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Going with my status quo on this one Statman, I haven't predicted a Novi game at any time this year when it was important. I can't go against that trend. I know Tommy doesn't give Novi a chance. I know MOST people don't give them a chance. I've seen all the comparisons on common opponents, I've heard about how Novi has been playing "above" themselves, etc. etc. I understand that Stevenson has a GREAT team this year. I see that they've basically destroyed every team they've played (except last week with a substitute QB...we missed by a week...lol), I've heard all about their offensive weapons, fairly solid "D". I've seen people say Novi will be the toughest team they've faced yet or the KVC is down and they don't stand a chance....thru it all I've stayed MUM. I agree with pastback that there are two likely scenarios- a tight game, which I suppose would favor Novi (been doing it ALL year),or a blowout, which would mean Stevenson likely ran them off the field. All I can predict is this- Tab Kellepourey will have a plan in place to win the game and IF (always the IF,IF,IF's in the playoffs).....and IF, Novi's kids execute whatever he devises, they will be in a position to win the game. Novi doesn't have the luxury anymore of "sneaking" up on opponents in the playoffs....they've slayed too many "giants" (i.e. favored/undefeateds) in recent years to lay low in the weeds. I can say this- I will be in attendance! I wish for the same thing everytime, a clean game, a good game, and NO injuries to either squad. Good Luck Stevenson! Good Luck Novi! May the best team win, or the "luckiest"!

Tommy, you know I was just messing with you when I said "even though Tommy doesn't give them a chance".

I've said a few times since last friday that Novi should be a decided underdog, based on how this season has gone for both teams. I still believe Novi should be a decided underdog. Outside of winning 7 straight games in a KVC that many feel is down, they haven't exactly lit the world on fire. It's easy to understand why ANY logical person would choose Stevenson. Novi appeared to struggle against Northville, Novi appeared to hang on against Hartland, Novi appeared to get 'lucky" in wins over Lakeland & Howell. They did get "Lucky" in a win by forfeit. Nothing about their season, looked at in a microscope is impressive, but I guess when you widen out it starts to look better.

Stevenson wins their games by an average score of 38 to11. Novi wins their games by an average of 21 to 14. Stevensons regular season opponents finished with a record of 30-51 (average record of 3-6) & Novi's opponents finished with a record of 36-45 (average record of 4-5). What does it all mean? who knows? I've been reviewing numbers like crazy for a couple hours and I have a feeling this game will be closer than it looks like it should be. Looking at the point totals scored by Livonia Stevenson this season is mind-boggling. They pretty much scored at-will against every opponent other than Franklin (who apparently was without their best player), Brighton (Stevenson starting QB injured), and Plymouth (Stevenson starting QB injured). Lakeland handled WLW (Western Division Champ), Novi handled Brighton. Novi jumped out to a 13-0 lead on Churchill and in 2007 form the lead shrunk and Novi held on. Franklin beat Churchil 7-0. Franklin lost to Stevenson by 12. Brighton lost to Stevenson 14-0 (again without their QB)......it's one big cyclical mess of "what-if's" and "if-onlys".

I just hope it's a good game.