Neshaminy Football Preview

NESHAMINY FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Head Coach: Mark Schmidt (19th Season)

Assistant Coaches:
Steve Wilmot - Offensive Line
Jay Weidenbaugh - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Neil French - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers
Dave Ferrara - Outside Linebackers
Ray Jones - Offensive Line
Tom Coates - Defensive Line
Jamar Brittingham - Running Backs
Keith Ennis - Wide Receivers
Biz Keeny - Quarterbacks
Jim Long - Quarterbacks/Fullbacks

2012 Record: 5-2 SOL, 9-4 overall, District One semifinal

Notable Losses: Nate Hall RB (Albright), Brian Toal LB, Daryl Kennedy OL/DL, Ian Waterbury OL/DL

Key Returners: Cole Creighton WR/DB/PR, Devon Brown RB/DB, Denny Lord RB/LB, Luke Carrezola TE/DE, Alex Nicolas RB/DL, Mike Palmer OL/DL, Blake Sullivan RB/DE, Dan Johnson OL/DL, John Koch OL, D’Andre Pollard RB/DB, Trokon Buesmaill RB/LB, Chris Watson P

Others to Watch: Matt Bianchino LB, Hamiid Pack WR/DB, Denzel Hughes WR/DB, Matt Magdelinskas WR/DB, Matt Wynne OL, Hunter Kelly OL, Dylan McDonald PK

Outlook:
Offense: The Redskins will look to run the football behind an experienced offensive line anchored by University of Connecticut recruit Luke Carrezola.  As returning starters at fullback, Lord and Sullivan will lead the way for a talented and deep group of tailbacks.  Pack and Hughes should provide explosive plays in the passing game.
Defense: The Redskin defense returns with a bad taste in their mouth after giving up 63 points at Coatesville on November 23.  There are no excuses in Langhorne this year as the Skins defense returns seven starters and three others with significant varsity experience. Four-year players Brown, Creighton and Lord will be expected to take on a leadership role early in the season.

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