Year of the Coach: Story based on interview with Hoover's Ed Glass,

Hoover-at-Massillon playoff battle catches coach's eye.

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Tournament time takes Ed Glass back.

It reminds him of being a state champion at Warren Harding when Ohio’s playoff system was young.

It puts him in mind of his Hoover Vikings almost going the distance 10 years later. Watch Ohio High School Football Live on the NFHS Network all season

He imagines what Alliance might have done had a tournament existed when he suited up for the Aviators.

He was well aware Friday was a big day for North Canton , with Hoover in a playoff

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