Minerva (7-0) @ Salem (4-3)

locoengineer66 · (#1)

Not wasting anytime getting this one started. Minerva goes to Salem riding high off big win against Marlington. No let down this week ... I think Lions go to 8-0.

Your thoughts????

ECOLace · (#2)

Minerva wins this one. Salem will play them tough through 3 quarters but Minerva pulls ahead late.

sportsmouse · (#3)

Now, that the Lions have taken down the 2 Top Dogs, maybe they can get a little respect??? Hopefully they keep their heads, and don't let one or more of these 3 remaining Games get away. I don't know anything about Salem? Alliance is one to watch and Carrollton vs Minerva you never know.

nw75senate · (#4)

I picked them to go 10-0 a couple of weeks ago. Currently #1 in Region 11!

sportsmouse · (#5)

I am talking about from the Sports Media. You people that know your Sports, do a great job talking about it. And I love most of the smash talk. But Marlington -Louisville was on TV, and It was a Great Game. Tonight WHBC puts on McKinley-Perry on radio, BORING!!!

locoengineer66 · (#6)

mec0441 · (#7)

I hope minerva finishes number one in region 11. The only problem is stubenville and Mooney lurking around in there.... Sorry to say, but if minerva meets mooney or big red in playoffs, season over.... go lions.

ksBuckeyeVP · (#8)

I am cheering on my Quakers from my home in Kansas.

sportsmouse · (#9)

Anyone have a Scouting report on Salem??? New to the League this year and I haven't seen or heard anything about them? Welcome to the Northeast Buckeye Conference!!!!

locoengineer66 · (#10)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mec0441

I hope minerva finishes number one in region 11. The only problem is stubenville and Mooney lurking around in there.... Sorry to say, but if minerva meets mooney or big red in playoffs, season over.... go lions.

Don't bet your money on Big Red beating Minerva ... ya may just go broke. Very few even gave them a chance against Marlington & Louisville either.

tempe · (#11)

Loco -- Minerva has earned respect this season by beating both Louisville & Marlington but I think Steubenville & Mooney are a different animal. Mooney defeated both Canton McKinley & Boardman. It appears that Minerva has all but secured a home playoff game just hope it does not end up being Youngstown Mooney.

locoengineer66 · (#12)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tempe

Loco -- Minerva has earned respect this season by beating both Louisville & Marlington but I think Steubenville & Mooney are a different animal. Mooney defeated both Canton McKinley & Boardman. It appears that Minerva has all but secured a home playoff game just hope it does not end up being Youngstown Mooney.

I would be worried about Mooney ... BUT I would like the Lions chances against Big Red.

harley · (#13)

mooney might not even make the playoffs

dvrfanatic · (#14)

Mooney will be there. As will Big Red. As I stated before....Region 11 is Murders Row, whoever comes out will win a state title!!

locoengineer66 · (#15)

locoengineer66 · (#16)

Minerva 40 Salem 14

Dukesfan99 · (#17)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tempe

Loco -- Minerva has earned respect this season by beating both Louisville & Marlington but I think Steubenville & Mooney are a different animal. Mooney defeated both Canton McKinley & Boardman. It appears that Minerva has all but secured a home playoff game just hope it does not end up being Youngstown Mooney.

As a Marlington fan and a fan of the NBC I have to agree with the post. As much hype as Marlington got this year many people didn't realize how tough their defense was last year and the loss of 8 seniors totally dismantled their defense. I personally feel Minerva's offense was better last year and their defense is better this year. Mooney and Steubenville are just on a whole different level than anything any of our NBC teams have seen this year.