Tyner Rams
Coach: Wayne Turner (190-44 in 23 years here; 196-68 in 26 years overall)
Last year: 7-4, lost 21-20 to Sweetwater in the first round of the playoffs
’13 dreams: More than one opposing coach has made note of rejuvenation in Turner, who says this year’s players have got him feeling good. It’s about attitude and a willingness to maintain the fast-paced practice tempo he likes. There also is some talent, including Haasan Miller, who has taken over full time at quarterback after sharing the position a year ago with Willie Stewart, who has moved to running back. Stewart will share carries with Kalan Hardley and others, and Sadik Spence and Rodney Watson will be the primary receivers. All are seniors. A major key to the Rams’ success rests on another senior, Arthur Coefield, the center and a defensive line starter as well.
13-for-13 contenders: Turner says Miller (5-foot-10, 165) has the speed, the arm, the vision and the knowledge of the game to break out as a legitimate offensive threat. He also is very high on the 6-1, 240-pound Coefield. Spence (5-11, 180) will play both sides of the ball.