OUTLOOK 2009
2008 record: 2-6
Offensive look: Wing-T
Defensive look: 5-3
Returning starters: 5 (offense); 5 (defense)
Last playoff appearance: 2005
Overall record last five years: 12-34
Speed merchant: RB/DB Trey Blackson (5-10, 170, sr.) “may not be the fastest in a 40 but he is a slasher when he has the ball in his hands,” Hubert said.
Powerhouse performer: OL/DL Chris McNair (6-0, 195, sr.) “is the guy on our team who can deliver the most punishment on either side of the ball,” Hubert said.
Blue collar special: OL/DL Ryan Torres (5-10, 165, sr.) “is an offensive guard. He is reliable and hard working and always seems to be where he is supposed to be. [He is] the kind of guy you would want working for you. Ryan leads by example,” Hubert said.
Other key returners: WR Masaki Omura (6-2, 175, sr.); RB/DB Esserin Jones (5-10, 175, jr.); QB Chase King (5-10, 170, jr.)
Promising newcomers: TE/DE Rodderick Mitchell (6-1, 175, jr.); OL/DL Anthony Tagliabue (5-9, 185, jr. transfer from Camp Lejeune, N.C.)
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