SORSN: Everyone always says it’s harder to beat a team the second time than it is the first time. Do you feel this is true and if so how are you going about preparing your team to face Coalfield again?
Craig: They are familiar with us, and we are familiar with them. We are working hard on the things that were successful in the 1st meeting and fixing the things that we had problems with. We have things that no one has seen yet.
SORSN: Steve Spurrier withdrew his name from consideration for the open Head Coach position at Florida and now the AP has reported that your assistant, Coach Shillings (though an avid FSU fan for some reason) is now being considered. Do you care to comment? May be this is why Shillings is always talking to the media?
Craig: As for the Athletic Department and Midway High School, we are not allowed to comment on coaching moves until after the season. The Gators have not called us for permission to speak with any of our assists. Maybe this is why Coach Shillings is talking with the media so much, he is going behind our back and working out deals.
SORSN: To quote you from earlier this season, “Foot on the gas, mind on grass!” Explain:
Craig: We’re going wide open, with our mind on nothing but football.
SORSN: Coach Shillings has a little “fluffy” dog. Does this fit his personality?
Craig: “Fluffy” would perfectly describe Coach Shillings.
SORSN: If they were a dog, which breed would they be:
Craig:
Assistant Coach Justin O’Toole: Lab (playful, loyal, goofy)
Assistant Coach Adam Houston: Hound (always sniffing around)
SORSN: Bush vs. Kerry. Republicans vs. Democrats. The country was split between the two and there has not been a clear favorite in a Presidential election in many years and we believe it’s time for a change – a new party, the SOR Party. Who would you like to see run for the SOR Party in 2008?
Craig: Coach Hayes – smart, History buff, snazzy dresser, good hair, great mustache, a different pair of shoes for all of his engagements, and a White House full of hot interns.