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Anonymous wrote:I noticed that Robinson Boys were removed from the back of the end zone as they were assembling to do their prefame ritual: warm up, stretch, raise their American flag and Ram Flag, hoot and holler while the Girls game (Robinson vs. West Springfield) were still playing their Region Semifinal game. Robinson players were NOT happy to be told to move outside of the track until the girls game was over.
They could be heard cussing and swearing, voicing their displeasure.
An interruption to their pregame routine, perhaps got them out of focus for their game? Mental focus, or lack thereof, is huge. Did it throw Robinson Boys off a little?

Not a sermon, just a thought.

They can blame their AD for that. HS rules are clear, no net behind the goal, no assembly behind the goal. Kid got killed in CA 4-5 years ago on an errant shot while playing behind the goal during a game. If they’ve been doing it before, they’ve been in violation for a while as I don’t recall a net back there. That would have to be on their Administration, AD and coaches, if they’ve been allowing it. Sounds like playoff officials actually knew the rule if coaches and AD didn’t, the school has some bigger questions to answer and some personnel decisions to make, as safety has to be a top concern.

Anonymous wrote:I noticed that Robinson Boys were removed from the back of the end zone as they were assembling to do their prefame ritual: warm up, stretch, raise their American flag and Ram Flag, hoot and holler while the Girls game (Robinson vs. West Springfield) were still playing their Region Semifinal game. Robinson players were NOT happy to be told to move outside of the track until the girls game was over.
They could be heard cussing and swearing, voicing their displeasure.
An interruption to their pregame routine, perhaps got them out of focus for their game? Mental focus, or lack thereof, is huge. Did it throw Robinson Boys off a little?

Not a sermon, just a thought.

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Anonymous wrote:The officiating errors stated above are accurate and primarily from the same official who did not have a great night. That being said, Lake Braddock came to play and got contributions from more than the usual suspects. They took it to Robinson and made Robinson play catch up and ultimately came up a goal short. Robinson looked the role of a great team throughout the season, but great teams are able to overcome adversiity whether from officiating or other factors. Congrats to LB on making the program relevant again. The Rams graduate a lot of top level talent, but the cupboard isn't bare and I'm sure they will be in the mix again next year. Look forward to seeing how the next two weeks play out.

Well said.

Anonymous wrote:The officiating errors stated above are accurate and primarily from the same official who did not have a great night. That being said, Lake Braddock came to play and got contributions from more than the usual suspects. They took it to Robinson and made Robinson play catch up and ultimately came up a goal short. Robinson looked the role of a great team throughout the season, but great teams are able to overcome adversiity whether from officiating or other factors. Congrats to LB on making the program relevant again. The Rams graduate a lot of top level talent, but the cupboard isn't bare and I'm sure they will be in the mix again next year. Look forward to seeing how the next two weeks play out.

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Anonymous wrote:Lake Braddock 12
Robo 11
Final

Biggest upset/choke job since…?

It was an upset but not choke job. LB is a solid team, not deep but they have some superb outside shooters. Robo didn't play their best at times but came back and had a few chances to tie at the end of the game. Worst referees seen this year - WALAO should review the game film and suspend these refs from any further postseason games. Good luck to LB in future games.

I call BS. Robinson has been getting home cooking from refs in all sports for years. Sounds like they just had an unbiased crew on hand that didn't put up with their antics for once and the lambs couldn't handle it.

Where you there? Does the unbiased ref fistbump and chat it up with the visiting team during the game and go to their sideline for water at breaks between quarters? Fastbreaks were stopped twice because ref blew "inadvertent whistle" for mistaking an offsides call while clear offsides (players jumping, yelling to point it out) are overlooked - how hard is it to count to 4? After TO called with possession on the defensive side, team takes possession of ball 10 yards across midline preventing any ride from taking place? Slashing penalty without slashing for one team while a brush is called a slash. Delay of game without delay of game penalty. Teams and fans expect competent refs especially during playoffs. Good luck to all teams still in it.

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Anonymous wrote:Lake Braddock 12
Robo 11
Final

Biggest upset/choke job since…?

It was an upset but not choke job. LB is a solid team, not deep but they have some superb outside shooters. Robo didn't play their best at times but came back and had a few chances to tie at the end of the game. Worst referees seen this year - WALAO should review the game film and suspend these refs from any further postseason games. Good luck to LB in future games.

I call BS. Robinson has been getting home cooking from refs in all sports for years. Sounds like they just had an unbiased crew on hand that didn't put up with their antics for once and the lambs couldn't handle it.

Anonymous wrote:Could be but it is pretty wide open now. Either Battlefield or Patriot should be in the finals on one side of the bracket. I could see Yorktown, Lake Braddock, or Madison on the other side (with WestPo and Langley being longer shots). Any of those three could beat Battlefield or Patriot on the right day.

Anonymous wrote:Could be but it is pretty wide open now. Either Battlefield or Patriot should be in the finals on one side of the bracket. I could see Yorktown, Lake Braddock, or Madison on the other side (with WestPo and Langley being longer shots). Any of those three could beat Battlefield or Patriot on the right day.