2013 Players to Watch

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• Chris,
  I think you are forgetting what Josh Smith did his sophomore year. Over a 1000 yards rushing 14 or 15 TD's. All Metro West first team, all Huron league first team and Offensive player of the year as voted on by the team. Josh, last year had a pretty good year. Rushing for over 800 yards and 11 TD's. Josh, also plays on special teams and defense. Mr Samuels' does not play anything but RB. Maybe you should come to some of the games. They are both great RB's, but credit should be given where credit is due and not one sided. As far as track, Josh Smith is pretty dare good himself. In a 20 yard dash, I would take Smith over Samuels any day.

• 12:49 gilliam and groff on the DL for sure, but well see how judd bounces back from a broken leg. Word on the street is that he's doing well though

• coach Tom, thanks for the info, it is helpful and interesting. The more I read the closer the league seems to be. I think we may be in for some upsets this year. I think Huron is the sleeper.

• Looks like Beaton has 52 carries as a sophomore for 147 yards back in 2011
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• I was looking over the Milan roster that the Monroe News has posted and saw an interesting name for folks to file away.

  Shawn Beaton was on the 2011 Varsity Team as a sophomore and while Arthur Dukes was still the workhorse of that squad, Beaton had his share of carries.

  I don't believe Beaton played football at all last season, and I have no idea why. People quickly forget that there was something of a divide here in Milan going into last season, and there was some talent lost as a result. That said, I don't know if his absence was due to burnout, injury, academics, a falling out with coaches or any other reason. What I do know is that while growing up, that kid was always among the top athletes of his age in any sport he tried.

  I don't know if he'll even be in the rotation to start the season, but starting Friday night in Ypsi, I'll have an eye out for #28 this season to see if he can make a difference.

• More players to look out for in Milan, Gage Smith, Max Blackburn and Chris Stanley.

• additional GI players to watch
  Gilliam
  Judd
  Groff

• I wonder why people are worried about someone listing players they think might do well. Even if it is 6 or so players. Odd thing to complain or comment about.

  I say list whoever you want. Its about the kids, not us.

• Anonymous Anonymous said...

  "There are lots of great kids to watch for on all these teams. Those of us who know a team better than others will list them all. No need to add 8 extra kids from SMCC. 3 or 4 is enough from each team. bn must be from cc. u already named whole team."

  August 27, 2013 at 7:50 AM

  Always nice to see the newcomers. Welcome to the blog, it should be a fun season.

  -bn

• The Detroit Free Press also released there picks to. They had some different names and some of the same as Chris did. Thanks for the blog Chris you do a great job.