Cautiously optimistic
Beetdiggers look to improve on last season
"Protect the tradition," it proclaims followed by an interchangeable screen that on this day displayed "Beat Granger."
Not so much out of the ordinary for a high school weight room except for the electronic countdown clock indicating days, hours, minutes and seconds until kick off. And yes, in true scoreboard fashion, tenths of seconds tick off pointing toward tonight's game.
A business-like approach would describe coach Alex Jacobson as he prepares for the upcoming season. His cautiously optimistic attitude is also reflected in his players. He warns "to be humble" and his players follow suit with standard cliche expressions as opposed to unbridled enthusiasm displayed by many teams at the start of the season. Jordan has much to be excited about.
"We have really good skill people," said Jacobson. "They have a good work ethic and a good attitude."
Wide receiver, Scotty Ebert has committed to BYU and hopes to improve on last year's accomplishments now that Cody Raymond has established himself as an all-star threat at the other wide out.
Opposing teams will have to figure out a way to cover both of them this year. Ebert runs a 4.5 40 and Raymond runs a 4.6. "But he runs perfect routes," said Ebert referring to Raymond.
Kenneth Damron is yet another fine receiver and also plays defensive back. His all-around athleticism makes him a valuable commodity.
Quarterback Sean Taylor returns as an All-Stater to lead the team. "His decision making has improved," said Jacobson "and he has a good arm."
Houston Cassita returns at running back and Jarrick Tilby returns at tight end. The only question mark for the Beetdiggers will be a young offensive line.
Raw young talent includes sophomore, Vyncent Jones, son of offensive line coach Wayne Jones, and Ben Godwin, a junior whose avowed goal is "to play varsity every down." Both greenies vowed with conviction to protect the quarterback.
Jacobson knows there is work to be done but believes in his offensive line coach. "I have every confidence in the world he will do a good job," he said.
Other players expected to contribute are Darren Carter a junior at corner, Brad Godinet on the defensive line and Alex Blaisdell as place kicker and punter.
"He will be one of the top kickers in the state," said Jacobson.
Jordan celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and two special events are planned. Before the game on Sept. 8 with Bingham, Military Day will honor all veterans. At homecoming on Sept. 22 all players, coaches and administrators will be honored.
Jacobson is heading into his fourth year as head coach and has nine years associated with the football program. Last year Jordan won the region title and in slight departure from his aforementioned humility he exclaimed, "We want to be the last one standing."
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