By Erik Harris, sports editor
PINSON — The early signing period has begun for college football prospects across the country, and four such standouts were recognized at Pinson Valley High School on Wednesday morning in the school’s auditorium.
Just 12 days after claiming the program’s third state title with a 23-13 decision over Spanish Fort, first-year head coach Sam Shade congratulated four of his top seniors on their opportunity to play at the next level.
“This decision you’re making is a four- or five-year decision as far as college, but in actuality I call it a 40-year decision, because it’s going to affect the next 40 years of your life as far as that education that you’re going to get and the people that you’re going to meet,” said Shade to his four players on stage Wednesday. “You guys know this, because I’ve got friends I went to college with almost 25 years ago that came to games this season, supported us, supported me and supported you guys — that’s why it’s important.”