Ruff Riders Keep it Cool

Ya, the Ruff Riders are 0-3.

Not an ideal way to start the second season in Abilene. And from just looking at the record alone, you would think the Riders were behind the eight-ball. Not true.

The man behind it all, Head Coach Gerald Dockery is about as cool as you can get. Coach Dock has pretty much seen everything possible in professional football ranks, and he will keep his guys focused and staying positive. He just will. Trust me, he's a winner.

Moving to the quarterback situation. Going through 5 quarterbacks in the last 18 games is not going to win you ball games. Bart Gloyd got his first start under center this past weekend against the Arkansas Diamonds and showed some flashes of greatness. Gloyd threw 3 td's in the losing effort, but mainly didn't make bad decisions that resulted in turnovers.

The Riders have GOT to have some stability at quarterback, once they do... they will start winning ball games... you see that at every level of competitive football.

I really don't want to hit on the defensive side of the ball because they are much more solid from last season. They have had extra pressure put on them season with all the struggles on offense, but once the offense comes around... the defense will play even better than they have been playing.

Again, 0-3 is not ideal, but the panic button is not even close to being pushed. 11 more games left in the season... and a fully expect the Ruff Riders to be in postseason play at the end of it. They just need that first elusive victory.