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Great game and well worth the 8+ hour trip.

First Congrats to ACS. I was fortunate to practically close the stadium down last night and walked by the ACS buses as they were loading them. An ACS parent approached me with his hand out congratulating the Rebels. Class. I told him to tell the kids to be proud because they laid their all on the field and were a couple of more plays from changing the outcome. Kudos to not quitting and that last TD pass to put them back in the hunt was gutsy play on their part. They're a first rate group and am glad Boyle has them on the schedule for next year. :Thumbs:

Congrats to the Rebels. I was sitting next to one of my best friends whose son plays as a sophomore and he said, "I sure do miss the Glasgow and Rockastle title games when we could laugh the whole 2nd half." I agree. :Clap:

Sorry I did not get to catch up with Rebel and Purple Pride but there were a lot of people there. :please: forgive me.

Cook was a beast when the Rebels needed him most. He looked like Larry Csonka on those inside traps and dives. Awesome job by the whole O when it was on the line. ACS had everything going for them at the start of the 2nd and the Rebels just went out and took it away from them.

It was a special moment when my friend and his son embraced at the end of the game. The young man's grandfather died 3 years ago from a tragic accident in Russia when he was on a mission partnership. He would have been so proud of his grandson and what he's done with his life. Last night, Lawrence would have been so proud he'd have to take up 3 seats for his chest. :rockon:

Long drive back today. Ice from Bristol to Abingdon and snow from there to Christiansburg, non stop. Tough road home but well worth it. On a side note: My daughter wore my old letter jacket proudly. (In fact she wore it more proudly than any girl wore it when I was IN High School! ) :biggrin:

7 State Titles. Back to Back. 30 game winning streak. 43 out of 44 games is an impressive way to start a tenure at Boyle. Hats off to you Larry French for all you do in Keeping the Pride Alive. :1: