A Fresh Start for the Rockets
Chandler Greer, the newly appointed head coach of Reynolds football, arrived on the practice field with a palpable surge of energy that instantly set the tone for the upcoming season. His focus on consistency and incremental progress reflects a deliberate strategy to reverse the team’s recent pattern of finishing second in the Mountain Athletic Conference for two consecutive years.
The Rockets are entering a rebuilding phase, with only a handful of returning skill players and a significant turnover in the backfield. Senior receiver Levi Anderson, who logged 103 yards last season, is among the few established contributors set to return, but the majority of the offensive lineup will look markedly different from a year ago.
Quarterback dynamics will be a central storyline. After sharing snaps last season, Avery Hollifield and Kolton Rymer are now slated to compete directly for the starting role, while Rymer is being transitioned to wide receiver. Sophomore Brooks Gutch also enters the mix, promising a fresh competitive edge in the quarterback competition that could reshape the offense.
Despite the challenges, Greer remains optimistic, emphasizing that the team is already moving forward toward its objectives. The coaching staff and players alike sense a growing momentum, and the early spring drills suggest that the Rockets are laying the groundwork for a stronger showing in the conference.