Here we are at week nine and still in the playoff hunt. We haven't been there before. They (Herrin) are a heck of a football team.

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So this is a great opportunity for us to experience it. And to take part in what's going on with our country.

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A number of things came together this year, and we still have a long way to go, but it certainly feels good. I thought tonight was about the most complete game we've played. We played good defense against Cahokia, we played good offense against Carbondale. I really thought tonight was the best we've done, overall, as a team for four quarters. And it had to come tonight.

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I think it will probably be the kind of atmosphere that you hope for as a coach. This is what it's all about. It will be a great game.

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We haven't gotten clearance to play him (Johnson) yet, but he feels better. There is little to no swelling in his leg. We are optimistic that we'll have him back in a few weeks.

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