What a dumb comment. Murphy was beating Franklin in the 4th quarter at the Pit, so they definitely had the ability to beat the Panthers. No the 'Dogs did not close the deal, all credit to Franklin for that.
As far as Cherokee playing with Franklin, maybe they could have, maybe not. Regardless some of ya'll really need to pump the brakes on the rhetoric, one real good half of football in a rivalry game does not a season make.
And yes, I say all that with the knowledge that Murphy has not performed recently at anywhere near the level that the did against Pisgah or Franklin. If that trend continues they will definitely have their work cut out for them against Swain and Cherokee.