E.K. Slaughter wasn’t sure what to expect when he first met with his new team. What the veteran coach has learned after the first few weeks with the Generals is contrary to the team’s 1-19 record the past two seasons.
“If I didn’t know the record the last two years, I never would have guessed it with the way these guys have worked,” Slaughter said. “It’s been great to have that attitude and to find out these guys are very coachable and hungry to improve. It’s honestly been a pleasure to go to work with these guys every day.”
Changes abound with the Generals, the most notable to fans the installation of a quick-hitting spread offense that Slaughter believes will take advantage of quarterback Dylan Bice. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound junior has taken to the offense quickly, and he believes the pre-snap reads and quick drops will result in a dangerous offense.
“We have more pre-snap reads this year,” Bice said. “I need to know where the ball is going pre-snap by making the right read, and that’s going to help me cut down on interceptions. I threw too many last year because I forced too many passes, which is why we’re going to determine where the ball needs to go before the snap. It’s going to be very quick.”
Slaughter has enjoyed working with his new weapon and said there’s one thing that already sets Bice apart.