Underdogs Page #8

Aquinas is really

gonna need a gut check

Just to prove

that they even belong

On the same field

with these vikings, sam.

Well, we're about to find out

Just moments away

from kickoff

As the teams take the field

for tonight's coin toss.

Little bobby burkett.

You're dead.

You just don't know it yet.

We'll see.

Don't even look at her,

farm boy.

You know,

you already lost her.

You just don't know it.

Heads.

Defer.

Hoover wins the toss,

And they have elected

to kick.

Well, the winning

has already begun.

All right, this is what

we worked for.

yeah!

This is what we want.

yeah!

So let's get it done, huh!

And the ball is in the air,

and we are underway.

Finley fields the ball

at the 4,

Looks for a lane,

makes a cut,

And is brought down

at the 18 yard line.

That lane turned into a wall

awfully fast, sam.

Number 12, bobby burkett,

leads his offense onto the field

For their first possession.

Number 84, star receiver

ben napier,

Lines up wide to the left.

I think burkett's

gonna have to

Toss that potato tonight, sam,

Or he's gonna get mashed

by this hoover defense.

Red 18.

Napier goes into motion.

Red 18. Hut!

And it's a pitchOut.

Napier blasted

by a hoover defender.

The ball is loose, and hoover

recovers at the 9 yard line.

I'm gonna tell you,

napier looks nervous.

I mean, that linebacker

was in the backfield

Like someone waiting

at a baggage claim.

Break.

Handon brings his team

To the line of scrimmage

Behind his massive

offensive line.

I don't think one of these

offensive road graders

Is under 260 pounds.

Single back! Single back!

This is gonna be

a whole lot easier

Than i thought.

Set. Hut!

Hut, hut, hut!

Handon takes the snap.

He drops back

And hits his tight end

for about five yards

Right over the middle.

That's his cousin,

bart handon.

And you know, these two

have hooked up

For 14 touchdowns

this season.

Green opposite.

Green opposite.

Set. Hut.

Handon fakes a handOff,

rolls out the the left,

And walks into the end zone

untouched.

Yes!

Are you kidding me?

I can't believe that.

They need bobby burkett to play

both sides of the field here.

Oh, is that it?

Yeah.

Last week you were

antiBurkett.

He's the best player

out there.

I wish he would marry

my daughter.

Oh, if he married your dau

Please.

Guys.

Make room for michelle.

Play smart.

Play tough.

Yes, sir.

Hey, how you doing?

Good.

How are they doing?

Not so good right now.

After a short pass

to napier,

Aquinas is looking

at third and 7.

Number 24, damien taylor,

is lined up to the left.

Hut!

Burkett takes the snap.

Taylor runs

a downAndln.

Burkett throws it.

Incomplete.

would have been a first down.

Well, it hit him in a bad

spotRight in the hands.

Damien taylor,

a transfer this year

To saint thomas aquinas, should

have really made that catch.

Well, you know,

he's shown flashes

Of bigPlay potential

all season,

But it's drops like this

that have been an issue.

break.

If aquinas doesn't

figure something out,

This could get very ugly

very fast.

Hut!

Yes!

Hoover's defense

has been suffocating.

Come on, ref!

Reggie streeter has been

All over the field.

I mean, he's going through 'em

Like they're particle board.

That's why they call him

"buzzsaw. "

Handon is feeling it now.

He hits his tight end

For their third touchdown

of the game.

This is where you're

seeing the difference

In size and speed

Between division i

and division iv teams.

I mean, i'm happy

for this game,

But this is

a complete mismatch.

Ooh, another dropped pass

by damien taylor.

Burkett's gotta

figure something out.

BenBen, come on, man,

you gotta get open.

I know, man, i'm trying.

I got no room.

Look, i know they're

doubleTeaming you out there.

Just find a spot, okay?

Just throw it long.

I'll be there, all right?

Aquinas is looking at

a second and 3,

And down 210.

Set.

Yellow 89.

Set, hut!

Burkett takes the snap...

Looks to his left at napier,

who makes a great cut,

And hits him on the slant.

Napier takes it in

for a touchdown.

Yeah!

All right, saint thomas is

lining up for the extra point.

The ball is snapped...

and hoover blocks the kick.

And it is halftime here

at the game of champions.

I'm pleased to welcome

hallOfFamer joe namath

Into the broadcast booth.

Joe, thanks so much

for coming in today.

How you doing?

Oh, man,

I'm happy to be here, sam.

I understand that you

and coach deantonio,

You guys go back

quite a ways, don't you?

Well, i've known vince

since he was a pipsqueak.

And i'll tell you what,

when he called, man,

There was no way

i was gonna miss this.

You think they're

gonna be able to get back

Into this thing at all?

You know, i was a quarterback

for a while,

And i know part of the job is

Instilling confidence

in your team.

I can tell you,

i got through to these guys.

I looked 'em in the eyes

and, uh

I know they believe

in themselves.

Well, it may take

a little bit more than that.

Yeah, well, never

underestimate the heart.

This team's not gonna

go away.

The knights are gonna be

in this game

Till the last whistle.

All right,

there you have it.

Legendary quarterback

joe namath

He believes saint thomas

can get back into this thing

In the second half.

They're playing dirty

out there.

And the refs ain't

calling nothin'.

I don't want to hear that.

Nobody cares

who cheats you.

Whoever makes the most plays

wins.

Defense, 11 men tackle

the ball.

Ends and backs, i need you

to fight your routes hard,

Even when i don't call

your number.

You're gonna be

telling this story

20 years from now

to your kids.

How do you want it to end?

Bring it in.

Pack your guards.

Control the line now.

Come on.

Bring it in. Bring it in.

You guys gotta savor this.

One, two, three.

knights!

If you're just tuning in,

the knights are down 216,

Despite a great talk

by legendary quarterback

Joe namath.

Well, you know,

joe namath

Could be on that field

tonight

Playing for the knights.

It would still be 216.

Hoover is that good.

340...

It's third and short

As handon lines up

under center.

defense, defense...

Defense.

Hut!

He hands off to bower,

Who's met at the line

of scrimmage

By jordan kroger.

Aquinas is finally getting

some pressure on handon.

Let's go, hoover!

They are three divisions

lower than us.

You are the champions.

Let's prove it!

Yeah!

Bring it in!

Yeah!

We gotta take out big mack

So we can get to burkett

once and for all.

What do you want me

to do about it?

Fat boy's got

a temper.

Light the fuse.

Red 22. Red 22.

Hut!

Burkett takes the snap,

drops back

And fires to napier.

Incomplete.

That should have been

a late hit.

I don't see a flag.

You better stay down,

If you know

what's good for you.

oh, big man.

Is that all you got, boy?

Come on,

Show me what you got.

Hey, justin, keep your head.

Come on. Come on.

Huh? Huh? Huh?

What are you looking at, ref?

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