By Rubin E. GrantAs a little kid, C.D. Daniels used to watch football on television.His favorite player was college and professional football running back Reggie Bush.“I wanted to be like Reggie Bush,” Daniels said.Well, Daniels, who goes by C.D. instead of his given name, CarDamien, didn’t become a flashy, all-purpose ball carrier like Bush. Instead, he found … [Read more...]
Old Tricks: Briarwood’s Yancey Said Smart Players Made a Good Year Better
By Blake Ells Fred Yancey has been coaching football for almost 50 years; his first team was in 1969, right after college. Being named Over the Mountain Journal Coach of the Year is certainly not the first time the Briarwood Christian legend has been recognized for his leadership, but the accolades never get old. “It means that we’ve had a great season,” said Yancey. “As … [Read more...]
Cruise Control: Hoover Crushes Thompson to Earn 7A Championship Berth
By Blake EllsHoover cruised in its rematch with Thompson, earning a spot in the 7A state championship game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Dec. 6. Larry McCammon rolled up 196 yards on 32 carries and had three touchdowns as the Bucs avenged their October loss when it counted most with a 31-12 victory. “You knew it was out there,” Hoover head coach Josh Niblett said of his … [Read more...]
Turkey Trounce: Spartans Beat Top Georgia Teams at Holiday Basketball Tournament
By Blake EllsThe Mountain Brook Spartans proved in March that they were the best basketball team in Alabama, and over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, they gave evidence they were arguably the best team in Georgia, too. Bucky McMillan’s team returned from the Holiday Hoopsgiving Tournament in Atlanta with a 79-62 win over last season’s Georgia AAAAAA runner-up Norcross … [Read more...]
Tough Start Doesn’t Diminish Powers’ Optimism For Homewood Girls Basketball
By Rubin E. GrantWhen Jazmine Powers accepted the Homewood girls basketball head coaching job last spring, it also meant she accepted the 2017-18 schedule that already was in place.“I couldn’t do anything about it,” Powers said.On a scale of one to 10, the opening three games rated a 20.The reigning Class 6A champion Patriots faced 2017 Class 7A champion Hoover … [Read more...]