wilcofoozball

Did the officials screw up overtime? Yes. Did it cost Smyrna the game? No. The officiating was questionable all night, with controversial calls going both ways in crucial situations (see pass interference call on 4th and goal). The fact is Smyrna had the chance to win the game in regulation, the first OT, and the second OT. Heck, all they had to do was make an extra point. Franklin bounced back from a controversial call that went against them by blocking a kick. When Smyrna was given the wrong call in the second overtime, they still had a chance to score and a chance to stop the Rebels. They didn't do it, they lost, game over. Let's not let all this talk over the officials overshadow what was one of the best high school football games I have seen in a long time. These two great football teams left their hearts out there on the field, let's celebrate their effort and not focus on an officiating mistake.

Both teams have had about the same amount of success in the playoffs in recent years. Both teams have both had a high degree of success overall in the last few years. Both school have had good years so far with close losses to strong teams. And both teams played a great back and forth game earlier this year, at the same location, that was not decided until 4th and goal in double overtime. All of that to say: this game is a toss-up.

Were you at the game? I just looked the stats up online, and #66 for Franklin (the player you are referring to I assume) had 8 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. To say Smyrna had few problems with him is just a false statement. And while the one long run by #2 was very impressive, he was not able to do much the rest of the night against the Rebels defense (hence the reason Smyrna only had 7 points on the board through 4 quarters). Let's not also forget that Franklin held the Bulldogs to their lowest offensive point total in regulation all season(yes, less than all the mighty Rutherford County schools). You still want to support your statement that the Bulldogs did not have trouble with any of the Rebel defenders? Stats don't lie. Should be another great game, unfortunately I won't be able to attend. I wish both teams the best of luck and no injuries.