Ty Pigrome, of Clay-Chalkville, burst onto the scene in the fall of 2014 in an ESPN televised season opener against Niceville, Florida. He was absolutely electric, rushing for over 200 yards with 3 touchdowns, and passing for another, going 11-14 for another 200 yards.
Ever since, the quiet kid from the quiet suburb north and east of Birmingham has made everyone from this area stand up and take notice.
It is ironic that perhaps everyone in the Birmingham area (other than Clay fans) thought that Clay might take a step back before that Niceville game.