GAMEDAY!

This is it! The start of the new season. Football is back, and today it's a new era in the ever evolving history of Ferrum athletics. Today, Ferrum will play it's first contest of any sport as a member of the ODAC against an ODAC opponent. Yes folks, the season opener is a conference game!!
I wish I could be there, but I will be in spirit.
If the last two years are any indication, Ferrum and Emory and Henry are about to strap on the helmets for a slugfest. This one could go down to the wire, so I am hoping the Ferrum fans show up in droves.
Of course Ferrum will have Junior running back Brian Mann to turn to, and they will use him quite often, but expect there to be a good amount of offense through the air. Johnny White has been a stalwart as a receiver, but look for big things out of Nick Pearce this season. Pearce has really good hands, and...so far does not garner all that much attention. That will change as the season progresses. Look for Zach Clifford to to have a big day.

Today's success, and this seasons success will greatly depend on the defense. With Montel Lee and Alveno Matthews gone, the old George Jones song comes to mind, "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes"
The good thing is their seems to be plenty of depth for the Panthers. My concern is the experience factor. If the defense is solid today, Ferrum should make every Panther fan at W.B. Adams stadium happy.

It's opening day, and it's a chance for Ferrum to get it's first ODAC win, and to lead the conference.
Enjoy the day, and enjoy the season.

Go Panthers!