Sunday, October 28, 2007

Offensive balance powers O-G

Ottawa-Glandorf could run with Logan Kaufman.
O-G could pass with Jake Meyer.
That was the difference in O-G's 28-7 victory over Shawnee Friday for the Western Buckeye League championship.
I'd give the O-G offensive line, led by 315-pound A.J. Hohenbrink, the game ball.
The O-line gave Meyer plenty of time to throw. It also paved the way for Kaufman.
Then, there's the O-G defense.
The Titans smothered Brandon Stephenson, holding him to 79 yards on 15 carries. Most of those yards came on a 56-yard touchdown romp.
From my seat in the pressbox Friday, I heard plenty of Shawnee fans complaining and yelling at coach Dick West on what he should have done.
Fans must remember where this program was before West arrived.
And, on this night, pure and simple, the Titans were the better team.
The only down side for the Titans is that wide receiver Luke Bellman injured his collarbone in the game and is probably lost for the playoffs.
But the bottom line is this: The Titans won the WBL and are still playing.
They will open the Division IV playoffs at Fostoria at 7 p.m. Saturday.

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