SEASON OUTLOOK
Armwood's senior class expects to go out on top.
Photo by Stuart Browning
Toughest game:
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas). The Hawks are expected to travel to Las Vegas to take on a tough Bishop Gorman team that, like Armwood, plays a physical brand of football.
Top local contenders: Armwood is the class of the Tampa area and likely the entire state. Plant, which was nationally ranked to start the season last year, will be doing some major retooling. Defending 3A champion Jefferson loses Quentin Williams but could surprise some people.
Question marks: How will Darryl Richardson evolve behind center? That's the major question facing Armwood. By all accounts, Richardson has all the talent in the world, but is extremely inexperienced in Armwood's offense.
Outlook: Anything short of a 6A state title for Armwood would be a disappointment. All of the pieces are in place for a memorable season.
Coach quote: "We’re a senior team and we lost in the state championship game by three points. I think it’s fitting that we’re all seniors. We heard it so much after losing that game. I really think this group is on a mission. We don’t even have to talk about a state championship. Everybody knows where we expect to be." - Sean Callahan
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