A different feel at U.S. Grant

“It’s been different,” Nicholson said. “We’re working hard. Long hours. But we’ve got a ways to go. We’ve got to take the steps to get there, and we’ll get there eventually, but it’s a long road ahead. I’m seeing some positive stuff. The one thing Grant has is people with heart. We might lose a lot or get stomped down, but when we come back, we come back with heart.”

Nicholson also says the Grant players are hoping to get the fans more excited about the program this season.

“We’re excited about this year. We’re going to try to cheer the fans on and get them motivated,” he said. “They’ll maybe get to see some wins, and if not wins, some close games. We can get there, though. We can win some games. I believe that.”

NOTE: Read more of my interview with Christian Nicholson in Friday’s edition of The Oklahoman, which will include area-specific special sections for each of the metro area’s circulation zones, providing information on all of the city’s high school football teams. Our statewide season preview will be in Sunday’s Oklahoman.

– Scott Wright, swright@opubco.com
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