Each week Frankie K takes a look at a great game moment or performance that didn't get the spotlight.  So sit back, relax and let Frankie take you back...

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     Last week, Howell junior quarterback Jimmy Ryan went went 32-for-37 for 363 yards and three touchdowns in his first start to lead the Rebels back from a 21-0 deficit in a victory over Brick.  The game was one of the most prolific debuts in the history of the Shore Conference.  Frankie K caught up with Jimmy Ryan and Howell coach Cory Davies.

Frankie K: How did you feel before your first start a quarterback? Were you nervous?

Jimmy Ryan: We have practiced so much I knew that we were ready at every position.  I was prepared, the receivers and backs were prepared, the offensive line was prepared, and the coaches were prepared.

FK: It was impressive how patient you were. How did you control your emotions?

JR: I knew that my coaches had prepared for me the game and all that I had to do was execute.

FK: Coach Davies, how different is your outlook now that you know Jimmy is ready to lead this team?

Coach Davies: We were confident in Jimmy to begin with.  The first game just solidified what we anticipated from him and puts us at ease as we move forward into the season.

FK: Jimmy, did you play Pop Warner? Have you always played quarterback?

JR: I started playing Pop Warner when I was seven years old.  During my second year, Coach John Andl told me I would be a quarterback and I have been playing the position ever since then.

FK: How did the victory feel? How were you treated in school?

JR: Winning the game was great. A lot of my friends said "We knew you were a quarterback but not a 'good' quarterback."  During school I had lots of kids that I did not even know coming up to me and congratulating me. It was cool.