Q&A with Coach Gary Rankin

Q. How would you characterize this year’s team?
A. Our team is still gaining experience and working on building speed. They show strong potential and a lot of heart.
Q. What will be the keys to your success?
A. If we communicate well, play with heart, and focus on improving each week, we’ll build the foundation for long-term success.
Q. Who will be your key leaders on the team?
A. David Green, Sabastian Jones, Blaze Raschke, Mason Bates, K’leb Crowder, and Hudson Highfield.
Q. What are your biggest reasons for optimism?
A. They are coachable and improving every day.
Q. What will keep you up at night?
A. Making sure these boys are ready, not just for Friday nights, but for life.
Q. What can you build on from last year?
A. We return all but one OL and all of our running backs.
Q. Any lessons learned from last year?
A. Take nothing for granted.
Q. Will we see anything different this year?
A. We will see more multiple on defense.
