Head Coach: Tom McGeoy
Assistant Coaches: Jake Wartella, Jamie O’Brien, Rob Shaffer, Pete Kalinich, Pete McDonald, Rusty Yost, John Toomey, Bob Shott, Tony Barone
Team Name: Pottsville Crimson Tide
2016 Record: 9-2
Key Starters lost:
QB Eric Wapinsky,
LB Chase Alisauckas,
C Brent Gauntlett,
WR/DE Kory Kleckner,
DT Dylan Stillwagner,
RB/DB Darion Jacoby
G Ryan Kalinich
OT Nick Joy
LB Steve Drum
SS Matt Williams
Offensive Starters Returning: (6)
Sr TE Ian Renninger 6-6 250
Sr OT Vince Bartashus 6-5-210
Sr G Bryce Williams 5-10 215
Sr FB Ian Murhon 6-0 190
SR WR Tyler Timberlake 6-1 185
SR WR Mike Botto 6-0 175
Defensive Starters Returning: (7)
SR DT Ian Renninger 6-6 250
Sr NG Bryce Williams 5-10 215
SR DB Tyler Timberlake 6-1 185
SR DB Mike Botto 6-0 175
Sr DE Ian Murhon 6-0 190
JR DB Jacob Roos 5-9 170
SR LB Sam Siminitus 5-11 200
Special Team Starters Returning: (1)
JR LS Corey Holobetz 5-10 190
Key Newcomers: (10)
SO C/DT Jack Kalinich 5-10 210
SO G/DT ReeseKokitus 5-11 210
JR T/DT Parker Zimerofsky 6-1 230
JR G/LB John Connors 5-9 200
JR LB Bryce Dragna 5-10 200
Fr FB/LB Bobby Walchak 6-1 175
SO RB/DB Kevin DiCello 5-9 170
SR DT Mike St. Juste 6-2 220
SR QB Steve Messina 6-0 185
JR RB/DB Justice Minor 5-9 170
D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects:
Ian Renninger offers from Albany and Monmouth
Key Team Stats: Returning our top target on offense Ian Renninger, he also led our team in tackles for a loss and sacks in 2016.
2017 Outlook:
Offense: We will be starting a new QB, so there are always some growing pains when a QB is starting for the first time, but he will be surrounded by talent at the skill positions. Also, we should have a solid offensive line to help him out as well. The earlier he can get comfortable with starting in varsity games the better we will be offensively.
Defense: The defense this year will be led by an experienced D line. If they play at a high level, it should help alleviate some of the pressure on the new starters on defense, especially at the linebacker position.
Special Team: We have to replace a pretty good punter and replace our kicker, but we have some guys on the team who are more than capable. Also, we have a lot of young kids hunger to get on the field so our Special Teams should be pretty good this year.
