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Cumberland University Bulldogs Division: Mid-South Conference West Div. Head Coach: Donnie Suber 2013 Record: 7-4 Veteran QB tandem leads a Bulldog team thin in spots 2014 SCHEDULE

By Andy Reed men,” Suber said. “We signed 11-12 offensive fourth-year junior Anthony Knight line freshmen and have one transfer.” [5-10, 181] at cornerback and third- Sept. 6 Cumberlands 1:30 p.m. Often when a team plays two quarterbacks, The anchor of the line might well be third- year sophomore free safety Tyler Sept. 11 at UT-Martin 6:30 p.m. it’s because neither one is good enough to do year sophomore Anthony Bartolomeo [6- Burr [6-0, 176]. the job himself. 5,274] of Lebanon, who played well in the Third-year sophomore Edwin Sept. 20 *Belhaven 1:30 p.m. Locklayer [5-9, 173], fifth-year senior That’s not the case at Cumberland, where spring. Fourth-year junior Dakota Davis [6-2, Sept. 27 at Bluefield 12:30 p.m. CDT fifth-year seniors Reed Gurchiek and Broc 281], sophomore Will Boler [6-6, 314] and Specner Chapel [6-1, 185] and red- Loveless are capable of handling the load by North Dakota junior-college transfer Charles shirt freshman DeAnthony Patrick Oct. 4 at Pikeville 12:30 p.m. CDT themselves, singular. Theya combined for Fleming, a native of Miami, are also in the [6-1, 219] are vying for the strong 1,346 rushing yards, 1,287 passing yards and mix. safety position. Sophomore Nytrel- Oct. 11 at Union College 12:30 p.m. CDT 23 combined touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 7-4 “We’re going to be so young [up front], it’s lis Ross [6-0, 185] is vying for some Oct. 18 *at Faulkner 1:30 p.m. season last year. hard to say [who’s going to play],” Suber said. snaps at cornerback. Occasionally, both were on the field at the “Offensive line is going to be a key, how fast “Defensively, we’ll be smaller for Oct. 25 *Campbellsville 1:30 p.m. same time late in the season. Expect to see the guys come along.” sure, but faster, I hope,” said Suber, more of that this time around. Fourth-year junior Michael Self will replace who runs that side of the operation. Nov. 1 *at Bethel 2:30 p.m. “Both of them are really good players,” his former Friendship Christian-alumnus “The key is going to be the line on Nov. 8 *Reinhardt noon second-year CU coach Donnie Suber said of Beau Baker as the place-kicker and Mt. Ju- both sides of the ball. his signal-callers. “We got to get them on the liet’s Tyler Emmetts as the punter. “We don’t have the numbers we Nov. 15 Alderson Broaddus noon field one way or the other. We’re going to do Defensively, senior Rickey Dowdy [6-1, had last year. We’re counting on a more with both of them on the field. 240], in his second CU season after transfer- bunch of freshmen and new kids to *Mid-South West Division game “Having two quarterbacks coming back is ring from North Carolina State, will probably make an impact. It’ll depend on how a big thing, having them both work with the anchor the line at end. Fourth-year junior fast we jell and mature as a team.” other guys, getting them ready to play. A lot Cayman Russell [5-11, 245] and fifth-year of weight on Reed and Broc’s shoulders.” senior Elvin Vann [6-1, 290], who didn’t play A lot of other positions aren’t nearly on as last year, will be the tackles. Redshirt fresh- solid footing. man Kendall Trice [5-10, 272] could also be Fred Cross, who would have had the inside in the mix. track for the running back position after av- Fifth-year senior Corey Matyskela [5-10, eraging 6.7 yards per carry last fall, will miss 220] played some last year and figures to be the season with a leg injury, leaving Suber, the leading candidate at the other defensive offensive coordinator Ryan Locke and running end spot. Third-year sophomore Justus Daus- backs coach Bobby Brown looking for replace- cha [6-2, 203] and fourth-year junior Andrew ments. Suber said senior Blake DeBoard [5- Leonard [6-1, 222] are also in the mix or they foot-8, 182 pounds] could move from wide could move inside, said Suber, who is trying receiver. He also signed freshman Weylin Orr to fill a void left by the graduation of Water- from Georgia. town’s Nick Lennox, who is now attending “I have no idea,” Suber said about the run- graduate school and playing American foot- ning back position the week before fall prac- ball in England. tice began. “It’s up for grabs.” Lennox was second on the Bulldogs in tack- If he’s not in the backfield, DeBoard will les last year. Leading the team was outside be in the wide-receiver mix with fourth-year linebacker Nathan Jernigan [5-11, 187], who junior Anthony Woodard [6-5, 186], third- posted 66 total stops and a Bulldog-leading year sophomore Michael Green [5-9,152] four interceptions as a redshirt freshman. No. and fifth-year senior Cain Smith [6-3, 220]. 3 was sophomore inside linebacker Christo- Green caught 30 passes for 248 yards and pher Golden [5-9, 195], who had 52 stops two touchdowns, Woodard had 25 grabs for last year. Also on the inside will be Lebanon- 290 yards and a score while DeBoard posted native Kyle Musice [6-0, 200], the fifth-year 17 catches, 148 yards and a score. senior from Friendship who missed last year Like the running back position, the cup- because of injury. board is pretty bare along the offensive front. Three starters return in the secondary, in- “We lost all of our starting offensive line- cluding senior Grant Jones [5-10, 187] and

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Friendship Christian Commanders District-Class: 1-A Head Coach: John McNeal 2013 Record: 9-3 Experience, depth, size added to explosive playmakers 2014 SCHEDULE By Andy Reed Aug. 22 at Harding Academy 7 p.m. Friendship Christian is a season removed Sept. 5 *at King’s Academy 6 p.m. from the second of back-to-back state champi- Sept. 12 Trousdale County 7:30 p.m. onships. Yet the Commanders still have plenty Sept. 19 *Knoxville Webb 7:30 p.m. of experience from those teams which played for titles at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium. Sept. 26 at Franklin Road Acad 7 p.m. Stephen Hollis, who was named BlueCross Oct. 3 *Mt. Juliet Christian 7 p.m. Bowl Offensive Most Valuable Player in 2012, is back for his senior season in the backfield. Oct. 10 Davidson Academy 7 p.m. Classmate Austin Taylor, who scored touch- Oct. 19 *at Donelson Christian 7 p.m. downs seemingly every time he touched the Oct. 24 at Fayetteville 7 p.m. ball in the state finals, is also back. “Both are big-play players,” said 26-year Oct. 30 *Ezell-Harding 7 p.m. head coach John McNeal, whose Command- *East-Middle Region game ers opened their Division II era last year with a 9-3 record. Also back in the backfield is senior fullback Cody Walker, who will also line up at tight end, depending on the formation. Juniors Gene Carmen and Marshall Taylor could al- ternate between tailback and fullback while Hollis, Walker and Austin Taylor could join juniors Hayden White and Chris Mickle at wide receiver. “We don’t feel like locking them at differ- ent positions,” McNeal said. But with the ultra-talented A.J. Long now at Syracuse University, there will be a new triggerman – freshman Mike [Mikey] Jones Jr., who may have some of the skill sets of his predecessor. But there is a difference, at least for this year. “The great thing about Mikey is we’re not asking him to do everything,” McNeal said. ”We have AT [Austin Taylor] and Hollis. We’re asking [Jones] to keep defenses hon- est and use the experienced guys to get the job done. They ought to be able to pull the weight and bring it on their shoulders.” Also pulling the weight on their shoulders is an offensive line which returns four start- ers. The biggest name is Andrew Wood, who has been moved to left guard and has more than 15 college offers. He will line up next to senior center Colton Gaines. On the right side, senior Jeff Cherry will line up at tackle next to junior guard Nick Norton. Only at left tackle is there some uncer- tainty as sophomores Hunter Williams and Gregory Elliott and junior Phillip Wilkerson are working. Friendship Christian running back Austin Taylor [8] turns the corner against Westmoreland after getting Jonathan Luck practices his field-goal kicking out of Jordan But like the backfield, the names may be interference from Will Burruss [21] for a long touchdown in last week’s jamboree. McNamee’s hold. Photo: Andy Reed • The Lebanon Democrat the same, but the positions could change. Photo: Andy Reed • The Lebanon Democrat “They could be anywhere across the way,” McNeal said. “All these positions could be in- terchangeable. We have more depth this year Austin Taylor, Marshall Taylor [not related], “We got guys back who played a lot and a stretch during the 1990s when they were than we’ve had.” Walker, Carmen and junior Gage Bentley will we got guys back who played a lot because in a private school region. But they’re not so deep to keep them from be the linebackers. we were thin in some areas,” McNeal said. “We had played most of those teams,” having to play most of them on defense as Hollis and junior Will Burruss will be the “They have experience they would not have said McNeal, who didn’t note the absence of well. cornerbacks. Jones, White, Mickle and sopho- otherwise.” longtime rivals Watertown and Gordonsville Gaines, Wood and Cherry figure to join ju- more Spencer Burge will vie for time at safety. The Commanders also have a year of from the schedule, replaced by reigning D- nior Joshua Eatherly along the defensive line. Friendship graduated just five seniors from D-II under their belt, though McNeal said it II-A champion Knoxville Webb. “It was just Eatherly could also play on the offensive side. last year’s team. But two of them were kick- wasn’t much of a difference from decades in a different format as far as how they set up “Up front we are bigger, stronger, more ex- ers. McNeal was trying junior Jonathan Luck Division I. Off-and-on rivals like Davidson the districts.” perienced like we were a couple of years ago,” at place kicker early in fall practice. He had to Academy, Donelson Christian, Ezell-Harding McNeal and the Commanders will aim for McNeal said. “A little more depth. The line’s think awhile before deciding Jones might get and Franklin Road Academy are more per- results identical to their final two D-I seasons where we probably have the most depth.” first crack at punter, at least at the outset. manently on the schedule, much like during – a state championship.

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Lebanon Blue Devils District-Class: 9-AAA Head Coach: Sam Harp 2013 Record: 2-8 Harp looks to trio to lead young Blue Devils 2014 SCHEDULE By Andy Reed Aug. 22. *at Mt. Juliet 7 p.m. Entering his second season as Lebanon Aug. 29 at Franklin County 7 p.m. head coach, Sam Harp is trying to mix Sept. 5 *Hendersonville 7 p.m. and match pieces, mostly young, to the Sept. 12 at Lincoln County 7:30 p.m. Blue Devil football puzzle. He does have a trio of stalwarts, though Sept. 19 *at Station Camp 7 p.m. one will likely start the season on the in- Sept. 26 at Cookeville 7 p.m. jured list. Oct. 3 *Gallatin 7 p.m. With last year’s starting quarterback Christian Haffner transferred to Oak- Oct. 10 *Portland 7 p.m. land, junior Jarren Stewart [5-foot-9, Oct. 24 *Wilson Central 7 p.m. 180 pounds] has shifted to the shotgun Oct. 31 *Beech 7 p.m. position where he will be backed up by sophomore Jackson Gray [5-10, 180]. As *District 9-AAA game a running back last year, Stewart broke his ankle in the opener against Mt. Juliet and didn’t return until late in the year. “Jarren has a good, strong arm,” Harp though mostly inexperienced. Senior center John said. “He’s still learning the quarterback Huddleston [5-9, 180] is the only returning starter. position. But he can run and extend the He’ll be backed up by sophomore Nick Andrews play with his feet. If people bring pres- [6-0, 225]. sure on him, that’s not necessarily a bad Junior Mason Reeves [5-9, 215] and sophomore thing because he can get out and extend Jaden Moore [5-10, 230] will be the guards with the play. junior Justin Brown [5-10, 200] in reserve. “Jackson throws a good, catchable ball Juniors J.R. Kirby [6-1, 200] and Isaiah Moore and he gets better everyday,” [6-0, 275] and sophomore Chris Draper [6-0, 270] With Stewart moved to quarterback, will rotate at tackle. that leaves only three running backs There will be just as much mixing and matching in Harp feels he can play on Friday nights, defensive coordinator David Williams’ unit. not counting Stewart himself. But one “We’ll be in just about every front you can imag- of those is senior Taye Davis, a 6-3 ¾, ine,” Harp said of the defense. 235-pound senior with about a half-dozen Brown and sophomore J.W. Baird [6-1, 240] are scholarship offers who overcame persis- expected to be the ends with Draper and senior tent cramping issues to run for 1,007 Pierre Abston [5-11, 305] the tackles. yards to become Lebanon’s most depend- Senior Jason Wilkerson [6-0, 210] brings some able mode of transporting the football. experience to linebacker where he’ll be joined by “He’s got the body and physical attri- Kirby, juniors David Davis [5-10, 165] and Moham- butes to do extremely well,” Harp said of mad Al-geda [5-9, 185] and sophomore Brett Hutto Davis, who will be joined and/or backed [5-9, 160]. up in the backfield by senior Raheem Lebanon quarterback Jarren Stewart throws a pass. Photo: Andy Reed • The Lebanon Democrat “Those guys are capable of playing inside or out- Reynolds [5-10, 160], who didn’t play last side,” Harp said of the linebackers. year, and sophomore Joseph Taylor [5-9, In the secondary, opposing quarterbacks and re- 175]. ceivers may have trouble telling twin sophomore The third standout is senior tight end/ cornerbacks DeAndre and DeAnthony Harris [both defensive end Julian Crutchfield [6-3, about 5-9, 145] apart. Stewart will be a third corner 260], who has a couple of offers. But he with Weir, Patel and senior D.J. Baker the safeties. underwent knee surgery after injuring it Probably the biggest downfall for the Blue Devils while playing AAU basketball. Harp said in 2013 came on special teams. To that end, sopho- he’s not expected to be cleared to return more Logan White is joining the football team from until September. soccer to do the place kicking. Stewart, Reeves and “His difficulty will be getting back Baker are being looked at to punt. in condition,” Harp said. “We need the “If we could kick extra points last year, we would leadership he brings to the team. That’s have won three more games,” Harp said. “It was huge.” pitiful. Many of the other positions will be a “This thing is new to [White], but Logan’s im- hodgepodge of lineups to fit the multiple proved significantly everyday and I like what I’ve sets on both sides of the ball. seen in him. He’s a hard worker. I’m confident he “We’re doing a lot of different things can take the place-kicking duties and run with it.” this year from what we did last year,” said White’s work ethic is shared by the team, Harp said. Harp, whose Blue Devils went 2-8 in his “We’re really young. A majority of them are soph- first season in Tennessee in 2013 after omores,” Harp said. “They’re a hard-working bunch. winning 326 games and seven state cham- I think they’re only going to get better everyday. pionships in Kentucky. “We’ve done a lot They haven’t been in the wars or battles of varsity of shifting around to fit the offense and football games. Everytime they go out it’s going to defense around the personnel we’ve got.” be a new experience for them. They have a positive There figures to be a lot of mixing and attitude and they work hard. matching at tight end and receiver. Senior “We’re not really big right now. The guys we have Kyle Santana [6-2, 200] and sophomores are probably going to get bigger as they get older. Owen Pryor [6-2, 175] and Cameron It’s been fun, enjoyable working with these kids. Young [6-2, 210] will be the tight ends. They want to do well. They want to work hard. For Senior Darshon Patel [5-8, 150], juniors the most part, they pay attention when you coach Cameron Thompson [6-1, 170] and them up. Damerius [Truck] Weir [5-9, 165] and “I hope we win some games early to get us going. sophomore Corbin Pickard [5-8, 155] will We need to get a signature win soon.” be the receivers. Leadership will help. “We work quite a few of them in there,” “When you have guys like Jarren and Julian and Harp said. Taye to sprinkle in there around them, it helps out The offensive front is more settled, Running back Taye Davis [28] reaches back to snag a pitch. Photo: Andy Reed • The Lebanon Democrat a bunch.”

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Mt. Juliet Golden Bears District-Class: 9-AAA Head Coach: Trey Perry 2013 Record: 4-6 Bears to lean on veteran defense as offense adjusts to spread 2014 SCHEDULE By Andy Reed Aug. 22 *Lebanon 7 p.m. Since he was a football coaching Aug. 29 at Antioch 7 p.m. lad at Westmoreland, Roger Perry Sept. 5 *Station Camp 7 p.m. has run the wing-T offense. He ran Sept. 12 at Blackman 7 p.m. it with the Eagles, Portland and, since 2006, Mt. Juliet. Sept. 19 *at Wilson Central 7 p.m. Now his son, Trey, is overseeing Sept. 26 Centennial 7 p.m. an overhaul of the attack which, if Roger were deceased, would prob- Oct. 3 *Beech 7 p.m. ably have him turning over in his Oct. 10 *at Hendersonville 7 p.m. grave. Oct. 24 *Gallatin 7 p.m. But Roger Perry is very much up- right and on his son’s staff as direc- Oct. 30 *at Portland 7 p.m. tor of football operations. Trey Perry *District 9-AAA game said his dad is doing fine by the changes. “He said we’ll still block down and kick out and run the sweep,” Trey Perry said. defunt tight end position, bring size to the While the offense, with a large end positions. nucleus of young players to go with The middle of the interior is much more the new system, tries to jell, a vet- experienced with senior center/long snap- eran defense will try to lead the way per Chris Harper [5-11, 196] a three-year as the Golden Bears seek a bounce starter. Senior J.J. Sims [5-10, 260] will be back from an injury-riddled 4-6 sea- at right guard and junior Kalani Smith [6-0, son which followed back-to-back 270] on the left side. state semifinal appearances. “Offensively, we’re making progress every “Last year, all these guys got play- day,” Perry said. “For the first time in a long ing experience because of injuries,” time, up front we’re going to be young, but said Trey Perry, whose baptism as a we’re going to be big.” head coach came in 2013. “At that Mt. Juliet lines up at the line of scrimmage. Photo: George Page • Mt. Juliet News Mt. Juliet has had some very good kickers time it was a tough deal for us to in recent years and Oakland transfer Hayes swallow. Foster figures to continue that tradition in “But now we’re appreciative be- this, his senior season. Senior Justen Dubay cause all of these guys have been in at one nickelback, which is like a free safety. and junior Austin Simpson [6-0, 160] is the is back as the punter and will also handle the fire. There are not many situations these Senior Garrett Zickgraf [5-8, 190] will rotate X. Zickraf will be what Perry called a utility some kickoffs. Foster has been to several guys are going to step into on Friday night at the position. player who can fill multiple roles. kicking camps and will work under former and be surprised by.” “Defensively, I would call us very expe- Up front, sophomores will man the two Hendersonville and Tennessee Vol kicker There should be few surprises for the de- rienced and very, very experienced in the tackle spots most of the time with Brooks James Wilhoit. fense, which returns 10 players who started secondary,” Trey Perry said. “Smart defense alternating on both sides. Justin Satterfield “He’s got a big leg,” Perry said of Foster. at least some games last year. does along with experience. [6.7, 274] and D.J. Delfendahl [6-4, 250], “We are very, very excited about our special- One of those is senior tackle Deon Clem- “I wouldn’t call us big defensively, but we who started two games as a freshman at the ists, and we’ve had some good ones.” mons [5-foot-10, 230 pounds]. Senior C.J. can all move. As an example, C.J. Brooks Brooks [6-1, 245] is a three-year starter who runs a 4.9-40. There’s nobody on the defen- will play the 4-2-5 system’s version of nose- sive front that runs above 5-flat. They teach guard. Another three-year starter, senior our offense everyday in practice.” Cashuss Reid [6-0, 220] will line up at one The offense should be diversified if only end while sophomore Colt Jones [6-3, 245] because seniors Alex Landis [6-3, 170] and and senior Caleb Wethington [6-0, 215] will Nolan Chowbay [6-0, 210] will platoon at rotate at the other. quarterback. Landis took over after Chowbay Senior Bobby Kisley [5-10, 210] will return separated his shoulder during last season’s at strongside linebacker while junior Jona- third game, at Station Camp. than Jenkins [5-11, 198] is back on the weak- “We should be able to give people matchup side. Sophomore Aaron Weist [6-1, 235] will problems with our quarterbacks, who bring rotate with both. different skill sets to table, but can be used Senior Will Richman [5-8, 195] will open effectively in the scheme,” Trey Perry said. at one hybrid, which is like a strong safety, With the change from the wing-T to the while senior Tavner Simmons [5-11, 175] re- spread, the fullback is a thing of the past. turns at another, at least for the time being Last year’s fullback, senior Kyle Mahler [5-5, as junior returning starter Justyce White 205] will platoon with junior Jahaur Jackson [6-1, 190] returns from an early-camp injury. [5-8, 195] at B-back, which is the primary Trey Perry said even when White returns, ball-carrying position. Junior Josh Williams Simmons will start somewhere. [6-0, 210], will be the H-back, which is a hy- Senior Matt Massey [6-2, 175] returns at brid of the fullback and tight end, which has one cornerback while classmate Thomas also been scrapped. Harmon [5-10, 180] started a few games at Haynes and junior Darius Lowery [5-10, the other. 190] will platoon in the slot. Junior Myles Senior Peyton Haynes [5-10, 180] returns Fisher [6-1, 170] will line up at the Z-receiver Kicker Hayes Foster [34] approaches the ball. Photo: George Page • Mt. Juliet News

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Mt. Juliet Christian Saints District-Class: East/Middle 1-A Head Coach: Dan Davis 2013 Record: 3-7 New coach, freshmen class aim to bring winning to MJCA 2014 SCHEDULE By Andy Reed Aug. 22. Whitwell 7 p.m. Mt. Juliet Christian’s freshmen enjoyed the school’s first- Sept. 5 at Middle TN Christian 7 p.m. ever undefeated football season as middle-schoolers a year Sept. 12 Oakdale 7 p.m. ago. Sept. 19 *Ezell-Harding 7 p.m. New varsity coach Dan Davis wants that group to translate the feeling of winning to the high school, which has never won Sept. 26 at Huntland 7 p.m. more than four games in a season since the program kicked Oct. 3 *at Friendship Christian 7 p.m. off in 2001. “This is going to be a group that changes the tide at MJCA,” Oct. 10 at Pickett County 7 p.m. said Davis, the Saints’ fifth head coach who is inheriting a Oct. 17 *King’s Academy 7 p.m. 3-7 team from Jake Roberts, who left to take an assistant’s Oct. 24 at Zion Christian 7 p.m. position at Karns High near Knoxville. “You have a few upper- classmen who are ready for something different, and winning Oct. 31 *Donelson Christian 7 p.m. sounds like a good idea. *East-Middle District 1-A game “It’s the right group of people at the right time.” But what is the right offense and defense for the Saints? “Your guess is as good as mine,” said Davis, who was work- Former Vanderbilt and NFL defensive back Brenard Wilson gives tips to Mt. Juliet ing as an assistant at Pearl-Cohn a year ago. “I’m just trying Christian’s receivers and DBs. Photo: George Page • Mt. Juliet News to find it out myself. “We’re still trying to figure what they can and can’t do.” Davis does have a veteran quarterback to trigger the offense. Senior left-hander Rik Vanmali [6-foot-1, 210 pounds] returns under center or in shotgun. Junior Race McLean [5-8, 170], sophomore Sam Easton [5- 10, 165] and senior Peyton Sloan [5-8, 170] will be in the backfield in whatever formation Davis ultimately decides on. Seniors Newman Ward [6-7, 180] and Landon Boyd [6-1, 165], junior Nate Green [6-1, 170] and freshman Preston Sloan [Peyton’s brother] will be the wideouts. Senior Michael Gallione [5-7, 185] will line up at the tight end or H-back po- sitions. “I like my back seven, my skill guys,” said Davis, who has between 25-29 players out. “I need more big guys, but most coaches are going to ask for those.” These are the big guys he has on the offensive line — cen- ter Christian Webster [5-11, 215], senior guard Miles Guidry [6-0, 215], junior guard Josiah Scott [6-2, 280], sophomore Michael Cammon [5-10, 190] and possibly freshman Reagan Ward [6-2, 280]. On defense, Ward and Cammon will be the ends and Web- ber and Scott the tackles. Guidry and Gallione will be the inside linebackers with Boyd and freshman Tristan Mathis [6-1, 160] on the outside. Easton and freshman Alex Pitman [6-0, 165] are expected to be the cornerbacks with Green the free safety. Boyd was handling the place-kicking and punting duties a week into fall practice. Davis said the adjustment from public-school Pearl-Cohn to private MJCA has gone well. “It’s been good,” he said. “We have really good kids. They show up everyday. They do what I ask.” New Mt. Juliet Christian coach Dan Davis talks to the offense. Photo: George Page • Mt. Juliet News

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Division: AFC South Head Coach: Ken Whisenhunt Tennessee Titans begin new era with new coach 2014 SCHEDULE Sept. 7 at Kansas City noon Sept. 14 Dallas noon By Terry McCormick Sept. 21 at Cincinnati noon Titaninsider.com Sept. 28 at Indianapolis noon Life begins anew for the Oct. 5 Cleveland noon Tennessee Titans this fall. Oct. 12 Jacksonville noon For the first time in 20 years, there is a completely Oct. 19 at Washington noon different approach to the Oct. 26 Houston noon franchise, as Ken Whisen- Nov. 9 at Baltimore noon hunt takes over as head coach, bringing with him new Nov. 17 Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. systems on both offense and Nov. 23 at Philadelphia noon defense. Nov. 30 at Houston noon For 17 years, dating back to the Houston Oilers days, Dec. 7 New York Giants noon Jeff Fisher was in charge, Dec. 14 New York Jets 3:05 p.m. and even after he left follow- ing the Titans’ collapse in Dec. 18 at Jacksonville 7:25 p.m. the 2010 season, many felt Dec. 28 Indianapolis noon that his replacement, Mike Munchak, was an extension of many of the things Fisher had Titans linemen Taylor Lewan [77], Michael Roos [71] and Lanier Coleman [76] listen to an assistant coach. done. After all, Mu nchak had been the offensive line coach Photo: Bobby Reynolds • The Lebanon Democrat for nearly the entire tenure of Fisher’s regime. But with Whisenhunt’s ar- rival comes a fresh approach. The former Arizona Cardinals head coach comes to Nash- ville, inheriting a team that has some pieces of the puzzle, but enters the season with plenty of questions and in dire need of a culture change after five straight years out of the playoffs. “I felt like the chemistry with this group of men was something that was build- ing on the positive side, but there’s so much yet that we have to determine,” Whisen- hunt said at the start of train- ing camp. “We have to go through adversity, that’s part of forging a team. I like the guys, I respect the amount of work that they put in, and if we can have a good camp, we’re certainly excited about the season.” Already, the players are taking notice, as new lead- ership in players like Ber- nard Pollard, Delanie Walker, Wesley Woodyard and Shaun Phillips has arrived in the past two years to help change that culture and teach some of the younger players what it takes to win. “It’s a different team now. It’s a different team in the fact that it’s different all the way around. You see this team in a positive direction, aimed in the right direction. The guys we’ve brought in the last two years, the coaching staff – all of this you can see where this team can go,” safety Michael Griffin said. Griffin, who has been a Titan his entire career, sees a completely different mindset Receiver Eric Ward [18] runs after catching a pass. Photo: Bobby Reynolds • The Lebanon Democrat from the players. “It’s a different mood when you come here. You’re just excited and ready to play a play, that’s when it becomes past two years (plus drafting because they brought in long- Morgan, who has played de- for the future at an inside po- football,” Griffin said. “(Be- really comfortable for me. As Taylor Lewan, who might not time Whisenhunt ally Ray fensive end for four seasons in sition. fore) you just had a lot of guys you’re calling the play, you’re even start as a first-round Horton to run a 3-4 defense, Tennessee. He has not played In the secondary, the one that had other things on their picturing the routes that you rookie). They jettisoned meaning that players like Der- from a two-point stance since true position battle to be minds. Other things were have downfield, and that’s Johnson and his $8 million rick Morgan and Kamerion his junior year at Georgia decided is between Coty more important. They were when I know I’m getting re- base salary in favor of more Wimbley are now lineback- Tech. Sensabaugh and Blidi Wreh- just happy to be here rather ally comfortable with what versatile running backs like ers rather than ends, and that “I feel like I can rush the Wilson at cornerback, re- Veteran quarterback Rik Vanmali practices hit timing passes. Photo: George Page • Mt. Juliet News than more happy to win foot- we’re doing,” Locker said. “I rookie Bishop Sankey and Jurrell Casey, who had 10.5 passer. That’s what I was placing Pro Bowl free agent feel with the majority of the ball games. That being said, free-agent pickup Dexter sacks as a 4-3 tackle, is now a brought in to do. I feel like I defection Alterraun Verner. the guys who are here (now) stuff we’ve put in, I can call it McCluster. Jackie Battle fig- five-technique end. can cover if need be,” Morgan The loser of that competition want to play football.” and I can see it before I even ures as both a tailback and a “A lot of times (pass) rush- said. “I’m still playing in the will still man the nickelback Gone are former first- get to the line of scrimmage.” fullback for Tennessee, while ing is about one-on-one rush, NFL. This is a great job. This rounders Chris Johnson and Locker is also asserting Leon Washington provides and it’s about beating the guy is a change-up, but something role. Jason McCourty is steady Kenny Britt as part of the himself as more of a leader insurance in addition to re- across from you. At the end of I’m definitely going to em- at the other corner spot, while process of the makeover in now, something that is neces- turning kicks. the day, I’ve got to do it from brace and work hard at.” Griffin and Pollard man the Whisenhunt’s image. Back is sary if he is to be the Titans At receiver Kendall Wright the inside or from the out- On the opposite side, Ka- safety positions, backed up by Jake Locker, who has one last on-field leader. continues to be a mainstay side.” merion Wimbley gets a new George Wilson and Daimion chance to stay healthy and “I think there’s a reason the after catching 94 passes a So far, Casey likes the 3-4 lease on life going back to Stafford. show the Titans he can be quarterback is asked to be a year ago, and Nate Washing- and said the Titans have been outside linebacker, a spot he There are even changes considered a franchise-type leader. That’s a role I’m ex- ton is a steady veteran still adjusting well. played in stops with Cleve- afoot on special teams where quarterback. cited about the opportunity capable of producing. The “I think it’s a great move. land and Oakland. Akeem Maikon Bonani and Travis Locker has shown flashes to embrace,” Locker said. wild-card is second-year pro Nobody has had a problem Ayers and situational rusher Coons will vie to replace Rob of that in his first three sea- “It hasn’t changed as far as Justin Hunter, who had only with it. I think we transition Shaun Phillips, a free agent Bironas as the Titans kicker, sons, but too much time the first time I talked to you 18 catches as a rookie, but very well. We’re executing, pickup, are the primary back- hoping to do well enough missed with injuries and too guys as far as going out and will get lots more opportuni- and now it’s just about going ups. Special teams ace Patrick to convince the team not to many system changes have letting my actions speak, but ties this year as the Titans out there and see how we play Bailey is also in that mix on bring in a veteran or camp cut kept him from fully grow- I do feel at this point, com- hope his production skyrock- in situations,” Casey said. the outside. from the outside. ing into that position. And ing into my fourth year, I’ve ets based on his ability to run In addition to Casey, Sam- On the inside, ex-Bronco Brett Kern is locked in as while the Titans took a late earned the respect of the guys and jump for the football. mie Hill will start at nose Wesley Woodyard starts on the punter, while Washing- flier on Zach Mettenberger in that locker room and I feel Delanie Walker had a solid tackle, while Ropati Pitoitua the strong side, while Zach ton, Marc Mariani and Mc- in the draft, the truth is, they like they’ll listen when I say first season in Tennessee and will man the other end posi- Brown, an outside linebacker Cluster are vying for the will sink or swim this season things and get the opportu- should build upon that, while tion. Other defensive linemen in the 4-3, starts on the weak- returner’s role. based up on the success of nity to pick and choose times Craig Stevens and Taylor in the mix include nose tackle side. Zaviar Gooden will push Locker, who is learning his to speak up a little more now Thompson, who caught five Al Woods, rookie end DaQuan Brown, who has occasionally As the Titans get ready third offensive scheme in four and be a little more vocal than passes between them a year Jones, veteran end Karl Klug found himself in the team’s for the 2014 season, there years. Not that he seems to I have been in the past.” ago, should both be used a and a pair of linemen who doghouse. Former mainstays are plenty of question marks mind, however, as he seems The makeover of the of- little more often in the pass- have been hurt early in camp Colin McCarthy (currently out and plenty of things yet to to feel Whisenhunt’s system fense continues beyond just ing game. – Mike Martin and Antonio with a shoulder injury) and be sorted out, but with a can be a good fit. a change in the system. The Defensively, fans won’t Johnson. Moise Fokou are fighting for new coach, new system and “For me, once you get the Titans have continued to readily recognize the Titans At linebacker, there will be roster spots against the likes new attitude, things may fi- verbiage and you’re able to rework the offensive line, defense when it takes the a big adjustment for former of rookie Avery Williamson, nally be back on the uptick in paint a picture when you call changing four-fifths of it the field for training camp. That’s first-round choice Derrick whom the Titans are high on Tennessee. Page 8 n GRIDIRON GUIDE 2014

Trousdale County Yellow Jackets District-Class: 8-A Head Coach: Kevin Creasy 2013 Record: 14-0 Defending champion Jackets won’t sneak up on teams this time 2014 SCHEDULE By Jerry Richmond Aug. 22 Macon County 7 p.m. For a team picked third in Aug. 29 Sycamore 7 p.m. District 8-A by sports writ- Sept. 5 *at Watertown 7 p.m. ers and second by coaches, Sept. 12 at Friendship Christian 7 p.m. the Trousdale County Yellow Jackets didn’t do too badly Sept. 19 *Goodpasture 7 p.m. for themselves last year. Sept. 26 at Gallatin 7 p.m. The Yellow Jackets went 14-0 and brought home an- Oct. 3 DeKalb County 7 p.m. other 2A state champion- Oct. 10 Loretto 7 p.m. ship, giving the school nine Oct. 17 *at Gordonsville 7 p.m. trophies now on display at 265 West McMurry. Oct. 30 *Red Boiling Springs 7 p.m. To go undefeated, *District 8-A game Trousdale County had to win a double-overtime game at Sycamore, block an extra point against Gallatin, re- cover from a 21-point third- Coach Kevin Creasy shows Trousdale County’s scout team the next play. quarter deficit at DeKalb Photo: Marie Corhern • Hartsville Vidette County, had to travel to Knoxville Grace in the semi- finals and come from behind against Adamsville in the BlueCross Bowl. County, Peabody, Mitchell said. “It is always harder to “The key to our success and Boyd-Buchanan with repeat. last year was getting a lot of Goodpasture and Oneida “We have been through it momentum early, having a tied for 10th. before. In ’09 it was a whole lot of good senior leadership “Last year we were kind of lot harder than ’08.” and having good followers a dark horse,” Creasy said. This year’s team will be that followed the lead of the “A lot of people were count- led by eight seniors who seniors,” coach Kevin Creasy ing us out and a lot of people have put together 31 wins said. “Then once we won a thought we were not very against only six losses in couple close ballgames our good. We were not on every- their previous three seasons. confidence got up a bit and body’s radar. The STAR Physical Ther- we played better than a lot “This year we know that apy 2A preseason all-state of people expected, might we are going to have a bulls- team includes three of those even played over our heads eye on our chest and every- seniors – running back Ke- a little bit a couple of games. body thinks they are playing nyon Harper [5-foot-11, But our guys played with a the state champion, even 192 pounds], tight end Seth lot of heart and a lot of guts.” though they are really not. Holder [6-3, 232] and de- Expectations always run The state champion team fensive back Zack Blackwell high in Trousdale County, was last year’s team.” [5-8, 160]. and those expectations The Jackets will try to re- Harper had 181 carries for are ramped up this year as peat as state champion for 1,800 yards and 27 touch- coaches from across the state the third time in school his- downs in 2013. He also have picked the Jackets No. tory. They won back-to-back caught 31 passes for 582 1 at the 2A level. Rounding titles in 1997 and ’98 and in yards and nine touchdowns, out the top 10 are Adams- 2008 and ’09. plus three special-team ville, Trinity Christian, Knox “We know we have our scores on two punt returns Grace, Huntingdon, Marion work cut out for us,” Creasy and a kickoff runback.

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Holder grabbed eight passes for been a bunch that have sat on 183 yards and three touchdowns their accomplishments from last last year. Defensively, he was cred- year. They continue to work and ited with 71 tackles, four sacks, have really hit the weight room three blocked extra points and two hard in the offseason. It has been blocked punts from his tackle spot. really impressive to see their As a junior, Blackwell rushed for weight room numbers jump and 837 yards and eight touchdowns becoming better football players and caught 11 passes for 133 all around.” yards and two more trips to the The District 8-A coaches have end zone. From his strong safety picked the Jackets to win their position he made 59 tackles while league. Gordonsville, Goodpas- coming up with two interceptions ture, Watertown and Red Boiling and a pair of fumble recoveries. Springs round out the anticipated The Jackets are also solid at order of finish. quarterback where three-year The Jackets will open at home starter Marquel Claiborne [5-11, in Week 0 with Macon County on 180] shows the way. He threw for Aug. 22 before playing host to Syc- 1,054 yards and 16 touchdowns amore the following week. They on 59-of-108 passing last year. will check out Watertown’s new He also ran for 386 yards and six facilities Sept. 3. Down the road touchdowns on 99 carries. a trip to the Wave Yard on Sept. “I am real happy with the se- 26 for Gallatin’s homecoming will niors,” Creasy said. “They haven’t draw lots of attention. Coach Kevin Creasy hands the ball to Jay Tubbs [2]. Photo: Marie Corhern • Hartsville Vidette

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Watertown Purple Tigers District-Class: 8-A Head Coach: Gavin Webster 2013 Record: 2-8 Young, but experienced Tigers enter new era on new campus 2014 SCHEDULE By Andy Reed Aug. 22 at Cascade 7 p.m. There will be a lot of ‘new’ for Aug. 29 Eagleville 7 p.m. the Watertown Purple Tigers Sept 5 *Trousdale Couny 7 p.m. this season. Sept. 12 at Oneida 6:30 p.m. New game field, new practice field, new fieldhouse, new locker Sept. 19 *at Red Boiling Springs 7 p.m. rooms, new weight room, new Sept. 26 Cannon County 7 p.m. campus. It is the first time the Purple Tigers have ever had a Oct. 3 *at Gordonsville 7 p.m. full-sized practice field and the Oct. 10 at Jo Byrns 7 p.m. first time they have a full field- house after more than 80 years Oct. 24 *Goodpasture 7 p.m. at the historic campus on West Oct. 30 Jackson County 7 p.m. Main Street. *District 8-A game “They got a lot of pride in it,” said Gavin Webster, who will enter his 10th season as head coach. “They’re proud of what tackle last year, on the left side and junior Mi- they have. The kids deserve it. chael Sexton [5-10, 215] on the right. Sopho- Everybody’s excited. more left tackle Rusty Staats [6-3, 235] saw “We’re trying to kick off some some playing time as a freshman. new traditions.” Joining them will be sophomore center Most of the players who will Bryson Watts [5-9, 205] and classmate Jona- break in those facilities this fall than Bentley [5-10, 255] at right tackle. won’t be new, but they will be Jennings will handle the kicking duties while young. Brown, whose absence was noticeably felt on “We’ve got a lot of experienced special teams, will be back at punter. kids, but they were freshmen Sophomore Brady Swann [4] has taken over quarterbacking duties for Watertown and 10th-year coach Gavin Webster [middle]. On defense, senior Robert Caruthers [6-2, last year,” said Webster, whose Photo: Andy Reed • The Lebanon Democrat 275] will return at an end with Sexton lining Tigers endured a 2-8 campaign up on the other side and sophomore Jesse in the final year behind the for- Cooper [5-10, 265] in between at nosetackle. mer Hedges. “We’re still young.” Grisham, Brown and Newcome will rotate at Watertown was expecting to be athlete. He played last year a little on defense to keep them as fresh as we can. two outside linebacker spots, which are really young at quarterback following the graduation and some receiver. He’s really come a long “Running back by committee.” standup defensive ends. Jennings, Turner and of longtime starter Ty Jobe, who signed with way for us. Fullbacks and tight ends tend to be similar junior Bosco Allocco [5-10, 185] will return to Tennessee Tech. Seth Price had looked very “I’ve been really pleased with his effort and in size and skills, thus it’s not unusual for play- the three inside linebacker spots. promising in a backup role as a freshman last what he’s been able to accomplish so far.” ers to switch from one of those positions to Scales and High, who saw a lot of action fall. But playing three sports at a high level [he Junior Luke Turner [6-2, 245] leads Water- the other. At Watertown, senior Cameron Jen- here last year, will be the cornerbacks and also stars on the Tiger basketball and baseball town’s two-back set. He’ll be joined by senior nings [5-10, 250] will line up at both as well as Swann, who also played a lot in the second- teams] may have been too much as he gave Austin Brown [5-9, 165], who was injured in at its hybrid, H-back. ary, will be the free safety. All are sophomores. up football before spring practice to focus on last season’s opener and didn’t return until Outside receivers will include senior Bran- “We’ve got a little speed,” Webster said. the other two. late in the year, and Vonte Bates [5-9, 165], don George [5-10, 185], sophomore Devin “May not be the fastest team we’ve had, but But classmate Brady Swann, who played part of a strong class of sophomores in a back- High [5-10, 170], junior Skylar Scales [5-10, it’s deceiving speed. receiver and defensive end as a freshman, ap- field rotation. 175], senior Kendall Newcome [5-11, 175], ju- “They’re hard workers, good attitudes. pears to be picking up where Price left off, at “I’m expecting Brown and Turner and Bates nior Zac Grisham [6-0, 180] and senior Tucker They’re buying into the team concept. They least based on early preseason workouts. to carry this team,” Webster said. “We’re try- Vaught [6-0, 180]. know it takes more than one person to win a “He’s come a long way,” Webster said of the ing to spread the wealth back there. Brown Up front, Watertown has veteran guards in football game. They don’t care who gets the 6-foot-1, 175-pound Swann. “Brady’s a good and Bates play a lot of defense, so we’re trying senior Jake French [5-10, 190], who started at glory as long as we get the W.”

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Wilson Central Wildcats District-Class: 9-AAA Head Coach: Brad Dedman 2013 Record: 6-5 Wildcats bring size to 2014 table 2014 SCHEDULE

By Andy Reed Junior Adam Smiley [5-11, 230] will replace 185], Hunter Wilson [5-10, 170] and Comer at center. Junior Cody MacLennon Weston Rountree [6-2, 215] will al- Aug. 22 *Henderson 7 p.m. Football has become more and more a [5-11, 210] will be the left guard and senior ternate at two wingback spots. Aug. 29 LaVergne 7 p.m. game of speed through the years. But it’s al- Bryson Kelley [6-3, 260] the right tackle. Se- On the outside, seniors Blake Lea Sept. 5 *Portland 7 p.m. ways been a game of size. nior Zack Dover [6-3, 230] returns size to tight [6-0, 175] and Anthony Dobson [6-1, And Wilson County has plenty of size as end. 190] return to wide receiver where Sept. 12 Cleveland 7 p.m. Brad Dedman begins his fifth season, which “It’s probably the biggest line we’ve had they will be joined by sophomore Sept. 19 *Mt. Juliet 7 p.m. will surpass his predecessor, Traye Aric, as around Wilson Central in a long time,” Ded- Spencer Welch [6-0, 165] and senior the longest-tenured Wildcat head coach as man said. “Coming out of spring, we thought Peyton Muncy [6-0, 170]. Sept. 26 at Dickson County 7 p.m. the school begins its 14th year of operation. we could have a lot of potential there.” “We’ve got some speed,” Dedman Oct. 3 *at Station Camp 7 p.m. Incidentally, following a stint at Portland, Aric The size will transfer to the defensive front said of the skill players. “We’ve got Oct. 10 *at Beech 7 p.m. is back on the WCHS staff as offensive line as well where Dover and Kelley will be the to find ways to get guys the ball in coach. ends. Senior Dillon Smith [6-0, 260] will be a space and let them do what they do.” Oct. 24 *at Lebanon 7 p.m. “We’re probably bigger than we’ve been three-year starter at tackle where he will line Back on defense, two starters re- Oct. 31 *at Gallatin 7 p.m. since I’ve been the head coach,” said Ded- up next to classmate Evan Juhnke [6-3, 270], turn at linebacker – Rountree on the *District 9-AAA game man, whose Wildcats are coming off a 6-5 who endured a knee injury last year. weak side and Hunter Wilson on the season in 2013. “We’ve got to take advantage There will be some retooling with the of- outside. Senior Alan Lewis [6-0, 220] of our size and mobility.” fensive skill players. Quarterback Jordan will join them on the inside. As with most teams, the size is centered Roundtree has graduated and wide receiver In the secondary, Osborne is back around the front line where junior Brandon Gabe Angel, a highly-recruited junior, has as the weak safety and senior L.J. ers can make plays.” Bennett [6-foot-3, 260 pounds] returns at transferred to Cookeville. Lytle [6-2, 170] at a corner. They will be On special teams, Central has enjoyed the left tackle. Alex Comer [6-2, 250], a starter Senior Cody Ray [5-10, 170] will be the new joined by Dobson at free safety and either Lea talents of Jackson Reddick and Brad Cavana- at center last year as a sophomore, will slide quarterback. Senior D’Sean Osborne [5-10, or senior Louie Martin [6-1, 180] at the other ugh in recent years. Now sophomores Adam over to right guard when he returns from a 180] returns at fullback and will be backed up corner. Williams and James Graham are looking to knee injury, which is projected to be in time by junior Jordan Wilson [6-0, 180]. Seniors “Defensively, we’re bigger inside,” Dedman extend the tradition. Ray saw some punting for Week 0 against Hendersonville. Dakivian Moore [6-0, 185], Justin Lee [6-0, said. “We got to maintain blocks so lineback- action last year..

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Tennessee Volunteers Conference: SEC Head Coach: Butch Jones 2013 Record: 5-7 Johnson comfortable showing the way to Vols’ young linebackers 2014 SCHEDULE By Patrick Brown Aug. 31 vs. Utah State 6 p.m. Chattanooga Times Free Press Sept. 6 vs. Arkansas State 11 a.m. As Tennessee’s menacing middle lineback- Sept. 13 at Oklahoma 7 p.m. er, A.J. Johnson already generates a fairly imposing shadow. Sept. 27 at Georgia TBD The senior’s silhouette has been a little bit Oct. 4 vs. Florida TBD bigger this month, though. Johnson is the lone proven veteran among Oct. 11 vs. Chattanooga TBD the Volunteers’ young linebackers, and the Oct. 18 at Ole Miss TBD likes of freshman Dillon Bates, Elliott Berry and Gavin Bryant have made sure they’re Oct. 25 vs. Alabama TBD never too far from one of Tennessee’s undis- Nov. 1 at South Carolina TBD puted team leaders. And that’s just fine with the 6-foot-2, Nov. 15 vs. Kentucky TBD 245-pound two-time All-SEC selection. “I’m a senior, and I’m a leader of the team,” Johnson said last week. “That’s what they’re supposed to do. They’re supposed to look up The move also makes Johnson lead from to me and see how it goes. afar, and Jones, who likes to say he wants “If I’m on the sideline, I’m going to be to see “player-led teams,” noted after one jumping up and down, making sure we’re practice this month how pleased he was that staying hyped. If somebody’s not jumping Johnson rallied Tennessee’s defense midway up and down, they can look at me and say, through the practice. ‘Oh, he’s jumping up and down and staying Johnson started as a freshman, so he can hyped, I think I need to be doing that.’ That’s relate to Bates and Berry, two freshmen who the role that a leader should do.” figure to play prominent early roles for Ten- Second-year Tennessee coach Butch Jones nessee’s defense, and it’s clear from talking said earlier in the Vols’ training camp that to the Vols’ other linebackers how much re- Bates is “always finding” Johnson in team spect they have for him. meetings or during practice, and Johnson “I know I can look to A.J. when I need to be said he’s had Bryant for a roommate during in line,” Reeves-Maybin said. “It’s kind of a camp. veteran feel, but I feel like a young guy when “He’s always energetic, he’s always on I’m talking to A.J. the field, and he’s always involved in some- “Knowing he’s right there beside me just thing,” Bates said. “Whenever a big play hap- makes me elevate my game to a whole new pens, he runs after the person and congratu- level, because I know when I’m beside him, I lates them. He keeps them accountable. can’t let him down because he’s not going to “In the meeting room, he’ll turn around let me down.” and talk to you about what you messed up on and really talk to you and look after you and Tennessee tidbits what you’re doing. He’s a big help, and he’s After canceling Sunday afternoon’s previ- really a great asset to this team.” ously scheduled practice, the Vols will re- The Vols need Johnson to be more disrup- N.C. State quarterback Mike Glennon (8) looks to pass as Tennessee’s A.J. Johnson pressures him during the first half turn to Haslam Field today before breaking tive on the field this season and help fill a in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in 2012 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Tennessee won 35-21. Tuesday and Wednesday, when fall semester leadership void both on and off it, and it’s Photo: Ethan Hyman • Raleigh News & Observer • MCT classes start. ... Jones said following Saturday probably helped Johnson that he’s had a night’s open practice the Vols would know few younger linebackers, sophomores Jalen more about defensive tackle Trevarris Sauls- Reeves-Maybin and Kenny Bynum included, berry’s left leg injury on Sunday, and a full in practices and meetings with him. him and let him know, ‘You should do this,’ in Saturday night’s open scrimmage. update is expected after today’s practice. ... “I’m just trying to show them the way,” or, ‘You shouldn’t do that.’” “There’s a lot of young guys who (have Receivers Vic Wharton and Johnathon John- Johnson said. “By me going my hardest, With so much youth at linebacker, Ten- never) played college football,” Johnson said, son missed the practice, and Johnson wore they can see how it’s done, and they can nessee has picked its spots with Johnson “and they’re going to need the most reps a boot on his left foot. ... As expected, De- learn the plays. Gavin comes up to me and throughout preseason practice. He was ba- they can get in the scrimmages and out here fensive end Curt Maggitt (ankle) also didn’t asks me questions about a play. Just yester- sically held out of the Vols’ first preseason in practice. They need the most reps they participate on Saturday night, and offensive day, he was coming up to me and asking me scrimmage and, after participating in most of can get so they can get prepared to play in a tackle Dontavius Blair missed most of it after about six or seven plays. I’m able to talk to the second scrimmage, got an early night off game.” being shaken up early in practice.

Vanderbilt Commodores Conference: SEC Head Coach: Derek Mason 2013 Record: 9-4 The Vanderbilt Commodores names its co-captains 2014 SCHEDULE

Staff Reports Aug. 28 vs. Temple 8:15 p.m. NASHVILLE – Vander- Sept. 6 vs. Ole Miss 3:30 p.m. bilt returning starters Joe Sept. 13 vs. Massachusetts 11:00 a.m. Townsend (senior, cen- ter), Kyle Woestmann (senior, Sept. 20 vs. South Carolina TBD outside linebacker) and An- Sept. 27 at Kentucky TBD drew East (senior, snapper) were elected co-captains Oct. 4 at Georgia TBD for the upcoming season. Oct. 11 vs. Charleston Southern TBD Head coach Derek Mason an- nounced the team’s three Oct. 25 at Missouri TBD new captains Monday. Nov. 1 vs. Old Dominion TBD The staff will announce a fourth Commodore to Nov. 8 vs. Florida TBD join East, Townsend and Woestmann prior to each game of the 2014 season. East, a native of Indianapolis, civil engineering degree last May and is cur- will serve as special teams’ rently enrolled in postgraduate studies at Van- captain for the second con- derbilt’s Owen School of Management. He is secutive season. This marks one of the team’s most active participants in the first year that either community service efforts around Nashville. Townsend, from Hender- Townsend has 22 total starts, most among ac- sonville, or Woestmann, of tive Commodores, entering his final season. All Marietta, Ga., have served of his starts have come at the center position. as a Commodore captain. This summer, Townsend was named as a pre- Mason said East, Townsend season candidate for the Rimington Trophy, and Woestmann were given each year to the nation’s top center. elected in a recent ballot Woestmann, who started every game last year by Vanderbilt teammates. at defensive end, is expected to start at outside “I’m pleased for all three of linebacker in Mason’s new 3-4 defensive scheme. these players. These men Woestmann ranks as the Commodores’ active stepped forward as team leader with 12 quarterback sacks and 15 tackles leaders during the summer for loss. He also ranks second on the team in ca- workouts and in (preseason) reer tackles. camp,” the head coach said. East is a three-year starter for the Commodores, and re- garded as one of the nation’s most versatile snappers. He Vanderbilt defensive end Kyle Woestmann (92) hits N.C. has handled virtually every State quarterback Mike Glennon (8), causing him to fumble snap on conversion and punt during the second half of N.C. State’s 38-24 loss to Vander- units since arriving on campus. bilt in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at East also stands out off the LP Field in Nashville in 2012. field. He graduated with a Photo: Ethan Hyman • Raleigh News & Observer • MCT Page 13 n GRIDIRON GUIDE 2014 Sharing Knowledge, Entertainment, and Enjoyment

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