The call came out of the blue, a new number but L'Gazzy recognised the area code. Wayne County High School needed an emergency coach and there was only one man for the job; ex pupil and current ISFL star L'Gazzy Burfict. It would be a busy week.
The first thing L'Gazzy looked to do was some cardio training. Sure, the War Eagles were a pretty lousy football team this year but if they could out run the opposition they would have a chance of ending the season respectably.
Next he looked to inspire the players and give them some fire to want to win, even if they were struggling. For this he got his old QB Jay Cue on the line to give a motivational speech and the group really responded well. Cue took them theogh his career, his highs and lows, and had even given L'Gazzy a pack of signed photos to hand out.
Following this, L'Gazzy did a little one on one work with each of the players, the only way he knew how... by inviting them all for the Oklahoma drill. He took it easy of course, relatively anyway. But he wanted to make sure the team were tough enough to face anyone.
Come game day, the mood in camp was positive and the team was fired up. Energy levels were high, although some players were a little bruised from the weeks drills. L'Gazzy looked to be more fired up than most, worryingly.
Unfortunately things didnt go to plan on the field. L'Gazzy may be a great player, but he was a terrible coach. The plays were all over the place and the War Eagles suffered humiliation in front of their home fans against their closest rivals. He wasn't invited back to coach there again.
The first thing L'Gazzy looked to do was some cardio training. Sure, the War Eagles were a pretty lousy football team this year but if they could out run the opposition they would have a chance of ending the season respectably.
Next he looked to inspire the players and give them some fire to want to win, even if they were struggling. For this he got his old QB Jay Cue on the line to give a motivational speech and the group really responded well. Cue took them theogh his career, his highs and lows, and had even given L'Gazzy a pack of signed photos to hand out.
Following this, L'Gazzy did a little one on one work with each of the players, the only way he knew how... by inviting them all for the Oklahoma drill. He took it easy of course, relatively anyway. But he wanted to make sure the team were tough enough to face anyone.
Come game day, the mood in camp was positive and the team was fired up. Energy levels were high, although some players were a little bruised from the weeks drills. L'Gazzy looked to be more fired up than most, worryingly.
Unfortunately things didnt go to plan on the field. L'Gazzy may be a great player, but he was a terrible coach. The plays were all over the place and the War Eagles suffered humiliation in front of their home fans against their closest rivals. He wasn't invited back to coach there again.