Kelby Turner
We were in the final four last year , so all of those guys got really good experience . We ’ re returning a lot of guys that have been playing for a while .”
Georgia Christian head football coach Chuck Knapp talks to his players on the sideline during a game against Valwood Sept 4 , 2020 at Goddard Field .
Miller at signal-caller , the Generals ’ biggest question mark heading into the season .
“ Obviously , your quarterback is one you ’ re always going to focus on . We had a senior at quarterback last year . He did so good for us . Last year , again because of our growth , we actually had beaten a lot of teams by significant amounts ,” Knapp said . “ The quarterbacks that are going to be stepping up this year
actually got playing time last year . They ’ ve got a little bit of experience so it ’ s not as drastic of a shock when you ’ re putting in a new quarterback .”
The team ’ s returning experience and talent in the trenches should provide adequate protection for whoever is leading the offense this year . They ’ ll also have a plethora of offensive weapons to work with as well .
“ They ’ re going to be really well protected . We worked really hard on a running game last year . All of the running backs are coming back ,” Knapp added . “ The pressure of being a spread quarterback won ’ t be so tough this year and they can take their time and do some different things with it .”
Returning senior Seth Copeland was an all-state performer at wide receiver and linebacker , totaling 1,800 yards of offense . Knapp ’ s son , Austin Knapp , returns for his senior year after an all-conference season at running back and defensive back . Benji Galindo started as a freshman at wide receiver last season .
Georgia Christian will open the season at home on Aug . 19 against Flint River Academy . n
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