@MorganCoHS v. Walnut Grove. Musing on a WIN.
Morgan County brought it last night.
My husband said, “I wanted to text Coach Malone and say that it was the best complete effort I’ve seen the team play.”
He was about to fall asleep on the bed for a nap when he said this. Coach Malone consider yourself texted.
The Game Story.
The offense played great. The defense played over-the-top great.
Our boys flew around the field hitting the boys in the white jerseys like I hit an open bag of corn chips after a harrowing drive back from Atlanta.
Here are a few just a mom with a blog highlights.
The cannon.
The ROTC brought Bulldog enthusiasm to new heights by wheeling a cannon onto the field.
Be forewarned, the cannon fires at every kickoff, touchdown and first down play. (Okay, not on first downs.) But it did seem like it was firing an awful lot — which is good thing.
I’ll get used it. (Though as a child at the University of Florida games they used to fire a cannon. I hated that thing so much I prayed that the Gators could win by field goals. Which wasn’t such a stretch in the 1970s.)
Love the cannon. May she ring out many times each game.
The Dog Pound.
Yes, the boys and girls painted red had lots to cheer about.
Twenty points. Twenty unanswered points. I hadn’t mentioned that yet. (Sorry.)
I interviewed Number 46 after the game and he said he was impressed with how the whole team played. Especially how the defense shut them down.
They put up a wall at Bill Corry Stadium.
Concessions.
Am very happy to confirm that once again Chick-Fil-A sandwiches are for sale for hungry Bulldogs. (Thanks Burns.)
And that drinks, whether water, Coke or Powerade are $2.
I know this because I bought lots of water.
And carried them back to friends in the stands – giving back most of all the change they were due. (Though a tip for the effort might have been nice.)
The Band.
Last night marked the debut of Jeffery Rowser as the Morgan County Marching Bulldogs Band Director.
Their performance was all Billy Joel. Perfect for me a child of the …well, let’s say I remember listening to him on Top 40 radio. Not the Classic Rock stations.
It was a flawless production. Though it took the observations of my brother-in-law (a master thespian) to point out the nuances.
I thought the pianos on the flags cool. It took his observation for me to realize their greater significance, as in Billy Joel — the Piano Man.
Just saying so you will get it right off next week.
Play of the Game.
There were so many to choose from. Journalistic integrity requires that I reveal this is the only one I caught with my camera.
Don’t think there was a more exciting play.
Nick Simmons’ run for a touchdown. From just a mom with a blog’s analysis, he looped way out on the right flank and out ran everyone for 82 yards.
Nick is Number 1 — he’s about to hit the 20 yard line in this picture.
Give him six!
It was hot.
With play on the field.
And sitting in the stands.
Even Morgan County’s finest made sure they stayed hydrated.
If you missed the excitement last night, be sure to call Susan Beasley (picture above) and join the Bulldog season ticket holders.
Next week Clarkston High from Atlanta’s Dekalb County travels to Morgan County.
The Mighty Angoras. I’m not sure, but their mascot might be a 1950s fluffy pink sweater.
What did you think of last night’s game?
