Sunday, August 22, 2010
OUTLOOK
In 2009, the Bulldogs went 6-4 in the regular season but qualified for the playoffs thanks to a rugged schedule. They have 14 lettermen returning, including five starters on offense and four on defense. They must replace running back Te Elias, the Trumbull County Player of the Year in 2009. The Bulldogs run a spread offense and play a 3-5 multiple on defense. Coach Tom Pavlansky says a team strength is found at the skill positions on both sides of the ball. A concern is “we are very young on both sides of the line.” The Bulldogs’ schedule includes games against the All-American Conference Red Tier’s Howland and Poland (Pavlansky’s high school alma mater).
RETURNING LETTERMEN
Desmond Vaughn, Michael Prindle, Toma Leveto, Anthony Franco, Daniel Marhulik, Shane O’Connor, Cody Miller, Justin Misterka, Keith Stirling, Louie Novakovich, Zach Grinnell, Austin Haines, David Soles, Clint Hess.
ROSTER
1-Drew BellWR/LB1906-4SO
2-Desmond VaughnRB/DB1705-10SR
3-Michael KrafftWR/DB1405-6SO
4-Elijah HendersonQB/DB1856-3SO
5-Keith StirlingWR/LB1705-8SR
6-Michael PrindleWR/LB1906-2SR
10-Anthony FrancoQB/DB1805-10JR
11-Brandon RowlandWR/DB1555-9SR
13-Erich SchmittQB/LB1806-3SO
14-Marcus OrahoodWR/DB1405-7SR
15-Zach KendallWR/DB1405-8SO
20-Louie NovakovichWR/DB1706-0JR
22-David SolesRB/LB1455—8SO
24-Daniel MarhulikRB/DB1506—0SO
25-Tyler TalleyRB/LB1605-8SO
26-Lincoln HallWR/DB1355-7SO
27-Evan McCollumRB/DB1605-8SO
28-Brandon BensingWR/LB1906-0SO
30-Ryan ScottRB/LB1555-6JR
31-Dylan MilesRB/LB1806-0SO
34-Zach NussleRB/DB1705-7SO
40-Clint HessRB/LB2105-11SR
42-Trevor WestRB/LB1855-11JR
44-Randy DeWeeseRB/LB1705-8SO
46-Alex LevetoRB/LB1805-8FR
50-A.J. HrusovskyOL/DL2155-10JR
51-Robert HolmesOL/DL2705-8SR
52-Zach GrinnellOL/DL2356-2JR
53-Justin MisterkaOL/DL2156-2SR
54-Caleb BiehlOL/LB1855-7JR
55-Shane O’ConnorOL/DL2105-9SR
56-John SolakakisOL/LB2106-0JR
57-Chris MarscoOL/LB1705-8SO
58-Ryan ArndtOL/DL2656-5JR
60-Jacob PaytonOL/DL2956-5JR
61-Matt GroboskyOL/DL2455-8SO
62-Will MausOL/DL2605-8JR
63-Cody MillerOL/DL2155-10SR
64-Sherman HolbrookOL/DL2305-10JR
71-Trevor WatsonOL/DL2256-0SO
72-Dallas DeSalvoOL/DL2056-0SO
75-Zac SicilianOL/LB1906-0SO
80-Eric HarrisK1506-2SO
87-Austin HainesWR/DB1656-1JR
COACHING STAFF
Tom Pavlansky, 12th season as head coach (68-48)
Mark Swinning (offensive coordinator), Steve Zielinski, Ron DeJulio Jr., Tom Preisse, Jim Bell, Jack Vagas, Vinnie Elias, Sean Ruane, Dave Kovacs.