2008 Woodie Awards
Ready To Run
Duo puts up big numbers using combination of speed and power
Christopher Woodland
Issue date: 11/6/08 Section: Community Sports
Throughout history, dynamic duos have propelled themselves and those around them to greatness. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen led the Bulls to six NBA titles in the '90s, Joe Montana and Bill Walsh created a dynasty in San Francisco and where would Guns-n-Roses have been without Axl Rose and Slash?
The Maryville Spoofhounds now have their own terrific tandem. Senior running backs John Farmer and Adam Mattson, along with 18 other seniors, torched defenses on their way to leading Maryville to its first district title since 2004.
As of press time Wednesday, Farmer and Mattson had accounted for more than two-thirds of Maryville's total yardage output. They accumulated 3,185 all-purpose yards this season.
They also accounted for nearly two-thirds of Maryville's points by scoring 220 of the team's 359 cumulative points.
The tandem has scored in about every possible way.
Farmer averages 13.7 yards per carry this season with 12 touchdowns. He has also turned three receptions into touchdowns, returned a punt for a touchdown and ran a kickoff back 90 yards for a score to jump-start the 'Hounds when they were down 14-0 to Chillicothe.
Mattson on the other hand, averages 8.7 yards per carry with 13 rushing touchdowns, 23 extra points, a 25-yard field goal and has thrown for a touchdown.
Don't expect Farmer to start throwing touchdown passes anytime soon though.
"We have a play, but we haven't ran it yet," Farmer said. "I'm not really the passing type."
Mattson also broke the Maryville career rushing record with 2,418 yards at the end of the regular season.
Mattson entered the season as the clear No. 1 running back for the 'Hounds after rushing for a single-season school record 1,257 yards and earning All-State honors in 2007. He has also earned All-MEC recognition every year since his freshman year.
Head coach Chris Holt expected Farmer to contribute as the No. 2 back in the 'Hounds' wing-based offense. He couldn't foresee the duo terrorizing opponents they way they have.
The Maryville Spoofhounds now have their own terrific tandem. Senior running backs John Farmer and Adam Mattson, along with 18 other seniors, torched defenses on their way to leading Maryville to its first district title since 2004.
As of press time Wednesday, Farmer and Mattson had accounted for more than two-thirds of Maryville's total yardage output. They accumulated 3,185 all-purpose yards this season.
They also accounted for nearly two-thirds of Maryville's points by scoring 220 of the team's 359 cumulative points.
The tandem has scored in about every possible way.
Farmer averages 13.7 yards per carry this season with 12 touchdowns. He has also turned three receptions into touchdowns, returned a punt for a touchdown and ran a kickoff back 90 yards for a score to jump-start the 'Hounds when they were down 14-0 to Chillicothe.
Mattson on the other hand, averages 8.7 yards per carry with 13 rushing touchdowns, 23 extra points, a 25-yard field goal and has thrown for a touchdown.
Don't expect Farmer to start throwing touchdown passes anytime soon though.
"We have a play, but we haven't ran it yet," Farmer said. "I'm not really the passing type."
Mattson also broke the Maryville career rushing record with 2,418 yards at the end of the regular season.
Mattson entered the season as the clear No. 1 running back for the 'Hounds after rushing for a single-season school record 1,257 yards and earning All-State honors in 2007. He has also earned All-MEC recognition every year since his freshman year.
Head coach Chris Holt expected Farmer to contribute as the No. 2 back in the 'Hounds' wing-based offense. He couldn't foresee the duo terrorizing opponents they way they have.
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Lana Mattson
posted 11/06/08 @ 9:18 AM CST
Christopher
Thanks so much for the great coverage you have provided this year for the Spoofhound Football Team.
This was another great article and I really appreciate the stat information. (Continued…)
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