Seeing Hooker was never going to take the offensive, Lee pulled two more Divisions, those of South Carolinian RH Anderson and Georgian Lafayette McLaws from in front of Hooker and led them himself against Sedgwick in conjunction with Jubal Early. It was to be a day of frustration for Lee, as he could not prod McLaws forward and get the 3 division attack going. Sedgwick withdrew over Banks’ Ford when he lost Marye’s Heights to Early.(Early had a great battle.)
This was the cue for Hooker to call the campaign over and he withdrew over US Ford on the 5th. Casualties were high for the four day battle: 13000 for Lee and 17000 for Hooker. Lee’s proportion was too high, considering he only had 60000 to start with.
Lee and the South had bettered an army twice the size of their own and given Virginia breathing space. Lee’s next move, as it had been in 62, after a victory, was to move North.
Gettysburg awaited.
Jackson would never again be Lee’s “right arm”’ as he passed away on the 10th from complications from his amputation.
His last words were: let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees.
BCSNCG Oregon and Auburn – Who's your pick?
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I thought a little poll and pick the winner for the board might be fun. I’ve included a don’t care about football option and a chickened out option.
I’m going with Auburn (despite the fact I’d like to see them beat) by more than 7, 45-27.
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I didn’t see the “I don’t care option” and I misclicked my vote! :(
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I didn’t see the “I don’t care option” and I misclicked my vote! :(
Hey Gar, I dont care either but I will pick the Ducks by a bill. Oh, I meant nose.
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I went with Auburn by less than 7. Oregon could surprise me, but I think Auburn has the slight edge.
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Auburn by more than seven. SEC over Pac 10.
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I didn’t see the “I don’t care option” and I misclicked my vote! :(
“I’m just waiting for my forum opponent to…” is meant to be the “I don’t care option.” Do I need to explain which one is the ‘chickened out’ option? :-)
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I assume the ducks by +7 is the chickened out option
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@The:
I assume the ducks by +7 is the chickened out option
:| Too close to call is the chickened out option. You aren’t really picking anyone. :-)
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I was joking about oregon by 7 and I knew to close to call was the chickened out option.
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Good game.
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Yep, defense wins championships as the saying goes. I’m really glad that tOSU doesn’t run the ‘meerkat’ offense. For some reason it was disappointing to me to watch those two supposedly high power offenses more or less sputter around while continually looking to the sidelines for their reads of the d’s alignment. I found it particularly troubling in the case of a Heisman Trophy winner.
But in any case it was an exciting finish and that defensive tackle for Auburn, #90, Fairley I think, was lights out. What a game from him.
@The:
I was joking about oregon by 7 and I knew to close to call was the chickened out option.
I guess we’re all mostly inclined to take things pretty literally around here. :lol:
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Oregon was robbed!
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Auburn should win by 3 points.
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I was right. :)
GG
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