The Skinny
Shaun Pope begins his 2nd season as head coach for the Putnam County War Eagles. While Coach Pope continues to put his stamp on the Ware Eagles program, we asked him about the biggest challenge for the 2018 season.
“Getting our young men to believe in themselves and play with consistent toughness,” he said.
We asked coach Pope to give us his thoughts on a few players that may stand out on the field on Friday nights.
“Marcus Jefferson and Cedrion Brundage are explosive athletes that I think will have a phenomenal year,” Pope replied.
Coach Pope also expects Jefferson to be a factor on special teams; specifically the return game.
Pope went on to add, “Waylon Wooten our QB is also ready to be a huge difference maker for us along with several others.”
Meanwhile, on defense, Coach Pope will build around defensive end, Michael Crumbley. Jamarcus Robertson also returns at defensive back. Robertson was an All-Region selection in 2018.
We asked Coach Pope about if there were any games that were circled on the schedule.
He said, “North Oconee because it’s the next one.”
What will a successful season will look like for the War Eagles.
“(If we) Improved each week and be the best that we can possibly be everyday,” Pope said.
