Hargis: Torch is passed at McCallie, and Joel Bradford’s passion to succeed burns brightly

December 6, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.

by Stephen Hargis

McCallie School photo / Joel Bradford, pictured, a former McCallie football star player and the Blue Tornado's offensive coordinator the past five seasons, has been promoted to head coach. Ralph Potter announced Wednesday that he would step down as head coach but remain on staff as Bradford's defensive coordinator.
McCallie School photo / Joel Bradford, pictured, a former McCallie football star player and the Blue Tornado's offensive coordinator the past five seasons, has been promoted to head coach. Ralph Potter announced Wednesday that he would step down as head coach but remain on staff as Bradford's defensive coordinator.

It was just a brief moment — a gesture in passing — that seemed insignificant to the rush of people gathering on the McCallie football field after a state semifinal win over Montgomery Bell Academy last month.

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