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The kid you are talking about is Stetson Simpson. Linsey moved to Wayne as a freshman. Simpson started his freshman year in front of Linsey. Linsey won the job their sophomore year.

I have huge respect for Simpson. While I'm sure he was upset he took it like a man and never showed any signs. Simpson moved to receiver. Linsey was hurt in the opening game. Simpson started the second game and threw 4 TD's and was the Cumberland Valley Bowl offensive MVP. The next week Linsey started and back to back Region championships followed.
But Simpson was rewarded for his selflessness. He is Wayne County's leading receiver with 12 TD's and 748 yards. Simpson will have several offers to continue his career.

Coach Thompson made the right choice for both players and it was not easy. Simpson is a special receiver and Linsey is a special QB. I think it is a neat unknown story ( outside Wayne County) that shows Coach Thompson's ability to lead and indication to how this whole team is dedicated to being a special TEAM.

I've had respect for Shawn since meeting him a few minutes several years ago. The Simpson kid was one of the better middle school QB's I have saw or helped coach against. Good on him for adjusting to such a move. Casey's leading receiver is also their QB, who faced and was beaten badly by Simpson years ago in 8th grade playoffs. Wayne's O and D line were also very talented. The small running back they had, Spanish kid I think was also extremely quick and very strong for his height. That was a VERY good middle school football team that has continued to have success at the next level. Hopefully both those kids go on and play somewhere else.