Usher being called ‘hero’ for helping to stop Antioch TN church shooter

September 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.wsmv.com/story/36441230/engle-being-called-hero-for-helping-stop-antioch-church-shooter

 

Caleb Engle, the 22 year old parishioner who went to his vehicle to get his gun during yesterday’s church shooting. (WSMV Photo from his Facebook profile)

ANTIOCH, TN (WSMV-Nashville.  Please click on the link for the full story and other stories and videos regarding this tragedy. Here is an excerpt below.)

Robert Caleb Engle is being hailed as a hero after helping to stop the accused gunman during the shooting at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch on Sunday.

Robert Caleb Engle is being hailed as a hero after helping to stop the accused gunman during the shooting at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch on Sunday.

According to police and witnesses at the scene, Engle, who is an usher at the church, confronted the accused shooter, Emanuel Kidega Samson. Engle was then pistol-whipped by Samson. The two got into a scuffle before Samson shot himself in the chest.
Engle, who has a carry permit, went out to his car to get a gun, despite suffering a head injury.

Engle then went back inside the church to confront Samson and held him at gunpoint until authorities arrived.

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Illinois second worst in state debt, worst in taxpayer trust

September 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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(Greg Bishop, Illinois News Network.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Got $50,000 laying around you can hand over to the state? Illinois taxpayers owe that much in debt racked up by state government.

Government finance watchdog Truth In Accounting’s latest Financial State of the States report shows only nine states are free of state debt. The rest, including Illinois, are putting their taxpayers in debt considerably

Among the nine states that have no taxpayer debt is Illinois neighbor Iowa, which comes in at No. 9 with a taxpayer surplus of $500. Wyoming came in at No. 3 with a taxpayer surplus of $20,500, behind Alaska’s $38,200 and North Dakota’s $24,000.

 

 

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Severin Visits School for National Keep Kids Creative Week

September 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Press Release from the office of State Representative Dave Severin

 

JOHNSTON CITY, IL – On Friday, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) visited a fourth grade music class at Lincoln Elementary School in Johnston City. The visit took place to bring awareness to National Keep Kids Creative Week, which occurs once a year during the third week of September.

After watching his son and now grandsons grow up, Rep. Severin knows that creativity comes easy to all kids.

“Being able to express your creativity is one the many fun aspects of being a kid.” Severin said, “As I have watched my son and now grandsons grow up over time, it makes me believe creativity just comes so naturally to children. From the art projects brought home from school to musical performances, you really see how they all are overflowing with creativity.”

Creativity may come natural to kids but Rep. Severin knows it is important that we are continually supporting and cultivating it in schools.

“It is important that our schools continue to foster creativity in our kids through music, art, and other creative programs, otherwise it will be lost on them sooner than we think.” Severin said “The best ideas come from dreamers, and as far as I am concerned you can never have too many good ideas, so it is important to recognize National Keep Kids Creative Week and promote creativity in all our kids.

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50 Influencers of Rend Lake College: Jim Hinman, a Lasting Legacy

September 24, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Reece Rutland – Rend Lake College Public Information

Jim Hinman made a difference. It’s just what he did. The former Tri-County Electric Cooperative General Manager went out of his way to improve the life of those in his community, and while his involvement with Rend Lake College was brief in comparison to his peers on the 50 Influencer list, his impact and the lasting difference it continues to make is not only influential but down right inspirational.

Hinman was a member of the Rend Lake College Foundation Board in its formative years from 1988 to 1992. He was Foundation Chairman in 1989 and 1990, and during his tenure the Foundation raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the college, primarily through student scholarships.

He was only the second person to receive RLC Foundation Emeritus status and was presented with a painting of his race horse in December 1993.

After stepping away from the Foundation, Hinman was eventually brought back to RLC when he was appointed during a special meeting on Dec. 30, 1994, to fill the seat vacated when Olie Musgrave moved out of the district. Hinman was then elected unopposed to the unexpired four-year term in November 1995.

Unfortunately, tragedy struck. On May 30, 1996, at the age of 52, Hinman passed away following complications from two liver transplants.

The community, as a whole, had lost a champion.

In 1995, he was named Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year.” At the time, Hinman had been General Manager at Tri-County Electric Cooperative for 10 years, after having become Office Manager in 1973 and Assistant Manager in 1981.

Prior to coming to Mt. Vernon, Hinman was a Cost Accountant for North American Rockwell in Columbus, Ohio. Hinman was generally regarded as a quiet but extremely effective leader in the business community. He was described by co-workers as an individual who cared dearly for his community and willing to volunteer many hours of his time for its betterment.
He also was active with the United Way of Jefferson County. He was Chairman of the Utilities Division in 1987-89, and also served as Co-Chairman of the Manufacturing Division.

Among his other accomplishments in the community, Hinman was a member of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce in 1986 and 1987, a member of the Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon starting in 1986 and its President in 1991-92 and a member of the Board of Directors of Boatmen’s Bank of Southern Illinois beginning in 1992.

Through the co-op, he promoted sending 11 area high school juniors each year on a week’s tour of the nation’s capital through the “Youth to Washington” program and supported Tri-County employees’ annual craft fair that has raised more than $18,000 for local organizations.

Professionally, Hinman was a member of the United Utility Supply Cooperative Board of Directors, serving 13 states; represented Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin on the Rural Electrification Administration’s Procedures Committee in Washington since 1992, was an Incorporating Director of the Illinois Cooperative Workers Compensation Group and had been a member of the Board of Directors of the Soyland Power Cooperative since 1985.

He was a graduate of Murray (Ky.) State University with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. He also graduated from Officer Candidate School and served in the U.S. Army from 1968-71, including a stint with the 46th Infantry Division during the Vietnam conflict.

Hinman’s dedication to improving lives though Foundation scholarships touched the lives of countless students and inspired several of his Foundation Board members to take up the call, creating a branching effect that leaves a legacy all its own.

But, in recognition of all he did, an endowed “Jim Hinman Scholarship” was established in 1996 after his death. A Resolution of Commendation presented to the family indicated Hinman was directly responsible for individually raising more than $750,000 for the Foundation, including his time as President when the organization conducted its first major capital campaign and as one of three Jefferson County chairs in the “Generations of Excellence” Campaign.

The resolution and the endowment ensure that Hinman’s name will be continuously tied to student success for many more years to come. A fitting legacy for a man so dedicated to seeing others succeed.

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One dead, at least six injured at a Chruch shooting in the Nashville, TN area

September 24, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.wsmv.com/story/36439559/1-killed-at-least-6-injured-at-antioch-church-shooting

ANTIOCH, TN ( Kyle Cooke, WSMV-TV.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

One person has been killed and at least six others have been wounded in a shooting at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch.

Police said the shooting occurred as church was dismissing at 11:15 a.m.

One woman was shot in the parking lot after she exited the building.

Police said one church member confronted the gunman and was pistol-whipped.

This man, who has a handgun carry permit, went to his car and retrieved his gun.

When he entered the church and confronted the gunman with the gun, the gunman shot himself.

Police said three women and three men, including the gunman, were taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The man who was pistol-whipped and another victim was transported to Skyline Medical Center.

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Salukis test FBS Memphis, but fall 44-31

September 24, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by John Lock – siusalukis.com

SIU quarterback Sam Straub throws out of the pocket over a Memphis defender

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Southern Illinois football team gave a highly touted Memphis team a fight, but the Salukis ultimately fell short, 44-31. SIU had a 21-17 lead at halftime, but Memphis outscored SIU 17-3 in the third quarter and held on for the win.

“I was proud of our guys,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said. “We didn’t come down here just to be proud of our effort and play it close and feel good. Really, we’ve never questioned this team’s effort. We knew they were going to come out here and play hard. They wouldn’t be travelling if they weren’t a guy that commits and plays hard and battles.”

Memphis was a 30-point favorite after beating nationally-ranked UCLA last weekend, and the Tigers came into the game ranked No. 31 in the FBS in both major polls. But Southern Illinois (2-1) dominated the Tigers in the first half. SIU rolled 78 yards on the opening drive of the game to set the tone. At the end of the first quarter, SIU had outgained Memphis 167-27.

“We started out hot. We just have to finish,” SIU safety Ryan Neal said. “That’s the thing about it. We’ve got to come out the canon and keep it on them. That’s the way you play the game.”

Memphis (3-0) controlled the second quarter and took a 17-14 lead; but with less than two minutes remaining before halftime, Sam Straub guided a five-play, 65-yard touchdown drive in less than a minute. Darrell James broke a tackle on the 33-yard touchdown reception, his second of the half. SIU led at the break, 21-17.

The Tigers won the game in the third quarter. They got the ball first and scored within 90 seconds. After an SIU 3-and-out, they scored again, this time a field goal to take a 27-21 lead.

Then, Southern controlled the ball for nearly nine minutes on its next possession, converting two fourth downs on a 16-play drive. But Memphis held Southern to a field goal, then immediately returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to take a 34-24 lead, its biggest of the game, with five second left in the quarter.

“On that drive, we only got three. Then they housed the kickoff. That’s tough to respond from, but I was happy with the way that we continued to come back and finish for four quarters,” Hill said

Memphis added a field goal to take a 37-24 lead, but the Salukis nearly came back to win anyway. Straub finished a 13-play drive with a touchdown pass to Jaylon Graham with five minutes to go. Southern’s defense appeared to get a defensive stop–which would have given SIU the ball back with a chance to win–but a facemask penalty was called on the play. Memphis took advantage of the break and punched in the touchdown to set the final score at 44-31.

The script felt familiar for SIU. Southern hasn’t been blown out of a game against an FBS opponent since a 35-3 loss at Illinois in 2010. But despite being close in every game since (SIU has outgaining its FBS foes cumulatively over those seven games), SIU fell to 0-7 in the so-called “guarantee games.” What this game in particular showed was that the Salukis can compete with a top-30 team in all of college football.

“We both put on our pads the same way. We both put on our helmets the same way. We both play football the same way. It really doesn’t matter,” Straub said of the FCS vs. FBS matchups. “We just try to come out here and compete and give it our all.”

Straub threw four touchdowns in the loss. Connor Iwema caught nine passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, and Raphael Leonard caught six passes for 70 yards. Defensively, Ryan Neal led the team with 10 tackles. Cody Crider(9), Kyron Watson (8 and a TFL) and Jeremy Chinn (7) also had big days on defense.

Southern Illinois opens conference play next weekend at home against Northern Iowa on Family Weekend. The Salukis are trying to snap a three-game losing streak against the Panthers. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., and tickets are available at SIUSalukis.com or by calling 877-SALUKIS.

 

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Rangers dominate the Redbirds on their homecoming

September 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Dunford

WEST FRANKFORT, IL –  My thoughts on this game were if Hamilton Page would pass for 250 yards plus the Benton Rangers would come away with the victory.  In my very unofficial stats he was 26-34 and passed for 323 yards, he also had 63 yards rushing on the afternoon.

FCHS homecoming queen Cali Wright presiding over Yesterday afternoon’s parade

The Rangers took advantage of five West Frankfort turnovers in the first half, and raced to a 28-0 lead at halftime, and went on to defeat the West Frankfort Redbirds this afternoon 47-14 this afternoon at Johnson Field in West Frankfort.  It was the 104th time these two teams have met, and I know it is about even over the years.  Benton has won the last three, and nine out of the last eleven.  It was also homecoming in West Frankfort,

On the first drive of the game the West Frankfort defense came out with some intensity as Benton was held to a six play drive, with Blake Engler picking up a big sack of Page rolling out of the pocket on 4th down and seven.

West Frankfort on the second play of their drive fumbles and gives the ball right back to the Rangers.

On a seven play drive Hamilton Page runs it in from seven yards at the 7:45 mark to put the Rangers on the board.  The extra point from Ian McMahon was good to put the Rangers up 7-0.

WF then gives it right back to Benton on the second play of the drive on another fumble.  The Redbirds get a quick stop.

After the Redbirds get the ball right back their ground game was effective.  On the first play of the drive QB Connor Eaton found Kyle Hammers for a 31 yard pass right off the bat.  That was the only yards the Redbirds would get in the air the rest of the day.  The Redbirds grind it out using their running game in eight more plays to  run out the clock in the first quarter with the score still being 7-0 Benton.

Immediately after the teams change sides, Eaton throws an interception.  A penalty riddled drive that was featured by a 36 yard run by Hamilton Page and the Redbirds take over own downs.

It then looks like WF is in business again with their ground game.  On the fifth play of the drive there is a Redbird fumble and Neal Carlton recovers deep in West Frankfort territory.

The Rangers have a quick three play drive with Page scoring another rushing touchdown with 5:26 to go in the first half.  The kick from McMahon was good to put the Rangers up 14-0.

The second play of the next drive, Connor Eaton was then intercepted  by Ty Gordon.

On a seven play drive Page has another run from five yards around the three minute mark of the first half, McMahon hits the extra point and it is 21-0 Benton.

On the first play of the next West Frankfort possession, Eaton is intercepted by Caleb Pemberton.  Then Page finds Cade Thomas for a 25 yard touchdown pass at the 1:28 mark of the first half.  The kick by McMahon was good and both teams go to the locker room with Benton up 28-0.

On the opening kickoff, Kyle Hammers has an awesome return that puts the Redbirds at the Ranger 15.  Madison Allen scores on a six yard run to get the Redbirds on the board.  The extra point failed and at the 10:44 mark of the third quarter, the score was 28-6, Rangers.

Page goes to the air and finds Joey Craig in the end zone on a very quick four play drive that Benton went to the air on.  The extra point was no good, and at the 9:51 mark of the 3Q the score was 34-6 Benton.

The teams exchange drives at West Frankfort puts together a good drive, Benton and West Frankfort exchange three and outs.

A punt that looked like it was from a Ranger deflection, gives Benton very good field position at the 22.  Blane Pankey rushes it in from the Redbird 18. The Kick from McMahon was good and the Rangers expanded the lead to 41-6 at the 3:45 mark of the third quarter.  It was starting to shape up like things could begin to get very ugly, and continuous clock was coming down the pike.

When the Redbirds get the ball back, Madison Allen rushes in for a 66 yard touchdown run on the third play of the drive.  Brendan Johnson runs in the two point conversion and the Redbirds cut into the huge Ranger lead 41-14.

Early in the 4th quarter, Hamilton Page rushes it in from the 18 to put the Rangers up 47-14, and that was the final on the afternoon.  Both teams began to mix and match starters and subs the rest of the way.

Benton Coach Bob Pankey had this to say about this afternoon’s win, “I can’t say enough about out our kids.  I thought they responded and bounced back well from last  week (the loss against Herrin). This group of seniors has played at a high level and in big games in multiple sports.” 

He also commented how receiver Bailey Hopson came up big for him and how he has improved throughout the year

West Frankfort Coach Brian Beery had this to say about this afternoon’s loss. “We did not execute, it is simple as that. They are a senior led team and they played like seniors.  We are a sophomore and junior led team and we played like sophomores and Juniors. 

Benton and West Frankfort have identical records of 1-1 in the SIRR Ohio, and 3-2 overall.  Benton hosts the Harrisburg Bulldogs on Friday, who were 34-14 winners at Massac County last night.  West Frankfort Travels to Murphysboro on Friday who fell to the Herrin Tigers 42-6 last night.

In the other game this afternoon the Vienna-Goreville Eagles defeated the Edwards County Lions, 19-13.

SCORE BY QUARTERS

Benton (3-2)(1-1)                     7     21     13     6   –  47

West Frankfort (3-2)(1-1)      0     0      14     0   –  14

Unofficial Stats

PASSING:

Benton:  Page 26-34  323, G.Gordon 1-2 4.  West Frankfort: Eaton 1-5, 31  2INT

RUSHING:

Benton:  Page 14-63, Pankey 6-29, Dunn 2-3.  West Frankfort, Allen 17-142, Eaton 15-58, Cooksey 4-17, Hammers 3-9

RECIEVING:

Benton:  Craig 5-89, Hopson 7-83, Thomas 5-49, Picklesmeyer 3-39, Stewart 2-35, Pankey 3-24 T. Gordon 1-4.   West Frankfort:  Hammers 1-31

TACKLES:  (assisted or unassisted)

Benton:  Pankey 8, Dunn 8, Carlton 7, Smothers 7,Sanders 3, Pemberton 3, Craig 2, Gordon 1, Stewart 1.  West Frankfort:  Souders 13, Brendan Johnson 10, Allen 7, Engler 6, Forgatch 6, Brock Johnson 5, VanZant 5, Cooper 4, Hammers 2, Kahl 2, Eaton 1, Croslin 1

 

 

 

 

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Sherry Isaacs – Thompsonville

September 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Sherry Lynn Isaacs, 57, of Thompsonville, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 8, 1960, to Larry and Carroll (Eldridge) Carter in Tucson, AZ. On June 17, 1977, she married Kenny R. Isaacs. Sherry was a loving daughter, wife, mother, nana, and aunt. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking. Sherry loving being outdoors and being with her grandchildren.

Sherry is survived by her loving spouse of 40 years, Kenny Isaacs; three children, Shawn Isaacs and wife Nikki of Thompsonville, IL, Jessica Lindhorst and husband Jeremy of Thompsonville, IL and Tiffani Woodring and husband Ike of Thompsonville, IL; six grandchildren, Ava and Maddie Isaacs, Hayden and  Rilynn Lindhorst and Skylar and Witlie Woodring; a sister and a brother, Terri Carter of West Frankfort, IL and Larry Carter and wife Melissa of Thompsonville, IL; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Ryan Isaacs; a sister, Pamela Brannan; a niece, Jennifer Brannan; her maternal grandparents, Floyd & Opal Eldridge; her paternal grandparents, Robert Carter and Edna Upton.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL. Visitation will be held Monday, September 25, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Burial will follow services at Jones Cemetery, Thompsonville, IL. In lieu of floral arrangements and other gifts, memorial contributions may be made in Sherry’s honor to Hospice of Southern Illinois, and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com

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Rauner vetoes cursive bill, citing ‘unfunded mandate’

September 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article174909606.html

SPRINGFIELD, IL – (Elizabeth Donald, Belleville News Democrat.  Please click on the link above.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Endless hours tracing loops on the page to learn cursive writing may or may not be on the way out, but they won’t be required by state law.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a bill that would have required all elementary schools to teach cursive writing before fifth grade. The governor vetoed the bill on Friday, pointing out that money for the curriculum was not included in the bill.

“This legislation constitutes yet another unfunded mandate for school districts that will not protect the health or safety of Illinois students,” Rauner said in his veto message. “If the General Assembly believes that cursive writing instruction should be required in elementary schools because it will improve student outcomes, it should be included in the Illinois State Learning Standards and funded accordingly.”

 

 

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Turkey Day Game Preview: Benton (2-2)(0-1) at West Frankfort (3-1)(1-0)

September 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Dunford

The Redbird football team and cheerleaders on their float in the Homecoming Parade. It is traditionally homecoming for the host school in the Benton-West Frankfort game.

 

The Benton Rangers and the West Frankfort Redbirds will be facing off in their traditional Saturday afternoon game on week five.

I have read several social media posts from both towns, concerned about the heat and the players’ safety Over the last several years, I can only think of one year that is was not blazing hot in this matchup.  It was two years ago, as it was overcast and in the 60’s.

It seems like the game is in the heart of “Indian Summer” in Southern Illinois.  It would take a lot of logistic work, but I think it would be awesome to play the game on Week 8.  There would be a better chance that it would be cooler.  It would also have a playoff feel to it.  It would be extra special if both teams were contending for a SIRR Ohio Division crown.

In the fourth quarter there were kids from both teams puking on the sidelines last year.  There were also a lot of leg cramps from dehydration.  There have been suggestions on social media to play the game tonight.  The problem would be getting officials on short notice.

The Rangers are coming off of a 52-22 loss to the Herrin Tigers.  For the second year in a row, the Redbirds are coming in off of an upset of the Harrisburg Bulldogs.  They were winners last week on the road at Taylor Field 37-21.

Here is what West Frankfort Coach Brian Beery had to say about the win at Harrisburg.  “Without a doubt getting the “W” against a very physical Harrisburg Team on the road was a huge accomplishment for this young Redbird Football Team. It is my hope we can build from this win, and continue to grow as a team.”

It is going to be a game of contrasting styles.  Benton likes to go to the air.  West Frankfort likes to run the ball.  Both defenses hit hard and are stingy.

Benton QB Hamilton Page has been throwing consistently for over 200 yards each game.  I have only watched the Rangers one time this year and that was on film against Carterville.  It seems like on the stat sheets there are about five receivers he throws to, with him hitting Joey Craig the most.

West Frankfort racked up over 400 yards on the ground against Harrisburg.  The faces has changed but the style of play hasn’t.  Instead of Brandon Berry and Justin Tomoanovich, it is Connor Eaton and Madison Allen.

I asked Benton Coach Bob Pankey his thoughts coming into the West Frankfort game and how the Rangers plan to attack the ground game.     “Except for the Herrin game, we have defended the run fairly well this year thus far. Our linebacker play has been good and I expect that to be the case Saturday. Obviously, Eaton allen Allen will be loads and we will have to tackle well and get 11 hats to the ball.”

“The West Frankfort offensive line is big (as usual) and their “1/2 Punch” of Eaton and Allen are as good as anyone in Southern Illinois. We will need to play sound, assignment conscious football, and tackle well. If we do that, I feel our offense will be able to do some things.”

I also asked Coach Beery his thoughts on the Rangers and how the Redbirds plan to defend the Benton air assault. “Benton will probably be the biggest challenge we’ve faced this season in terms of being attacked through the air. Teams have challenged our defensive linemen and linebackers, and as a result they have gotten better each week.”

“Benton will challenge our linebackers’ and defensive backs’ training this week. We will need to be sound in our coverage, and be tenacious in our pursuit of the ball when it’s in the air. We must make sure that Benton’s receivers pay for any catches they make. We can’t just tern this game into a 7-on-7 tournament. Also, Page must not be allowed to scramble, we must keep him contained to the pocket and be sound in our pass rush.”

I know I usually give you a prediction.  First I am not being wishy-washy here.  I have through out some numbers a lot of times writing basketball previews, and I am going to handle it this way.

There are two important numbers 250 and 350.  If Hamilton Page throws for over 250 yards, the Rangers will most likely pick up the win  If the Redbirds run for over 350 yards, they will most likely pick up the win.

When I was thinking about what to say this week, I also thought of the possibility these numbers might be achieved by both teams.

Coach Beery referred to it as a 7 on 7 tournament.  I was thinking Arena Football.  It might look like a basketball score.

As fans I think we are in for a dandy.  There will be some playoff implications.  I also think the winner will have the upper hand in finishing as high as second in the conference.  It will be an honor to cover the game.  I am looking forward to it and pumped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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