Absolutely this year's Mr. Football should go to Jacob Tucker of Perry County. Jacob was a nominee last year during his Junior year. Also, last season (2010), he broke at least two TSSAA state records, one for most touchdowns in one season (Rushing and Passing) - Individual, where he had 55. He also broke the record for total offense in a season (Includes Rushing and Passing yards only) - Individual, with 4,319 yards. In addition to that, he led the Vikings to an undefeated Region 6A record and their first Region 6A Championship, their first number #1 seed in the TSSAA playoffs and West Bracket Champions and the first ever semi-final appearance by the Vikings in the playoffs. Not only is this young man deserving of this award, he is also very humble, placing less emphasis on individual awards for himself while placing the focus and importance on teamwork. His success is also not limited to the football field. He excels in Basketball, where last season the Vikings defeated #1 Clarksville Academy at Clarksville en route to a state semi-final berth in the basketball playoffs. Furthermore, he is a 4.0 student, an upstanding Christian man with respect for his fellow teammates and the importance of teamwork. And even when Perry County had to vacate three wins early this season because of two ineligible players, he continues to excel on the football field, leading his team to an undefeated season so far this year, playing on both offense, defense and special teams, with the offense being ranked #7 in points scored per game after week 5 and the defense being ranked #1 in Class 1A through week five, and actually the 2nd best defense in the state in points allowed in all classifications with only CPA allowing fewer points at that part in the season. And finally, in the Homecoming game, he passed for 82 yards and ran for 29, giving him another TSSAA state record, total offense in a career, at 10,513, breaking a record held by a former Westwood star, Kenton Evans since 1995. In addition to this, Tucker is less than 10 touchdowns away from breaking another state record for touchdowns in a career. He has been chosen as the WSMV Touchdown Friday Player of the week THREE times already this season, making him eligible for the WSMV Touchdown Friday Player of the Year at the end of the season. He is liked and respected by his peers as well, being selected as Mr. PCHS this year. I cannot think of a better individual who truly embodies and exemplifies all the qualities I think are found in a Mr. Football winner and sincerely hope that this year's winner will be Mr. Jacob Tucker, as he is more than deserving for this prestigious award. Thank you.
CM.