Let's get a few things straight here...
1.) Before anyone says "recruiting", go check out their program first hand, as well as the video series put together on this season. Those kids eat, drink, sleep, and breathe football from the time they're old enough to understand the game.
2.) Milford was a good team, there's no doubt about that at all. They also have a memory of a crumbling around them as Richland walks away with another playoff win in Gatesville leaving a terrible taste in their mouth. Of course they'll be gunning for Richland! They'll be gunning for anyone and especially them for revenge and to prove themselves a worthy adversary again. Will they succeed? Not a chance. Will RS worry about them? Not a chance. I'm sure those kids are good, and will get better. But so will RS, and they're already in a league all their own.
3.) You can't argue over who would win by looking at points and spreads. We would be here all day! And every game is different, prepared for differently, and each having strengths and weaknesses. Sure Balmorhea got 45'd and Milford didn't. There's no arguing that. RS also had that many more weeks to improve their own game. But in the end, Balmorhea was at Jerry World and Milford wasn't. Balmorhea played hard fought and classy football. IMO, that's something that Milford did not. Truth of the matter is, RS will see Milford against next playoffs. Both teams will be excited and the game will be much anticipated. But don't bother to bring your champagne or premade shirts to celebrate your victory. You won't get that chance
