After  Chelsea’s first 0-3 since 1997, the Bulldogs got a welcome break from its Schedule of Certain Death — Chelsea’s first three opponents are a combined 11-1 so far this season — when 0-3 Ypsilanti came to town.

Hey, you know what’s fun about Ypsi? It seems like every week I find out another Chelsea teacher or football coach is from Ypsi. I’m worried that at some point I’m going to find out I’m from Ypsi, even though I’m not. Ypsi is contagious, right?

It was Future Bulldog Night, too, so the middle school football players were on the sidelines during pregame.

Oh hey, this is the MAYOR:

There is no truth to the rumor that the city council puts on pads and plays a quick game of football before meetings. AS FAR AS I KNOW.

Do you want to caption this picture?

You should. Please do.

I was happy to get this photo…

…and based on the response on twitter, more than a few of you all were happy about it, too.

As part of Future Bulldog Night, the young football players got to run under the banner…

…and then the varsity took the field.

And then the fun started! WHO WANTS A HUG?

This went on to be Chelsea’s first touchdown:

See?

Ypsi’s punter had a rough evening. The second punt got blocked into the end zone, and…this happened:

This hit was very hard and very well-timed…

…and it resulted in an interception, which was promptly returned for a touchdown.

This is Coach Taylor:

There is no truth to the rumor that Coach Taylor is a Terminator. AS FAR AS I KNOW.

Oh hey, look. Another touchdown!

Ypsi scored, too.

Sometimes the refs need a little help, you know?

This turned into another Chelsea touchdown:

This also turned into a Chelsea touchdown:

If you thought Chelsea seemed to be scoring a lot of touchdowns…you thought right.

There was rejoicing.

Chelsea football plays at Adrian on Friday at 7pm. Be there!