Head Coach: John Darrah
Assistant Coaches:
Carl Stine
Matt Mankiewicz
Shawn Sheptock
Bob Veach
Sean McCollum
Rob Varano
Bill Joraskie
Jordan Marlow
Vic Kornaski
Team Name: Red Tornadoes
2016 Record: 5-6
Key Starters Lost:
Lane Tanney (RB/WR)
Zack Zarkowski (RB)
Wes Shurock (TE/DT)
Offensive Starters Returning: (10)
Jr. QB/RB- John Ayres, 5’11, 190
Sr. FB- Manus McCracken, 5’10, 190
Sr. WR- CJ Reichard, 6’0, 185
So. TE- Logan Wills, 6’1, 195
So. TE- Jack Chapman, 6’2, 185
Sr. LT- Brendan Boris, 6’3, 230
Sr. LG- Collin Krakowski, 6’2, 235
Jr. C- Billy Anderson, 6’2, 270
Sr. RG- Harrison Rees, 6′, 275
So. RT- Collin Herb, 6′, 270
Defensive Starters Returning: (10)
Jr. LB- John Ayres, 5’11, 190
Sr. LB- Manus McCracken, 5’10, 190
Sr. DB- CJ Reichard, 6’0, 185
So. DE- Logan Wills, 6’1, 195
Sr. DE- Brendan Boris, 6’3, 230
Jr. DT- Billy Anderson, 6’2, 270
Sr. DT- Harrison Rees, 6′, 275
So. DT- Collin Herb, 6′, 270
Sr. DB- Michael Cuff, 5’11, 165
Jr. DB- Avery Demko, 5’10, 170
Special Team Starters Returning: (4)
Sr. K- Rosalino Mangepaine, 5’8, 155
Jr. P- John Ayres, 5’11, 190
Jr. RET- Tanner Karycki, 5’11, 180
Sr. RET- CJ Reichard, 6′, 185
Key Newcomers: (10)
Jr. DB/RB- Tanner Karycki, 5’11, 180
So. LB- Jack Chapman, 6’2, 185
So. LB/TE- Nick Troutman, 5’11, 175
So. QB- Tommy Reisinger, 6’3, 195
Fr. DB/TE- Shawn Sheptock, 6’2, 175
Fr. LB/FB- Connor Krakowski, 5’10, 170
Fr. DE/FB- Damon Dowkus, 5’10, 185
Sr. DT/OL- Nate Slotterback, 6’5, 275
Sr. LB/FB- Daniel Barker, 6’2, 235
So. OL/DE- Mike Makowski, 6’1, 195
Key Stats: The Red Tornadoes have averaged over 330 YPG offensively in each of the past 2 seasons.
2017 Offensive Outlook: The Red Tornado offense is based around a strong running game. They have averaged over 225 rushing YPG & 285 rushing YPG in 2015 & 2016. While the offense clearly run-first their passing game will continue to improve to create more balance in 2017. They return 9 starters and 3 other players that started at least 1 game last season.
2017 Defensive Outlook: Returning 10 starters and 3 other players that started at least 1 game in 2017, the Red Tornadoes will take a huge leap forward defensively. Their front 7 is made up of veteran players. With more experience in the secondary, as well as some strong new comers, their pass defense will improve tremendously.
2017 Special Teams Outlook: Rosalino Mangepaine returns from a strong 2016 campaign. Always very accurate on extra points, his leg looks must stronger moving forward into 2017.
