October 19th Newsletter
Dear Quarterbackers;
Uh Huh…that is what I am talking about! We
needed that didn’t we?
Nothing salves the hurt of losing like the
thrill of winning and win we did. The second half of the Mississippi State game
was by far the best half our team has played on special teams, offense and
especially defense. I said last week that Eric Berry is the best sophomore
defensive back I had ever seen. Not so sure that he is not the best defensive
back (period) I have seen at this level. I am sure happy that his helmet has a
power T on it! His jersey needs a power S on it as well! I am sure that you have
already heard this, but just in case not, Eric has already set the interception
return yardage record for a career in the SEC and is closing in fast on the NCAA
record. Not bad for halfway through your sophomore season!
Now
our sites are set on ‘BAMA. The two most winning programs in the SEC, now
playing on the 4th Saturday in October (doesn’t sound right does it?) will be
squaring off in Neyland next Saturday night. My hope is that we will have
newfound confidence and joy n playing the game. The kids seemed to be having fun
Saturday and I hope that carries over to next week. Discipline and concentration
does not mean you wait around for something bad to happen. Playing loose does
not mean you are undisciplined, but playing tight almost always translates into
underachieving. Now with little to lose, we need to just bring it with passion
and not be afraid of making mistakes. Analyzing can be
paralyzing.
Our speaker this week is Mike Gottfried, one of my
very favorites in college football. He has had great success as a major college
coach and TV commentator (Please read his bio on the website) but he is an even
better person. You absolutely do not want to miss him tomorrow at
Calhouns.
We are blessed in East Tennessee, especially when
autumn firms its grip. Let’s celebrate tomorrow!
Mike
Todd
Knoxville Quarterback Club
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