Every high school football squad goes through cycles based on the relative playing experience of team members. Norwalk High School fielded a whopping 18 freshmen last season and finished 2-8. Head coach Pete Tucci is hoping a year of experience under their belts will lead to better results.
"Last year we went into it really, really green," Tucci said. "Our experience is night and day compared to last year."
While the Bears hope the only thing green about the team this season is their uniforms, they still play in arguably the toughest division in the state, FCIAC. Coach Tucci knows there will be no time to rest as his team opens the 2010 season with grueling tests against Greenwich and Staples. Because of its tough schedule, Norwalk decided to forgo spring practices so it could start preparing for the fall season a week early.
"Every week you have to be ready to play, that's for sure," Tucci said. "You have to be ready right off the bat. We feel we're at a little bit of a disadvantage when we open up against those teams, so we thought it would be beneficial to start camp early."
Norwalk opens in the friendly confines of Testa Field against Greenwich on Sept. 16. Check back here tomorrow for a preview of the Brien McMahon football season.
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