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STORY COVER STORY team. Our fans are excited about the season coming up after the season we had last year, so it is important for us to be competitive again this year.” Robertson also says that 2016 was special, “Our community was just kind of waiting for us to be good again. I am so proud of our community for sticking with us. It was fun to see our stadium packed again for the Madison Academy game. It is hard to put into words what last year’s team did. It was a special group of seniors. Last year was a very special year, right behind that state championship year.” What about the future of both of these proud programs? Martin states, “I want to be here long term. My initial concern was that I was going to be fired if I lost, and they were scared that I would leave if we won. We have a great administration and I think the fans are comfortable now that I am not going to leave after staying after going 12-2. We are building a new fieldhouse this year and I like to think my wife and I are a part of this community. I want to build a new legacy in Ohatchee High School history.” Robertson is obviously equally committed to Hokes Bluff. “We have only had three head coaches since 1970. I am not going anywhere. I plan on staying around. I got asked a lot during the losing years when I was going to retire. I haven’t been asked that a whole lot lately (laughing). My dad, his dad, my son, and I all went to Hokes Bluff. Folks stay at Hokes Bluff. I love Hokes Bluff and I want Hokes Bluff to win.” welcomes new Senior Pastor Dr. Stephen Anthony Dr. Stephen Anthony and wife Jeanna 5117 POST OAK ROAD • ANNISTON, AL • 36206 www.experiencehillcrest.com • 256-236-1464 2017 Pigskin Roundup the Magazine | 31