OUTLOOK

OUTLOOK

The Bulldogs enjoyed a fast start in 2009 before finishing 7-4 with a second loss to Crestview in the playoffs. Later, they took another loss as head coach Jeff Sharkey has returned to Barberton (his alma mater) to coach. With 108 victories, Gary A. Mattes takes over for Sharkey and has to replace a fabulous senior class that included QB Shane Peterson, WR Austin Cope and lineman Ben Gysin. He has seven starters returning, including RB Corey Barnhouse and linemen John Green and Antonio Diaz-Guy. The Bulldogs run a Pro I spread on offense and play a 3-5 or 4-4 on defense. Mattes admits the Bulldogs “were hit hard with the graduation of 19 seniors. With a core of hard-working lettermen, we hope to build on last year’s success and produce another winning season. We have some talented skill players a lot of potential amongst our offensive linemen. Our defense will use its quickness to play with an aggressive style, hoping to create turnovers.” Mattes said he expects defending league champion Crestview “to reload and is the team to beat for the league title. Columbiana will be solid. We hope to earn some respect ... and place in the top three in the league.”

RETURNING LETTERMEN

Brett Forman, Mike Salyers, Derek Ross, Travis Cope, John Green, Antonio Diaz-Guy, Jared Knopp, Dustin Brayshaw, Zak Brockman, Eric Jones, Corey Barnhouse.

ROSTER

1-Austen ReisnerTE/LB1706-1SO

2-Zack NemesWR/DB1505-9FR

5-Derek RossWR/DB1706-1SR

9-Justin FristikQB/DB1455-8FR

10-David GilbertWR/DB1405-7SO

13-Chris RaleyTE/LB1765-9FR

14-Corey BarnhouseRB/DB1705-9SR

15-Derek SmithRB/DB1615-8SO

20-Mike SalyersQB/DB1656-0SR

21-Dustin BrayshawRB/DL1705-9JR

22-Brett ForemanRB/LB1956-0SR

25-Zak BrockmanWR/DB1756-2JR

30-Phil KimmelRB/LB1725-7JR

31-Jared KnoppRB/LB1825-7JR

32-Jason AdamsKI1655-9SR

33-John DotulloRB/DB1335-8FR

34-Tim BeaverRB/DB1555-7FR

35-Jacob KnoppTE/DL2025-9SO

36-Travis CopeRB/DB1606-1JR

37-James KleinRB/DB1605-8FR

38-Dan DodgeWR/DB1355-6SO

40-Brandon HackerRB/LB1705-9JR

42-Bud LeakeWR/DB1435-8JR

43-Tim KuglerRB/LB1555-9JR

50-John GreenOL/DL2265-11SR

51-Antonio Diaz-GuyOL/DL2125-8SR

52-Marshall SwartOL/DL1615-9SO

54-Gage BushWR/LB1505-8FR

56-Jacob ThomasOL/DL1675-11SO

60-Nathan KaufmanOL/DL2055-5SO

62-Zack KiehlOL/DL1655-9FR

68-Chris TancerOL/DL1955-11JR

70-Sam ReidyOL/DL2916-0JR

71-Drew WeigleOL/DL2786-1SO

74-John CrawfordOL/DL2005-4JR

76-Eric JonesOL/DL3025-9SR

80-Matt StanleyTE/DL1606-1FR

81-Logan FryeTE/LB1656-0FR

83-Levi KunselmanWR/DB1465-9SO

86-Dakota MitchellWR/LB1605-9FR

COACHING STAFF

Gary A. Mattes, first season as head coach (overall record of 106-87-3)

Dave Rankin (defensive coordinator), Josh Aikens, Andrew Sarachman, Nichola Haught, Tim Cope, Darren Miller.