Coach Lee Belknap returns to the podcast to talk McIntosh Chiefs football. The Chiefs get their season kicked off this Friday as they play the Mundy’s Mill Tigers. Coach Belknap spent some time talking about some of the Chiefs who will lead the team on the field and in the community and gives us a some insight to their matchup this Friday.
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We are glad to have Coach Zach Grage join us on the podcast this week. The Thomasville Bulldogs head coach gave us some insight into last season and the challenges and opportunities that 2019 brings. Tune in as we talk about players on the field, players in the community and get a preview of the 2019 Thomasville Bulldogs.
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Earlier this week, we had a chance to talk to Coach Blair Harrison about the Brookstone Cougars. Coach Harrison is in his 12th season overall as the head coach for Brookstone. Last season, the Cougars one their first road playoff game in several years. Coach Harrison talks about this years team and gives us some insight on what to expect from the Cougars.
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We were fortunate to have Coach Scott Peavey spend some time with us to talk Haralson County Rebels Football on this episode of Conversations with Coaches. The Rebels had one of the more successful seasons in school history in 2018. Coach Peavey and his staff are working hard preparing his young men for the 2019 season. Tune in and listen as he gives us some insight on the Rebels 2019 football team.
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The Carrollton Trojans are a football program steeped in rich tradition. Today on Conversations with Coaches, Sean Calhoun joined us to talk about the West Georgia power. The Trojans have high hopes for the 2019 season. Coach Calhoun spends some time telling us about some of the things going on around the program and he gives us some insight to the 2019 Carrollton football team. Tune in as we talk Carrollton Trojans football on the TFR.
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Coach Geoff Cannon is in his second season as the head coach for the Brantley County Herons. The East Cobb native has found a home down in southeast Georgia and is looking to change the football culture for the Herons. We had a chance to chat with Coach Cannon about the challenges and opportunities that the Herons have in 2019.
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Head Coach Adam Carter joined us on the latest podcast episode. Coach Carter is in his first year as head coach of the Grayson Rams. We had a chance to talk about some of the success he had last season at Class 6-A Creekview and the challenges of moving to a perennial power in 7-A (the states largest classification). Tune in as we catch up with an old friend of the show, Coach Adam Carter and learn all about the 2019 Grayson Rams.
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Rob Stowe takes over as the head coach for the Wilcox County Patriots. Stowe was served as head coach at Gilmer between 2003 and 2006. We asked Coach Stowe what his team’s biggest challenge was coming into this season.
“Getting all of our guys to completely buy in to a culture change of 100% dedication to win a championship,” Stowe said.
All Region quarterback Noah Hollingsworth returns for the Patriots. Desmond Tisdol returns at running back, while EJ Howard returns at wide receiver. The offensive line will be anchored by Eli Harris and Curt LeFlore.
Defensively, both Tisdol and Howard were All-Region selections in 2018. Tisdol plays linebacker and will be joined by Martez Thrower and Branson Owens. Owens was also an All-Region selection as well in 2018. EJ Howard and Matt McAdoo will lead the secondary while Keantrey Brown will anchor the defensive line.
We asked Coach Stowe if there were any games circled on the schedule this season?
“All are important,” he said.
How will the Patriots define success this season?
Stowe said, “If we prepare like we think we can we hope to be able to host a playoff game.”
**In case you missed it, you can listen to the podcast interview with Coach Versprille here: Treutlen Vikings Podcast
Coach Steve Versprille enters his second season leading the Treutlen Vikings. The Vikings improved on their win total from two seasons ago, but they still face some challenges as they enter the 2019 season. We asked Coach Versprille what the biggest challenge is coming into the season.
“Developing our offensive line to complement our skill,” he said.
Running back Jeremiah Miller and Kam Jordan will look to lead the offense this year from the skill positions. Jordan was an All-Region selection last season as a DB and returns as one of the leading weapons on offense. Sophomore quarterback, PJ Smiley will lead the way under center.
The aforementioned Jordan leads the secondary while Ben Foskey will anchor the defensive line. Senior Dorian Burns could be in line for a big senior season at the linebacker position.
Coach Versprille said that the only game circled on the calendar is “the first one: ACE of Macon”.
So we can bet that Treutlen won’t be looking ahead.
How will success be defined for by the Vikings?
Coach Versprille simply said , “Compete and finish.”
Coach Baker Woodward enters his second year at the helm for the Savannah Christian Raiders. Last season, the former Benedictine Offensive Coordinator led the Raiders into the State Semi-Finals where they were defeated by eventual state champion ELCA. We asked Coach Woodward what his biggest challenge was coming into the 2019 season.
Woodward said, “Our biggest challenge is creating depth. We lost a valuable senior class last year that included 5 offensive starters and 7 defensive starters and one of our key players to IMG.”
While the Raiders will be looking to create depth. We asked Coach Woodward who might be poised to step up for a break out season.
“Probably George Futch at wide receiver and Bradley Anderson at Free Safety. These two players are excellent skilled players that will be major contributors this season,” Woodward said.
But what about the other returners for Savannah Christian?
“Marquell Brown and Spencer Robicheaux are both returning starters that were huge contributors last year at the running back and quarterback position,” Woodward said. “Three of our offensive lineman are coming back as well with Colby Quinney, Walker McDonald, and Justin McInnis.”
Brown led the Raiders in rushing with 921 yards and 11-TDs, while Robicheaux passed for 1,737 yards and 15-TDs. Robicheaux garnered an All-Region selection last season. Meanwhile linemen Quinney and McDonald were also All-Region selections and will be a key component of the Savannah Christian Offense.
And defense, the Raiders will be looking to replace seven starters as Coach Woodward mentioned.
“Nate Moon who was the defensive player of the year for Savannah Quarterback club and he will return at Safety this year. Chase Beard and Blake Brown will return at Linebacker and Defensive back. Dawson Benton will return to the Defensive line. Colby Quinney will look to go both ways this year and he will be a presence on the Defensive line.,” Woodward said.
Moon led the team in tackles a season ago, and along with his Savannah Quarterback club honors, he was an All-Region selection as well. Beard tallied 52 solo tackles a year ago, while Blake Brown and Benton combined for 104 total tackles.
We asked Coach Woodward if there were any games circled on the schedule.
“I believe they all have to be circled,” He said.
“However, our two rivalry games are Calvary and Savannah Country Day School. The Calvary game is a huge rivalry and a game that has been going on for a long time.”
How will Savannah Christian define success in 2019?
Woodward responded, “By accomplishing the Team Mission. Our mission this season is to BE DIFFERENT! It comes from Romans 12:2 Do not conform to pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is, his good, pleasing and perfect will. If we do this, then we will be successful. Winning will be a by-product of doing things the right way. We have focused on being different and setting ourselves apart from this world. When we play we hope that people see Christ in our team and we stand out by how hard we play.”
