Rockdale County High School - Tempus Fugit Yearbook (Conyers, GA)

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I976-77 Defensive Personnel ln order to be champions the toughest competition must be beaten. The Eagles present that kind of a team, a tough, rug- ged, and physical opponent. A total team effort would be needed along with finesse to pull out the victory for the lead in the subregion. The Dogs came into the game sky high and remained that way all through the game. Danny Mann scored the initial touchdown on a seven yard sweep followed by Scott Ragdale's twenty-one yard romp. The defense held the Eagles to 47 yards in the first half, and Danny added halftime sweetness by scoring another touchdown on a pass from Rags, Stan Zachery put icing on the cake when he added his T.D. on a seven- teen yard pass from Scott Ragsdale. The defense shut out the Eagles as we romped 28-O and proved - Rockdale is for real. Following a big game some teams go through a flat stage. Champions must always find it in themselves to rise up and win, no matter who the opponent. Morrow had not won a region game, so it seemed this would be an easy way to odd a vic- tory. The Dogs exploded much to the dis- may of the Mustangs. It was l4-0 at the half. When the clock ticked down, the scoreboard read 35-O, and a superb defense had recorded its second shutout in a row. Football l55