WARREN HARDING (DIV. I)

Sunday, August 20, 2006 WARREN HARDING (Div. I) Head Coach: Thom McDaniels, eighth season (54-17 at Harding, 188-59 overall in 24 seasons). Assistants: Chet Allen (defensive coordinator/DT), D.J. Dota (def. coordinator/S) Sean Borawiecz (CB), Sam Caputo (Sp. Teams/ LB), Angelo Ciminero (DE), Matt Richardson (RB), Curt Kuntz (C/G), Lee Dejacimo (OT), Charles Penny (WR), John Croyts (TE). 2005 record: 3-7. Offensive/defensive formations: Multiple I/4-3. Key losses: C Levi George, G/DE Matt Cline, DT Tony Reed, K Alena Westover, LB JoJo Watson. Returning lettermen: 14. Returning starters: Did not provide. Returning offensive backs: Dan Herron, RB, 5-10, 193, Sr. (1,527 yards, 17 TD's); Luke George, QB, 6-3, 214, Sr.; Avery Qualls, QB, 6-1, 171, Jr.; Ryan Chambers, RB, 5-11, 160, Jr. Incoming offensive backs: Brandon Davis, RB, 5-7, 175, Sr.; Aunre Davis, QB, 5-9, 147, So.; Ben Penman P/RB, 5-10, 186, So.; Joe Threats, RB, 5-10, 176, So. Returning offensive ends: Chris Rucker, WR, 6-1, 185, Sr. Incoming offensive ends: Brandon Simpson, WR, 5-7, 165, Sr.; Antoine Rucker, WR, 5-9, 147 Jr.; Paris Bruner, WR, 5-11, 163, So.; Mitchell Seawood, WR, 5-11, 143, So. Returning offensive lineman: Robert Mosley, OT, 5-11, 257, Sr. Incoming offensive linemen: Chris Anzevino, 6-2, 299, Sr.; J.R. Davenport, 5-10, 232, Sr.; George Makridis, 6-2, 218, So.; Joe Miller, 6-0, 229, So. Returning defensive linemen: Ian Vasil, DE, 6-1, 220, Sr.; Marlin Parker, DE, 6-1, 229, Sr.; Lazarus McCrae, DE, 5-9, 218, Sr. Incoming defensive linemen: Anzevino, Davenport, Makridis, Miller. Returning linebackers: David Harsch, 5-8, 202, Sr.; Brandon Engster, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Tyson Flowers, 5-9, 173, Sr. Incoming linebackers: Brandon Davis, Penman, Threats. Returning defensive backs: Sidney Glover, 5-11, 203, Sr.; Trevis Owens, 6-3, 170, Sr.; Rucker. Incoming defensive backs: Bruner, Simpson, Seawood, Aunre Davis, Antoine Rucker. Outlook: McDaniels believes that the senior class, skilled positions, defense and attitude will be strengths for the Raiders. He views kicking, punting and the offensive line as weaknesses. McDaniels expects Harding to bounce back from a sub-par 2005 and win the SVC. "The coaches and players are determined to re-establish Harding as one of the premier Div. I programs in the state," he said. Schedule: Friday — Cle. JFK Sept. 2 — Cle. Glenville Sept. 8 — Akron Buchtel Sept. 16 — Mooney Sept. 22 — Wilson Sept. 29 — at Ursuline (YSU) Oct. 7 — at Cle. St. Ignatius Oct. 14 — Massillon Oct. 20 — Rayen Oct. 27 — Erie Cathedral Prep