[NU Sports] Oh oh (fwd)

[Tom Maycock]

> > Yes, Tyrell was in at the end, trying to run back the final
> kickoff.  Not sure about any others.

As I recall, Sutton and Cole were in only when NU was in a "possible
on-side kick" formation. They were positioned at about the 15. (No, I
don't think anyone expected MSU to onside kick, but it was an obvious
possiblity that had to be respected).

This formation ended up being unfortunate with the one MSU kick that
kind of stopped dead just short of the goal line (previous kicks had
gone in the end-zone), as Sutton had to scramble to pick it up and was
tacked deep in out territory. 

On the last two kicks, I believe our regular return team (McManis and,
I think, Conteh) were back deep. 

My only other comment is that I hope we won't hear any more of the
absolutely ridiculous calls to fire McGee (after only half a season,
WTF?????).  

McGee put on a masterpiece of offensive play calling that lasted up
until the players stopped executing. I think Rees' absence really ended
up hurting them down the stretch.

Very tough loss, but I hope the Cats take something positive from it.
It's a brutal road ahead, but it would be nice to see them squeeze out
another couple of wins. 

Tom