Rain. Two power-rushing teams. Stingy defenses. It figured to be a monumental ground battle between No. 1 Buford and No. 2 Mill Creek for early supremacy in Region 8-7A and Class 7A. Wrong.
The Crimson Tide added five on the offensive line, four apiece at defensive back, defensive line, linebacker and wide receiver, two quarterbacks and running backs, plus a tight end an kicker.