So we are back home in the Ruff House and it has a different feel.It's Playoff Time!
What an interesting few weeks it has been. The theme... out with the old and in with the new. No, not really more like this... See ya, Quincy Carter. Adios, David Bowie. Hello and Welcome Randy Hymes.
The Riders on a 2-game winning streak and have really pulled together the past couple of weeks. Players stepping in into other positions and playing with injuries. For example, what a guy Randy Hymes is. A class act indeed, the wide receiver has not thrown the ball since his days at Grambling State and after 2 games (let's hope I do not jinx this) he has yet to allow a turnover.
With Hymes at QB it forces WR Fred Howze, who has been battling a shoulder injury, to suit up and step in.
When talking with Dock about the quality of guys on this team, he can never say enough good things.
Since the beginning of the season Dock saying this team is not about one or 2 players, but rather about the entire group of guys.
Dockery is also proud of the way he took only 5 veteran players from Katy, Larry Brown, Carlos Alsup, Juan Reese, Darvin Peterson and Joey Longoria, and developed a playoff bound team for the first time in franchise history. These guys have developed into a real family.
It's funny, I haven't talked about how much fun I have had this season hanging, traveling and covering the Ruff Riders.
From the business/ professional aspect it's been great. I mean this is usually the sports world's “off-season” because we are not covering high school football.
It's been fun getting to know all of the players and coaches.
On a more personal tip, I want to actually thank the Ruff Riders for the memories. There have been some fun ones. From long 8 hour bus rides, to playing dominoes at the hotel, eating some crawfish, throwing back a few cold ones and even hitting the links.
(Yes, Naka and Monte Joe, I had to go there, and I will keep the scores confidential.)
But... wait... what am I talking about? The end of the season?
These guys have one more game left! At least...
So go Ruff Riders! Handle Sonny Cumbie and the San Angelo Stampede Express. Give them a good warm welcome to our house... And for me, that's all for now...
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