We remain undefeated. We remain in first place in the West division. Yet, I feel the need to complain, nay, bitch.
Why?
Because I’m spoiled by all the winning? I don’t know. All I do is pace in front of the tube as the game unfolds. I scowl. I frown. I utter “Come on” quite often during the game. I seem unreasonable.
Yet, I believe we could play a perfect game. The Aztecs have the defensive talent to keep 0 on the board for all four quarters (just as the boys did during the third and fourth quarters against the Rebels). Perhaps a shutout will shut me up.
As for the game, Quest Truxton actually returned punts. He gained 54 yards on the 5 he returned. A pleasant return to last year. Run, Quest, run. Speaking of running, Rashaad Penny (27/170), Juwan Washington (10/95) and Chase Jasmin (introducing himself during the fourth quarter with 5/29 and his first Aztec touchdown) proved the offensive line is getting better.
Mikah Holder had his best game to date with 9 catches for 144 yards and a whole lot of running after catching the football.
Of note was Isaac Lessard starting in place of Nick Bawden at fullback. Did Nick have a bad week of practice? Joe Salcedo also started for the first time this year. Let us color this development as “depth”.
Noble Hall, Sergio Phillips, Myles Cheatum, Dakota Turner and Damon Moore are cycling well through the three defensive linemen spots. Not a bit of drop off among those five. Well done.
I was pleased to see Jeff Horton insert second and third depth chart guys with 4:27 remaining. Nothing beats road experience.
Bowl eligible already. Who knew?
6-0/2-0. Go, Aztecs.
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