It’s the Augie McCulley show…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Every now and then, the writing gods give us a break. I entered Friday night knowing no matter what happened, I was writing about Hennessey’s Augie McCulley.
He’s playing with a broken left elbow…yes, a broken left elbow. It’s an easy story to write. But what I didnt’ expect was for him to rush for more than 200 yards again and score three times in the second half to give Hennessey a 30-21 win against Hominy.
Hennessey was too cute in the first half as McCulley only had 10 carries and two of those resulted in lost fumbles. In fact, the Eagles had four TOs in the first half.
It felt like deja vu with last year’s quarterfinal game against Prague. But only down 21-6 at half through all that, Hennessey righted its ship.
And got simple.
Hennessey lined up in the HOG formation with McCulley spear-heading the attack. None too shabby. Why get cute when simple is effective.
McCulley didn’t bust one the entire game. His longest rush wasn’t for more than 30 yards but it was the consistent pounding that eventually did the Bucks in.
He ended up with 37 carries for 242 yards and three touchdowns to help Hennessey move on to the semis against either CHA or Morrison (my boy, Jason, will be there).
I’d count Hennessey out but McCulley does not quit. The first guy doesn’t bring him down, and he’s prone to drag tacklers several yards before always falling forward like all good backs do.
He’s not getting many looks from schools because of his less than stellar size, but McCulley is a baller. Give ‘em a shot.
For more, see the story in Saturday’s Oklahoman as well as a video interview with McCulley on Sunday.
Before I go, special kudos to Hennessey principal Bryan Barnes, who let me drive to his house to send my story. There are not many internet options in Hennessey and his house was a block away. Made my night SO much easier.
Alright, back tomorrow I’m sure with some Tuttle-Cascia Hall thoughts. Will I be eating crow for picking the Commandos? We’ll find out.
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