So let me just give a general statement, so I can get to bed. I am satiated on crow at this point and hope to sleep at some point tonite. A few points:
Your folks at the gate were the most welcoming of any place I have visited this year. Although I have never been at a stadium where the gates open 30 minutes before the restroom and concession stand, I did have a nice conversation with a Rams fan who walked me thru the reasons for same. My hot dogs were tasty, and I even got to visit the visitors concession for some excellent peanuts( North Carolina grown, I was told by the nice gentleman who served me.)
I am very surprised that many of you were posting away during the game! While I have entered the digital age, I would never have thought to do that and would have been incapable of same on this cold night.
Whomever said the cold weather would be a factor was dead on. Our offense never got on track, mostly because of a well schemed beastly defense...but the cold seemed a factor as well. Your QB can sling a ball, though, let me tell you.
The Rams defense was just as advertised. You created a harsh environment for our Offense. Much credit to them, as they played with inspiration. I believe they will represent you well next week.
The refs were not great, missing obvious fouls on both squads. The referee who signaled first down, only to be proven wrong when the chains were requested, hopefully learned a lesson! And Surrrat may well have pushed off on the play referenced in earlier posts, but he was hit prematurely by the trailing defenders...easier to see from our sideline than yours I suppose. Bigger question is why we threw into triple coverage, but it came close to completion, so....
Most of The posters on both sides understood playful banter...some don't seem to get it, and are disrespectful and rude...but that's every board. 20 pages and counting...it was fun, but it's probably time to start a thread for next week. I wish we were going to the Ship, but it just stands as evidence of just how hard it really is to play for or win a State Championship. Our fan base is spoiled, in my opinion...so I can imagine that yours is as well. I well remember cold games in lean years... I like fat years better, but am quick to acknowledge appreciation for same...as deep playoff runs don't come around every year...unless you're Reidsville...
So, congratulations on this win and good luck next week!
To the classless jerks who show up to gloat, or to make excuses...just stop. The game was played on the field and the results are in! Reminds me of the election... Get over it already.
On to Basketball. I think we will be pretty good. If not, I'm still blessed beyond what I deserve. I deserve to be a Mustang, but I am a Wolf! That's Good enough for me.
Go Wolves! FYI, I'll pick them every time...even against the Alabama D. (easy, King ) Goodnite. Please don't make me come back on here tonight!