Elder drops 3rd game in a row

Elder's trip to Indianapolis pretty much ended the Panther's hopes for the playoffs. The devastating 24-0 defeat to Indianapolis Bishop Chatard left Elder on the outside looking in. I am currently checking on any possible scenario that could miraculously sneak the Panthers into the R4 top 8 to make the OHSAA playoffs.

As a Varsity Assistant for the Elder football team I've participated in one, that's right, one playoff game. And, I want to be in at least one more. The 38-3 loss to Colerain in 2004 was actually one of the high points of my career as a VA. I guess we'll just have to stick it out, and hope for a miracle to get us into the playoffs. Stay tuned for one last article from me on this great website. I have decided to try and formulate a large tribute piece to everyone that has been helpful to me on the sidelines and in the pressbox while being a Varsity Assistant. That should be in early next week. And, I'll be back here telling you what, if anything can boost Elder into the playoffs.

Elder's game this week is on Saturday with Cleveland Benedictine. The DIII team is 1-6 this season, but their schedule has been quite brutal for a DIII team. "They are a pretty good team," Elder head coach Doug Ramsey said. I honestly think Elder should blow out the Bengals on Saturday night. But, I thought the same thing last year, when Benedictine won 34-28, in The Pit. Hopefully I'm right about this one though.

Until then, all we can hope for is a miracle.

"Do you believe in miracles. Yes!"- Al Michaels, 1980 USA vs Russia Olympic hockey game