It's Hilbert vs. Hobart week, which just by the sound, has an interesting / funny ring to it.
Realistically, this game is a glorified scrimmage to help the Statesmen (4-1, 1-1) tune up for a huge Week 8 showdown on the road vs. Union (6-0, 2-0).
The Hilbert Hawks are an independent / provisional D3FB program that's just getting started, and not surprisingly, are experiencing the usual growing pains that come along with it. Speaking of the Dutchmen/Chargers, Union is at Ithaca (4-1, 2-0) this weekend, so I am sure there will be some scoreboard watching going on during the game Saturday.
Hilbert is 0-12 so far in their short history (0-5 this season) and are losing games by an average of 45.5 points. I don't expect the Hawks to provide Hobart much of a challenge, so I won't be doing a full preview this week. Hopefully this game will give a lot of the younger Statesmen on the roster some valuable playing time.
Given results to team's I believe are in Hobart's same "area code", I like the Statesmen to win comfortably, 63-0. The fact both Union and Endicott shutout this team, albeit earlier in the season, should be the measuring stick here, in my opinion.
Hoping we get to see some new faces on the "Boz" Saturday such as FY QB Tru Styles, among others. Wishing the team, a good and safe week of practice.
Week 8 looms ahead.
Thanks for reading and go 'Bart!
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