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August 11, 2012

2012 Dogwood Circle Two-A-Day Tour: Frankston Indians

By JUSTIN RAINS CNHI The Palestine Herald-Press Sat Aug 11, 2012, 06:49 PM CDT

FRANKSTON — It seems like, the more things change at Frankston, the more things just stay the same.

Yes, the Indians have a new coach leading the program. But that new coach, Matt Nally, is from the area and has been a part of the Frankston program for a long time.

Yes, Frankston did lose two Division I prospects in running back Treston Coleman and quarterback Michael Warren.

But, the Indians’ cupboard isn’t bare, and stud lineman Dustin House, running back Caleb Williams and new quarterback Tye Griffin all could garner their own collegiate attention.

The Indians are gunning for their third-straight playoff appearance in 2012 and, despite being only six kids short of a 1A classification, fully expect to make it there behind their new cast of stars.

3 THINGS TO WATCH

Replacing Coleman — A program doesn’t just go out and “replace” a player like Treston Coleman, a 2,000-yard rusher from a year ago. That being said, somebody will have to carry the ball for the Indians, and that task falls to Williams. The speedster showed glimpses of greatness at times in 2011, and while he won’t run over people quite like Coleman did, expect to see him run by a large number of defenders.

Big passing threats — Never hurting for size, the Indians’ offense again has it, especially in the passing game. Primarily a running team a year ago, with Griffin (6-foot, 3-inches) under center, the team may be able to air it out a bit more. He’s have two new threats on the outside in 6’1” Cory Warren, a former basketball-only player, and a 6’3” freshman who should be able to make some noise.

Playing both ways — While the Indians do have stars, they don’t that many players overall. Nally said that his team will always play the best 11 players, and that might mean some guys playing both ways. A lot. Two of those players could be House — a stud offensive lineman is also a strong defensive end — as well as Griffin who, despite being the teams quarterback, was an all-state linebacker last year and led the team in tackles.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Tye Griffin, Sr., QB — Griffin has the size, speed and smarts that any coach would want in a quarterback. He knows the game, and played some last year when Warren was out with injury. He even started the Indians’ lone playoff game. With him captaining the team on both sides of the ball, how he holds up over 10-plus games will something major to keep an eye on.

THEY SAID IT

“The head coach position never ends. It’s non-Xs and Ox stuff. I get to ride the golf cart a lot more, but its been a fun experience. I’ve got a great staff that’s passionate..it makes the job a lot easier.”

— FHS coach Matt Nally, on his first week as the Indians’ head coach

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Sports editor Justin Rains can be reached via email at jrains@palestineherald.com

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