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At the end of the day, I heard facts quoted. As Coach Saban says... mediocre people don’t like high achievers and high achievers don’t like mediocre people. When you go against the best players every day at practice, it makes you better. Don’t fear competition. Roll Tide!
With the transfer portal and NIL in full effect, is there really any reason to keep restricting the High School coaches from working college camps, speaking at their clinics or accepting certain coaching roles at their schools? Can’t say it’s recruiting reasons anymore.
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Jacksonville State commit, Savannah Smith has had a big couple of days as a beautiful Homecoming Queen on Friday and an ESPN-worthy playmaker on Saturday!
Piedmont’s Jakari Foster signs his National Letter of Intent with the University of North Alabama. We are very proud of you, Jakari!
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With today’s focus on what kids don’t do/don’t finish, this makes my heart swell with pride. From 2 broken legs as a high school freshman track participant to back to back football state championship RB to college graduate in 4 years some 7 hours away. We are proud of you, Lee!!!
Proud of our guys for wearing their masks and social distancing to do our part for a full and complete football season. Go Dogs!
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Black Friday Tradition… always love the opportunity to spend the day with my favorite under 40 young lady in the world. Obviously, she’s not the little girl I first went with back in the day. These shopping trips helped me relax a lot before a big game. I love you, Savannah!
So proud to be associated with a great group of players and coaches at Piedmont. Today, it was awesome to have Jack and Landon recognized at the Mr. Football Awards Banquet. Great job guys!
Very proud of our baseball coach, Matt Deerman - your 2020 class 3a Coach of the Year as chosen by the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association. We are very fortunate to have Coach Deerman leading our young men. Tonight proves his abilities as a coach, but he is an even better man!
For the first time in the fast pitch era, the Lady Bulldogs are going to state. They played awesome for 4 games in Montgomery at Regionals. Way to go girls!
#makinghistory
GO DOGS!
Congratulations to Sophomore Alex Odam for becoming the all-time scoring leader in boys basketball for Piedmont High School in tonight’s game vs Glencoe.
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‘22 prospects at Piedmont
DB Omarion Foster
WR Austin Estes
LB Landon Smart
Positives: winning program, honor students, tough/they play hurt, dependable, team guys, not a single discipline referral
Negatives: I’ll wait on the college guys to tell me
#winners
#signanddevelop
Always great to see our former players working to get ready for their season. Lee and Dave aren’t the only ones we have working, they just happened to be the ones I saw working at 2:00 today on the 105 degree turf. Proof that anyone can make it - no matter size of school. Go Dogs
Congratulations, Savannah! I couldn’t think of a better fit for you. I’ve gotten to witness your hard work and your team-first mentality for your entire life. Today is a special day and this opportunity is well-deserved. I love you, and I’m very proud of you. Go Gamecocks!
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The first signee of Jax State's newest class of Gamecocks is Piedmont's own Savannah Smith! The 1-3A Calhoun Co. POTY has led the Bulldogs to three-straight state tournament appearances‼️
And y’all can only imagine how proud I am of this young lady! To say we are blessed to call her our daughter would be an understatement. I love you, Savannah.
This group never cease to amaze me with their personalities. Today, they decided to go back 80s style (already got some mullets going) with their aggressive companion shirts. Maybe that was politically correct enough, but the non-cupcakes know what those shirts are called.
Speaking for our athletic department at Piedmont High School, thank you to all who had a part in helping us put lights on the practice field.
#BulldogPride
There are many factors that go into maintaining success. Hard work, commitment, teamwork, loyalty are things that we preach regularly. We have been blessed to have some tremendous athletes over the last 15 years. Combining ability with team first mentalities is hard to beat.
Thanks to or do-it-all guy, Coach Craig Parris for updating our scoreboard. We appreciate you, Craig! It’s great to be a Piedmont Bulldog. Enjoy the good times, and never take it for granted. Go Dogs!
Words cannot express how proud I am of these 2 special ladies. Beauty queens off the field and fierce competitors on it. Congratulations Savannah for being selected All-State and to Rachel for being voted 3A Coach of the Year. Y’all deserve it - I see the work put in. I love you!
It’s all coming together. I’m so thankful to have what we have in Piedmont. I cannot think of a better atmosphere than a packed house at The Field of Champions on a football Friday night. Go Dogs!
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So thankful for our facilities. Even after all the rain, we still are able to have practice for 120+ athletes today. Thank you to the Piedmont City Board of Education and the City of Piedmont for investing in our schools/kids/futures. Go Dogs!
#PiedmontProud
Today we get to highlight another accomplishment for our guys - they are more than great football players. They are all members of the National Honors Society with service, scholarship, leadership and character serving as the core values.
So proud of these 2 for the all-around young men that they have become. They are great players and great students for sure. But, they are even greater examples for all the kids at Piedmont. We love you both and wish you the best this season.
Although things didn’t go the way we would have liked today, I’m very proud of our baseball and softball teams for another outstanding season. As an AD, good job to our coaches and players. As a parent, thanks to all the coaches of every sport for the sacrifices you make for PCS.
Starting a new group of postings called “Bulldog Spotlight”. Meet Malachi Jackson - Senior OLB and Team Captain. Mally is a pleasure to coach; never misses school or practice, no discipline record, and a great attitude every day. Malachi has been raised right, and we love him!
We are so proud to see Matt Glover recognized for his work by the Alabama Football Coaches Association. Coach Glover was presented the award for 2022 Class 3A Assistant Coach of the Year at the annual ALFCA Convention.
I am so proud of our Lady Bulldog softball team for earning the 2023 Calhoun County Softball Championship. A lot of folks have poured countless hours into developing these girls over the years, and your investment is paying off. Congratulations to our players and coaches. Go Dogs
Great job tonight by our players at our annual Night of Champions. There were some really good times in the 40 yard dash and many personal bests in the bench press and the clean. Go Dogs!
I cannot understand the debate. Right or wrong, legalized or not, medicinal or recreational...the point is the sanctioning body drug tests and pot is something tested for. You have worked your tail off to be the best, and you are. You know the rules. Solution: don’t smoke pot.
BREAKING: American champion Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. Richardson won the 100 at Olympic trials on June 19.
Bulldog Spotlight on Brant Deerman - Senior DB and Team Captain. Brant is an outstanding young man who checks all the character boxes along with being on the Honor Roll each grading period. A “baseball guy” who has worked hard to be an All-Star in football as well. We love Brant!
Please join all of The Piedmont Bulldog Football Family in wishing Jerry Goss a Happy 80th Birthday. Jerry has been a loyal booster and FB support staff member for over 50 years - including an amazing 39 years in a row without missing a game. Thank you Jerry for all your help.
Congratulations to Steven Raney for representing Piedmont High School as a regional winner of the Bryant-Jordan Student Achievement Award. Steven earned a $3000 scholarship. He is a great kid who has played a big role as a leader in our school and on our football team. Go Dogs!
Special thanks to Doctors Russell Ulrich and Nolan Ulrich for volunteering their time today to conduct more than 200 physicals (free of charge) for our Piedmont High School and Piedmont Middle School athletes. These men have been doing this for many years. We appreciate you both
A little April frost, early morning and a record number 31 Bulldogs putting in a little extra. Speed Camp 2022 at the Field of Champions - a beautiful morning at a special place. Go Dogs!
It’s very evident that some teams play these bowls with much more passion and meaning. It’s sad to see the lack of effort to play the next football game. Some of these guys are playing it like the Pro Bowl - several defensive guys who haven’t hit the ground. Play hard or sit out.
One of the most well-mannered, kind-hearted, and hard-working kids I have ever coached. You can now add college graduate to that description. Congratulations Dave on earning your degree from WKU. Best of luck as you enter grad school and continue playing at UTC. Love you!
#proud
I’m super excited for our athletes at PHS with our weightroom makeover complete. 12 customized racks, full rubber floor and new grip plates. Thanks to our administration, booster club, and Wright Weight Equipment. Everything looks great!
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Bulldog Spotlight on Silas Thompson (SR WR) - an outstanding young man and one of the most passionate folks I know. Uncle Si has a great personality and a smile that lifts up and encourages those around him. An honor roll student and PHS Boys State Representative. We love Silas!
Just a normal Friday for Craig Parris. We have an awesome Friday Night Experience at the Field of Champions. Most everyone can tell when sink is leaking or a light is out. Not many know about the extra stuff that Craig, Coach Matt Glover, and many others do to make it go. Thx all
Have heard this speech from Coach Saban several times and it is so true and easy to understand. This version was from the Bama clinic, and close to 1000 coaches were nodding in agreement. But, it might hurt somebody’s feelings so most of those 1000 backed off implementing.
Great job tonight by all of our guys at The Night of Champions. Awesome job by
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with our weightroom - guys getting stronger and faster. I’m excited and looking forward to the fall. Go Dogs!
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We are so proud of you, Cody Spoon. What a great model of patience and perseverance. We all believe in you and know you will do a 1st class job. Congratulations on your new job. Go Gamecocks and Go Dogs.
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@JSUGamecockFB
Thrasher Construction and the crews are knocking out things every day in our new football facility. Here’s a small sample of how it’s going with our meeting/film room. 👀
#thankful
#allin
Bulldog Spotlight on Ethan Swinford - Senior RB/KR. Ethan joined the Piedmont Athletic Program in the spring and has fit in nicely with our football family. With a great sense of humor and an endless amount of energy, Swinny is a great booster of team morale. We love Ethan!
Congratulations to our Lady Bulldogs - they are battling to stay alive in the county tournament. They won 3 in a row tonight over Wellborn 9-1, Ohatchee 10-2 and Oxford 11-0. The final four will play tomorrow at JSU. Go Dogs!
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It’s amazing to me how lots of folks in this profession like to talk about the same things being essential to a successful team (character, work ethic, etc). The same folks then build rosters with kids who quit elsewhere or lack those traits. Give me winners all day!
#Recruitours
Our middle school girls starting the day off with a great workout… their attitude and willingness to work to make our athletic program better is appreciated. The buy-in is the first step. Go Warriors!
Thanks to Richard Hendrix and Logan Osborn for their instruction today as we kicked off our annual speed camp. Richard was our very first instructor in 2014; their instruction has complimented our own strength and conditioning program - which is a key factor to our success.
Proud of all our football guys who took part today in our National Honors Society Program. This organization recognizes students for their Scholarship, their Service, their Leadership and their Character. These guys, along with all the members at PHS, check those boxes. Go Dogs!
Great way to start the day with our middle school guys doing speed training and footwork. Good job organizing by our strength/conditioning Coach Phillips. Appreciate all the coaches we got helping out with our athletes daily. No excuses - control what you can control.
Huge turnout cheers on the Lady Dogs in their 2-0 victory over Mobile Christian in the opening game of the 3A state tournament. I know the girls appreciate the support. Go Dogs!
#PiedmontPride
I am proud of all the students at Piedmont who were recognized today for their outstanding ACT scores. I’m super proud of these guys who are in that group and members of our varsity football team.
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Everyone back home is so proud of you Kaedon. You have had a great career at Davidson and represented our school, our community and your family with class. We love you and know the Lord has big plans for your life.
Great representative of our school. Fierce competitor who always places the team first. That’s kinda uncommon for today’s stars, but it’s a great quality about our athletes. Go Dogs!
The scary part is that 10 years later, this makes perfect sense. This man was ahead of the times! This message is useful in every area of life/leadership.
Champions work to be their best in every area of life. Competitors love the process of competing and the desired outcomes are a result of that championship mentality. Congratulations to our National Honors Society guys who excel in Leadership, Scholarship, Character and Service.
After the weekend series, does anyone think Freddie wanted to leave ATL? That was hard to watch as he tried to play through it. Heck Braves, trade for the guy and stick him in LF. We’ve already tried a catcher out there. FF is plenty athletic and bleeds ATL blue.
#braves
#loyalty
After watching today’s semifinals, Cincinnati and Michigan proved my theory to be true…teams from non-power 5 conferences have no business in playoffs. They needed to matchup with Oregon and Oklahoma. I know SEC record thus far in bowls,but our big dogs don’t play til end of Dec
Bulldog Spotlight on Sean Young - Senior DB. Sean is another high character guy with a team first mentality. Sean has done everything asked of him for the team. He has worked to earn a starting position, and we love him for the person he is and for his buy in to this program!
Bulldog Spotlight on Bryce Mohon - Senior Punter/Kicker. Bryce enters his 2nd year as a member of the Bulldog Football team. He has worked hard to make himself into an all-star player in both baseball and football. He has a competitive spirit, great work ethic and we love Bryce!
Great job Austin! You have been blessed with an awesome opportunity to play 2 sports beyond high school. Delta State is getting a great young man and a fierce competitor.
After a lot of thought and prayer I have decided to commit to Delta State University to continue my football and baseball career. I would like to thank all my family, friends, and coaches for making this an easy decision!
#WhereChampionsPlay
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Bulldog Spotlight on Bryson Ingram - Senior DE and Team Captain. Bryson is our elder statesman in the program beginning as an 8th grader during the 2015 season. His development has played an integral part in our recent success. We love Bryson and his competitive drive!
Now with 137 career touchdown passes and 183 combined passing and running touchdowns, Piedmont quarterback Jack Hayes tops both Alabama High School Athletic Association lists. He can still reach AHSAA career records for passing and total yards.
Bulldog Spotlight on Trey McFarland - Senior FS. Trey is in his first year with our football program. His energy, toughness, and football awareness have been welcome additions to our squad. Trey is an honor student who treats all adults and teammates with respect. We love Trey!
Don’t think coaches cannot/do not remember when other coaches/programs take shots at them. I got no problem with Bama putting in one more at the end. Safe to say Coach Saban remembers the jabs thrown years ago by Coach Harbaugh. Other programs would have gotten the courtesy kneel
Thank you to Angela Morgan, AEA UniServ Director for District 14, for treating our 2019 Football State Champions with a meal from Chick Fil A. We appreciate you thinking of us.
Thanks to Coaches Blanchard, Walker, Pruitt and Deerman along with current and former players Sean, Coleman, Cody, Fisher, SteveO, Sloan and Jack for investing their time in our future Bulldogs. Go Dogs!
Congratulations to the JH Lady Bulldog Softball team for starting off the season with wins vs. Springville and Clay-Chalkville tonight in the Moody Invitational Tournament.