Great question. I think first things first as an alum or supporter of any program, especially a dillard. You have to first be realistic and logical with your expectations.
Is this season a state championship or bust year for dillard?? Absolutely Not. Last year 1st round exit was dillard first round 1 exit since 2016. Dillard is a consistent 2nd round or further football program.
Now I will say this, a first round exit for dillard this year would be a disaster. Dillard has added 3 former state championship coaches to their roster this year. They have revamped their OL & DL & have top talent at every skill position. Including the QB transfer from miami central we just got.
Do dillard have the talent to make a deep playoff run and get to the state game? Hell yea. But as a former player and lover of the game, I also know alot goes into a championship season. You have to stay healthy, and most of all you have to grow within the season and if everything comes together throught the season you can potentially have a great season.
We got the schedule to be battle tested come playoff time most definitely. Im excited.