MG is the only team I haven't seen play this year, so not as familiar with them. Will be fun watching as LS goes for repeat, MG tries to defend the North Metro, Rosemount hasn't won in 40 years, and EP hasn't won in 5 years (Longest stretch since their first title).
I've seen all four play. I don't think MG's schedule was up to the other three. Having said that, this is an indoor game. Whose OL shows up? Whose Defense shows up? I think the various coaches' game plays for an indoor game and the execution of the game plan against a specific opponent will be most important. For example, EP didn't go to their 3-5-3 when Rosemount started to use their Power T in the first game, staying in their base defense, and Rosemount controlled field position until the 4Q. The game ended 14-7 when an EP pass in the endzone fell incomplete with less than a minute to go.
You could be correct about MG schedule but on the other hand, they didn’t lose 2 games like EP and LS. Based just on schedule, one would think Rosemount should be the favorite but obviously, at this point, strength of schedule and record means nothing. Big plays usually decide these games as the teams are typically pretty evenly matched. Whoever makes the big play typically wins these games at 6 A. Going back to last year, big plays that MG made against EP in semi’s doomed EP and big plays that LS made against MG doomed MG in the Prep Bowl.
Prior Lake stopped Rosemount's T pretty well the week after playing Lakeville South. I think the more you play against it, the better you are at stopping it. This might be why Rosemount started running it, just so they could practice against it. When Prior's defense stiffened that's when Rosemount went shotgun and put the sophomore in and ran RPO/Chuck-Duck-Run very effectively for three scores. Add that intrigue to the trick plays Eden Prairie will throw in and it is just more reasons why this will be a great game to watch.
I think the decision to go to the T formation was more built on personnel then anything else for Rosemount. The presumed starter at QB is a good runner, weak passer and the team has multiple quality RBs on the roster. Makes sense to get as many of them on the field at the same time as possible.
I think what you are saying about Rosemount is what MG’s offense tough to defend. They can throw a lot of different looks at you and can be very diversified on offense. Their QB has run yards and passing yards that each exceed 1,000 for the season. They will be a tough out in my opinion.
Maple Grove is certainly the wild card in all this as the other 3 all faced off against each other during the season.
The “they beat this team by more” is such a useless way to gauge a team or a matchup.
Well qualified reasoning, thanks.
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Can't speak for the Rosemount coaches but I know I am torn on who I would prefer to see come out of the Maple Grove/Lakeville South game.
Not sure about the final scores but:
Are these on local TV by chance? Like channel 45 or whatever it is called now (Fox 9+ ??)
I don't know if there is a free option but looks like you can subscribe to this site and get the stream of games.Are these on local TV by chance? Like channel 45 or whatever it is called now (Fox 9+ ??)
EDIT: nope, of course not. https://www.fox9.com/tv-listings
Judge Judy definitely will get better ratings
You don't f with Judge Judy.Are these on local TV by chance? Like channel 45 or whatever it is called now (Fox 9+ ??)
EDIT: nope, of course not. https://www.fox9.com/tv-listings
Judge Judy definitely will get better ratings
Yeah, I am a little tempted to drop the $7 to stream the game tonight but not sure that I will. don't see myself tuning in to any other events over the remainder of the month I would have access so it would just be for that one game.
I just paid the $6.99 + tax for the month. I'll be watching the AAAA game. Finals will be in person or on 45 so $7.54 or whatever it was to watch a game or two is a good value.
