Ryan controlled the line of scrimmage from the opening drive. JP II definately had more speed than Ryan and possibly more "athletes" but in the end the Ryan offensive line and entire defense wore JP II down, to the point that the 4th quarter was dominated by the IRISH. I never would have thought that Goldens score early in the third quarter would have been thier last. Coach Lussier had our boys in better shape and it showed in the 4th quarter. Golden carried that team on his shoulders for as long as he could but finally wilted under the smothering Irish D in the final quarter. It was obvious that he wanted no more of #17 on those last two drives. You can't blame the kid for walking around and limping late in the game he has had that team on his back for two years. AB desirves his props for an outstanding game, he was the best player on the field tonight. Popes play calling on thier last 3 drives was so obvious, 1st down Golden in the I hand off or toss, 2nd down Golden in the tight slot, third down Golden split out wide, Ryan knew what was comming and gave them no chance. Credit to the Irish for not caving under adversity and hanging in there until the end. Great win for those kids, no one desirves it more.