Falcons Shut Out by Bulldogs
Our Falcons hosted the Rolla Bulldogs, with high hopes of playing a better game than we did last week against Joplin. Unfortunately, it was a similar result, seeing our Falcons suffer a shutout loss, 0-37. We took only a 0-7 deficit deep into the first half, and our Falcons looked like they were on track for a much better game. But we gave up a touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the half, to trail 0-14 at halftime.
The second half saw the floodgates open up on Glendale’s defense. Rolla scored 2 touchdowns on their first 2 touches of the second half, to take a 0-27 lead. The Bulldogs would end up scoring another 10 points, to take a 0-37 lead with a few minutes left in the 3rd quarter, which is where the score remained through the rest of the game.
Our Falcons will be traveling to Camdenton next Friday night, to take on the Lakers – who lost at Hillcrest tonight 27-8. Make the trip with us, and cheer on your Falcons – GO FALCONS!!
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I see three problems with this team and this is from a third party that does not have a child in the game.
First of all, it is well known that the Glendale Varsity team is one of the smallest teams. Therefore, a strategy would be to use our speed, spread the offense, and utilize our talents in the areas of speed, passing and outside runs. It’s quite apparent that an attempt to run up the middle is not an option for Glendale at this point.
Number 2, It is also apparent that we are stuck in a two man offense that cannot work. I am aware that there is an experienced quarterback in the ranks of the roster and we need him to step up to the plate and be a leader. Kudo’s to the current QB but he is a far better running back than a QB.
Number 3, With the current state of the teams size, it should be apparent that the option play is not a choice. No offense to the linemen but if the offensive line is not able to withstand a defensive line onslaught, then the QB should be in a shotgun position to give him time and room for he or his backs and receivers to position themselves to make a successful play. Options for short slant-in passes over the oncoming defensive line could be utilized effectively.
These are only my opinions and I hope only good will come from them. I fully expect the Falcons to succeed in a big way this season. Just my thoughts. Go Get Em Falcons!
My best!
Jim Palmisano
Comment by Jim Palmisano — September 5, 2009 @ 2:43 am