21-17 @ half
21-17 @ half
Byrd intercepts pass with Rummel driving. Byrd up 28-24 with 6:30 left
Ruston down 26-0 http://highschoolsports.nola.com/tournament/9416/
Byrd wins 35-24. First time in semis since 1964
Congrats to Byrd.
Too much speed in the backfield, lots of big plays.
Rummel's top two offensive stars, Damian Williams and J.J. Brown are hobbled with ankle injuries, and that didn't help. Although had nothing to do with Byrd making big plays. Thought the punt return was HUGE. Have to wrap up when tackling.
Rummel played very well and had an exceptional turnout for the game. At times, it seemed as though both teams were trying their best to give the game away. We were worried for awhile as our qb was hunched over the trash can throwing up. He seemed to get over it, though. Rummel had some good speed as well. I think the single most advantage Byrd has over most teams is the fact that over half the team are seniors and do a great job as leaders and never giving up. This is the first game that Byrd hasn't started off slowly, and it's a good thing because we would never have been able to come back on this team. Looks like we head to Carencro next weekend. Anybody need me to bring them something back?
Well, well...look at the yellow jackets just as I had predicted. The question is how will Byrd react to playing a real "road" game in a very hostile environment. I wish I could be there for this one, it should be a good one.
Byrd jumped to #43 this week
http://highschool.rivals.com/viewrankhs.asp?ra_key=819
Are we recruiting any Byrd players? I went to the Byrd/ Rummell game. Byrd has three speedsters, all smaller in stature but quick.
All 3 shreveport schools fall in semis
University of West Monroe beats Mandeville, 26-14. To meet Carencro in the finals next Saturday at The Dome.
Among the coaches sighted at the game: Tech's Stan Eggan, GSU's Doug Williams, a TCU coach.
PS-Stan Humphries said the weather in San Diego is great this time of year. . ..
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