BC FOOTBALL 2006
As many know, the 2006 BC football season is being approached as a rebuilding year. The past few years for the program have been very disappointing and in some ways underachieving. The 2003 squad had some talent and bodies that were capable of doing better than 4-6. 2004 saw one of the worst BC teams in a very long time squander some close games at the end. Last years team lacked the talent BC is accustomed to seeing but had numerous opportunities against average opponents to clinch a State Playoff berth. Not to mention the remarkable win in guyton that showed BC was very capable(BC had no business winning that game). But as we approach the seemingly long coming Bob Herndon era, there is once again a new excitement amongst Cadets new and old. At the time, I felt that this was probaly the best man for the job. The coverage in the paper, TV news, and message boards signaled the prestige of not only the job but the program itself. A graduate who has a tough mindset and has a history of turning programs around was perfect. Brackett accomlished a lot and for the most part the Benedictine family should be proud to have said he was our coach. It is time to move on though, and find our place atop the area where we should be.
The story of this squad will be the youth everywhere. With only 4 returning Senior staters, it is hard to remember a younger team. With that comes aches and pains in more abundance. At the same time, longer strides will be made as the season progresses. Some key losses will be evident throughout the year. Anthony Wallace was a plug in the middle of the defense. He shut down many teams inside running attach and almost single-handedly won the South Effingham game last year. Ashton Phillips was a solid played at both Running Back and Safety. Much of the time he was covering the mistakes of those around him. The most consistent player last year as well as a very good punter. Craig Thomas finally came into his own last year and was a stud on both sides of the ball. Losing him to injury practically ended BC's postseason hopes. Finnaly, the most glaring lost will be found in the kicking game. Even though he was seldomly used last year, William Boyd continued the line of above average kickers that BC always seems to come up with. Extra Points and field position can be key when trying to when any game you can.
Being a young team means you will be hearing some names for the first time. There seems to be a strong group of backs that are capable of moving the ball. Led by veteran T.J. Telfair, these backs will be the headliners of Herndon's wishbone attack. A new kid originally from Michigan is someone you might want to keep an eye on. Chisolm is a versitile athlete who will have to make plays if the Cadets want to move the ball on a consistent basis. A.J. DePhillips, akid from Savannah Christian gets the nod at QB. With little passing in the offense, his success is measured by correct reads and good pitches. Yet, the offense will all depend on a young and tiny line. Coach Herndon has said it is one of if not the smallest lines he has ever seen. In a wishbone offense, that statement can't be good. It will be run, run, run and more run if you are not familliar with Bob Herndon. I have faith that his success with this offense in the past will carry over to BC but it will take time.
The defense will shape this years team. Knowing the offense will not be able to score an abbundance of points, the defense will have to keep BC in games. Once again, the line is extremely small and stopping the run will probaly be left to the linebackers. Gabe Walls led the team in tackles last year but decided not to return due to lack of interest. Stephen Swinson will be the leader of this corps and will be counted on most of the year to make plays. Only a junior but the most experienced player on the field. The Secondary will be the youngest group for the Cadets, possibly starting 2 Freshman. The lurning curve for these kids will be sharp but they have no other choice.
The kicking game is wide open. Two soccer players are on the roster and have been competing for the kicking and punting roles. Don't expect the high calliber special teams play that you are use to seeing. Hopefully this won't cost us any close games and maybe someone can step forward and be"the man."
Verdict: There is no doubt that BC is in a disappointing state as a program. Herndon has the job of bringing it back to where it should be and handing the reigns over to another certain area coach who can take the program and run with it. Expect a lot of the mistakes that comes with a young team. The offense is going to struggle and the defense will be on the field a lot. As the year progresses, a significant improvement should be noticed and that can only spell good things for the future. Frankly there is no where but up from here as the road back to BCgottum football begins September 8th.
BC by 7 over Jenkins
Groves by 10 over BC
Windsor by 2 over BC
BC by 6 over Butler
Thompson by 37 over BC
BC by 1 over Hephzibah
South Effingham by 10 over BC
BC by 7 over Richmond Hill
Liberty Co. by 17 over BC
Burke Co. by 20 over BC
HUT 1 HUT 2
The story of this squad will be the youth everywhere. With only 4 returning Senior staters, it is hard to remember a younger team. With that comes aches and pains in more abundance. At the same time, longer strides will be made as the season progresses. Some key losses will be evident throughout the year. Anthony Wallace was a plug in the middle of the defense. He shut down many teams inside running attach and almost single-handedly won the South Effingham game last year. Ashton Phillips was a solid played at both Running Back and Safety. Much of the time he was covering the mistakes of those around him. The most consistent player last year as well as a very good punter. Craig Thomas finally came into his own last year and was a stud on both sides of the ball. Losing him to injury practically ended BC's postseason hopes. Finnaly, the most glaring lost will be found in the kicking game. Even though he was seldomly used last year, William Boyd continued the line of above average kickers that BC always seems to come up with. Extra Points and field position can be key when trying to when any game you can.
Being a young team means you will be hearing some names for the first time. There seems to be a strong group of backs that are capable of moving the ball. Led by veteran T.J. Telfair, these backs will be the headliners of Herndon's wishbone attack. A new kid originally from Michigan is someone you might want to keep an eye on. Chisolm is a versitile athlete who will have to make plays if the Cadets want to move the ball on a consistent basis. A.J. DePhillips, akid from Savannah Christian gets the nod at QB. With little passing in the offense, his success is measured by correct reads and good pitches. Yet, the offense will all depend on a young and tiny line. Coach Herndon has said it is one of if not the smallest lines he has ever seen. In a wishbone offense, that statement can't be good. It will be run, run, run and more run if you are not familliar with Bob Herndon. I have faith that his success with this offense in the past will carry over to BC but it will take time.
The defense will shape this years team. Knowing the offense will not be able to score an abbundance of points, the defense will have to keep BC in games. Once again, the line is extremely small and stopping the run will probaly be left to the linebackers. Gabe Walls led the team in tackles last year but decided not to return due to lack of interest. Stephen Swinson will be the leader of this corps and will be counted on most of the year to make plays. Only a junior but the most experienced player on the field. The Secondary will be the youngest group for the Cadets, possibly starting 2 Freshman. The lurning curve for these kids will be sharp but they have no other choice.
The kicking game is wide open. Two soccer players are on the roster and have been competing for the kicking and punting roles. Don't expect the high calliber special teams play that you are use to seeing. Hopefully this won't cost us any close games and maybe someone can step forward and be"the man."
Verdict: There is no doubt that BC is in a disappointing state as a program. Herndon has the job of bringing it back to where it should be and handing the reigns over to another certain area coach who can take the program and run with it. Expect a lot of the mistakes that comes with a young team. The offense is going to struggle and the defense will be on the field a lot. As the year progresses, a significant improvement should be noticed and that can only spell good things for the future. Frankly there is no where but up from here as the road back to BCgottum football begins September 8th.
BC by 7 over Jenkins
Groves by 10 over BC
Windsor by 2 over BC
BC by 6 over Butler
Thompson by 37 over BC
BC by 1 over Hephzibah
South Effingham by 10 over BC
BC by 7 over Richmond Hill
Liberty Co. by 17 over BC
Burke Co. by 20 over BC
HUT 1 HUT 2
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