Friday January 31, 2013 - at Northwood
MV's second game of the week was not its toughest test of the year. The Hawks played their starters for only 12 of 32 minutes on the evening and rolled to a 26-4 lead at the end of the first. Every Hawk saw significant action on the evening, with 11 players scoring. The game was televised on BCSN.
MV was a strong 11-13 from the line on the evening.
Make sure you scroll down for Zain Bedi's shot of the night.
Again it should be noted that Northwood is rebuilding under an new coach and all but one player on their varsity roster is a freshman or sophomore. Better times are ahead for the Rangers.
Game scoring
MV 26 15 14 4 - 59
NW 4 4 3 9 - 20
The summary for this evening will consist of video highlights and scoring only. There was that little drama on the evening.
Rashad Woodley shows his skills at both ends of the court, pivoting in for two then swatting a Ranger try into the hinterlands.
The Hawks pass it over, around and through the zone, but it's Nick Towns who scores on the offensive rebound.
Truth Foreman drains a three from the right wing.
Zain Bedi bounces a beautiful hi-lo post pass to Nick Towns for two.
End of the first half - again passing over the zone and its Solomon Collins with a short range jumper from the baseline to put the Hawks up 55-11.
Don't blink, or you'll miss Thad Woodard finishing the fast break.
Video
Danny Hazimah pulls up for a short range jumper.
Shot of the game!! Zain Bedi is blocked, but collects the ball and fires in an off balance two pointer with the buzzer sounding to end the third quarter..
Jeremy Anderson finishes it off for the Hawks, scoring on an offensive rebound.
Scoring:
Truth Foreman - 3
Danny Hazimah - 8
Zain Bedi - 4
Marcus Knabbs - 2
Keith McClure - 3
Lucas Isaza - 4
Jeremy Anderson - 2
Nick Towns - 7
Solomon Collins - 5
Rashad Woodley - 10
Juwaan McGee - 2
Saturday, February 1, 2014
2013-4 Season Chapter Twelve - King Solomon's Points Maumee Valley 60 - Cardinal Stritch 43 Game Story
Wednesday January 29, 2014 at the Varsity Gym
Coach Josh Arthur had a full 12 days to prepare his Hawks for round two with Cardinal Stritch owing to a seemingly unending blast of winter cold and snow in mid-January 2014. Maumee Valley was coming off an unprecedented five weather cancellations in the prior six school days. Fortunately for the Hawks, the only games scheduled in the dozen snow days were contests against Gibsonburg and CS - which was delayed only one day from January 28. This set up an unusual Wednesday contest for the Varsity Boys team.
Given this long stretch, Coach Arthur had plenty of time to prepare for their TAAC opponent, and made the most of it. With careful study, the Hawks found some holes in their opponents' defensive strategy and fully exploited them in the middle section of the game.
The beneficiary of this research was athletic Senior forward Solomon Collins, who at least on this night, deservedly earned the title King Solomon with a career high 20 points on the evening.
Starters - Marcus Knabbs ('14), Lucas Isaza ('15), Thad Woodard ('14), Nick Towns ('15), Rashad Woodley ('14)
First Quarter - CS 9 - MV 6
The Cardinals spent much of the evening switching between man and a 1-2-2-zone, which kind of morphed out to a 3-2 at times. MV, to no one's surprise played a pressing man-to-man scheme all evening. The focus of the Hawks defense was the TAAC's leading scorer, Austin Adams.
Both teams opened the game like they had missed five of the previous six school days, and it wasn't until the fifth possession that Adams caused Roger Spurgeon to move the scoreboard off zeros near the 6:00 mark. Lucas Isaza converted one of two free throws, but the teams continued to sputter along, trading field goals. Of concern to the visitors, Adams and Brooks Gasser each picked up two early fouls and with 2:26 left in the first, both players took a seat on the bench. A late free throw and down-the-stretch basket by the visitors upped their lead to three at the end of the first.
Second Quarter - MV 12 - CS 4
The Cardinals opened with a hoop, but their bad luck with fouls continued. Two more Cardinal starters picked up two more fouls each within the first three minutes of play, forcing coach Rieker into a time out to reshuffle his lineup, still up three at 12-9.
Maumee Valley's press began to wear on the foul-plagued guests and MV rolled to a 9-1 finish during the remaining quarter. Highlights include this Rashad Woodley power-in shot to give the Hawks the lead for good:
Here, the Hawks play great defense against a Stritch back-cut and work their offense for a Danny Hazimah finish:
Rashad Woodley scores off a nice pass from Danny
The Hawks went into the locker room with a 18-13 halftime lead.
Third Quarter - MV 21 - CS 7
With he Cardinals down and in great need of a win, everyone in the Varsity Gym knew a press was coming at the Hawks. Everyone in this case included the Hawks coaching staff which noted that Cardinal Stritch's trap features an effort to drive the ball handler towards the sideline for a 2 or even 3 man trap. This calls for the counter of a press break right down the middle enabling a forward to drive to the hoop for fairly uncontested shots.
The beneficiary of all this strategy on a cold Wednesday evening was MVCDS senior Solomon Collins, who made the visitors' strategy his own personal gold mine.
For the third straight quarter, Cardinal Stritch's opened the scoring - Austin Adams again. The quarter turned into an all-press, all the time eight minutes. This was distinctly to the Hawks' advantage.
Solomon scored eight points en route to a 12-0 Hawks run (Thad Woodard scoring the other four). Here, he drives through the zone for a layup.
MV had doubled their guests up, 30-15. Cardinal Stritch fought back with two straight baskets on offensive rebounds, but MV kept pressing and scoring. With the Hawks up 36-21 and the clock winding down, Lucas Isaza fired this dagger to put Maumee Valley ahead by 18 at quarter's end.
Fourth Quarter - CS 22 - MV 21
Now down a bunch and in desperate need of offense, the Cardinals turned to their main man, Austin Adams. Adams outscored MV 6-2 to open the frame. MV's two points came when Lucas Isaza decisively fired this the pass to a cutting Solomon Collins...
...but CS clawed back to within ten points, 45-35, with 4:48 left, with Rashad Woodley scoring on this in bounds play to fend off the guests during this stretch.
No surprise, this comeback was led by Adams, who had nine points in just over three minutes. Coach Arthur sensed his team needed a lift and called time out to draw up a counterattack. MV executed like George Patton's Third Army Corps on the Continent...
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and scores by Solomon and Marcus Knabbs, on an 'and-one' put MV back up by 15.
Stritch was now forced to put MV on the foul line in the last two minutes, and the Hawks, namely Lucas Isaza, Thad Woodard, Marcus Knabbs and Nick Towns made their shots put the game away.
Final Score MV 60 - CS 43.
Scoring
Austin Adams led all scorers with 23 points. For MV,
Danny Hazimah - 4
Marcus Knabbs - 5
Lucas Isaza - 8
Nick Towns - 2
Thad Woodard - 10
Solomon Collins - 20
Rashad Woodley - 11
Second Quarter - MV 12 - CS 4
The Cardinals opened with a hoop, but their bad luck with fouls continued. Two more Cardinal starters picked up two more fouls each within the first three minutes of play, forcing coach Rieker into a time out to reshuffle his lineup, still up three at 12-9.
Maumee Valley's press began to wear on the foul-plagued guests and MV rolled to a 9-1 finish during the remaining quarter. Highlights include this Rashad Woodley power-in shot to give the Hawks the lead for good:
Here, the Hawks play great defense against a Stritch back-cut and work their offense for a Danny Hazimah finish:
Rashad Woodley scores off a nice pass from Danny
The Hawks went into the locker room with a 18-13 halftime lead.
Third Quarter - MV 21 - CS 7
With he Cardinals down and in great need of a win, everyone in the Varsity Gym knew a press was coming at the Hawks. Everyone in this case included the Hawks coaching staff which noted that Cardinal Stritch's trap features an effort to drive the ball handler towards the sideline for a 2 or even 3 man trap. This calls for the counter of a press break right down the middle enabling a forward to drive to the hoop for fairly uncontested shots.
The beneficiary of all this strategy on a cold Wednesday evening was MVCDS senior Solomon Collins, who made the visitors' strategy his own personal gold mine.
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| Everyone can stop looking, they're right down the middle of the key exactly 10 feet up. |
For the third straight quarter, Cardinal Stritch's opened the scoring - Austin Adams again. The quarter turned into an all-press, all the time eight minutes. This was distinctly to the Hawks' advantage.
Solomon scored eight points en route to a 12-0 Hawks run (Thad Woodard scoring the other four). Here, he drives through the zone for a layup.
MV had doubled their guests up, 30-15. Cardinal Stritch fought back with two straight baskets on offensive rebounds, but MV kept pressing and scoring. With the Hawks up 36-21 and the clock winding down, Lucas Isaza fired this dagger to put Maumee Valley ahead by 18 at quarter's end.
Fourth Quarter - CS 22 - MV 21
Now down a bunch and in desperate need of offense, the Cardinals turned to their main man, Austin Adams. Adams outscored MV 6-2 to open the frame. MV's two points came when Lucas Isaza decisively fired this the pass to a cutting Solomon Collins...
...but CS clawed back to within ten points, 45-35, with 4:48 left, with Rashad Woodley scoring on this in bounds play to fend off the guests during this stretch.
No surprise, this comeback was led by Adams, who had nine points in just over three minutes. Coach Arthur sensed his team needed a lift and called time out to draw up a counterattack. MV executed like George Patton's Third Army Corps on the Continent...
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| I want you...to score five points in a row!!! |
and scores by Solomon and Marcus Knabbs, on an 'and-one' put MV back up by 15.
Stritch was now forced to put MV on the foul line in the last two minutes, and the Hawks, namely Lucas Isaza, Thad Woodard, Marcus Knabbs and Nick Towns made their shots put the game away.
Final Score MV 60 - CS 43.
Scoring
Austin Adams led all scorers with 23 points. For MV,
Danny Hazimah - 4
Marcus Knabbs - 5
Lucas Isaza - 8
Nick Towns - 2
Thad Woodard - 10
Solomon Collins - 20
Rashad Woodley - 11
Friday, January 31, 2014
Maumee Valley 59 - (at) Northwood 20 - Insightful Internet Commentary
Tonight's win and scouting report on tomorrow's game is brought to you by Michael Jarrell '17, Nick Isaza '17, Jack Safedi '17 and Rick Kaser '17. Have at it, gentlemen.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Maumee Valley 60 - Cardinal Stritch 43 - Insightful Internet Commentary
Here's Nick Towns, Thad Woodard and Jeremy Anderson taking a break from their rigorous finals preparation to recount the Hawks 17 point win Wednesday in the Varsity Gym.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
2013-4 Season Chapters Ten and Eleven - Move along, nothing to see here.
Yeah, the Hawks lost 64-30 to Ottawa Hills and 40-30 at TC. Whatever.
More on those games later. Maybe. Now back to your regularly scheduled winning streak.
More on those games later. Maybe. Now back to your regularly scheduled winning streak.
Monday, January 6, 2014
JV action vs. Emmanuel Christian
Big win for the JVs Saturday night against the Warriors. Three highlights captured for your viewing pleasure.
Here's Jack Herrmann on a well-designed in-bounds play.
Adam Melendez pulls an offensive rebound and Tim Zeller scores three.
Michael Jarrell to Ricky Kaser at the block
Here's Jack Herrmann on a well-designed in-bounds play.
Adam Melendez pulls an offensive rebound and Tim Zeller scores three.
Michael Jarrell to Ricky Kaser at the block
Hawk JVs defeat Arcadia - video highlights
Hawks win the day against the Arcadia Redskins 33-31 in a come from behind victory..
Here's how to beat the zone press - Nick Isaza gets loose for the score.
Turner Booth with the hop-step
Juwaan gets free and is fouled at the basket
Ricky 'Laser' Kaser with the late game difference maker.
A big defensive stand down the stretch.
The 'skins last gasp falls short.
Here's how to beat the zone press - Nick Isaza gets loose for the score.
Turner Booth with the hop-step
Juwaan gets free and is fouled at the basket
Ricky 'Laser' Kaser with the late game difference maker.
A big defensive stand down the stretch.
The 'skins last gasp falls short.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
2013-4 Season Chapter Nine- Great Starts in History - Maumee Valley 62 - Emmanuel Christian 22 - Game Story
Saturday January 4, 2014 - EC's Roy Parmelee Gymnasium
Maumee Valley played what may have been the best three quarters of basketball in recent history Saturday evening, as they rolled up a 39 point lead at Emmanuel Christian. The Hawks soared to a 40 point win, 62-22.
Not that the wind-up was bad either. Coach Josh Arthur emptied his bench in the fourth quarter and several players gained valuable varsity floor time. Among those would be a JV player, given the famous number 44 for the game, making his Hawks debut.
Welcome Jamaal McGee!! Many happy returns, points, assists, etc.
Anyway, thinking about the first sentence above prompted your Hawkblogger to consider some other famous starts in History.
Some things start out fine and don't end so well - take the Roman Empire for example:
Or the career of one George A. Custer
Pretty much any Cleveland Indians or Detroit Lions Season looks promising early on...
But some things start OK and only get better:
On to the game.
Starters - Marcus Knabbs ('14), Lucas Isaza ('15), Thad Woodard ('14), Nick Towns ('15), Rashad Woodley ('14)
First Quarter - MV 17 - EC 5
It took the Hawks about a minute and a half to get their rhythm, as EC's half court trap forced Marcus Knabbs into two early fouls. But those would be the only tense moments for MV on the night. Emmanuel held a 3-2 lead on the strength of three Adam Regnier free throws, and kept it within one point at 6-5 about 3:30 into the game. Bur the onslaught began with this Solomon Collins basket....
And the Hawks found a few weaknesses in their host's game. Mamuee Valley's pressure defense transformed the game quickly, creating at six turnovers in the next 4:30. Things were clicking on the offensive side of the ball illustrated by a pair of three pointers caught on video.
Here's Keith McClure...
And Zain Bedi to end the quarter....
Second Quarter - MV 22 - EC 6
The Warriors started the quarter right with an Adam Regnier old fashioned three pointer, but as can be deduced from the above subhead, that would account for 50% of their output. Maumee Valley steamrolled to a 22-3 run the rest of the quarter. MV scored in a variety of ways
- here running their offence - see this sequence leading to a foul on Eurosteppin' Lucas Isaza
Two points for Thad Woodard on a steal you can see coming 1.60934 kilometers away:
The Hawks deny EC the ball in bounds, then Zain Bedi hits a looong two pointer like it was a layup
Coach Dave Regnier was not pleased with his team's play during this stretch and called two time outs during the MV roll to keep his Warrior's collective head in the game.
But the points just kept on coming. Here's Rashad Woodley finishing a fast break:
The halftime score was 39-11.
Lost in this summary is the point that Emmanuel Christian is not a bad team. They feature an experienced point guard and a 6' 5" post player. This is a season of big men in the TAAC.
That notwithstanding, MV's senior-led (Thad Woodard, Marcus Knabbs, Solomon Collins Rashad Woodley and Danny Hazimah) swarming defense continues to improve. The 9-15 man lineup allows for constant pressure the entire game. This weighs heavily on the opposing lineup, especially if that opponent's bench is not deep.
Such is often the case in Division IV basketball. Therefore Coach Arthur is molding a large group of athletes into an intimidating team. This group conjures memories of the deep Toledo Christian and Central Catholic teams faced by MV over the last seven years. One wave comes in at full speed, with another group available right behind them. The primary goal of this style of play is to instill doubt in the opponent's mind. MV has done this in increasing fashion the last four weeks.
Half time - EC concession stand 2 - MV 0
In the worst stretch of the evening, Nick Frasco '12 and Caleb Willhight '13 clang iron from the free throw line, losing all chance of free popcorn or sno-conage.
Fortunately their fashion sense ranks them in everyone's top ten list. Unfortunately they missed their chance at the TAAC's best concession stand.
Third Quarter - MV 14 - EC 3
It was deja' vu all over again in the third quarter. Maumee Valley forced more turnovers and unforced errors than the Warriors' had points. The third quarter video highlights feature another Thad Woodard steal and cleanup hoop:
...and here's MV spreading the 2-3 zone to perfection. Truth Foreman's trey ended the third quarter scoring.
After 24 minutes of elapsed time, Maumee Valley was on top of their hosts by a 53-14 count.
Fourth Quarter - MV 9 - EC 8
The highlight of the fourth quarter was the varsity debut of Juwaan McGee '16. Juwaan entered at the 6:55 mark, right here
and entered the scoring roll with two points on a fast break opportunity, Truth continued to singe the nets...
Zain scored yet again, this time from close range
the teams played out the last frame fairly evenly. Coach Arthur played a long bench this evening, with all 14 Hawks seeing action.
Scoring
Truth Foreman - 6
Danny Hazimah - 2
Marcus Knabbs - 1
Zain Bedi - 7
Keith McClure - 6
Lucas Isaza - 7
Nick Towns - 6
Thad Woodard - 6
Solomon Collins - 9
Rashad Woodley - 10
Juwaan McGee - 2
Final thoughts
Here's hoping the Hawks keep getting better and better. A team which was a pre-season selection to finish in the bottom half of the TAAC is currently tied for first place.
Some things get better with age
some don't
How will this great 2013-4 MVCDS start roll on? The team has made a few believers and the next few weeks will offer a chance to convince many more. Go Hawks!
Maumee Valley played what may have been the best three quarters of basketball in recent history Saturday evening, as they rolled up a 39 point lead at Emmanuel Christian. The Hawks soared to a 40 point win, 62-22.
Not that the wind-up was bad either. Coach Josh Arthur emptied his bench in the fourth quarter and several players gained valuable varsity floor time. Among those would be a JV player, given the famous number 44 for the game, making his Hawks debut.
Welcome Jamaal McGee!! Many happy returns, points, assists, etc.
Anyway, thinking about the first sentence above prompted your Hawkblogger to consider some other famous starts in History.
Some things start out fine and don't end so well - take the Roman Empire for example:
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| Things were going great until they started appointing horses to the Senate. Insert US Senate joke.....here. |
Or the career of one George A. Custer
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| I shoudda bought that livery stable in Monroe, Michigan |
Pretty much any Cleveland Indians or Detroit Lions Season looks promising early on...
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| Yeah, whatever.... |
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| We lost this many games in a row to end the season...and yes, we're out of the playoffs again. |
But some things start OK and only get better:
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| They didn't even charge for baggage then. |
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| What do you mean I can't buy the Smead Building? |
On to the game.
Starters - Marcus Knabbs ('14), Lucas Isaza ('15), Thad Woodard ('14), Nick Towns ('15), Rashad Woodley ('14)
First Quarter - MV 17 - EC 5
It took the Hawks about a minute and a half to get their rhythm, as EC's half court trap forced Marcus Knabbs into two early fouls. But those would be the only tense moments for MV on the night. Emmanuel held a 3-2 lead on the strength of three Adam Regnier free throws, and kept it within one point at 6-5 about 3:30 into the game. Bur the onslaught began with this Solomon Collins basket....
And the Hawks found a few weaknesses in their host's game. Mamuee Valley's pressure defense transformed the game quickly, creating at six turnovers in the next 4:30. Things were clicking on the offensive side of the ball illustrated by a pair of three pointers caught on video.
Here's Keith McClure...
And Zain Bedi to end the quarter....
Second Quarter - MV 22 - EC 6
The Warriors started the quarter right with an Adam Regnier old fashioned three pointer, but as can be deduced from the above subhead, that would account for 50% of their output. Maumee Valley steamrolled to a 22-3 run the rest of the quarter. MV scored in a variety of ways
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| It was a veritable plethora of roundball superiority |
- here running their offence - see this sequence leading to a foul on Eurosteppin' Lucas Isaza
Two points for Thad Woodard on a steal you can see coming 1.60934 kilometers away:
The Hawks deny EC the ball in bounds, then Zain Bedi hits a looong two pointer like it was a layup
Coach Dave Regnier was not pleased with his team's play during this stretch and called two time outs during the MV roll to keep his Warrior's collective head in the game.
But the points just kept on coming. Here's Rashad Woodley finishing a fast break:
The halftime score was 39-11.
Lost in this summary is the point that Emmanuel Christian is not a bad team. They feature an experienced point guard and a 6' 5" post player. This is a season of big men in the TAAC.
That notwithstanding, MV's senior-led (Thad Woodard, Marcus Knabbs, Solomon Collins Rashad Woodley and Danny Hazimah) swarming defense continues to improve. The 9-15 man lineup allows for constant pressure the entire game. This weighs heavily on the opposing lineup, especially if that opponent's bench is not deep.
Such is often the case in Division IV basketball. Therefore Coach Arthur is molding a large group of athletes into an intimidating team. This group conjures memories of the deep Toledo Christian and Central Catholic teams faced by MV over the last seven years. One wave comes in at full speed, with another group available right behind them. The primary goal of this style of play is to instill doubt in the opponent's mind. MV has done this in increasing fashion the last four weeks.
Half time - EC concession stand 2 - MV 0
In the worst stretch of the evening, Nick Frasco '12 and Caleb Willhight '13 clang iron from the free throw line, losing all chance of free popcorn or sno-conage.
Fortunately their fashion sense ranks them in everyone's top ten list. Unfortunately they missed their chance at the TAAC's best concession stand.
Third Quarter - MV 14 - EC 3
It was deja' vu all over again in the third quarter. Maumee Valley forced more turnovers and unforced errors than the Warriors' had points. The third quarter video highlights feature another Thad Woodard steal and cleanup hoop:
...and here's MV spreading the 2-3 zone to perfection. Truth Foreman's trey ended the third quarter scoring.
After 24 minutes of elapsed time, Maumee Valley was on top of their hosts by a 53-14 count.
Fourth Quarter - MV 9 - EC 8
The highlight of the fourth quarter was the varsity debut of Juwaan McGee '16. Juwaan entered at the 6:55 mark, right here
and entered the scoring roll with two points on a fast break opportunity, Truth continued to singe the nets...
Zain scored yet again, this time from close range
the teams played out the last frame fairly evenly. Coach Arthur played a long bench this evening, with all 14 Hawks seeing action.
Scoring
Truth Foreman - 6
Danny Hazimah - 2
Marcus Knabbs - 1
Zain Bedi - 7
Keith McClure - 6
Lucas Isaza - 7
Nick Towns - 6
Thad Woodard - 6
Solomon Collins - 9
Rashad Woodley - 10
Juwaan McGee - 2
Final thoughts
Here's hoping the Hawks keep getting better and better. A team which was a pre-season selection to finish in the bottom half of the TAAC is currently tied for first place.
Some things get better with age
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| Thanks Leonardo. |
some don't
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| Ottawa Hills HS Principal, circa 1973 |
How will this great 2013-4 MVCDS start roll on? The team has made a few believers and the next few weeks will offer a chance to convince many more. Go Hawks!
Maumee Valley 60 - Emmanuel Christian 22 - Insightful Internet Commentary (Double Shot Edition)
Maumee Valley played one of its best halves of basketball in Hawkblogger recorded history Saturday evening, taking a commanding 37-11 halftime lead en route to a 38 point win at Emmanuel Christian.
We have not one, but two IIC's tonight. First an all-star alumni panel featuring Nick Frasco, Caleb Willhight, Rick Deichert, and still the hardest working man in MV basketball Daniel Brandon
Next up, it's a Cecil B. DeMille-esque cast of thousands - Keith McClure, Truth Foreman, Rashad Woodley, Tim Zeller, and Juwaan McGee, who made his varsity debut this evening wearing the illustrious Hammerin' Hank Aaron No. 44 jersey.
We have not one, but two IIC's tonight. First an all-star alumni panel featuring Nick Frasco, Caleb Willhight, Rick Deichert, and still the hardest working man in MV basketball Daniel Brandon
Next up, it's a Cecil B. DeMille-esque cast of thousands - Keith McClure, Truth Foreman, Rashad Woodley, Tim Zeller, and Juwaan McGee, who made his varsity debut this evening wearing the illustrious Hammerin' Hank Aaron No. 44 jersey.
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