Region IV Gotw: Giddings Buffaloes (10-3) Vs. Bellville Brahmas (12-1)

[1st and goal]

2nd down, Miller throws it away. Big pressure by Buffs. Intentional grounding. Loss of 13 yds. 2nd and 23

Miller throws, caught, to the 25 yd line. 4th and 12

4 recievers, snap dropped and covered. Buffs ball at the 30.

[44INAROW]

is it still 14-0?

[1st and goal]

Buffs ball,
rush, makes about 2 yds. 3rd and 5

Masek keeps to the 38, 4th and 2. Giddings looks cold this half.

Punt, rolls to the 10 yd line.

[1st and goal]

B'ville throws, incomplete, pressure on QB.
2nd down, maybe a yard rush.

3rd and 9,
thrown to Dallas Dodd, complete to the 24 yd line.

Carter runs to the left, makes about a yd. 2nd and 9

1:25 left in 3rd quarter

Miller looks to throw, intercepted, flag down, Xavier Daniels
Defensive holding. B'ville retains ball, to the 35 yd line.

1st down, back to throw, harassed, thrown, caught at the 50 yd line.

[1st and goal]

1st down, run to the 42, 2nd and 2

up the middle, stuffed, 3rd and short.

4th quarter,

5yd run, 1st down, Miller throws incomplete. 2nd and 10

Miller throws complete to 31 yd line. 3rd and 3

Miller scrambles to the 25 yd line, 1st down

[1st and goal]

Miller hands off, ball on 22 yd line. 2nd and 7

Miller throws, complete to the 10 yd line. 1st down.

Miller scrambles to the 7. 2nd and 7 ball on 8 yd line

Miller throws, overthrown. 3rd and 7

Miller throws, incomplete. 4th down 9:38 to go

T.O. B'ville

[easttexas3a]

Whats teh score, how much time left?

[1st and goal]

B'ville throws, incomplete. Dominique Jordan knocked it down. Miller was the reciever trying to use his 6' 5" height.

Buffs to the 15 yd line, 2nd and 3

9 minutes to go.

False start. 2nd and 8

Rimes to the 20 Yd line, 1st down

Masek keeps, another flag, false start, 1st and 15 at the 15 yd line

8 minutes to go

Rimes fumbles at the 20 yd line. 3rd turnover

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by easttexas3a
Whats teh score, how much time left?

14-0 Giddings I think

[Panther One]

If Giddings holds on to win this game, they will have absolutely NO chance next week if they turn the ball over like this.

[1st and goal]

Touchdown B'ville 23 yard reception.

Giddings 14
B'ville 7

7:35 to go

[1st and goal]

Buffs shooting themselves in the foot. They were having so much success running around the corner. Might need to do some more of that.

Personal foul against B'ville enforced on the kick. Kicking from the 25 yd line. Buffs nearly fumbled the kickoff.

Buffs ball on 36 yd line.

Masek tosses to Brite, ball is loose, picked up and ran in by B'ville.
Touchdown B'ville.

14-14

7:20 to go.

[gobbler grad]

Originally posted by Panther One
If Giddings holds on to win this game, they will have absolutely NO chance next week if they turn the ball over like this.


especially if they're playing someone like Gilmer...:thinking:

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Buffs shooting themselves in the foot. They were having so much success running around the corner. Might need to do some more of that.

Personal foul against B'ville enforced on the kick. Kicking from the 25 yd line. Buffs nearly fumbled the kickoff.

Buffs ball on 36 yd line.

Masek tosses to Brite, ball is loose, picked up and ran in by B'ville.
Touchdown B'ville.

14-14

7:20 to go.

:doh: WOW

[SintonFan_inAustin]

way to go Brahmas, Giddings fumbles to much and their luck has run out in recovering their own fumbles.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Buffs shooting themselves in the foot. They were having so much success running around the corner. Might need to do some more of that.

Personal foul against B'ville enforced on the kick. Kicking from the 25 yd line. Buffs nearly fumbled the kickoff.

Buffs ball on 36 yd line.

Masek tosses to Brite, ball is loose, picked up and ran in by B'ville.
Touchdown B'ville.

14-14

7:20 to go.

Oh no

[Panther One]

Originally posted by Panther One
If Giddings holds on to win this game, they will have absolutely NO chance next week if they turn the ball over like this.
Perhaps they won't have to worry about next week...

[charlesrixey]

oooo

a close game:clap:

[1st and goal]

Announcer thought it should have been forward progress.

Buffs return kick to B'ville 44

Buffs run, QB keeper for 5 yds. 2nd and 5 at the 40

Rimes to the 37, 3rd and 3.

Masek keeps to the 35. chains come out. 4th and inches.

5:57 left

score 14-14

Masek keeps to the 30. 1st down

[ProudHornetMom]

:eek: Oh My! We were supposed to be at the game but my son is sick. :(

[pirate4state]

dang....

[1st and goal]

Buffs to the 25, 2nd and 7

Rimes up the middle, ball loose. Buffs retain.

Time out Buffs.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Buffs to the 25, 2nd and 7

Rimes up the middle, ball loose. Buffs retain.

Time out Buffs.

dude you've got to hang onto the ball

[Panther One]

Forget tackling...Bellville should just go for the ball.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Buffs to the 25, 2nd and 7

Rimes up the middle, ball loose. Buffs retain.

Time out Buffs.

:doh:

Is Bellville stripping the ball or the Buffs just have too much popcorn??

[SintonFan_inAustin]

saw last week twice fumble without being hit hard, ball just comes out for them to often. they had 4 fumbles last week and recover all of them back.

[TAMUGRAD]

Great job 1st and goal.

How much time left?

My refresh button is getting a workout in the 4th quarter.

[1st and goal]

3rd down and 5 needed. Flags fly. False start. 3rd and about 10

Bradshaw runs down near the 20, 4th and 1

Masek keeps to the 17. 1st down.

3 minutes to go

[Panther One]

I sense another red zone turnover...

[1st and goal]

Masek drilled, ball on 19, 2nd and 11

Nailbiter.

Masek keeps to the 15, 3rd and 7.

Timeout, 1:55 to go I think

[pirate4state]

kick or go?

:thinking:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

kicker? last week looked like 25 yd fg could be his max. on distance.

[gobbler grad]

Originally posted by gobbler grad
Sounds like an exciting game ...ought to be a good 2nd half...:thinking:


going down to the end...sounds pretty darn exciting...:thinking:

[pirate4state]

the suspense is killing me :D

and maroon87 is texting me

[1st and goal]

3rd down and 7

Corey Brite tackled at 14 yd line. 4th and 7

B'ville timeout.

Ball centered between hashmarks. Will Giddings attempt a field goal? They are coming out to try a 31 yd field goal. Kick is wide left.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

buffering is at 51 % come on want to hear the end !

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
3rd down and 7

Corey Brite tackled at 14 yd line. 4th and 7

B'ville timeout.

Ball centered between hashmarks. Will Giddings attempt a field goal? They are coming out to try a 31 yd field goal. Kick is wide left.

WOW:rolleyes:

[pirate4state]

ouch

can the giddings D hold and force OT?

[Panther One]

That's three trips now inside the 20 with no points...

[1st and goal]

B'villes ball on 20

Miller hands off, 2nd and 5 on 25

No time outs left.

Miller hands off, 3rd and 3. Buffs call Timeout

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Panther One
That's three trips now inside the 20 with no points... excuse #1 :thinking:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by pirate4state
ouch

can the giddings D hold and force OT?
Did you happen to notice the final vote? :eek: :eek:

[Panther One]

Originally posted by pirate4state
excuse #1 :thinking:
If they lose, I think that's more the reason why, not an excuse.

That and the two turnovers on their own end of the field, too.

[1st and goal]

Miller hands off, short of 1st down. 4th and 3
48 seconds left, buffs timeout

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Did you happen to notice the final vote? :eek: :eek: it was Bellville 72-70 during the game and Giddings has converted a 3 pointer to go ahead 73-72

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Did you happen to notice the final vote? :eek: :eek: nope, but i realized it wasn't closed so i closed

defensive battle...if not for turnovers....

[BTownVBall3]

Bellville puntin on their 27 with :48 left. Hoping for OT here. Giddings has 1 TO left.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Panther One
If they lose, I think that's more the reason why, not an excuse.

That and the two turnovers on their own end of the field, too.
quit being so smart...:tongue: :D

i just like :stirpot:

[1st and goal]

B'ville punts short punt to the Buffs 39 after a high snap.

36 seconds left

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
it was Bellville 72-70 during the game and Giddings has converted a 3 pointer to go ahead 73-72 well shoot...:doh: LOL

[Panther One]

Originally posted by pirate4state
quit being so smart...:tongue: :D

i just like :stirpot:
I know. Giddings has really dominated this game, though. They probably have 3X the yards of Bellville. It's amazing how turnovers affect a game.

[BTownVBall3]

Going to OT

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
B'ville punts short punt to the Buffs 39 after a high snap.

36 seconds left kneel down goto OT, no need for a Turnover here

[1st and goal]

buffs have 1 timeout left.

Plumlee for a few, 12 second left

Masek throws complete to the 25 yd line but the clock runs out

Overtime.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Panther One
I know. Giddings has really dominated this game, though. They probably have 3X the yards of Bellville. It's amazing how turnovers affect a game. Yeah that is what Maroon87 is telling me. Midway through the 3rd he text that he didn't think Bellville had gained a first down?!? :eek:

He's probably wrong though :D

[Panther One]

My OT prediction...

Giddings gets the ball first, fumbles, and Bellville runs it back to end the game.

[BTownVBall3]

Actually Bellville have more yards in the 2nd half. And the turnovers were cause by some huge hits. Weren't just drops.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

first meeting was something like this game? Gidding turnovers and the score Bellville 20-14. could possibly end 20-14.

[Panther One]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
Actually Bellville have more yards in the 2nd half. And the turnovers were cause by some huge hits. Weren't just drops.
But it was 266-80 at halftime and with Giddings last drive to the 15, and then down to the 25 to end regulation, they probably pulled ahead in second half yards, or at least close to even.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Panther One
My OT prediction...

Giddings gets the ball first, fumbles, and Bellville runs it back to end the game.

Didn't I just tell you to quit being so smart!? :D

[BTownVBall3]

Bellville D showing up

[pirate4state]

what's happening???

[Super_R]

edited

:tisk: :tisk:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Giddings at the 10 yd line

4th and 4

get a first down to the 5 yd line

[BTownVBall3]

Bringing out the sticks on the 4th down play. Didn't get it. Bellville ball!

[1st and goal]

Buffs win flip, gets to try 1st.

Buff have ball on 25 yd ln.

Plumlee to the 23, 2nd and 8

Masek keeps and stuffed. 3rd and 7

Plumlee down near the 15, 1st down

Hand off to Plumlee for maybe a yard or 2, 2nd and 8

Brite to the 10, 3rd and 5

Toss to Bradshaw to the 9. 4th and 4

Going for it. Plumlee up the middle to the 5 or so. Chains come out. B'ville thinks they stopped Buffs. SHORT of 1st by inches.

[Panther One]

Dang. Bellville is going to screw up my bracket...or I guess I should really put the blame on Giddings...

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Buffs win flip, gets to try 1st.

Buff have ball on 25 yd ln.

Plumlee to the 23, 2nd and 8

Masek keeps and stuffed. 3rd and 7

Plumlee down near the 15, 1st down

Hand off to Plumlee for maybe a yard or 2, 2nd and 8

Brite to the 10, 3rd and 5

Toss to Bradshaw to the 9. 4th and 4

Going for it. Plumlee up the middle to the 5 or so. Chains come out. B'ville thinks they stopped Buffs. SHORT of 1st by inches. they stop them? lost feed as they said Gidding pick up a first down to at the 5 yd line

[1st and goal]

B'ville on their 25

handoff to Carter for half a yard, 2nd and 9

Miller scrambles to the 20. 3rd and 5

Miller hands off for no gain. 4th down

37 yd attempt by B'ville

NO GOOD

[BTownVBall3]

Too conservative. 37 yd fg attempt. No good. Just wide left.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
B'ville on their 25

handoff to Carter for half a yard, 2nd and 9

Miller scrambles to the 20. 3rd and 5

Miller hands off for no gain. 4th down

37 yd attempt by B'ville

NO GOOD

Whoa what a game:clap:

[gobbler grad]

let's see what happens this time...:thinking:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

bellville kicker has better range if it comes to FG again

[pirate4state]

this is so nerve racking! lol

[d0tc0m]

What a classic game. I have no personal ties to it whatsoever and I'm sitting here chewing all my nails off.

[Panther One]

While all this was going on, A&M just finished off an exciting win over Arizona in Mens Hoops!!!!

[1st and goal]

B'ville gets ball first for the 2nd OT.

Ball on 25 yd line.

Miller throws, caught but to deep in the endzone.

2nd and 10

Miller hands off, delay, gain of 2 yd. Ball on 23, 3rd and 8

Miller scrambles to the 14, 1st down B'ville.

[Gobbla2001]

WATCH FOR THE STEEALLL

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by Gobbla2001
WATCH FOR THE STEEALLL

oh crap... this is football...

TIGHTEN UP D, TIGHTEN THE HELL UP!!!

[1st and goal]

Run to the 14, 2nd and 8

Miller scrambles to the 8 yd line, 3rd and 3

Miller tosses to Runnels, ball on the 5, 4th down and 1.

B'ville appears to go for the 1st. Flags, offsides Buffs. Ball on 3,
1st and goal.

[pirate4state]

TD Bulls

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Flags, offsides Buffs.

TOO TIGHHHT

[1st and goal]

Carter rushes into the endzone. Touchdown
B'ville misses point after, partially blocked.
B'ville 20-14

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Carter rushes into the endzone. Touchdown
B'ville misses point after, partially blocked.
B'ville 20-14

Let's see whatcha got Buffs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Carter rushes into the endzone. Touchdown
B'ville misses point after, partially blocked.
B'ville 20-14 :thinking:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Let's see whatcha got Buffs
Do they get another turn? I thought they started off with the ball. Or did it change with the second OT? :confused:

[pirate4state]

4th down for Giddings....

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Do they get another turn? I thought they started off with the ball. Or did it change with the second OT? :confused:

It changes in 2ot

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Do they get another turn? I thought they started off with the ball. Or did it change with the second OT? :confused: changed in 2nd OT

[1st and goal]

Buffs ball,
2 yd gain, 2nd and 8

Masek keeper to the 20, 3rd down and 5

Masek keeper to the 18, 4th and 3
Rimes has been out hurt.

Brite down inside the 10, 1st and goal

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
first meeting was something like this game? Gidding turnovers and the score Bellville 20-14. could possibly end 20-14.
:thinking: :thinking:

[pirate4state]

Giddings converts...new set of downs!

[Panther One]

I think it's about time for a fumble...

[BobcatBenny]

I think Giddings is gonna win.

[Super_R]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Do they get another turn? I thought they started off with the ball. Or did it change with the second OT? :confused:

Yep it alternates.

Sorry p4s:(

[1st and goal]

Plumlee to the 4 yd line out of the fullback position.

2nd and goal.

Plumlee to the 1/2 yard line. 3rd down.

Masek scores, tied at 20-20

[pirate4state]

TD Giddings ... XP coming up!

[pirate4state]

and it's GOOD

Giddings wins 21-20

:clap:

Great game!

[1st and goal]

Buffs to attempt PAT, 30 second timeout.

Zach Berry to kick, Masek to hold,

Kick is good.

BUFFS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Panther One]

Giddings WINS!!!!!

Thank you Buffs. My bracket is still in good shape.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Buffs to attempt PAT, 30 second timeout.

Zach Berry to kick, Masek to hold,

Kick is good.

BUFFS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good job Buffs. Take the win any way you can get it.

[solocam]

Congrats Giddings:clap:

[1st and goal]

What a nailbiter.

My stomach is in knots.

Wish I could have been there.

[Panther One]

Now spend next week learning how to hold onto the football...

[pirate4state]

Great season Bulls!!! :clap: Great turn around from 5-5 (I believe) last year and pretty young too. Keep your heads up!

Congrats to the Buffs. You have to protect the ball or next week against either opponent is gonna be brutal!

[N4SIR]

Originally posted by Panther One
Giddings WINS!!!!!

Thank you Buffs. My bracket is still in good shape.
Who do you have in your bracket for the Gilmer/Carthage game?

[ProudHornetMom]

Congratulations Buffs! Bellville - you've had a great year...stay proud!

[gobbler grad]

Congrats Giddings, but next week, well you will need to play better than perfect, if you want to hang with them Buckeyes...:thinking:

[WOS87]

WOW!

Looks like I'm 2-0 so far this week... getting this game exactly on the dot!

Predictions for Week 14

Division I
Prosper over Abilene Wylie by 3
Cuero over Waco La Vega by 4

Division II
Bridgeport over Liberty Hill by 6
Celina over Kaufman by 20 (Celina won by 44)
Gilmer over Carthage by 5
Giddings over Bellvile by 1 (the ratings are only 0.06 different from each other) (Giddings won by 1)

[Panther One]

Originally posted by N4SIR
Who do you have in your bracket for the Gilmer/Carthage game?
Carthage

[Super_R]

The game was as close as the poll...it took 2 overtimes to decide and it came down to a pat. Wow. That had to be electric!

Congrats to the Buffs.

I hope the score is as lopsided as the poll voting in the LH/BP game tomorrow.

[Pudlugger]

Originally posted by Pudlugger
Congratulations to the two best teams in Region IV and D25's Champion Bellville and Co-Champion Giddings*. This rematch will be one heck of a game. Both teams are playing great football and have plenty of talent. It is always hard to beat an evenly matched opponent twice in one season. The Leps did it in 2001 beating Giddings in a squeeker 17-14 in week one and 21-17 in the state semi-final. I think Giddings might pull off a win in this one though. I would expect another high scoring game with the Buffs winning by a td, perhaps in OT. However, if the Bulls prevail I will not be surprised as it is really that close. Good luck to both teams as D25 cannot lose in this one.






*both 4-1 in district but Bellville gets the nod for head to head win over the Buffs

Congratulations to Giddings and great game to both teams. Excellent season for Bellville who represented D25 well. I predicted an overtime win for Giddings and sure enough double overtime with an extra point making the difference. D25 has to be one of the toughest in state. Good luck next week and hold onto the ball LOL.

[N4SIR]

Here's hoping that bracket is WRONG

[1st and goal]

Great season to Bellville. Hold your heads up. It sounded like you left it all on the field.

Hope Eric Rimes is OK, I believe he is a sophomore.

Buffs need to put sticky stuff on their hands and do push ups like Emmitt Smith or Herschel Walker to help hold on to the ball.

[1st and goal]

The announcers in the booth commented how soundproof the booth was, you couldn't hear ANY crowd noise. You could hear the Gilmer and Carthage scouting coaches commenting a bit I think.

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
The announcers in the booth commented how soundproof the booth was, you couldn't hear ANY crowd noise. You could hear the Gilmer and Carthage scouting coaches commenting a bit I think.

when I did get the "feed" I could hear talking behind the announcers- the announcers mentioned that the Gilmer and Carthage coaches were sitting next to them - I figured that's who I heard talking...... I could also hear the official on the field with the calls.......

_Congrats to the Buffs - sounded/read (lol) like a great ballgame - I agree with everyone else's comments - gonna have to hold on to the ball next week.....

[Bull's-eye]

Congratulations to the Buffs, go represent R4 (D25) with all that fight that I witnessed tonight. You will have the Brahma Nation behind you. I hope Rimes will be ok, he is one exciting runner.

Hats off to the Bellville Brahmas and thanks for a very exciting year. Tough loss to swallow, losing only by a single point. For all the players returning, this playoff run will go a long way toward the succes of next season.

[KL3]

Originally posted by 1st and goal
Buffs need to put sticky stuff on their hands

Sticky stuff wouldn't have helped. Both fumbles were caused by big time hits. Rimes was the victim of probably the hardest hit of the night which almost knocked him completely out. Hopefully he doesn't have a concussion but thats what it looked like.

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
when I did get the "feed" I could hear talking behind the announcers- the announcers mentioned that the Gilmer and Carthage coaches were sitting next to them - I figured that's who I heard talking...... I could also hear the official on the field with the calls.......

_Congrats to the Buffs - sounded/read (lol) like a great ballgame - I agree with everyone else's comments - gonna have to hold on to the ball next week.....

Yeah the ref actually had a microphone...you don't see that very often.

[dachosenone]

Yes it was a great game and the best team won tonight.

Looking back at the stats I guess it all makes sense. 31 Pass attempts by the Brahmas and 16 attempts by QB. Play calling was definetly out of whack.

[48minutes]

Originally posted by KL3
Sticky stuff wouldn't have helped. Both fumbles were caused by big time hits. Rimes was the victim of probably the hardest hit of the night which almost knocked him completely out. Hopefully he doesn't have a concussion but thats what it looked like.
Congrats Bellville on a awesome season, and hard fought game.

Yes, was a big hit when he got knocked out , BUT was no turnover on that play. The 2 turnovers that hurt it didn't seem like very "huge" hits imo. Rimes fumble it clearly looked like he was down.. even on the replay. Next play, Touchdown. Props to Huey on a great call of going deep in the situation. The fumble recovery for a td was a bigtime play by the brahmas.

Was a matter of seconds and the game went from Giddings being in control, to tied with Bellville having ALL the momentum. Thats great high school football.

Giddings D did one heck of job throughout the game, props to them and Z also.

How about the interception by 12 daniels being called back? Another huge game changing call.

[48minutes]

Originally posted by Panther One
I think it's about time for a fumble...

Thank god you were wrong :)

Hold on to the ball boys, should have been 28-0 as you stated earlier in the thread panther one. Unbelievable.

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by 48minutes
Thank god you were wrong :)

Hold on to the ball boys, should have been 28-0 as you stated earlier in the thread panther one. Unbelievable.

Yeah this should've been a cakewalk for Giddings after the first half.

[48minutes]

Originally posted by Maroon87
Yeah this should've been a cakewalk for Giddings after the first half.

Nothing against Bellville by any means, but I agree.

[bvillebrahma010]

must i say, bellville's entire high school football program has lost 4 games this year. all of those losses add up to 4 points. we lost by 1 point in every game. so i must admit, if this is any clue of things to come, the state of texas is in for a real treat when it comes to bellville next year. 4 losses by a total of 4 points... unbelievable!!!

[KL3]

Originally posted by 48minutes
The 2 turnovers that hurt it didn't seem like very "huge" hits imo.

Incorrect. The fumble in the first half happened when the runner jumped and got hit in mid-air, causing the ball to bounce around and finally get picked up by Bellville.

The fumble where Bellville returned it for a score was caused when the runner kept fighting off tackles towards Gidding's sideline and finally Tallerine of Bellville hit him square in the chest and pancaked the runner.

[48minutes]

Originally posted by KL3
Incorrect. The fumble in the first half happened when the runner jumped and got hit in mid-air, causing the ball to bounce around and finally get picked up by Bellville.

The fumble where Bellville returned it for a score was caused when the runner kept fighting off tackles towards Gidding's sideline and finally Tallerine of Bellville hit him square in the chest and pancaked the runner.

The play Bellville scored on the fumble WAS a fumble, notice I said it was a great play.

I dont know which fumble in the first half you are talkin about, I was just talking about the fumbles that got the momentum turned around. For ex. the fumble that Rimes had, ya'll went deep and scored the next play. On the replay screen it looked like he was down, was close though. I will say there was not a "huge hit" on that play.

[OldBison75]

The fact of the matter is that Giddings has to hold the ball, no matter what the conditions are on the play. When the refereee make the call in high school football, it is final. If the Gidding RB holds onto the ball there is no question. Bellville made some hard hits that were involved in every fumble, and they should be commended. Giddings had every chance to make this a big win on the scoreboard, but if they want to continue to get a ring, they can't put the ball on the ground so much. The games only get tougher and this wek the Carthage/Giddings winner will make them pay for every mistake.

Congratulations on Giddings for getting it done this week , even with so many mistakes and turnovers. Congratulations to Bellville for a great season. There is alot of youth on that team that will only be better next year.

[buff4life]

Great game by the Giddings defense...after watching that I feel a LITTLE more confident going against either Gilmer or Carthage, our offense will score, just will we hold on enough and stop them enough to win...

back to the game, great game planning by Giddings D, seemed like Huey was pulling every trick play off the play sheet they had....Bellville did bring the hat on almost every hit, seemed like first defender would hit and stand him up then fall off right before the next defender came to lay the wood...the three big fumbles really hurt us, the one right before the half when we were going into score, and the two that completely change the game, congrats to Bellville on a good season and looking forward to next year and keep the momentum behind you Giddings, play smart and execute and you can win...

Bull19, i'll have that electric airpump you asked me about sent first class mail ASAP :D

[KL3]

Definately was a great run for Bellville in these playoffs when you consider they were without their best player, probable district MVP, one of the 10-15 best players in 3A, and UTEP commit RB Garrette Nunn.

To me it seemed like they really missed him last night. There were several runs where our ball carrier was arm tackled, tripped, or brought down by one player that we all know 80% of the time doesn't happen to Nunn.

Because these teams know each other so well, it was obvious early on Bellville tried to come out with a more wide-open passing game. Unfortunately the offense never got going and Bellville looked out of rhythm the whole game.

[Bull's-eye]

There are some good pictures from the Houston Chronicle. This one is for the guys who set up the helmet and provide the smoke.

http://images.chron.com/photos/2008/12/05/14268896/600xPopupGallery.jpg

[TRENCHES06]

wonder if either coach will be there next year.....

[Bull's-eye]

Fumble by giddings.

http://images.chron.com/photos/2008/12/05/14268810/600xPopupGallery.jpg

[buff4life]

Originally posted by TRENCHES06
wonder if either coach will be there next year.....

hopefully you won't be here next year :D

[SHSBulldog00]

This was a tremendous game. I listened to it online last night. Congratulations to Bellville on a GREAT season and Good Luck to Giddings on their Semi Final game next week.

[Bull's-eye]

Great pass coverage by Giddings.

http://images.chron.com/photos/2008/12/05/14268821/600xPopupGallery.jpg

[Bull's-eye]

Here come the Giddings Buffaloes! Good luck for the rest of the playoffs.

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[Gators17]

Originally posted by TRENCHES06
wonder if either coach will be there next year.....

Why wouldn't Fitzhenry be there next year?

I agree KL3, it seemed like Bellville was going to try and air the ball out and just couldn't get it going.

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Fumble by giddings.

http://images.chron.com/photos/2008/12/05/14268810/600xPopupGallery.jpg

That was the one right before half when it looked like Giddings was about to go up 21-0.

[Buffgal]

For all those who were not able to attend.....You missed seeing a roller coaster ride of emotions and a group of young men in black and red give everything they had for their cause. It was the best high school football game that I have ever been able to see in person.

Bellville could do nothing in the first half. it was all Giddings, O Line was a huge factor even with the loss of Big Luis #74. Williams #99/74 came in and played a huge game. Buffs defense, you just can't say enough about their harassment of QB Mueller and the tackles for losses. Halftime, different story. Bellville came out and their first rate defense began to go to work, stopping the Buffs on 3 and out. Bellville's offense began to chip away at the Buffs defense, delayed handoffs, up the middle, QB runs. Buffs defense began to bend in the third quarter especially when their own offense lost possession (fumbles, interception) and forced them back into play with little breaks. Bellville made the Buffs pay for those costly turnovers and were able to get back into this game because of the Buffaloes own mistakes. Bellville's offense never got into any kind of a rhythm, some might say that QB Mueller was out of sync but I give credit to the Buffs D. They were covering every receiver and forcing Mueller to scramble. Several dropped passes by Bellville didn't hurt my feelings either.

The two overtime periods were just unbelievable with the missed FG by Bellville, the TD and blocked PAT (way to go #33 Mathis) and then the Buffs having to substitute for Rimes after his injury, many turned to me in the stands to ask if #6 had ever played fullback??? Well, I think in middle school. With all our fumbles, there were many prayers on the Giddings side that two childhood friends (Masek & Plumlee) could get the hand off and grind out a first down. The elation of the TD was followed by #15 Berry (who had just missed left on an earlier field goal during regular time) changed his shoe and broke his shoe string, but he got the PAT off and it was right down the middle.

I cannot begin to tell you the momentum changes that occurred in this game and the heart that I witnessed in both of these teams as time and time again, they challenged each other.

Great season Bellville. you should be very proud of the way you played all year and maintained your composure as injuries thwarted your game plans each week. Speedy recovery wishes to Nunn and I look forward to hearing great things from his athletic career in the future. Get ready Bulls, A few more weeks and we meet again on the diamond for another battle.

Giddings Buffaloes. You know That we have been asked to say "W.A.O. We are One" when we chant in the stands BUT I want you all to know that during that double overtime, The entire Giddings crowd was in awe of the true meaning of WAO and what we witnessed from this team. If anyone ever wanted to know what W.A.O. means, your actions spoke louder than any words. All at this game need no explanation now.

&&&& Just so you know...We were not chanting "We Are One"

GO BUFFS GO
W.A.O. for 48 minutes
No Free Lunches for Buckeyes or Bulldogs

[teetle]

Huey ain't goin no where. He know what he doing. He a good coach. He have all the tricks. He just Jinxed. He goin to have to change his luck.:eek: :eek: :weeping: :ack!: :tongue: :evillol: