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Pomperaug
Football 2004 - Colonial Division Champions :: South-West Conference
Champions
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South-West
Conference (SWC) Championship Game
Pomperaug
32
Brookfield
0
Thursday, November 18th, 2004
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It
was Thursday, November 18th, 2004. A perfect night for football
on the beautiful Trumbull High School turf field in Trumbull,
CT. The 9-0 Bobcats of Brookfield and the 9-0 Pomperaug Panthers.
For myself and all of my teammates, this was the most incredible
night of our lives. To summarize exactly what happened on that
night is a pretty tough feat, but the people that witnessed it
are aware of exactly how amazing of a night it really was. There
were about 2,500 people there, friends, former players, coaches,
other teams, all conference players, News Channel 8, TV crews,
photographers, 4 different newspapers, family members, a slew
of Bobcats fans, and of course - the wonderful, the incredible,
Pomperaug Fans. Throughout the game, I heard air horns, cow bells,
sirens, hooting, hollering, and parents yelling until their throats
burned and their voices were completely gone. I can't say enough
about how appreciative we were to see everyone there, and to hear
everyone yelling for us. Its just an unexplainable feeling, something
you can feel inside you but can't put words to. The way we described
how we felt that night was displayed in bright white lights on
the scoreboard, 32 - 0. The entire team was amped for this game,
and being able to fight for the title in front of the people we
love just made it even more incredible.
Brookfield was supposed to be the best defense in the SWC, with
only 3 points scored against them in 9 games, you can't help denying
that they are a pretty good football team. 3 points against was
the lowest in the state, 8 shutouts in 9 games is another statistic
thats hard not to notice. Unfortunately for Brookfield and their
fans, they DON'T have the best offense OR defense in the SWC -
we do. Before the game, I specifically recall several events in
which Brookfield fans/players made me laugh. The first of which
was my messageboard. Constantly for a length of close to 7 days,
people posted comments on my messageboard saying how much Brookfield
was going to "kick our *honk*" or "run us over"
and so forth. Numerous posts claimed we would be crushed in an
instant, funny how people are always right.... The next instance
was on the forum of Birdseyesports.com. Former opponents like
New Fairfield Quarterback Justin Nabozna predicted a 35-0 Brookfield
win. And on the final note, who could forget the Brookfield fans?
I specifically recall running pre-game drills on the turf and
hearing the chants of Brookfield fans from across the way. Keep
in mind, this was before the first snap of the ball... Brookfield
fans chant in unison.. "IT'S ALL OVER.... IT'S ALL OVER...."
The irony of such a statement, 48 minutes of play later it WAS
all over.... FOR BROOKFIELD. For fans to chant such a thing before
the game even started is absolutely ridiculous - and boy did it
feel good to shut them up after ONE play from scrimmage.
On a final note.. this was the most incredible game of the year,
and it feels amazing to be 11- 0 and the South-West Conference
Champions again. Brookfield is a great football team and they
put up a very good fight to start the end of an already great
season. It was a pleasure to play them in the Championship game
and it was definately a game to remember. Great battle Brookfield,
great battle Pomperaug, and thank you to everybody for being a
part of this amazing season and championship.... ON TO STATES
WE GO. Pomperaug Panthers Football, 2004 SWC Champions.
The celebration begins...
Pomperaug Panthers - 2004 SWC Champions
Congratulating a hell of a team on a hell of a battle.
That banner is huge, who has the best fans ever? Oh yeah
we do. I'm pretty sure every friend, sibling and parent
that attended the game had absolutely NO voice Friday morning,
and we love you for it.
Jeremy celebrates with The Worm.
Still can't believe it.
The two cows graze on the sidelines.
Greeted by the magnificent and wonderful Kayla Schine.
Slizzies with the MVP trophy, Kielt is a machine.
Denny seems happy for the win.
Recieving the "Suter Tap"
Mr. Rusate and myself
Lexi and I after the game, homies since 1st grade!
Talking to Mark Jaffee of the Republican-American
Talking to Sean Patrick Bowley of the Connecticut Post.
This picture is absolutely ridiclous, that would be Chris
Dennisson (Denny) changing in front of 200 people.
Still celebrating
The most amazing game, EVER.
  
Domination
 
Victory at last
 
The LLFIST, and Drury getting a shower
Some more shots from the Championship game...
Opening TD run
Halas WON'T STOP.... yelling
Thats sooo awesome
Kyer overpowers
JShark not "looking on" this time, but making
the tackle
Brookfield Defense
PHS Offense
Hammer Time
We love our fans
TD Celebration
JoeyMel
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PRESS |
| Pomperaug
32
Brookfield 0 |
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