Playoff game vs Barnegat

Are you kidding me? If you didn't see the interception by Big D today, you missed something special. Barnegat had 4th down on Paulsboro's 15 yd line (or darn close). Their QB dropped back, let the pass go and all you could see was every bit of Demitrius Hester's 300lb frame go up in the middle of the line. He swallowed the ball and then the fun began. Meat starts the long haul down the field, moving at a decent clip. But we all knew this was only gonna go on for a little while. Meat's a big boy and let's just say he's not aeronamically designed to run the ball for 85 yds (or five yards for that matter). Big D lost a little speed as he's running along Barnegat's sideline (he's been running for 40 yds now) and the Bengals players start to close in for the kill. Demitrius wasn't having it. Big fella pitched that ball to Gary Grimes and off he raced into the endzone. The Paulsboro crowd, players, coaches, band, cheerleaders and passengers on overhead airplanes went nuts! That stadium rocked. I mean rocked! Barnegat was stunned. Anybody would have been stunned. That play defied the laws of physics. Thank you Meat, that will live on as one of my all time favorites.

Believe it or not, that was just one play. Shavon (Salem) Mears had himself a helluva day too. He rushed for over 200 yds on the afternoon and had 2 touch downs. Gerald (Big Man) Hodges got the job done and also had a TD. No real passing to speak of except at least one completion to (Sugar) Shane Mitchell. Torre Polimeni accounted for the rest of the day's scoring with 4 extra point conversions and 2 field goals. Jeff (Buddha) Hamilton really couldn't get much going today but I attribute that to Barnegat. That was the one thing they were able to do really well, stop the fullback. Bobby Barnes lived in the Bengal's backfield and Jordan (Poppy) Cooper was just showing off. I believe he had at least one fumble recovery. It took the refs an hour and a half to make the call but they finally did. I hate when I start mentioning names because I know I'm forgetting someone. It was truly a team effort today - very nice to see. Some stupid penalties at really bad times (is there ever a good time for a penalty?).

Today was also Senior Day. Congratulations to all the Seniors and their families who were recognised today. I wish you all much continued success in your future.

So, next Saturday the Herd comes back down the Highway to exit 18B. I'm glad we're playing Woodbury (not just because it makes me right about the bracket issue earlier). I'm also realistic, Woodbury is coming for revenge from the regular season. They're not just going to step aside and hand Paulsboro a trip into the Finals. Paulsboro has their week of practice cut out for them and they need to stay focused all week. Now let's all pray for really nice weather for Saturday so I can sit in my regular seat with my friends. Otherwise, someone is going to have to bring me my meals on wheels.

Just FYI - I believe the Paulsboro vs West Deptford JV game wil be played this Monday (11/13) at WD. I don't know if it's right after school or at night (I seem to remember it being at night at least one time before).