Bradwell Institute

Tigers ‘show pistol,’ but Glynn uses speed for 23-6 win


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August 30, 2010

Patty Leon

Sports writer


Fans at Olvey Field were not impressed Friday with the Bradwell Tigers’ 23-6 loss to the Red Terrors.

But the new Tiger offensive scheme elicited cheers and praise as the Hinesville boys played the pistol offense in the second half of the game.

The scheme is a shotgun variation, with the quarterback lined up closer than in the standard shotgun and a running back lined up behind, instead of next to the quarterback.

It gives the quarterback a better look downfield and allows him to open the option.

Tiger quarterback Myrese Cobb appeared more comfortable at the shot gun than under center, and he completed several passes, drawing cheers from fans accustomed to the run offense BI previously used.

"We really like the pistol," Tiger coach Jim Walsh said. "It’s a great option offense as well as a great throwing offense and that is what we need right now."

But the Red Terrors brought two quick running backs and a speedy quarterback, each of whom covered extensive ground for touchdowns during momentary breakdowns of the Tigers defense.

On the Tigers first offensive series, the Hinesville team went a quick three and punt. The Red Terrors opened their offensive drive with a false start followed by a 35-yard touchdown run to go up 7-0.

Tiger punter/kicker David Miller was busy all night, punting the ball away more than five times in the game under pressure from the Terrors punt team. Miller kept his composure despite a blocked extra point and field goal, pinning the Terrors back with each punt.

Bradwell got on the scoreboard when the Terrors went for it on a fourth and short scenario and the Hinesville defense closed the seam for the stop.

The Tiger offense stepped on the field at the Terror’s 11-yard line and Cobb ran the ball, but was knocked out of bounds at the three-yard line. Two plays later, Greg Howard broke the plane for a touchdown, but the Terrors blocked the extra point.

Miller kicked the ball away and the Terrors fielded the ball at their own 10-yard line. The kick returner made a cut to the inside, found the gap and brought the ball to midfield. On the next snap, they ran the ball to the 10-yard line and scored to close the half up 14-6.

In the second half, the Tigers brought out the pistol package and pulled the trigger. Reading the field, Cobb completed passes to Jerry Mooney, Leonard Felton, Markell McKee and Marsalis Jackson.

But the Terrors defense got the upper hand and forced several sacks and tackles for losses.

"We were really confused on the inside because they would try and stunt their inside four on us all night," Walsh said. "They would slant the tacklers and bring the backers in, slant the backers out and bring the tacklers in and we got confused. We shouldn’t have because we adjusted with a blocking scheme but we didn’t get it right."

In the fourth quarter, the Tigers mounted an offensive drive, and Cobb hit Felton twice for first-down passes. A handoff to Howard followed by another completed pass to McKee gave the Tigers the ball at the Terrors 22-yard line. But the visiting team tightened its defense and the Tigers were forced to kick a field goal.

The Terrors blocked the kick.

Glynn scored another touchdown on a long run and earned a safety when the Tigers long snapper overshot Miller during a punt. Time ran out with the Terrors up 23-6.

The Tigers defense had moments where they gave up the long runs, but they also had several sacks and tackles for losses.

Jahlil Witt was a ball of energy all over the field. He forced a fumble in what would have been another touchdown run by the Terrors and slammed a Terror to the ground when he attempted to return a punt by Miller.

Howard also played on the defense, shutting down the long runs.

It was the first game of the season and Walsh said he was glad they were able to catch a glimpse of the new offensive scheme.

"We came out in the second half and we showed the pistol," he said. "We wanted to start the game with it but because of recent weather we had not been able to get out and get the reps we needed at practice. So I was hesitant to come out starting the game with it. We did some good things but we made too many mental mistakes and that is on me."

Walsh said Cobb is going to be a quarterback who can excel in the pistol.

"He has the arm and we threw the ball and it’s something we’ve wanted to do," the coach said. "We didn’t run much option out of the pistol tonight. I felt like Chris Wells, who is playing center for us, did a good job. He had one bad snap. But we will be able to run our option game out of it and it’s going to be a nice little package."

Walsh said they will hit the practice field and work on the pistol as they prepare for Friday’s game against Charlton County.

"We have to clean up what we have to do for the region," he said. "We are going down to Charlton and we are going to do what we can to get in the win column. We are going down there to win a football game."


 

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SportsFan31313 says:

August 30, 2010 - 12:20 PM

You're correct. A lot of fans were not impressed with the performance this past Friday Night. We can see the greatness in the raw talent that these players have. the problem exist with repetitive plays. Look, the opponents has Bradwell Institutes's number. The Coaches have studied past films and they know exactly where and how to position their defense to stop the run. They already know that Bradwell likes to rush more than anything else on offensive. Glynn Academy has some speed, but Bradwell Institute has more speed, in addition they were bigger, and stronger than Glynn Academy. Look, I'm not a coach. But I do know somethings about football. On offense, why don't they start the offensive off by running misdirections, and counter against the opponents defense which can open up other plays. When this type of play is done correctly, it should give some added room for your running back while increasing your offensive line’s blocking angles. Typically, you’ll use a counter when your opponent's defense is over-pursuing. This wear the defense down quickly, and considerably. Then you can have your way with them. Substituting your Guards, and Tackles regularly between plays will keep them fresh also and will help the offense. Bradwell Institute have a very good opponent this week in Charlton County. They scrimmaged Camden County.They have a great Quarter back, and a great Running Back among other great players on the team. They lost to Camden County 10-0. They have a great defense. They "ONLY" thing that Charlton County did not have was depth. Some of their players were playing on both sides of the ball, and grew increasingly tired. That is when Camden County were able to win the scrimmage. Bradwell Institute has to also tighten up on their defense. In a whole team concept, Bradwell Institute should have won that game. They missed out on a lot of opportunities to score.


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