FLAGator
10-01-2005, 02:17 PM
As I predicted, the game was very short - 6 possesions for each team, three per half. This limited both Geno's and Gilmer's carries (12 and 15 respectively.) and my belief that Geno would break a couple of long runs for scores in the fourth quarter due to a tired Pearland defense. Pearland did great job of keeping Geno from breaking the long run for the touchdown - his one true opportunity he stumbled in open field and was unable to maintain his balance. But the biggest key to the game had to be the dominate O-line play demonstrated by Pearland. It was evident from the very first Pearland offensive play that it would be a long night for Lake's D-line and linebackers. The fact that Lake's defense was able to hold Pearland to 14 pts can be attributed to inspired defensive play and a timely fumble and holding call by Pearland. Also, props also has to be given to Pearlands defense - even though Lake averaged nearly 50 yards per drive - Pearlands defense would tighten in the red-zone and force a field goal attempt or make an interception to stop the drive.
Lake's Offense:
Lake effectively moved the ball between the 20's but was unable to make the plays to put points on the board. Lake's effectiveness in the red-zone must improve. Efficiency in the red-zone cost Lake victories against two teams that they outplayed (Laporte, Katy,) and one that was very close (Pearland.) Lake's offense also played without its best linemen (Brad Paul) who move to defense this week to help an injury depleted defensive front and to add size to the D- line in attempt to somehow matchup against Pearland's O-line. This is game where Lake needed its best offensive linemen. Lake also had a chance to hit a couple deepballs but was unable to hook up. I thought Lake needed and would hit a couple of big passes for scores. QB Gilmer throws a nice deep pass but for two games in row has been unable to connect on the long bomb. With only 6 possesions in the entire game - every drive is monumentally important - which means the few mistakes or missed opportunities made during this game became very big. Lake's offense will have better nights in the future.
Lake's Defense:
Despite being outmanned by the Pearland's offensive line - Lakes defense played smart and inspired and gave the team a chance to win the game. Hopefully Lake will get back to full strength and no longer need to shift player's around in the future. Continue to play with this type of effort and the team will be rewarded with victories.
Hopefully, Lake will keep their focus and intensity and use the lessons taught to them in these very close losses to improve and despite there first half of the season record - prove they are good football team.
Lake's Offense:
Lake effectively moved the ball between the 20's but was unable to make the plays to put points on the board. Lake's effectiveness in the red-zone must improve. Efficiency in the red-zone cost Lake victories against two teams that they outplayed (Laporte, Katy,) and one that was very close (Pearland.) Lake's offense also played without its best linemen (Brad Paul) who move to defense this week to help an injury depleted defensive front and to add size to the D- line in attempt to somehow matchup against Pearland's O-line. This is game where Lake needed its best offensive linemen. Lake also had a chance to hit a couple deepballs but was unable to hook up. I thought Lake needed and would hit a couple of big passes for scores. QB Gilmer throws a nice deep pass but for two games in row has been unable to connect on the long bomb. With only 6 possesions in the entire game - every drive is monumentally important - which means the few mistakes or missed opportunities made during this game became very big. Lake's offense will have better nights in the future.
Lake's Defense:
Despite being outmanned by the Pearland's offensive line - Lakes defense played smart and inspired and gave the team a chance to win the game. Hopefully Lake will get back to full strength and no longer need to shift player's around in the future. Continue to play with this type of effort and the team will be rewarded with victories.
Hopefully, Lake will keep their focus and intensity and use the lessons taught to them in these very close losses to improve and despite there first half of the season record - prove they are good football team.