Saturday Night Football: Columbus 16 vs Homestead 32 FINAL

[ExplorerHomer2]

First quarter, Explorers drove solidly only to have a tipped pass turn into an INT. 3 and out for Broncos. Explorers next drive sees 7 on connection between Mendoza and Fitzgerald. Second drive for Explorers leads to a 40yd field goal. Next play, Broncos take kickoff return for 6. Missed PAT.

2nd quarter now. Good game here in Westchester.

 

Columbus 10 Homestead 6

Game here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/christopher-columbus-high-school-miami-fl/gam5b1c0bfe51

[DarterBlue2]

I am watching it live now. Thanks for reminding me. 

[DarterBlue2]

Live stream just went dead on me with Homestead inside the red zone. Hope I get it back, it seems to be a great game. 

[ExplorerHomer2]

Flea-flicker brings Broncos into Columbus red zone then stream dies. LOL

[ExplorerHomer2]

Broncos score on 4th down, but I missed the pass and completion. PAT good. 13-10 Broncos up

[DarterBlue2]

It has the makings of a great, competitive game. 

[ExplorerHomer2]

Columbus offense after looking hot earlier has cooled down a bit as they shift away from the pass to the run. Broncos play calling has been creative. Both Columbus and Homestead looking good against the run. Mostly big play in the secondary moving the needle. Good game. 1 min left in half. Broncos drive just outside red zone with 35 seconds left - TD pass to Mills again

PAT blocked

Broncos 19 Explorers 10

30 seconds left in half

[DarterBlue2]

Homestead takes a 19-10 lead with seconds left in the first half. They have exploited some weakness in Columbus's pass defense. 

[DarterBlue2]

Halftime.  Homestead leads by 9. From what I have seen so far, both teams are solid. Thinking way ahead, at this juncture, the Orlando area team that would give Columbus's defense the most trouble is Lake Mary with they high tempo passing offense.

If they met Columbus in the semifinals or finals, I could see a shootout in the region of the Apopka vs Cypress Bay final in 2012.

[DarterBlue2]

Homestead just did a very dumb thing. Interception a 4th down Columbus pass. So, instead of having great field position, they have terrible field position. Ball should have been batted away.

[DarterBlue2]

As an experienced QB, Mendoza just made a critical judgement error throwing a pick in the end zone, when the correct play was to throw the ball away. If Homestead can eat clock they likely win this game. Critical possession here for Homestead.  

[ExplorerHomer2]

Columbus looking at their first loss of the season barring a miracle.

Homestead drive ends in 6 more points. PAT good

3:00 left in 4th

Columbus 10 Homestead 26

[ExplorerHomer2]

Refs look like they trying to give us a miracle on this drive LOL

[ExplorerHomer2]

1:43 left, and too little too late with Mendoza to TE Blackburn. Columbus trails by 10

Columbus goes for 2, no good

Onside kick coming up

[ExplorerHomer2]

Onside fails.

Homestead came to play and make a statement. They did. Homestead could have kneeled it out but ended up scoring on a run play next posession. No excuses there. Coaches need to see the boys finish.

Explorers fall to 6-1. Central next week. We got a lot of coaching up to do to get ready for that. 

1:30 left

Homestead 32, Columbus 16

[ExplorerHomer2]

28 minutes ago, DarterBlue2 said:

As an experienced QB, Mendoza just made a critical judgement error throwing a pick in the end zone, when the correct play was to throw the ball away. If Homestead can eat clock they likely win this game. Critical possession here for Homestead.  

Agreed. This is the worst game I have seen him play in two seasons. No excuses though - the Homestead front has been giving him pressure all game.

[ExplorerHomer2]

gotta love my young broadcaster though. Trying to rationalize that we only need 2 TDs with successful 2-pt conversions. In 80 seconds. LOL

[ExplorerHomer2]

3 minutes ago, ExplorerHomer2 said:

Agreed. This is the worst game I have seen him play in two seasons. No excuses though - the Homestead front has been giving him pressure all game.

And he got banged up quite a bit. Eventually injured on our last series and left the game.

We don't really have a viable backup either. Coach Dunn really need to protect him better.

Let's hope everyone is healthy for next week and Mendoza in particular can shake off this poor performance.

[DarterBlue2]

12 minutes ago, ExplorerHomer2 said:

gotta love my young broadcaster though. Trying to rationalize that we only need 2 TDs with successful 2-pt conversions. In 80 seconds. LOL

Where their is life there is hope. UCF gave up 29 unanswered points late in the game last week to give Baylor the win. My wife was very upset being an alum. 

[Jambun82]

2 hours ago, ExplorerHomer2 said:

Refs look like they trying to give us a miracle on this drive LOL

Could you be a little more specific, please? 

[ExplorerHomer2]

5 minutes ago, Jambun82 said:

Could you be a little more specific, please? 

LOL. no.

[Jambun82]

3 minutes ago, ExplorerHomer2 said:

LOL. no.

Then keep your "opinions" of the officials or officiating to yourself, because you, similar to the vast majority of posters to this message board, are not qualified to rate or critique officials or officiating. 

[DarterBlue2]

2 minutes ago, Jambun82 said:

Then keep your "opinions" of the officials or officiating to yourself, because you, similar to the vast majority of posters to this message board, are not qualified to rate or critique officials or officiating. 

Do you know the man? How do you know he is not qualified?

[Jullian]

Broncos harassed QB all night. Plus pretty much shut down the run. Broncos outcoached explorers with innovative plays. Homestead had many big yardage plays including a kickoff return for a TD which ignited them. Columbus looked pedestrian for pretty much 2 qtrs. Looked like they panicked when they got behind. The faithful Explorer OL got manhandled. 

[FSULOVER]

10 hours ago, DarterBlue2 said:

Do you know the man? How do you know he is not qualified?

The nerve of people coming on a board like this and expecting to give their opinion.