Burbank Bulldogs OC Richard Broussard
For Burbank football it was the kind of season they have once a century. Literally.
The Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals of the Southeast Division, their first “final four” trip of any kind on the gridiron since Calvin Coolidge was in the White House.
Yes, the defense was tough. Only two schools gave up fewer points than the 203 Burbank surrendered, but then again they didn’t play as many games. The Bulldogs were one of four teams in the division to finish with 10-wins or more. Nice.
However, the distinguishing factor for The Bank was its offense put together and called by offensive coordinator Richard Broussard. They were third in total yardage behind Norwalk and La Serna which played in the finals. They were fourth overall in passing yardage and fourth overall in rushing yardage. They were second in points scored.
Quarterback Ryan Meredith passed for 2,320 yards and 29 touchdowns against only two interceptions. Running back James Williams rushed for 1,469 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also scored five more receiving. Wide receiver Oharjee Brown caught 55 passes, 16 of them for touchdowns. In fact six different players caught touchdown passes, eight different players rushed for touchdowns.
We have not even mentioned Joseph Pendleton’s 925 rushing yards and 14 scores.
That’s a lot of talent, and potentially a lot of egos, and a lot of hands wanting the ball. Broussard was masterful. When the Bulldogs needed to air it out they did, when they needed to power the ground game they did, when they needed to throw Burroughs a different look with a “Wildcat” in Week Ten they did…
…and when Mid Valley Sports needed to find an OC in the Southeast, we did in Richard Broussard.
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