard touchdown run" when referrring to Cwc. You aren't fooling anyone.

 

[OutlawTrail]

Outlaw Trail. In the first paragraph you said "we had a 40 yard touchdown run" when referrring to Cwc. You aren't fooling anyone.

Meant we as in spectators, but I see your point.

 

[northeastNebraska]

Outlaw Trail you must clearly be associated with Cwc due to the hate for Stuart...

And you are clearly associated with Stuart as all your posts are about Stuart. You guys had a nice run the past few years, but you are not world beaters this year.

CWC is legit this year and probably cruises by to a 7-1 or 8-0 record.

 

[Antone13]

My opinion of the Wynot HSF game was that in the first half the teams were very even maybe edge to HSF. In the 2nd half I would give the edge to Wynot. Wynot had a couple of penalties that put them in bad spots. i dont couldnt see the penalties that were called but fans were sure yelling about them. So all in all a very even game. I believe wynot ended the game down 3 players and HSF ended the game down 1 player. I dont think any of the 4 started but they all contributed to the game.

 

[coachsloup]

My goodness some people get defensive on these boards, and our affiliations are hidden behind a screen name. Thats why my name has alway been exactly who I am. Anyway, I do like the discussion and have been friends with current CWC head coach Tom Thramer for a long time. Love what he's doing up there and hope good solid football continues in Northeast Nebraska for many years to come, it's good for the sport. I began my career in northeast NE and respect so many of those coaches and programs.

 

[northeastNebraska]

My goodness some people get defensive on these boards, and our affiliations are hidden behind a screen name. Thats why my name has alway been exactly who I am. Anyway, I do like the discussion and have been friends with current CWC head coach Tom Thramer for a long time. Love what he's doing up there and hope good solid football continues in Northeast Nebraska for many years to come, it's good for the sport. I began my career in northeast NE and respect so many of those coaches and programs.

Some of the best football is played in Northeast Nebraska year in and year out no question!

 

[ThereIsNoPlace]

Some of the best football is played in Northeast Nebraska year in and year out no question!

Well, you are clearly associated with Northeast Nebraska and are partial to it....

 

[Antone13]

So I am going to try and bring this conversation back to football. Is there anyone in the West that will beat Anselma Merna if the line is that CWC or Stuart (whichever is further west) goes east? How good is FCSH? Coach Goltz always has them play hard. Is Osceola a real deal this year or have they played lower competition?

 

[Da Zoot]

We'll find out Friday night Antone. They play a full strength Sandhills-Thedford team in what should be a great game.

 

[OutlawTrail]

Is Osceola a real deal this year or have they played lower competition?

I managed to see Osceola once on striv.tv and part of their game against Bancroft-Rosalie. Against who they played they looked good and did what they should do. What I did notice against B-R was that Osceola has some depth. Nelson and Ericson didn't really play much in the second half and their backups played B-R's starters about even. Its gonna be hard to judge them until after the St Francis game, but they are set up to be 7-1 or 8-0 without really knowing too well still.
That's also a neighborhood that's having a pretty nice year as well for 8 man. Is High Plains really the best 2-2 8 Man squad at this point? And Cross County is a few points shy of being 4-0 as well.

 

[northeastNebraska]

So I am going to try and bring this conversation back to football. Is there anyone in the West that will beat Anselma Merna if the line is that CWC or Stuart (whichever is further west) goes east? How good is FCSH? Coach Goltz always has them play hard. Is Osceola a real deal this year or have they played lower competition?

I watched three A-M games live last year and they really haven't missed it beat this year it seems. Troy Gilligan is a heck of a back.

I just don't know who can out score Anselmo-Merna. If they beat S/T which I think they do, they won't lose until the late in the playoffs (even at that point they will be tough.) I wouldn't be shocked if they get back to the finals. They played Exeter-Milligan tough last year in the finals and really just fell apart in the 4th.

 

[OutlawTrail]

We've thrown out a lot of names so far but has anyone seen Garden County yet?

 

[Da Zoot]

I'll give you a report on the A-M/S-T game.
S-T is a little different team this year. They don't just throw the ball all over this year they actually have a running game. This game has been a barn burner the last two years and I expect nothing less this year.