2022 Team Preview: Spring-Ford Rams (1)

Written by: David Mika on Friday, August 5th, 2022. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Chad Brubaker

Assistant Coaches:
Jim Mich, Jr. – Defensive Coordinator / Safeties
Chuck Nesley – Defensive Tackles
Steve Schein – Linebackers
Steve Moyer – Corners
Steve Entenman – Defensive Ends
Chad Strickler – Offensive Line / Run Game Coordinator
Gary Rhodenbaugh – Running Backs
Jim Algeo – Wide Receivers
Ian MacMillan – Kickers

Team Name: Spring-Ford Rams

2021 Record: 6-5

Stadium: McNelly Stadium

District: District 1

Class: AAAAAA

League: Pioneer Athletic Conference – Liberty Division

Key Starters Lost:
Cole Turner
Ryan Freed
Kolten Kqira
Carson Bogdan
Payton West
JSeth Owens
Ryan Horvath
Harry Adieyefeh, Jr.
Gavin Shafer
Donnie Nicoline
Ian Harvie

Offensive Starters Returning: (7)
Sr. TE Zach Zollers, 6’2, 215
So. QB Matt Zollers, 6’3, 195
Sr. ATH Gage Swanger, 5’10, 190
Jr. OL Owen Norman, 6’2, 240
Jr. OL Luke Ellor, 6’1, 260
Sr. OL Ryan Shaner, 6’0 240
Sr. OL Mike Scalia, 6’0 250

Defensive Starters Returning: (6)
Sr. DE/OLB Zach Zollers, 6’2, 215
Sr. S Gage Swanger, 5’10, 190
Sr. DL Luke Pajovich, 5’8, 185
Sr. LB Will Fish, 5’10, 190
Jr. LB Mike Bendowski, 5’11, 205
Jr. DL Evan Strzeminski, 6’2, 265

Special Team Starters Returning: (3)
Jr. K Liam McGarvey, 6’0, 155
Sr. P Jake Reigh, 5’10, 175
Sr. K Sam Herman, 6’0, 150

Key Newcomers:
Jr. WR/DB Belal Abdelrahman, 6’2, 165
Jr. WR/DB Chris Brittingham, 5’9, 155
Sr. WR/SS Kevin Canuso, 6’1, 170
Sr. DE Mike Corisdeo, 6’0, 185
So. QB/DB Anthony Early, 6’0, 160
Sr. WR AJ Folino, 6’1, 160
Sr. TE/DE Brandon Gass, 6’1, 235
Jr. OL/DL Jeremy Heflin, 6’1, 250
Fr. TE/DE Ryan Kerchner, 6’5, 225
Sr. OL/DL Ayden Kling, 5’10, 195
So. WR/DB Jordan Marsilio, 6’0, 170
Fr. OL/DL AJ Moyer, 6’4, 290
So. DL Bryce Roberts, 6’0, 255
Sr. WR Ali Safa, 5’10, 185
Jr. WR/DB Mason Scott, 6’1, 165
Jr. TE/LB Tanay Shankar, 6’0, 195
So. RB/DB Shane Lewis, 5’10, 150
Jr. OL/DL Evan Strezemski, 6’2, 265
Sr. OL/DL Colin Sweeney, 6’4, 245
Sr. DE Franny Undercuffler, 5’10, 190
Sr. DB Travell Wellons, 5’9, 150
Sr. OL/DL Dan Winters, 5’9, 240
Sr. WR/OLB Matt Yurko, 5’11, 190

2021 Returning Player Stats:
Matt Zollers
Offense:
Passing:
40 of 70 completions
536 Yards
57%
7 TD
3 INTs

Zach Zollers
Offense:
Receiving:
45 catches
616 Yds
13.7 Avg
9 TDs
Defense:
40 Solos
8 TFL
6 Sacks
14 Hurries

Gage Swanger
Offense:
Receiving:
21 catches
400 Yds
19.0 Avg
6 TDs
Special Teams:
2 KOR TDs
Defense:
19 Solos
2 Int

Jake Reigh
Special Teams
9 Punts
33.1 Avg

Will Fish
Defense:
61 Solos
11 TFL

Mike Bendowski
Defense:
40 Solos
5 TFL
1 Int

Luke Pajovich
Defense:
24 Solos
9 TFL
1 Sack
3 Hurries

Franny Undercuffler
Defense:
14 Solos
3 TFL

Evan Strzeminski
Defense:
14 Solos
3 TFL

2022 Offensive Outlook: “We feel that we finally have some offensive line depth, returning 4 starters (Ryan Shaner – C, Mike Scalia – G, Owen Norman – RT, and Luke Ellor, who may move to LT) and others who will challenge them. This offensive line depth was lacking the past few years. We have to replace our RB, which may be by committee, with Gage Swanger, who will also play WR, and Will Fish. We think that we may be able to move Zach Zollers to WR full-time with some depth at TE. We have some promising WRs (Belal Abdelrahmen, Mason Scott, AJ Folino, among others). This summer will be critical, as they lack game experience. Matt Zollers, who started 1 game as a freshman and split time into 5 other games, will return as our starting QB.”

2022 Defensive Outlook:  “We have key returnees at each level of the defense, but will have to replace 3 starters in the defensive backfield. Gage Swanger returns at S. Travell Wellons, Jake Reigh, Kevin Canuso, and Shane Lewis will compete for the other DB positions. At LB, Will Fish and Mike Bendowski return. Seniors Matt Yurko, among others, will compete for the 3rd spot. Luke Pajovich, Evan Strzeminski, and Zach Zollers return on the defensive line. Franny Undercuffler, Brandon Gass, and some underclassmen will compete for the remaining spot.”

2022 Special Teams Outlook:  “Jake Reigh, who handled the punting duties, and Sam Herman and Liam McGarvey will compete for the kicking spot.”

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