WHHHHHOOOOOOO! That's what the Tuskers needed: a victory to show some promise. For the first time in four season we are .500! That is something to be proud of especially when we have six games left. There were may factors to the victory over SLO, yet ther...
WHHHHHOOOOOOO! That's what the Tuskers needed: a victory to show some promise. For the first time in four season we are .500! That is something to be proud of especially when we have six games left. There were may factors to the victory over SLO, yet there are still corrections to be made that could have broken the score board open. We must work on costly penalties; they cause us the ball, field position and points; all of which can cost us the game in the end.
On the positive side defense is improving week by week. We're gaining a better understanding of where we need to be, and when to make moves that will benefit the team, and when not to though at times it hard not to! Saturday we benefited from a hard, gut punching opening minute. A quick kick off to SLO was stopped by the pack creating a turnover that quickly calculated into points for Kern. The game was a true battle of who wanted it more from whistle to whistle and we worked very hard to get this victory. There were some changes in the back line that we hope stay consistent, but that takes people continuing to make practices, and being dedicated to the team. It makes a world of difference when you have the same people in the same places and I believe in my heart that this season will be one to remember for Kern.
A few words about the men that were awarded this week for their play:
The Boob Award was given to Roger, a great teammate and teacher of the game. I personally feel responsible for that sense I was the one to pop that pass up. He seen a great opening and we went for it...I like the fact that he has field vision!!! Love you Rog, but the pass was just a tad high!
The Wood Award was presented to Jer Bear. He very well could have had the man of the match award as he not only laid the wood, but lead the team with two scoring assist, and scored with the slide of the year! Good work Jer!
The Man of the Match Went to Mark, playing inside center and kicking conversion kicks from places that seem to be out of reach for most. Mark played a very clean game and kept the points at the winning spread of four points. You have got to teach me how to do that man! Nah, I'm that's too much pressure for me.
We will have practice this week so be ready. Enjoy Vegas for those of you who go...don't come back married or with momen saying that yo uare the father of their baby! And as our Winger B Ross put it...Bring it Eagle Rock!!!