Home from Humboldt County, “Huygens 27 - Humboldt 10." Griff said to Caydance. "Tonight I'll show you the highlights." Interspersed with handfuls of potato chips, he was drinking a substantial Guinness, and eating a roast beef, Gouda cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and assorted condiments sandwich.

The game film rolled. "Humboldt didn't make it very far in their first possession. Here, in the process of sacking Jed Beau, is Reggie Lapido -- while in the stands not seen by the camera, his new wife and baby watch."

The game film rolled. "Here comes River's first completed pass to DeJuan. Note how far DeJuan got before he was tackled by two Cornerbacks and a Safety. Now, watch how The Baron catches River's second pass and takes it into Humboldt territory.

"Only four more plays until B2 in his first appearance of the season, pushes his way into the endzone." In the otherwise dark cottage, the film rolled on.

By the time the fast-forwarded film reached Halftime, the score was Huygens 17 - Humboldt 7. In the coach's cottage, it was long past midnight.

arow Griff put his arm around Caydance. "It is good to be home," he said. Humboldt, he clearly remembered, had scored a field goal in their first possession of the Second Half. Griff turned off the film. "We can watch the entire game at the beach house tomorrow."