speculation regarding the poor tackling form of Curtis Williams (RIP) >>>>> speculation regarding Hoffmann's potential steroid use
Neither are speculative. The difference is that CW wasn't worth a pinch of shit, so Derek didn't write about him. Hoffman was the Common Man who overcame all the odds. Except he cheated. Would make a good book.
Derek hasn't written a whole book on CW, but he did write about him in his book on the 2000 Huskies.
Looks like the perfect gift for my oldest son Dave's 50th BD...... who played inside LB (and OG) in HS at one inch shorter and thirty pounds lighter than Hoffman. There's something about the position that brings out the animal in some guys. I think it's the choices made in a millisecond: either plant the helmet and facemask between the numbers or get runover. Always takes a man even while they're still boys.
I'm sure playing against white kids in Idaho was really tough.
Looks like the perfect gift for my oldest son Dave's 50th BD...... who played inside LB (and OG) in HS at one inch shorter and thirty pounds lighter than Hoffman. There's something about the position that brings out the animal in some guys. I think it's the choices made in a millisecond: either plant the helmet and facemask between the numbers or get runover. Always takes a man even while they're still boys.
I'm always impressed at the ability of a good middle backer to shed blocks and sniff out a play in the middle of chaos. And not only getting to the ball carrier but stuffing him in his tracks with a violent form tackle. Being big inside is a plus, but not always necessary.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
At the time it was pretty well known that Mike Utley (RIP) was waist deep into metabolic steroids. Of course that was just an allegation. If you think about his chances to go to the NFL which were non existent when he signed, it stands to reason he cheated to get there.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
At the time it was pretty well known that Mike Utley (RIP) was waist deep into metabolic steroids. Of course that was just an allegation. If you think about his chances to go to the NFL which were non existent when he signed, it stands to reason he cheated to get there.
Derek should write a book about what an overachiever Mike was.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
At the time it was pretty well known that Mike Utley (RIP) was waist deep into metabolic steroids. Of course that was just an allegation. If you think about his chances to go to the NFL which were non existent when he signed, it stands to reason he cheated to get there.
Derek should write a book about what an overachiever Mike was.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
At the time it was pretty well known that Mike Utley (RIP) was waist deep into metabolic steroids. Of course that was just an allegation. If you think about his chances to go to the NFL which were non existent when he signed, it stands to reason he cheated to get there.
Derek should write a book about what an overachiever Mike was.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
At the time it was pretty well known that Mike Utley (RIP) was waist deep into metabolic steroids. Of course that was just an allegation. If you think about his chances to go to the NFL which were non existent when he signed, it stands to reason he cheated to get there.
Derek should write a book about what an overachiever Mike was.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
At the time it was pretty well known that Mike Utley (RIP) was waist deep into metabolic steroids. Of course that was just an allegation. If you think about his chances to go to the NFL which were non existent when he signed, it stands to reason he cheated to get there.
Derek should write a book about what an overachiever Mike was.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
At the time it was pretty well known that Mike Utley (RIP) was waist deep into metabolic steroids. Of course that was just an allegation. If you think about his chances to go to the NFL which were non existent when he signed, it stands to reason he cheated to get there.
Derek should write a book about what an overachiever Mike was.
Given the references above, I will take a moment to say... I've spent a lot of time with Dave, and he's one the most generous, kind-hearted and loyal people I have met, not to mention someone who possesses a tremendous amount of integrity and a warrior's mentality. I've seen it first hand. As Don James said during an interview for Husky Hitman, "As a football coach, you want 100 Dave Hoffmanns on your team."
So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...
WTF does any of that have to do with his cheating and drug abuse? By all accounts, Doc Gooden is a sweetheart. And a fierce competitor.
Mike Price is a cross dresser. See I can do it too.
At the time it was pretty well known that Mike Utley (RIP) was waist deep into metabolic steroids. Of course that was just an allegation. If you think about his chances to go to the NFL which were non existent when he signed, it stands to reason he cheated to get there.
Derek should write a book about what an overachiever Mike was.
I'm sure playing against white kids in Idaho was really tough.
Not that it matters, but yes, playing with and against Idaho kids was really tough...... in the 1950's. Not so tough was living in Edmonds for 30 years and watching my boys play WESCO football.
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So carry on, Harvey Montesquieu...