Cody “Did I Shave My Head For This” Turpin (Right Tackle)
SORSN: When a team runs as much as you all do, the defense usually stacks up against the run. Do you all pride yourself with being able to get the job done and opening up some holes even if the other team, their coach, the guys on the fence, the kids playing in the field, and Shawn’s dog Hank all know that your most likely going to be running the ball?
Cody: They know we are going to run the ball, everybody knows we might as well just tell them.
SORSN: How much talking does the line do before the snap? What’s the funniest thing you’ve heard during a game?
Cody: Quiet a bit. We talk about how we are going to block the play. We make fun of Bub and Bub’s girlfriend at the line.
SORSN: If given the chance to run your favorite play and throw the perfect block, what would the play be and describe the block?
Cody: Big boy offense because they can’t stop it.
SORSN: You’re a big ole’ boy, about twice the size of your older brother…however; he states that he can still make you cry “uncle”. What do you have to say about this?
Cody: Ask my Brother how many times I’ve pinned him down and wouldn’t let him up.
Caleb “Bubba” Clark (Right Guard)
SORSN: When a team runs as much as you all do, the defense usually stacks up against the run. Do you all pride yourself with being able to get the job done and opening up some holes even if the other team, their coach, the guys on the fence, the kids playing in the field, and Shawn’s dog Hank all know that your most likely going to be running the ball?
Bubba: Of course, that’s just Midway football. They know were going to run the ball and were going to make them try and stop us.
SORSN: How much talking does the line do before the snap? What’s the funniest thing you’ve heard during a game?
Bubba: Not just the line, but even the backs, we all do a lot of talking. We lined down against Watertown right before half time. I felt myself getting sick; I had already thrown up water in the huddle. Before the snap of the ball, I started throwing up again and the one that was lined up against me started backing up, then when the ball snapped, he sort of ran from me after that.
(I don’t blame him)
SORSN: If given the chance to run your favorite play and throw the perfect block, what would the play be and describe the block?
Bubba: Big boy offense. We put all bigger linemen on the line, put Sam Stansbury, Jude, and Jason in the backfield and run straight down the field. The play and the blocks are all straight forward.
SORSN: You are a 3rd generation “Bubba”. Which of these have you heard of before:
“Bubba shot the jukebox”
“Bubba Gump’s Shrimp”
“Bubba Ho-tep”
“Bubba Sparxx”
And are you getting any kick backs ($$) for them using your name?
Bubba: All, except Bubba ho-tep.
No , but it would be nice.
Steven Stansbury (Center)
SORSN: When a team runs as much as you all do, the defense usually stacks up against the run. Do you all pride yourself with being able to get the job done and opening up some holes even if the other team, their coach, the guys on the fence, the kids playing in the field, and Shawn’s dog Hank all know that your most likely going to be running the ball?
Steven: Oh yeah we definitely pride ourselves as a unit. The line is a family within a family. We don’t care who knows the run is coming. If they can stop us – let them try.
SORSN: How much talking does the line do before the snap? What’s the funniest thing you’ve heard during a game?
Steven: A lot of checking blocks talk between all of us , but we only start talking about crazy stuff when were up on a team pretty good. Funniest thing: we always get down in our stances and say Bub’s girl is hot. It makes him mad.
SORSN: If given the chance to run your favorite play and throw the perfect block, what would the play be and describe the block?
Steven: 41 wag run. Centers uncovered (that means I pull) I pull to the right and Jude runs right behind me as I flat back the first person I see.
SORSN: Your mom threatened all of our lives to cover you, your brother Sam, and your cousin Eric more in-depth. Did you realize that your mom was this violent and is she the one who taught you how to stick a tackle?
Steven: Yes she is violent, and yeah I think she actually did show me how to stick a tackle….kidding.
SORSN: Also, Rumorville has it there is a large collection of wood that appears to be ready for a good bonfire. Is this true? If so, are you having a band again and are we (SORSN Staff) invited to listen from our porch? (fyi: Jared, SORSN’s web guru, is your neighbor)
Steven: Yes, no band but you all are invited. Maybe even a trip to pre-moes is in order. SOR-FDY
Zach Moore (Left Guard)
SORSN: When a team runs as much as you all do, the defense usually stacks up against the run. Do you all pride yourself with being able to get the job done and opening up some holes even if the other team, their coach, the guys on the fence, the kids playing in the field, and Shawn’s dog Hank all know that your most likely going to be running the ball?
Zach: Yes, it’s all about pride, I like the other team knowing what we are gonna do because they can’t do anything about it. They can stack 10 backers; guess what, we are coming right at them and they can’t stop it.
SORSN: How much talking does the line do before the snap? What’s the funniest thing you’ve heard during a game?
Zach: At the line there is a lot of talking and calls going on, it’s that intensity and yelling that fires you up before the play. One time, Jude came to the line and mistakenly got under me to take the snap instead of Steve, the center.
SORSN: If given the chance to run your favorite play and throw the perfect block, what would the play be and describe the block?
Zach: 47 quick-pitch G1 trap. I pull and “earhole” the first man past the ball then Bray cuts off any block.
SORSN: We spoke to Spencer earlier in the year about the smell of a football locker room. Who would you say “contributes” the most to the unique fragrance of the locker room?
Zach: Wendell “Cupcake” – he won’t wash his stuff because we are on a winning streak.
Big Jon Russell (Left Tackle)
SORSN: When a team runs as much as you all do, the defense usually stacks up against the run. Do you all pride yourself with being able to get the job done and opening up some holes even if the other team, their coach, the guys on the fence, the kids playing in the field, and Shawn’s dog Hank all know that your most likely going to be running the ball?
Jon: Yes, We just block hard open the holes and let Jude, Blake and “Dennis” aka Bredwell run to score.
SORSN: How much talking does the line do before the snap? What’s the funniest thing you’ve heard during a game?
Jon: It depends who we play. If we’re playing someone we don’t like, we talk a lot.
SORSN: If given the chance to run your favorite play and throw the perfect block, what would the play be and describe the block?
Jon: I would have to say throw a fade pass to Spencer. Just like the one we ran Friday night. It’s an easy block for the line so we just sit back and watch the whole play.
SORSN: A few weeks prior we posted a picture of you fishing……with your shirt off. It’s rumored that this picture is the reason our web site has been getting so many hits. Do you think this is the reason and has the picture also increased your dating?
Jon: Yea that’s why you’re getting so many hits. Oh yes, it has increased my dating. I have got a couple of girlfriends now. I would like thank you for putting that picture on there. Oh and my minds on grass not worried about the girls.
(sure Jon, sure)