That is what I said, WOW!!!
With a start that completely ran the spectrum of emotions, the opponents score on the first play from scrimmage, and an awesome kick return for a score for us, this game was all we could ask for and then some!! As we suspected, the Falcons were a big, hard hitting team that is well coached and very talented. They gave our team a great battle on every snap of the ball. Once the fireworks of the opening seconds were over, both teams settled down for some good smash mouth football. The first half had no more scoring with both teams unable to get much going on offense. The second half was pure vintage Monsoon football!! The offense moved the ball steadily down the field and consumed much of the clock. There were a couple of missed opportunities, but overall, an excellent performance resulting in the second touch down of the day. The defense really stepped up on several occasions in the second half. The Falcons put together a nice little drive only to be denied again and again by our smothering play. Then with little time left, our offense got the required yardage to run out the clock and seal the victory 12-8.
Every single player should be proud of their efforts on Saturday. While some players stand out by scoring touchdowns, making interceptions, or just being in high profile positions, never ever forget that without all of you men in the trenches, none of that could happen, period. That's what makes the Monsoon such a great TEAM! Great game by all!!!!!
P.S. Thanks again to Fred and Jackie Tafoya, and also to the Holmbergs for pics this week. Be sure to scroll down past the post to see more pics from both games so far!!!!
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