Hoover High’ Drew Logan makes impact in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl
CANTON, Ohio — Hoover High School senior Drew Logan played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Game on Jan. 10 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The 6’5” defensive end/tight end/running back led the East team to a 27-23 win over the west with a late fourth-quarter fumble recovery that led to a touchdown. Drew is the son of Andy and Dede Logan whose family’s love of Hoover football runs deep. We asked Drew to share his experience.
What were your feelings running out onto the field where the Dallas Cowboys play?
Drew Logan: I was in awe of how big the stadium actually is, especially the Jumbotron. It was a great experience to play on an NFL field.
This was an opportunity to play with some of the best high school players in the country, what were your expectations, and what was your takeaway?
Logan: My expectations going into the game were like every other game — just doing my part in order to help the team win. My takeaway from Dallas was that I was glad to have a coach like (Hoover Assistant) Coach Kinnard who prepared me for big games like this. Big shout-out to him!
What was the best advice you received from the coaching staff?
Logan: My head coach was NFL veteran Ken Stills. (His son Kenny is a wide receiver and 9-year NFL veteran). His best advice was, “Plays don’t make players, but players make plays.” It was his motto for the weekend.
Where were your teammates from and what did you learn from them?
Logan: I had teammates from Ohio, Michigan, Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina. I learned how important it is to trust the other defensive linemen because sometimes you won’t make the play and your teammates have to have your back.
Do you have a particular story you’d like to share about the experience?
Logan: I actually should have scored off the fourth-quarter fumble recovery, but I bobbled the ball, fell, and recovered it. It led to our game-winning score.
What are your plans after graduation?
Logan: I will be attending the University of Cincinnati to play football and major in business administration. I plan to become a broker after graduation.
SIDEBAR
We asked Drew if there were any other cool things about his trip to Dallas and that was a whole other story! Besides visiting Dealey Plaza and enjoying a lot of great food, the family had dinner at Pro Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach’s house!
Andy Logan and Roger Staubach’s friendship goes back to 1985 when Staubach was being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Andy, a recent Hoover grad, was volunteering as a ball boy at the Hall of Fame Game.
“I heard someone say, ‘Hey kid, throw me a ball.’ It was him. Next thing you know I’m playing catch with Roger Staubach,” recalled Logan.
Then, to his surprise, Staubach told him that when he gets introduced and walks to the middle of the field on the 50-yard line, he wanted Logan to go deep. And sure enough, Staubach walked out with a football and wowed the crowd with a perfect 55-yard pass into the arms of Logan.
The two have kept in touch and even repeated the famous pass at a Hall of Fame Enshrinement dinner nine years later.
A highlight of their dinner in Dallas was seeing Staubach’s trophies (including his Heisman), championship rings, and memorabilia. Their only regret — missing Dak Prescott by an hour.
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