Curt and Effie open this week's Inside the Lines with a look around Ohio high school football as the regular season heads into Week 10. 

Then, Shelby senior quarterback Michael Shepherd joins the show to talk about stepping into some big shoes after Ohio Mr. Football runner-up Brayden DeVito graduated. Shepherd discusses the challenges of taking over the Whippets' offense, his chemistry with standout receiver Brady Bowman and what he learned from Shelby's run to the state championship game last season.

Shepherd also takes us inside his recruitment and verbal commitment to Miami University, where he'll make the transition from quarterback to tight end at the next level. With the playoffs approaching, he talks about Shelby's expectations and what it will take to make another deep postseason run.

Related links: 
Shelby rallies in final minute to deny Pleasant’s upset bid
Whippets wallop Warriors, take control of MOAC title chase
Slugfest: Shelby survives Clear Fork, sets stage for battle of unbeatens against Ontario
Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley
Shepherd’s 7 touchdowns power Shelby over Highland
Bowman, Whippets rally in MOAC opener at Galion

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Curt and Effie open this week's Inside the Lines with a look around Ohio high school football as the regular season heads into Week 10.&nbsp;
Then, Shelby senior quarterback Michael Shepherd joins the show to talk about stepping into some big shoes after Ohio Mr. Football runner-up Brayden DeVito graduated. Shepherd discusses the challenges of taking over the Whippets' offense, his chemistry with standout receiver Brady Bowman and what he learned from Shelby's run to the state championship game last season.
Shepherd also takes us inside his recruitment and verbal commitment to Miami University, where he'll make the transition from quarterback to tight end at the next level. With the playoffs approaching, he talks about Shelby's expectations and what it will take to make another deep postseason run.
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/10/whippets-wallop-warriors-take-control-of-moac-title-chase/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/10/whippets-wallop-warriors-take-control-of-moac-title-chase/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2LHCcS1QwRx4RYTZSMI0XH">Whippets wallop Warriors, take control of MOAC title chase</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/03/slugfest-shelby-survives-clear-fork-sets-stage-for-battle-of-unbeatens-against-ontario/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/10/03/slugfest-shelby-survives-clear-fork-sets-stage-for-battle-of-unbeatens-against-ontario/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Pj_bFM4_eco0G7w66Ou9W">Slugfest: Shelby survives Clear Fork, sets stage for battle of unbeatens against Ontario</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/25/shepherd-guides-unbeaten-shelby-to-powerful-performance-at-river-valley/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/25/shepherd-guides-unbeaten-shelby-to-powerful-performance-at-river-valley/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DJyVLZh3uR5Fv5B9XzxD0">Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/18/shepherds-7-touchdowns-power-shelby-over-highland/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/18/shepherds-7-touchdowns-power-shelby-over-highland/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2jCQAKVvR6_fXW4go5y-8W">Shepherd&rsquo;s 7 touchdowns power Shelby over Highland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/12/bowman-whippets-rally-in-moac-opener-at-galion/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2026/09/12/bowman-whippets-rally-in-moac-opener-at-galion/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792716851588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qUnjEI_BXG4Wr0RVQPww1">Bowman, Whippets rally in MOAC opener at Galion</a></li>
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