Head Coach: Mike McCree
Assistant Coaches: Jason Majiros, Drew Devitt, Bob Stelma, Rich Gavlich, Ben Webb, Ian Schreffler, Sean Jones, Bernie Stelma, Kyle Holmgren
Team Name: Hanover Area Hawkeyes
2015 Record: 2-8
Key Starters lost: John Sheridan 6-3 285 OL/DT
Jake Peters 6-1 190 QB
Connor Bowers 6-1 235 DE
Zach Roediger 6-5 290 OL
Offensive Starters Return: (10)
SR. OL Andrew Schiel 6-1 285
SO. OL Justin Kopko 6-4 290
JR. OL Sal Gurnari 6-0 225
SR. OL Matt Sebolka 6-0 256
JR. TE JJ Hooper 6-0 185
SR. WR Brandon Chafin 6-0 185
SR. WR Brandon Brueckner 6-1 175
SR. WR Christian Percy 6-1 195
JR. RB Tyheim Taylor 6-0 205
JR. RB Josh Jopling 5-9 175
Defensive Starters Returning: (9)
SR. DL Matt Sebolka 6-0 256
SR. DL Sterling Wade 6-1 215
SR. LB Kyle Baranosky 6-1 190
JR. LB JJ Hooper 6-0 185
JR. SS Josh Jopling 5-9 175
SR. WS Christian Percy 6-1 195
SR. FS Brandon Chafin 6-0 185
SR. CB Brandon Brueckner 6-1 175
SR. CB Zakee Nettles 5-10 160
Special Team Starters Returning: (4)
SR. P Brandon Chafin 6-0 185
SR. LS Brandon Brueckner 6-1 175
SR. KR Mohammad Chesson 5-6 145
SR. PR Brandon Chafin 6-0 185
Key newcomers: (10)
JR. TE Donny Lott 6-1 195
JR. FB Mike Lanahan 6-1 175
JR. WR Trek Brodginski 6-1 155
SO. OL Matt Beecham 6-1 245
JR. OL Robert Fuller 5-11 250
SR. LB Conner Severcool 6-1 180
SO. FB Cameron Holeman 5-10 225
SO. WR Jared Kishbaugh 5-10 155
SO. QB Aaron Hummer 5-10 170
SO. RB Owen Davis 5-9 155
Key Stats:
Top Two Receivers return:
Brandon Chafin – 24 Receptions – 416 yards – 4 TD’s
Brandon Brueckner – 17 Receptions – 397 Yards – 4 TD’s
Top Two Rushers Return:
Tyheim Taylor – 126 Rushes – 572 yards – 6 TD’s
Brandon Chafin- 53 Rushes – 347 yards – 2 TD’s
2016 Offensive outlook: (Please let us know the keys about your team on offense. What are your keys to having a successful year?)
We have to develop a consistent running game. The kids up front have been working their tail off getting stronger, becoming more athletic and have a better understanding of the schematics. We expect great competition at the running back position and quarterback position throughout the summer. We feel very happy with the experience we have returning.
2016 Defensive Outlook: (Please let us know the keys about your team on defense. What are your keys to having a successful year?)
We have to do a much better job stopping the run and getting the defense off the field. 3rd down defense will be a priority in the summer. We stress being a swarming and aggressive defense.
2016 Special Teams Outlook: (Please let us know the keys about your team on special teams. What are your keys to having a successful year?)
Have to eliminate the mistakes and penalties. We have some play makers in the return game and we have to give them an opportunity to make big plays.
