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Sarra: First-time QBs Cruz, Allen make it look easy
Quick ReadJeVahn Cruz and Kevin Allen, two first-time quarterbacks, lead their respective schools to Long Island championships.
Photo credit: Photo by Joseph D. Sullivan | Hills West quarterback JeVahn Cruz runs for a gain in the first half; Hills West defeated Lawrence 42-32. (November 28, 2009)
Nov. 28: Half Hollow Hills West 42, Lawrence, 32
Nov. 28: Freeport 38, Floyd 14
So much for years of training. Whoever said quarterbacks need experience overstated the case.
Quarterback is supposed to be the most complicated position in football. Not only does one have to know his job, he has to know what everyone else on the offense is doing. He has to recognize what the defense is doing. That's a lot of responsibility.
But I guess if you put a good enough athlete...
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