Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for September 13, 2024

Now that is an all-out blitz

I count 11 red helmets in p.1. Who’s covering the receivers?

P3: Rod and Torch are pals now.

good thing gil and tays did there homework no one wants a tiegame in the third quarter

It looks like one of those old, electric football games.

At least it’s football and not some ridiculous peanut drama or Beth sitting on Gil’s lap.

And the Gilfather in the back said, “Everyone attack”

And it turned into a Mudlark blitz

And the Peanut in the corner said, “Boy I want to warn you”

It’ll turn into a Mudlark blitz

Mudlark blitz, Mudlark blitz,

Mudlark blitz, Mudlarkblitz.

Holy Moly! An eleven on one sellout blitz and the Central quarterback couldn’t find an open receiver. Looks like Henry is embracing the concept that the best offense is a good defense.

Is that toxic purple cloud ever gonna go away?

P-2 & 3: now, we know what the Milford Brain trust called for defense. It’s the old…Volley Ball coverage.

Is this Canadian high school football? 11 players about to sack the quarterback yet the ball is intercepted downfield.

I just hope on Day 1 for the next artist that Gil wakes up in the morning, sees Mimi next to him in a sexy nightie and says, “Oh, my gosh! You won’t believe the dream I had!”

And that Keri is still a virgin and Jami isn’t a dork……well, that Gil and Mimi and together.

Although a Gil sandwich with Mimi and Beth as the bread would be cool. Hope the new artist is good at drawing boobs.

So much for Gil’s summer homework on the offense.

Yesterday, ToBe rushed for a key first down inside the 20 (it appeared). Would have been nice to see why they didn’t score. And speaking of scoring, you can score big when you read today’s Mopped Up Thorp.

moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/2024/09/13/flying-high/

Kudos to the colorist for finally getting his or her sh!t together this week. The Green Central uniforms are a refreshing and welcome change from the stock UNC blue that MILFord opponents have been wearing the past few seasons. The all-white MILFord road uniforms are sharp and classy, even if the writing and illustrations have been nonsensical.

Big news: The new artist, Rachel Merrill, starts on 9/30. It has been an honor and privilege to work with Rod Whigham. For full details please visit variety com/2024/tv/news/gil-thorp-newspaper-comics-tribune-content-rachel-merrill-1236143140/

Still waiting on the explanation for the 7-on-7 football reference (mistake?) a few weeks ago.