Why Redford Thurston football touches a folding chair before games

Redford Thurston Football Tradition

The Redford Thurston Eagles won the Western Wayne Athletic Conference championship, their first since 2019, after defeating Garden City.

A unique tradition exists before every game, where players touch a folding chair in the locker room. This chair holds significance as it belonged to longtime assistant coach Bill Cohan.

Cohan, who joined the staff in 1988 under coach Bob Snell, would sit in this chair, taping ankles and offering life advice to players. Despite the program facing adversity, including four head coaches in five years and a winless season in 2022, Cohan remained dedicated.

Under the leadership of coach Nick Davis, the team started to show improvement, qualifying for the playoffs in consecutive seasons. However, Davis' departure for a teaching position with Livonia Public Schools led to a change in the team's dynamics.

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