The Stooges: Week 12…
So is it Week 12 or Week 2 of the playoffs? Either way, Boneman is riding the wave of winning his first week this season. But is he just a one week wonder? These next two weeks may be the most fun all season. Any upsets on the horizon? We’ll find out. On with the show…
Week 12
Broken Arrow at Mustang
Boneman: Mustang; Jason: Mustang; Ray: Broken Arrow; Ryan: Mustang
Edmond Santa Fe at Jenks
Boneman: ESF (this is the year!); Jason: Jenks; Ray: Jenks; Ryan: Jenks
Norman North at Tulsa Union
Boneman: Norman North (lesson learned); Jason: Norman North; Ray: Union; Ryan: Union
Guthrie at Booker T.
Boneman: Booker T.; Jason: Booker T.; Ray: Booker T. (LOCK); Ryan: Booker T.
Star Spencer at Grove
Boneman: Grove (ooh, gonna be fun); Jason: Star Spencer; Ray: Grove; Ryan: Star Spencer
Clinton at Checotah
Boneman: Checotah (this is the test); Jason: Clinton; Ray: Clinton; Ryan: Clinton
Kingfisher at Washington
Boneman: Kingfisher (LOCK); Jason: Kingfisher; Ray: Kingfisher; Ryan: Kingfisher
Bridge Creek at Heritage Hall
Boneman: HHall; Jason: BCreek; Ray: HHall; Ryan: HHall
Morrison at Stroud
Boneman: Stroud (game of the week); Jason: Morrison; Ray: Stroud; Ryan: Stroud
Dewar at Tonkawa
Boneman: Dewar; Jason: Dewar; Ray: Tonkawa; Ryan: Tonkawa
Laverne at Davenport
Boneman: D-Train; Jason: Davenport (LOCK); Ray: Davenport; Ryan: Davenport
Corn Bible at Timberlake
Boneman: Corn Bible; Jason: Timberlake; Ray: Timberlake; Ryan: Timberlake
Last week: Boneman (10-2, 1-0); Jason (8-4, 1-0); Ray (7-5, 1-0); Ryan (7-5)
Overall: Ryan (95-34); Ray (94-35, 9-2); Jason (87-42, 8-3); Boneman (85-44, 6-5)
Norman North’s offense far more balanced than in 2007
By Justin Harper
jharper@opubco.com
In Tuesday’s story about Norman North quarterback Tyler Tettleton, there was a reference to the senior making the T-Wolves more balanced this year than they were in 2007 when Tettleton missed the season. Here are some numbers to clarify that:
In terms of total yardage, there’s hardly any difference between last season and this one, but a major difference in how the yards were gained. In 2007, the T-Wolves averaged 347.6 yards per game in total offense and this season they’re averaging 342.0.
But last year they averaged 236.6 yards rushing and 111.0 passing.
This season it’s 154.2 yards rushing and 187.7 passing.
The Hook-and-Lateral …
Video courtesy of Destiny Christian coach Rusty Stone. DC 53, Community Christian 48.
More on DC/CCS…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
I don’t know why I got so emotionally invested in the game between Destiny Christian and Community Christian. But from the minute I heard about the way it ended Friday, I just felt like it deserved something. Something more than just your average writeup.
Maybe it was because I wrote the Brooks Mosier story a week before. Or maybe it was because I’ve been tracking Arthur Mahoney and his 4.2 speed for the last two years. Or maybe it was the see-it-to-believe-it way it ended. It was the perfect final. The only thing that would have been better was had it happened on a Thursday, so I could have been there.
CCS had all the motivation in the world and then some with Brooks Mosier, who is the toughest SOB I’ve ever been around (and I mean that in the most endearing and respectful way possible).
So Destiny Christian coach Rusty Stone tried to get his kids thinking along those same lines: “Who are you playing for?”
I talked to various members of the Destiny Christian team, and here’s what they had to say:
Ryan Hanson, senior quarterback: “I played for my grandpa, who died of lung cancer a year ago. I played for my mom and dad for inspiring me and for my aunt who never missed a game.”
Arthur Mahoney, senior running back: “That game was for my dad and the coaching staff. They’ve always supported me and have kept pushing me on.”
Gil Davila, senior wide receiver: “For the coaching staff that never let me quit even when I wanted to. And for my family — that was the first time they’ve been to one of my games. I’ll never forget it.”
Trey Ewing III, senior wide receiver: “My mom. I’ve been through a lot and put her through a lot, and she’s always stood by me, no matter what. It was real emotional and made you think why you are playing.”
Stone said he is going to try to send me the video of the hook-and-lateral that won the championship. He said him and the rest of the coaching staff wore out that video Friday night. They watched it until the battery ran out. That’s good stuff, men turning into boys, I tells ya.
Anyway, congrats to DC and CCS for playing a memorable final. Congrats to DC for winning its first title. And Brooks, we’re all rootin’ for you. We want to see you back on that sideline next year once again.
Boneman’s Week 11 musings…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
I’m not one to boast much. Ah wait, I can’t even finish that sentence. For once, I feel smart. I may have had the worst regular season record, but a strong 10-2 opening round has me thinking I may, just may know what I’m talking about.
In the final results, I actually lost two of the easier games with Norman North and Broken Arrow making me look silly.
But let the record show I was the only person to pick Canton, Lindsay and Hominy.
- The game of the night was for the Christian schools championship with Destiny Christian and Community Christian.
There are some nights where I’m scrambling for those Friday Night Roundup items. Um, last night was not one of those. I could have written a whole story about that Destiny Christian and CCS game.
First off, thanks to both coaching staffs for being available for postgame stuff. You have no idea how much that helps.
And if you didn’t read it, DC won its first football championship via the ol’ hook-and-lateral on the final play of the game. Gil Davila from Kyle Lynch who caught the pass from Ryan Hanson. And let the euphoria begin. Phenomenal stuff, hope all OSSAA finals are like that.
- OK, let’s stop it, Lawton Mac is back. From just looking at the box, Shawnee took out Javon Harris and made Ryan John try to beat ‘em. Well, John did. He threw for 265 yards and four TDs in an impressive 34-0 shutout.
- What was said in that halftime speech for Blanchard? Lions ran crazy in the second half, sparked by, as usual, their defense. Blanchard had five interceptions against Bethany. Blanchard is not flashy but right now, that does not matter. At 6-5, it is over .500 for the first time this season.
- Turner Petersen of Heritage Hall continues to show why he should be one of the most sought after commodities in the state. A bum elbow didn’t allow him to play QB, so he all he does is catch passes and run a couple of times and tack on another three TDs to his ledger. Barry Sanders Jr. also had a nice 29-yard TD run. Heritage Hall and Bridge Creek should be a fun 2A scrap.
- Oh, and don’t forget about Chandler. Neal Bacon’s boys took a 50-0 lead in the first half. Same with Lincoln Christian who had a 42-0 lead at the break.
- My boy, Jason Kersey, will have much more on Miami’s OT win against Tulsa East Central. This isn’t March, but man, was that a bracket buster if I’ve ever seen one?
- And no, I’m not perfect. I am the Stooge who picked Porter to win Class B. Whoops, congrats to Depew on the win.
- Kudos to District B-1. I said it was the toughest district, and then wham, Garber, Ringwood, Canton and Laverne all dominate in first-round victories. Every now and then, I get something right.
We’re through round 1, what impressed/shocked you the most? And looking ahead, does any game top Guthrie/Booker T. in the second round? And now we’re only hours away from Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Couture, whoo hoo, I made it through the week.
The Stooges: Week 11
You thought we had forgotten? Um wait, I almost did with all the Blazers and MMA news happening this week. But you couldn’t make fun of the stooges if we had forgotten, now could you? Anyway, if every coach is saying teams’ are 0-0, can’t it be true for The Boneman as well? Seriously, need a little help here. Solid weeks by Ryan and Jason have them with the momentum. But now it’s time for the playoffs where anything can and likely will happen. On with the show…
Week 11
Broken Arrow at Owasso
Boneman: Owasso; Jason: Broken Arrow; Ray: Broken Arrow Ryan: Broken Arrow
Edmond Memorial at Norman North
Boneman: Ed Memorial; Jason: Norman North; Ray: Norman North; Ryan: Norman North
Shawnee at Lawton MacArthur
Boneman: Lawton Mac (LOCK); Jason: Shawnee; Ray: Lawton Mac; Ryan: Lawton Mac
Deer Creek at Guthrie
Boneman: Guthrie (it pains me to say so); Jason: Guthrie; Ray: Guthrie (LOCK); Ryan: Guthrie
Wagoner at Collinsville
Boneman: Wagoner; Jason: Wagoner; Ray: Wagoner; Ryan: Collinsville
Blanchard at Bethany
Boneman: Blanchard; Jason: Blanchard; Ray: Bethany; Ryan: Blanchard
Plainview at Bridge Creek (the battle of Jason’s boys)
Boneman: Bridge Creek; Jason: Bridge Creek; Ray: Bridge Creek; Ryan: Plainview
Lindsay at Davis
Boneman: Lindsay (Hamilton’s time to shine); Jason: Davis; Ray: Davis; Ryan: Davis
Cashion at Hennessey
Boneman: Hennessey; Jason: Hennessey; Ray: Hennessey; Ryan: Hennessey
Hominy at Commerce
Boneman: Hominy; Jason: Commerce; Ray: Commerce; Ryan: Commerce
Canton at Ryan
Boneman: Canton; Jason: Ryan; Ray: Ryan; Ryan: Ryan
Claremore Christian at Covington-Douglas
Boneman: C-Douglas; Jason: C-Douglas; Ray: CChristian; Ryan: C-Douglas
Last week: Boneman (8-4, 0-1); Jason (10-2, 1-0); Ray (7-5, 1-0); Ryan (10-2)
Overall: Ryan (88-29); Ray (87-30, 8-2);Jason (79-38, 8-2); Boneman (75-42, 5-5)
El Reno gives as much as it takes — and vice versa
By Justin Harper
jharper@opubco.com
In Thursday’s paper I wrote about El Reno’s turn around from a 3-7 team in 2007 to an 8-2 team in 2008. But in doing some number-crunching for the story I noticed an amazing trend: In terms of yards and points, the Indians give as much as they take — and vice versa.
Actually, if you looked at stats alone and didn’t see the scores to El Reno’s games this season the only logical conclusion would be that every game was a tie.
Let’s start out talking about rushing stats. The Indians have run for 933 yards and allowed 916. That’s an average of 93.3 yards for El Reno and 91.6 yards for the opponent. After 10 games, there’s less than two yards difference.
Now let’s look at passing. The Indians have thrown for 1,091 yards and allowed just two yards more, 1,093. That’s just amazing. El Reno averages 109.1 yards a game and the opponent 109.3. Since the rushing and passing numbers are so close, obviously the total offense stats will be similar —2,024 yards for El Reno, 2,009 for the opponent. That equates to less than two yards difference by average — 202.4 for El Reno, 200.9 for foes.
But that’s not the end of the similarities. Taking a look at the scores you see that
Everybody’s 0-0 right now…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times this week. Player, coach, you name it.
“Everybody’s 0-0 right now.”
Some nuggets not fit to print: Westmoore head coach Mike Whaley on his team’s chances at undefeated Mustang: “Everybody remembers Appalachian State beating Michigan. There are chances for upsets.”
Most interesting class in both the first round and overall is definitely 5A. Guthrie vs. Deer Creek and Shawnee at Lawton Mac are first round games?
If anyone cares, here are my semifinals for each class:
6A: Mustang vs. Jenks; Midwest City vs. Union. Final: Jenks vs. MWC. Winner: MWC.
5A: Tulsa East Central vs. Booker T.; Carl Albert vs. Lawton MacArthur. Final: Booker T. vs. Lawton Mac. Winner: Booker T.
4A: McGuinness vs. Grove; Glenpool vs. Broken Bow. Final: Grove vs. Glenpool. Winner: Glenpool.
3A: Tuttle vs. Cascia Hall; Purcell vs. Checotah. Final: Cascia Hall vs. Checotah. Winner: Checotah.
2A: Chandler vs. Kingfisher; Heritage Hall vs. Lincoln Christian. Final: Chandler vs. Heritage Hall. Winner: Chandler
A: Woodland vs. Dewar; Stroud vs. Hennessey. Final: Dewar vs. Stroud. Winner: Stroud.
B: Porter vs. Weleetka; Davenport vs. Ringwood. Final: Porter vs. Davenport. Winner: Porter.
C: Shattuck vs. Corn Bible; Thackerville vs. Maud. Final: Shattuck vs. Thackerville. Winner: Shattuck.
Then again, look at my Stooges record. It’s nothing to write home about. Should be a lot of fun, though.
Mustang’s offense as prolific as ever
By Matt Patterson
If there’s one reason Mustang has a shot at its first undefeated regular season in school history, look no further than the ever-productive Broncos offense.
Mustang has scored 30 or more points in 8 of their first 9 games. The one time they didn’t reach the 30 point plateau came against Edmond Santa Fe, but Mustang still won that game 27-26.
How does that compare with the last 2 seasons? Fairly favorably. Mustang averaged 24 points last season and 42 points per game during their 2006 season.
Midwest City’s Stewart feeling better
By Matt Patterson
Midwest City linebacker Kameron Stewart said he was feeling better late Thursday afternoon after he suffered a knee injury during the Bombers’ Week 9 game with Norman. Stewart left the stadium on crutches but said he was no longer using them Thursday.
Stewart said he would know more about his injury Monday when he visits the doctor. The senior has 84 tackles and 4 sacks this season for undefeated Midwest City.
