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More great moments for Lisbon 2010 and the future of Lisbon Greyhound football! Mr. Ryan Riordan leads another drive, 88 yards, 47 passing 41 rushing.

Lisbon Heart wins again but score falls just short - Pure Heart!!

The heart of Lisbon Football shined brightly in the wealth of Yarmouth on November 13, 2010. One of the best games I have watched was a battle that had Lisbon ahead but their backs were against the WALL all day. Field position was in the hands of Yarmouth from the beginning, the Clippers began on the Lisbon side of the field no less than 7 times with Lisbon's De fence never breaking the entire game until 1 play with 4 minutes remaining. With just 5 minutes remaining on 4th Down, Lisbon's Ryan Riordan thru a pass that hit its mark and was carried out of bounds at the first down marker by Zach Splude. This first down would have given Lisbon 1st and Goal with 4:40 left but the catch was made but short by a matter if inches. The correct play was called, a perfect pass and catch was made but either the route was just off or the spot, non the less it gave the clipper one more shot which they did not quit when QB Freshmen swept around the right side for 54 yards and the only break in the Greyhounds De fence all day came with 4 minutes remaining. The Hounds had one chance to get the ball back but with adrenaline and heart and soul flying around the field, the punter was bumped and even though he was grabbed to be held up, he fell and a penalty was called. If their was any concerns about letting the game be played by the players and not the referee, this play took place in front of the wrong ref. Unfortunately the consistency of this ref., was clear. All day on 4th down Lisbon made a first down on a fake punt which he called back, running into the kicker vs roughing the kicker was the difference between 5 yards and 15, the rest of the game beyond two other 4th down or big situation calls by the one ref., standing between the kids playing it out and pin stripes feeling good about controlling a game,
this was clearly the beginning of a good solid rivalry that started just a few weeks ago and the only recomendations I would make for our future matches is it is time to put some focus on a kicking game. Two losses this year, both by the kick. Yes one conversion would have left the game tied but if we had a kicker we were in position two other time for field goal attempts under 30 yards and two auto extra points may have had them trying a conversion instead of just kicking. I have not been prouder of a group that was small and full of heart. No clear superstars but a ton of superstar hearts were on that field. Stepping up for the seniors and seeing some of the greatest plays from Mike M., even though they were trying to avoid him and double team him all day was magical. Thank you Hounds, you and your coaches gave us a fabulous season and an incredible day. The youth involved in this game from the bench and playing have now been witness to how much heart, effort and intelligent play can do for you. As long as that remains the lesson and Coach Mynahan and his staff continue to focus on intelligent, competitive spirit and our players continue to play for a team and not individualism, we will see continued results from one of the smaller teams and schools in the state. Officially after Riordans 180 yard game, Brady ball as it was named a few years back when Ryan averaged 18 throws a game to balance off a fabulous running game which will hopefully become the avenue and stepping stones to 3 straight state titles beginning in 2011. Great season Hounds.....................

2010 - Rio Ball & the Heart of Greyhounds

 

We have only a short time to make a difference in kids lives before the competition to succeed takes over. It is the understanding that settling for mediocrity is like allowing your kids to settle for being number 5 and not trying to improve. The lack of competition through a liberal social drive that began 14 years ago is not for the benefit of our youths future or the future of the United States as we know it.

Lisbon Championship - 89 Yard TD Pass By Ryan Riordan

We have only a short time to make a difference in kids lives before the competition to succeed takes over. It is the understanding that settling for mediocrity is like allowing your kids to settle for being number 5 and not trying to improve. The lack of competition through a liberal social drive that began 14 years ago is not for the benefit of our youths future or the future of the United States as we know it.