Nailed it. Coppermines greatest strength is controlling the draw in full length games where there’s many draw opportunities. Don’t bring facts here for the Hero’s parents. And what’s the deal with the M&D red game? You do realize the top teams play their subs who don’t start or get as much playing time in games against lesser opponents? Against the top teams, starters play and rarely come out. More facts and data on why Coppermine comes out on top. Hero’s has improved but so has Coppermine. Amazing that people question a team that has lost less than a handful times in the past 3 years and are the National champs. |
With the addition of #12 Coppermine has been slightly better than most on the draw, but it is not accurate that this is some great strength of theirs. |
I have to disagree in part. Substitution strategy is one thing, and natural to have the best players on the field against a top rival. I actually think the tendency that you describe as a positive--when Coppermine "tightens up", and "fewer people are involved in the offense"--is actually when they limit their scoring options and pace. I think that tendency grinds their offense down a bit, and is a reason why Hero's has a chance to win this game. |
Agreed. Heros is weak on the draw. And very inconsistent. In a game against any competitive team, winning the draw and gaining possession is who will win in the end.
On the plus, Heros has a deep team full of middies and attacks (when utilized) that can score. No subbing line is weak on any side of the field. Each team has a stand out middie. But those middies need to learn they have a whole team that can also score. They don't need to take it all on themselves. I see this being an issue with both teams when I watch them play. You don't win games at this level by one player forcing to goal and not using your teammates. If both teams play as a team, and not as individuals it will be a fun game to watch. But due to Heros weak draw control, I pick Coppermine this weekend and to win it all at the Championship. |
I'm going with Data Guy's analysis.
If you watch these teams every week, you're a parent and you're biased. If you don't watch the teams regularly, you have no idea what you're talking about. |
Spot on. |
So Data Guy is a parent and biased based on the detailed analysis? We know where you stand, which is the latter. |
His analysis was a little more subjective this week than most, but I still think an argument based on a few numbers is more rational that one built on hopes and dreams. |
Or defensiveness and disdain |
Asides from the big game can we get Data Guys predictions on the other games? What are odds Skywalkers gets a 4th loss and MDU East sneaks in at #8? |
God, I hope DG is a parent! |
Coppermine/HG should be a good game between two of the top teams in the country. Hope it’s a good game. But I, too, am interested in DG’s breakdown of the other games. Let’s go, DG. |
This is sure to bring out trolls, but each time I’ve watched Coppermine and Hero’s play I’ve seen nothing but respect and great sportsmanship by both teams. Most of these girls know each other and are friends and have been gracious in winning or losing. I expect it will be the same on Saturday. |
Just let the girls play. The strength in the class won’t be scene until they get to HS and if they make an impact and get recruited. Essentially that is the point of all of this anyway. |
Ok then. |