October 2, 2024 • 22 mins
Check out this week's edition of the Coach Bryan Moore Show hosted by Van Riggs, Voice of the Bulldogs. This week, Coach Moore and Van recap the OHS vs. Pike Road game and preview this week's game at Dothan.
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Speaker 1 (00:08):
This is the Coach Brian Moore Show with Opah Lake.
I had football coach Brian Moore and now with Coach Moore,
the voice of the Bulldogs.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Man Rigs.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
Dogs five and one headed into a big one coming
up this Friday night at Dothan A Rip Hugh Stadium
alongside coach Brian Moore. I'm Van Riggs coach. He got
challenged last Friday night at Pike Road. We knew it
was going to be a challenge. Coach Shook and his
staff do a fantastic job, and the first seven eight
team to ever play in their stadium, you knew they
were going to be fired up, and they played with
an edge, even getting down twenty one to nothing, battling back.
Speaker 3 (00:47):
No doubt, no fear in those guys, for sure, but
that comes from their coach and that comes from a
tradition rich program. A young program, you know in that regard,
but tradition rich nonetheless. With the state championship recently six
a semi final team like year, I mean, this is
a good team, you know, and you know so we
were excited to get out of there.
Speaker 4 (01:04):
We win.
Speaker 3 (01:05):
Encouraged by some things in the game, but also some
things we need to fix.
Speaker 4 (01:08):
Just like every game.
Speaker 3 (01:09):
But truthfully, you know, it's twenty one nothing, and we
let them back in the ball again. They had a
really good drive. Their quarterback was an absolute player and
just did a great job with his scrambles and keeping
plays alive. And their receivers made some great catches as well,
and then their back is a good player. But I
did think that it was a huge game for us
to play prior to going into region play, just because
they were really good defensively, you know, obviously super physical
(01:32):
in the game. They ran the ball effectively against us,
so it gave us some things to clean up because
we came off to not very competitive ball games before that.
So I thought that was good to have to play
four quarters. We had a few guys cramp and some
stuff like that, because again we've only played like twenty
snaps you know in the games before. Like a MARII
cramped a little bit, but he played sixty snaps and
so got a lot to work on.
Speaker 4 (01:52):
But a huge challenge going forward this week.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Yeah, I think you're going off of that.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
I think Calvin and the Smith station game only had
eight carries I think, and then an entire ball game,
and he was asked to do a lot Friday.
Speaker 4 (02:02):
Night, no doubt and all of us.
Speaker 3 (02:03):
And that's why it was so important to have this game,
you know, because we could have chosen for this week
to be a bye week, you know, going into the
in the region play. But I just felt like it
was important to play a game, to play a really
good opponent, you know, and have to strain a little
bit and play towards the end of the ball game
and and find a way to win.
Speaker 4 (02:19):
You know.
Speaker 3 (02:19):
I was pleased with some of the responses in the
game as well. You know, we go up twenty one
and nothing, they answer twice, We have a kick off
return issue, they make it twenty one to fourteen, but
then we have a really big return from Jamari and
then we kick a field goal to put it back
to two scores, and it never got inside of two
scores from that. So I think our responses have been
good all year, whether it's Ben Russell, this game Auburn.
We responded really well in games, so proud of that.
(02:42):
We had to, Like I mentioned the one kicking game
issue that we had to clean up. We worked really
hard on this week, but encouragem our team overall, you know,
but again we understand that the next step is coming
this week.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
Field position was key in that game against Pike Road
and even led to one to pick six by Tyrese
Pitts the Birthday Boys score.
Speaker 4 (03:00):
That's right. Who's going to be on the show.
Speaker 3 (03:01):
It's a second, but you know, Tyreese an outstanding young man.
Speaker 4 (03:05):
Field position was key. You know, Reese continues to kick
the ball. Well.
Speaker 3 (03:08):
We continue to cover our tails off, whether it's Xavier
Thomas or Vin or Jacoby Jackson who was on there,
Jalen Nelson, some of these younger guys outside of VN.
But some of the younger guys are really running down
there covering kicks really well. Proud of that, but you're
right being backed up. Their average Stardi field position was
the twenty one yard line. You love that number, whether
it was kickoff or punch from Zion, which Zion had
(03:30):
an incredible He.
Speaker 4 (03:31):
Was our Special Teams player of the week.
Speaker 3 (03:32):
I think he punted six times, which is too many,
but he bombed some punts and we did a good
job of downing punts inside the tens and then they
had a muff punt. But part of that is the
fact that we had eight guys around the returner by
the time he caught it. The ball was hit so high,
you know that there were eight guys around him, and
he muffed it and we were right there to cover
it up, and then we scored two plays later.
Speaker 4 (03:51):
So encouraged by our special teams.
Speaker 3 (03:53):
We continue to be really good in that phase, and
that has to be a constant.
Speaker 4 (03:57):
We talked about it all the time.
Speaker 3 (03:58):
That's the thing that we feel like we can control
with our specialists.
Speaker 4 (04:01):
We planned to have Johnny back this week.
Speaker 3 (04:04):
So we're really encouraged by our special teams and the
job they're doing. And then obviously, like you mentioned, Tyrese
played a great ball game. Really proud of him and
what a birthday gift that.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
Was and absolutely was.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
And you know, on defense, I think, you know, the
defensive line may not get their names called as much,
but the secondary and the linebackers I thought really had
a good game coming up and making the tackles when
they needed.
Speaker 4 (04:22):
To, no doubt.
Speaker 3 (04:23):
And even when you know, outside of the one past
to seven that was for the touchdown late the last
touchdown they scored, we were able to get the guys
on the ground. You know, we had the one that
we gave up. I think it was from our sideline,
was a quick post. Tyreech ran and tackled, and Keevian
had a couple of big tackles.
Speaker 4 (04:39):
You know.
Speaker 3 (04:39):
Obviously we got to clean up between the hash issues,
which there was two fourth and eight conversions on their
last drive that we didn't really fit well and didn't
cover and keep our eyes in the right spot. We
continue to talk about that. Great to see Tyler Moore back.
Tyler was dynamic, he looked really fresh. Ty Hudson played
his best ball game, which is saying a lot out
of the ball games he's played. He is an absolute dog.
(04:59):
He runs and tackles everything. He's always around the football.
Just incredible job. But back to your point, the d
line I thought was their best this week. I thought
Omori had major pressures in the game. I thought Elik
played his best game. He was the one that forced
the fumble off their nine team play drive that we
got the goal line standing at the one.
Speaker 4 (05:18):
Eliite forced the fumble. I thought that was really huge.
Speaker 3 (05:22):
Lightfoot was back in the action, so that was good
to see ninety nine back.
Speaker 4 (05:25):
Out there, So we're getting better.
Speaker 3 (05:27):
And then Carson Moss played really well at strong safety.
Made the very first stop of the game was a
third down. They ran a little option play Carson Chopson
down He's just so long and ranging, and then he
had a pick you know, right before half that we
really should have turned into points, but it gave us
another plus territory possession.
Speaker 4 (05:43):
So really proud of those guys.
Speaker 3 (05:45):
We continue to get better defensively and it's exciting to
see because we're really talented, but now we're playing within
the scheme better and eliminate mistakes better and making it
really tough for people to drive it.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
And in this game Friday night against Dothan, one side
that really will be challenged is the defense to try
to find a way to slow down this running attack
from Dothan.
Speaker 3 (06:02):
It's just so unorthodox, you know now, and they do
such a great job. You know, they have answers for everything,
cause Kennedy does a tremendous job. He's a really good
football coach. They've got a great scheme that they understand.
I think this is a year three or four for him,
and so his kids have kind of been raised in
this system, so you're able to see them even stretch
it further into some of the things they do, because
it's not.
Speaker 4 (06:22):
Just four yards and a cloud of dust.
Speaker 3 (06:23):
I mean it is you know, throwbacks and you know,
even some screen action and just different stuff that they do.
They will spread it out a little bit. Eleven's a
really good queue. He can throw it to. I expect
him to be back. He's been a little limited with
a hamstring, but he'll be back, I'm sure in the game.
Speaker 4 (06:39):
And they've got an explosive wing.
Speaker 3 (06:40):
And then off set back you know that make a difference,
and they're blocking back is a big you know, big
almost guard. You know, extra two hundred and forty pound
kid that's in there banging is a great player. So
whatever work cut out for us, I'm excited about the
chess match though, you know, that's the fun of it
of you know, where are the pieces, what tendencies can
we get off those guys.
Speaker 4 (07:00):
But ultimately, when it all breaks.
Speaker 3 (07:01):
Down, all the eye candy and moving parts and all
the things, you have to see. You have to see
your key and you have to run and be willing
to fight that war for sixty snaps. You know, because
their kids are they again they've grown up in this.
They understand what it takes to run the ball, you know,
sixty times in a ball game. We have to be
willing to defend it for that, and if we have
(07:22):
the will to do it, you know we'll have a chance.
But if we can't, then you'll see, you know, big
plays happen late as we're tired. It's about you know,
it's a war in there, and it's about a war
of attrition. It's about making sure you have enough bodies
in there that when those guys get fatigued, that you.
Speaker 4 (07:37):
Have fresh bodies.
Speaker 3 (07:38):
So we want to play twenty two kids, you know,
we want to play a bunch of guys and get
them reps. And you starting to see that even back
to last week. But excited to see us play. I mean,
this is a this is why, you know, partly why
I came here is to be able to coach in
games like this, and you know, it'll be a lot
of fun on a long road trip. We've got to
plan for all that. But I think our kids are handled,
(07:58):
will handle it. And each week we a little bit
better mentally about how we handle the logistics of travel
and that sort of thing. So I'm encouraged by that
and excited to see us Friday.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
Yeah, and week to week now you're playing a team
that's playoff caliber, and this team is a team that's
been in the playoffs the past couple of years. So,
I mean, the message to your team, I'm sure they're
fired up and ready to go, but this is almost
like a playoff game. You've got to win these to
get in.
Speaker 3 (08:20):
Yeah, I mean, you know, we could play eight weeks, right,
so we've got four regular seasons and four playoff games
as a possibility. All of them are going to be
playoff caliber, you know.
Speaker 4 (08:29):
All of them.
Speaker 3 (08:30):
Most of the teams we play are either in the
top five or were like this team Friday. You know,
we have our work cut out for us every week
and there is no turning back. There is no you know,
redos or second chances. I mean, either you win or
you go home. And so you know, again we don't
know what that looks like. You know, we don't necessarily
have to go four and zero down the stretch, but
(08:51):
we've got to play really well and we've got.
Speaker 4 (08:53):
To go win some of these games we haven't won
since going to seven A.
Speaker 3 (08:56):
I mean, here we are, you know, we're standing you know,
on deck right here and ready to go in to
the box and really prove ourselves in front of our crowd.
I know we will have a big group go down
there and for our kids, and but again we understand
and I think our kids are ready for this and
they're hungry. This is the legacy part we talk about,
you know, being able to say that, hey, I'm a
(09:16):
twenty twenty four you know, football player. You know, this
is thirty years from now, and this is what I
did and how we you know, got into the playoffs
and whatever we did there. You know, so we're excited
about that. It'll be a lot of fun. And you know, truthfully, Van,
I don't know another team in the state of Alabama
that's going through a four game stretch like we're getting
ready to.
Speaker 4 (09:33):
And again we knew that it was no secret what
the schedule was. But we're excited about the challenge.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
Yeah, and I think it's a chance for the kids
to prove to the state that open like a football
is back, because a lot of people around the state
still are kind of, you know, kind of ignoring Opeka
and then what in five and one that's still not
getting much attention.
Speaker 3 (09:48):
I've had a lot of text from friends and different
folks saying, you know, what, why are we not ranked
or this or that? And you know, I understand, honestly,
you know, until you prove it, you know, there's there's
no room for us to that or and it really
didn't matter anyway, but there's no room for us to
be considered one of those teams until we prove it
on the road or against one of these perennial playoff
(10:09):
teams that we're playing.
Speaker 4 (10:11):
But again, we're not far removed from that.
Speaker 3 (10:13):
I need to remind and make sure everybody remembers that
this is a twenty sixteen state champion runner up. This
is a team that's won a million region championships. This
is a program that had Spence McCracken, who's the greatest
all time Alabama high school football coach in history. I mean,
that's what we have here, and that's why I'm back
here is because I knew what this place could be
(10:33):
and I'm just excited to see us find a way
to get back there. And I'll tell the community this,
Our kids deserve to be there. Our kids, they have
worked their tails off and the level of buy in
has been incredible, and I'm so proud of them, and
just look at our discipline and look at us after
the whistle stuff.
Speaker 4 (10:49):
We're not having all that stuff.
Speaker 3 (10:50):
Our kids understand what it takes and we just got
to go do it. But again, no more talking. You know,
it's time to either do it or don't you know.
And I'm excit. I think that we're going to go
play really well. I don't know what that means as
far as a result, but I know that our kids
are going to play really hard and they're completely in
and again have earned the right to win this game.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
All right.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
For any fans that did make the trip a couple
of years ago, light show jumbo tron RIPU Stadium that
has been completely renovated. I know it was the last
time we went. But a great atmosphere for football on
a Friday night and a Thursday. Of course you got
your lunch coming up at the first Baptist Church open
like in the three sixteen center, a chance to get
a good preview ten dollars meal. So I know everybody
encouraged to come out there at Thursday.
Speaker 4 (11:30):
Night, Yeah, Thursday at lunch.
Speaker 3 (11:32):
So first the stadium the last time I was there
was grass and so I haven't seen the new turf
down there.
Speaker 4 (11:37):
I've been in the North for a little while.
Speaker 3 (11:39):
But it's a great place to play a football game,
a big stadium.
Speaker 4 (11:43):
You know, the bands will be rocking and that whole deal.
Speaker 3 (11:45):
So that'll be exciting, but a little bit different than
the atmosphere from this past Friday.
Speaker 2 (11:49):
Even a surprise here. It's from a college band.
Speaker 4 (11:52):
So I've heard so, I've heard so.
Speaker 3 (11:54):
But then you know the lunch and so we missed
last week, and so we're going to bring our safety
so Kievan Vn, ty Reese and Leland Bale will all
be there. Coach Dawkins and Coach Smith will be there
as well to talk about, you know, our game and
kind of the things that have happened in the past
as well, kind of highlighting some kids. So I hope
people will come out to the First Baptists on Thursday
at lunch all.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
Right in the three sixteen center again ten dollars. Make
sure you make your plans to come join us. Coach
does a great job in a staff a preview and
the matchups of course looking back at some of the
highlights during the week, and we hope to see you there.
Coming up next more special guest right here on The
Brian Moore Show. Welcome back here on The Brian Moore Show.
(12:44):
Van Riggs alongside coach Eric holl And also Malik Autry
and coach Hal defensive line coach at Opalke and coach
Hall talk about you did the defensive line. I've been
playing good and I know this guy has helped a
lot pretty good bit.
Speaker 5 (12:56):
Yeah, we've been playing pretty well this year, so I
don't think we've reached our potential yet, but we've gotten
a lot better over.
Speaker 4 (13:04):
The past few weeks.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Uh.
Speaker 5 (13:05):
You know this guy right here, Malik is is Uh
has really this last game, I think it was one
of his better games. Uh, and he's really kind of
stepped up his game the last couple of weeks. Uh,
Marius Smiley has done a really great job. Maybe TJ
has also done a great job. And uh to kill
Lightfoot has been playing really well this year as well.
(13:28):
So all four of those guys, H plus some of
our rotational guys have really really stepped up. And Uh,
he's done a great job this year.
Speaker 1 (13:36):
I'm a lake the home stretchers coming up. You know,
these tough racing games. I think the Pike Road game
was a good test trying to get back on track
after a couple of easier games the past couple of weeks.
Speaker 6 (13:44):
Oh no, it's definitely finally get to play a better team.
This past week was really good just to see where
we were in. Probably one of the better old lines
who played this year just probably been an athletic and
driving our run blocks and even being a pretty decent passages.
So I definitely get that get out there and getting
getting used to that and then get rid of this
four game schedule. We know it's gonna be dog fight
every single week, so we were definitely prepared every day
(14:06):
and practice and they getting that game versus Piroll definitely
good step.
Speaker 1 (14:11):
You've played against Oath in the past couple of times,
and I know it's just a challenge kind of all
weak at practice trying to figure out how to how
to how to protect this offense from scoring and they
it doesn't take, but I know a couple of miss
assignments so they can bust a long run.
Speaker 4 (14:25):
Yeah.
Speaker 6 (14:25):
Uh, it's definitely definitely that way when we've played my
sophomore year in our junior year, so all our defense
this year is super all seniors mostly so we all
don't played against them at least once, so we're seeing it. Uh,
you know, their practice is hard to get the same
the example of how they how fast they running, the
way they do it. But we've seen it from the
past few years and you know we struggle against Oathan.
(14:47):
So this year is definitely one of those games we
take personal. Every game personal, but this is one of
those is not as out of the playoffs, so you
either keep us from reaching our goal. So this game,
we gotta get over the hump. And we've seen it
before and everybody think, you know, everybody does. There's sign
we'll be good. Just can't get out of this play
cloth in the system.
Speaker 1 (15:03):
We'll be all right, Coach Anel, I know it's it's
a challenge because if they get past those guys, it
may be too late.
Speaker 5 (15:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 4 (15:09):
Yeah, I mean, you know we're.
Speaker 5 (15:12):
Gonna load the box, you know, because they're gonna bring
everybody in tight, you know, so everybody's got their assignment.
It's kind of you know, it's like playing Smith's Station.
You know, everybody's got their assignment. You know, you got
to have eye discipline, make sure you're looking at what
you're supposed to be looking at don't take your eyes
off of that, and everybody does the responsibility. But if
you don't, you know, there's not much behind you to
(15:34):
keep them, to keep them from making big plays, big
supposed to plays. So you know, we just got to
be we gotta we gotta be really disciplined this week.
Speaker 2 (15:41):
Yeah, I'm a leak. I was talking about to coach Mortan.
Speaker 1 (15:43):
It's kind of like playoff games every week now, because
you know you've got to win these to get in.
Speaker 2 (15:47):
Yeah, and I know you guys understand that.
Speaker 6 (15:49):
We definitely understand that. That's it's all how we were thinking.
Even when we played these teams that aren't as good
as those guys, We've been trying to play practice just
it's hard, play just as hard. So we can keep
taking this tip for your week. Just if you only
want to lock in for the big games, it's gonna
be too late. So we were trying to stay locked
in the whole season and to keep on pushing it too.
So when those time comes, I feel like I feel
(16:09):
the games are already played from the all season on up.
So if all our all our hard way that we
were doing is gonna really push us over the top,
when it's time to show up with those big moments.
Speaker 2 (16:18):
How are you feeling? How's the rest of the guys
feeling up front? Y'all all healthy and ready to go?
Speaker 6 (16:22):
We were healthy, healthy, ready to go. This is probably
the most healthy we've been this season.
Speaker 4 (16:26):
Uh.
Speaker 6 (16:26):
Chris Moore has been taking care of us really well
at practice.
Speaker 4 (16:29):
Uh, Chris McGee.
Speaker 6 (16:30):
The stream the condition that goes doing really good work
in our bodies with stretching a lot.
Speaker 4 (16:35):
So it is great.
Speaker 6 (16:37):
Uh, this is probably the best I felt halfway through
the season. I fin don't getting better too, Like I
feel like my body's getting better, getting more in shaky
and fashion.
Speaker 4 (16:44):
The games feel slowing down. So U food out, feel good.
Speaker 1 (16:49):
Coaches your challenge, sho, I know, to keep guys spreading
the game like this, especially as much as they can
run and keep you on the field.
Speaker 5 (16:54):
Right, we're gonna do We've got to do a really
great job of rotating guys in because these guys are
gonna get just beat up and beat up, I mean
every single play. And so you know we're working that
this week, trying to get some of those rotational guys
a lot more reps. Is this gonna when it comes
down in the fourth quarter. And these guys have been
you know, been out there battling for that long. We've
(17:15):
got to have them fresh. So we'll do a better
job this week of rotating guys.
Speaker 2 (17:20):
All right, Hey, good luck to both of you. Appreciate
you all joining us. All Right, we'll continue with more
here on the Brian Moore Show.
Speaker 1 (17:24):
We've got a defensive coordinator, assistant defense coordinator Tyler Dawkins
joining up with us in Tyreese Pitts. Next here on
the Brian Moore Show. Welcome back. Here on the Brian
Moore Show, we continue with more special guests. We've got
co defensive coordinator Tyler Dawkins and also Tyree Pitts.
Speaker 2 (17:46):
And first we'll start with you, Coach Dawkins.
Speaker 1 (17:48):
Talk about your along with being co defensive coordinator, you
handle these safeties and they've been playing really good this season.
Speaker 4 (17:55):
They have super proud of obviously just kid in the
middle here.
Speaker 7 (18:00):
I don't know if a lot of people know, but
last week was his his birthday last Friday as a Maratha,
that's right, and he caught his first pick of the season,
and also not only did he do that, but he
also returned it for a touchdown which helped us out tremendously,
and I think that put us up twenty one nothing
so really jumped us out in front of fight road
(18:20):
and obviously from there he finished off the game in
a great way. So really proud of him and really proud.
Speaker 4 (18:27):
To hold back end back there. Yeah.
Speaker 2 (18:28):
I was about to say a lot of those guys
have been calling their numbers.
Speaker 1 (18:30):
Keevi and Kings had several interceptions this year, Ingram's played good.
I mean there's just the numerous guys in there and
a lot of guys rolling in and rolling out to
Leland Bell another one of those.
Speaker 7 (18:38):
Guys, Yeah, man, he was I think Tyree's for you know,
the starters. As anyway, he was the last one to
get his first pick, so everybody on the back end
is not a pick so far, and I hope we
just continue that as we finish up this season.
Speaker 1 (18:55):
Yeah, Tyree's talk about how the season's going so far. Enough,
that was big because, like, you know, the offense, I
wouldn't say struggle, but that you know, I had trouble
moving the ball a little.
Speaker 2 (19:02):
Bit at times.
Speaker 1 (19:03):
And boy, that really that really put the game that
you felt like it with a good cushion before Pike Road.
You know, made a little run there, but put us
up twenty one nothing, So I know that was exciting,
especially on your birthday.
Speaker 8 (19:13):
I feel like we're doing good. Everything's like falling into
place as we play. I feel like everything's on working well.
Coach Moore has us uh in a schedule that's like
working with us well, and like the way how everything
is moving in practice.
Speaker 2 (19:26):
I think we're doing all right.
Speaker 1 (19:27):
A challenge I know coming up, just wait to face
this Dothing team. I know you guys got to be
on your toes because you know everything moves so fast
against this Dothing team.
Speaker 8 (19:35):
Oh yes, sir, Dothan is like a hard play, a
hard place to play out. You know, we have our
certain keys we have to read, so if everyone just
stays focused on the keys, I think we'll come out victorious.
Speaker 1 (19:45):
Coach, I know you're familiar with Dathan coming from Dothan
on your previous stop, and I know you're familiar with
coach Kennedy and this offense.
Speaker 7 (19:53):
Lights Iris just said, I mean it's it's a struggle
for everybody, right. I mean, it's hard to kind of
simulate one week of p That's why I think I
was on the radio show two weeks ago and they
were asked me about Smith's station's offense, which I mean,
I guess in a way is kind of similar because
they ran flicks moll So you still, you know, you
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have to be true.
Speaker 4 (20:14):
To your keys. You have to be disciplined.
Speaker 7 (20:18):
You can't basically chase the eye candy because they have
a lot of false reads within their offense, so it
might look like they're going one way, but they're actually
going a completely different way. So we basically have to
create that balance within our defense.
Speaker 4 (20:32):
And just not get greedy.
Speaker 7 (20:34):
Man, do your job, And that goes for all eleven
that's on the field at the time.
Speaker 2 (20:38):
And I know I was talking to coach earlier this week.
Speaker 1 (20:40):
I said, we want one of the keys to winning
a game like this, and he says, can't get beat deep.
And I know that's one thing that's this quarterback can
throw the ball and you can get sucked in on
some my candy. Next thing you know, they're throwing it deep.
Talk about just what do you look for as far
as that goes in the passing game to make sure
you don't let that wide receiver get past you.
Speaker 8 (20:58):
Just having our eyes on the right person, not allowed everything,
keeping everything in front of us, just playing our keys.
Speaker 4 (21:04):
And that's it, my coach.
Speaker 2 (21:06):
I know that can be a challenge for the game
too coming up.
Speaker 7 (21:09):
Yeah, most definitely, I mean, and that's the cliche thing.
Every team you know wants to stay their keys, be disciplined.
You know, all the things that you hear about football
week the week, but this one, like it's is really true.
Like you do one thing out of the way Friday night,
and it's it's a possibility for six you know, each
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and every time that they step on the field, break
down huddle because you, just like you said just a
minute ago, you get so sucked in with the eye
candy to run, the run, to run, and they'll just
loy you, loyer you, loy you, and then they'll go
over the top. And I mean, like I said, everybody
says it, but eventually it happens. But we're trying to
prevent that by all cout this week.
Speaker 1 (21:50):
All right, Well, coach, good luck and Tyree's good luck.
Hopefully we're calling your name again on Friday night a
lot either.
Speaker 2 (21:55):
All right.
Speaker 1 (21:56):
Next week, of course, we'll be previewing another big matchup
as Enterprise comes to town. Hopefully reac happen a big
victory over the Dothan Wolves again this Friday night, rip
HU Stadium. Don't forget Coach Brian Moore's lunch coming up
on Thursday First Baptist Church Opalaika in the three sixteen Center,
and we'll see you back next week right here on
The Brian Moore Show
This is the Coach Brian Moore Show with Opah Lake.
I had football coach Brian Moore and now with Coach Moore,
the voice of the Bulldogs.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Man Rigs.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
Dogs five and one headed into a big one coming
up this Friday night at Dothan A Rip Hugh Stadium
alongside coach Brian Moore. I'm Van Riggs coach. He got
challenged last Friday night at Pike Road. We knew it
was going to be a challenge. Coach Shook and his
staff do a fantastic job, and the first seven eight
team to ever play in their stadium, you knew they
were going to be fired up, and they played with
an edge, even getting down twenty one to nothing, battling back.
Speaker 3 (00:47):
No doubt, no fear in those guys, for sure, but
that comes from their coach and that comes from a
tradition rich program. A young program, you know in that regard,
but tradition rich nonetheless. With the state championship recently six
a semi final team like year, I mean, this is
a good team, you know, and you know so we
were excited to get out of there.
Speaker 4 (01:04):
We win.
Speaker 3 (01:05):
Encouraged by some things in the game, but also some
things we need to fix.
Speaker 4 (01:08):
Just like every game.
Speaker 3 (01:09):
But truthfully, you know, it's twenty one nothing, and we
let them back in the ball again. They had a
really good drive. Their quarterback was an absolute player and
just did a great job with his scrambles and keeping
plays alive. And their receivers made some great catches as well,
and then their back is a good player. But I
did think that it was a huge game for us
to play prior to going into region play, just because
they were really good defensively, you know, obviously super physical
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in the game. They ran the ball effectively against us,
so it gave us some things to clean up because
we came off to not very competitive ball games before that.
So I thought that was good to have to play
four quarters. We had a few guys cramp and some
stuff like that, because again we've only played like twenty
snaps you know in the games before. Like a MARII
cramped a little bit, but he played sixty snaps and
so got a lot to work on.
Speaker 4 (01:52):
But a huge challenge going forward this week.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Yeah, I think you're going off of that.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
I think Calvin and the Smith station game only had
eight carries I think, and then an entire ball game,
and he was asked to do a lot Friday.
Speaker 4 (02:02):
Night, no doubt and all of us.
Speaker 3 (02:03):
And that's why it was so important to have this game,
you know, because we could have chosen for this week
to be a bye week, you know, going into the
in the region play. But I just felt like it
was important to play a game, to play a really
good opponent, you know, and have to strain a little
bit and play towards the end of the ball game
and and find a way to win.
Speaker 4 (02:19):
You know.
Speaker 3 (02:19):
I was pleased with some of the responses in the
game as well. You know, we go up twenty one
and nothing, they answer twice, We have a kick off
return issue, they make it twenty one to fourteen, but
then we have a really big return from Jamari and
then we kick a field goal to put it back
to two scores, and it never got inside of two
scores from that. So I think our responses have been
good all year, whether it's Ben Russell, this game Auburn.
We responded really well in games, so proud of that.
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We had to, Like I mentioned the one kicking game
issue that we had to clean up. We worked really
hard on this week, but encouragem our team overall, you know,
but again we understand that the next step is coming
this week.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
Field position was key in that game against Pike Road
and even led to one to pick six by Tyrese
Pitts the Birthday Boys score.
Speaker 4 (03:00):
That's right. Who's going to be on the show.
Speaker 3 (03:01):
It's a second, but you know, Tyreese an outstanding young man.
Speaker 4 (03:05):
Field position was key. You know, Reese continues to kick
the ball. Well.
Speaker 3 (03:08):
We continue to cover our tails off, whether it's Xavier
Thomas or Vin or Jacoby Jackson who was on there,
Jalen Nelson, some of these younger guys outside of VN.
But some of the younger guys are really running down
there covering kicks really well. Proud of that, but you're
right being backed up. Their average Stardi field position was
the twenty one yard line. You love that number, whether
it was kickoff or punch from Zion, which Zion had
(03:30):
an incredible He.
Speaker 4 (03:31):
Was our Special Teams player of the week.
Speaker 3 (03:32):
I think he punted six times, which is too many,
but he bombed some punts and we did a good
job of downing punts inside the tens and then they
had a muff punt. But part of that is the
fact that we had eight guys around the returner by
the time he caught it. The ball was hit so high,
you know that there were eight guys around him, and
he muffed it and we were right there to cover
it up, and then we scored two plays later.
Speaker 4 (03:51):
So encouraged by our special teams.
Speaker 3 (03:53):
We continue to be really good in that phase, and
that has to be a constant.
Speaker 4 (03:57):
We talked about it all the time.
Speaker 3 (03:58):
That's the thing that we feel like we can control
with our specialists.
Speaker 4 (04:01):
We planned to have Johnny back this week.
Speaker 3 (04:04):
So we're really encouraged by our special teams and the
job they're doing. And then obviously, like you mentioned, Tyrese
played a great ball game. Really proud of him and
what a birthday gift that.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
Was and absolutely was.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
And you know, on defense, I think, you know, the
defensive line may not get their names called as much,
but the secondary and the linebackers I thought really had
a good game coming up and making the tackles when
they needed.
Speaker 4 (04:22):
To, no doubt.
Speaker 3 (04:23):
And even when you know, outside of the one past
to seven that was for the touchdown late the last
touchdown they scored, we were able to get the guys
on the ground. You know, we had the one that
we gave up. I think it was from our sideline,
was a quick post. Tyreech ran and tackled, and Keevian
had a couple of big tackles.
Speaker 4 (04:39):
You know.
Speaker 3 (04:39):
Obviously we got to clean up between the hash issues,
which there was two fourth and eight conversions on their
last drive that we didn't really fit well and didn't
cover and keep our eyes in the right spot. We
continue to talk about that. Great to see Tyler Moore back.
Tyler was dynamic, he looked really fresh. Ty Hudson played
his best ball game, which is saying a lot out
of the ball games he's played. He is an absolute dog.
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He runs and tackles everything. He's always around the football.
Just incredible job. But back to your point, the d
line I thought was their best this week. I thought
Omori had major pressures in the game. I thought Elik
played his best game. He was the one that forced
the fumble off their nine team play drive that we
got the goal line standing at the one.
Speaker 4 (05:18):
Eliite forced the fumble. I thought that was really huge.
Speaker 3 (05:22):
Lightfoot was back in the action, so that was good
to see ninety nine back.
Speaker 4 (05:25):
Out there, So we're getting better.
Speaker 3 (05:27):
And then Carson Moss played really well at strong safety.
Made the very first stop of the game was a
third down. They ran a little option play Carson Chopson
down He's just so long and ranging, and then he
had a pick you know, right before half that we
really should have turned into points, but it gave us
another plus territory possession.
Speaker 4 (05:43):
So really proud of those guys.
Speaker 3 (05:45):
We continue to get better defensively and it's exciting to
see because we're really talented, but now we're playing within
the scheme better and eliminate mistakes better and making it
really tough for people to drive it.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
And in this game Friday night against Dothan, one side
that really will be challenged is the defense to try
to find a way to slow down this running attack
from Dothan.
Speaker 3 (06:02):
It's just so unorthodox, you know now, and they do
such a great job. You know, they have answers for everything,
cause Kennedy does a tremendous job. He's a really good
football coach. They've got a great scheme that they understand.
I think this is a year three or four for him,
and so his kids have kind of been raised in
this system, so you're able to see them even stretch
it further into some of the things they do, because
it's not.
Speaker 4 (06:22):
Just four yards and a cloud of dust.
Speaker 3 (06:23):
I mean it is you know, throwbacks and you know,
even some screen action and just different stuff that they do.
They will spread it out a little bit. Eleven's a
really good queue. He can throw it to. I expect
him to be back. He's been a little limited with
a hamstring, but he'll be back, I'm sure in the game.
Speaker 4 (06:39):
And they've got an explosive wing.
Speaker 3 (06:40):
And then off set back you know that make a difference,
and they're blocking back is a big you know, big
almost guard. You know, extra two hundred and forty pound
kid that's in there banging is a great player. So
whatever work cut out for us, I'm excited about the
chess match though, you know, that's the fun of it
of you know, where are the pieces, what tendencies can
we get off those guys.
Speaker 4 (07:00):
But ultimately, when it all breaks.
Speaker 3 (07:01):
Down, all the eye candy and moving parts and all
the things, you have to see. You have to see
your key and you have to run and be willing
to fight that war for sixty snaps. You know, because
their kids are they again they've grown up in this.
They understand what it takes to run the ball, you know,
sixty times in a ball game. We have to be
willing to defend it for that, and if we have
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the will to do it, you know we'll have a chance.
But if we can't, then you'll see, you know, big
plays happen late as we're tired. It's about you know,
it's a war in there, and it's about a war
of attrition. It's about making sure you have enough bodies
in there that when those guys get fatigued, that you.
Speaker 4 (07:37):
Have fresh bodies.
Speaker 3 (07:38):
So we want to play twenty two kids, you know,
we want to play a bunch of guys and get
them reps. And you starting to see that even back
to last week. But excited to see us play. I mean,
this is a this is why, you know, partly why
I came here is to be able to coach in
games like this, and you know, it'll be a lot
of fun on a long road trip. We've got to
plan for all that. But I think our kids are handled,
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will handle it. And each week we a little bit
better mentally about how we handle the logistics of travel
and that sort of thing. So I'm encouraged by that
and excited to see us Friday.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
Yeah, and week to week now you're playing a team
that's playoff caliber, and this team is a team that's
been in the playoffs the past couple of years. So,
I mean, the message to your team, I'm sure they're
fired up and ready to go, but this is almost
like a playoff game. You've got to win these to
get in.
Speaker 3 (08:20):
Yeah, I mean, you know, we could play eight weeks, right,
so we've got four regular seasons and four playoff games
as a possibility. All of them are going to be
playoff caliber, you know.
Speaker 4 (08:29):
All of them.
Speaker 3 (08:30):
Most of the teams we play are either in the
top five or were like this team Friday. You know,
we have our work cut out for us every week
and there is no turning back. There is no you know,
redos or second chances. I mean, either you win or
you go home. And so you know, again we don't
know what that looks like. You know, we don't necessarily
have to go four and zero down the stretch, but
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we've got to play really well and we've got.
Speaker 4 (08:53):
To go win some of these games we haven't won
since going to seven A.
Speaker 3 (08:56):
I mean, here we are, you know, we're standing you know,
on deck right here and ready to go in to
the box and really prove ourselves in front of our crowd.
I know we will have a big group go down
there and for our kids, and but again we understand
and I think our kids are ready for this and
they're hungry. This is the legacy part we talk about,
you know, being able to say that, hey, I'm a
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twenty twenty four you know, football player. You know, this
is thirty years from now, and this is what I
did and how we you know, got into the playoffs
and whatever we did there. You know, so we're excited
about that. It'll be a lot of fun. And you know, truthfully, Van,
I don't know another team in the state of Alabama
that's going through a four game stretch like we're getting
ready to.
Speaker 4 (09:33):
And again we knew that it was no secret what
the schedule was. But we're excited about the challenge.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
Yeah, and I think it's a chance for the kids
to prove to the state that open like a football
is back, because a lot of people around the state
still are kind of, you know, kind of ignoring Opeka
and then what in five and one that's still not
getting much attention.
Speaker 3 (09:48):
I've had a lot of text from friends and different
folks saying, you know, what, why are we not ranked
or this or that? And you know, I understand, honestly,
you know, until you prove it, you know, there's there's
no room for us to that or and it really
didn't matter anyway, but there's no room for us to
be considered one of those teams until we prove it
on the road or against one of these perennial playoff
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teams that we're playing.
Speaker 4 (10:11):
But again, we're not far removed from that.
Speaker 3 (10:13):
I need to remind and make sure everybody remembers that
this is a twenty sixteen state champion runner up. This
is a team that's won a million region championships. This
is a program that had Spence McCracken, who's the greatest
all time Alabama high school football coach in history. I mean,
that's what we have here, and that's why I'm back
here is because I knew what this place could be
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and I'm just excited to see us find a way
to get back there. And I'll tell the community this,
Our kids deserve to be there. Our kids, they have
worked their tails off and the level of buy in
has been incredible, and I'm so proud of them, and
just look at our discipline and look at us after
the whistle stuff.
Speaker 4 (10:49):
We're not having all that stuff.
Speaker 3 (10:50):
Our kids understand what it takes and we just got
to go do it. But again, no more talking. You know,
it's time to either do it or don't you know.
And I'm excit. I think that we're going to go
play really well. I don't know what that means as
far as a result, but I know that our kids
are going to play really hard and they're completely in
and again have earned the right to win this game.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
All right.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
For any fans that did make the trip a couple
of years ago, light show jumbo tron RIPU Stadium that
has been completely renovated. I know it was the last
time we went. But a great atmosphere for football on
a Friday night and a Thursday. Of course you got
your lunch coming up at the first Baptist Church open
like in the three sixteen center, a chance to get
a good preview ten dollars meal. So I know everybody
encouraged to come out there at Thursday.
Speaker 4 (11:30):
Night, Yeah, Thursday at lunch.
Speaker 3 (11:32):
So first the stadium the last time I was there
was grass and so I haven't seen the new turf
down there.
Speaker 4 (11:37):
I've been in the North for a little while.
Speaker 3 (11:39):
But it's a great place to play a football game,
a big stadium.
Speaker 4 (11:43):
You know, the bands will be rocking and that whole deal.
Speaker 3 (11:45):
So that'll be exciting, but a little bit different than
the atmosphere from this past Friday.
Speaker 2 (11:49):
Even a surprise here. It's from a college band.
Speaker 4 (11:52):
So I've heard so, I've heard so.
Speaker 3 (11:54):
But then you know the lunch and so we missed
last week, and so we're going to bring our safety
so Kievan Vn, ty Reese and Leland Bale will all
be there. Coach Dawkins and Coach Smith will be there
as well to talk about, you know, our game and
kind of the things that have happened in the past
as well, kind of highlighting some kids. So I hope
people will come out to the First Baptists on Thursday
at lunch all.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
Right in the three sixteen center again ten dollars. Make
sure you make your plans to come join us. Coach
does a great job in a staff a preview and
the matchups of course looking back at some of the
highlights during the week, and we hope to see you there.
Coming up next more special guest right here on The
Brian Moore Show. Welcome back here on The Brian Moore Show.
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Van Riggs alongside coach Eric holl And also Malik Autry
and coach Hal defensive line coach at Opalke and coach
Hall talk about you did the defensive line. I've been
playing good and I know this guy has helped a
lot pretty good bit.
Speaker 5 (12:56):
Yeah, we've been playing pretty well this year, so I
don't think we've reached our potential yet, but we've gotten
a lot better over.
Speaker 4 (13:04):
The past few weeks.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Uh.
Speaker 5 (13:05):
You know this guy right here, Malik is is Uh
has really this last game, I think it was one
of his better games. Uh, and he's really kind of
stepped up his game the last couple of weeks. Uh,
Marius Smiley has done a really great job. Maybe TJ
has also done a great job. And uh to kill
Lightfoot has been playing really well this year as well.
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So all four of those guys, H plus some of
our rotational guys have really really stepped up. And Uh,
he's done a great job this year.
Speaker 1 (13:36):
I'm a lake the home stretchers coming up. You know,
these tough racing games. I think the Pike Road game
was a good test trying to get back on track
after a couple of easier games the past couple of weeks.
Speaker 6 (13:44):
Oh no, it's definitely finally get to play a better team.
This past week was really good just to see where
we were in. Probably one of the better old lines
who played this year just probably been an athletic and
driving our run blocks and even being a pretty decent passages.
So I definitely get that get out there and getting
getting used to that and then get rid of this
four game schedule. We know it's gonna be dog fight
every single week, so we were definitely prepared every day
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and practice and they getting that game versus Piroll definitely
good step.
Speaker 1 (14:11):
You've played against Oath in the past couple of times,
and I know it's just a challenge kind of all
weak at practice trying to figure out how to how
to how to protect this offense from scoring and they
it doesn't take, but I know a couple of miss
assignments so they can bust a long run.
Speaker 4 (14:25):
Yeah.
Speaker 6 (14:25):
Uh, it's definitely definitely that way when we've played my
sophomore year in our junior year, so all our defense
this year is super all seniors mostly so we all
don't played against them at least once, so we're seeing it. Uh,
you know, their practice is hard to get the same
the example of how they how fast they running, the
way they do it. But we've seen it from the
past few years and you know we struggle against Oathan.
(14:47):
So this year is definitely one of those games we
take personal. Every game personal, but this is one of
those is not as out of the playoffs, so you
either keep us from reaching our goal. So this game,
we gotta get over the hump. And we've seen it
before and everybody think, you know, everybody does. There's sign
we'll be good. Just can't get out of this play
cloth in the system.
Speaker 1 (15:03):
We'll be all right, Coach Anel, I know it's it's
a challenge because if they get past those guys, it
may be too late.
Speaker 5 (15:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 4 (15:09):
Yeah, I mean, you know we're.
Speaker 5 (15:12):
Gonna load the box, you know, because they're gonna bring
everybody in tight, you know, so everybody's got their assignment.
It's kind of you know, it's like playing Smith's Station.
You know, everybody's got their assignment. You know, you got
to have eye discipline, make sure you're looking at what
you're supposed to be looking at don't take your eyes
off of that, and everybody does the responsibility. But if
you don't, you know, there's not much behind you to
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keep them, to keep them from making big plays, big
supposed to plays. So you know, we just got to
be we gotta we gotta be really disciplined this week.
Speaker 2 (15:41):
Yeah, I'm a leak. I was talking about to coach Mortan.
Speaker 1 (15:43):
It's kind of like playoff games every week now, because
you know you've got to win these to get in.
Speaker 2 (15:47):
Yeah, and I know you guys understand that.
Speaker 6 (15:49):
We definitely understand that. That's it's all how we were thinking.
Even when we played these teams that aren't as good
as those guys, We've been trying to play practice just
it's hard, play just as hard. So we can keep
taking this tip for your week. Just if you only
want to lock in for the big games, it's gonna
be too late. So we were trying to stay locked
in the whole season and to keep on pushing it too.
So when those time comes, I feel like I feel
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the games are already played from the all season on up.
So if all our all our hard way that we
were doing is gonna really push us over the top,
when it's time to show up with those big moments.
Speaker 2 (16:18):
How are you feeling? How's the rest of the guys
feeling up front? Y'all all healthy and ready to go?
Speaker 6 (16:22):
We were healthy, healthy, ready to go. This is probably
the most healthy we've been this season.
Speaker 4 (16:26):
Uh.
Speaker 6 (16:26):
Chris Moore has been taking care of us really well
at practice.
Speaker 4 (16:29):
Uh, Chris McGee.
Speaker 6 (16:30):
The stream the condition that goes doing really good work
in our bodies with stretching a lot.
Speaker 4 (16:35):
So it is great.
Speaker 6 (16:37):
Uh, this is probably the best I felt halfway through
the season. I fin don't getting better too, Like I
feel like my body's getting better, getting more in shaky
and fashion.
Speaker 4 (16:44):
The games feel slowing down. So U food out, feel good.
Speaker 1 (16:49):
Coaches your challenge, sho, I know, to keep guys spreading
the game like this, especially as much as they can
run and keep you on the field.
Speaker 5 (16:54):
Right, we're gonna do We've got to do a really
great job of rotating guys in because these guys are
gonna get just beat up and beat up, I mean
every single play. And so you know we're working that
this week, trying to get some of those rotational guys
a lot more reps. Is this gonna when it comes
down in the fourth quarter. And these guys have been
you know, been out there battling for that long. We've
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got to have them fresh. So we'll do a better
job this week of rotating guys.
Speaker 2 (17:20):
All right, Hey, good luck to both of you. Appreciate
you all joining us. All Right, we'll continue with more
here on the Brian Moore Show.
Speaker 1 (17:24):
We've got a defensive coordinator, assistant defense coordinator Tyler Dawkins
joining up with us in Tyreese Pitts. Next here on
the Brian Moore Show. Welcome back. Here on the Brian
Moore Show, we continue with more special guests. We've got
co defensive coordinator Tyler Dawkins and also Tyree Pitts.
Speaker 2 (17:46):
And first we'll start with you, Coach Dawkins.
Speaker 1 (17:48):
Talk about your along with being co defensive coordinator, you
handle these safeties and they've been playing really good this season.
Speaker 4 (17:55):
They have super proud of obviously just kid in the
middle here.
Speaker 7 (18:00):
I don't know if a lot of people know, but
last week was his his birthday last Friday as a Maratha,
that's right, and he caught his first pick of the season,
and also not only did he do that, but he
also returned it for a touchdown which helped us out tremendously,
and I think that put us up twenty one nothing
so really jumped us out in front of fight road
(18:20):
and obviously from there he finished off the game in
a great way. So really proud of him and really proud.
Speaker 4 (18:27):
To hold back end back there. Yeah.
Speaker 2 (18:28):
I was about to say a lot of those guys
have been calling their numbers.
Speaker 1 (18:30):
Keevi and Kings had several interceptions this year, Ingram's played good.
I mean there's just the numerous guys in there and
a lot of guys rolling in and rolling out to
Leland Bell another one of those.
Speaker 7 (18:38):
Guys, Yeah, man, he was I think Tyree's for you know,
the starters. As anyway, he was the last one to
get his first pick, so everybody on the back end
is not a pick so far, and I hope we
just continue that as we finish up this season.
Speaker 1 (18:55):
Yeah, Tyree's talk about how the season's going so far. Enough,
that was big because, like, you know, the offense, I
wouldn't say struggle, but that you know, I had trouble
moving the ball a little.
Speaker 2 (19:02):
Bit at times.
Speaker 1 (19:03):
And boy, that really that really put the game that
you felt like it with a good cushion before Pike Road.
You know, made a little run there, but put us
up twenty one nothing, So I know that was exciting,
especially on your birthday.
Speaker 8 (19:13):
I feel like we're doing good. Everything's like falling into
place as we play. I feel like everything's on working well.
Coach Moore has us uh in a schedule that's like
working with us well, and like the way how everything
is moving in practice.
Speaker 2 (19:26):
I think we're doing all right.
Speaker 1 (19:27):
A challenge I know coming up, just wait to face
this Dothing team. I know you guys got to be
on your toes because you know everything moves so fast
against this Dothing team.
Speaker 8 (19:35):
Oh yes, sir, Dothan is like a hard play, a
hard place to play out. You know, we have our
certain keys we have to read, so if everyone just
stays focused on the keys, I think we'll come out victorious.
Speaker 1 (19:45):
Coach, I know you're familiar with Dathan coming from Dothan
on your previous stop, and I know you're familiar with
coach Kennedy and this offense.
Speaker 7 (19:53):
Lights Iris just said, I mean it's it's a struggle
for everybody, right. I mean, it's hard to kind of
simulate one week of p That's why I think I
was on the radio show two weeks ago and they
were asked me about Smith's station's offense, which I mean,
I guess in a way is kind of similar because
they ran flicks moll So you still, you know, you
(20:13):
have to be true.
Speaker 4 (20:14):
To your keys. You have to be disciplined.
Speaker 7 (20:18):
You can't basically chase the eye candy because they have
a lot of false reads within their offense, so it
might look like they're going one way, but they're actually
going a completely different way. So we basically have to
create that balance within our defense.
Speaker 4 (20:32):
And just not get greedy.
Speaker 7 (20:34):
Man, do your job, And that goes for all eleven
that's on the field at the time.
Speaker 2 (20:38):
And I know I was talking to coach earlier this week.
Speaker 1 (20:40):
I said, we want one of the keys to winning
a game like this, and he says, can't get beat deep.
And I know that's one thing that's this quarterback can
throw the ball and you can get sucked in on
some my candy. Next thing you know, they're throwing it deep.
Talk about just what do you look for as far
as that goes in the passing game to make sure
you don't let that wide receiver get past you.
Speaker 8 (20:58):
Just having our eyes on the right person, not allowed everything,
keeping everything in front of us, just playing our keys.
Speaker 4 (21:04):
And that's it, my coach.
Speaker 2 (21:06):
I know that can be a challenge for the game
too coming up.
Speaker 7 (21:09):
Yeah, most definitely, I mean, and that's the cliche thing.
Every team you know wants to stay their keys, be disciplined.
You know, all the things that you hear about football
week the week, but this one, like it's is really true.
Like you do one thing out of the way Friday night,
and it's it's a possibility for six you know, each
(21:30):
and every time that they step on the field, break
down huddle because you, just like you said just a
minute ago, you get so sucked in with the eye
candy to run, the run, to run, and they'll just
loy you, loyer you, loy you, and then they'll go
over the top. And I mean, like I said, everybody
says it, but eventually it happens. But we're trying to
prevent that by all cout this week.
Speaker 1 (21:50):
All right, Well, coach, good luck and Tyree's good luck.
Hopefully we're calling your name again on Friday night a
lot either.
Speaker 2 (21:55):
All right.
Speaker 1 (21:56):
Next week, of course, we'll be previewing another big matchup
as Enterprise comes to town. Hopefully reac happen a big
victory over the Dothan Wolves again this Friday night, rip
HU Stadium. Don't forget Coach Brian Moore's lunch coming up
on Thursday First Baptist Church Opalaika in the three sixteen Center,
and we'll see you back next week right here on
The Brian Moore Show
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