[JRutledge]

Anytime that I am doing a varsity game, I get motivated right then or days and weeks before the game. I look at it like this, someone would love to be in my shoes at this moment so I feel blessed and fortunate to have the opportunity.

When I am doing anything but, I just try to do the best I can because people are watching me. I want coaches, fans, administrators to if nothing else, to think "it looks like he knows what he is doing." I had about a week ago the first freshman game I had had in about 3 years, and I wanted to look just as sharp and competetent as I do during the biggest varsity game of the year.

I did a preseason varsity scrimmage at a usual powerhouse all by myself. Now, I did not know that I was going to do it all myself, but because I worked hard, I probably will do their Christmas tournament next year. One of the best in the state and parts of the country.

I might not always be happy with the kind of game I have, but someone is watching and that is motivation enough!!!