Rivalry Spotlight: Denison takes on Sherman for the 121st "Battle of the Ax"

You’re unlikely to find too many places outside of English class where the difference between “the” or “that” matters. “Bring me the ball” or “bring me that ball” have similar enough meaning in everyday conversation.

But in the context of a football rivalry, and in particular a rivalry that’s spanned more than 100 years, those two words couldn’t be more different. Denison coach Chad Rogers, whose team takes on rival Sherman in the 121st "Battle of the Ax" Friday night, sums it up.