Looks like we have a couple of studs on the offensive line again this year! All three of these young men know that they have to get it in the classroom as well as the field! Another exciting year in Dark Horse Territory!
Yeah, there are some positions that need to be solidified, and I do agree with you in that both lines will likely be our strength this year-the O-line may be even bigger this year than last year, which is scary. Jalen is gone, but with all of his injuries over the years, how many games did he play? It does appear that we will have some taller backs with size this year, so that's good.
That's good to hear! I remember when Coach Lewis would encourage all the players to either participate in track or play baseball to help with speed and working on different muscles.
Up to 8 in the country in recruiting.Maybe a sign of good things to come.
Yes it is!! Doesn't matter if a kid goes to JuCo, D1, D2 or D3. College football is college football and those kids will be doing what so many other kids don't have the opportunity to do. I'm happy for them and their parents who instilled the work ethic into them. I'm just so excited to see this year's Dark Horse team, can't wait to hear pads popping and to smell that freshly cut grass at Dark Horse Stadium!
Speaking of track, does the team have home meets at Dark Horse stadium? Last time I saw the track, it looked to be in not so good condition with large cracks all around it and grass growing through the cracks. It needs be resurfaced or replaced. Are there any plans to do either?
Bottom line is, Brunswick county has a larger tax base and more money. And they see that over time a turf field would pay for itself in maintenance. A typical turf field is good for about 10-15 years before maintenance has to be done. So that’s 10-15 years for a school board or booster club to save up money for that. Yes the up front cost is substantial, but like I said it will pay for itself in time. And I never really liked the high crown at Clinton.
34, there's plenty of reason but it's about the funds $$$$$$
Yes, the PA does need to be fixed. Speakers need to be placed on the 4 light poles. I actually thought that was going to be done when the wooden poles were replaced.I know I know!! They are going to fix the public address system at the football field!!
Darkhorse04, if I hadn't said it, thanks for what YOU do for Dark Horse Nation
Yes, money is the biggest obstacle. Brunswick County has budgeted $2.9 million for three turf fields, an average of $966,000 per field. I said a couple of years ago that a turf field for Clinton would be roughly $800,000. As I said before, the up front cost is substantial, but it will pay for itself. I'm fairly certain Clinton City Schools doesn't have that type of money for a turf field, so it would not only be up to them, but the Clinton community, including the Booster Club to help with fundraising. Can it be done? Certainly!! But along with raising money for the field, money should be raised for the entire stadium, to include the track, PA system and the field house. Don't get me wrong, Dark Horse Stadium is one of the most beautiful stadiums in the state, but it could use a little makeup.
And you said the news isn't pertaining to Kaba but having to do with the program, right?