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Bullard helps Tigers’ offense make impact at Webb City

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Senior lineman Brian Bullard was as proud as any member of Ozark’s offense last Friday after the Tigers put up 48 points at Webb City in a 63-48 defeat.

It’s the most points the 15-time state champion Cardinals have given up in at least 17 years. Bullard and his cohorts along the offensive line led Ozark to 238 yards rushing, 318 yards passing and 22 first downs.

“It felt good to score so much on this field, after all it's Webb City,” said Bullard, whose father, Doug, previously was an assistant with the Cardinals. “I think we did pretty well along the line of scrimmage. We had a lot of good blocks. That's the best we've played since (a 35-21 loss to) Nixa.”

Bullard followed up by attending Pitt State’s Homecoming contest on Saturday. His father was an All-American center for the Gorillas.

Bullard was hoping his visit could lead to an intro to Pitt State’s coaches and eventually the chance to suit up for the Gorillas himself.

“My Dad knows a couple of their coaches, so maybe,” Bullard said. “It would be very cool to play where my Dad played.

“I’ve had attention from a couple colleges,” he added. “We'll move forward with that as the season goes.”

Ozark coach Chad Depee thinks Bullard is well on his way to earning All-COC honors, just as he did a year ago.

“He was a big factor in us moving the football (against Webb City),” Depee said. “He's the cornerstone of our offensive line. He's a guy we expect to face-block. He takes on the opposing defense's best tackle and faces him all night long. He does his job and has for two years.”

Bullard is confident the Tigers’ offense and defense will remain united, as the Tigers prep for this week’s home-finale against Carl Junction.

“We can't blame anyone for anything. We win as a team and lose as a team,” he said. “We got a step better on some things and got a step slower on some other things. We've got to work things out.”


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