These kids get introduced to it in our Junior Olympic program.

I don't mind it at all. It makes the section a little tougher, and that's a good thing. I think it's a good alignment. It gives us a little better competition.

I think our kids are focused, and I think our confidence will be back if we do well in the first couple of series.

It's real tough to get out of it. Once you get it locked up, it's real tough to break it.

This is just what we do. We had two hard practices this week, and the kids have to be used to doing this. Now, we're hoping to catch our second wind.

We have to counter with technique and game plans. I think our kids have responded well to the coaching, and they are more focused on what we are saying. They are more attentive, and I think we are where we should be as far as conditioning.

We were a little bit sluggish. But Elizabeth Forward is an improved team, and we have to keep that in mind.

I think our skill players are better now than what they have been in the past.

Penn Hills has an endless supply of athletic kids. They are extremely fast, and you see that right away. Their speed is who they are.

It is an honor to be the coach of a team that has such a rich tradition. I grew up with it, and it's a big part of my life. One of the things that I've always wanted was to be involved with Connellsville football.