He's a person who leads through example. He has the potential to be a great football player.

These guys are untested, but quick. We'll be able to throw the football. Any of them could be a threat.

We need to get the street kid out of these kids. If we don't, we have problems, and that's the biggest thing to get out of these kids.

We still have it in this young kid.

The thing we want most out of him is his leadership. The kid has worked hard. He's an avid weight lifter. We're just trying to get a mean streak in him.

We've literally become a part of the staffs. For example, George Quarles, Maryville High's football coach, literally treats me as much a part of his staff as anyone else.