When DeSoto High School football Coach Todd Peterman prepares to makes a pre-game speech, he's learned not to follow Arkansas Razorback cornerback commitment Byron Hanspard Jr.
Hanspard is the engaging and charismatic leader of the defending Texas Class 6A Division II DeSoto Eagles. Prior to their 41-36 victory over Dallas Jesuit in the first game of the season, Hanspard made an impromptu speech to the team and Peterman had the unfortunate task of following the Razorback pledge.
"He went in front of me. I was like, 'Dadgum. What am I suppose to do now?' " Peterman said.