The Chuck Constantino Show: Episode 7- Matt Johnson

In Episode 7 of The Chuck Constantino Show, presented by ArizonaVarsity.com, Chuck joins Ironwood Ridge football coach Matt Johnson the morning after a 52-27 loss to Cienega in Week 9.

Coach Johnson breaks down what he saw from Cienega in last night's game (0:44). Chuck asks Coach Johnson how much of a difference Cienega junior quarterback Jamarye Joiner makes the Bobcats a season later (3:45).

Chuck asks how losing the Nighthawks top rusher and receiver in Week 8 changes the game plan for the remainder of the season (12:32). Coach Johnson talks about why he's always scheduled tough games (15:36).

Chuck asks Coach Johnson how noticeable the maturation and improvement of a player over the course of a season (22:08). Coach Johnson explains how coaches don't get to tinker with the entire schedule and why the end of the regular season games are so important for a team's mindset (24:50).

Chuck asks Coach Johnson how he's able to get a whole new batch of kids to buy into the program and remain productive throughout the years (32:27). Coach Johnson talks about what he's learned from his high school coach, Amphitheater legend Vern Friedli (34:39).

Chuck finishes the interview with a series of rapid fire questions for Coach Johnson like where's the best pizza spot in town, what he'd be doing if he wasn't a football coach, his game day routine and what his final meal would be if he was on death row (42:15).

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