Monday, March 5, 2012

Colonie aims to avoid jinx; Garnet Raiders know failure of other Super Bowl losers.(Sports)

Byline: JAMES ALLEN - Staff Writer

COLONIE - History is against the Colonie High football team this season, but the Garnet Raiders couldn't care less about the past.

The memory of losing 18-0 in the 2006 Section II Class AA Super Bowl to Christian Brothers Academy remains, but senior-laden Colonie refuses to hit rewind.

The Garnet Raiders are well aware of what happens to the NFL loser of the Super Bowl - the team rarely even makes the playoffs the next season.

"We definitely want to avoid that," Colonie senior quarterback Tom Duff said. "On a focus and physical level, this team is ready to play."

"We'd like to get back to that …

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