PEMBERVILLE, OH (Toledo News Now) - Jerry Rutherford is back for his 32nd year of coaching the Eastwood Eagles.
Now that he's retired from teacher, he's left with his dream job: football coach.
The Eagles tumbled from a 10-0 season to 5-5 last year. That has created a sense of purpose in the program this year.
"[We're working on] those little things, whether it be turnover or missed assignments – whatever it might be," said Rutherford.
"We're trying to come out and do a lot better this year," said Jacob Rahe, a senior lineman. "We've got to practice and work a lot harder."
The good news: They have Jack Schmeltz as a quarterback. Schmeltz started last year as a sophomore.
"It just helps so much, I mean, just knowing how to read the defense a lot better," he said.
The Eagles open their season at Patrick Henry.
