ALL ON THE LINE HART'S MICHAUD EXCELS ON OFFENSIVE LINE.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer Football is a cruel world for offensive linemen. The better they do their job, the more credit everyone else gets. But never is the attention greater, or more unwanted, if they mess up on a play. Nobody has to tell Chad Michaud. When the Hart High tackle missed a few blocks early in the season last year - he had always played center and struggled adjusting - Michaud was benched and never regained his starting position. No one could have blamed Michaud if he had mixed feelings even though Hart won its third Southern Section Division III
Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. title last year. He had been relegated to the scout team In sports, the scout team, also referred to as a practice team or practice squad, is a group of players on a team whose task is to emulate future opponents for the featured (or starting) players. , and his job was to help his teammates become better. But Michaud, now a senior, persevered, and he's the leader on the offensive line for Hart (10-0) heading into tonight's Division III quarterfinal quar·ter·fi·nal adj. Of or relating to one of four competitions in a tournament, whose winners go on to play in semifinal competitions. n. 1. quarterfinals A quarterfinal round. 2. A quarterfinal match. at Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley (8-3) at 7:30. ``I've got to admit my confidence was down after what happened,'' Michaud said. ``But I never gave up. I stayed focused and kept saying to myself, `Next year is going to be my year and I'll be one of the main guys.' I've got the spot back, and I feel like I've been able to redeem redeem v. to buy back, as when an owner who had mortgaged his/her real property pays off the debt. The term also refers to paying the amount due and all charges after a foreclosure (due to failure to make payments when due) has begun. myself. I've just looked at everything I've gone through as a learning experience.'' And Michaud has learned to cope with the unbalanced stream of criticism - and anonymity - associated with his position. ``It does get frustrating frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: when you missed a block and you're the first one everyone yells at,'' Michaud said. ``But we haven't given up many sacks this season, so I feel like we've done pretty well. The main thing I've tried to do is work on my technique because I'm just 6-1, 225 pounds, which isn't very big for a high school lineman. But here we are undefeated, playing in the quarterfinals, so I'm having a lot of fun.'' Michaud's protection has helped UCLA-bound quarterback Matt Moore throw for 2,387 yards and 26 touchdowns. Starting running backs Tim Gregory and Mickey Mercado For the hispanic surname "Mercado", please see de Mercado. Mercado first originated in Spain. In English it means 'market'. Is the last name of the 'Great' Fifa Soccer player Eswold. have combined for 954 yards, averaging 8.2 yards per carry, with 21 touchdowns. ``Chad's our leader on the line this year and he's doing a great job,'' Moore said. ``He just worked hard and now nobody can budge him. He's very focused.'' Head coach Mike Herrington is a former lineman himself, so he's been through everything Michaud has been through. ``Confidence is really important for an offensive lineman because you can never second-guess yourself,'' Herrington said. ``You're in the hot seat every single play. After Chad lost his starting job last year, he just kept working real hard and matured. He just wouldn't be denied this year because he wanted it so bad.'' CHAD MICHAUD FILE Team: Hart football Position: Offensive tackle Year: senior Size: 6-1, 225 pounds Quote: ``The main thing I've tried to do is work on my technique because I'm just 6-1, 225 pounds, which isn't very big for a high school lineman. But here we are undefeated, playing in the quarterfinals, so I'm having a lot of fun.'' SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III QUARTERFINAL HART (10-0) vs. ANTELOPE VALLEY (8-3) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Antelope Valley High, Mays Field, 44900 N. Division St. Recent results: Hart defeated Antelope Valley 35-28 in the 1995 Division II final at Antelope Valley; Antelope Valley defeated Hart 36-15 in the 1994 Division II final. Injury update: Hart - Running back Tim Gregory (ankle), the team's leading rusher, remains out for the season. Second-leading receiver Julian Lewis Julian Murray Lewis (born 26 September 1951, in Swansea, Wales) is a British politician and Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for New Forest East in Hampshire. He was first elected as an M.P. in 1997. (shoulder) is out but could return next week. Defensive linemen Tony Leko (ankle) is questionable, and defensive lineman Mike Linn linn n. Scots 1. A waterfall. 2. A steep ravine. [Scottish Gaelic linne, pool, waterfall.] (shoulder) is definite though he didn't play last week. Antelope Valley - Defensive lineman Eric Nordman (broken leg) and linebacker Jimmie Prater prate v. prat·ed, prat·ing, prates v.intr. To talk idly and at length; chatter. v.tr. To utter idly or to little purpose. n. (hand) are out. Quarterback Johnny Walker (ankle) is definite. Hart update: The Foothill League-champion Indians have won three consecutive Division III titles. No large school in the region ever has won four in a row. Hart also has won 18 games in a row. Quarterback Matt Moore, who committed to UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX , has passed for 2,387 yards and 26 TDs. Chris Steck has 54 receptions and nine TDs. Defensive lineman Chris Frome has committed to Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame . Linebacker Dan LaChasse is the leading tackler. The Indians defeated Redondo 48-7 in the first round. Hart has won six section titles, four under 13th-year head coach Mike Herrington. Antelope Valley update: The Golden League-champion Antelopes (8-3) rely heavily on option quarterback Johnny Walker. He leads the team in rushing (907 yards), passing (460 yards) and scoring (14 touchdowns). Brent Newcomb, 59, has been head coach at the school for 24 years, winning three championships, the last in 1994. The school has won five titles overall. Newcomb's son, Brandon, is the offensive coordinator An offensive coordinator typically refers to the coach on a football team in the National Football League or College football who is in charge of the offense. This position aids the head coach by designing and scripting plays, delegating work to offensive position coaches during . Sean Wallace, a 245-pound fullback, is one of the region's top junior running backs. He rushed for more than 800 yards as a sophomore, and this season he has overcome a leg injury to rush for 415 yards and four touchdowns. - Gerry Gittelson CAPTION(S): photo, 4 boxes Photo: Chad Michaud leads Hart's offensive line, which will try to block Antelope Valley's defense in a Division III quarterfinal tonight. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News Box: (1) CHAD MICHAUD FILE (see text) (2) SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III QUATERFINAL (see text) (3 -- ran in AV edition only) ANTELOPE VALLEY ROSTER (4 -- ran in SAC Sac: see Sac and Fox. SAC - 1. An early system on the Datatron 200 series. [Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)]. edition only) HART INDIANS ROSTER |
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