Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Brentwood....We have been waiting for this Rematch

It was probably one of the coldest nights we have had all year. Game time was calling for temperatures down to 19 degrees.Cold for the fans of Brentwood, but the coldest of temperatures would yield to the FIRE in the hearts of all the players and fans for visiting Franklin.
You see, nothing would stoke the fires more, than a single loss to this big rivalry on October 3rd. Losing to these Bruins in the final minutes of a game that the Rebels should have won. Their ONLY loss in the season of a blood, sweat , and tears season.The Rebels needed to "even" the score, especially if they were to continue in their playoff lives.
As predicted, this game came down to which Defense was going to stop the others Offense.
Brentwood has been one of the leagues Premier teams, and after knocking off Franklin in October, They were siiting on top of the region waving the crown, waiting week after week, hoping that someone else could break the will of this Franklin team, otherwise they would have to see them again in the playoffs.
Franklin kept their focus and waited for this revenge.After a hard fought game, and missing an extra point early in the game, 7-6 would be given to Brentwood.
In the fourth quarter, with 1:11 left in the game, a handoff to Alex Ford that would go to his favorite side, off the left tackle, where the line opened a hole big enough for a truck to go through. Touchdown REBELS!
Nichols would go for two with a pass to Elrod for the 14-7 lead.
With close to a minute left, Franklins Defense would make a statement after a botched kick gave Brentwood good field position.Hunter Howard was playing possessed, he was around the ball on every play.
Great job Defense, and Congratulations Rebels for A Great Playoff win and avenged win against a very good Brentwood team.

VICTORY IS SWEET.

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