Football drops Freshmen Program

By: Evan Sprung

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Most of Colgan students may not know but the freshman football program was cut the teams purpose was to allow upcoming players who didn’t have a lot of experience to play. Sadly, the program was cut from the chain shortly before the 2023-2024 school year.

The cut allowed some players to move up to a higher level of play and elevate their game with the JV team. Another note would be what happens to the old uniforms and equipment that the freshman team formerly used when asked about this football coach Reggie Scott said this “we get new uniforms and gear every 3 years and the old stuff usually goes to the lower team it’s a hand me down process that has been present at Colgan for a while.”

This year football is a no cut team due to the lack of players it’s a nationwide problem for football programs when asked about it coach Reggie Scott said this “it came down to numbers and not enough people trying out to warrant there being 3 teams.” But it shows what the teams current 2-2 football record can do to keep the team humble knowing they have what it takes to win but can they do it consistently.

But there is a positive outlook to the team being cut coach Reggie said this “for example would you rather be playing freshman football or JV; it just gives students an opportunity to play at a higher level.” This shows a growth in the program. This gives better look at what the next step is for the team and the coaches.

The team’s growth is something very important when asked coach Reggie Scott said, “we have players like our quarterback George Hall 10th who has thrown 2 touchdowns a game the past 2 games.” But new quarterbacks aren’t the only thing that can affect a team going into the season players like wide receiver/defensive back Koen Crittendon 9th and running back/linebacker Michael Garcia 9th it shows there are lots of factors that can shape a program in lots of different ways. Coach Reggie Scott along with the rest of the coaching staff and others are excited and ready for the next step the football team will be taking going into the rest of the season.