October 2009 Archives

After losing to Roosevelt for the first time in more than five years last season, the Jordan Bulldogs were looking for redemption when they traveled across town Friday night to take on the Rough Riders.

Roosevelt, on the other hand, was trying to improve to 5-1 behind their punishing rush attack on Teacher Appreciation Night.

Sports fans in southern California have a national reputation for arriving late and leaving early.That is how they are perceived throughout the country, and it is a fairly accurate assessment of the hoardes of fans that claim the Lakers, the Dodgers, and/or USC Trojans football as their favorite.

However, I had no idea the epidemic was spread all the way down to the high school level until attending the battle between Crenshaw and Culver City -- two undefeated teams, each with Division I-caliber prospects.

While the play on the field was similar, it was like a completely different culture than a marquee game in the South where I am originally from.