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High school football: Soph QB delivers as Davis routs Hunter
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DHS DARTS | 1:12 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Way to go boys, it's always nice to start off with a W. I must say I was
very impressed with Fowler. That would be a stressful situation as a sophomore.
This team will turn some heads, watch out for Hinds cause he's an animal!!
Remay1 | 7:47 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Great job Davis! On small correction: Tanner Hinds is a junior, not a senior as
the story reports. Good job by both the offense and defense.
Trueblue | 7:52 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Hunter is known for being a running offense,if its not working try passing more
often.Size matter if your quick.Good luck.
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Brad Jensen | 8:35 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
I attended the game and came away feeling that when the 2008 football season
ends that Hunter will be a better football team than Davis. It was evident from
the get go that Hunter's suspenions of six key players (discipline from
last years season ending brawl at American Fork) was largley felt (and I do mean
largely. Those kids are huge and talented). I feel that the second quarterback
Pearce played could/should eventually win the starters job, but both have
potential.
Positives from game one of the Pearce era was the complete control he had of his team and sideline. There were no stupid penalties. The 'new' sound system was a vastly welcomed improvement. The scoreboards marquee indicating the renaming of the field to the 'Ed Mayne' football stadium brought back some pleasant memoriories, along with a few tears, of one of Hunter's biggest supporter/fan.
Hunter High is headed in the right direction!
Positives from game one of the Pearce era was the complete control he had of his team and sideline. There were no stupid penalties. The 'new' sound system was a vastly welcomed improvement. The scoreboards marquee indicating the renaming of the field to the 'Ed Mayne' football stadium brought back some pleasant memoriories, along with a few tears, of one of Hunter's biggest supporter/fan.
Hunter High is headed in the right direction!
Davis Alum | 8:56 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Congratulations to Fowler for a successful first varsity game, and congrats to
the rest of the Davis team for for making sure that happened. Great team work
and effort. The tests will only get harder so keep up the hard work and
focus!!! GO DAVIS!!!
mom | 9:17 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
As a parent of Hunter football players for the last 6 yearz, i am very pleased
with the change in last nights game. It was so nice to see respect from the
players that has been needed for many years right down to the boys that were
suspended. I see good changes this year. I would like to thank the coaches and
the administration for the changes. It makes me sad to know this is my
son's last year, but I am looking forward to a good season and I hope it is
a good one for the seniors.......
Positive Steps! | 9:35 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
I have been attending Hunter games for more than a decade and it is such a
refreshing change to see some discipline and control from the players. We look
forward to seeing the progress that occurs over the coming weeks and years from
Coach Pearce. It is clear to myself and many others that the talent pool is
tremendous at the school, but that we just lacked the focus to get the job done.
I can reflect on so many 15 yard personal fouls in the past 5 years alone that
cost us dearly. Great job last night boys. The wins will come. Keep the focus
and follow your coach's direction.
~RiSSa LyNN~ | 9:39 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Good job hunter!!! we're on the way to a good season... win some lose
some... it's life. but u just gotta step it up! i know all those crazee
drills you guys did had to do some good right???
~GOOD LuCK HUNTER FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!~
~GOOD LuCK HUNTER FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!~
old days | 11:13 a.m. Aug. 23, 2008
I bet there are quite a few Hunter fans who want to go back to the old
administration where it was anything goes as long as you won. At least they are
trying to do the right things now, they should be commended for their efforts.
Todd | 1:21 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Great job boys keep up the work. Everything looked really smooth and I loved the
"camp d" that you guys brought. Don't be satisfied at the least
bit. Hunter is not a very good team so don't get big headed or anything
like that. Good start Gavin, way to catch the ball Avery, and ground control
still dominated.
Darts 1 | 3:20 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Great start DARTS. Sophomore QB Fowler ran the O like a seasoned vet. 16 for 18
is amazing. With the combination of the pass to the great receivers on the
outside( Avery, Garrett, Moffit and Welk), along with the strong running of
Junior RB Hinds, the Darts could be a sleeper in that region. Great team effort
on the defense. Shut-out baby..... No excuses Hunter, you got beat by a good
team.
Anonymous | 3:46 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
woo woo davis !
Go Darts | 3:47 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Great victory guys. Hunter is always tough and to get a shut-out is a great
accomplishment. Young Fowler and Hinds, well done. Defense, well done. Now,
let's get Brighton.
Darts Fan | 3:53 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Nice victory against Hunter. Keep up the good work vs Brighton.
Hunter Dad | 4:07 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
It was nice to see good sportsmanship from our kids. We need that at Hunter.
Davis was tough. They had a good QB and a strong runner. Maybe we will see them
down the line in the play-offs.
Old Dart | 4:13 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Great team effort boys. We traveled from Kaysville to WVC to watch you and we
were impressed. You have some great young talent out there. I will say the
passing of the QB and the running of #2 were the highlights as well as the solid
defense. Way to hold them on the last play of the game.
Scout | 4:45 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
This is the worst Hunter team i have seen in a decade.
They keep playing like that and they will take last place in their region. They didnt look like they had their typical size and stength. Just average speed. The new coach has a lot of work to do. 4 and 1 and cant punch it in? they better get an attitude quick.
Didnt even see any stand out players.
Was this coaching change for the better?
They keep playing like that and they will take last place in their region. They didnt look like they had their typical size and stength. Just average speed. The new coach has a lot of work to do. 4 and 1 and cant punch it in? they better get an attitude quick.
Didnt even see any stand out players.
Was this coaching change for the better?
Old-n-Grey1 | 5:53 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Hunter is a traditional power house and as with a lot of schools going through a
coaching transition will have to find its strengths by having its weaknesses
exposed. Its a learning, this time humbling, experience that will only make the
Wolverines stronger. When the pieces come together for Hunter it will be tough
for all opponents to overcome the new breed of disciplined, talented, and
physical Wolverines. Hats off to the Davis juggernaut and keep your heads up
Wolverines change is a good but enduring thing.
Darts Rock | 6:29 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Right on football team. We are ready to take it to the top. Nice job coaches,
players and cheerleaders. Where was the band?
Scout 1 | 6:51 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Scout is being pretty hard on the Wolverines. We will get better and yes, the
coaching change will be positive. When we get everyone back we will be tough. We
got beat by a good Davis team. Their back ran hard and their QB killed us on
some 3rd down plays but we will be back.
Anonymous | 7:35 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Hunter players are HUGE, if they could just utilize their talent and become a
team they could be a dominating program and this is coming from a Davis fan
Scout again | 10:28 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008
Davis looked bigger, however I heard that some players from Hunter are
suspended, I dont know how many or who,but it will be interesting to see their
whole team back in play. Then it will be a better judgment of their team
capabilities. Ill be watching, current status Hunter is not a power house or
capable of winning their region. HS football always changes in region play. Good
luck to the team.
Rodfather | 8:24 a.m. Aug. 24, 2008
Great jobs Darts. I've known that Fowler boy since he was a wee lad. Great
kid and a great start. I may be off in a land far far away, The Pacific
Northwest, but I still keep track of the Darts. GO DAVIS !!!!! Hope to see you
play in a few weeks.
AS-Former Dart | 10:15 p.m. Aug. 24, 2008
Wow, I was surprised with Davis' performance against Hunter. It does show
that with a strong heart, anything is possible and that everyone contributing to
the team adds more to the team's success. Keep up the good work and the
way they've been performing, and they'll go far.
Lancer for Life | 5:55 p.m. Aug. 26, 2008
It will be great to see the Davis soph cry when Layton's Defense shuts him
down.
Lancers get a life | 8:54 p.m. Aug. 26, 2008
Ha ha Layton's defense? What defense? Who do they have? All you ever hear
about is Jackson, does Layton have any other players?
New coach | 5:52 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Hunter, on the other hand, failed to convert on third down most of the time.
Bill | 2:50 p.m. Aug. 29, 2008
That welk kid is a great athlete some of his catches were amazing he is one of
the better players in the state
Darts | 6:11 p.m. Aug. 30, 2008
To bad Welk is hurt.
Layton Loser | 6:16 p.m. Aug. 30, 2008
Gavin will fill the air with missles and Layton will be crying their eyes out.
Clair Jensen | 8:33 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Gavin I knew you could do it!! I always had faith in you! I may be a Layton
Lancer, but I will always support Davis for you! I told you that they would see
what you truely were worth! I love you kid
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