Science hill at Dobyns-Bennett

[crawdad]

I'm really feeling bad for the SH seniors right now. They've worked basically their whole lives to beat DB and they had it. But it was a great game. And I think we learned that SH actually is a good team and can compete with the top teams. Oh and for the DB fans that gave the SH players a standing ovation, that was class at its finest, that's just what they needed. Both teams played hard and both teams deserve respect.

How did you know it was for the SH players and not the D-B players? ... just curious.

[TopperFootball]

As the SH players were walking in to the locker room, the DB fans arose and clapped for them. I assume it was for them because the celebration for DB had already happened and the fans were looking in their direction. Idk though. Maybe a DB fan can clarify

[DBGRAD70]

We were clapping after a very good game involving two great teams and basically tipping our hats so to speak to the Hill Toppers who gave us all we wanted in their challenge. It was a show of respect to the Toppers.

[orangeandwhite]

It was for the Science Hill players, I know because I was one of them on the 4th row. Listen both these teams played their azz off and left it on the field. Both deserved a round of applause !

[DBGRAD70]

It's official. DB plays Bearden and Science Hill plays Oak Ridge in round 1. I wish it were the other way around. We will not see SH in round 2.

Edited October 27, 2012 by DBGRAD70

[voltnh]

We were clapping after a very good game involving two great teams and basically tipping our hats so to speak to the Hill Toppers who gave us all we wanted in their challenge. It was a show of respect to the Toppers.

 

Top class guys, much appreciated. Both teams played inspired football last night.

 

In any case, it's playoff time. SH needs to regroup and prepare for a tough Oak Ridge team and would could be another Maryville encounter in the 2nd round for the 3rd year.

 

It was a privilege to be at J. Fred last night. What a game. Looking forward to next year's meeting in JC.

[mikeslau]

That is the kind of game DB needed to have before playoffs started. DB came from behind in fourth quarter with gusto. Science Hill, i have nothing but respect and admiration on how you played last night. That is how every game between us should be played. Now DB needs to get playoff mojo off their back and win 5 more games. And if Science Hill plays against the Ridge and Maryville like they played last nite, you think last nights was big,what if we played again in 3 weeks. Lots of football to play before then, but nice to think of possibilities. ROLL TRIBE!

[ArtVandalay]

Maybe the Greatest Game in this Series ever...best I have seen by far. It is hard to believe that a 1 loss SH Team (by 3 pts) will be on the road in Round 1 of the Playoffs....Quad 1 is a beast.

 

Good luck Toppers

 

Roll Tribe Roll

[BatmanDB]

How did you know it was for the SH players and not the D-B players? ... just curious.

Yep,it was for SH.DB was down in front of the band at the far end and SH was going into the locker room below us

[crawdad]

We were clapping after a very good game involving two great teams and basically tipping our hats so to speak to the Hill Toppers who gave us all we wanted in their challenge. It was a show of respect to the Toppers.

Excellent display of sportsmanship!!! This is wonderful to hear.

[The Hill]

My personal experience with D-B players/staff/fans have been nothing but class 99% of the time.

 

Okay . . . DB ~ Lets go kick some a@# in the play-offs!

 

GO BIG 8

[maroonandgrey]

Quote I overheard from DB fan I was sitting beside this evening: "We aren't as good as everyone thinks."

over 400 yards rushing (that's pretty good) and almost 500 yards total offense....DB outgained Science Hill and won time of possession...overcame 4 turnovers that led to 27 points...overcame a 15 point 4th qtr deficit to win....Left 2 points on the field with the missed extra point and the decision to chase that point after the next score (way too early in my opinion)...Swafford not a great factor...I would say that's what good teams do. Held anyone on the Science Hill team not named Reed Hayes to about 50-60 yards.

 

Time will tell how they go from here but this game has not necessarily been an indication of where the team stands overall as there have been many good DB teams that have played close games against average Science Hill teams. Even Gilligan was able to coach a .500 team to a 10-6 loss and in '06 it was 14-0 against a mediocre JC team. in '02 a terrible JC team only lost 7-3 to a great DB team that ended up giving away a semi final win to Riverdale on there home field. Where did Science Hill go from there to now? I'm waiting and seeing if Carter can get it done because I have heard from former South players that DB week he was already whipped. When they sell that new stadium out for some big games then I'll believe the community is ready to step up and get behind this team. Shoot there were more DB fans in JC last year than SH and they couldn't even fill the last game at old memorial against DB. And they are the 4th largest school in the state so they should be able to play with the big boys. We'll see.

 

Maybe these "fans" were the same ones on here predicting DB would win by 10675 points and were disappointed with "only" a 3 point win but they won none the less. The same dillusional DB fans that predicted blowout and the game would be over by half time (Art, etc) are the same ones giving props to how SH is now ready to step up and play consistent big time football. And you'll be the same ones on here whining when the team bails out. As much as I see this game as 2 great teams playing big time ball I see enough to concern me that DB defensivly can't control any passing attack and they are prone to turnovers and suspect coaching decisions. I may be proven wrong. My concern was Clark chasing the missed extra point so early and had he kicked to go up 20-7, then DB probably is ahead late instead of tied.

Edited October 27, 2012 by maroonandgrey