In all these years of covering high school sports certain kids make an impact on you.  Jeff Woody is one of them.  In my case, I don’t worry about where they will go to college or even try to project.   I do know when the kid is a special High School Athlete and to take time to soak in their ability and accomplishments as a prep.  A ton of wasted time projecting and not enough time enjoying the ride. 

Woody is one of those impact kids, as a sophomore with the Rams, he helped guide SE-Polk to the title Game.  He wasn’t the star, but he was a key part.  The kid that looked and smiled like the freckled boy on the Dairy Queen signs back in the 80′s, also plays like a throw back from that era.  Broken arm and all, I will never forget Bob’s call as Woody checked into the game against Valley and busted one for a TD.  Bob’s call was not memorable because it was Woody, but because he was in the game with that dang loaf of bread tied around his hand and arm.  I don’t know Jeff and his family very well, but they should be proud.  I’ve noticed an extremely positive vibe from this athlete since the first time we met him.   A trait winners and leaders seem to share.  Here is a Woody Highlight Package from the Dowling Game Last Week.

Woody and Grant Mayfield of Dowling rushed for more than 200 yards Friday Night. Here is a look at Mayfield.