Junior Varsity Update

`We got to travel to the beautiful city of Albany, Mo last night for the game. By the way, it is quickly becoming football weather especially when the sun goes down. As I look across the field to our bench, there are two extra players on the sideline. I'm thinking it may be a long night. Anyway Brandon played the whole game at quarterback and at half time it's 16-0 Gallatin. That's a good thing but still close. Anyway, after I don't remember, 7 or 8 maybe more turnovers on Albany the final score was 48-6 Gallatin. Way to Go Bulldogs! They are really starting to find their comfort zone and play together as a team. By the way Albany is a pretty town, you just can't get there from here easily. Yes Chad is playing 8th grade football, but they are still in the building stage. We'll talk more about them next year. They are going to scrimmage against the Jr. Varsity the next couple of weeks. That should be a real learning experience for them. Brother against brother. Glad I won't be there.

Brandon Starting QB for JV

Okay please indulge me as a Nana! Last night Brandon my oldest grandson started as Quarter Back for Gallatin Junior Varsity game. I'm not sure who was more nervous, Brandon, his Mom, his Nana, or if he would admit it his Dad. We all knew he could do it and what we saw was evidence of that. He showed leadership, poise, maturity and most of all humility. How cool is that. Here are some pictures (somewhere) his mom took. I never know where they will show up. Oh yes by the way, Gallatin won 56 to 20 against Mid Buchanon.

Of course no one can play the game by themselves and Brandon knows that. His line protected him, his receivers scrambled for him and his running backs found the holes to run through. They played a great game. Congratulations Gallatin Bulldogs.

Gallatin Football

Okay so we got off to a great start - Things have not gone so well the last two weeks. We lost to South Harrison and last Friday night we played in a down pour at Dearborn and lost. I'm not sure the shot gun formation was made for the rain. They play hard and made some good plays. One great interception against Bethany for a good gain. But such is life and there are times things just don't go our way. It's how we take our lessons and learn from it that counts.

Last night, Tuesday was the 8th grade game. Their first of the season. They played against Hamilton and also lost. They sure didn't look like 8th graders I remember. There are some good athletes in this class. With more playtime experience they will be something to be reckoned with in High School. I think Chad got to play every down and I'm sure he was loving it. He has looked so forward to football starting. I just pray we don't have any serious injuries to anyone this year. So hopefully I will have better news next week. Oh yes and after football we have wrestling season. No rest for the grandparents! lol We are going to have to get creative with gas prices the way they are. Praise the Lord there is only one more game that's very far to drive. From Gallatin that is, Nana lives in Cameron. Oh well, what we won't do for our grandkids.