Lebanon Valley Week!
Throughout this week I will post information and articles leading up to the season opener at Lebanon Valley College.
The following information is taken from D3Football.com's Kickoff 2006 Season Preview:
Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen
Last time not in playoffs: 2005
Last year: 2-8, 2-7 MAC
Last conference title: None
Wins increase/decrease: Minus-2
Preseason ranking: 151 of 234
Head coach: Jim Monos, 14th year, 48-79-2
Starters returning: 18 (nine offense, eight defense, one specialist)
Position battle to watch: Linebacker where Monos will try to find a replacement for graduated Chris Weaver in the 4-3 set. The Dutchmen lose Weaver who led the team in tackles in 2005 (77 total), but return incumbent starters junior Terry Kaufman and sophomore Brian Cottone for the other two linebacker spots.
Pressure is on: The supporting cast for senior Quarterback Dan Kelly. Regarded as one of the conference’s top returning quarterbacks, Kelly is already Lebanon Valley’s career leader for passing completions, passing yards and touchdown passes. But he needs strong support from his offensive line and running game to get the Dutchmen above .500 for the first time since 1992.
Where did he come from? Senior tailback David Ochoa transferred to Lebanon Valley from conference foe Widener. The Manheim (Pa.) Central product will get a chance to play his last year of college ball with his younger brother, Jeff, a freshman defensive back for the Dutchmen.
Their season will be defined by: November 4 vs. Moravian. Last year Greyhounds running back Marc Panepinto rambled for 213 yards on 38 carries in a 38-35 win over Lebanon Valley. Panepinto is back for Moravian, but if the Dutchmen are going to turn last year’s near misses into victories, they need to win games like this one.
Predicted record: 4-6, 4-5
Capsule: Last year some conference coaches picked Lebanon Valley as a darkhorse in the conference race. The Dutchmen finished just 2-8 but lost their last three games by a total of five points. The team’s offense returns its quarterback (Kelly), top wide receiver (junior Adam Brossman) and All Conference offensive lineman (senior Dave Zimmerman) from last year’s squad that averaged 24.2 points per game. Brossman has quietly developed into one of the conference’s best receivers, notching 21 touchdowns in just two seasons. Zimmerman anchors a line that has 13 years of previous starting experience between its five members. The Dutchmen would like to find a running back to complement workhorse junior tailback Ryan Brennan. The biggest questions remain on defense where Lebanon Valley surrendered 29.5 points and 183.2 rushing yards per game. Sophomore Brian Drew (8.5 tackles for loss) is a year older and reportedly 35 pounds of muscle heavier, which is bad news for opposing linemen. The Dutchmen’s secondary will be relatively young after graduating two starters from 2005. Along with the linebacker position, Monos will watch three freshmen – Dan DiBona, Josh Evans and Cameron Johnson – to see who emerges as the new place kicker. Last year the Dutchmen missed 12 of 31 PATs including four in loses to Albright (40-39) and Lycoming (7-6).
The following information is taken from D3Football.com's Kickoff 2006 Season Preview:
Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen
Last time not in playoffs: 2005
Last year: 2-8, 2-7 MAC
Last conference title: None
Wins increase/decrease: Minus-2
Preseason ranking: 151 of 234
Head coach: Jim Monos, 14th year, 48-79-2
Starters returning: 18 (nine offense, eight defense, one specialist)
Position battle to watch: Linebacker where Monos will try to find a replacement for graduated Chris Weaver in the 4-3 set. The Dutchmen lose Weaver who led the team in tackles in 2005 (77 total), but return incumbent starters junior Terry Kaufman and sophomore Brian Cottone for the other two linebacker spots.
Pressure is on: The supporting cast for senior Quarterback Dan Kelly. Regarded as one of the conference’s top returning quarterbacks, Kelly is already Lebanon Valley’s career leader for passing completions, passing yards and touchdown passes. But he needs strong support from his offensive line and running game to get the Dutchmen above .500 for the first time since 1992.
Where did he come from? Senior tailback David Ochoa transferred to Lebanon Valley from conference foe Widener. The Manheim (Pa.) Central product will get a chance to play his last year of college ball with his younger brother, Jeff, a freshman defensive back for the Dutchmen.
Their season will be defined by: November 4 vs. Moravian. Last year Greyhounds running back Marc Panepinto rambled for 213 yards on 38 carries in a 38-35 win over Lebanon Valley. Panepinto is back for Moravian, but if the Dutchmen are going to turn last year’s near misses into victories, they need to win games like this one.
Predicted record: 4-6, 4-5
Capsule: Last year some conference coaches picked Lebanon Valley as a darkhorse in the conference race. The Dutchmen finished just 2-8 but lost their last three games by a total of five points. The team’s offense returns its quarterback (Kelly), top wide receiver (junior Adam Brossman) and All Conference offensive lineman (senior Dave Zimmerman) from last year’s squad that averaged 24.2 points per game. Brossman has quietly developed into one of the conference’s best receivers, notching 21 touchdowns in just two seasons. Zimmerman anchors a line that has 13 years of previous starting experience between its five members. The Dutchmen would like to find a running back to complement workhorse junior tailback Ryan Brennan. The biggest questions remain on defense where Lebanon Valley surrendered 29.5 points and 183.2 rushing yards per game. Sophomore Brian Drew (8.5 tackles for loss) is a year older and reportedly 35 pounds of muscle heavier, which is bad news for opposing linemen. The Dutchmen’s secondary will be relatively young after graduating two starters from 2005. Along with the linebacker position, Monos will watch three freshmen – Dan DiBona, Josh Evans and Cameron Johnson – to see who emerges as the new place kicker. Last year the Dutchmen missed 12 of 31 PATs including four in loses to Albright (40-39) and Lycoming (7-6).
posted by Pat McConnell | 6:51 AM
1 Comments:
Does anyone have an idea what the spread might be? Avery interesting match-up.
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