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DCTF discussion: Holliday deserves its special mention
June 23, 2009I was shocked last year when I opened up "Texas Football" and saw that Holliday was slotted fifth.
I even wrote a column about it a year ago. It can be read at this link: http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2008/jun/23/duncan-bullpen-june-23/
Well, the folks at DCTF obviously recognized their snafu. They ranked the Eagles No. 7 in 2A this year, and even tried to make amends about last year's slight. From the magazine:
"The Eagles made this publication look pretty bad this year... No more disrespect from this magazine -- we've got coach Terry Wolf's squad ranked at No. 7."
One of the reasons Holliday surprised some people in 2008 was the play of sophomore Tyler Cole. He was unknown before the season began. Cole came out of nowhere to be a dominant, speedy yet sturdy tailback who rushed for about 1,300 yards.
If you look at this year's DCTF, you might not know Cole was still an impact player. He isn't listed under Holliday's "Players to Watch" and isn't even mentioned under "Top Juniors."
Cole is the sixth Eagle named in the team's profile. Did Wolf downplay his prominence on purpose -- I have no idea, but I doubt he will sneak up on anybody.
He very well could be the area's top rusher, though. I know it's early and I know I am going out on a limb, but I say Cole hits the 2,000-yard mark if he stays healthy and Holliday plays 2-3 postseason games.
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