pero chato:
CatWoman, I was at the game and I don't want you to think I'm bashing the Bearcat players. But I've been watching Ballinger play football for 14 years now, and this was not the "fired up, take it to you" type of team that I've seen in years past.
Even in the late nineties when Ballinger was struggling a little, they would always seem fired up and ready to play. I don't know what the problem was but it was evident from the beginning that something was wrong. There just didn't seem to be much emotion or excitement. I will say that both defenses played exceptionally well. But both offenses had trouble executing--with dropped passes, blown routes, penalties, fumbles, slipping, etc. Just speculating here, but maybe the added pressure of high expectations from this group of seniors got the best of them. The good news is - the season's not over yet. Ballinger still has the coaching and talent to make a good run in the playoffs! Kids' attitudes can change quickly, it just takes a spark from some of the leaders. I hope that happens this week in practice. Whatever their distraction or pressures might be, I hope they just forget about them and go out and play Bearcat football. Good luck against Iowa Park!