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“Young mistakes” got us at times last night and it was the same mistakes that kept us from beating LCA to end the regular season. Penalties, missed assignments, and “oh shit” moments.

Two deflections should have been turned into pick 6. We had not one but two TDs, and three third down conversions called back on holds. Last night could have been 60-0 if not for some bad mistakes.

That being said, this team plays with a fire and chip that past teams just haven’t had, and sometime with that chip, comes the penalties we are discussing, so it’s a double edge sword but it definitely has to get fixed, especially in the red zone. But the team chemistry seems really, really special. There was a play last night that Bloss and Rowsey had a double team on an outside defender. They ran him about 20 yards down into the end zone and were laughing the whole time. It’s just really fun to see these kids enjoying each rep and every moment.

Many, including myself thought the season could be lost…4-6/3-7 wasn’t out of the question and I thought 6-4 and a 3rd round appearance was the peak. But I will be damned if these boys haven’t proved me wrong and I couldn’t be happier or more proud. My son, who is a freshman in the team, told me I was wrong…I will gladly eat my crow this thanksgiving.

Nope …..you’ll have that crow for Thursday morning breakfast