It isn't too often that high school games are played on Thursday nights, but when its a nationally televised game that tends to be understandable. This past Thursday night Miami Northwestern faced off against the number 7 ranked team in the country Miami Central. Miami Northwestern two years ago was the best team in the country led by starting Miami University quarterback Jacory Harris as well as a host of other current Cane players. Although they lost a lot of talent the current Miami Northwestern program is led by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and receiver Michaellee Harris. Those two along with running back Corvin Lamb were potent enough to create big plays and score when their team needed it.
Miami Central who came up short in the 22-14 lost was plagued by early penalties having more than a dozen penalties by half time accumulating over a hundred yards of penalties. But once again I came away impressed with the ability of Jeffery Godfrey (Miami Central QB) to not only make plays moving around in the pocket and throwing down field but the intensity and passion that he plays with. I know a lot of schools are wanting to move him to receiver or possibly defense, but in my mind if he gets in a spread offense he can really do some damage. He has an extremely strong arm and just knows how to make plays and is smart with the football.
I think Bridgewater really made a name for himself especially considering he had to compete with the hype of Godfrey. I think after this game he is looking like a more mobile Jacory Harris with the ability to improve as a passer and on the intangibles. But regardless it was a great match up of talented and speedy kids.
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