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Walker Valley Mustangs

Walker Valley head football coach Glen Ryan talks to players on the sidelines during their prep football jamboree scrimmage game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Walker Valley head football coach Glen Ryan talks to players on the sidelines during their prep football jamboree scrimmage game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. Walker Valley head football coach Glen Ryan talks to players on the sidelines during their prep football jamboree scrimmage game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Pedal to the metal

Bryson Bradley said he’s always been the fat kid who could run.

“That’s me,” he said, “since my days in flag football.”

The fat kid who could run has become the small fire-hydrant-like anchor of Walker Valley’s offensive line.

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight,” Bradley added. “My size is really an advantage. I’m a lot quicker now than most. It’s easier to get under the other guy’s pads.”