by Mary T., sophomore, with contributions from Tyrell I., junior
I had the privilege of interviewing Coach Adams about the upcoming 2018 football
season. This is his 38th season as a coach, and his 20th as a head coach. When asked
about the season’s potential, Coach Adams responded, “They’re very young. Gaining
experience is going to be very important.” There are only three seniors on the team --
Houston Thacker, quarterback; Derrick Allen, wide receiver and cornerback; and
Devon Williams, guard -- so younger players will get a lot of playing time to build their
skills.
In the first game of the season, the Raiders played a close game until the third quarter;
then, players lost the battle to fatigue since they lacked the depth of the much-bigger
Union team, resulting in a final score of 35-20.
The next week, Chilhowee played a "hurry-up offense" and our players got fatigued
quickly; also, a few of our starting defensive players got personal foulsthat gave
Chilhowee extra yards. Although the Raiders were able to score two touchdowns,
the game ended 49-14.
Most recently, the Raiders beat Lee High 38-14 in an exciting win. Houston T.,
quarterback, set his career high for passing. The defense was very strong and held the
Generals to two touchdowns. Many players contributed to the win with almost all
the skilled players, running backs and receivers, scoring.
Coach Adams has a positive outlook for the rest of the Raiders football season.
For the team as a whole, he wants them to improve weekly, and strive to get to their
potential. To prepare for the games, Coach Adams and his fellow coaches decide what
approach to make depending on who they play from week to week.
season. This is his 38th season as a coach, and his 20th as a head coach. When asked
about the season’s potential, Coach Adams responded, “They’re very young. Gaining
experience is going to be very important.” There are only three seniors on the team --
Houston Thacker, quarterback; Derrick Allen, wide receiver and cornerback; and
Devon Williams, guard -- so younger players will get a lot of playing time to build their
skills.
In the first game of the season, the Raiders played a close game until the third quarter;
then, players lost the battle to fatigue since they lacked the depth of the much-bigger
Union team, resulting in a final score of 35-20.
The next week, Chilhowee played a "hurry-up offense" and our players got fatigued
quickly; also, a few of our starting defensive players got personal foulsthat gave
Chilhowee extra yards. Although the Raiders were able to score two touchdowns,
the game ended 49-14.
Most recently, the Raiders beat Lee High 38-14 in an exciting win. Houston T.,
quarterback, set his career high for passing. The defense was very strong and held the
Generals to two touchdowns. Many players contributed to the win with almost all
the skilled players, running backs and receivers, scoring.
Coach Adams has a positive outlook for the rest of the Raiders football season.
For the team as a whole, he wants them to improve weekly, and strive to get to their
potential. To prepare for the games, Coach Adams and his fellow coaches decide what
approach to make depending on who they play from week to week.
Over all the years of coaching, his favorite part of being a coach is the passion it
brings into his life. “There’s nothing like Friday nights,” he responds when asked
what he loves most about football season. After his 38 years of coaching, what he’s
gained from it most is the way it makes him feel. “It mentally keeps you young, it’s
very rewarding,” he said.
Coach Adams, along with the coaches, players, students, and teachers, is looking
forward to this season and everything that is in store for the John I. Burton football team.
--Written by Mary Tootill, with contributions by Tyrell Ingram
forward to this season and everything that is in store for the John I. Burton football team.
--Written by Mary Tootill, with contributions by Tyrell Ingram