PEABODY – From Matt Williams, Salem News Assistant Sports Editor:
The longest serving of the North Shore’s current head men, (Dave) Woods has 192 wins entering his 26th season guiding the (Bishop Fenwick) Crusaders. A total of 170 of those victories have come during the 21st century — his teams have won nine of more games 10 times since the year 2000, with three Super Bowl appearances and two state titles (plus another two appearances and one state crown pre-2000).
Though Woods’ teams have always been balanced, he’s adapted with the times remarkably well in terms of implementing spread concepts and RPO’s to his offense. His teams are always fundamentally sound and disciplined. He’s a true leader that emphasizes the lessons student-athletes can learn from this game of football that we all love.
Bishop Fenwick will open the season Friday on the road on the road against Marblehead. It marks the first time that two of the most successful coaches in the state, Dave Woods of Fenwick and Jim Rudloff of Marblehead have faced each other.
In today’s pre-game interview, Coach Woods summarizes the preseason, talks about team leadership, and describe what this first game means for the Crusaders.
Bishop Fenwick High School football coach Dave Woods
