There was a time when the stands were packed, and even in the snow. But what I observed at last weekend's state football tournament was a slice of reality - of how difficult it is to properly market, and thanks to our economy and culture...how easy it's become to just stay away and watch the state tournaments on Spectrum.

Lakewood St. Edward thrived on a ground-and-pound approach in the fourth quarter, relying on the legs of sophomore Brandon White (above) and bulk of three major college linemen, to defeat upstart Springfield 31-21 in the latest chapter of a trilogy between these teams.