Q&A with Coach P. Dedric Maffett
Q. HOW WOULD YOU CHARACTERIZE THIS YEAR’S TEAM?
A. Battle-tested competitors determined to finish strong.
Q. WHAT WILL BE THE KEYS TO YOUR SUCCESS?
A. Offensive and defensive line consistency and attention to detail.
Q. WHO WILL BE YOUR KEY LEADERS ON THE TEAM?
A. Fletcher Williams, Quantel Marsh, Donish Hyter, and Cumeatrious Bailey.
Q. WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST REASONS FOR OPTIMISM?
A. Returning experience and increased player commitment.
Q. WHAT WILL KEEP YOU UP AT NIGHT?
A. Finishing games and capitalizing on opportunities.
Q. WHAT CAN YOU BUILD ON FROM LAST YEAR?
A. Game experience – converting close losses into victories.
Q. ANY LESSONS LEARNED FROM LAST YEAR?
A. Mental toughness and execution win close games.
Q. HOW WOULD YOU CHARACTERIZE YOUR TEAM’S SPEED?
A. We are the Howard Hustlin’ Tigers!
Q. WILL WE SEE ANYTHING DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?
A. More confidence and a disciplined offensive and defensive line
