Bobcat Football – In the Huddle

Following last week’s game against the Wesley College Wolverines, the Frostburg football team has received many congratulations regarding their outstanding performance in winning the critical New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game 35-34. A specific group of players had the opportunity to be interviewed by “In the (D3 Football) Huddle,” a podcast hosted by Frank Rossi and James Baker.

The Frostburg offense held the ball for an impressive 40 minutes in Saturday’s game, while totaling 420 yards and gaining 25 first downs. Assisting Connor Cox with the control of the ball was the offensive line. This year’s offensive line consists of roughly 20 players, a combination of first-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, who make up the five offensive linemen on the field at one time.

There were five players present at the “In the Huddle” interview – sophomore Gene Robinson (left tackle), juniors Jason Money (left guard) and Wade Olson (left guard/center), and seniors Riley Hartman (right tackle) and Joey Powell (right guard). The interview consisted of talking about the Wesley game, but also talking about the team dynamic and about their relationship with their teammates.

When discussing the Wesley game, Hartman said that the Bobcats “gave it everything we’ve got” and that it was “three years of hard work paying off.” Powell agreed, saying that Frostburg “ran more plays than (Wesley) did” (Frostburg: 93 plays; Wesley: 58 plays) and that Frostburg “wanted it more” than Wesley did. Robinson commented that Frostburg wasn’t phased by Wesley’s defense because they “practice like they play” and were able to run the ball as much as necessary.

Throughout the interview, those listening learned that Money is the biggest goofball and Robinson doesn’t want to be yelled at by Coach Fitzgerald. While it was noted that  Hartman is the most talkative of the group, he said that the group has such a bond that other plays, specifically Money, “doesn’t even have to speak and (he) knows what he’s thinking.” It can be said that they are a terrific group of guys who have a lot of love for the game of football and heart for their teammates and coaches.