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All-State football: Vian's Rob Boyd learned how to hit early on
OKLAHOMAN ALL-STATE LINEMAN — Rob Boyd, who has committed to the University of Tulsa, was a four-year starter on the offensive line for the Wolverines and two-year starter at both defensive and offensive tackle.
By Ed Godfrey
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Published: December 23, 2012
Oklahoman
Rob Boyd learned how to hit opposing linemen at an early age.
“We have been preached to since the first grade to hit,” said Vian's senior offensive lineman. “I did Oklahoma drills until the first game my first grade year.”
All-State high school football player Rob Boyd of Vian poses for a photo in Oklahoma City, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
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Evidently, it paid off as Boyd was named to The Oklahoman's All-State football team.
Boyd, who has committed to the University of Tulsa, was a four-year starter on the offensive...
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