I agree that the two calls weren't good and in OR's favor. In the West game the call on the punt that never touched an OR player but West was awarded the ball turned the game around. And the ripping off of the OR player's helmet was an awful "no call". Last night, the phantom "interception" that was awarded to South Doyle was awful. Officials make mistakes and on both sides. And to deny that is to flat out be a liar.
Playing two games like that back to back will be a challenge but that's what it's going to take if they want to play for a state championship. Good question about the OR offense and I'm sure the SD coaches are wondering the same thing. I love what OR did last week and they weren't so predictable for a change. Usually I can call the plays myself and if I can, you would think the other team can too.
It's hard to understand that two of the best teams West has played (Powell and OR) had the worst success running the ball on them. Does anyone have an explanation for that? The way Powell ran the ball against the OR defense and then to see what West held them to is shocking.
I think OR will have to run the ball Friday night between 150-200 yards to win and I just don't see it happening. Has anyone rushed for even 100 yards on West this year? I hope I'm wrong but I think that success in the running game will give OR it's best chance to win.
I hope that's what they are talking about and thinking about. The OR team that will come to West is a far cry from the team West faced in September. But, West is clearly the better team.
Worst officiated game I've seen in years. I'll bet both teams had over 100 yards in penalties. The officials should stay out of the way, and let them play. But I agree, if penalties on OR were for running their mouths, that must stop.
Last question to anybody out there.............where did OR find this kicker and where was he early in the season when OR couldn't hardly make an extra point, much less three field goals?