Really looking forward to this week. I’m excited about the boys taking their next steps as athletes. Drake University’s Freshman Cornerback #31 is ready to take the field. He is at least hopeful to take the field for this first game tomorrow. His little brother has Varsity #16, which is an amazing accomplishment for the 15 year old sophomore. He is following in his brother’s footsteps as a second year starter. While the college kid is playing a DII opponent, the High Schooler is playing a 5A opponent, which is one level lower in terms of school size. Both games are winnable. Both games I feel should be won. We will see what actually transpires. I’m really geeked about the growth both kids have shown and the opportunity both have to be up there at the next level in their development. I am especially hopeful to see the freshman play.
He may not play. He’s been relegated to the scout team as a size/strength issue. He is still performing very well out there in that role and growing his talent. Still he is 17 years old. He needs to put on some size and reach his maturity. There is a lot more he can do/become and to be getting reps at this age at this level of competition (with the Pioneer League Defending division champs) means he has something. Just the other day his coach called him out as being a playmaker on the team podcast. He’s growing and he’s showing. He’ll be playing soon enough.