Rockdale Tigers vs. Robinson Rockets-Updates

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First drive for the Tigers results in a Cois Walker run from 7 yards out. A 61 yard drive puts the Rockdale Tigers up 7-0.

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Robinson drives down the field on the back of Montaviero (sp?). Tiger defense holds the Rockets at the 6 yard line to 4th down, but Montaviero scores on the option play. Rockdale 7, Robinson 6 after the PAT is failed.

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Rockdale turns the ball over on downs at around the 23 yard line after an incompletion. Rockdale was plagued by penalties on this drive.

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The score remains Rockdale 7, Robinson 6 at the end of the first quarter of play.

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A controversial touchback is called on a Robinson muffed punt. The ball is placed on the 20 yard line. There is a debate on whether or not the player had control. The Robinson coach was in the end zone helping to make the call.

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After a 36 yard Kitchens run and a personal foul, late hit out of bounds, allows for Montaviero to run in for 26 yard out. Two point conversion is good. Robinson 14, Rockdale 7.

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Johnson's attempt at a 33 yard field goal into the wind is no good for the Tigers on 4th down. The score remains Robinson 14, Rockdale 7.

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Robinson recovers a Tiger fumble, ball on the Rocket 40 yard line.

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Keenan TD run called back on a holding penalty. Score remains the same.

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Another Keenan Alford TD run called back on a holding penalty.

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Rockdale holds Robinson to 4th down close to their goal line. 4th and 13 for the Rockets, and Kitchens is sacked by Blair Jones for a 16 yard loss with 33 seconds left in the half.

[eagles_victory]

Tigers are hanging in there against a solid Robinson squad pretty impressive.

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Halftime. No change in the score, but Rockdale's defense has a definate morale boost after holding the Rockets to a turnover on downs deep in their territory.

[hutex04]

go rockdale! looking good

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Originally posted by hutex04
go rockdale! looking good

I'm looking forward to this second half, as the Tigers have been playing their best football at this point in the game. I hate missing them play....Wish I could be there in person, cheering them on.

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Montaviero fumble recovered by Derek Evans on the Rockdale 29 yard line.

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B.J. Lewis intercepts McCann pass and returns it 30 yards for a Robinson Rocket touchdown. PAT is good. Robinson leads Rockdale 21-7. Let's go Tigers, buckle down and play composed.

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David McCann redeems himself with a deep pass to Dennis Brooks. Kortlin White done some impressive running, with gains of 15 and 14 yards, respectively, to set up McCann's 1 yard sneak. Johnson's PAT is good. Robinson 21, Rockdale 14.

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Sensational sophomore Nic Hammet is making an impact this series, blitzing for a tackle for loss, and getting one of his paws on a pass. 3rd down pass by Kitchens is overthrown, and Robinson has forced to punt. Keep up the intensity defense, capitalize on the field position offense. Let's go Tigers.

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4th Quarter.

Robinson 21, Rockdale 14.
Rockdale is driving deep in Rocket territory.

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Touchdown Kortlin White on a 2 yard run. A huge hole openned by Julio Guzman. Joseph Johnson's kick is good. Rockdale 21, Robinson 21. The drive lasted for 18 plays and covered 92 yards, as White scored on a 4th down run.

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25 yard touchdown run for Keenan Alford. Good blocking by the Robinson offensive line facilitated the big run, but the PAT is no good after the ball hit the crossbar. The score is Robinson 27, Rockdale 21. Let's go Tigers, buckle down, stay focused, and keep the offense rolling. The time is now, let's do it.

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McCann's pass is intercepted with 12 seconds to go. The Tigers have no timeouts left.

Robinson 27, Rockdale 21-Final

Well guys, I'm not disappointed in you, you played your hearts out when nobody gave you a chance. I can't tell you how proud of you I am. You came and you fought and you competed the the entire game. You have nothing to be ashamed about. The pieces of the puzzle are there, and you have almost put them all the way together. Keep your heads up and keep building on what you have. You guys have something great going on, regardless of what the win-loss column says. You all have played with more heart and desire than I have seen out of any Rockdale team in several years. Believe in each other and yourselves, this is your opportunity to do something that so many athletes dream about. These games serve the purpose to make you better and prepare you for district, and you have four games to go out and prove that you deserve to play in the post-season. It is possible gentlemen, it's all up to you whether or not that happens. Good game to the Robinson Rockets, you guys came and stuck with it the entire game and never let up to the win, so my hat is off to you guys. Great game Tigers.

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Just bringing this back to the top...

[Pudlugger]

This sounds like an exciting game. Rockdale took Robinson to the finish line and almost pulled out an upset. Good luck to both teams in district. And Tigers never give up, right?:)

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Originally posted by Pudlugger
This sounds like an exciting game. Rockdale took Robinson to the finish line and almost pulled out an upset. Good luck to both teams in district. And Tigers never give up, right?:)
That's right. Rockdale may not have the winningest tradition, but we have always had the tradition to play hard until the very end. I'm interested to see how they will play against Liberty Hill and Hutto, another pair of games where they aren't "supposed to have a chance." They didn't believe that against Robinson, and I believe wholeheartedly that they will play their hearts out and have a chance to suprise a lot of people out there.

[Old Tiger]

:rolleyes: :thinking:

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Originally posted by Tiger WR
:rolleyes: :thinking:

You may not want them to win, but I sure as hell want them to be able to taste the success that we didn't get to last year.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
You may not want them to win, but I sure as hell want them to be able to taste the success that we didn't get to last year. It wasn't our fault. A lot has to do with offensive coaching. You probably don't know much about that side of the ball or know the plays we ran and how many times we ran them in a row. I am interested to see how they do against these teams in district also. No where in that post did I suggest I wanted them to lose.

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Originally posted by Tiger WR
It wasn't our fault. A lot has to do with offensive coaching. You probably don't know much about that side of the ball or know the plays we ran and how many times we ran them in a row. I am interested to see how they do against these teams in district also. No where in that post did I suggest I wanted them to lose.

Fair enough, maybe you have changed your opinion that you expressed to me the other night, I hope that you have. I wasn't pointing the finger about the reason we lost last year, but I do know one thing is for certain, and that is that Jeff Miller has taken less talent this season and made a much better football team than last year's.

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Fair enough, maybe you have changed your opinion that you expressed to me the other night, I hope that you have. I wasn't pointing the finger about the reason we lost last year, but I do know one thing is for certain, and that is that Jeff Miller has taken less talent this season and made a much better football team than last year's. Coach Clark and his offensive playcalling staff would not know the pefect play if it was handed to them on a silver platter

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Originally posted by Tiger WR
Coach Clark and his offensive playcalling staff would not know the pefect play if it was handed to them on a silver platter

Haha

[Milk That Cow]

Who does Rockdale have next week?

[Old Tiger]

Liberty Hill