Ed Memorial: Underdog role suits ‘em fine…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Memorial (8-3) vs. Jenks (11-0)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Jenks Hunter-Dwelley Stadium
At this point in the game, you don’t need much motivation. If you’re not pumped to be in the 6A quarterfinals, then I don’t know what to say.
But Memorial is actually a team that can come in with a chip on its shoulder. Despite hosting Mustang last week, not many people (including all of your stooges) picked the Bulldogs to win.
Quote:
We definitely used that as motivation, especially the defense. People were saying how Mustang was going to put up all kinds of points on us. That fired us up.” – junior Kameron Doolittle
All the defense did was do what it’s done all month: shut down another offense. In the 38-7 win, the defense caused four turnovers. And in the last 14 quarters, it’s been Memorial 70, Opponents 7.
The Bulldogs can play with a care-free attitude this week because nobody once again thinks they have any chance of beating Jenks.
Quote:
We’re excited about this chance, about this opportunity to show what we can really do. We’re coming in with all the confidence in the world.” – senior Nelson Medeiros
A team with nothing to lose is definitely a dangerous club, but don’t expect Jenks to tense up in the moment. If the off the field distractions haven’t gotten to this team, then just about nothing will.
Either way, we’ll find out Friday how good the Memorial defense really is. No matter what happens, this defense will be remembered. But a big outing at Jenks, and they’ll write another chapter.
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Comments
Being in Tulsa, we don’t get much info on Edmond Memorial, but just looking at their scores during the season, it appears that they are going to have difficulty scoring much on Jenks. They averaged less than 20 points per game against westside competition, and that doesn’t bode well against Jenks. My prediction is Jenks, 37-14. Hunter-Dwelley is a tough place to play. 28-0 at the half.
That’s a great point. And it’s something I do plan to go more in-depth on later in the week. The problem isn’t so much stopping Jenks as trying to find a way for the offense to score.
- Bone
to the mustang fan. HOW NICE OF YOU TO SAY THE BULL DOGS PLAYED A GOOD GAME WITH ALOT OF HEART AND WISHED THEM WELL. THATS WHAT I CALL A GOOD SPORT.
Jenks’ defense is very tough up front and blazing fast on the outside. If you can’t go inside and can’t go outside, it doesn’t leave too much. They seem to get stronger as the game goes on, too. Edmond’s QB is going to have to be a fast decision-maker, because the pressure will be on him from the start. The Trojans are just very strong and fast in general, and that’s a pretty potent combination.
As a Bronco fan, I too underestimated the Bulldogs. I thought they played a great game, lots of heart, desire and effort. They’re talented and faster than I thought they would be, so I say Go Bulldogs! You bring that same heart and desire this week and I like your chances… Good Luck from this Mustang fan!