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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia junior commit Mettenberger gets new coach
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Georgia-bound quarterback Zach Mettenberger will enter his senior year at Oconee County operating under his third coach in four seasons at the Watkinsville school.
Mitch Olson of John F. Kennedy High in La Palma, Calif. was introduced as Oconee County’s new coach at a school board meeting Monday evening.
South Gwinnett’s John Small had been the rumored front-runner to replace the departing Nick Saltaformaggio.
The 6-foot-5 Mettenberger is looking forward to showcasing his skills in Olson’s pass-oriented offense.
“I know he’s a California coach and that he throws the ball a lot,” said Mettenberger, who hopes to meet Olson on Thursday. “That’s what teams in California do a lot, throw the ball.”
Mettenberger said life hasn’t change much since committing to the Dogs last week.
“I’m still the same Zach Mettenberger,” he said. “I’ve got a couple of congratulations here and there.”
Mettenberger said he will likely back off his original plan to attend several camps this spring and summer.
“I’ll probably still set up a few visits,” he said. “But I will stick with my commitment to Georgia unless something drastic happens.”
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By Dan
February 5, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
This is good for the Warriors of Watkinsville, perhaps they can last past the first round of the playoffs, or at least even make the playoffs. When you have the best QB in the state, you have to hope he has four or five receivers ready to catch the ball constantly, and I am uninformed as to the Oconee County receiver corps right now.
By USMCdawg
February 5, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this
I’ve been watching the teams out here in California for 3 years now and they’re no joke. Odds are this guy know’s his X’s and O’s and will definently help get Mett ready for the next level. gotta love anything that helps the dawgs.
By JFK Teacher
February 7, 2008 4:13 AM | Link to this
Oconee County does not yet know what a fantastic coach, teacher, person they are getting. Our entire athletic program at K high operates with class and a student first mentality because of Mitch and his standards. Every young man who plays football at your school will be rewarded by his influence. Good luck to your program and good luck to you Mitch!
By JFK Teacher
February 7, 2008 4:15 AM | Link to this
Oconee County does not yet know what a fantastic coach, teacher, person they are getting. Our entire athletic program at K high operates with class and a student first mentality because of Mitch and his standards. Every young man who plays football at your school will be rewarded by his influence. Good luck to your program and good luck to you Mitch!
By JFK Teacher
February 7, 2008 4:20 AM | Link to this
Oconee County does not yet know what a fantastic coach, teacher, person they are getting. Our entire athletic program at K high operates with class and a student first mentality because of Mitch and his standards. Every young man who plays football at your school will be rewarded by his influence. Good luck to your program and good luck to you Mitch!
By JFK Teacher
February 7, 2008 4:21 AM | Link to this
Oconee County does not yet know what a fantastic coach, teacher, person they are getting. Our entire athletic program at K high operates with class and a student first mentality because of Mitch and his standards. Every young man who plays football at your school will be rewarded by his influence. Good luck to your program and good luck to you Mitch!