Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about football and sports now!
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Q&A with Buford defensive end Martreece Dillard
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Senior season is going pretty good. Super excited for what this season has awaiting.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I wouldn’t say I’m pleased with how I’ve played because I always acknowledge that there is room for improvement. So I’m trying to continue to stay on the path I’ve been on and continue working my craft.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like our team and coaching staff is in a good spot right now. Our coaches continue to constantly make us become a better team by fixing our minor mistakes and helping us work up to the spot we want to be.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Us as the players on the team can improve on motivating and inspiring the younger guys.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys to us becoming more successful as a team is us senior players to lift as we climb on to the next level.”
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Q&A with Cartersville left tackle Langston Hogg
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Scrimmage game went really well. Team is really coming together. Looking forward to this season.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I’m happy for where I am at, but I believe I have more room for improvement.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel my team played really well, and showed promising results from our scrimmage.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We are working on playing faster and more physically.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Staying focused towards our goals.”
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Q&A with Mountain View quarterback Jayden Dooley
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has been going good.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I’ve been pleased with my play but I know there is always room for improvement.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like my team has been improving every day, and we will continue to improve due to our work ethic and how bad we want to win.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Our team can improve on everything every day. No one is perfect but you can always better yourself.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys to be successful is to just stay hungry, and stay motivated to give it your all so we can have a good season.”
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Q&A with Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Preseason/summer was good for me, went to some camps and definitely improved my game over the summer. Excited for the season ahead of me.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I feel like I have had a good summer heading into the season, in our scrimmage game I played good but I know I haven’t reached my full potential.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“Throughout the summer my team has been putting in good work getting ready for the season and we are ready to show everyone what we have.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Overall the team just needs to be more physical and have each other’s backs and do everything as a team and not be selfish.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Some of the things our team needs to do are be fast, physical, and communicate. One of our coaches always says if we talk and be fast to the ball we will succeed.”
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Q&A with Denmark defensive end Jacob Smith
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has been going good. Lots of hard work going towards this season.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have had my ups and downs, but overall have been happy with what I’ve done, including a sack against a Notre Dame commit.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team played hard. I didn’t notice any lack of effort from my teammates, just making some mistakes that we are working to fix.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Our team definitely can work on our special teams, and the little mistakes.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys are simple. Play tough, hard-nosed football. Max effort at all times. And having people step up as leaders.”
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Q&A with Buford defensive end Martreece Dillard
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Senior season is going pretty good. Super excited for what this season has awaiting.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I wouldn’t say I’m pleased with how I’ve played because I always acknowledge that there is room for improvement. So I’m trying to continue to stay on the path I’ve been on and continue working my craft.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like our team and coaching staff is in a good spot right now. Our coaches continue to constantly make us become a better team by fixing our minor mistakes and helping us work up to the spot we want to be.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Us as the players on the team can improve on motivating and inspiring the younger guys.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys to us becoming more successful as a team is us senior players to lift as we climb on to the next level.”
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Q&A with Cartersville left tackle Langston Hogg
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Scrimmage game went really well. Team is really coming together. Looking forward to this season.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I’m happy for where I am at, but I believe I have more room for improvement.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel my team played really well, and showed promising results from our scrimmage.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We are working on playing faster and more physically.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Staying focused towards our goals.”
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Q&A with Mountain View quarterback Jayden Dooley
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has been going good.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I’ve been pleased with my play but I know there is always room for improvement.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“I feel like my team has been improving every day, and we will continue to improve due to our work ethic and how bad we want to win.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Our team can improve on everything every day. No one is perfect but you can always better yourself.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys to be successful is to just stay hungry, and stay motivated to give it your all so we can have a good season.”
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Q&A with Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Preseason/summer was good for me, went to some camps and definitely improved my game over the summer. Excited for the season ahead of me.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I feel like I have had a good summer heading into the season, in our scrimmage game I played good but I know I haven’t reached my full potential.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“Throughout the summer my team has been putting in good work getting ready for the season and we are ready to show everyone what we have.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Overall the team just needs to be more physical and have each other’s backs and do everything as a team and not be selfish.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Some of the things our team needs to do are be fast, physical, and communicate. One of our coaches always says if we talk and be fast to the ball we will succeed.”
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Q&A with Denmark defensive end Jacob Smith
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has been going good. Lots of hard work going towards this season.”
Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have had my ups and downs, but overall have been happy with what I’ve done, including a sack against a Notre Dame commit.”
How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team played hard. I didn’t notice any lack of effort from my teammates, just making some mistakes that we are working to fix.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Our team definitely can work on our special teams, and the little mistakes.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys are simple. Play tough, hard-nosed football. Max effort at all times. And having people step up as leaders.”
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