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PLAIN CITY — They gather early in the morning to lift weights. They gather in the late afternoon to run sprints. They gather to watch film, learn plays, share ideas, talk trash and navigate life.
And as the days grow shorter, and the air will soon begin to get cooler, high school football players everywhere are energized by the endless opportunities of fall.
To kick off the 2010 season, the Deseret News will feature a video countdown of the top 20 prep football teams. The rankings were determined by pre-season polls, and the project offers fans a unique glimpse of the top teams.
Today's featured team is No. 14 Fremont.
Fremont head coach Korty Bosgieter believes there is no better classroom for learning life lessons that football.
"We have three core values," he said. "Treat people right. Listen, that means parents, coaches and teachers; and go hard — and that means in everything — in class, on the field, in the weight room."
His favorite part of the job is watching the kids grow up from their sophomore season to their senior year.
"I am so proud of how they mature," he said.
And while he enjoys game day, his first love is practice.
"Fridays are hectic," he said. "They put my belly in a ball. I just love teaching football."
Senior Tayson Wilson plays wide receiver, defensive back and on special teams. He said they refer to special teams as special forces. "Special teams is where it's at," Wilson said.
He said part of being a member of the Silver Wolves' football team means remembering there are young kids looking up to you.
"You've got to hold yourself to a higher standard," he said.
Senior linebacker Bo Smith said he was once one of those young kids dreaming about wearing a Silver Wolves' uniform. "I love it," he said of the games. "I have been coming to these football games since I was little."
And while the game may favor those of larger stature, Wilson said he finds plenty of inspiration in average-sized guys who play big with their hearts and minds.
"You've gotta have heart," he said. "You can't always have size."
