Archive : August 2006
August 13, 2006
The Year Of The Tiger?
Soon the Friday night lights will come on, and teams all across the state will take to the field in a 48 minute battle of the best of the best, but one team knows what’s at stake more than any other. That team is the Snyder Tigers!
For the past several years Snyder Tiger Fans have watched with amazement as Chad Rogers developed a powerhouse team. This year will be the pinnacle of his program as some of the best players ever seen in Snyder take the field.
Before we start talking about the “now,� let’s flashback to last year. When the Tigers started the season, they were expected by many to go all the way or at least to go the semi finials as they did the year before. They started off strong, but something happened along the way that caused the Tigers to run back into the den. The loss left a bitter taste in the mouth of the returning players and a heavy heart for the coaches that worked so hard on making this team what it is.
As the 2005 season came to an end, returning players along with the coaches knew what had to be done. What a motto they have carried all year long, “Unfinished Business�! They worked long and hard during the summer, and when two-a-days started last week, they looked like seasoned professionals not missing a beat. This year’s Tiger squad will shake the foundation of every team they face because Snyder has never seen a more prepared or a more dedicated team.
Fans will see tons of changes on this year’s squad. The first thing they’ll notice is the line. BIG-STRONG AND FAST! We’re talking an average weight of 250+!
In the QB pocket you’ll also find a fresh new face. Well really not a new face but a new position for number 22. As a freshman he was called up to the show because of his speed and agility and he became feared on the BIG D! Now a Junior Lance Day changes sides to lead the offence and what a show we’ll see out of this young man. He has an arm that is just unreal plus he is super fast.
Head Coach Chad Rogers has the plan in place and his kids have shown the dedication that’s needed to produce a winning football team. We’ve changed districts so we’re going to see fresh new teams and in return they’re going to find out what it means to have “The Tiger Coming For You�!
And I should say the fans are ready to! Not many teams can boost the fact that when we go on the road sometimes we sell out more seats then the home team! There loyalty was shown this past Saturday night for, “Meet The Tiger�! Fans of all sorts turned out to see what the 2006 Snyder Tigers are all about and most of them walked away with the same thought, “We’ve Got Something Big This Year�!
As we go along this season I will bring you all the information I can. I will talk to Coach Rogers every week and let you know what he says. Being the “Voice� of the Tigers I take pride in calling the games and now have the same pride in bringing fans all across the state the same information and updates I give on the radio to the web!
I have an interview with Coach Rogers later in the week for a special we’re doing on the radio and I will post what we talked about! His view of Tiger football and what’s to come is very interesting!
- Chuck Montana
- August 13, 2006 8:33 PM
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