Neshaminy Football Preview

NESHAMINY FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Coaches:

Steve Wilmot - Head Coach

Neil French - Co-Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers

Jay Weidenbaugh - Co-Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs

Ray Jones - Offensive Line

Dave Ferrara - Outside Linebackers

Tom Coates - Defensive Line

Kevin Kelly - Quarterbacks/Running Backs

Charlie Marterella - Wide Receivers

Erik Pedersen - H-Backs/Tight Ends

Blair Gower - Defensive Line

Chuck Lumio - Speed Coach

Dave Woodley - Strength & Conditioning Assistant

Last year’s record:  4-6 overall, 3-4 SOL

Notable losses:  DeAndre Pollard (Villanova), JR Stevens (IUP), Matt Magdelinskas (West Chester)

Key returners:  Mason Jones-QB (Jr), Denzel Hughes-WR/DB (Sr), Hunter Kelly- OL/DL (Sr),                               Billy Ritchey- TE/DL (Sr) , Zach Treadway- WR/DB (Jr), Jack Spingler- WR/OLB (Sr), Kyle Smith- OLB (Sr), Daulton Fox- ILB (Sr.),  Eddie Parry- OL/DL (Jr), AJ Sanko OL (Jr)

Others to watch:  Will Dogba RB/DB (Jr)

Strengths/Question Marks:  The strengths of our offense include Mason Jones at quarterback and his top two targets of Denzel Hughes and Zach Treadway.  Our defensive strength is our linebackers, which return three of four starters from last year.  Question marks include finding a solid rotation at defensive line. 

Outlook:  “We start this year off with a challenging non-league schedule.  Montclair High School has won three straight state championships in northern New Jersey.  Downingtown West is always a force in District One with a lot of weapons on offense.  Council Rock South has a lot of returning starters and is always a dangerous team.  From there, we get into our Suburban One National schedule with a familiar foe of Abington.  It is very important for us to get off to a strong start against some very quality opponents.”

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