McDonald’s farm a calming place

Assistant Editor

It was just a few days after the 2019 season ended and Vance McDonald sat back in his chair, quietly thinking back on the year.

For a player who has always been his own worst critic, he didn’t hold back when he offered an evaluation of his season.

“I think I took some steps backwards unfortunately as a player,” said a candid McDonald. “I don’t even need a coach to give me criticism because I have too much of it already. I think of it as having almost that edge in 2018, being known for having that play with the stiff arm, the run after whenever I would have a reception. I didn’t have as many of those. It makes me want to attack this offseason and