Wow, what a season. I am hoping this is my last post as I begin to switch into basketball and wrestling gear. I should switch gears since I actually have children in devil uniforms in those venues.
I just have a few things to say. State Championships are rarely won with the efforts of one individual person. I celebrated last season and thought that making it back would be hard pressed. I would love to see last year's team play this year's team because those teams are so different. I have reflected on the last three years and feel as though this run is something we may never see again. We have 22 starters (not seniors) that contributed and that gold ball will be in OUR and their trophy case as long as most of us are alive. I have coached many sports at many levels and have never had a team of one. So, don't congratulate one, congratulate them all. Don't put one above others, put all above one. Gold Ball goes to the GHS Devils. I may upset someone in saying this but here was my picks for awards. Offensive MVP = O line who opened up holes, and receivers who blocked, and anyone else who had a part. Defensive MVP = the D-line for stopping opponents O-line and pushing the runner a certain direction, putting pressure on the QB, or intercepting a pass. These things take hard work from good kids and great coaching to push them. I can't say enough about this team who continued to push each and every week. Many times they proved me wrong as they went above and beyond what was expected. I am a former Devil, but I never played football. This award is theirs to enjoy on the short term and all Devil fans and alumni to enjoy FOREVER! No one can ever take it away! GO DEVILS-----ALL IN!