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VYPE DFW Private School Preseason QB of the Year: Cole Matsuda
VYPE DFW recently ran a fan poll that gave you the chance to vote on who you believed deserved the title of being the VYPE DFW Private School Preseason Quarterback of the Year! With all the votes tallied, fans chose Fort Worth Nolan Catholic Vikings quarterback Cole Matsuda. VYPE DFW was able to catch up with the senior quarterback following his fan poll win. Check out our exclusive interview below!
Matsuda had an amazing junior season with the Vikings- he threw for roughly 1500 yards while tallying 15 touchdowns with an offense known for running the ball quite often. Looking to make a big impact this season, Matsuda has already thrown for 300 yards with five touchdowns in his first two games. Matsuda opened up a little bit about his time with Nolan Catholic as well as his goals for the season while he looks toward making a commitment to a college program.
VYPE DFW: How long have you been playing football? What got you started?
Matsuda: This is my 12th year of football. I've been playing since first grade. In kindergarten, I was playing baseball and my friend's dad- who was a little league coach- said "Why aren't you playing football, Cole?" He said that I better play because I have a good arm and would be a quarterback one day. I begged my parents to play and the rest is history.
VYPE DFW: What's your go-to routine before a game? Do you eat anything special? Listen to anything special?
Matsuda: Get taped, chill, watch Kyler Murray high school highlights, and listen to Rod Wave or Giveon. I don't eat pre-game.
VYPE DFW: What are your goals for the season- both personally and for the team?
Matsuda: It's always the same: win state. Period. Win state.
VYPE DFW: What are you looking for in a college program?
Matsuda: Honestly, the most important thing to me is a great coaching staff.
VYPE DFW: Is there an athlete you look up to most?
Matsuda: Drew Brees. He's just the greatest. He's great at everything. Great leader- a winner. He's just the best.
VYPE DFW: If you could go to dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would it be and what would you hope to talk about?
Matsuda: Drew Brees. His road to greatness.
VYPE DFW: What is your favorite professional sports team?
Matsuda: New Orleans Saints- I've been a fan since first grade. My first peewee team was the Saints. It was meant to be.
BREAKING: David Beaudin suspended from coaching within TAPPS indefinitely
Following what was a whirlwind of a couple of weeks for the Fort Worth Nolan Catholic Vikings football program, the TAPPS Executive Board has come to a conclusion on the District Executive Committee (DEC) decision involving the violations committed. To read more on the decision made by the TAPPS Executive Board and the DEC, become a VYPE Insider today!
After the team failed to establish student eligibility, Nolan Catholic was accused of violating a handful of rules set forth by the TAPPS Constitution. The rules violated include:
TAPPS Constitution Article II stating that one of the main purposes of TAPPS is promoting and fostering "a spirit of fair play, good fellowship, true sportsmanship and wholesome competition for boys and girls.
TAPPS By-Laws Section 10.VIII stating that a school must "comply with the 'letter and spirit of the rules and regulations' of the TAPPS Constitution, By-Laws, Athletic, Academic, Art and Fine Art Plans"
TAPPS By-Laws Section 130.VI stating that schools must promote "the spirit of good sportsmanship and fair play in all contests"
TAPPS By-Laws Section 130.VII stating that schools must "promote among the players, schools and fans a spirit of friendly rivalry and respect for the rules"
TAPPS By-Laws Section 131.II.E which states that the athletic code for coaches includes "professional loyalty to other coaches"
TAPPS By-Laws Section 131.A which states that member schools, participant schools, and personnel must "play the game in the spirit of fairness and sportsmanship, observing all rules, both in letter and intent."
With the ruling to affirm the DEC's decision, TAPPS Executive Board has decided that former Nolan Catholic head coach David Beaudin is suspended indefinitely from coaching within TAPPS. Beaudin will be suspended from coaching with a TAPPS-affiliated school until no earlier than January 1, 2027. In order to access reinstatement, Beaudin will be required to meet with the Executive Board on his eligibility.