Tough run for Garrett Clay

[-jimmy z-]

Garrett Clay gets up limping.
After watching the video. the announcers question why...
Garrett Clay returns to the game and rushes for over 180 yards.  He is averaging 16 yards a carry on the year.  Fort Hill on the march for the Maryland State Championship.  Listen online live to all Fort Hill games on The Wolf

Thoughts?

November 15, 2011 4:31 PM

November 15, 2011 4:35 PM

[MarcNelsonJr]

Trash.

There's no shame in losing to a better team, but it's shameful to act like that. A better coaching staff would discipline their players.

[BigCountry]

Was there no penalty? Did their administration act on it? I would think if their A.D. knew he would act on it.  At least I would hope so.

[Nathan Williams]

Yup, ole Brunswick didn't like having the ball rammed down their throats.  It was pretty sad that they couldn't even stop the QB sneak, that has to be demoralizing.  

I am glad they got a good taste of what football is like "west of the mountains."  The forward pass is legal, but inferior to being the more physical football team.  

You hear this alot downstate.  Many people think Fort Hill only wins because they "play so many home games" or because they schedule so many out of state teams.  This is second time in three years (FHS's win at 4A TJ two years ago being the other) that Frederick County got to see what Allegany County football is all about.

I only hope Garrett Clay is OK and ready to go this week, he had another long run after the "alligator roll."  Time to put these sore losers in the rear view mirror and move on to the next one.

[unlucky]

Was there no penalty? Did their administration act on it? I would think if their A.D. knew he would act on it.  At least I would hope so.

No penalty, ref saw it, but never threw flag.

Brunswick adm. has done nothing.

Brunswick AD knows and doesn't want to be bothered with it.

Any emails or calls to Brunswick refers you to contact Steve Lewis at Fort Hill.

[Candidate]

The Brunswick principal is trying to excuse what their player did, by complaining about the band and horn. He also said, he was on the sideline and didn't see a flag, so there was no penalty. When asked if he thought the leg twist was wrong, he repeated, no flag, no penalty.

[oldforthillguy]

For clarification, Brunswick has not complained about the Fort Hill band, the helmet, or anything like that. These issues have been raised by Boonsboro, who is Fort Hill's opponent this week. The issues raised are all valid, in that are all against MPSSAA rules for playoff games, and always have been. Boonsboro is asking for enforcement of these rules, apparently in an attempt to minimize the effect that Fort Hill's home stadium and crowd may have on their team.

[Rob]

Boonsboro is asking for enforcement of these rules, apparently in an attempt to minimize the effect that Fort Hill's home stadium and crowd may have on their team.

I'm certain that is why they did it.  They did it too early in the week though.  They gave the Fort Hill crowd time to come up with alternatives. This plan could easily backfire on Boonsboro.

[Beefcake]

For clarification, Brunswick has not complained about the Fort Hill band, the helmet, or anything like that. These issues have been raised by Boonsboro, who is Fort Hill's opponent this week. The issues raised are all valid, in that are all against MPSSAA rules for playoff games, and always have been. Boonsboro is asking for enforcement of these rules, apparently in an attempt to minimize the effect that Fort Hill's home stadium and crowd may have on their team.

You are correct.I was wondering how they got away with the helmet thing last week at the game. I also wonder how the reserve seat thing was in play also

[Candidate]

For clarification, Brunswick has not complained about the Fort Hill band, the helmet, or anything like that.

The Brunswick Principal may not have complained to Fort Hill about those issues, he in fact did use those as reasons to justify what their player did on the field. Also he claimed he was calling Ned Sparks about the issue. He also brought up the Boonsboro issue from a couple years ago, and said "good luck with that next week" Also he inferred he would be or had talked to the Boonsboro officials.

[CJK]

Luckily Garrett Clay has no lingering injury from this cowardly move.  Lucky for him, #4 for Brunswick was as inept at hurting Clay as he was tackling anyone on Fort Hill's offense. 

[Candidate]

Well, I have had about enough of this. YES, i am Garrett and Dylan's mom. im not hiding behind any fake name because what i say, ill say to your face. The quote that the clays "are over it"....really? The number one reason that I have not made any calls to Brunswick's administration was becaue I thought the video spoke for itself and there would be no need for MY phone call! I would have thought that any adult (parent,coach,principal,AD) that would have viewed this malicious, deliberate play would take responsibility and discipline this young man on their OWN. Or at least apologize! For it is the RIGHT thing to do, not because Garrett's mother called and complained! Not only are these adults teaching this yong man that what he did was acceptable, they are teaching him to only apoligize if necessary or asked to do so. That apology should have been made with NO complaints from anyone!! Just because my son and I are not whinning and complaining on these ridiculous boards does not mean we are over it! Ive told Garrett that the focus is on this week, not last week. Is that why you say he is over it? Just because he is not whinning does not mean that it is acceptable or forgotten! Yes, when "YOU" ask Garrett how he is....his reply will be "im fine". It is not anyones business for us to go explaining.Do you feel if #4 would have broken my son's ankle/leg or injured his knee, the outcome should be different for this young man? You want to say...."hes a good kid". Well, good kids make mistakes too! But i teach my children to own up to what they have done and apologize! Dont make excuses! And that phone call that Brunswick has not received from me, i guess will be tomorrow! Not that it will do any good. They know what happened and have done nothng!But I, no longer ,can be the excuse for them doing NOTHING!!

[darfbag]

wow, is that for real their mom?
tim where did you find that quote, was that on facebook or something?

[Candidate]

wow, is that for real their mom?
tim where did you find that quote, was that on facebook or something?

http://mdhigh.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?SID=1002&fid=2291&style=2&tid=149782358&Page=2

[purplepride]

We assume its the Clay boys Mom; she made one post and thats all. I would be livid at this point if I were her(speaking as a Mom). As far as whats been 'heard' Steve Lewis and the AD are not even involved in the issue! Its the fans who think it should be addressed as far as injurying a player or attempting to do bodily harm. I think its pretty pathetic when youn cant get answers from anyone with authority. Hiding behind the 'refs didnt flag it' is just cowardly. The refs also should be called out for the bs that went on at that game. Shame on them. And to the people that think FH gets preferential treatment from refs,look at those two plays above and say that.

The FH player that gets his helmet knocked off,did the CLASSY thing,nothing. No matter what they say about this situation,it makes them ALL look bad. Its not over yet,from what we hear. We will see....

[Nathan Williams]

I understand and share the outrage, but Brunswick is done, they lost, they sucked, except for one D-I quarterback that managed to make the game interesting.  They were poor sports, losers, whatever. 

The bad news for them is now that they are in 1-A West they will get to make frequent trips up to Greenway Ave. stadium come playoff time.  Maybe their defense coordinator can try to solve the riddle of the QB sneak next time. 

Boonsboro is where everyone's mind should be right now.  Don't sleep on them.  Sure, they are normally fodder for the Cumberland schools, but Fort Hill needs to remember two years ago coming into the West Final as a big favorite and being beaten by Allegany.  Nothing that has happened to this point matters anymore except the physical practice and mental preperation.  It is one win to be the West Champ, then on to the next one.

[sentinelmom]

I can assure you that the team is preparing for Boonsboro and they are ready.  As for Brunswick- no it will not be swept under the rug!

We have been falsely accused of so many heinous acts that it's hard to keep up with them all.  When we are, we are in newspapers such as The Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, not to mention Cumberland Times.  Let's not forget the television crews outside of school as our children practice.  Yet here we are today and folks want us to simply let this go- I think not.

A simple apology would have went a long way, not to mention the refs doing the right thing.  Instead, people from at least two surrounding states, let alone our own, are telling us to get over it.  Some going to far as calling us drama queens.  Really!?!?!  I'm curious if these same people have children who play high school football where injury is common by regular play.  What if their child was intentionally hurt?  No excuse!

Jeanna is a great woman and her kids are GREAT kids!  When we say "We Are Fort Hill" it doesn't just sound good, it's our reality and we carry it with pride!

[Nathan Williams]

I can assure you that the team is preparing for Boonsboro and they are ready.  As for Brunswick- no it will not be swept under the rug!

We have been falsely accused of so many heinous acts that it's hard to keep up with them all.  When we are, we are in newspapers such as The Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, not to mention Cumberland Times.  Let's not forget the television crews outside of school as our children practice.  Yet here we are today and folks want us to simply let this go- I think not.

A simple apology would have went a long way, not to mention the refs doing the right thing.  Instead, people from at least two surrounding states, let alone our own, are telling us to get over it.  Some going to far as calling us drama queens.  Really!?!?!  I'm curious if these same people have children who play high school football where injury is common by regular play.  What if their child was intentionally hurt?  No excuse!

Jeanna is a great woman and her kids are GREAT kids!  When we say "We Are Fort Hill" it doesn't just sound good, it's our reality and we carry it with pride!

I am not telling you to "get over it" or "sweep it under the rug."  I am angry at as all hell about what happened too.

I am telling you that Fort Hill has a very important football game to play tomorrow night that has NOTHING to do what happened last week. Having the Fort Hill community obsessing about Brunswick isn't the right mindset to move forward towards beating Boonsboro and beyond towards a state championship.  That is end goal, not to get an eye for an eye from some punk from downstate.  Anything, and I mean anything, that is distracting the team, parents, fans, away from tommorow night is a mistake.  

When the season is over, then is the time to marshall resources towards sticking it to Brunswick, not now.  Trust me on this.  Brunswick will get what is coming to them.  Focus first on making sure Fort Hill achieves what they are capable of if they keep their sights pointed forward, not backward.  

[purplepride]

I think the kids ARE focused on Boonsboro,and yes,thats where their heads should be. Let the adults and fans carry the burden of the bs for them,works for me. I know of at least four people that have taken it upon themselves to submit the tape to various people. The thing is: getting NO response is the wrong way for them to handle it. You're setting a very bad example for young people by allowing it to go unanswered. I agree,an apology wouldve worked wonders,but,its beyond that now.

I think the kids are focused on the game as it should be. Two games away from the big show..Go RED!

[Nathan Williams]

All good.  Good luck kids against Boonsboro!  Good luck Jimmy Z and other adults bringing attention to last week's cheap shot.