WOW, I had no idea what would get started when asking for "thoughts" on this game.
May I say this...I am not from this area but have found the pride that each community has for their High School's and teams to be an asset to living here (I have had some trouble finding many more assets, Low jobs, etc...). It does trouble me when discussions become personal attacks and our "kids" read our "threads".
I AM NOT pointing any fingers as I have been known to have a strong opinion at times!
I believe it to be a blessing that we have so many "teams" in our area that are VERY competitive as it makes for some great games. I grew up in an area where 1-2 perennial power houses thumped us EVERY year and it wasn't much fun. I remember going in at half down 63-0!!!
Just as a side note. I do Learn A LOT from reading the threads when "football" is discussed...