re: 5A Championship: Rummel vs. Barbe

I have a kid on the Barbe team. Rummel had a great game plan and executed well. I always wonder why more teams don't run the play clock down to about 7 seconds before the qb gets under center like Rummel did all game long keeping their defense rested and Barbe's offense off the field.

Met some good Rummel folks in the Regency bar before the game. Most of the Barbe parents clapped for the Raiders as they exited the dome after the game. Appeared that both sides were cordial and had mutual respect for each other.

Of course, we're disappointed but these boys overachieved and gave us an exhilarating year. We'll lose D Smith and C. Gallentine on offense, J. McGee (kicker) and Smith and Guillory on defense. With a little luck and some guys stepping up, we'll be fairly salty again next year.