I read the "Jackson Scum" Friday and it did seem "a little biased" toward USJ!
I am constantly being called to subscribe to this newspaper but why would I want a newspaper that only writes about teams out of Jackson. I understand that there are several schools there but come on, the writer of Friday's article about the USJ/TCA match made it seem like USJ is "guaranteed" a state championship. I'm sorry, but they are not the quality team that Martin is.
Milan has undergone a lot of stress this year-most of it brought on by themselves- but they have "stuck in there" and dealt with their problems.
This Thursday's game (USJ/Milan) is a "grudge match". It has been said that Milan didn't "win" the first time out against USJ but remember, USJ didn't score. So in the "best case" senario, it was a stalemate. I'm going to see the game and I hope Milan can perform to the level they did earlier in the season.
Hurt, The Milan team seemed to have a great time competing against Martin. It appeared to be a very physical game but both teams seemed to "enjoy" the match. I've talked to several of Milan's players and there were no "digs" about the style of play. It was hard fought and the better team came out on top. I believe the score might have been a little closer if Milan's keeper was performing at 100%. Of course you all still would have won but perhaps not 5-0!
Milan does have a great keeper but he has had no "formal" training. The young man could have a great future if they can get him some. He's got a lot of guts and doesn't mind coming out and sacrificing himself to get to the ball. Sometimes it appears he does that too often and pays for it dearly but that wisdom will come with age!
I hope Milan gets to come back to Martin this Thursday but Tuesday's game against USJ is gonna be a tough one!