It’s a mistake to compare Darrell (as a sophomore) to Ian (as a senior). I can remember Ian as a skinny little sophomore with potential, but not very impressive. Nobody believed in him then but his family. Presented with the opportunity; Ian went to work and did what he needed to do – rising to the occasion. I remember Ian’s first varsity start as a junior – he fumbled his first snap. Not a very impressive beginning. But, he got better.

 

Other young players will rise to the occasion this year. They do every year. This is one of the most exciting aspects of high school football – to see who will step up each year and be the surprises. There are young men on the team right now just waiting for their chance.

 

 

Keep working hard,

 

Graybeard

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It’s a mistake to compare Darrell (as a sophomore) to Ian (as a senior). I can remember Ian as a skinny little sophomore with potential, but not very impressive. Nobody believed in him then but his family. Presented with the opportunity; Ian went to work and did what he needed to do – rising to the occasion. I remember Ian’s first varsity start as a junior – he fumbled his first snap. Not a very impressive beginning. But, he got better.

 

Other young players will rise to the occasion this year. They do every year. This is one of the most exciting aspects of high school football – to see who will step up each year and be the surprises. There are young men on the team right now just waiting for their chance.

 

 

Keep working hard,

 

Graybeard

 

I agree that it is wrong for people on here to compare Maha with Ian. But I think thats what a lot are doing. The blows at Darrell are made without the consideration that Ian had experience, and most importantly the starting spot. Mahan didnt look that good on Friday nights because he simply wasnt there, Ian was. But if my Memory serves me correctly I believe that the JV squad had a winning season under his command. Playing at the Varsity level and playing at the JV level are two totally differnt things. I know from experience. Darrell will fit in nicely on the Varsity level and will perform fine!

I agree that it is wrong for people on here to compare Maha with Ian. But I think thats what a lot are doing. The blows at Darrell are made without the consideration that Ian had experience, and most importantly the starting spot. Mahan didnt look that good on Friday nights because he simply wasnt there, Ian was. But if my Memory serves me correctly I believe that the JV squad had a winning season under his command. Playing at the Varsity level and playing at the JV level are two totally differnt things. I know from experience. Darrell will fit in nicely on the Varsity level and will perform fine!

 

Lets hope so.:thumb:

They be good as they always are....