I had the pleasure of working with this group of Officers this year. I wanted to say a big Thank You for all that you do for the Macon Touchdown Club.
Left to Right: Garland Tyner (Treasurer), Russell Deese (Secretary), Gail Mansfield (Vice President), Bryant Longshore (Executive Director), Davey Keys (President).
Mark Schlabach graduated from the University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. He covered SEC football, and various sports along with the University of Georgia for nine years as a journalist for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He was a columnist for the Washington Post for two years covering college football and basketball.
Mark is an accomplished author, writing almost a dozen books including the New York Times best seller, Called to Coach: Reflections on Life, Faith, and Football. He also collaborated on several books about the Duck Commander Family. Mark also co-authored the book, Heisman, The Man Behind the Trophy. He now resides in Madison, Georgia with his wife and three children.
OrthoGeorgia Co-Back of the Week: Travion Solomon, Senior Quarterback, Northeast High School. Travion completed 17 of 24 passes for 254 yards, and 1 Touchdown. He also rushed 13 times for 72 yards and a Touchdown in his team’s 26-20 Win over Haralson County.
OrthoGeorgia Co-Back of the Week: John Alan Richter, Senior Quarterback, Jones County High School. John Alan completed 29 of 36 attempts for 347 yards and 3 Touchdowns. He also rushed 5 times for 29 yards and 2 Touchdowns in his team’s 66-42 Win over Eastside.
OrthoGeorgia Lineman of the Week: Cadricus Stanley, Junior Nose Tackle, Northeast High School. Cadricus accounted for 9 tackles and 2 tackles for loss in his team’s 26-20 Win over Haralson County.
OrthoGeorgia Special Teams Player of the Week: Evan West, Senior Kicker/Punter, Jones County High School. On the night, Evan had a 54 yard punt, a 45 yard Field Goal, 2 kickoffs for touchbacks, and 9 PAT’s. He was 3 for 3 on onside kicks in the game, recovering 2 himself, and had a touchdown saving tackle on a Kickoff. On the night, Evan accounted for 341 kicking yards in his team’s 66-42 Win over Eastside.
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We had Brian Jordan with us tonight, and it was a great night. A two sport athlete in college, followed by a two sport Pro athlete. Brian had a great career in MLB, but also has 3 great years in the NFL. Brian has a personality that draws you to him. A great night at the Macon Touchdown Club.
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Promoting High School football since 1946
First Presbyterian Day School will host Prince Avenue Christian (Quarter Final Game)
OrthoGeorgia Co-Back of the Week: Travion Solomon, Senior Quarterback, Northeast High School. Travion completed 15 of 19 passes for 227 yards and 2 Touchdowns. He also rushed 6 times for 116 yards and 2 Touchdowns in his team’s 42-22 playoff Win over Cook.
OrthoGeorgia Co-Back of the Week: John Alan Richter, Senior Quarterback, Jones County High School. John Alan went 22 of 26 passing for 270 yards and 3 Touchdowns. He also rushed for a 15-yard Touchdown run in his team’s playoff Win over Griffin.
OrthoGeorgia Lineman of the Week: Camden Smith, Offensive Guard, First Presbyterian Day School. Cameron graded out at 91% and had 7 pancake blocks on the night, in his team’s 21-14 playoff Win over Aquinas.
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All I can say is, if you missed the Macon Touchdown Club meeting tonight, it was your loss. We had the pleasure of not one, but two great speakers with us. Terry Harvin, former kicker and National Champion at Georgia Southern. and current General Manager of Georgia Southern Properties, was with us. We also had the pleasure of having Coach Clay Helton, new Head Coach at Georgia Southern with us.
To join the Macon Touchdown Club, click on this link, and Click link in page for a Membership Application.
http://macontouchdownclub.com/join/
Promoting High School football since 1946
Mr. Jordan is a two-sport professional athlete, who began his MLB debut in 1992 and football in 1989. He has played baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves as well as the Dodgers and Rangers in the 15 seasons he played in the big leagues. He was named a National League All-star in 1999. Jordan began playing professional football with the Atlanta Falcons while still playing baseball for the Cardinals. In total, he played 36 NFL games, spanning three seasons and finished with five interceptions and recovered four fumbles. He played all 16 games for the Falcons in the 1990 and 1991 seasons. In 1998, he founded the Brian Jordan Foundation, a three-core program which includes literacy, health/fitness and scholarship which helps children reach their full potential in life. Not only is he an analyst for Fox Sports South, he is an author and a highly sought after speaker.
