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Spring 09
Saturday, May 23
Life after Trent

Artical by Pensacola Sports journalist Jeff Haws • jhaws@pnj.com • May 23, 2009

Escambia's Smith runs for 136 yards at spring game to help fill void left by Richardson
It may take a little time for Escambia High football fans to get used to not seeing Trent Richardson in the backfield.  If Friday night is any indication, though, Marheem Smith will do his best to at least ease the transition along.It only took him two plays to make his first mark in the Gators' spring game at Pensacola High, breaking the second play from scrimmage through the left side of the line for a 75-yard touchdown run.That was the first glimpse that, while Richardson may be headed to Alabama, the Gators' running game might not have left with him."I know he isn't Trent Richardson, but I think (Smith) can be a great high school running back," said Escambia coach Jimmy Nichols, whose team won the all- varsity scrimmage 8-6. "He's got great speed. He runs a 10.8 (100-meter dash)."And he's a tough kid. I'm excited about our football team. "The biggest reason for that on Friday may have been Smith, who finished with 136 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.  In addition to his 75-yard scamper, he had runs of 31 and 12 yards to add to his night.  Smith has been close to Richardson during his time at Escambia, and he said Richardson's influence helped him get to this point.  "He helped me a lot," Smith said. "He showed me what to do and how to do it. He showed me how to work."  It paid off Friday, and it was needed on a night when Escambia completed just one pass.  Much of that had to do with a quick, athletic defensive front for the Tigers that often found its way into the Escambia backfield to break up plays. The success of Escambia's running game also made passing less necessary, as the Gators outrushed PHS 190-98 on 12 fewer running plays. The bulk of that came from Smith, but Michael Travis' 32 and Quay Dirden's 17 helped build up that total, behind an offensive line that came into this season trying to be a team strength, where last season it was a weakness.  "We made some mistakes," Nichols said. "I think our offensive line, that's where we need help. Last year, that was the worst part of our whole football team. I think they're going to be much, much improved."  If they are, Smith is still unlikely to put up totals like Richardson, but he might not need to in order for the Gators to win ball games.  Friday night, though, was his chance to make an impression on the coaches and fans, and he took advantage of it.  "I wanted to show it (running ability) very badly," Smith said. "It's something I wanted to do. I knew I could do it. I just wanted that one chance to do it." 



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Monday, May 4
Civic Center Volunteers needed

Disney on Ice
Friday, May 8 need 10 for C1 & C3 at 5:30
Saturday, May 9 need 10 or more for C1 & C3 at 9:00am. 3 shows(11:00, 3:00, 7:00)
Sunday, May 10 need 15 for C2 & C3 at 12:00. 2 shows(2:00 & 6:00)

PJC Graduation
Tuesday May 12, need 6 for C1 at 3:45
Please contact Brenda Yeagle at 850-450-9667 to help fill these positions.


Wednesday, March 4
2009 Football Schedule

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  9/03  
Away

Rutherford
Panama City



 

9/11
Away
West Florida
Tech

 



9/18
Away
Washington


Washington
 

9/25
Home

*Milton*


10/02


O
P
E
N

10/09
Away
*Pace*


Pace

 

10/16
Home
Cathoilc


Catholic
 

 10/23 
Home
 
*Navarre*

 

10/30
Away
*Tate*


11/06
Home

*Pine    
Forest*

Pine Forest

11/13
Away

Pensacola


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Friday, January 16
Need for information

Calling all Escambia High Alum. 
If you have information, pictures, stats, of players, coaches, etc. that would enhance our history page please email it to me so that I can update the History section of the web page.  I also need assistance on keeping up on former Gator football players that are active either in College, NFL, of CFL.  I'm also looking to put a section for those that are involved in our Pensacola football leagues.
Email to: jonthorsen@hotmail.com



Wednesday, September 24
View Game Photos and purchase

Panhandle Sports Broadcasting has established a photo area which allows you to view photos taken at our Freshmen, JV and Varsity games. You may purchase them for a varing price depending on the size and quality of the print.



Friday, January 11
 



 
 

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