The Gold Ball

I have taken a few days to ponder on this one...... and I will take a Poteau 27-14 win. Yes I am a Poteau Pirate fan, but after looking at both teams, I think the Poteau defense is good enough to hold Weatherford to two td's or fewer. I also think Poteau will be able to run the ball on Weatherford. I looked at the rushing yards Weatherford has allowed over the season and during the playoffs, and believe that Poteau will be able to move the ball against them. With that being said, the game is won on the field and opinions and predictions are just that. I am looking forward to watching this game and think it will be a good one. I am ready to see the Downs kid play as well. I watched the highlights of the Tuttle game and he definitely plays like a D1 player.

I wonder how Mazzey is feeling leaving Poteau for McAlester. And he has done a whopper of a job there two, but man he could have gone to the ship. I'm taking W'ford solely so that an old Wampus Cat won't be second guessing himself all offseason.

People have been underestimating Weatherford since the day the bracket was set. The majority has picked them to lose convincingly every week. Yet they remain. Poteau is the real deal. No argument. However, I was not fully convinced until they defeated Wagoner. Their first true test too date IMO. Weatherford has proven time and again they are a formidable opponent. Weatherford can and will throw the ball as well. The QB will have multiple value targets to chose from. Both offenses will do what they do. Therefore, the game will come down to whichever defense prevails. Of course, I am biased but, I have watched the Poteau-Wagoner game and, I pick the speed of Weatherford's defense over the power of Poteau's.

I think it will be a dog fight to the end with Weatherford coming out on top with 17 to 14 victory over Poteau.

I've had the opportunity to see both of these teams in person as well. I'm in total agreement.

Poteau wins over Weatherford; 28-14

Giving Weatherford two scores because they will score one late as Poteau gets some of their 2's into the game.

It's a good day to be a Pirate. Appreciate all the support from all the other school's fans. Tip of the hat to that bunch of never say die Eagles.