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Boys Prep of the Week: Naples' Hyde comes through on final play
By NICK KRUEGER (Contact)
12:01 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2008
By now, it?s no secret that even with multiple weapons at Bill Kramer?s disposal, the Naples High offense is steadied by one player: Carlos Hyde.
Ohio State figured that out, and after this season the running back will join the Buckeyes backfield. Last week against Cape Coral, the Seahawks knew it too, but they couldn?t do anything about it.
Hyde rumbled for 167 yards, and though he didn?t log a touchdown in the dramatic 36-35 win, he punched in the game-winning two-point conversion with no time left.
While any number of running backs in the area would have loved to finish a game with that stat line, for all of Hyde?s talent, his night was exemplary of the role he plays with the team: Chew up yards, let his teammates help him, and give credit where credit is due.
?The goals I have for this season are to rush for over 1,000 yards and win another state championship,? Hyde said. ?But I can?t do it without my offensive line; they do a great job blocking for me.?
His trust in his offensive front, and the combination of a backfield that also has running back Greg Pratt and quarterback Juno Prudhomm certainly helps. Despite so many playmakers in one backfield, Hyde has no problems keeping his production high, something his head coach attributes to his high football IQ.
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