texas playoffs

[bigwhistle]

This is why I love the playoffs in Texas. Yesterday my game had an announced attendance of 46,339. Texas Stadium looked like it was filled for a Cowboys game. The two teams playing were both in the top 20 in the country in several polls. The game came down to a score with 37 seconds left, giving the victors a one point win.

Great game!! And the best part of the whole day is that my check should have a comma in it, since we get paid on the gate receipts!

[MJT]

So, what position were you at? Anything wierd happen?

[bigwhistle]

I was the umpire in the game. It was a well played very intense game, decided in a big part by a coaching decision. The team with the lead went for a fake punt on 4th and 8 and failed, turning the ball over at their own 35 with 2:30 left on the clock. They had a 5 point lead at the time.

[TXMike]

Sounded like it would be a once in a lifetime experience. Maybe someone will make a DVD available in the coming weeks as it will sell like crazy if they do. All the HS football games on the various Fox Sports channels and this one does not make it to TV. Incredible!!!

I have been reviewing the fan boards and see some comments about a play that they (Trinity fans) think should have been a safety. Any idea what they are talking about and how it went down?

[ABoselli]

The team with the lead went for a fake punt on 4th and 8 and failed, turning the ball over at their own 35 with 2:30 left on the clock. They had a 5 point lead at the time.

http://www.leroyfootball.com/2006gam...falconer06.htm

Fake punt with the lead in your own end and a few minutes left in the game.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by ABoselli

The team with the lead went for a fake punt on 4th and 8 and failed, turning the ball over at their own 35 with 2:30 left on the clock. They had a 5 point lead at the time.

http://www.leroyfootball.com/2006gam...falconer06.htm

Fake punt with the lead in your own end and a few minutes left in the game.

This is the stuff of movies. In fact, wasn't there a similar play in the movie "Friday Night Lights"?

[bigwhistle]

Originally Posted by TXMike

Sounded like it would be a once in a lifetime experience. Maybe someone will make a DVD available in the coming weeks as it will sell like crazy if they do. All the HS football games on the various Fox Sports channels and this one does not make it to TV. Incredible!!!

I have been reviewing the fan boards and see some comments about a play that they (Trinity fans) think should have been a safety. Any idea what they are talking about and how it went down?

Carroll got ball 1st and 10 on 2 after Trinity went for it on 4th instead of kicking field goal. First play the running back made it to about the one and was forced back into the end zone where he was tackled. There was no question about forward progress being outside the end zone.

[MD Longhorn]

Can't blame Trinity for trying this. SLCarroll can eat up 70 yards as easily as 40 in the time that was left. Have to give Euless credit for trying.

Sucks that this game was a 2nd rounder - a product of the new playoff expansion. Should have been a 4th round game if the football Gods had their way. Great game though.

Wonder why they used an out of town crew - surprised they couldn't agree on one. Hope you enjoyed Dallas, BW. Did you watch the rest of the games?