Wow, where do I even start?! I could write about any one of the players on the Sarasota Sailfish as a standout teammate, which is one of the things that makes the team competitive every season and such a fun place to be. On the field, there is no shortage of playmakers on both sides of the ball, especially among the team veterans. But today I want to take the chance to acknowledge an up and coming star on the Sarasota offensive line: Stumpy Jones.
Stumpy, who is in only his second season in the ISFL, has shoulder the pressure of an immediate debut in a position of team weakness with aplomb and a good sense of humor. Stumpy had only one season in the developmental league before being called-up to start in the ISFL on a notoriously shaky Sarasota OL. There were high hopes for the promising rookie, who was dedicated to improving his technique. And his hard work is starting to pay off on the field. But equally as important, he has become a key member of the Sarasota Sailfish family, fitting right into the locker room, helping to encourage his teammates. I’m looking forward to spending many more seasons working alongside him in the weight room and getting to know him better.
Stumpy, who is in only his second season in the ISFL, has shoulder the pressure of an immediate debut in a position of team weakness with aplomb and a good sense of humor. Stumpy had only one season in the developmental league before being called-up to start in the ISFL on a notoriously shaky Sarasota OL. There were high hopes for the promising rookie, who was dedicated to improving his technique. And his hard work is starting to pay off on the field. But equally as important, he has become a key member of the Sarasota Sailfish family, fitting right into the locker room, helping to encourage his teammates. I’m looking forward to spending many more seasons working alongside him in the weight room and getting to know him better.