Oxford, miss. (WCBI) – During Anthony Hart’s first tenure as Lafayette’s head coach from 2005-2011, the Commodores won two state titles. Now in the second year of his second tenure, he is again dealing with a lot of turnover, losing 10 starters from last year’s team.
The starting lineup in the first game will not be the same as the last game,” Hart said. “We don’t have it quite the way we want it and it’s going to take a while.”
Hart is excited about quarterback Nick Thompson.
“When you have a good QB, you have a chance. Nick is a good quarterback and he’s a good leader and person. I have a lot of confidence in him and he’s going to have a great year,” Hart said.
“Nick is the best quarterback in the state of Mississippi. The most athletic guy I know and the best person I know,” said senior right guard Jake Leary.
The Commodores are excited about the potential this season has, and if anyone can get the most out of the program, it’s Hart.
“You always have to look forward to a new season. You never know what’s going to happen. We have a lot of young guys and that’s part of the process of becoming a good football team and being the best program we can be,” Hart said.
“This graduating class is close. We’ve known each other for years and work really well together as a team,” Leary said.
The Commodores season begins on August 30 against Oxford
