Archive for September, 2008

New Field, New Ranking
September 23, 2008

Madison Central football is back.  After beating No. 4 Tupelo Friday night in an overtime win, 24-21, the Jaguars have clenched a spot in the Super 10 at No. 9, pushing their opponent Tupelo to the No. 10 spot.
The reason for this reawakening? It Could be the defiant defense, the eager offense or a strong kicking game…or it [...]

In the Dog House
September 18, 2008

There’s really not much to say about the STATE/Auburn game…because there wasn’t much happening.  It was a defensive dual with a total of 5 points scored.  The sad part was that Auburn practically force fed the Bulldogs opportunities to win the game, but they didn’t want any treats.  Instead the STATE defense had to play [...]

Blitz 16 & Jessica Simpson
September 12, 2008

It’s another Friday night in the Metro!  The big game I want to see under the lights is Northwest Rankin and Brandon.  It’s something of a border war in Rankin County. 
Another one to keep your eye on is the Provine and Lanier game.  It will be interesting to see how the Provine Pirates bounce back [...]

Numb
September 9, 2008

I’m numb as an offensive lineman in an ice bath.  Tom Brady – out for the year.  I watched it over and over (in slow motion) and it still doesn’t seem real.  How could my precious hurt his knee?  We got over the “ankle” injury and thought things were improving and then wham like a [...]

Gametime!
September 1, 2008

 
Ahh I can smell it in the air…that fresh scent of a new football season. High school football got off to a big blitz on Friday night with more of the same from last year.  Oak Grove came to town to play Clinton and deliver a smack down of champion proportions (34-7)
Around the Metro rivalry [...]