BEHIND THE LENS - November 11 2005 -

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Dirty play at the Pit

Tonight's other Games

Back to the Reservation

Hey Everybody,

Its Round 2 of the Playoffs.... so let's jump right in and GIT R DONE !

Dirty play at the Pit
I love good competitive sports and rivalry games. I enjoy watching to opponents square off and battle until the end. What I despise more than anything is dirty play and that is what I saw last Friday night.

The Falcons of Lincoln County had two missions and tried to execute them in one order.

Mission One: Destroy the quarterback at all cost and forget the whistles or positioning of helmet when attacking. Mission Two: Win the game.

These clowns had 3 roughing the passer calls and two un-sportsman like conduct calls nailed against them.
Now I did not graduate from Harvard, but it doesn’t take any sports fan long to realize that these guys were out to destroy the quarterback. They had late hit after late hit. They ran around on the sidelines with a rage of hate. Our quarterback took some licks, but what if he had been paralyzed, or had been hit so hard that it could have damaged his life for good, then what would we all feel like today?

I beg all coaches, parents, fans and officials, pay close attention to such acts of violence in all sports, you sure would not want anybody on your team or in your family to get nailed for something they did not even torment nor start.

Tonight's Other Games
If you love high school football there are several games that make my mouth water that I would love to see.

Franklin @ Ravenwood: This game is going to be a great game.

John Paul II @ Knox Webb: This will be a great match where you get to see the famous Golden Tate.
I remember once back in the Day O when he played for Grammar, I saw him jump an opponent on a full stride to score, just like a deer jumping a fence, up and over.

Wilson Central @ Cookeville: This will be a good one, it's whoever wins this one that will meet the winner of my next topic.

Back to the Reservation
The frost was on the teepee this morning and that is where the Bulldogs will be tonight at 7 pm as Smyrna faces Riverdale Warriors. Yes we are headed to the famous Tomahawk Stadium in Murfreesboro Tennessee. Tony has them ranked 11th in the nation http://www.tonybianco.com/high_school_football.htm Not bad.

Can they be beat? Of course they can, but you must do it one play at a time. The Warriors are famous for quick scores. They send the kitchen sink every play.

Smyrna has made Superman Shirts in honor of this one except the S is in Purple and Gold. It is also the symbol of last years dazzling play style of one of last year’s standouts Charles Orona, who is one my favorites. Orona wore a superman t-shirt under his jersey every game. I would chuckle when he would lift his jersey to wipe the sweat or something, and you would see the blue t-shirt with a big red S looking right at you.

The press box will be crowded, as WGNS am 1450 will be broadcasting the game and it will be an early arrival for me. I like to get to these games early and get my equipment in superior position. WGNS is also broadcasting simultaneously over the internet
(CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: Smyrna vs. Riverdale - 6:30pm Pregame 7:00pm CST Kickoff)

The Daily News Journal has written a story about both teams everyday at www.dnj.com.
This morning’s rag praises Gaston and Smo for being finalist in this year Mr. Football. Earlier this year Gaston and I were in San Antonio for the Army All American Bowl, as as for Smo, I produced his highlight video (Adam Smotherman - Video) and watched him perform at his first combine.

It will be a great game, and of course somebody will be putting their equipment up for the season. Win, Loose or Draw we all learn something after each and every game that happens when our children participate in events.

To my son Tyler, who will more than likely see some playing time tonight.
Good Luck and I love that big heart of yours. You will be fighting until the end regardless of the scoreboard. Don’t ever change, that is called determination or persistence, and it will always make you a great worker in the game of life.

It’s like someone said "Winners are like biscuits, when the heat is on, they rise to the top".

That's A Wrap
Well that is wrap.

Get to the reservation early!

I am sure they will shucking Indian Corn in the end zone when you get there.

While you are watching the game, gaze your eyes on the teepee from time to time as smoke is usually sifting from the top.

Good Luck to the Dogs and I will see you next week.

Take Care and God Bless

If you see me at the game don’t forget to say Hi!

Chop Chop

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