SPECIAL TEAMS
Howse will once again handle all kicking and
punting duties for Addison.
Hiller, Roberts, Dollar and Mather will get
opportunities in the return game.
As is the case with many teams in The
Times’ coverage area, Addison will navigate
brand new region opponents this season,
shifting to Class 2A, Region 5.
The Bulldogs’ region foes are Aliceville,
Midfield, Winston County, Cold Springs,
Lamar County and Sulligent. While Addison
has a successful and lengthy series history
with both Winston County and Cold Springs,
the Bulldogs have played a combined seven
all-time games against Aliceville, Lamar
County and Sulligent. This season will mark
their first meeting against Midfield.
“There’s some unfamiliarity in the region,”
Smothers said. “We played the same region
teams for about three or four years, so you
knew what to prepare for and the personality
and tendencies of the opposing coaches. We
look forward to the new challenges.”
Addison travels to Haleyville to open the
season.
“We’re grateful to be able to play this
season,” Smothers said. “I can’t imagine not
having football in Alabama on Friday nights
and Saturdays.”
Smothers has compiled a 69-25 record
during his Addison tenure, winning 40 of 50
region games.
The Bulldogs hope to continue their success
in 2020.
“Someone asked me recently if I was proud
of my record. I’m just proud to be the coach
at Addison and lead these players,” he said. “I
can’t tell you how many games I’ve won. The
games that stick out are the ones we’ve lost,
and two of them were the first-round losses.
I’m proud of each team that’s walked through
our doors.”
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