recap of interview with Coach Barnes: Of the players on his returning roster, Barnes said Robert Hubbs's athleticism, Kevin Punter's work ethic and Armani Moore's toughness have stood out so far.
The coaching transition, Barnes said, has been really tough on Moore, who will play his senior season under his third head coach.
"I think he really kind of wanted to get away, and he's one of the first players I had a really serious talk with," Barnes said. "He kind of wanted to step away from the game. I sat down with him, and we had a great talk.
"My Bible was there on my desk, and I went through Psalms 1 with him. That night ... he'd sent me a wonderful text that said, 'Coach, I am really glad that you're here and I know that God brought us together.' He's a great kid, and those are the kids that you love."
The coaching transition, Barnes said, has been really tough on Moore, who will play his senior season under his third head coach.
"I think he really kind of wanted to get away, and he's one of the first players I had a really serious talk with," Barnes said. "He kind of wanted to step away from the game. I sat down with him, and we had a great talk.
"My Bible was there on my desk, and I went through Psalms 1 with him. That night ... he'd sent me a wonderful text that said, 'Coach, I am really glad that you're here and I know that God brought us together.' He's a great kid, and those are the kids that you love."
