http://www.maxpreps.com/m/career/videos.aspx?careerid=4b25b6e0-6f24-e411-b4d2-002655e6c45a
Video doesn't lie. Check out around the 3:10 mark. Not one, but two touchdowns called back on phantom calls. I've watched the game video twice. There were 3 generous spots given to Giles which resulted in a first down, when they failed to make it on 4th down. There was one 4th down that Graham converted by more than a yard and were spotted back so they didn't make it. A rouging the passer call made when the defender hit the qb as he was throwing the ball. A personal foul called on Graham, when the Giles player was holding the Graham player on the ground. I could go on....
Game is over, if these two match up again in the playoffs, I sure hope it's not with these refs. Both teams deserve a fair shake.
Giles has a great team, not taking nothing away from them. They came to play and the coach had the right strategy to beat Graham. Keep the ball away from Graham's offense and they did a great job of controlling the clock.
There were injuries to Giles that may have affected the outcome. Graham had a key interior lineman out that surely could've helped against Gile's rushing attack. Injuries happen and are unfortunately part of the game. Hopefully these two will meet again at full strength and without a bunch of bush league refs. Referees should not have so much influence over the outcome of a game. I'll just leave it at that. I'm not trying to argue with you guys. I'm sure if you all were Graham fans, you would feel the same way. If I were a Giles fan, I would feel the same way as you all. These refs were a joke. About the worst I've seen in 40 years. People get upset and heated when they feel that their team wasn't treated fairly. I'm sure that's how Coach P. felt, so I don't fault him for what he said on facebook. Just as I don't blame you Giles fans for being upset. I'm sure you all saw some things in that game that went against your team that shouldn't have.
Let's all hope for an injury free remainer of the season and I'm sure both teams will make it far..... and hopefully we won't have to see that officiating crew again.
I am always a fan of a good team. Giles has a very good team and are extremely well coached. I wouldn't be surprised to see them go very deep in the playoffs.