Southwest High School

8/19/22
Complete Game Coverage: Jacksonville - 14. SWO - 0.

Final:

SWO - 0. Jacksonville - 14.

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Photos (courtesy of Kay McCloskey): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8269gjywnmzfnk7/AABNFyVCvRWhlQQ2d7GnRBEPa?dl=0

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxzvsJScVGE

"Stable Talk" Postgame Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQSeICcEoGw

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My apologies in advance but since this is Friday morning (instead of the typical Saturday morning article), I'll have to keep things very brief. Please excuse any typos or grammatical errors.

Observations - Positives

Breath of fresh air! I don't know how else to describe it, but there was sense of calmness and togetherness along the sidelines. Small in number and small in size (by Stallion standards), but HUGE in heart and fight and support and togetherness!

The new T-Formation offense worked! We didn't reach paydirt, but we darn sure moved the ball. Cut down on some untimely penalties (fairly typical for a first game), and the Stallion rushing attack should pile up huge numbers this season.

It's a small thing but QB Tanner Whitehead is no longer sprinting back-and-forth to the sideline after every play to receive next playcall. The plays are being shuttled in by other players. This saves Tanner probably a mile of running during the course of a game. With him playing so many positions, it will most certainly help to keep him as fresh as possible.

Props to Coach Beau Williams and the Cardinals for taking a knee late in the game and not piling on an unnecessary score. Classy move!

Great job by the coaching staff!!!! They have had to endure so much adversity and came through with flying colors.

Things to Work On

False start penalties. As I mentioned previously, these are fairly typical for a first game and I'm sure will be significantly reduced as the season progresses.

Moving Ahead

Richlands. That's the only thing on my mind. To be perfectly honest... I wasn't overly excited about the start of football this season. But now I am!! I like this team and can't wait to get back out there next Friday. I hope you're there as well!

GO STALLIONS!!

#OnceaStallionAlwaysaStallion