"Worst case he'll be cited 10 yards for Offensive Holding, or 10 yards for Illegal Block in the Back, and/or 15 yards for Unsportsmanlike Conduct under the ‘obviously unfair act not specifically covered by the rules’ category. And, if more than one of these: Automatic Ejection," Griff observed to Durango.

Bearing an enormous tray of spring rolls, fried wontons, pork buns, pot stickers, and hot sauce, Gerry's entire family proceeded down the stands; over the railing, they handed the tray to Marv, who ceremoniously presented it to Damian. The umpires conferred.

The penalty signaled was only Offensive Holding. 10 yards, but it was now 3rd and 16. Two Minute Warning. Big Dog snapped the ball to River. River chanced a 20 yard pass to DeJuan. DeJuan caught it. Theatrically. Huygens moved slowly but effectively down the field; the clock was ticking. In the last 15 seconds, Will kicked a 50 yard field goal. Final score: Huygens 34 - Rogue River 17.

"Given the uneven final, we should have given the Eagles a sporting chance to score again," Griff said to Durango. "but we don't have anyone in the second string who could avoid being pancaked by their Defense."