Tim Dougherty
Tim Dougherty
definitely goal gotten section title tough win
Our first goal is to win the section title this year, but we know that's going to be tough because the section has definitely gotten stronger,
against ball beat complete defense eight good grinding last nine priority ready top week
Our top priority this week is to play good defense because Alton can beat you in a lot of different ways. They can play ball control, grinding it out for eight or nine minutes, or they can complete a 70-yard pass, like they did against us last season. Our defense is going to have to be ready for anything.
ahead football hope kids next sure taken toughest
Our toughest football is ahead of us. But I think these kids have taken the next step. I sure hope so because we're going to need it.
both coming focus football game kids minutes sides
Our big focus coming into this game was that we had to come out and play 48 minutes of football on both sides of the ball, and I think our kids did that tonight.
answered four key offense three
Our offense responded at some key times in the game. Our offense answered three or four times at key times and I think that was a big difference.
answered bell darn games good line offensive since
Our offensive line answered the bell tonight. It's been a while since we've had one of those games from our line. But it was pretty darn good football.
great solid strides
He made some great strides from the first week. He had a solid game.
practice
I practice 1,000 of those a week, so it was just another kick,
anywhere backs college corner normally route running start three until
They have three running backs that could start anywhere in our conference. I mean, they have a fullback that they run a corner route with. You don't normally see that until you get to the college level.
east good louis played teams
They've played some good teams already. Like I told our kids, we haven't played Alton or East St. Louis yet like they have, so we could be in the same boat,
beat blink escape hands lucky pass
Before Rochelle could blink they were down by two touchdowns. Rochelle beat them on a deperation pass at the end of the game. So they were lucky to escape with a win. We're going to have our hands full, that's for sure.
complete control felt game last line minutes played pleased week
The line has had spurts this season, but last week they played a complete game, and that's what I'm pleased with. They played for 48 minutes and physically, I felt we were in control of the game up front.