On the latest edition of the Sideline Sports Show, Brice and DC recap their trip to Mid-American Conference Football Media Day in Detroit, sharing their biggest takeaways from the event and encouraging listeners to check out their exclusive coach and player interviews.
The guys then continue their conference preview series with a comprehensive look at the Northeast Corner Conference.
Head coach Alyx Brandewie joins the show to preview the season for Eastside. With standout playmakers Job Richman and Noah Dove returning, Eastside enters the season with high expectations. Coach Brandewie also discusses challenging early-season matchups against Adams Central and South Adams and what they could reveal about his team's championship aspirations.
Later, Garrett head coach Chris Albertin joins the show to discuss Year 2 leading the Railroaders. After a 6-6 campaign and a sectional runner-up finish last season, Albertin talks about building on that momentum despite a tougher sectional that now includes Adams Central and Bluffton.
Brice and DC also break down the rest of the NECC's big-school division. West Noble returns a talented core led by running backs Brogan Parks and Xymire Barnes-Bridges, wide receiver Brayden Limerick, and defensive standout Ethan Yates, with an intriguing season opener against Northridge.
The Lakeland Lakers will look to overcome the graduation of several offensive stars, relying on returning defensive leaders Bryar Alleshouse and Carter Crouse. Meanwhile, the Angola Hornets football begin a new era under first-year head coach Seth Wilcox after winning a sectional championship last season.
In the small-school division, Eastside appears to be the favorite, but Brice and DC point to the October 2 showdown with Churubusco as a game that could decide the conference title.
Fremont is another team to watch after reaching a sectional championship game for the first time since 2001. A new quarterback is expected to emerge as the Eagles look to take another step forward.
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