Summer Grind and the Quest for the Starting Spot
Brady Reames is battling for the starting quarterback spot on the Edwardsville Tigers, a position that carries both expectation and opportunity.
The competition comes after his older brother Gavin starred for the same program before graduating in 2020, and after Brady overcame a shoulder injury that forced him to focus on baseball before returning to the gridiron.
He now looks to follow in the footsteps of Jake Curry and Yale Weaver, the latter two having set a high bar with Curry finishing as the school’s all‑time passing leader and Weaver earning All‑Southwestern Conference honors.
Coach Kelsey Pickering has repeatedly stressed that understanding and embodying the team’s standards is essential for any player hoping to lead the offense.
During the summer, Reames has thrown himself into morning workouts and 7‑on‑7 scrimmages, non‑contact drills that have helped him gain confidence and sharpen his decision‑making.
The Tigers will wrap up their summer regimen on July 29 with a final practice followed by a team barbecue, after which full‑scale fall camp opens on August 5 and the season debut is slated for August 21 against Kankakee.