OHS KOWBOYS 41 BUCHHOLZ 35

[Ray Icaza]

Credit to Bobcats for not quitting and continuing to battle.  More credit to the group of refs that helped them in that effort.  Enough said as the important thing was to survive and advance again on the road.  Another Monday.  GO KOWBOYS!!

[Jullian]

9 minutes ago, Ray Icaza said:

Credit to Bobcats for not quitting and continuing to battle.  More credit to the group of refs that helped them in that effort.  Enough said as the important thing was to survive and advance again on the road.  Another Monday.  GO KOWBOYS!!

Great win Ray. Congratulations! Maybe I’ll meet ya at the stadium next week! 

[Nulli Secundus]

Congrats Kowboys!  Good luck next week against West Boca.

[Ray Icaza]

3 minutes ago, Nulli Secundus said:

Congrats Kowboys!  Good luck next week against West Boca.

Anxious to get home to see how well they throw the ball as BUCHHOLZ ran it a total of 4/5 times but only twice out of a wildcat that was a designed run.   They passed virtually on every down and got lots of help with at least a half dozen PI’s to keep drive’s alive.

[Jambun82]

3 hours ago, Ray Icaza said:

Credit to Bobcats for not quitting and continuing to battle.  More credit to the group of refs that helped them in that effort.  Enough said as the important thing was to survive and advance again on the road.  Another Monday.  GO KOWBOYS!!

What are you referring too with the officials? 

[Ray Icaza]

8 hours ago, Jambun82 said:

What are you referring too with the officials? 

We have had our share of missed calls throughout the year, but so have other teams therefore I haven't had reason to be critical of the officiating this year.  Don't know the exact numbers, but yardage wise for penalties it was probably around 150 to 50.  More importantly, they called back 2 touchdowns and numerous other successful plays against our offense in critical moments to force a punt.  Meanwhile, when we did manage a 3rd down stop against them, we would get a PI (half a dozen this game) or a roughing the passer or something else helping them keep the ball and the drive alive.  They threw the ball the entire game (48 attempts), which was their strategy since they knew the run would not work, good for about 380 yards.  But you pick your poison and despite 5 TD passes he had 4 INT's along with 4 or 5 sacks.  Everyone knows holding can be called almost on any play, yet they never called it once against them the entire game with that many passing attempts with our side clearly seeing it being done.  I can sight other individual examples, but it is probably pointless and I am not suggesting the refs cheated, only that the calls seemed to be pretty one sided.  The result of this is the coaches had to keep the kids head in the game as when they continually feel the calls are against them it is demoralizing, but they did manage to fight thru it.  GO KOWBOYS!!

[MarkECannon]

I was hoping the Kowboys would get the win.  Looking forward to seeing them in Miami.  Just curious.  How was the condition of the field?  The way it is talked about I thought it might have been a positive for Osceola because of their strength in the trenches.

[Ray Icaza]

15 minutes ago, MarkECannon said:

I was hoping the Kowboys would get the win.  Looking forward to seeing them in Miami.  Just curious.  How was the condition of the field?  The way it is talked about I thought it might have been a positive for Osceola because of their strength in the trenches.

Pretty chewed up as others have pointed out.  Don't think it affected either team as they are used to it and we were able to run the ball effectively despite it.   Enjoyed meeting you during the OHS vs Jones game and maybe we will run into each other in Miami.  Funny thing is our 2 losses that possibly could have gone the other way are to the 7A finalist Lake Mary and 4A finalist Jones.  That sealed our fate as being a true contender for the 6A crown, but somehow we are managing to prove those naysayers wrong.  These last two victories to propel us there were against teams ranked higher than us as well as being on the road.  One last obstacle to overcome. 

[DarterBlue2]

24 minutes ago, Ray Icaza said:

Pretty chewed up as others have pointed out.  Don't think it affected either team as they are used to it and we were able to run the ball effectively despite it.   Enjoyed meeting you during the OHS vs Jones game and maybe we will run into each other in Miami.  Funny thing is our 2 losses that possibly could have gone the other way are to the 7A finalist Lake Mary and 4A finalist Jones.  That sealed our fate as being a true contender for the 6A crown, but somehow we are managing to prove those naysayers wrong.  These last two victories to propel us there were against teams ranked higher than us as well as being on the road.  One last obstacle to overcome. 

Ray, I believe a number of people discounted Osceola this year because of the disappointing year you had in 2023. Those not close to the program don't understand how bad the injury bug hit you last year. This year has been a more normal one for Osceola injury wise and your team is demonstrating what it can and could have done. 

Good luck new week. Due to my departure plans, I won't make the state finals this year. However, I will endeavor to watch most of the games via streaming.

BTW, I took the liberty of sharing your contact information with Mark. I hope you don't mind. 

[Ray Icaza]

6 minutes ago, DarterBlue2 said:

Ray, I believe a number of people discounted Osceola this year because of the disappointing year you had in 2023. Those not close to the program don't understand how bad the injury bug hit you last year. This year has been a more normal one for Osceola injury wise and your team is demonstrating what it can and could have done. 

 

Good luck new week. Due to my departure plans, I won't make the state finals this year. However, I will endeavor to watch most of the games via streaming.

 

 

 

BTW, I took the liberty of sharing your contact information with Mark. I hope you don't mind. 

Hope your relocation goes well and its been a pleasure making your acquaintance.  Every team that has had to battle physically during the last 2 weeks to get here is probably a bit banged up.  We are no different but will enter the final pretty much intact.  At least it won't be as cold as it was last night.

[DarterBlue2]

7 minutes ago, Ray Icaza said:

Hope your relocation goes well and its been a pleasure making your acquaintance.  Every team that has had to battle physically during the last 2 weeks to get here is probably a bit banged up.  We are no different but will enter the final pretty much intact.  At least it won't be as cold as it was last night.

No, it should not be given they are in Miami unless a powerful front comes through.

I think Osceola has the best chance of lifting a title of the three Orlando area teams, but I actually think all thee have realistic chances of winning. 

[Jullian]

3 hours ago, DarterBlue2 said:

No, it should not be given they are in Miami unless a powerful front comes through.

I think Osceola has the best chance of lifting a title of the three Orlando area teams, but I actually think all thee have realistic chances of winning. 

Agree……Should b all solid games. Good to see some new blood in the finals.