East Lincoln tight end Jaxon Dollar is putting up absolutely bonkers numbers this season, hitting 60 catches for over 1,100 yards and a ridiculous 15 touchdowns. And the wild part? The dude is still hearing it from opposing sidelines, even after dropping six TDs in a single game against West Iredell.
Opponents Call Him Trash? Good Luck
You’d think with stats like that, opponents would show some respect, right? Nope. After his six-touchdown performance, which shockingly came in a loss, Dollar had to listen to a heavy dose of chirping. “If they’re winning, they say whatever they want. It’s usually just, ‘You’re trash.’ I’m not even bothered by it anymore, but it’s funny because it’s like, if you want to call me trash, you’ve got to at least lock me up, but nobody’s done that yet,” Dollar said. He’s not wrong. No matter what coverage teams throw at him, nobody has managed to shut him down.
Double Teams Don’t Matter When Wins Are On The Line
Teams are getting desperate to contain the future Georgia Bulldog. Last Friday against Hickory, Dollar faced a double-team on *every single snap*, sometimes even seeing a second safety over the top to help the traveling corner. It’s gotta be frustrating for a player who just wants to make plays, but Dollar has learned to stay patient. He’s moved past wanting the ball every single play, realizing what truly matters. “Last year, I wanted the ball every play. Who doesn’t? But just knowing that if I don’t get the ball, my team still wins. It’s a win in the books regardless. No matter if I have 12 touchdowns in a game and we lose, it’s still a loss. So as long as we get the win, that’s all that matters,” he explained. Talk about a mature mindset.
Dollar’s future at Georgia is bright, but right now, his focus is clearly on his team and their success. Make sure your voice is heard for this absolute playmaker: voting for our Player of the Year wraps up next Monday at 10 a.m.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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