Dave Zielinskie and Mike Brennan Interviews

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This week, I interviewed Mike Brennan and Dave Zielinskie for their games with Chichester and Cedar Cliff. There was alot "hum" (as one of their current coaches would say) in the Mount Carmel practice. It comes from two great back-to-back wins against Shamokin and Bloomsburg and renewed confidence in your defense. For a Tuesday practice, there was hint of intensity in the air and the Red Tornadoes are starting to believe in each other. With a big road game this weekend and being favored in weeks 7 and 8, there is renewed optimism for a playoff berth and a strong showing in the District. The Red Tornadoes will find out if their strong play continues when they take the field Saturday afternoon at Chichester.


Shamokin, on the other hand for being 0-5 at the halfway point, are still pretty upbeat and loose as they travel on the road this weekend to take on 1-4, Cedar Cliff. In a season of what could have been, the Indians have little hope in making the District playoffs. With the bounce of the ball, Shamokin could have had wins against Montoursville, Jersey Shore and Mifflinburg. The point Zielinskie emphasized this week was that Indians have not been "manhandled" by any opponent this season. Situation mistakes can be cleared up easier than being physically beaten in your games. Friday will start the second half of the year for Shamokin. A group of seniors looking to hold their heads up since beating Southern Columbia in their first game as sophomores in 2005.