Preps

Players of the week

By BOB PUTNAM
Published September 14, 2005

DARRELL ROSEMAN, DUNEDIN

Each Friday, Roseman lines up at defensive end for the Falcons and prepares to meet disaster.

It can come in a number of ways: an offensive tackle flying down the line of scrimmage or a fullback delivering a block or a jumble of bodies providing interference.

All of this is designed to stop the mayhem Roseman creates on offensive attacks.

It hasn't worked.

Last week, he knifed through Northeast's line, registering seven tackles (three for loss), two sacks and a forced fumble that he recovered in Dunedin's 28-3 win.

"Darrell basically took over in that game," coach Mark Everett said. "He's pretty much been doing that all season."

Roseman excels at anticipating the snap count and getting a fast first step. He also can beat a blocker with sound technique to close in on the quarterback. This season, Roseman has 22 unassisted tackles, six tackles for loss, five sacks and two passes defensed.

"I feel like I've been playing well lately," Roseman said. "The coaches have put us in a good position and taught us the proper technique. We're just using it to our advantage."

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BERNARD SCOTT, ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY

For most running backs, a 200-yard game is extraordinary.

For Bernard Scott, it's ordinary.

Last week, he ran for 248 yards and three touchdowns to help Admiral Farragut beat Winter Haven All Saints' Academy. It was the third time Scott eclipsed the 200-yard mark this season.

"Bernard is just a stud. He's a Division I talented kid. He's really got a chance to do something," coach Chris Miller said after last week's game.

Scott, a track star who finished fourth in the long jump and seventh in the 100 meters at the Class A state meet, has given the Blue Jackets the big-play capability they lacked in the running game.

One of his touchdown runs last week was a 71-yarder Miller called "just incredible." Turning the corner during that long run, Scott showed off his sublime shifts and feints, his paralyzing stiff arm and his breathtaking burst of speed.

He'll need all of those skills the next three weeks with district games against Shorecrest, Northside Christian and Fort Meade.

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