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DEL.ICIO.USThe dream ends in dramatic fashion
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sometimes, falling just a bit short can hurt more than getting blown out.
The Bulldogs lost 26-24 to Carver’s magical fourth quarter comeback.
Chamblee jumped to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a 64-yard by Darius Jones. A few timely penalties and turnovers helped Chamblee escape with a 10-6 lead at the intermission.
The Bulldogs owned the third quarter. Chamblee scored twice in the third to take a 24-6 lead, one 3-yard by Warren Norman and a 16-yard rush by Malcolm Beyah.
Still trailing by 18 points with about six minutes to go, Carver launched the fireworks. They began with a quick drive that ended in a 2-yard run by Furr and a failed two-point attempt.
The tiger executed an onside kick perfectly to get the ball back immediately. They proceeded to drive right down the field once again and get a full eight points to make it 24-20 Chamblee.
The Bulldogs finally got the ball back but could get little going. After seemingly going three and out, Chamblee temporarily spoiled the Tigers momentum by carrying out a fake punt for a fresh set of downs. But after two blown rushing attempts, Garrett William’s third down pass attempt fell incomplete after Warren Norman stumbled over a referee.
The Tigers obtained ball once more with enough time to put together another quick striking drive. After initially moving the ball well, Carver floundered around the 50-yard line and dug themselves into a fourth and long situation. That is when Foreston made a game saving grab to put the Tigers on the 7-yard line. Furr scored the go-ahead touchdown two plays later to smash Chamblee’s championship aspirations.
Carver just seemed like the team destined to move on to the finals. Between Warren Norman falling over the referee and Carver’s otherworldly onside kick, Carver obtained the breaks they needed to become victorious. However, the win was not just good luck. The Tigers showed why they are so dangerous by posting big play after big play. Also, Carver continually went to “the living mismatch”, Jarmon Foreston, when they needed answers. Foreston ended up with 222 yards and two touchdowns through the air.
Chamblee offense stalling in the fourth quarter proved costly. By letting up off the gas, Chamblee’s usually relentless offense gave Carver a chance to steal the momentum and put together one last effort. This momentum proved to be overwhelming when Chamblee was stuffed on its last real drive.
Although it will not be easy to forget, this semifinal loss should not take away anything from Chamblee’;s terrific season. The Bulldog’s coaching staff did a phenomenal job with preparation and motivation all season. Special recognition needs to go to the great play calling of head coach Jim Showfety which one Chamblee quite of few games. Most of all, the players, especially the seniors, need to be congratulated for taking all of Chamblee on an exciting ride.
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By Andrew
December 18, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this
Great story on a tough loss. Of note, Carver won the state championship and had the largest O and D lines of any team in the Georgia State playoffs.