CITY SECTION: ONE-ON-ONE MATCHUP : SAN FERNANDO AT TAFT, FRIDAY ATKINS VS. MELO/BRENNAN.San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. : Quarterback Sean Atkins Atkins may refer to: Organizations
Taft: Inside linebackers David Melo and Tyler Tyler, city (1990 pop. 75,450), seat of Smith co., E Tex.; inc. 1850. In the heart of the rich East Texas oil field, Tyler has refineries and other oil-based industries. Brennan. Why it's key: Melo and Brennan will split duty shadowing Atkins, an option quarterback who creates havoc with his ability to run, throw, hand off or pitch the ball. Their success in containing Atkins will be critical if the Toreadors hope to stop the Tigers' offense. But if Atkins wins the battle with his speed and decision-making decision-making, n the process of coming to a conclusion or making a judgment. decision-making, evidence-based, n a type of informal decision-making that combines clinical expertise, patient concerns, and evidence gathered from , San Fernando has a chance to win the game. The book on Atkins: The triggerman for the Tigers' triple-option offense, Atkins is quick, smart and elusive. The offense is in his hands, and he decides who gets the ball in a span of time represented in winks and determined by what the Toreadors' defense does once a play has started. Even the San Fernando coaching staff doesn't know who will end up with the ball once it is snapped. The book on Melo and Brennan: Teams would love to have one big inside linebacker, but Toreadors have two. Both are physical, mobile and intelligent. And they love to hit. What Atkins has to do: He has the edge because he knows where the ball is going. But to be successful, he has to read his keys at 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 and recognize what Melo and Brennan are doing once the play has started. The biggest key is if they come after the fullback. When they do, Atkins will tuck the ball away and then decide whether to pitch it or not depending on what the outside linebacker does. What Melo and Brennan have to do: Play smart, responsible football. Atkins relies on deception deception n. the act of misleading another through intentionally false statements or fraudulent actions. (See: fraud, deceit) , so they have to play with discipline and not get caught up in doing what Atkins wants them to do. What the coaches say: Taft coach Troy Starr on Atkins: ``He's a good, quality running back that can give teams a lot of trouble.'' San Fernando coach Sean Blunt blunt (blunt) having a thick or dull edge or point; not sharp. on Melo and Brennan: ``In that system, they work really well together. They're big and fast, and whenever you have guys that big that can move, it makes it a tough deal.'' CAPTION(S): 2 Photos PHOTO (1) ATKINS (2) BRENNAN |
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