Spread Offense and Constraint Plays

If you've followed my twitter (@MiramarSports) for a while, you know that I've been reading a lot about the X's and O's of Football. I'm trying to learn as much as I can, because it interests me. And, I want to be as knowledgeable as possible when providing analysis/impressions from the game action that I cover, both here and on the other blogs that I contribute to.

I've come across some great blogs, the best of which being Football Study Hall, FishDuck (dedicated to Oregon Football), and the top dog: Smart Football. There is so much great writing about so many different topics in sports, there's really no reason for anybody who desires more knowledge about a subject to lack that information. It's out there, and it's FREE!!!

Apart from being the awesome, amazing, dynamic Choral Director that I am, and the insightful, coherent, informative blogger that I am (I know, humility is one of my strong points), I love video games. I've been a huge gamer since the original NES system, and that has not stopped just because I'm a "grown up" now. In fact, it may have gotten worse.

Now, what does my being a gamer have to do with Constraint Plays and Spread Offensive Theory? The link is actually quite clear: I run spread offense when playing NCAA13 (and it's previous iterations). I've created new playbooks (once they introduced that option) and I'm always tinkering with how to be the most effective I possibly can be. I've read (and tried to apply) these concepts to my gaming, with pretty good success.

So, now, that I've given you the long story long on what I've been reading, and how I've been using it, it's time to share with you some of the knowledge I've obtained.

1. All Spreads are NOT the same
Consider this for a second:

West Virginia has been running a spread since Rich Rodriguez was coach. When he was there, WVU ranked in the top 10 in rushing yard average per game in 6 of his 7 years as Head Coach. 

Now, with Dana Holgorsen (and to a lesser extent Bill Stewart) have taken Rodriguez's spread and made it a passing attack. With Geno Smith having the same number of INCOMPLETIONS as touchdowns to this point of the season (9 of each. Yes...really), I think that's a pretty clear shift.

Here's another one for you: Auburn with Cam Newton - Spread to run. (Insert school where Mike Leach coaches) - Spread to pass. Oregon - Spread to run. New Mexico State - Spread to pass.

Yeah, there are a LOT of different ways to run the spread.

2. Horizontal is more important than Vertical
Spread offenses are predicated on one central idea: getting playmakers in space one-on-one with a defender, where (presumably) they will have a speed or skill advantage.

Offensive playmakers usually have plenty of "shake" to them, or at least enough speed to quickly escape a defensive player. This happens through a variety of tricks, but mainly by SPREADING the defense wide across the field, taking away their leverage advantage.

While every spread offense must find a way to throw the ball deep, if for no other reason than to keep the defense honest, moving the ball wide, from side to side, is the thing that will inevitably create lanes for the skill position players to operate.

3. Tempo matters
Spread offensive is most effective when you run it at a fast tempo. When you have more plays, you have more chances to catch the defense out of position, or with a severe mismatch (think an slow linebacker covering Alex Lee or Cameron Rigby on a swing pass).

Basically, this is putting the quantity of plays over the quality.

4. Skill Players make all the difference
In an offensive system where you want to get mismatches with your supremely talented skill players, the quality of those players can mean the difference between a 3 yard loss or a 91 yard touchdown.

Don't believe me? Check out this video of Oregon RB/WR/KR/PR/Blur of light DeAnthony Thomas from the Rose Bowl. Wisconsin still hasn't found him.

Alright, so now, you're wondering "what in the world is a Constraint Play"? Basically, they're variations on staples you run that are specifically designed to make the defense pay for "cheating", or trying to guess what the offense is going to do.

Here are some articles that do a better job explaining them that I could.

• How Chip Kelly wins with constraint plays - FishDuck.com
• Oregon's Mid-Level Read. They're really the best at "constraint plays" in my opinion. - FishDuck.com
• Film Study: Offensive Balance and Constraint plays - DownTheDrive.com
• Brian Kelly: Constraint Plays and messing with "Alley" Defenders - Maizenbrew.com
• More on manipulating "Alley" Defenders - SmartFootball.com
• Another example of a "Constraint" play - SmartFootball.com

So, basically, Spread Offense comes down to this:

1. What is your identity as a team? Run-based or Pass-based spread?
2. How are you manipulating defenders?
3. What tempo are you running your offense at? Regular, fast, or "Oregon"?
4. Do you have the players to take advantage of your leverage and space advantages?

Depending on those things, you may, or may not be successful.

Trust me, there's MUCH more where that came from. If you want more, you can hop on Google, or just ask me. I'll point you in the right direction.

But the articles above should give you a little better idea of what I'm looking at as I watch the Patriots play on Fridays, and also gives you a little more foundation to understand what I've been talking about in my recent recaps.

I'm a teacher for a living.

Hope you learned something.

Until Next Time,

Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

Eersnation.com Feature

After struggling with a nasty case of writer's block all summer, I'm pleased to announce my first website feature article is finished, and published. Here's an excerpt for you:

Eersnation.com Feature Article: The Miramar Connection

by Cameron J. Underwood

1,094 miles.

That’s the distance from Morgantown, WV to Miramar, FL.

While that may seem like a great distance, these 2 cities, and the football programs that call them home, are much closer than it would appear on any map.

For years, players have graduated from Miramar High School and migrated north to Morgantown
in pursuit of athletic greatness, and academic success. This transition is not an easy one, and took a
trailblazer to forge a path where there had not been one before.

Read the whole article here.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think. 

Until Next Time,

Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

Jermaine Grace Interview

By now, if you follow Miramar Football, you’ve heard the name Jermaine “Country” Grace. The 6’1”, 196lb linebacker was one of the key parts of the Darkside defense in 2011, and figures to be its leader in 2012. A gifted defender, Grace totaled 115 tackles, 5 sacks, and 4 interceptions in 2011, and made life very difficult for opposing offenses.

Based upon his past performance, and future potential, Grace has already been classified as a 4 star recruit by ESPN and Rivals. He has also been named a 2013 U.S. Army All-American, and was one of a select group of players who participated in Nike’s The Opening in Beaverton, Oregon.

I saw Jermaine while we both were working out at Xtreme Competition Fitness in Hialeah. (Yes, I work out. Shut up.) After finishing our respective sessions, I spoke with Grace about a number of topics. Here’s what he had to say:

Miramar Sports (MS): Thanks for taking a minute to talk to me today, Country.

Jermaine Grace (JG): No problem.

MS: Alright, let’s get right into it. Last weekend you went to Nike’s The Opening where you competed with and against some of the top talent in the country. Tell me a little bit about that experience.

JG: It was crazy. I mean, it was really good to go out there and compete against those guys, and see where I stand against really good players.

MS: What did you learn about your game and what might you want to improve?

JG: I’m pretty good in my technique, so that’s not a problem. But, I just gotta keep working and get bigger, faster, and stronger.

MS: I saw that you weighed in at 196lbs, which is up about 10lbs from where you were last season. What’s your goal weight heading into this season?

JG: I don’t have a particular number in mind. I’m just going to continue working hard in the weight room, listening to what [Strength and Conditioning Coach] Gary [Sanchez] says, and push everyday to be a little faster and stronger.

MS: That makes sense. So, are you able to add weight and maintain your athleticism?

JG: Yeah, because I’m not gaining too fast. I’m still able to run and jump and do everything I need to do to be a playmaker on the field.

MS: Nice. So, do you have numbers you’re targeting for this season, in terms of tackles and sacks and the like? Or are you most focused on team success?

JG: I really just want to play hard, and show the young guys how it’s done. The one thing I’m really working on is to get that 5^th star. I’m a 4 star recruit right now, but I’m really working hard to improve this season and earn that 5^th star.

MS: Speaking of the young guys, you’re the only returning starter on the Darkside Defense. Has Coach Cogdell spoken to you about being a leader for this unit?

JG: Yeah, I’ve spoken to Coach about it. I know that I have to step up and be a leader on this team. A lot of the young guys look up to me, because I’ve been around. Some even want me to mentor them, and I’m ok with that. I’ll do whatever it takes to help this team be great.

MS: Now, we all know the Darkside Defense is always one of the best in the State, and we run a lot of complex schemes. How will having 10 new starters on the field with you impact the types of coverages and packages we run?

JG: It’s not going to affect anything. We haven't changed anything, and we're not going to. We’re pushing the young guys everyday to increase their game and be able to fit in to what we’re doing. Other teams won’t take it easy against us, so we can’t take it easy on ourselves. And the young guys are really working hard to get better. Trust me, the defense you see will not change just because the players are different.

MS: Ok. Now, switching gears, you missed the spring game with a hamstring injury. What’s the status of that injury now?

JG: I mean…it’s a lot better than it was. It’s not 100%, probably about 80-85% or so. I’m just working smart and trying to build it back up. I will be ready to go by the season opener though.

MS: That’s what I like to hear. Now, let’s talk recruiting. Who are your top schools at this point of the process? Do you have a top 10?

JG: I don’t have any favorites, or even a top 10. There are a lot of schools who have contacted me, and I’m just trying to take my time and do my research on them right now. My goal is to have a top 10 by the start of the season, then narrow that to 5 so I can set up my Official Visits.

MS: Sounds like a good approach.

JG: Yeah, I can only do this once, so I’m trying to make the right decision.

MS: Very true. Now, I know you’re looking at a lot of things in your research, but what are your top 3 things you’re looking at when comparing schools?

JG: I am looking for a good coaching staff who can teach me and prepare me to get to the next level. I am looking at their defensive systems, you know, to make sure I can fit in and have an impact. And I’m looking for a good atmosphere with the team.

Jermaine Grace and Artie Burns (Miami Northwestern) at Nike's The Opening

MS: With former Miramar teammates Tracy Howard, Malcolm Lewis, and Ryan Williams at Miami, and Coach Cogdell in the past and about 9 players at West Virginia now, are you considering joining one of those groups?

JG: I mean, I’m looking at all the schools who are recruiting me. Obviously, knowing those guys is a plus. I’ve known all those South Florida guys at The U for a long time, and they talk about getting me there to play with them. The West Virginia guys are doing that too. Coach Cogdell is not pushing any school, but it would kind of be cool to see what he loves so much about Morgantown.

MS: Now, hypothetically speaking, if you were to go to WVU, would you try to get the #1 jersey that Cogdell wore when he was in college?

JG: Yeah, if I went there I would probably try to get that number. He’s a great coach, and it would be awesome to follow him and be a great playmaker wearing that #1 jersey.

MS: Obviously academics are important at every level. What are you thinking about studying in college?

JG: I was kind of undecided and thinking about a lot of different things. But now, I’m really interested in studying Business. I think it would be a good fit for me.

MS: Sounds good. Thanks for the time. Good work today.

JG: No problem. 

For your viewing pleasure, here's Jermaine Grace's 2011 highlights. You'll see why he's such a highly touted recruit.

That's all for now. Share your thoughts in the comments.

Until Next Time,

Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

Miramar vs. Cypress Bay - A Series History

The playoffs usually match teams from opposing districts who, while close in proximity, usually aren’t very familiar with their opponent. In this case, the bracket has yielded 2 teams who are very familiar with each other.

Miramar and Cypress Bay have been in the same District 3 out of the last 5 years, and have won District Championships in each of those seasons, whether they were together or apart. These are 2 of the top teams in Broward County, and they have treated us to some great games in recent history.

As these teams prepare to meet once again in the Regional Semifinals on Friday, let’s look back on the series history between these 2 teams:

Regular Season game: October 5, 2007 – Cypress Bay 21 – Miramar 7

This was the first time that the teams played each other. Miramar, coming off a strong season, and returning a Junior at Quarterback named Eugene Smith (you may have heard of him by now) was looking to take the next step by defeating a talented and disciplined Cypress Bay. The Lightning were also returning a large amount of players with Varsity experience, and Coach Mark Guandolo was excited about the prospects for his team this season.

Unfortunately, this game failed to live up to the pre-season expectations. Facing massive suspensions after a bench clearing brawl vs. Flanagan, an undermanned Miramar team that started 10 JV players fought valiantly, but was unable to put together a winning offensive performance, or stop the powerful Wing-T running game employed by Cypress Bay. The Lightning controlled the clock, rushing for over 200 yards while holding the ball for nearly 35 minutes in the game, and cruising to a relatively easy win.

Miramar would recover from the suspensions to go 7-3 and earn a trip to the playoffs as District Runner-up. The Patriots could not continue their season once the playoffs started, and losing in the 1^st round to North Miami Beach 30-13.

Cypress Bay would go on to win the District Championship and go 9-3 on the year. They advanced to the 2^nd round of the playoffs, before losing to the very same NMB team that ended Miramar’s season, falling by a score of 32-20.

Regular Season game: October 11, 2008 –  Cypress Bay 41 – Miramar 40

This was a game for the ages. Both teams were strong, returning many starters from the previous season. Both teams had this game circled on their schedule, and it was clear from the start that this was going to be one of the best games of the season.

Cypress Bay entered the game at 3-1. After defeating Dillard, Boyd Anderson, and Western, the Lightning traveled to Texas to take on 5A Powerhouse Katy. While the Lightning lost that game 31-6, the score did not reflect how close the game really was.

Miramar, looking to knock off the reigning District Champion Lightning, entered the game at 4-0. Wins over Monsignor Pace, Plantation, Piper, and Flanagan set this team up to potentially win the District, and compete for the first State Championship in school history.

This game was an absolute thriller. Cypress Bay, led by their explosive Senior running back Jason Douglas struck early on a kickoff return, and a few quality possessions to go out to a touchdown lead. Junior David McKnight also contributed to the rushing attack, keeping speed on the field even when Douglas was on the sidelines getting a breather. Quarterback Zach Green did not pass often, but when they coaches ask him to employ play action passes to take advantage of an overly aggressive Miramar Defense, the left handed Junior made solid plays, and kept the chains moving.

For their part, the Miramar Patriots stayed in the game, coming back from a 2 touchdown deficit in the second half to take the lead late in the ballgame. Geno Smith used his vast array of weapons to propel the Patriots towards a victory. With Orwin Etkins at Running Back, and the talented group of Stedman Bailey, Terrance Gourdine, Ivan McCartney, and Derius Silas at Wide Receiver, Miramar used their spread offense to keep the scoreboard full of scoring activity.

After Cypress Bay drove for a touchdown that put them ahead 41-34, Miramar would have one last chance to drive the length of the field in the hopes of tying, or winning, the game. As fate would have it, neither of those things happened.

After a touchdown pass to Terrance Gourdine, Coach Damon Cogdell called timeout and brought his team together on the sideline. After considering kicking the tying extra point with Junior Julian Garcia, Cogdell was persuaded by this All-American quarterback, Geno Smith, to instead go for a 2pt conversion and the win. Miramar came out in a 4 wide set, and challenged the Cypress Bay defense to make one last play to seal the victory, with mere seconds remaining on the clock.

Cypress Bay’s Defense was stocked with talent this season. All-State players Shane Gordon and Phil Walker were incredibly athletic Linebackers, and Coach Guandolo leaned on his seniors on this last play to save the game.

Walker, a 6’2’’ 220lb powerhouse, was assigned to “spy” Geno Smith on the final play, following the quarterback’s every move. As Smith saw his receivers covered, he decided to try to run for the last 3 yards, and 2 points, to give his team the victory. However, Walker made a remarkable play to shed his blockers, and tackle Smith out of bounds at the 1 inch line, short of the end zone. With this, the Cypress Bay sideline erupted in celebration. The Lightning had survived to win a thriller, and Miramar had shown that they had what was needed to compete with the very best teams in the state.

This game also set the stage for a potential re-match in the playoffs. After both teams earned victories in the first round of the playoffs, the re-match was no longer a possibility. It became a reality, and the next chapter of the story between these 2 teams.

Playoff game: Regional Semifinal: November 28, 2008 – Miramar 34 – Cypress Bay 29

After the first game these teams played a mere 6 weeks earlier, the re-match between these teams, the day after Thanksgiving, was as anticipated a game as you would find. Both teams were coming off strong performances in the Regional Quarterfinal round, with Cypress Bay defeating North Miami Beach 29-20, and Miramar defeating Carol City 28-26.

This was an ultimate chess match. Both teams looked to play to their strengths, and add timely wrinkles to their schemes to surprise their worthy opponent. Cypress Bay gave a large dose of their famous Wing-T running attack, but added a few more counters and tosses to try to get Jason Douglas and David McKnight on the edge of the defense. Miramar ran the ball more than they had in any game this season, with the exception of the Taravella game when Orwin Etkins carried the ball 37 times for 295 yards.

Miramar took control of the game early. A methodical offensive attack, coupled with a steady, gap control defense had the Patriots in front 14-3 midway through the 2^nd quarter. Cypress Bay would not go quietly, however, and jumped in front 17-14 early in the 3^rd quarter.

After a back and forth struggle through the middle parts of the game, Cypress bay went back in front 29-28 midway through the 4^th quarter. Geno Smith, looking to cement his legacy as one of the top players in Miramar history, refused to let his team go down without a fight. Smith led a 77 yard touchdown drive to put his team up 34-29. After failing to convert the 2pt conversion attempt to give the Patriots a 7 point lead, the game now came down to 1 simple task: Stop Cypress Bay from reaching the end zone.

Initially, the Lightning had success with quick passes and outside runs, gaining yards and stopping the clock. With only seconds left in the game, Cypress Bay Quarterback Zach Green looked toward the end zone, trying to pull out a thrilling victory for his team. However, this fairytale did not have the ending he was looking for.

Senior Miramar Cornerback Josh Nelson, a new starter in the last 3 games of the season after Maxwell Gibson tore his ACL, made an amazing leaping interception in end zone. His play gave Miramar the ball with only seconds remaining, and also sealed the first victory for the Patriots over the Lightning.

Cypress Bay’s season ended with a record of 10-2. The Lightning had never advanced this far in the playoffs, and while that is a remarkable accomplishment, I’m sure they wanted to continue deeper into the playoffs.

Miramar would continue a deep run in the playoffs. After defeating Denard Robinson’s Deerfield Beach team in the regional finals, the Patriots fell to the 2 time defending State Champion Miami Northwestern Bulls 42-27. Ending the season at 11-3, this was by far the best season in school history to this point.

And even more than that, the Miramar-Cypress Bay rivalry had provided us with 2 instant classic games, and promised to provide more riveting match-ups in the future.

2009 and 2010 Seasons – no games

With District realignment, these teams did not meet in the regular season or playoffs  during 2009 or 2010. While apart, Miramar went 14-1 and won the 2009 6A State Championship, defeating DeLand 42-20 in the Title Game. Cypress Bay advanced to the 2010 6A State Semifinal, where they lost to eventual State Champion Miami Central 30-27.

With a combined record of 34-14 (70.8% winning percentage) in those 2 years, including Miramar’s State Championship, it’s safe to say that these teams have cemented themselves among the top level of the state’s elite programs.

Regular Season game: September 30, 2011 – Miramar 20 – Cypress Bay 0

With reclassification changing Districts and levels across the state, the Patriots and Lightning ended up back where they started 3 years ago: in the same district and fighting for supremacy at the top. Both teams were looking at this game to prove that they were the team to beat, and bring new life to this budding rivalry.

Cypress Bay entered the game at 3-1, having defeated Deerfield Beach, South Broward and Flanagan, while losing to St. Thomas in week 2.The Lightning were trying to recover from injuries to key players on offense, including RBs Matt Dayes and Giscard Philizaire, and were just getting those key players back on the field.

Miramar entered the game at 3-0 following wins over Ely, Northeast, and West Broward by a combined score of 126-15. The team was clicking on all cylinders, having only surrendered 2 touchdowns (1 on special teams vs Northeast), and lighting the scoreboard up like a pinball machine.

While many saw this game as a run away victory for Miramar, I thought this would be closer than the experts. My reasons were these: Coach Guandolo always has his team prepared and disciplined, this is a rivalry game where pride is on the line as much as anything else, and the Wing-T offense, while not able to score quickly, has the ability to drain the clock, and make points and possessions come at a premium for the opponent.

Miramar was able to move the ball in the early going, but fumbles and penalties kept them from putting points on the board. 2 Field Goals by Freshman Kicker Malik Wisdom were the only points the Patriots were able to muster in the first half.

Cypress Bay, for their part, played very strong in the beginning of the game. The offense was able to move 

deep into Miramar territory following both fumbles, but were ultimately unable to put points on the board. The Lightning went for touchdowns twice on 4^th down inside the Miramar 3 yard line, and both times the Darkside defense was able to turn them away.

As the game wore on, Miramar was able to extend their lead. A touchdown run by D’Vontis Arnold made the score 13-0, and things seemed to unravel for Cypress Bay after that. Forced to pass the ball, something that is not their strong suit, the Lightning were intercepted by Marrell Jackson and Tracy Howard on consecutive possessions. Miramar marched a short field for the final score, pushing the lead to 20-0. No more offense would be needed for the Patriots on this night, and the final score would stay the same.

Overall, this game showcased high level talent on both sides, and great coaching. It also added another chapter to this series, and gives a great backdrop for the Regional Semifinal game that will be played the day after Thanksgiving.

That’s it for the history of the past games. Be sure you check back tomorrow for the Game Preview.

Until Next time,

Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

The Renewed Spirit of Cheerleading

For years, the Miramar Cheerleaders have been a solid group. They have performed at pep rallies, Football games, and also competitions. They’ve been good, but not great, and always had potential that seemed to be untapped.

Until now.

With new coaches, and a renewed passion for the sport, the Cheerleaders are looking to forge a new legacy of excellence through hard work and passion. Obviously, this is a tough task, but it seems that the chemistry is in place to successfully lead this transformation.

New to Miramar, but not to Cheerleading, is Coach Tanya Jones. The 29 year old Pensacola native has been involved with cheerleading since the age of 8. After 2 years on the squad at Woodham High School, Jones was named captain of the team for her junior and senior years. In her senior year (2001), Jones was named an All-American Cheerleader, and was selected to perform with other All-Americans at the NFL’s annual Pro Bowl all-star game in Honolulu, Hawaii.

After that, Jones took her talents and skills to Florida A&M University, where she was a 4 year Cheerleader. During, and after, her time at FAMU, Jones coached cheerleading at Leon High School. It was there that she found her love of working with students.

“My goal has always been to be more than a coach,” Jones said in an interview earlier this week. “I’ve always tried to be a mentor to my girls, to bring a high level of class, and show them all what it’s like to be a lady, as well as a leader.”

While Jones’ vision is at the center of the resurgence of the Cheerleaders’ performance, she does not guide these young ladies by herself. Her assistant coach is someone that she knows very well: her sister Vida Hargrett.

Hargrett, like Jones, is an alumna of FAMU, and has cheered with, and coached with, her sister for almost her entire life. “My goal is to be positive with the girls, but also tough with the team when needed,” Hargrett said in the same interview as her sister. “We hold a lot of hats as coaches, but our main goal is to be the best team that we can be, and compete as hard as anyone around.”

Jones and Hargrett also continue to seek performance opportunities for themselves. Both were top 50 finalists for the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders this past year, making it to the final round out of over 300 ladies who auditioned.

Their passion for the sport is impressive, and noticed by the students on a daily basis. “I wasn’t motivated to cheer last year,” said Senior Keynell Phillips. “But now, it feels as though I have to do my best, give my full effort 100% of the time just to keep my spot on the mat for competition. It’s really great to have that feeling, to want to do better each and every day.”

Senior Captain Kiona Baker echoed those sentiments, saying: “Last year, cheering was just something to do. It was almost robotic in how it felt. But now? I LOVE going to practice. I can’t wait for the 2:40pm bell to ring, so that I can change into my practice clothes, and show up to work on my craft with my fellow cheerleaders, and the coaches. To be honest, I kind of lost my love for cheering in the past couple of years. But I’ve regained it this year, and that’s 100% because of Coach Vida and Coach Jones.”

The current cheerleaders are not the only ones who have a new outlook on the squad. Class of 2010 alumnae Tiffany Parks has been assisting the team, and helping ease the transition for the students and coaches alike. Coach Jones has been very grateful to Parks for her constant support, and also the inside knowledge of the team, and the Miramar community, and how Jones could use both to her advantage.

“I have coached a couple groups before this team,” said Jones. “Out of every group I’ve worked with, this one is the best in terms of attitude, hunger, desire, and ability. They just needed a push, a fresh voice to try to get them to realize their abilities, and help guide them to success. I’m glad that I’m here to work with them, push them, and see them achieve their dreams.”

The early results are in, and they look very promising, both for this year, and the future. The team won 1^st place in the non-tumbling division at a recent competition held November 3rd at Monarch High School, and came in 3^rd overall, and placed 2nd in the non-tumbling division and 3rd overall at the West Broward competition November 15th. With many more competitions and games ahead, this team should continue to refine their technique, and increase their abilities.

“My goal is to put this team on the map,” Jones said. “To let everybody know that Miramar is the best.”

If they follow the lead of their new coaches, they very well could be.

Cameron J. Underwood

Miramar Sports