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Five things we learned as the season comes to a close
November 11, 2007*That there is Rider, and that there is everybody else.
Imagine this: You are playing your bitter rival, who is also good enough to be a playoff team. And you are up by 50 points late in the third quarter. Simple incredible. Stephenville and Everman, the two toughest teams in the region, better watch out.
* That there are three really good teams in 6-3A, and not a lot separates them.
I pretty much knew this going into the Graham-Burkburnett game I covered, but I came away from this one more impressed with the Bulldogs, even in a loss.
They were able to move the ball efficiently on the Steers, and they ran on them better than any team I have seen this year. Vernon and both of these teams should have a lot of success in the playoffs. And I bet Burk is the best third-place team in the region.
* That Windthorst should be sending Petrolia some Thank-You cards.
Because if not for the Pirates whipping Archer City, the Trojans would be breaking out the basketballs.
Windthorst's offense has been non-existent in three straight losses (nine points scored -- and six of those coming on a fake punt). The Trojans get a bye this week, but if things do not change soon, they will be one-and-done.
* That when needed, Holliday got the job done.
The Eagles needed to win their last two games, and they did that easily. You can call them the 9-2A champs. But Boyd will be a good first-round test.
* That the playoffs are finally here.
Thank goodness. For me, there comes a time around Week 7 or so when I have a pretty good feeling who is going to make the playoffs and who is not. I get itchy for the playoffs right around then. And while I understand district titles are important, I love watching how the postseason plays out.
Last year I had to miss a playoff weekend because of a surgery, and it was tough listening to some great games on the radio. Won't have that problem again.
And now with the playoffs beginning, check back daily for a new blog (until Thursday that is, when the games start).
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