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2020 Team Previews: Pottsville Crimson Tide (11)

Written by: David Mika on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

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Head Coach: Tom McGeoy

Assistant Coaches: Rusty Yost, Rob Shaffer, Jamie O’Brien, Pete McDonald, Pete Kalinich, Tony Barone, Kurt Eroh

Team Name: Pottsville Crimson Tide

2019 Record: 11-3 District 11 4A Champs

Key Starters lost: Damon Yost, Kevin Schenk, Mason Barnes, Daulton Mates, Kevin DiCello, Joe Ferraro, Lucas Drum, Chris Wallace

Offensive Starters Returning: (1) SR RB Bobby Walchak 6-1 200

Defensive Starters Returning: (2) SR LB Bobby Walchak 6-1 200 SR NG Adam Stock 6-0 285

Special Team Starters Returning: (1) JR Place Kicker Raeff DiCello 5-9 170 SR Long snapper JR Reed 5-10 185

Key Newcomers: JR WR/DB Raeff DiCello 5-9 170, JR RB/LB Travontai Davis 5-9 180, JR QB/DB Jazce Snowell 6-1 185, SR QB/LB Pat Yoder 6-2 190, SR LB JR Reed 5-10 185, SR OT/DT Dave Cook 6-1 215, SO WR/DE Joey Palko 6-2, 190, JR FB/LB Amari Dunn 5-10 185, JR SS/WR Jason Fermaintt 6-0 185

D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects: Bobby Walchak

2020 Outlook:

Offense: With only 1 returning starter it will be a whole new look on offense for us this year. I really think we have some skill players that could have great seasons. For us it will be how fast can our Offensive Line come together and play consistent football.

Defense: 2 starters back but I feel like we have a lot of size and speed on defense which will help us make up for our lack of experience.

Special Team: We have a very good place kicker, snapper, and holder coming back which should make our kicking game successful. Also we have plenty of speedy guys we can use to give us an edge on special teams.