[EKUAlum05]

FWIW, that was an excellent game worthy of contending for the #2 spot and here is why:

- Tons of D-1 talent. Between the two teams there were 4 future SEC starters on the field. E'town QB Chris Todd (Auburn), DE Brandon Deaderick (Alabama), TE Zipp Duncan (UK), and Belfry RB/CB David Jones (UK). Additionally, another Etown WR Jerry Turner was offered by Marshall but never qualified if I am not mistaken.

- Back and Forth game. The game constantly swayed back and forth as there were 6 times that either the game tied or the lead was changed over.

- Explosive offenses. Both teams gained over 300 yards and in completely different ways. Etown did it by passing, Belfry by rushing. In the end though it ironically was the defense that made the difference.

-Come from behind 4th Quarter win. Etown led 27-20 with 11:52 left in the game and got the ball back from Belfry with 6:18to go nursing the lead. It was looking bleak for Belfry until the Pirates sacked Todd and forced a fumble setting up the game-tieing score. E'town still had one more shot but Belfry came up with a key INT with 2:37 left ultimately forcing OT.

- Overtime Heroics. In OT Etown took the ball first and Belfry's defense came up once again with another huge play by intercepting Todd. Belfry then grinded the ball inside the 5 yard line and facing a 4th and Goal from the 1 yard line Haywood decided to go for the TD instead of risking a FG after they had already missed a couple kicks earlier, Jones was met at the LOS and spun into the endzone for the victory.

- History. Phillip Haywood, one of the most respected head coaches in the state, got his 1st State Title.

FINAL SCORE
Belfry 33
E'town 27