SORSN: What can you tell us about Cloudland?
Craig: They are the Highlanders; Their field is AWFUL; their fans are rude; their dressing room smells; They have beaten us the last 2 times we have played them.
SORSN: The Waves ended the regular season at 6-4, which is what many predicted for this team and are playing well at the end of the season. The Waves have a tough first round opponent; other than having more points on the scoreboard, what do the Waves need to do to beat Cloudland?
Craig: No silly penalties, win Turnovers, make big plays, eliminate big plays, play 4 quarters, play together.
SORSN: Coach Chris Shillings has missed several games these past few weeks due to his wife expecting their first child (not counting their furry dog). I’m assuming he will not be at this week’s game either. Do you think he “chomps” his gum as hard at home while he was waiting on the arrival as he does on the sidelines? Other than having a wonderful mutual neighbor, it appears Shillings and Coach Hayes have another thing in common – similar gum chewing habits. Coach Shillings typically wears a head set while on the sidelines to communicate with the other coaches, the “spotters”. Do the spotters ever complain about the noise coming from Shillings and his Bazooka Joe?
Craig: Coach Shillings is a day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute decision. Through Dr.’s advice, Coach Shillings chomps his gum like that to get exercise. This is the most strenuous thing he does. The noise usually is coming from Coach Gordon arguing with the old man with the morphine pump and Coach Davis blaring The Grateful Dead.
SORSN: All those visitors who see him walking the track in Kingston will agree – Coach Hayes chewing gum while donning his iPod bares a close resemblance to Shillings in his headset chewing gum. Could it be that Shillings and Hayes are related? Both are from the Harriman area.
Craig: The similarities between Coach Shillings and Coach Hayes are vast
1. Both Graduated from Harriman.
2. Both became Teachers and Coaches at MHS.
3. Both chew gum with vigor.
4. Both have a boyish figure.
5. Both listen to 104.5.
They are brothers from another mother!
SORSN: The Associated Press reports that you’ve made several trips to UT this week and were seen talking with Randy Sanders. A reliable source at the high school has also commented that Sanders’ resume is on file at the front desk. Is Randy Sanders joining the Midway staff???? Will he be making the offensive play calls for MHS in 2006???
Craig: We will not make any comments at this time about the 2006 season. We are working like heck on the 2005 season. If we do get applications for Coaching vacancies, all applicants will be considered to see what they can bring to our program. Any Applicants would have to go through the proper procedures.
1. Resume to Mr. Clower.
2. Interview with Mr. Clower and Craig Moser.
3. School Board and Superintendent Recommendation.
4. Mom and Pop’s Breakfast Crew OK.