The Rebirth of a program
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 12:11 am
I think we gave Byrnes more of a fight than they wanted. I think a big turning point was our only turnover, a fumbled pitch when we were deep in Byrnes territory with the score tied at 14. Byrnes went down the field and scored after the turnover. The swing pass to the running back in the 4th was also huge as it set up Byrnes for a TD to go up two scores.
Aside from probably 5 plays, I thought out defense was phenomenal. Young is a great QB . Not sure how he got out of some of the situations he was in, but we needed to do a better job of wrapping him up and finishing the sack.
We lost to a better team in Byrnes. There's no shame in that. I wish them the best of luck the rest of the way. Great program. They are where we want to be. After tonight, I don't think we are far off. We'll see them again, hopefully soon.
Unfortunately I doubt a Sumter vs Byrnes regular season series is going to happen, so we will probably only see these guys again if we make it to a state championship game.
Sumter's entire defensive line is returning next year, which will be a scary thought for lower state teams. I feel confident in saying that our defensive line will be among the best in the state next year.
Sumter fans showed up tonight and didn't disappoint. A lot of us left with smiles on our faces knowing that we were in the game with not only the #1 team in the state, but a national powerhouse. Also, Coach Mark Barnes is putting his stamp on this program. 10 wins and a region championship for the first time since 2009. I believe Sumter football is back, and will be here for a while. Nasty defense. Power run game. We had no passing game this year, but I believe we'll work on that in the offseason with our sophomore QB...of course, after he helps us defend our basketball championship.
Well...at least I don't have to choose between going to a football game or basketball game next Friday.
Aside from probably 5 plays, I thought out defense was phenomenal. Young is a great QB . Not sure how he got out of some of the situations he was in, but we needed to do a better job of wrapping him up and finishing the sack.
We lost to a better team in Byrnes. There's no shame in that. I wish them the best of luck the rest of the way. Great program. They are where we want to be. After tonight, I don't think we are far off. We'll see them again, hopefully soon.
Unfortunately I doubt a Sumter vs Byrnes regular season series is going to happen, so we will probably only see these guys again if we make it to a state championship game.
Sumter's entire defensive line is returning next year, which will be a scary thought for lower state teams. I feel confident in saying that our defensive line will be among the best in the state next year.
Sumter fans showed up tonight and didn't disappoint. A lot of us left with smiles on our faces knowing that we were in the game with not only the #1 team in the state, but a national powerhouse. Also, Coach Mark Barnes is putting his stamp on this program. 10 wins and a region championship for the first time since 2009. I believe Sumter football is back, and will be here for a while. Nasty defense. Power run game. We had no passing game this year, but I believe we'll work on that in the offseason with our sophomore QB...of course, after he helps us defend our basketball championship.
Well...at least I don't have to choose between going to a football game or basketball game next Friday.
