Four Questions with Eastside coach Troy Hoff

2. Which player that you've coached is memorable mostly for his character or inspiration? "Sheldon Rankins. Sheldon was and is the true epitome of a student-athlete. He has been a tremendous player at every level, but his character is what sets him apart. He is a genuine role model and sets a high standard for how young men conduct themselves in the classroom, in the community and on the field. NFL general managers labeled him as 'Mr. Boring.' This wasn't a slight but a great compliment that played a role in his being a high-level first-round draft pick. He continues to stay in contact and comes back to EHS regularly to spend time working with and mentoring our players." [Rankins, a 2016 first-round NFL Draft pick, played at Eastside and the University of Louisville.]

3. What is the best atmosphere for a high school game that you've experienced away from home? "Peach County, 2009 semifinal game." [Peach County beat Eastside 21-14.]

4. As a player or coach at any level, which game do you wish you could play again? "There's definitely more than one, but I'd like to go back to a game from my freshman year of college. I played at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., NSIC Conference, and we were on the road in late November at the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a chance to win the conference championship. It's the coldest day/game I've ever been associated with, but it didn't seem to slow them down from taking care of us and winning the conference."

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