2009 Football Preview: Cottondale, Graceville capsules (See Schedules)
August 29, 2009 3:23 PM
The 2009 football preview capsule for Cottondale:
- Head coach: Mike Melvin, 15th year
- Offensive coordinator: Chris Obert
- Defensive coordinator: Don Holland
- 2008 record: 3-5 (2-2 District 1-1B)
- 2009 District: 1-1B
- Playoffs: None
- Offense: Multiple
- Defense: 50
- Leading returners:, Dominique Webb (jr., RB), Nick Jackson (sr., QB), Drew Bellamy (sr., TE/DE), Ronnie Dixon (jr., LB), Cody Saye (jr., LB)
- Others to watch: James Johns (sr., WR/DB), Evan Davis (jr., RB/LB), C.J. Smith (fr., QB), Cameron Harmon (sr., DL)
- Key losses: Jacob Herring (RB/DB)
- Outlook: Mike Melvin always is cautious with his predictions, but he can rest assured in the knowledge of having a potent running back returning to the team. The offensive line must gel to protect new quarterbacks and open holes for Dominique Webb, and if it can, then the Hornets can compete in the district.
The 2009 football preview capsule for Graceville
- Head coach: Todd Wertenberger, fourth year
- Co-offensive coordinators: Wertenberger, Travis Miller
- Defensive coordinator: Wertenberger
- 2008 record: 8-3 (3-1 District 1-1B)
- 2009 District: 1-1B
- Playoffs: Lost to Jacksonville Eagle’s View 22-16 in overtime in the Region 1-1B semifinal (first round)
- Offense: Multiple
- Defense: 50
- Leading returners: Eli Russaw (sr., C), Heath Plybon (sr., OT), Garrett Steverson (sr., QB), Leron Hoover (sr., FB/LB), Tre White (sr., RB/LB), Darrel Olds (sr., WR/DB), Chris Works (sr., WR/DB), Jamal Miller (sr., WR/DB)
- Others to watch: Allante Oliver-Barnes (so., OL/LB), Soloman Cody (jr., RB/DB), Jeremy Watford (jr., RB/DB), Hunter Lain (so., OL/DL). Leander Ford (jr., OL/DL)
- Key losses: Justin Miles (QB), Randall Wynn (OL), Deron Pittman (OL), Gabriel Best (TE)
- Outlook: Graceville is stocked for another run at a district championship, with bruising running back Leron Hoover leading the way. Coach Todd Wertenberger believes the Tigers not only will challenge for the title, but are equipped to make a deep run in the playoffs.
