A VERSATILE SPIRIT PARACLETE'S PHELAN TAKES CHARGE ON OFFENSE, DEFENSE.LANCASTER - Geoff Phelan once envisioned himself a clone clone, group of organisms, all of which are descended from a single individual through asexual reproduction, as in a pure cell culture of bacteria. Except for changes in the hereditary material that come about by mutation, all members of a clone are genetically of his big brother. Matt Phelan, eight years older than Geoff, parlayed his career as a Paraclete High offensive lineman Lineman or linesman may refer to:
UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX scholarship. The younger Phelan was on his way to developing into a smaller version of his brother, starting at offensive guard for a Southern Section Division XII championship team. But last year, a new coaching staff had a different concept for Geoff Phelan: playing defense. One year later, he won another title and All- Southern Section honors at inside linebacker. ``It's been perfect here,'' said Phelan, one of the senior leaders seeking a fifth consecutive section championship for the Spirits. ``I've had everything I wanted. I have great coaches and I'm on a great team.'' Geoff was a regular spectator Spectator, English daily periodical published jointly by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele with occasional contributions from other writers. It succeeded the Tatler, a periodical begun by Steele on Apr. 12, 1709, under the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff. at Matt's Paraclete and UCLA games. ``I'd get really into it,'' Geoff said of watching the Spirits play. ``It made me want to play for Paraclete.'' And he figured the offensive line was where he'd make the biggest impact. But his role changed when Jeff Cortez became head coach. ``When we started out, coach Cortez says, 'I'll take a quarterback, I'll take a center, and I'll take (running back) Curtis Brown
Phelan wasn't sure he wanted it as badly as Nelsen, who was impressed im·press 1 tr.v. im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es 1. To affect strongly, often favorably: enough when Phelan got spot playing time on the defensive line as a varsity sophomore. Making his debut as a defensive starter against St. Bonaventure of Ventura's prolific offense in 2000 did little to improve Phelan's mood about being a linebacker instead of an offensive guard. The Seraphs' huge offensive line created running room for their bevy bevy a flock of birds. of skill-position players and ripped RiPPED are an alternative rock band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada on Sextant Records/EMI Distribution. The band formed in 1994, and were originally called "Ripped Emotions". Paraclete 51-0 in what was considered a showdown of defending Southern Section champions. ``It was pretty bad because I was going against a big tackle and I couldn't get around him,'' Phelan said. ``They wanted me to stick it out.'' A week later against St. Monica, Phelan recalled getting a sack that Nelsen described as ``he about popped the helmet off a guy.'' ``He was better because of that game,'' Cortez said of the St. Bonaventure loss. ``Within the first five plays of the (St. Monica) game, he had a big hit and got really excited about playing defense. From there on, he got more and more comfortable.'' In decisive Alpha League wins over strong offenses from L.A. Baptist and Kilpatrick, an improved Phelan quietly was effective while being overshadowed by high-profile teammates Michael Washington, Alex Williams and Joe Martin. In the Division XII championship game, Phelan played what his coaches called his best game in Paraclete's 14-12 win over a Montclair Prep team that raced past almost every defense it encountered. ``He did not make a mistake in that game. ... He has a fantastic motor. Geoff's glue glue: see adhesive. glue Adhesive substance resembling gelatin, extracted from animal tissue, particularly hides and bones, or from fish, casein (milk protein), or vegetables. out there,'' Nelsen said. Now a respected defensive player, his career has come full circle. He's a two-way starter at linebacker and back on the offensive line, just like Matt. Phelan aced another exam in the Spirits' season-opening win over Chaminade. He held his own against highly regarded Eagles' tight end Jesse Taylor. He's also durable, playing every defensive snap and all but three plays on offense. ``He played like a senior,'' Cortez said of the 26-21 victory over the Division III
Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. school. ``He gave us a great foundation. A guy like that is invaluable.'' Just maybe, Phelan, starring on both ends of the line of scrimmage line of scrimmage n. pl. lines of scrimmage Football Either of two imaginary lines extending across the field parallel to the goal line at the ends of the ball as it rests prior to being snapped and at which each team lines up for , is worth a third championship ring and the fifth in the row at Paraclete. PHELAN FILE Position: Outside linebacker/offensive guard Year: Senior Height/Weight: 6-foot-1; 225 CAPTION(S): 2 photos, box Photo: (1) ``It's been perfect here,'' said outside linebacker/offensive guard Geoff Phelan, one of the senior leaders seeking a fifth consecutive section championship for Paraclete. ``I've had everything I wanted. I have great coaches and I'm on a great team.'' Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer (2) PHELAN Box: Phelan File (see text) |
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