Despite jumping out to a 5-1 start, veteran head coach Richie Marsh and his Frostproof football team won just once in the last four games, and even though they made the playoffs, the season was truly not what most expected.
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<p>To say that the 2023 season was indeed strange for the Frostproof Bulldogs would certainly be an understatement.</p>
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<p>Despite jumping out to a 5-1 start, veteran head coach <strong>Richie Marsh</strong> and his football team won just once in the last four games, and even though they made the playoffs, the season was truly not what most expected.</p>
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<p>Seven-point losses to Mulberry (14-7) and rival Fort Meade (20-13) stood in the way of winning a district title and perhaps an 8-1 regular season. Instead, the team ended up 6-4 with a first-round state playoff game loss on the road at Englewood Lemon Bay.</p>
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<p>When they headed into the off-season, there was a strong feeling that 2024 would be different – even thought there were some losses – but after a strong spring and anticipation of a productive summer – 2024 will be a year to get back on track.</p>
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<p>If they are to be successful, it will be all about the rising senior (2025) class that features some talented and experienced leaders.</p>
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<p>Here are some of the players expected to step up:</p>
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<p><strong>Corben Boyd, FB/LB, 5-8, 190 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/21081052/Corben-Boyd?</a></p>
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<p><strong>Antonio “TJ” Cobb, WR/CB – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/18390291/Antonio-Cobb</a></p>
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<p><strong>Landon Fuller, QB/FB/LB, 5-10, 195 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18029728/Landon-Fuller" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18029728/Landon-Fuller</a></p>
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<p><strong>Jaden Gammage, OL/DL, 5-10, 270 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/18501719/Jaden-Gammage?</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831335' first='Jatavius' last='Ward'], FB/DE, 6-1, 215 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17613258/Jatavius-Ward</a></p>
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<p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p>
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<p>Maurice Blakley, WR/DB, 5-11, 160 – 3.0 GPA</p>
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<p>Donte Daniels, RB/DB, 5-10, 175 – 2.45 GPA</p>
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<p>Evan Steedley, OL/DL, 6-1, 275 – 2.5 GPA</p>
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<p><strong>CLASS OF 2026 OFFERS SOME TALENT AS WELL</strong></p>
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<p>With Class of 2026 (rising juniors) and 2027 (rising sophomores), this is a team that figures to be in the playoff mix. This summer will be important as new players will emerge and add more depth to the Bulldogs.</p>
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<p><strong>Albert Plain, WR/DB, 5-11, 175 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18029647/Albert-Plain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18029647/Albert-Plain</a><strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>AWAITING SPRING VIDEO</strong></p>
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<p>Deshawn Blocker, RB/DB, 5-9, 160 – 3.0 GPA</p>
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<p><strong>Busy Spring Across The Sunshine State.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p>
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<p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p>
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To say that the 2023 season was indeed strange for the Frostproof Bulldogs would certainly be an understatement.
Despite jumping out to a 5-1 start, veteran head coach Richie Marsh and his football team won just once in the last four games, and even though they made the playoffs, the season was truly not what most expected. Seven-point losses to Mulberry (14-7) and rival Fort Meade (20-13) stood in the way of winning a district title and perhaps an 8-1 regular season. Instead, the team ended up 6-4 with a first-round state playoff game loss on the road at Englewood Lemon Bay. When they headed into the off-season, there was a strong feeling that 2024 would be different – even thought there were some losses – but after a strong spring and anticipation of a productive summer – 2024 will be a year to get back on track.…
