CHANEY (DIV. III)

Sunday, August 20, 2006 CHANEY (Div. III) Head Coach: Ron Berdis, 20th year (126-66 record). Assistants: Alan Mikovich (defensive coordinator), Brian Terlesky (OL/DL), Roger Gasser (OL/DL), Nick Rubenstahl (TE/LB), Andy Bowell (WR/DB. 2005 record: 5-4. Offensive/defensive formations: Multiple I/4-3. Key losses: OG/DE Kelvan Elkins, WR/DB Kory Jackson, RB/DB Robert McElroy. Returning lettermen: 14. Returning starters: Seven offense, six defense. Returning offensive backs: Vick Toney, QB, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Terrelle Tomlin, RB, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Torrey Johnson, RB, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Lou Franklin, RB, 5-11, 215, Sr.; Ed Franklin, RB, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Joe Morales, RB, 5-9, 210, Sr.; Joe Balog, RB, 5-9, 165, So.; Nick Douthitt, QB, 6-2, 185, Jr. Incoming offensive backs: None listed. Returning offensive ends: Kevin Clark, WR, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Ransome Wallace, WR, 5-9, 165, Jr. Incoming offensive ends: Andre Ballinger, WR, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Jarvis Jones, WR, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Jon Miller, TE, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Carl Moore, WR, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Eric Preston, TE, 6-0, 185, Jr.; Domonick Richardson, TE, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Deron Wilson, WR, 6-0, 170, Jr.; Aaron McKinney, TE/DL, 6-0, 180, So. Returning offensive linemen: Andy Cahill, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Aaron Brown, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Alex Morales, 6-0, 250, Sr.; Matt Krause, 5-9, 230, So.; Dontrelle Echoles, 5-11, 220, Jr.; Brandon Burd, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Phil VanDyke, 5-9, 185, Jr. Incoming offensive linemen: None listed. Returning defensive linemen: Cahill, Brown, Morales, Krause, Echoles,Burd, VanDyke. Incoming defensive linemen: Richardson, McKinney. Returning linebackers: Johnson, Douthitt, Balog, Lou Franklin, Joe Morales. Incoming linebacker: Miller. Returning defensive backs: Toney, Tomlin, Ed Franklin, Clark, Wallace. Incoming defensive backs: Ballinger, Jones, Moore, Wilson. Outlook: Berdis said the Cowboys' offense will be led by Toney and an experienced backfield. On defense, Beridis hopes to "line up 11 who can run." Chaney also must replace its punter, kicker and long snapper from last season's team. "We experienced being a non-champion for the first time in 15 years last season," Berdis said. "We are preparing with resolve to bounce back." Schedule: Thursday — at Fitch, 7 p.m. Sept. 2 — Alliance (YSU), 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 — at Boardman Sept. 15 — Maple Heights (YSU), 5:45 p.m. Sept. 23 — at East Cleveland Shaw, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 29 — at Painesville Riverside Oct. 6 — Wooster Triway (YSU) Oct. 12 — Rayen (YSU), 7 p.m. Oct. 21 — Beaver Local (Hubbard) Oct. 26 — vs. Wilson (YSU), 7 p.m.