BC (3-0) @ #4 Vidalia (3-0)

The first ever meeting between the two schools is as big as it gets this time of year.  Win or lose however, this is not the end all.  Bacon Co., Toombs, and MCA are capable of beating either team and are all legitimate contenders for a playoff spot.  The importance of this game can not be overstated though, as it gives the winning team some wiggle room the rest of the way and the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Vidalia was the unanimous pre-season selection to win the region.  They are one of the best programs in that area of the state having won 21 region titles, sporting 78 all-state players, and 2 NFLers.  The Reservation is one of the best home field advantages as well. 

The 2012 squad returns a majority of thier starters including Nic McBride, who is coming back from an injury after missing the last 2 games.  McBride, a linebacker who has played some QB, was a WTOC Super 11 selection and is a leading canidate for region player of the year.  He has offers from the likes of Southern Miss and Houston and will be a huge obstacle for BC's running attack.

Offensively, the Indians are as balanced as anyone BC has seen in a long time.  They have been pleasantly surprised by QB D.J. Mincey who is a dual threat guy that traditionally gives BC problems.  He has thrown for 291 yards and 4 touchdowns while running for 114 yards and 3 scores.  His ability to improvise appears to match that of a good Savannah puplic school QB.  The problem is that he has a solid offensive line, running back, and coaching staff to go along with it.

In my opinion, BC has the talent and ability to win this game.  Vidalia does match up well in that they throw a lot at you offensively and the front 7 on defense is very good.  For BC to pull the upset, the passing game will have to be efficient, the Cadets have to win the turnover battle, and special teams needs to be a whole lot better than it has been.  In a close game, Vidalia has a gigantic advantage with the kicking game.  Both teams have worn down opponents with depth in the 2nd half so that won't be a factor Friday.  BC will find out how good they are this week and whether or not they are fighting for a region title or just a spot in the playoffs.