Clear Fork has always been a team that runs the football well and they play really physical. They're not usually going to get fancy, but this Clear Fork team is very athletic and can throw the ball too.

John's a football player. We're looking for the guys who can play football and then we're going to try and put them in the best situation.

The biggest thing that we need to do is learn to play four quarters of football.

(The rivalry) has changed. It's been a while since Fredericktown beat Clear Fork. Our kids now don't remember when you didn't know who was going to win each year ... but Clear Fork is a big school with great tradition. The kids are excited, there's definitely a rivalry feel to it.

The win was really important for us. Coming off a tough season last year, one of the biggest things we needed for our confidence was a win.

John's a football player. Where the football is, John's going to be.