Looking from the stands, Suggs Upshar II was watching attentively as the Portland Pythons faced the Bulldogs on a cool Winter night in Dallas, Texas. He can remember his dad talking about the rivalry against the Bulldogs and some of the great games he played both in Dallas and back in his hometown of Portland. Game winning drives, comebacks, interceptions, all that was needed for instant classics. And that was happening at the end of the 2nd quarter. But for the wrong team, as Dallas took a 31-7 lead. "Don't count them out", said Upshar I, much to his son's disbelief. He counted them out, already focusing on taking notes on both teams for when he eventually enters the league himself. At the end of the 4th, however, it seemed his old man was right. Portland, headlined by Boone McCoy have climbed back to 34-30 and are marching down the field to complete the ultimate comeback. 15 seconds on the clock. 2nd and 5 on Dallas' 13 yard line. Game on the line. Boone passes... Caught. For a 3 yard game. Game over, Bulldogs win. "What happened?", asked Suggs Jr. Sr. answers by teaching him one of the most crucial lessons he ever learned on the field during his own playing days: "Sim gonna sim.".
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