“Rome’s seniors will be asked to lead and carry the team this year. A few guys that stick out are quarterback Caleb Ellard, running back EJ Lackey, and wide receiver Jay Wise. On defense there is Bryant Wilkinson, an all-region player in 2019, and defensive lineman Idris Dennis looking to lead the pack.
Reid knows that achieving the goal will take a precise execution of his plan. “It is going to be a challenging preseason getting these guys ready to play a challenging schedule.”
The Wolves are starting the season playing some good teams, with always-tough Rockmart, then traveling for two consecutive games versus 7A schools, and later having two tough region games on the road at Carrollton and Dalton.
“We are in a new class and a new region with some pretty good teams,” Reid says. “There are challenges, but we are up for it, the kids are definitely up for it.
These guys can handle it.””