Head Coach Jeff Sampson Q&A
Q. What are the key things we should know about your offense?
A. We bring back three senior running backs (Mark Weinus, Scott Aungst and Alex Soltys) who have varsity experience.
They will obviously have big shoes to fill replacing Ryan Heim.
Scott Werner and Branden Farrell return on the offensive line and are joined by Brett Mars, Herb White and Connor Jaymes. The blocking of Scott Werner (all league guard last year) will be key to running success.
The overall success of the offense will be the offensive line and how quickly they jell. Mark Weinus should get the majority of carries this year.
Q. What are the key things we should know about your defense?
A. Scott Werner and Mark Weinus will anchor the defensive line. Both were all league last season.
Scott Aungst will spear head the linebacking core with Luke Rossi taking over at the inside position and Tyler Wolfe returns to run the defensive backfield having six picks last season.
Defense will rely on speed to the ball as in the past.
Q. What are the key things we should know about your special teams? Who are your kick and punt returners? Who are your kicker and punter?
A. Kick and punt returners should be Tyler Wolfe and Scott Aungst.
Punting should be Daniel Diaz-Walton. Kicker not determined at this time.
Head Coach: Jeff Sampson
2013 Record: 10-1
Key Starters Lost: Sr QB Steve Zimmerman, SR RB Ryan Heim, SR FB Jesse Fisher, SR TE Guy Zimmerman, SR OT Ryan Vuksta, SR C Ryan Martin, SR DB Jared MCabe, Sr WR Jed Blankenhorn
Offensive Starters Returning: (4)
SR Scott Werner OG
SR Brennan Farrell OG
SR Luke Rossi TE
SR Tyler Wolfe WR
Defensive Starters Returning: (5)
SR Mark Weinus DE
SR Scott Werner DT
SR Luke Rossi LB
SR Scott Aungst LB
SR Tyler Wolfe DB
Key Newcomers: SO EJ Herb LB, SR Daniel Diaz-Walton WR, SR Brett Mars OT, JR Tristan Omler DE, SR Alex Soltys FB
D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects: None
Key Stats: Ryan Heim 2031 yards rushing 30 TDs, Steve Zimmerman 11 sacks, allowed less than 9 points per game.
2014 Outlook: new faces, leadership will be a key to success
