At times last year, I really felt he was the glue to our team. He just makes plays when you need him to.

At the end of last year, when we won it (4A) with a team that was predominantly juniors, I felt we would have a real good shot at it this year if we worked hard.

We had a great year. They were the No. 1 team and all that, and we had our chances and they had their chances.

They make a lot of plays. This team feeds on turnovers. Last year they were able to do that. We have to limit turnovers, run the football and be smart.

When a team nickel and dimes you, you can live with that. When you give up that many big plays, it's disappointing.

He's the glue that holds this team together.