Upset picks get fans upset

By Jake Shaw / Texas Football Magazine

Scratch everything I said in Editor's Take. According to one reader, I was heavily medicated (illegally) when writing that.
I don't remember being under the influence, but perhaps that's how strong the stuff was? Who knows. Anyway, Gary in Grapevine had this to say about Rockwall upsetting Southlake Carroll:
"Jake...where is your source for the strong stuff you must have been smoking when you made your prediction that Rockwall would beat Southlake? I need some of it. I seem to remember that Southlake beat them 47 to 7 last year and are coming back loaded! ... How long did it take for the buzz to go away after you made your prediction?"
Gary, the buzz I feel is from the season about to start -- it will last through December when the season is over. Most likely, Carroll's buzz will last that long.
I still think they're the best team in the state with a great chance to four-peat, but I think a new staff, graduating a lot on defense, and playing a very good offensive team on a short week gives Rockwall a chance in this game.
Now, where is my ashtray? Just kidding ...
Another reader, Robert, was a little kinder in his assessment. He thinks Carroll isn't in danger of an upset because defense doesn't beat the Dragons -- offense does.
"Best defense to beat Southlake Carroll..... is offense. Not defense like you mentioned in your article......everyone knows this!!"

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