From the high school practice fields
Chatting with new Southwest Guilford football coach Scott Schwarzer today, and it sounds like he's in need of a new secondary coach already. Todd Shuping, who resigned as Grimsley's head coach in June, had joined Schwarzer's staff at Southwest. But he apparently has been named defensive coordinator at North Rowan. His departure also means Southwest loses one of its contenders for starting quarterback. Shuping's son, Richard, was competing for the job.
Schwarzer says athletic junior Cory Brown will likely start at QB in the spread offense the coach brought with him from High Point Central, where he was Todd Staley's offensive coordinator. He'll have a heck of a target in senior receiver Darrius Little.
Over at Southeast Guilford last night, it was great fun hearing the give-and-take between the Falcons coaches and players during a rigorous workout -- or, rather, the give-give-give.
Such as this from head coach Fritz Hessenthaler to an assistant: "Coach, next time someone stands up in my $4,000 chute, they're going to get their (rear end) kicked!"
Or this from assistant Lynn Coble to a slow-footed player: "Hey, are we on a coffee break here? I like mine with cream."
Lest you think the coaches are too hard on their players, when an offensive lineman drove through tough defensive end James Pegues, "Coach Fritz" shouted in delight: "Oustanding! Out-freakin'-standing!"
They're talking about unfinished business at Southeast these days, knowing they've got the pieces to avenge last year's third-round playoff loss to conference rival Eastern Randolph and chase a championship ring.
Read more on the upcoming high school season next week in the News & Record. The first official varsity kickoff of 2007 comes next Friday night.
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Well, now that Mr.Bonds has finally reached his tainted milestone, maybe the baseball world can get back to the real issues at hand, like the teams that will actually MAKE the playoffs!I,for one, will never acknowledge Bonds as the homerun king of baseball! Granted,he has always had the talent and God given tools to be a superstar.But,as a role model,he will always be known, as a cheater! In time,the truth will be known,and Mr. Bonds will have alot of explaining to do!
Posted on August 9, 2007 8:45 AM