[laker20]

There were at least 9 fumbles on the snap exchange with 2 lost (one on the 1 ft line) inside the 10 costing scores. There were probably another 9 bobbled snaps that held the offense back a bit. But other than that this was actually a pretty good game for both teams. So for me the ugly part was really just the snap problems and the head referee.

The game started out with back to back stops. Then both teams scored to make it 7-7. RC scored again with a few minutes remaining in the 1st half to make the score 14-7 at half. In the second half Russell Co really played with more controlled, and the Maroons, with the help of a lot of penalty yards, used up 15 minutes of clock. The Maroons final scoring drive was kept alive on multiple occasions because of at least 2 (maybe 3) personal fouls called against the Lakers during the drive.

The Laker defense played very solid, and this was a great game for both teams to have gone through. Due to all the boched snaps, the Lakers faced several 3rd and longs, which forced more passing......a good thing IMO. To me Pulaski was better up front than Whitley Co, but didn't have as many potential offensive weapons. They will be a solid team by year end.

One thing I finally came to grips with in this game.........as Lucas Williams continues to develop he has a strong possibility of not just playing on Saturdays, but likely Sundays as well. He is quite possibly one of the most pure kickers I have ever watched in HS or college. Missed a 46-yard FG attempt by a few inches wide but crossed the field goal plane above the tops of the post. This kid could hit from 58-60 if given the opportunity and a good hold. But he did have his first kick-off of the year returned tonight.