selves. They want to take the next step and continue moving this pro-         tinuing to improve, and continuing to move Lincoln football to the top.” The 2026 Blue Tigers have 60 new faces on the roster this season,   two years of experience and has really stepped into a leadership role, not only for our running backs, but with the team as a whole.” Defensively, another local standout from Capital City High, Isaiah Franklin, has stepped up.


“Isaiah saw some starts last season as a true freshman, and his leadership will be very important to us, especially on the back end of our defense,” Harper said.   


University. Before Harper's arrival at LU, the Blue Tigers had gone four seasons without a victory. Lincoln won one game in Harper's  2-0 start for the program since 1972.


      ference this season. Expectations are low according to the other teams in the league, but not for these Blue Tigers. “We put our blinders on when it comes to predictions and outside  our focus is on getting better every day and concentrating on what we can control. We understand where people have picked us, but  ing everything we accomplish.”          son, before the challenging GLVC schedule begins. The Blue Tigers   Harper's dreams began and his belief that coaching was bigger than football.


“One of the greatest joys I have is helming our young men along their journey to become future husbands, fathers, professionals, and community leaders. If we can help them become better men          something that will last far beyond their time at Lincoln.”


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