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Local high-school football team. NOT !!!
Losing Kevin was uneventful, but make no mistake, replacement Justin Degroat is a fine flipper who has logged about as much playing time during the second half of WH games, as most starting QB's on other teams.
Courageous and intensely competitive, he has the qualities to be phyical, but knows how to rely on his instinctive traits that go beyond the mere ability to pass a football. Over the past 3 years he has been groomed for the leading role in the 2013 season and is ready to step in as well as step up for the Patriots. His goal of passing the ball is to make sure it's caught by the intended receiver, and his keen eye allows him to dodge incoming clipboards when he misses his mark.
Expect good things at crucial times, and let me be the first one to say: Don't be suprised to learn this kid is a spontaneous genius.
Go Wayne Hills.

It is too soon to rule Kevin out until the extent of the injury is known. Sometimes this type of injury can be handled through specialty footware that will allow him to play, along with therapy/icing/etc...can't imagine it's one of the bigger bones in the foot or he wouldn't have been able to stay in as long as he did after the injury

Nothing against the other kid, he probably would start for most other public school teams, but it will definitely have an impact if Kevin is out.

Still, just like last year's championship game, the team has depth and will respond accordingly thanks to the great coaching staff and the dedication of the players.

For now, I'll just wait until Friday and see who takes the field. I'm certainly not going to pay attention to The Record as they rarely get a story right, especially as it relates to Hills.

This is a bump in the road for Hills. A great coach has a "plan B" ... here's hoping Kevin will pull through quickly and the team rallys around him and Coach...only the best, Patriots!

joe videodummy has revealed his true colors - you are just a bit too obsessed with HS football and the WH program. I really hope you are under 20 or you might need a life

Everyone at the game was shocked at how the coach/father either allowed or forced his son to continue playing after the injury occurred. He clearly could not step on it or put any pressure on it at all yet he stayed in for another 7 plays?? When they already were up 28-0. Very questionable decision making on their part....

I don't know Kevin, aside from hearing him on TV, and from his general reputation (my son and my son's friends know Kevin to different degrees). He seems like a nice kid who has been groomed by his dad from birth to be a football player. I find it increasingly difficult as I get older to be a football fan for a number of reasons, but if this is something Kevin wants, I wish him well.
I do wonder, however, what Kevin's "Plan B" is if he finds he can't play football. I wonder if this is discussed in the "Last Patriot" documentary. I am curious to know what he sees for himself, if football isn't there for him.

Most likely continue to get straight A's as his bothers did through high school and college. Move on into business successes as his brother Christian did. No worries either way, the boys know the drive to succeed both on and off the field and on and out of the classroom.

Why would a 18 year old, no matter who he is, be beholden to letting you know his future plans?

You think too much of yourself!

Whoa! PD Robles!

He is not beholden to me. I am just curious. Who put a bug up your tush!

This kid has amazing opportunity if all goes well. I am just wondering what he has in mind if this does not pan out for him.

Why are you so offended by my question?

Not offended by any means! Last time I checked there were no bugs either.

I think it is a bit unfair to assume one student athlete in town needs to explain his ambitions and plan B because of his last name, while everyone else accepts the youthful passion of the other athletes. Groomed to be successful is probably a more perfect summation.

Fact of the matter is most high school athletes never play after their senior season. Of those that do, even fewer play beyond college. Intellegent students know this, and plan careers based upon college degrees. Here is a young man following the example set by two older brothers that did the same. If you using the TV show as a detailed view of his future, I think both of his older brothers discussed hard work and success throughout. Doubtful that was limited to only football.

I was at the game too and I agree he should have been taken out of the game when he got injured. Unless you are blind you could clearly see he was in so much pain he couldnt walk, he couldnt even step on his injured foot. They were up by 28 points and clearly didnt need him to be in the game as the back up qb is propably the second best in the league anyway...

@ chicken ... who isn't offended by the question ... How many 18 year old high school seniors have a developed Plan B at this point? Most are still piecing together a Plan A as college acceptances are three to four months away.

Based upon his commitment to a High Competitive ACADEMIC University (In the 2012 edition of America's Best Colleges, U.S.News & World Report ranks Miami 3rd among the nation's top universities for its commitment to undergraduate teaching) I would venture a guess that with or without football this young man has a very bright future.

I was at the game, and I think he showed alot of guts trying to play after he was injured. When it became obvious to him and the staff that he couldn't continue he came out.

6 weeks is the end of October. Hardly the end of the football season.

Rather than offended, perhaps a better term would be dumbfounded. As you indicate he is in the news, maybe thats your frustration. Looks the the education plan for this news-worthy student athlete is well in hand apparently.
Planning for failure is basically expecting it to happen. Planning for a quality education is preparing for the future and all it brings..

I agree with Chicken Little. It actually is a very good question whether or not Kevin plans going professionally. His older brother Greg went to Miami and then to the NFL there's no reason to assume Kevin wouldn't follow. I don't think Chicken Little is offended or jealous that Kevin is "News Worthy". I think it's a very good question and something all players and not just Kevin should think about.

How noble of you to express concern for this young man based upon the most extreme of horror stories regarding professional football players (ie Earl Campbell) You are doing this young man a service by presenting him with possibilities that may await him if is is successful enough to reach a draft into the NFL 4 years from now.
Whereas previous posters may be reacting to the incessant bashing of an 18 year old successful young man, You and Gordon have nothing but the best of his interests at heart, and should be commended for your concern. Rather than dabble in idle banter on this blog, a trip to Wayne Hills football offices should rest your concerns. Imagine how touched Kevins dad would be to learn of your concern for his son's success. Please be sure to share with the rest of us the reaction you get for your personal interaction.
Thank you for raising the bar of this blog. You should be commended for your foresight. Who else would have thought it was a no brainer he had professional aspirations beased upon his family history? Who else would have questioned his ability to graduate college and complete a degree based upon the same history? Your a blessing for us all! Thank you!

@ Dan Hubbard:

Why was my comment earlier today deleted? Was it the use of the word "hell?"

The issue really isn't "How will Wayne Hills manage without Kevin Olsen's leadership and personal performance on the field?" The true issue is "How might this injury, should it prove difficult to heal, affect Olsen's collegiate career and his verbal pledge to the University of Miami (and, conversely, UM's commitment to K.O.)?" These young men on this team have proven their resiliency week in and weak out - if someone tries to crash their party, they band together to beat them … sometimes senseless (like this week’s 56-7 romp). Using the superior attitude coaches inject into the kids, their performance is clearly enhanced by human growth not just by lifting weights. With their QB injured, there’s little doubt they will gang together and use all their weapons (be it hands for throwing, legs for running or feet for kicking) on whoever’s scheduled this week to catch a beating. Here's hoping Kevin recovers quickly so he has a fair shot at impressing the coaches and competing on a level playing field to win back his starting position as WHHS #1 Quarterback!!!