In Episode 4 of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Effie James sit down with Joe Caudill, senior quarterback at Lexington High School and Michigan State commit. Caudill opens up about living his dream of receiving a Big Ten offer and choosing to play for the Spartans, where he will transition to tight end. He shares what it means to join the storied program, his love for both offense and defense, and the lessons he learned growing up with two older brothers who played football at Mansfield Senior.

Looking back on his leadership role this season, Caudill reflects on how the Lex team has grown after last year’s 0-3 start and playoff run. He talks about weeks 1 and 2 this year, including a win over Ontario and a tough loss to Shelby, and how the team plans to regroup and build on their strengths moving forward. He also talks about the tough decision to graduate early, discusses his NFL dreams and explains how he’s embracing the final moments of high school. We close out the episode with rapid-fire questions about his favorite NFL player, his best high school memory and more.

This episode is brought to you by Graham Auto Mall. 

Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. 

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