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Post by Agent Orange on Oct 26, 2014 15:57:56 GMT -7
If your a Bulldog or Rocket fan, you take note of this game every year on the schedule. This game happens to fall on Oct 31 Halloween Night, as a side note Artesia moved trick or treating to Nov 1 to not conflict with those interested in attending the game in Roswell, I believe we are the only town in Southeastern NM, maybe NM to do this, it raises some eyebrows to some but shows the passion the community has for our student athletes. That's not the only thing of significance Friday Night, both teams come in highly ranked in Class 5A, Goddard #3 and Artesia #2. The Bulldogs and Rockets are both 7-1 on the year and this game will ultimately determine the District Champion and top seeding in the State Playoffs. What usually is a clash between NM Coaching legends Cooper Henderson and Sam Jernigan has also changed, with Jernigan moving on after last season, with longtime assistant Mike Whalen taking over the reins. Goddard has dominated the series as of late, with Artesia last win coming in the 2010 State Semi-Finals en route to our 27th State Title. 2013 Regular Season 28-14 2012 Regular Season 49-142011 State Semi-Finals 21-102011 Regular Season 21-142010 State Semi Finals 38-292010 Regular Season 20-39
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Post by Agent Orange on Oct 30, 2014 11:42:57 GMT -7
Is everybody holding their breath for this one or what? lol
I'll say this, probably our best year to compete with Goddard since 2010, but like 2010 it's the Playoff game you really want, if a rematch occurs it would be in Bulldog Bowl if that happened, not the end of the world if we lost but it's time for a win imo.
I think we can score some points, but we will need to be stout on defense, that's what I'm unsure of, if our defense can slow them down on the ground I like our chances, if we can't stop them, then I would expect another Goddard Victory.
I am taking the Bulldogs though, I think they can do it.
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Post by sixty on Oct 30, 2014 13:11:19 GMT -7
SEEMS WE HOLD DOWN THE EDGES OK ITS THAT RUN STRAIGHT UP THE MIDDLE THAT GETS US. THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE GAMES WHERE THATS ALL THE OTHER TEAM COULD DO TO GET YARDS. STRAIGHT UP THE MIDDLE. IT MIGHT TURN OUT LIKE THE ALAMO GAME WHO EVER GETS THAT ONE TURN OVER, OR THE ONE BIG STOP TO CHANGE POSSESION MIGHT BE THE WINNER. EITHER WAY CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW IT TURNS OUT.
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Post by BGP on Oct 30, 2014 21:33:28 GMT -7
Go get 'em Bulldogs, you can beat these rockettes, we all know you can!!!
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Post by Charliedog on Oct 31, 2014 6:57:52 GMT -7
THE NATION......THE BULLDOG NATION
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Post by GoDogs on Oct 31, 2014 20:50:32 GMT -7
Way to go, Dogs!
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Post by bdogfan on Oct 31, 2014 20:54:32 GMT -7
Now I was holding my breath on this one Agent Orange. I understand Belen beat Centennial. Maybe just maybe Artesia will be number 1 in the polls? Who knows?
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Post by mikem on Oct 31, 2014 21:03:28 GMT -7
Belen won
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Post by Agent Orange on Oct 31, 2014 21:11:15 GMT -7
Now I was holding my breath on this one Agent Orange. I understand Belen beat Centennial. Maybe just maybe Artesia will be number 1 in the polls? Who knows? Artesia wins 20-13. We should be Bdogfan I think, Centennial now has a loss to a 5A team, Artesia has no losses to 5A and with wins over Goddard and Belen. Good win tonight we needed it, but as we know means absolutely nothing if your not holding the Blue Trophy at the end. Good chance we face them again I think. I got #1 Artesia #2 Belen #3 Centennial #4 Goddard #1 will face #4 in semi finals most likely, unless they slight Goddard and move a Aztec or someone else at 4
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Post by gitrdone on Oct 31, 2014 21:36:55 GMT -7
Congratulations on a great win to all players, coaches and fans. The Dogs ROCKED the Rockets! Bulldogs are just a better team. Could have scored a couple more on them.
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Post by bdogfan on Oct 31, 2014 22:16:54 GMT -7
How many rushing yards did Travis have tonight?
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Post by Rapid on Oct 31, 2014 23:29:44 GMT -7
How many rushing yards did Travis have tonight? Goddard was keying on Travis alot... I think he did good tonight...I saw one of Goddard player #50 kick Travis in the back while he were on the ground.That #50 was playing dirty football.
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Post by crispysdad on Nov 1, 2014 0:48:33 GMT -7
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Post by Rapid on Nov 1, 2014 6:00:25 GMT -7
Congratulations on a great win to all players, coaches and fans. The Dogs ROCKED the Rockets! Bulldogs are just a better team. Could have scored a couple more on them. Artesia fans really came out to support the team,it was real pack!
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Post by linus2727 on Nov 1, 2014 9:13:07 GMT -7
Thats no Lie. We showed up at 6:30 and barely had room to sit. Loved the support and how strong the defense was.
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Post by bdogfan on Nov 1, 2014 9:34:53 GMT -7
I heard via radio KSVP that Travis had 156 yards against the rockets
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Post by verbald on Nov 1, 2014 9:53:43 GMT -7
Just a few thoughts we played ok. We missed a couple of chances to score it really could have been 27 or 34 to 13 we have got to get those miscues ironed out. Defensively we had way too many missed tackles and arm tackles we cannot have that going forward on our run to #28 . But the one thing Im very proud of is the fans that showed up those boys feed off the crowd lets get this whole town fired up and ready to roll into the playoffs
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Post by Jades on Nov 1, 2014 10:01:11 GMT -7
Just a few thoughts we played ok. We missed a couple of chances to score it really could have been 27 or 34 to 13 we have got to get those miscues ironed out. Defensively we had way too many missed tackles and arm tackles we cannot have that going forward on our run to #28 . But the one thing Im very proud of is the fans that showed up those boys feed off the crowd lets get this whole town fired up and ready to roll into the playoffs While I don't really disagree with your thoughts here, I don't think it is the right time to be a glass is half empty kind of guy right now, That was a huge win and a great effort by these young men last night! That defense held Goddard to 7 points last night, I don't think you can ask for more than that! That scoring drive started on our end of the field after a turnover and long return. Those two interceptions don't happen and they might have pitched a shutout! The crowd was loud and proud, I wish we did that every week as fans but it's hard when you are whipping teams easily! Playoff atmosphere last night, Proud of these young men!
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Post by bdogfan on Nov 1, 2014 10:38:59 GMT -7
Getting ready for the third part of the season, R U?
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Post by Agent Orange on Nov 1, 2014 11:18:38 GMT -7
Just a few thoughts we played ok. We missed a couple of chances to score it really could have been 27 or 34 to 13 we have got to get those miscues ironed out. Defensively we had way too many missed tackles and arm tackles we cannot have that going forward on our run to #28 . But the one thing Im very proud of is the fans that showed up those boys feed off the crowd lets get this whole town fired up and ready to roll into the playoffs While I don't really disagree with your thoughts here, I don't think it is the right time to be a glass is half empty kind of guy right now, That was a huge win and a great effort by these young men last night! That defense held Goddard to 7 points last night, I don't think you can ask for more than that! That scoring drive started on our end of the field after a turnover and long return. Those two interceptions don't happen and they might have pitched a shutout! The crowd was loud and proud, I wish we did that every week as fans but it's hard when you are whipping teams easily! Playoff atmosphere last night, Proud of these young men! To me it's no secret we missed some chances, that opening drive when we were at the Goaline, ah man I was upset on that 4th down call. It's just one of those things, you make it you look a genius and you miss people will second guess the call. I thought Travis would have picked that up for sure. I thought the Defense really stepped up, we hold anybody to 13 points we should win every game this year. They should enjoy it, it's been awhile, but like you said to bring home #28 we will need to step it up some more especially for a rematch.
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