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I dont know what you guys (sstack and canyoudig) expect to be quite honest. The kid is a sophomore who had maybe 20 total Varsity snaps. He comes into quite frankly the biggest game in Highlands history and performs adequately. Basically he didnt hurt them over the last 8 min of the game. He threw 3 TD passes against Dixie who coming into this season was supposed to be a much improved Class 5A team. He led the JV team to a 5-0 record until yesterday where he didnt play and they got their first loss.

I just think the expectations are that anybody that steps under center at Highlands has to be perfect or Bardo'esque. He will not ever be like Bardo because he doesnt have sprinter speed but he has the size, arm strength and QB mind. He will help lead them to state and set the tone for a very fine HS career.

I expected exactly what I saw. You are right, he is a soph. and unexperienced. What I was doing was comparing him to Bardo, because that is what people want to know. I have just been stating the facts; not trying to be hard on the kid. I think alot of people want me to lie and say he is the next JLo, just because he is now the starter for HHS. I think most people felt HHS was a lock to win state with Bardo, and now with Towles I think you would have to question that it is a lock. I still think they will win state, but I do think the games will be closer scores.
By the way, I talked to Towles elementary coach yesterday and he said the kid was a quick learner, a good leader, a natural athlete, and best of all he said he was a great, well mannered kid.