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2017 Team Preview – Bensalem Owls (1)

Written by: on Wednesday, August 16th, 2017. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Ed Cubbage

Assistant Coaches:

Steve Fulmer, Associate HC, DB Coach
Bob Kinney, Offensive Coordinator, QB Coach, S&C Coach
Chase Reiger, OL Coach, S&C Coach
Shawnte Carroll, RB Coach, S&C Coach
Randy Taylor, WR Coach
Mike Magowan, Defensive Coordinator, LB Coach
Joe Razzano, LB Coach
Justin Ellis, DL Coach
Ken O’Connell, Freshman Coach

Team Name: Bensalem Owls

2016 Record: 5-5

2017 Schedule:

Key Starters Lost: Blake Morgan, 6’3, 265 lbs., OL, 2 time All League Selection, PA East-West All Star Game Selection, currently attending Kutztown University

Saleem Martin-Adams, 6’1, 250 lbs. OL/DL, All League Selection, PA East-West All Star Game Participant, currently attending Del Val University

Matt Corbett, 5’9, 150 lbs, K, 2nd Team All League Selection, currently attending Farleigh Dinkinson University

Offensive Starters Returning: (4)

Keith Parrish, RB/BB, 5’8, 165 lbs., Sr
Vince Citrino, OL/DL, 6’5”, 335 lbs., Sr
Drasaun Moore, QB, 5’8, 160 lbs., Sr
Rob Harris, RB/LB, 5’10”, 190, Sr

Defensive Starters Returning: (2)

Nadir Smith, RB/LB, 5’9”, 185 lbs., Sr
Elijah Jackson, DE/WR, 6’2”, 185 lbs, Sr.

Special Team Starters Returning: (2)

Keith Parrish will handle the punting and kicking duties. He will also return kicks.
Nadir Smith will return kickoffs.

Key Newcomers: (6)

Dan Garcia, OL/DL, 5’9”, 225 lbs, Jr
Dave Quiroz, OL/DL, 5’8”, 205 lbs, Jr
Jaiden Ventour, RB/DB, 5’7”, 155 lbs, Sr
Ricky Mills, OL/DL, 5’8”, 205 lbs, Jr.
Jarred O’Connell, RB/DB, 5’10”, 150 lbs, Jr.
Kyle Adams, WR/DB, 5’7”, 145 lbs, Jr.

Key Stats: The 5 wins in 2016 was the best season for Bensalem Football in 10 years.

Averaged over 7 yards per rush attempt in 2016.

2017 Offensive Outlook: On offense the Owls have elite speed and experience at all of the skill positions. However, if we have success it will depend on how well our young Offensive Line jells and comes together.

2017 Defensive Outlook: On defense the Owls will rely on speed to get to the ball and make tackles. The key to our success is being able to stay healthy.

2017 Special Teams Outlook: The Owls will have alot of athletes who will contribute on Special Teams throughout the season.

 

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