Poll: Plano vs Skyline

[NHB06]

So who do you like in this game to move on and represent Region 2 in Division I?

[KLH75287]

I think Burkhead and cast will be too much for Skyline. Plano proved it's metal with a very impressive victory over a very good Westfield team.

However, once again, it all hinges on #20. Skyline is going to have to figure out how to keep him under wraps without opening up the other skilled players. Not an easy task. It's going to take tremendous grit and speed to be in it late with a shot to stop The Wildcats from advancing.

[WildcatFan]

Going to be a good game I think Plano will win along similar fashion to Westfield Stamina is going to be key!

[Ace79603]

I think Burkhead and cast will be too much for Skyline. Plano proved it's metal with a very impressive victory over a very good Westfield team.

However, once again, it all hinges on #20. Skyline is going to have to figure out how to keep him under wraps without opening up the other skilled players. Not an easy task. It's going to take tremendous grit and speed to be in it late with a shot to stop The Wildcats from advancing.

I'm not trying to be mean or anything like that but this post sounds exactly what Abilene High had to do with SLC

I think I remember someone saying they need to keep #11 contained.

This post just reminded me of what A-High had to do to win the game.

[KLH75287]

I'm not trying to be mean or anything like that but this post sounds exactly what Abilene High had to do with SLC

I think I remember someone saying they need to keep #11 contained.

This post just reminded me of what A-High had to do to win the game.

No offense taken.

The post speaks for itself. I'm not saying that he can't be stopped, just saying that it's going to be very difficult to contain him and keep the others from moving the chains and scoring points.

IMO, that is the key to beating Plano. The offense can hit you quick, or grind away the clock while your O watches from the sideline. Their D is very solid as well. Combine those with a BIG dose of confidence from beating SW, and Skyline is going to have their hands full.

[Trojanman96]

Plano Football Decades of Champions
1965 Plano 20 Edna 17
1967 Plano 27 San Antonio Randolph 8
1971 Plano 21 Gregory-Portland 20
1977 Plano 13 Port Neches-Grove 10
1986 Plano 24 La Marque 7
1987 Plano 28 Houston Stratford 21
1994 Plano 28 Katy 7
2007 Plano 14 North Shore 10



This is funny.

[NDsooner12]

well i'm picking both plano and trinity this week......because i wanna that game....anyways good luck to both teams

[WILDCAT27]

Plano Football Decades of Champions
1965 Plano 20 Edna 17
1967 Plano 27 San Antonio Randolph 8
1971 Plano 21 Gregory-Portland 20
1977 Plano 13 Port Neches-Grove 10
1986 Plano 24 La Marque 7
1987 Plano 28 Houston Stratford 21
1994 Plano 28 Katy 7
2007 Plano 14 North Shore 10



This is funny.

That would be awesome... but I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself. Skyline is a very good team sitting at 12-1, along with a consistently impressive Euless Trinity, and an undefeated Northshore team.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

That would be awesome... but I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself. Skyline is a very good team sitting at 12-1, along with a consistently impressive Euless Trinity, and an undefeated Northshore team.

No doubt. The 3 toughest games lay ahead.

[NHB06]

Skyline will be an extremely tough team to beat. They are looking to do what Carter (1988) and Lincoln (2004) could not do - bring a state title home to DISD.

[Skyline_Raider07]

Plano proved it's metal with a very impressive victory over a very good Westfield team.


so did skyline. we were down 10-0 at halftime and ended up coming out with the win against a very stingy Dragon (round rock) defense. very good resiliency shown by the whole team!

[Joboots]

Skyline will be an extremely tough team to beat. They are looking to do what Carter (1988) and Lincoln (2004) could not do - bring a state title home to DISD.

Carter actually won on the field in '88,but lost it in the courtrooms over a
player's grade change,BTW!!!!

[Joboots]

Skyline will be an extremely tough team to beat. They are looking to do what Carter (1988) and Lincoln (2004) could not do - bring a state title home to DISD.

Carter actually won on the field in '88,but lost it in the courtrooms over a
player's grade change,BTW!!!!

[NHB06]

Carter actually won on the field in '88,but lost it in the courtrooms over a
player's grade change,BTW!!!!

Yes, I am aware that Carter defeated Judson in 1988. I was going to put an * by my statement. However, I think most Texas HS football fans know that Carter was stripped of the title due to a grade dispute and the state championship title was awarded to Judson in 1988. Technically, the DISD has never won a state title.

[Joboots]

Yes, I am aware that Carter defeated Judson in 1988. I was going to put an * by my statement. However, I think most Texas HS football fans know that Carter was stripped of the title due to a grade dispute and the state championship title was awarded to Judson in 1988. Technically, the DISD has never won a state title.

Acutally,Sunset was the last DISD team to take one.........1950,to be exact!!

And Judson wisely declined the trophy not long after Carter was stripped
of it!!!

[Dargason]

Skyline's D has been scary good. 7.3 pts avg allowed and only only this week did a team rush for over 100. But Plano D has done well too and has really stepped it up these last two weeks.

It will take a successful balanced attack for Plano to move the ball, and we actually have one for a change. Still, I have immense respect for this Skyline team and it will take our best game of the year to move on (as it should).

Plano 21, Skyline 17

[NHB06]

Acutally,Sunset was the last DISD team to take one.........1950,to be exact!!

And Judson wisely declined the trophy not long after Carter was stripped
of it!!!

You are right. I stand corrected.

[LET IT FLY]

I think Burkhead and cast will be too much for Skyline. Plano proved it's metal with a very impressive victory over a very good Westfield team.

However, once again, it all hinges on #20. Skyline is going to have to figure out how to keep him under wraps without opening up the other skilled players. Not an easy task. It's going to take tremendous grit and speed to be in it late with a shot to stop The Wildcats from advancing.

Once again Plano has there hands full. Yes they played well against SW, but Houston schools have never posed a threat to Dallas Area Football.This game will show that Skyline is better than SW and will make Plano fans very uneasied while watching this contest. This team is very explosive and if they get on top BURKHEAD and cast will have problems against that D....The Wildcats will not see the same type of offense :cryand defense they saw out of SW.:cry

[Planofan2007]

Once again Plano has there hands full. Yes they played well against SW, but Houston schools have never posed a threat to Dallas Area Football.This game will show that Skyline is better than SW and will make Plano fans very uneasied while watching this contest. This team is very explosive and if they get on top BURKHEAD and cast will have problems against that D....The Wildcats will not see the same type of offense :cryand defense they saw out of SW.:cry


Yea, they wont rumor has it that SW has a much better passing game than Skyline.

[grayowl60]

Acutally,Sunset was the last DISD team to take one.........1950,to be exact!!

And Judson wisely declined the trophy not long after Carter was stripped
of it!!!
Skylines coach took Dallas Lincoln to the 4A state championship game just a few years back. Lost, I think in two OTs to a great Kilgore team. Blocked field goal attempt.

[NHB06]

Anyone know who is on the home side?

[NHB06]

Anyone know who is on the home side?

[WildcatFan]

Once again Plano has there hands full. Yes they played well against SW, but Houston schools have never posed a threat to Dallas Area Football.This game will show that Skyline is better than SW and will make Plano fans very uneasied while watching this contest. This team is very explosive and if they get on top BURKHEAD and cast will have problems against that D....The Wildcats will not see the same type of offense :cryand defense they saw out of SW.:cry


That's the most subjective statement I have heard all year. Katy is a Hosuton area school and will more than likely win State in D2?

Also Northshore is a Houston area school as well and could win in D1 so the threat to Dallas area schools is there and always has been.

[paradox169]

If Plano is able to shut down skylines O early in the game like they did agains SW then the chances of plano winning are going to incerase a lot, also at the same time skylines QB loves to run the ball a lot which i think will be problematic for the plano D.

as long as we dont end the game like we did last week, it seemed like we just let off the pressure and seemed like SW was going to come back and win it :(

im not saying its just going to be a walk in the park for either team, i believe that this game will be played full out untill the last whistle. wish both teams a good and injury free game.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

No doubt Skyline is a good team they had to be to get 4 rounds deep in the playoffs. I give them all props in their comeback last week to Round Rock after being done 10-0.

Everyone needs to look at their schedule. They only have 1 win over a 5A team that entered the playoffs with a winning record and that was Round Rock at 6-4 that I would consider an average to slightly above average club. They beat a very bad 4-6 Tyler Lee team and a 5-5 Rowlett team.

In the regular season they played very poor 5A teams in Molina, Bryan Adams, Sunset, WT White. Those teams are barely 3A material to be honest. In alot aspects their schedule has had a hand in their impressive record.

Now they have very strong talent, good speed and good coaching and you can only play the schedule that is infront of you. However, if you go through the majority of their schedule like that and are not challenged against teams that are well coached and have good talent tthen when it comes down to playing an elite team with good talent and good coaching to go along with deep playoff experience from key players and coaching staff.

Would lead a betting man to go with Plano as the favorite. I expect a Plano win in a hard fought game.

[eagle62]

Anyone know who is on the home side?

Skyline is the home team.

[LET IT FLY]

Yea, they wont rumor has it that SW has a much better passing game than Skyline.

I don't know about that Skyline hasn't had to show that part of there game so maybe that get Plano D makes them do something new or we haven't seen. They look long like those SW kids at REC. would be interesting.:rolleyes:

[LET IT FLY]

That's the most subjective statement I have heard all year. Katy is a Hosuton area school and will more than likely win State in D2?

Also Northshore is a Houston area school as well and could win in D1 so the threat to Dallas area schools is there and always has been.

Just stating the facts SLC,TRINITY,CEDAR HILL, really didn't have problems with that area football. Usually good coached teams that fall short..

[East Area]

I'm not trying to be mean or anything like that but this post sounds exactly what Abilene High had to do with SLC

I think I remember someone saying they need to keep #11 contained.

This post just reminded me of what A-High had to do to win the game.

Get Lucky???

[PaulinPlano]

well i'm picking both plano and trinity this week......because i wanna that game....anyways good luck to both teams

They should be meeting next week.

[PaulinPlano]

No doubt Skyline is a good team they had to be to get 4 rounds deep in the playoffs. I give them all props in their comeback last week to Round Rock after being done 10-0.

Everyone needs to look at their schedule. They only have 1 win over a 5A team that entered the playoffs with a winning record and that was Round Rock at 6-4 that I would consider an average to slightly above average club. They beat a very bad 4-6 Tyler Lee team and a 5-5 Rowlett team.

In the regular season they played very poor 5A teams in Molina, Bryan Adams, Sunset, WT White. Those teams are barely 3A material to be honest. In alot aspects their schedule has had a hand in their impressive record.

Now they have very strong talent, good speed and good coaching and you can only play the schedule that is infront of you. However, if you go through the majority of their schedule like that and are not challenged against teams that are well coached and have good talent tthen when it comes down to playing an elite team with good talent and good coaching to go along with deep playoff experience from key players and coaching staff.

Would lead a betting man to go with Plano as the favorite. I expect a Plano win in a hard fought game.

Thanks for doing my homework!:D My initial thought is that Plano will win by 3 touchdowns, but I keep reading everywhere how good Skyline is. It will be interesting and I will be in the stands for this one.

[KLH75287]

so did skyline. we were down 10-0 at halftime and ended up coming out with the win against a very stingy Dragon (round rock) defense. very good resiliency shown by the whole team!

No disrespect intended to Skyline, but I don't think RR would have stayed within 3 scores of SW this year.

I could be wrong, but just sharing my opinion.

This should be a good game.

Good Luck to both teams. Stay healthy.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

No disrespect intended to Skyline, but I don't think RR would have stayed within 3 scores of SW this year.

I could be wrong, but just sharing my opinion.

This should be a good game.

Good Luck to both teams. Stay healthy.

Alot of Skyline's success is based on their schedule. Check out who they have played. Plano's schedule has been much more challenging.

[LET IT FLY]

Alot of Skyline's success is based on their schedule. Check out who they have played. Plano's schedule has been much more challenging.

And everyone on PLANO schedule has or was overrated don't you think. Give SKYLINE some credit Allen had the ball run down there throats by ROWLETT, THE KID HAD 285 YRDS.Rowlett wasn't surppose to be on the field with Allen they were already playing Plano for the rematch for states to best.:notworthy Round Rock defeat LUFKIN with the same RB last season. Almost beat ALLEN 42-35 last year as well .So do your research before bashing schedules an teams . When the PLAYOFF'S start everyone 0-0,everybody has a FIGHTING chance.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

And everyone on PLANO schedule has or was overrated don't you think. Give SKYLINE some credit Allen had the ball run down there throats by ROWLETT, THE KID HAD 285 YRDS.Rowlett wasn't surppose to be on the field with Allen they were already playing Plano for the rematch for states to best.:notworthy Round Rock defeat LUFKIN with the same RB last season. Almost beat ALLEN 42-35 last year as well .So do your research before bashing schedules an teams . When the PLAYOFF'S start everyone 0-0,everybody has a FIGHTING chance.

Man I did my research for the 2007 season not last years Come on you got to admit your regular season schedule of Bryan Adams, Molina, Sunsets, WT White is weak. Basically those games are a glorified scrimmage. Plus you played 4A teams in Samuell and Kimball. The one quality opponent you played in the regular season was Bowie which you lost. The playoff teams you played had regular season records of 4-6, 5-5 and 6-4. Not to stellar. RR gave you all you could handle and then some and you escaped with a last minute TD to win.

I give you guys credit by being 12-1 and your a good team and the game on Saturday will be very good, However, your schedule had a big part of SKYLINE's success and gaudy numbers.

[LET IT FLY]

Man I did my research for the 2007 season not last years Come on you got to admit your regular season schedule of Bryan Adams, Molina, Sunsets, WT White is weak. Basically those games are a glorified scrimmage. Plus you played 4A teams in Samuell and Kimball. The one quality opponent you played in the regular season was Bowie which you lost. The playoff teams you played had regular season records of 4-6, 5-5 and 6-4. Not to stellar. RR gave you all you could handle and then some and you escaped with a last minute TD to win.

I give you guys credit by being 12-1 and your a good team and the game on Saturday will be very good, However, your schedule had a big part of SKYLINE's success and gaudy numbers.

Once again win and get to the dance and see if the PONIES you have can get you to the promise land.

[NHB06]

Once again win and get to the dance and see if the PONIES you have can get you to the promise land.

Just a curious question for Let It Fly or any other Skyline fan: What is the farthest that Skyline has gone in the state football playoffs in Skyline's school history?

[ASH1157]

Just a curious question for Let It Fly or any other Skyline fan: What is the farthest that Skyline has gone in the state football playoffs in Skyline's school history?

Dude...this is it. They never won a playoff game until this year. (You must not have read the DMN feature on them during week 1 of the playoffs.)

[Skyline_Raider07]

Dude...this is it. They never won a playoff game until this year. (You must not have read the DMN feature on them during week 1 of the playoffs.)

:Censor:yes they've won playoff games before:mad: but this is the first time in a long time that they've gotten this far. usually they've been losing in the first round:(

[bigdaddydog]

Dude...this is it. They never won a playoff game until this year. (You must not have read the DMN feature on them during week 1 of the playoffs.)

This is a great Run for Skyline. What I am wondering ASH is if you and other Allen fans are going to the game? If you and other Allen fans are, what side are you going to sit on?


~

[Rapture]

No doubt Skyline is a good team they had to be to get 4 rounds deep in the playoffs. I give them all props in their comeback last week to Round Rock after being done 10-0.

Everyone needs to look at their schedule. They only have 1 win over a 5A team that entered the playoffs with a winning record and that was Round Rock at 6-4 that I would consider an average to slightly above average club. They beat a very bad 4-6 Tyler Lee team and a 5-5 Rowlett team.

In the regular season they played very poor 5A teams in Molina, Bryan Adams, Sunset, WT White. Those teams are barely 3A material to be honest. In alot aspects their schedule has had a hand in their impressive record.

Now they have very strong talent, good speed and good coaching and you can only play the schedule that is infront of you. However, if you go through the majority of their schedule like that and are not challenged against teams that are well coached and have good talent tthen when it comes down to playing an elite team with good talent and good coaching to go along with deep playoff experience from key players and coaching staff.

Would lead a betting man to go with Plano as the favorite. I expect a Plano win in a hard fought game.
man get your stuff right tyler lee was not a very bad team plus they were 5-5 they played a tough schedule. they were a pretty good team just did not have a good qb this yr. they were not a bad team.skyline is a good team i have seen them when they beat lee. lee was a good team. skyline will definately beat plano. man it just eats me up how folks come on here talkin about team and dont know what the hell they are talkin about.:cool:

[SGP 06 Alumni]

man get your stuff right tyler lee was not a very bad team plus they were 5-5 they played a tough schedule. they were a pretty good team just did not have a good qb this yr. they were not a bad team.skyline is a good team i have seen them when they beat lee. lee was a good team. skyline will definately beat plano. man it just eats me up how folks come on here talkin about team and dont know what the hell they are talkin about.:cool:

Plano is a good team too, so don't underestimate them. Skyline is good and has improved since their loss to Arlington Bowie earlier in the year. However, Plano is a playoff machine, just look at their rich history. Yes I know, history means nothing in the present, but they are very solid right now. No team can be taken lightly now, after all this is the Regional Finals.:cool::rolleyes:

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

man get your stuff right tyler lee was not a very bad team plus they were 5-5 they played a tough schedule. they were a pretty good team just did not have a good qb this yr. they were not a bad team.skyline is a good team i have seen them when they beat lee. lee was a good team. skyline will definately beat plano. man it just eats me up how folks come on here talkin about team and dont know what the hell they are talkin about.:cool:


Ok Tyler Lee is a very average 5-5 team. So whats your point? Any explanaition or excuse on the other points of Skyline's schedule like playing the DISD schedule of the Molina's, SUNSETS of the world? You know and I know that schedule was one weak *** one other than playing Bowie.

So why do you think Skyline will beat Plano because they beat Tyler Lee? Lets get some facts together instead of typing on emotion at 2 in the morning.

[paradox169]

what were the scores for the skyline V. tyler lee and the rowlett games?

[Skyline_Raider07]

Any explanaition or excuse on the other points of Skyline's schedule like playing the DISD schedule of the Molina's, SUNSETS of the world? You know and I know that schedule was one weak *** one other than playing Bowie.

So why do you think Skyline will beat Plano because they beat Tyler Lee? Lets get some facts together instead of typing on emotion at 2 in the morning.

what were the scores for the skyline V. tyler lee and the rowlett games?

Wildcat Fan, we get what's handed to us, it's not like we choose oh , we want to play this team in district, maybe not this one. If we could, you think we would still be playing them:confused::mad: Blame the UIL for choosing to put Skyline in a crappy district.

Paradox, the results were Skyline 28- Tyler Lee 10, Skyline 49 - Rowlett 7

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Wildcat Fan, we get what's handed to us, it's not like we choose oh , we want to play this team in district, maybe not this one. If we could, you think we would still be playing them:confused::mad: Blame the UIL for choosing to put Skyline in a crappy district.

Paradox, the results were Skyline 28- Tyler Lee 10, Skyline 49 - Rowlett 7

I agree. You can only play who is on your schedule and district. I expect a very good game on saturday

[Skyline_Raider07]

I agree. You can only play who is on your schedule and district. I expect a very good game on saturday

Well, I know it wouldn't happen, but here is what i wish our district was like.

11-5A (i've already taken carter out because it's already assured they're moving down)
this is in no specific order

1. Skyline
2. Mesquite
3. Longview
4. Desoto
5. Cedar Hill
6. Duncanville
Hey each school represents its' school district:D

yes I know that Longview would have to travel, but since there are no close 5A schools in East Texas, they would have to travel no matter what.

this also provides a good fight for district title.

[LET IT FLY]

Ok Tyler Lee is a very average 5-5 team. So whats your point? Any explanaition or excuse on the other points of Skyline's schedule like playing the DISD schedule of the Molina's, SUNSETS of the world? You know and I know that schedule was one weak *** one other than playing Bowie.

So why do you think Skyline will beat Plano because they beat Tyler Lee? Lets get some facts together instead of typing on emotion at 2 in the morning.

Dear get Plano fan if Skyline was in the district with PLANO what do you think there record would be . Could tgey have made the playoffs or defeated any teams in that district.

[LET IT FLY]

Ok Tyler Lee is a very average 5-5 team. So whats your point? Any explanaition or excuse on the other points of Skyline's schedule like playing the DISD schedule of the Molina's, SUNSETS of the world? You know and I know that schedule was one weak *** one other than playing Bowie.

So why do you think Skyline will beat Plano because they beat Tyler Lee? Lets get some facts together instead of typing on emotion at 2 in the morning.

Dear get Plano fan if Skyline was in the district with PLANO what do you think there record would be . Could thry have made the playoffs or defeated any teams in that district.

[NHB06]

Dear get Plano fan if Skyline was in the district with PLANO what do you think there record would be . Could thry have made the playoffs or defeated any teams in that district.

My guess is that Skyline would have obliterated everyone in 9-5a, brought a very weak Allen team to the brink of tears, and won district outright without a challenge. My God, look what Skyline did to Rowlett and Carter. Wave the white flag. We give up!! :D

[LET IT FLY]

My guess is that Skyline would have obliterated everyone in 9-5a, brought a very weak Allen team to the brink of tears, and won district outright without a challenge. My God, look what Skyline did to Rowlett and Carter. Wave the white flag. We give up!! :D

REALLY this has to be a must see game ..With the great tradition of the Wildcats it got to be a packed house.But really though if they win what would people then say on the blog about them.:confused:

[NHB06]

REALLY this has to be a must see game ..With the great tradition of the Wildcats it got to be a packed house.But really though if they win what would people then say on the blog about them.:confused:

If Plano wins, the blogs will say Plano can't beat Trinity or Bowie.
If Skyline wins, the blogs will say Skyline can't beat Trinity or Bowie.
:laugh

[LET IT FLY]

If Plano wins, the blogs will say Plano can't beat Trinity or Bowie.
If Skyline wins, the blogs will say Skyline can't beat Trinity or Bowie.
:laugh

OK We figured that much out if Skyline and Bowie meet could be a exciting game ...Can Bowie stand up vs. Trinity? Can PLANO stand up as well.That Blog wanted be the same if Skyline upseted the great Tradition....:puke

[Skyline_Raider07]

if Skyline and Bowie meet could be a exciting game

of course it would be. it'd be a rematch of the refs vs. bowie(from what i'd heard about the game):D

anyway, if that did happen, i see skyline with a much better chance to come out on top.

[Rapture]

Ok Tyler Lee is a very average 5-5 team. So whats your point? Any explanaition or excuse on the other points of Skyline's schedule like playing the DISD schedule of the Molina's, SUNSETS of the world? You know and I know that schedule was one weak *** one other than playing Bowie.

So why do you think Skyline will beat Plano because they beat Tyler Lee? Lets get some facts together instead of typing on emotion at 2 in the morning.
so why do you think skyline is not good ? because they played in a dallas district thats not really overall competative? skyline is for real they would not be this far incluing coming from behind to beat a round rock team who is known for being dangerous in the postseason. the facts cant get any truer than what rapture can tell ya baby!!!!

[chickenheart1]

so why do you think skyline is not good ? because they played in a dallas district thats not really overall competative? skyline is for real they would not be this far incluing coming from behind to beat a round rock team who is known for being dangerous in the postseason. the facts cant get any truer than what rapture can tell ya baby!!!!
Don't forget that Plano came from behind 28 to 13 against Rockwall.:cool:

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

REGION II FINALS PICK:
Dallas Skyline (12-1) vs. Plano (12-1): A 9-1 record usually speaks for itself, but Plano's 31-19 win over Westfield last weekend proved more to me than anything Plano did in the regular season. The Wildcats had already beaten finesse, spread-oriented teams like Rockwall, Plano East, and Plano West. But Plano hadn't taken on a team as tough, talented and fast until meeting Westfield. Holding Westfield to 63 rushing yards on 29 carries (more than 150 below its average) shows Plano was up to the challenge. In fact, not until Westfield was down 31-6 did it ditch the running game and get back into the game by passing.
That's less of a concern with Skyline. The only team from Dallas ISD still going takes a Bill Parcells-like approach to winning: run the ball and play good defense. Skyline doesn't exactly have tunnel vision when it comes to passing (Troy Stoudermire and Javier Hall have combined for a little over 1,200 yards), but their offense relies on a rushing game that averages 250 yards per game, led by the athletic Stoudermire's 1,069 yards. The Skyline defense, meanwhile, hasn't allowed more than 17 points in a game this year, including 10 or fewer in each playoff game. But not since hosting Arlington Bowie in September has Skyline faced an offense as dangerous as Plano's. Coincidence or not, that game marks Skyline's only loss of the season. A low scoring game will see Plano come out on top, 20-13.
"taken from DCF'

[bigdaddydog]

REGION II FINALS PICK:
Dallas Skyline (12-1) vs. Plano (12-1): A 9-1 record usually speaks for itself, but Plano's 31-19 win over Westfield last weekend proved more to me than anything Plano did in the regular season. The Wildcats had already beaten finesse, spread-oriented teams like Rockwall, Plano East, and Plano West. But Plano hadn't taken on a team as tough, talented and fast until meeting Westfield. Holding Westfield to 63 rushing yards on 29 carries (more than 150 below its average) shows Plano was up to the challenge. In fact, not until Westfield was down 31-6 did it ditch the running game and get back into the game by passing.
That's less of a concern with Skyline. The only team from Dallas ISD still going takes a Bill Parcells-like approach to winning: run the ball and play good defense. Skyline doesn't exactly have tunnel vision when it comes to passing (Troy Stoudermire and Javier Hall have combined for a little over 1,200 yards), but their offense relies on a rushing game that averages 250 yards per game, led by the athletic Stoudermire's 1,069 yards. The Skyline defense, meanwhile, hasn't allowed more than 17 points in a game this year, including 10 or fewer in each playoff game. But not since hosting Arlington Bowie in September has Skyline faced an offense as dangerous as Plano's. Coincidence or not, that game marks Skyline's only loss of the season. A low scoring game will see Plano come out on top, 20-13.
"taken from DCF'


OK, so you've talked about Skyline's only loss, let's talk about Plano's only loss. What was it about how Allen played Plano and how Plano played Allen that led to Allen's victory?

Plano did not play poorly against Allen. The 35 to 26 score was not a blowout. I think it was pretty even on turnovers, but there were too many on both sides. Was it the Allen passing attack?

Can a team like Skyline be explosive enough on offense to outscore Plano? If Allen's defense can hold Plano to 26 surely skyline can do better than that?

If Plano's great defense allowed 35 by Allen what makes anyone think they can hold Skyline to any less?

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[WildcatFan]

Ok Tyler Lee is a very average 5-5 team. So whats your point? Any explanaition or excuse on the other points of Skyline's schedule like playing the DISD schedule of the Molina's, SUNSETS of the world? You know and I know that schedule was one weak *** one other than playing Bowie.

So why do you think Skyline will beat Plano because they beat Tyler Lee? Lets get some facts together instead of typing on emotion at 2 in the morning.

:notworthy

I agree Skyline is athetic and nothing can be take for granted they are this far for a reason and that does count, but besides Bowie they have not had the rigors of a 9-5A schedule, and clealry the road was easier in their tier Rockwall was tough and so was Westfiled. Mesquite about like playing Tyler Lee.

Bottomline they have not faced many tough opponents, but have played well enough to be this deep so they must be doing soemthing right.

Regardless of us on this board the Plano squad will not be taking this game light and will show up to play.

[WildcatFan]

Dear get Plano fan if Skyline was in the district with PLANO what do you think there record would be . Could tgey have made the playoffs or defeated any teams in that district.

I think they would do fine in 9-5A after two years. Look Skyline is a vary good athetic squad and I think folks are confusing on here the difference between how easy their schedule was vs if they can beat us or not.

So from this Plano fan yes I think their schedule both in the regular season and playoffs has been easy.

Do I think they could beat us absolutley, if we make mistakes and cannot contain their good QB. At this stage it's unlikely we will not show up to play but its possible. More importaint Westfield was a very good team and after how we were able to contain them as well as come back and beat a flashy quick team like Rockwall I like our chances.

But as I say this has been a crazy year and anything is possible.

Allen Gone! Permian Gone! SLC Gone! Cedar Hill Gone!

[Gazelle]

OK, so you've talked about Skyline's only loss, let's talk about Plano's only loss. What was it about how Allen played Plano and how Plano played Allen that led to Allen's victory?

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BDD - I thought you were there in Clark?

<<Was it the Allen passing attack?>> In short, yes. Buckner is the stud that his full ride indicates, and he was pretty much the difference when the Allen QB had time to get the ball down field to him. That and Allen's last TD was about 4" from being a 75 yard "pick six" in the last 6 min. of the game. Good execution by Allen; missed judgement by the Plano DB

<<Can a team like Skyline be explosive enough on offense to outscore Plano? If Allen's defense can hold Plano to 26 surely skyline can do better than that?>> The possession pass offense of Allen kept the Plano O off the field. Good tactic, considering that Allen's weakness was their D all year, and really, probably the reason they were 1 and done in the 2007 playoffs.

<<If Plano's great defense allowed 35 by Allen what makes anyone think they can hold Skyline to any less?>> Yes, I'm one who thinks they can keep Skyline under 35, and I'm sure PWF is another. Different team = different game. Buckner and crew are at home; Skyline is not as diverse as Allen, and plays into Plano's strength, which defensively will take away a team's major offensive focus and looking to see if that team can come up w/ some new tricks. Remember how Allen geared up to stop Richardson Buckner's power rushing attack? Four over the top TD passes into the game, Allen figured Buckner HS COULD throw the ball effectively against Allen. This tactic didn't work against Plano.

As you know, the Allen Plano game was a standoff until the final minutes, right up until Megers was stripped at the Allen 35 trying to get more yards w/ about 6 Allenites on him.

A loss is a loss.

Let's have some fun on Saturday.

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

OK, so you've talked about Skyline's only loss, let's talk about Plano's only loss. What was it about how Allen played Plano and how Plano played Allen that led to Allen's victory?

Plano did not play poorly against Allen. The 35 to 26 score was not a blowout. I think it was pretty even on turnovers, but there were too many on both sides. Was it the Allen passing attack?

Can a team like Skyline be explosive enough on offense to outscore Plano? If Allen's defense can hold Plano to 26 surely skyline can do better than that?

If Plano's great defense allowed 35 by Allen what makes anyone think they can hold Skyline to any less?

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Skyline isn't an explosive offense. They have some good speed and some good athletes in skill positions but I hardly would call them explosive. Heck Plano could score 50 every week playing DISD schools. Round Rock shut them down pretty much the whole game last week. Their passing offense is no where near where Allen's or Rockwall's is. I expect Plano to hold them under 20.

[LET IT FLY]

:notworthy

I agree Skyline is athetic and nothing can be take for granted they are this far for a reason and that does count, but besides Bowie they have not had the rigors of a 9-5A schedule, and clealry the road was easier in their tier Rockwall was tough and so was Westfiled. Mesquite about like playing Tyler Lee.

Bottomline they have not faced many tough opponents, but have played well enough to be this deep so they must be doing soemthing right.

Regardless of us on this board the Plano squad will not be taking this game light and will show up to play.

I think both teams are very egar to face one another the only difference is that Skyline is playing in the 4TH ROUND with the youngest team in the playoffs ....This team is loaded with SOPH..AND JR'S.. would like to read these post after the game when guys see the potenial for the next 2-3 yrs..could be frighting to see..This team really has scarey talent that is playing well above there expetations at this time. No one could have thought this would happen so fast for THIS team or DISD. Congrats to Skyline and Plano for getting this far...Come see the show guys well worth the price of admission.:rolleyes:

[LET IT FLY]

Skyline isn't an explosive offense. They have some good speed and some good athletes in skill positions but I hardly would call them explosive. Heck Plano could score 50 every week playing DISD schools. Round Rock shut them down pretty much the whole game last week. Their passing offense is no where near where Allen's or Rockwall's is. I expect Plano to hold them under 20.

You are wise with wisdom but they called back one touchdown and drop one in the end zone ,so true Round Rock played well but could been a different score. That makes the score 24-10 so what would you say about them then..Round Rock has always pulled off upsets in playoff time, coaches get effort from there kids,and play very hard. Plano gives up 225 per game in the air ????? what do they give up on the ground....SKYLINE is not in a I formation all night.... so very interesting to see.But not taking anything from a great game from the WILDCATS last week.

[bigdaddydog]

BDD - I thought you were there in Clark?

<<Was it the Allen passing attack?>> In short, yes. Buckner is the stud that his full ride indicates, and he was pretty much the difference when the Allen QB had time to get the ball down field to him. That and Allen's last TD was about 4" from being a 75 yard "pick six" in the last 6 min. of the game. Good execution by Allen; missed judgement by the Plano DB

<<Can a team like Skyline be explosive enough on offense to outscore Plano? If Allen's defense can hold Plano to 26 surely skyline can do better than that?>> The possession pass offense of Allen kept the Plano O off the field. Good tactic, considering that Allen's weakness was their D all year, and really, probably the reason they were 1 and done in the 2007 playoffs.

<<If Plano's great defense allowed 35 by Allen what makes anyone think they can hold Skyline to any less?>> Yes, I'm one who thinks they can keep Skyline under 35, and I'm sure PWF is another. Different team = different game. Buckner and crew are at home; Skyline is not as diverse as Allen, and plays into Plano's strength, which defensively will take away a team's major offensive focus and looking to see if that team can come up w/ some new tricks. Remember how Allen geared up to stop Richardson Buckner's power rushing attack? Four over the top TD passes into the game, Allen figured Buckner HS COULD throw the ball effectively against Allen. This tactic didn't work against Plano.

As you know, the Allen Plano game was a standoff until the final minutes, right up until Megers was stripped at the Allen 35 trying to get more yards w/ about 6 Allenites on him.

A loss is a loss.

Let's have some fun on Saturday.

Why yes, I was at Clark for the game :D

The only reason I bring it up is because it was Plano's only loss for the season and that is a remarkable accomplishment.

the notion that it was the Allen offense that kept the Plano offense off the field is wrong. Allens D kept pace with turnovers and had some great stops including on 4th down. Allen stripped the ball from Meger and went on to score regardless of how close it was to a pick by the Plano DB there was still an interference flag on the play. 4" might as well have been a mile.

The defenses then traded interceptions and then the final nail was another interception by Allen's terrible defense.

The point is that the Plano offense can be held at bay and as PWF puts it the Skyline offense is not explosive enough to play their strength against Plano.

Will the Skyline 39.5 PPG will lull them into a false sense of optimism or will the Plano D just be the smothering force that Skyline has only seen once this year?

We have seen what it takes to beat Plano. My opinion is that Plano needs to be clicking in all phases of the game to make it out of this one. Skyline needs to be +2 or greater on turnovers to win.

Plano 35
Skyline 28

[LET IT FLY]

Why yes, I was at Clark for the game :D

The only reason I bring it up is because it was Plano's only loss for the season and that is a remarkable accomplishment.

the notion that it was the Allen offense that kept the Plano offense off the field is wrong. Allens D kept pace with turnovers and had some great stops including on 4th down. Allen stripped the ball from Meger and went on to score regardless of how close it was to a pick by the Plano DB there was still an interference flag on the play. 4" might as well have been a mile.

The defenses then traded interceptions and then the final nail was another interception by Allen's terrible defense.

The point is that the Plano offense can be held at bay and as PWF puts it the Skyline offense is not explosive enough to play their strength against Plano.

Will the Skyline 39.5 PPG will lull them into a false sense of optimism or will the Plano D just be the smothering force that Skyline has only seen once this year?

We have seen what it takes to beat Plano. My opinion is that Plano needs to be clicking in all phases of the game to make it out of this one. Skyline needs to be +2 or greater on turnovers to win.

Plano 35
Skyline 28

You are right a false sence could be DEADILY....with this one but Special teams could be key in this one will Plano kick the ball to any of SKYLINE weapons...Field position is key in this one..

[Down n' Out]

I think Skyline...in a close game. People will sit up and notice after this win.

[WILDCAT27]

Heres a pretty cool cover story on Inside HS Football about Plano Quarterback Carson Meger.

http://www.prepticket.com/video/video/show?id=823292%3AVideo%3A34492

[Plano Wildcat Fan]

Heres a pretty cool cover story on Inside HS Football about Plano Quarterback Carson Meger.

http://www.prepticket.com/video/video/show?id=823292%3AVideo%3A34492


Nice piece. About time Plano started getting some recognition locally. Their was nothing in the Dallas Morning news all week except Trinit & Skyline stuff.

Tomorrow should be fun.