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School Spotlight: McDonogh 35, La
n this issue of School Spotlight, I had a chance to catch up with one of my longtime friends, coach Frank Daggs. I met him back in 2012 when I was at LSU, he was the running back coach for McDonogh 35 back then. Now he serves as the head coach for McDonogh 35 in New Orleans, La. Coach Daggs told me that he is excited about this coming season. He said that they are playing their first season since 2018 with a full team. Coach said that they will finally have a full offense and a full defense. He said he has some great kids. “They play hard but play smart.”
QB Santana Price is a class of 2024 prospect. Coach Daggs says, “I expect him to make good decisions and be a player for us. Last season was the first time he played High School ball. There was a little adjustment starting out last season, but as the season progressed he got much better.” Santana is a speedy athlete that can make huge plays on the gridiron. RB Roosevelt Mollett is a class of 2023 prospect. Coach Daggs says, “He smallest guy on the field, but he runs very hard as running back.” Roosevelt has great speed and agility. He is patient and lets the play develop before making his cut.
Last season the Eagles went 5-4 with a first round loss in the LHSAA playoffs to St. Martinville. After speaking to the head ball coach, he told me that he has a lot of WR Charles Barbarin IV is a class or 2023 prospect. Coach Daggs says, “He is an athlete, good kid, good returners that gained valuable experience in 2021. GPA, works hard, plays hard, a real Diamond In The Rough.” Charles uses his hands to make the catch and he has good speed. Continue reading 32
