The definition of madness is making an attempt the identical factor again and again however anticipating a unique outcome.
One Florida l workforce saved making an attempt the identical factor, and it resulted in the identical end result 4 totally different instances.
Tavares saved throwing in the direction of d defensive again Londel Dumas, who didn't have an interception heading into Friday's sport. That modified as Dumas picked off 4 passes within the first half alone in a 73-0 win over the Bulldogs on Oct. 16.
The sport was referred to as with 6:50 to play within the third quarter because of climate as DeLand seems to be to make their push in the direction of a state title in Class 6A.
Dumas made an impression throughout the protection final season, recording 23 tackles, seven go breakups, an interception and a pressured fumble. By way of Friday's sport, he had 15 tackles and a go breakup this season, with opposing offenses typically reluctant to problem him in protection.
That modified in opposition to Tavares, as Dumas turned a sport with out an interception right into a four-pick efficiency earlier than halftime, three of which got here within the first quarter.
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