[RedDevil1981]

I don't know but I would think that Roark was inserted because of his running ability. He is not a passing QB. Maybe the thought was with Roark they could bust a big play. It just didn't happen and with the weather tonight Russell was not going to be able to throw the ball and move it down the field in the final minutes. That to me is not giving up it is just playing the hand you are dealt.

The penalties are unexcusable and It is time to let Sparks take the QB spot IMO.[/QUOTE]

Roark is not fast, big, or strong. Good kid, good baseball player but not a runner or a QB. They needed someone who can hold on to the ball and throw down the field.

You have to try for a win - you owe it to the players, especially the seniors. 13 points down in game 8 you lose nothing but pride if you try to throw a wet ball. Sparks was hanging on to the ball for the snap and handoff I'm sure he would have had a good chance to get it down the field. With 3 minutes and a time out you don't need a hail Mary you need to stop the clock at the downs by getting out of bounds and with incomplete passes. I respect your opinion but I would take a 5% chance at winning a big game over the 95% chance of losing by 20 instead of 13. I would talk about playing the hand I'm dealt after the game not with 3 minutes remaining and every kid on the team looking to see if I'm giving up.
I do enjoy your posts so I don't mean to be disrespectful.