[#55PirateFan]

I wouldn't call any of them subpar but losing Joe Jackson in the first game of the 2017 season left a big dent in the offense. They still made it back to the state finals but they had to work much harder to get there.

IMO, Matney and his staff don't get enough credit for player development, especially on the line. A lot of people seem to think that big, strong lineman just walk through the door at JC ready to suit up.

In my opinion, Matney is one of the best at developing linemen and here's why.

Not only is he a great football coach but he's also a great wrestling coach as well. And trust me, when it comes to linemen, the two go hand and hand. My boy started wrestling in the 9th grade because Heywood told him to because it could help his speed, hips, hands, and overall movement and it was the best thing Ethan ever did. I can't even describe the difference it has made for him on the football field.

And that's why I think Matney is so good at developing his players. Coach Mat is great at both sports and he's outstanding at bringing it all together and making a complete, dominate, tough, hard nosed linemen.