FIVE FOR FIGHTING – Top OC PRIMETIME performances at the Border Classic football all-star game against Ohio (a 27-14 W for TEAM MICHIGAN) over the weekend

1 Jason Alessi (Birmingham Brother Rice-Yale DB) – In case you didn't know (how could you not) the A stands for THE AMAZING ALESSI, my main BLACK&ORANGE BALLHAWKING HOMEBOY came up GINORMOUS, I'm talking NEON DEON-style, snagging a pair of picks in the intense contest; the momentum-grabber in the first half and a game-securing one in the fourth quarter. I mean what else do you expect? ALL this kid EVER does is make plays!!!

2 Kyle Bambard (WL Western-NC State K) – Booted a pair of field goals (36 yds, 34 yds) and connected on all three extra points…….CAN U SAY COLD, MEAN, HARD CASH MONEY? Cuz that's what this coldblooded SUPERSTUD of competitor is...THAT'S ACTUAL & FACTUAL!!

3 Ian Eriksen (Clarkston-EMU RB) – Scored the only OC touchdown on a 10-yard jaunt in the second half....maybe the grittiest rusher I've ever covered....PURE NAILS!!

4 Brandon Keen (Waterford Lakes-CMU OL) – Helped anchor the club's DOMINATION up front at the point of attack...simply put was in BOSS ZONE all day long, pounding pads, knocking helmets and loving every second of it!!

5 Coach Z aka Mike Zdebski (WL Western) – What a job!!!! Per usual, Z showed why he's the perfect 1-2 punch on the sidelines, providing tactical genius and master motivation....think a local version of Bill Cowher or Big Tuna Parcells...YEAH I SAID IT!!!