Newkirk loses Aupperle
By Jason Kersey
jkersey@oklahoman.com
Coach Barrett Shupe already had a team full of youth and inexperience. Then, his senior quarterback went down.
Chris Aupperle, who also players linebacker, tore his MCL and meniscus during practice before the team’s first scrimmage. Shupe hopes to have Aupperle back in two or three weeks.
“It wasn’t like he got hit or anything like that,” Shupe said. “He stepped, threw and somebody barely rolled into him. It breaks my heart because he’s a senior, but I’m happy he gets to come back.”
Starting in his place will be freshman Shea Johnston.
“Of our 32 players, 23 are either freshmen or sophomores,” Shupe said. “And, it’s all sophomores on the offensive line.”
Shupe said that the offense has been scaled back to help Johnston adapt, which has helped his young line.
That kind of youth could mean a rough year for Newkirk, but that still is some unbelievable experience for a young team. If you think about it, the Tigers will have several of their starters for the next two years. And, Johnston is getting experience now that could be vital next season.
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