Yesterday's game was about what I expected -- Washington U has an outstanding defense, does a lot of different things to disguise what they're doing. I really liked their LBs, especially Fade Oloukun. With the wind as strong as it was, it played into a defensive struggle. WashU played its game -- defend, play field position and try to get a turnover and be opportunistic. It nearly worked, but FC's offense began clicking late.
The West-to-Butler TD with :17 left was a thing of beauty, even if it wasn't caught by the intended receiver. Butler ran a post, went up & got it, splitting the safeties and getting to the goal line. I've been impressed with his play in the last few weeks of the year. With FC down a couple of receivers, it's opened up opportunities, and Kendal Butler especially has stepped up of late. I was expecting the Griz to try to get into FG range and have Wood put it through to end it.
Franklin defense was outstanding yesterday -- forced a lot of 3-and-outs, WashU really didn't get into much offensive rhythm, and Zach Corpe had one of the most impressive INTs I've seen, an athletic, lay-out, diving snare in one-on-one coverage that set up FC's first TD.
Going to be a tough one in Whitewater on Saturday, but I like this team a lot. It's a heck of an accomplishment to make the tourney four straight years, but a tremendous one to get to the Round of 16 three straight (and 4 times in 6 years).
The West-to-Butler TD with :17 left was a thing of beauty, even if it wasn't caught by the intended receiver. Butler ran a post, went up & got it, splitting the safeties and getting to the goal line. I've been impressed with his play in the last few weeks of the year. With FC down a couple of receivers, it's opened up opportunities, and Kendal Butler especially has stepped up of late. I was expecting the Griz to try to get into FG range and have Wood put it through to end it.
Franklin defense was outstanding yesterday -- forced a lot of 3-and-outs, WashU really didn't get into much offensive rhythm, and Zach Corpe had one of the most impressive INTs I've seen, an athletic, lay-out, diving snare in one-on-one coverage that set up FC's first TD.
Going to be a tough one in Whitewater on Saturday, but I like this team a lot. It's a heck of an accomplishment to make the tourney four straight years, but a tremendous one to get to the Round of 16 three straight (and 4 times in 6 years).