Darryl Smithey
Darryl Smithey
kids talking
We go from an 8-by-10 to an index card. We're talking about 30 kids to 14 at the end.
given liked opportunity risk stayed
We would have liked to have stayed with the UIL and be given the opportunity to be in a more competitive district. But the risk was just too high.
approach best both chance compete cons curious players positive pros questions safety
There was some positive and some curious questions about it. Of course, our players are young and they want a chance to compete in a district. There are pros and cons to both sides. But we have to take a safety first approach and do what's best for the kids.
cancel clock close district homecoming running second
I don't want to get into a district and have to cancel somebody's homecoming game. We were close to that this year. We would like to be in a more competitive district. When you're running the clock in the second quarter, you're not in a competitive situation.
community football schedule whether work
I could see other communities being in this situation. You have to think about whether you want to be an 11-man community. This community does. We've got to make 11-man football work and this schedule makes it work.
community football schedule whether work
I could see other communities being in this situation. You have to think about whether you want to be an 11-man community. This community does. We've got to make 11-man football work and this schedule makes it work.