2003 vs. Sycamore
The Sycamore rematch became one of the wildest games in the book. Regulation ended 9–9. Sycamore scored first in overtime; Greenbrier answered. In the second overtime, Herndon’s 1-yard touchdown put Greenbrier ahead 23–16. Sycamore scored again and chose to go for two rather than kick for another overtime. Adam Adcock tackled Nathan McVay short of the goal line. Greenbrier survived 23–22. Herndon carried 27 times for 128 yards.
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Two overtimes. Still talking.
The rematch brought nerves, a fourth-down escape and respect from both sides after an unforgettable finish.
10 quote and context cards · 8 more below
Before kickoff
“This one will be a major battle!!!”Read the original post ↗
After the whistle
“Typing doesn't convey the excitement.”Read the original post ↗
Greenbrier advanced in double overtime. Pair the immediate reactions with the game film, newspaper coverage and Garza audio feature.
More from that week and afterward8 additional cards
More voices from the surviving threads. Exact excerpts appear in quotation marks; summaries are labeled.
The rematch takes shape
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Another chance for Sycamore
Framed the playoff meeting as a chance to answer the earlier regular-season loss.
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Expecting another close one
Anticipated another strong contest and predicted a Greenbrier win.
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More than one playmaker
Pointed to the backs, kicking game and defenders while calling for a fired-up home crowd.
Read the original post ↗Relief, respect and the next round
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The screen everyone remembered
Praised the screen to Herndon, Greenbrier’s persistence and Garza’s quarterback play.
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The fourth-down nerves
Remembered worrying before the crucial fourth down, then celebrating the escape.
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A crowd carried along
Recalled loud home support and offered sympathy to disappointed Sycamore fans.
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A War Eagle’s respect
Expressed pride in Sycamore and pledged support for Greenbrier against Crockett.
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Still awake afterward
“I was still wired around midnight after the game.”Read the original post ↗
About these excerpts
Selected preview and postgame accounts. Posts disagree on the mechanics of the final conversion, so these cards do not resolve that play from the forum alone. November 15 displayed dates follow the November 14 game.
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Game materials
The Call That Started It All
Sycamore went for two in the second overtime. Adam Adcock made the stop. This excerpt comes from the 2003 playoff broadcast — the moment remembered in the 2020 VOTC story as “they brought the pressure to Garza.”
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Through 2025, Greenbrier has met Sycamore 17 times, with a series record of 11–6. Open the opponent page for every meeting, then return to this season or Football History.
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Statistics found for this game
1 reported statistical line is connected to surviving sources for this game. An unlisted statistic is unknown here, not zero.
Player game lines
| Player | Metric | Reported figure | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Herndon | Rushing · yards | 128 yards | Source |
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VOTC Radio Archive
The complete VOTC call
This recovered broadcast is now attached to the game it documents.
VOTC source master preserved. Original source title and publication time remain in the catalog.
Archive note: platform publication dates and verified game dates are kept separately. Missing information remains unknown—not zero.