Final:

This was a good win for the rebels, I hope they're a little sharper next week, I think we're going to have to play flawlessly. Now I can start thawing out my feet.

Game Statistics:

 

For Franklin Co.

69 yds rushing

116 yds passing

285 total yds with 11 1st downs

 

For Boyle Co.

377 yds rushing

164 yds passing

541 total yds with 22 1st downs

From the recap on the radio and these posts, this game seemed a lot closer than the final score indicated. Franklin County must have played well. Boyle County just keeps winning. Should be a great one next week.

Observations from tonight:

 

1. It was cold. I drank 2 cups of coffee and 1 cup hot chocolate. Therefore, I will probably be up til 3 or 4.

2. I actually thought FC was a solid team whose defense played quite well for most of the 1st half but seemed to tire late in the 2nd quarter.

3. As usual Boyle's defense was very solid tonight.

4. Boyle better be on the top of their game next week vs. LC.

5. McShara (sp?) had several amazing runs in the game.

No it wasn't that close. They only got the ball past the 50 yard line once or twice in the first 3 quarters and one was on a penalty. Their first possession got them a couple of first downs, but they never seriously threatened to score. A great punt allowed them to get a safety, but the score was 42-2 at one point. Hard to call that a close game.

 

I don't know if it was the cold weather but our receivers have to do a better job of making the catch and those same receivers need to be more opportunistic when they are playing defense. We dropped at least 3 interceptions and a couple of long gaining pass plays. Some of that can attributed to the qb misfiring also. Our passing game as a whole needs to be a lot sharper. Thank goodness for Rees McShara legs.

 

And also, is it just me or does anyone else's heart skip a beat when Rees actually tries to catch the punt. I am in favor of either putting someone else back there or not putting anyone back there at all. He really scares me when he makes a play on the punt. Do they not spend a lot of time on it in practice because he never looks comfortable fielding the punt.

 

My feet are still a little cold.

And also, is it just me or does anyone else's heart skip a beat when Rees actually tries to catch the punt. I am in favor of either putting someone else back there or not putting anyone back there at all.

 

No you aren't the only one. I was discussing this very thing with my wife tonight.

I worry that in a big game, such as every game we play the rest of the year, that it could cost us the game. Scares me to death:scared:

I worry that in a big game, such as every game we play the rest of the year, that it could cost us the game. Scares me to death:scared:

 

Exactly. I told my wife that just one slip up next week and that could mean the difference in moving on or going home.

Super had a mathematical error they gained a total of 185 not 285. 69 rushing and 116 passing for a total of 185 yards for Franklin.

Great job Boyle

Good job Rebels. MacShara had another great game. Good luck against Lex. Cath.

Observations from tonight:

 

1. It was cold. I drank 2 cups of coffee and 1 cup hot chocolate. Therefore, I will probably be up til 3 or 4.

2. I actually thought FC was a solid team whose defense played quite well for most of the 1st half but seemed to tire late in the 2nd quarter.

3. As usual Boyle's defense was very solid tonight.

4. Boyle better be on the top of their game next week vs. LC.

5. McShara (sp?) had several amazing runs in the game.

 

Macshara had 260 yards of amazing runs against FC only 10 yards short of Boyle County's single game rushing record of 270 yards set by Ed Sleet in 1966.

I work with Ed Sleet so I'll be sure to let him know his record is still intact.

The game could have been a little closer with some offensive production out of Franklin County there were people open most of the night, just FC was not able to make the catches and throws at the right times, Turnovers killed FC drives. Boyle County is a good team but after seeing the and a few of the other top 4a teams I do not think they will win state, I think Lex. Cath and Bell could both knock them off. Boyle County gets alot out of some kids, their lineman and Linebackers are very good and are over achievers for the most part congrats to the staff on the development of those kids. Boyle Co's skill kids are talented but I think they (other than #2) will need to perform better to win it all.