I just don't like how Coach Brown put the blame for their loss on VHSL rules. His reaction seems warranted but the externalizing to his Players and community seems unhealthy. Smith has faced heavily recruited teams in the past and their coaches found a way to use it as motivation. I don't think I've ever heard them vocalize excuses in this manner!
Saturday, Forge had a decent shot at winning the game with a field goal late in the game. However, with their own offensive mistakes combined with the Smith Defense, Colonial Forge was pushed back to force that attempt to be 53 yards when it likely should have been only about 35-37 yards!
For what it's worth, Smith came back on them because their OL & DL began to take over the game. After Kelly came in at QB, Forge couldn't stop Smith. Their D had completely taken over during OT.
Bottom, line Forge is a great team, but 1 player didn't beat them