If you thought opening weekend was an exciting, you should have been at the Centennial vs. Chandler game that ended in a Coyote victory 48-42. A knock down drag out war of a game, after the dust settled there is two things that I know for sure. One, Brett Hundley is every bit of the highly touted college prospect that I have read about. Two, Centennial is fast fast fast all over the field.
There are excessively many highlights to go over in this forum, I would suggest to set aside some time and watch the game on demand powered by iBN Sports.
However, I will share with you what I noticed. Let us start with the Chandler Wolves. In no way do I condemn Chandler for how they play or the system that they use but it seemed to me that if you have the number one duel-threat quarterback in the country how do you not run a draw or bootleg and let your stud take you to victory. Not to pile on but the wide outs have to step up and make some catches. Numerous times, balls hit the turf right after they hit the receiver’s hands, including one in the end zone on that final drive. This team has great promise and will make a serious run for a state championship.
P.S. I WILL be waiting your decision MR. Hundley.
Finally, we come to one of our featured schools on iBN Sports, the Centennial Coyotes. Like I said this team has speed to burn, not only in the secondary but also in the rushing game. It was a standout performance for two Coyotes, as Gary Ross and Jalen Ortiz put on a clinic. They ran wild; it did not matter if it was a conventional inside handoff or a brilliantly designed misdirection reverse. You do not want to be in the open field with this team, if you find yourself in that position, you might as well get the kick return team ready. I learned a couple things about this 2010 team. This team can and will crack you. They play a downhill style and seem to enjoy lowering the boom. Many times on Friday, the hot air filled with the sound of a Coyote crushing another Chandler player. Another thing I noticed was how the offensive line of Centennial wore down the front seven of Chandler. I was telling my colleague Mike Conley, who watched the game in person with me, that all Centennial needed to do was continue to grind on the ground and they would be fine. Sure enough every time they got their hands on the ball down the stretch, the Chandler defense had nothing in the tank to stop the ground game of Centennial. I made the comment that the o-line looks like they are getting stronger as the game went along. In the end, the mauling hogs up front broke the will of the Wolves.
Great game to both schools, be sure to check out this and the rest of Centennials home games right here on iBN Sports
Tim Gilbert
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