10/21 Milwaukee Madison 0 - Lincoln 42 - Level 1

It's always a great night for a game.

The Knights never had a chance.  We knew it.  They knew it.  But we had to go through that charade all the same.  The Milwaukee public schools just don't have the resources to compete, to say nothing about having enough kids without jobs to field a team or schedule practices that everyone can make.  Nope, this game was always going to be just like that scene in American History X - a complete curb stomping.  Gentlemen, this was and will be your first and only playoff game that was over before halftime.  Time to switch gears and get ready for a capable team.  But first, let's take a look at the action.

Four Captains.  Four 1st Team All-Conference Players.  One Defensive Player of the Year.  That doesn't suck.

They caught Playoff Fever.  See - Baby Kayla is saying "Ahhh" to get the throat culture, just to be sure.

When you're the Defensive Player of the Year, you don't bother slapping teammates' hands.

The view from the Pommers.

For a second there, I was preparing to grab Eden so she wouldn't get trampled.

Either Mr. Vance just kicked off, or he's running REALLY FAST!

Hear ye, hear ye!  Let it be known that the Mayor's new environmental policy calls for the release of all antelope from the zoo.

Lots of antelope on that defense.

The Lemming did a great job of following his blockers.

Tanner had a light day passing the ball, but he found Pistol for a 5 yard TD on this play early in the 1st quarter.

Sorry, Pistol.  No matter how many time I tried to Photoshop him out, the ref stayed in the way.  Would've been a great shot, though.

"Get out of the way of my photographer you $%*^#@% @$$&*!!"

Mr. Vance decided to lay some wood this game and save another 2 interception game for next week.  How nice of him.

These guys were just over-matched all game.

I mean, THAT was their "crowd."

THIS was our crowd.

Just because they weren't all paying attention to the game doesn't mean they weren't supportive, though.

I should give Milwaukee-Madison credit, though.  They did bring two cheerleaders.  And look how well they shared those two pom-pons!

Eli had a huge sack last night.  But was it really that impressive, considering...

That kid didn't even know how to wear his helmet.  He probably never saw Eli - the facemask was in the way.

Great coverage all night by the Ships.  It helped that Milwaukee only ran two pass patterns, though.

Wow, Bubba.  Just wow.

I loved that Mr. Vance's foot was deeper than that receiver.

A few of these poor kids barely had a remedial knowledge of football.  WHAT THE HELL IS THAT DT DOING?

The offense did have one fumble in the game (we recovered).

Some people were complaining, but I thought it was quite generous of that ref to teach the Knights how to tackle.

Tanner had his best game on the ground with 4 carries for 31 yards.

The line did a fantastic job, clearing the way for 344 rushing yards on 44 carries.

Oh, Tanner also had a rushing touchdown.

Note that the only Knight who had a shot at Tanner is in Child's Pose.  Maybe he's better at yoga?

There was a lot of this going around.  (Click on the photo to animate).

More excellent coverage, but you don't have to hold his "towel."

The Knights did everything they could to stop the Soph on this one...

Everything.

Spurney's first catch of the day.

Let's give Mr. Vance and his Honorable-Mention All-Conference foot a nod here.  (Click on the photo to animate).

No, Paige!  You're going to spread your playoff fever!

Damn.  Now we've all got playoff fever.

Another game.  Another big thanks to the fans.  Good job, gentlemen.  Now go get to work.

You didn't think I'd miss a playoff Krump, did you?  (Click on the picture to animate).