Final

Great game. Good luck to Monroe. Both teams had a lot to work on. Very impressed with the Monroe QB and his body of work. Barren blew way too many opportunities in this one, they will continue to get better. Rain stayed away just long enough to not have an impact. Awesome atmosphere and great night of football!

The refs tried to keep this one from getting ugly early, but made some very bad calls both ways. I have never heard of a block in the back on defense on a gang tackle. New one to me!!!

 

Monroe played very sloppy tonight. Three fumbles in first quarter with 119 yards. No trouble moving the ball but holding onto it was a different story.

 

And averaging 100+ yards in penalties is horrific! On a good note they only had 90 tonight...woot woot!!!

 

Barren needs a few more skilled position guys. #88 is one heck of a receiver, but their QB Hughes is not who I would have starting. Not a good decision maker or play maker for that matter. But if that's all they have I understand. He is very slow and his teammates do not respect him. A little to arrogant for his talent ability. They have the ability to be a decent ball club but there are many kids that should not be varsity starters. This school is to big to have little talent. It's there just not being utilized imho!

 

Monroe is playing with passion and grit....maybe a little to much to keep under control at times. But after last season the Monroe faithful will take the penalties in stride. It will cost us a game deep if they don not get their emotions under control.

 

Game could have been 42-12 easily. Monroe did just enough to get the win.

The game could have also been a TD or less... To say they we're that much better TSY is very discrediting IMO. Both teams played well tonight

Way to Falcons! Gonna be a tough out for somebody!

No discredit. Just stating my opinion. Barren has a long way to go to get to be competitive in their district, Monroe will walk through theirs. Barren will be out first round of playoffs, Monroe will be there in the region finals, and if they start running an all cylinders even more. I'm jot trying to ruffle feathers, just stating the obvious. Good luck to barren.