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Could 2007 go down as the year of change for
the Edinboro football team? Some of the changes are a given, as
the Fighting Scots will begin the season playing at a
newly-renovated Sox Harrison Stadium. No longer will rain and snow
turn the playing field into a slippery mess, as Sportexe, an
artificial playing surface, should be installed by the time
Edinboro hosts West Chester on September 1 in its season opener.
In addition, now adorning the skyline of Sox Harrison Stadium are
four light poles, ready to illuminate the new playing surface.
Some of the changes actually took place a year
ago, when Scott Browning, an assistant coach for twenty years,
took over as the head coach.
Browning stamped the Boro with his own
trademark, including a return to many of the traditions inherent
during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. But most importantly,
he made sure that one thing didn’t change – winning. The
Fighting Scots finished with a 6-5 record, making it four straight
winning seasons. Browning won more games than any first-year coach
at Edinboro.
Browning is confident his 2007 Boro edition can
continue that winning trend. But it certainly won’t be easy. “I
think we can contend for the PSAC title,” he commented. “Our
first goal, after going through last year, is to have a winning
record. If we can come together as a football team early on, we
can be a contender.”
Browning’s excitement is based on the
return of 28 letterwinners, including nine starters on offense.
However, it’s tempered by the need to replace six starters on
a defense which once again ranked among the best in the PSAC and
Division II. That includes the loss of the heart of the defense in
three-time All-PSAC West noseguard A.J. Cousins, All-American Ben
Stroup, the PSAC West Defensive Player of the Year, and his
linebacking partners, Dave Jazenski and Jim Soltis.
Let’s get back to that talk about change.
While many familiar faces are gone on defense, and it will
definitely have a new appearance, it’s the offense that spurs
the talk of a new look.
With the offense struggling to maintain a
ground game and the Fighting Scots in the throes of a mid-season
offensive slump, Browning and offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich
turned redshirt freshman quarterback Trevor Harris loose, with
record-setting results.
Taking into account the second half and
overtime session of a 24-21 overtime loss at Slippery Rock, plus
wins over Shippensburg and Lock Haven, Harris threw for an
astounding 1,048 yards and 11 TDs in two-and-a-half games. He set
a school record with 437 yards through the air against
Shippensburg as the Boro rang up 54 points, then came back with
353 yards, tied for the third-highest single-game total, to lead
Edinboro to 51 points in the season finale at Lock Haven. It
marked the first time Edinboro had posted 50-or-more points in
back-to-back games since 1994.
Now the Edinboro offense isn’t likely to
be compared with the pass-happy attacks of Texas Tech and Hawaii.
Browning, a disciple of Ohio State and Woody Hayes football, is
still a firm believer in a strong ground game.
“You have to be able to run the
football, and you have to be able to stop the run if you’re
going to win,” Browning assessed. “You have to control
the line of scrimmage.”
Edinboro averaged a mere 106.4 ypg. rushing, a
figure which ranked 11th in the PSAC. The Fighting Scots ran for
100 or more yards just five times, and only twice in the final
seven games. In addition, after leading the PSAC the last two
seasons in fewest sacks allowed, the offensive line ranked last in
the PSAC a year ago, allowing 33 sacks.
The defense, though, certainly lived up to
Browning’s expectations once again. While leading the PSAC in
rushing defense for the second straight year, giving up just 70.5
ypg., the Fighting Scots were third in Division II. They also
finished first in the conference in total defense (261.1 ypg.) and
third in scoring defense (15.6 ppg.).
After facing what Browning considered to be as
tough a schedule since he had been at Edinboro in 2006, the 2007
slate doesn’t provide much of a letup. It all begins on
Saturday, September 1 when the Fighting Scots entertain a tough
West Chester team looking for more than a little bit of revenge.
The Golden Rams no doubt remember last year’s 28-14 loss to
Edinboro in the season opener. It also marked West Chester’s
unveiling of its new artificial surface. Now the Golden Rams, who
went on to finish with a 9-4 record and reach the NCAA Playoffs,
have a chance to return the favor.
West Chester is one of four teams on the
schedule ranked in the Division II preseason polls. The Golden
Rams are ranked 11th by Lindy’s and 16th by Street &
Smith’s. On September 15 the Fighting Scots travel to
Bloomsburg to face a Huskies team which was 12-2 a year ago and
reached the NCAA semifinals. Bloomsburg is ranked fifth by Lindy’s
and tenth by Street & Smith’s. Later in the year the
Fighting Scots face back-to-back road weekends against PSAC West
rivals Indiana(Pa.) (8-2) and California(Pa.) (8-3). IUP is ranked
tenth by Lindy’s, while the Vulcans are 24th in Street &
Smith’s poll, one spot ahead of the Fighting Scots.
In addition, the Fighting Scots conclude the
regular season against a Slippery Rock team which has 18 starters
back from a team that was 7-4. And while East Stroudsburg is
finally off the Boro schedule, this year the Fighting Scots pick
up an improving Kutztown team which Browning compares favorably to
East Stroudsburg several years ago.
Finally, the Fighting Scots once again have the
rare pleasure of playing in three Homecoming games, in addition to
their own which will come against Lock Haven on October 6. That
begins a stretch of three straight contests against teams
celebrating Homecoming. It starts with Indiana(Pa.) on October 13,
followed by Cal’s Homecoming on October 20, and concluding
with Kutztown’s on October 27.
Offense
A year ago it was noted that the team’s
success could well depend on the identity the offense took.
Browning sought to emphasize the rushing attack while breaking in
redshirt freshman quarterback Trevor Harris.
It looked like a wise decision as the Fighting
Scots rode the rushing attack to wins in three of their first four
games. But they would top the 100-yard mark just two more times in
seven games.
Thus the reliance on the aerial game in the
final stages of the season. Browning recognizes that Harris may
well be a rare talent who will no doubt continue to set records in
his next three years. Factor in an offensive line that
underachieved a year ago, and it will be interesting to see how
the 2007 offense evolves.
“On offense we have more
experience than we had last year,” Browning pointed out. “We
lose two key players in Chris Kaczor and Ryan Valasek. We have
some young players who can step up and fill those voids. I feel
more comfortable with Trevor Harris having a year under his belt.”
Browning also looks for a renewed effort from
the players up front. “We have three seniors up front in Mike
Mills, Andy Young and tight end Kyle Witucki. They provide us
leadership that can be very valuable”.
Unlike the past few years, when an experienced
defense gave the offense a chance to develop, in all likelihood
the offense will need to carry the defense early on. With that in
mind, Edinboro will need the offense to avoid the type of slump it
endured in 2006, when the Fighting Scots suffered back-to-back
shutouts at home against California(Pa.) and East Stroudsburg.
When it was all said and done, Edinboro
averaged 25.4 ppg., good for eighth in the PSAC, but jumped up to
second in the conference in passing offense at 235.2 ypg.
Of course, should the offense pick up where it
left off, with back-to-back 50-point games, Edinboro fans could
enjoy one of the most exciting seasons in Boro history.
Quarterback
Trevor Harris made quite an impression in his
first season as the starting quarterback. A highly-touted recruit,
he did not disappoint, earning second team All-PSAC West honors
and being named the PSAC West Rookie of the Year.
The 6’3”, 205 lb. sophomore completed
192 of 313 passes for 2,547 yards, all school records. He tossed
20 touchdowns while throwing just seven interceptions, and three
of those came in the loss to East Stroudsburg. He also set the
school record for total offense with 2,493 yards. Harris finished
16th in Division II in passing yards per game, 21st in passing
efficiency, and 27th in total offense.
It’s not just about the numbers with
Harris, however. He possesses all the intangibles, including
outstanding leadership skills and a great grasp for the game.
He’s backed by Joe Wanson, a 6’3”,
200 lb. sophomore who saw limited action a year ago as Harris’
backup, but impressed the coaching staff with his grasp of the
offense.
Bill Schneider also returns. Like Wanson,
Schneider had a solid spring. A 6’0”, 192 lb. senior who
joined the Fighting Scots a year ago after previously attending
Grove City, his biggest value comes as the holder on placements,
where he was outstanding a year ago.
Running Back
Last year the running back position was
considered a question mark entering the season. The same is true
this season, as well. That’s not to say there aren’t
several options.
For starters, there’s Houston Brown, who a
year ago as a true freshman played the first seven games at
cornerback, starting the last six. The 5’9”, 196 lb.
sophomore was moved to tailback in week number eight and proceeded
to rush for 157 yards on 34 carries against Clarion. Brown
finished with 414 yards and 7 TDs on 85 carries while playing just
four games at tailback. In fact, he was so impressive he was a
second team All-PSAC West selection.
Ulysee “Spud” Davis began as the
starting tailback, and put together a pair of 100-yard games in
his first four outings. But injuries caught up to him, and he
finished with a team-leading 483 yards on 130 rushes, with 7 TDs,
while missing two games due to injuries. The 5’9”, 190
lb. junior will be right in the thick of things after a strong
spring. He enters the season ranked 19th in career rushing with
1,222 yards.
Chaz Cobbs is a third returning tailback, but
his season is in question due to offseason surgery. A 5’10”,
202 lb. junior, Cobbs had 294 yards on 59 carries, including a
100-yard effort against West Chester.
A wildcard could be junior college transfer
Jamell Dennis. A 6’0”, 225 lb. sophomore, Dennis carried
nine times for 63 yards at Erie(NY) Community College last year.
The Edinboro offense has evolved in recent
years into more of a spread attack, with the fullback used
infrequently. When the Fighting Scots do call on a lead blocker,
it will be Caleb Mayer. A 6’0”, 221 lb. senior, Mayer is
a converted linebacker who in his first season with the Fighting
Scots started four times. He did not carry the ball, but caught 8
passes for 68 yards.
Senior Justin Olney (5’11”, 240 lbs.)
has seen plenty of action in the past, but saw most of his action
on special teams a year ago. Jimmy Doran, a 5’10”, 226
lb. sophomore, provides further depth. Doran played a year ago at
Mansfield, where he played in ten games.
Browning on the Backfield: “We
are probably in as good a position as we’ve been in for quite
some time at quarterback. Trevor Harris is everything we thought
he would be when we recruited him, and he still has room to grow.
Joe Wanson proved this spring he can step in and get the job done.
As for the running back position, we have some guys who need to
come through. They’re young and talented. I think this is a
position where we could see a recruit or two make a difference.”
Receivers
The Fighting Scots must replace Ryan Valasek, a
diminutive wide receiver who enjoyed one of the best seasons ever
by a Boro receiver. He finished with 64 catches for 1,032 yards
and 10 TDs while earning first team All-PSAC West honors.
That’s a lot of production to replace.
Upon completion of spring drills, it was apparent that no one may
put up those types of statistics, but there is strength in
numbers.
Rich Cerro and Ryan Rybicki are the top
returning wide receivers. Cerro is similar in size to Valasek at 5’9”,
186 lbs. The junior was in his first season at Edinboro after
playing a season at Clarion. He finished third on the team in
receiving with 27 catches for 428 yards and 3 TDs. That included a
7-reception, 182-yard effort against Shippensburg. He is very
valuable both as a receiver and return man. Rybicki is a 6’3”,
214 lb. junior who came on strong to finish with 24 catches for
309 yards.
In three wide receiver sets, newcomer Jeremy
Burr is the likely starter. He and another newcomer, Ben Swank,
are in the physical mold of Valasek. Burr is a 5’9”, 171
lb. junior who played two seasons at Erie(NY) Community College.
His numbers at ECC were modest (18 catches for 249 yards), but he
joined the Fighting Scots in January and had an opportunity to
participate in spring drills. He proceeded to impress the coaching
staff with his toughness and speed, not to mention how quickly he
picked up the offense.
Swank, a 5’9”, 191 lb. transfer from
the Naval Academy Prep School, is the son of Edinboro women’s
basketball coach Stan Swank. Like Cerro, he joined the Fighting
Scots in January and had a good spring. He is still picking up the
nuances of wide receiver after player quarterback and defensive
back at nearby General McLane High School.
Returnees Michael Griggs, Stefan English, and
Nick Marino will also look for playing time at wideout. Griggs is
in his third year at Edinboro, but has yet to play. A 5’11”,
179 lb. sophomore known for his speed, he redshirted in 2005, had
a strong spring in 2006 to put himself in position for playing
time, but then missed the season with an injury. English and
Marino are redshirt freshman. Marino moved to wide receiver in the
spring after playing safety.
Charles Dampare and Gary Nolen are also in the
mix. Dampare is a lanky 6’3”, 166 lb. junior who
transferred to Edinboro from Fairmont State after the first
semester. He caught one pass for 15 yards at Fairmont State in
2006. Nolen is a 5’10”, 159 lb. redshirt freshman who
joined the Scots during the 2006 campaign.
In Kyle Witucki the Fighting Scots possess one
of the best tight ends in Division II. A 6’4”, 249 lb.
senior, Witucki finished as the second-leading receiver with 31
catches for 455 yards and 5 TDs. That was good enough to earn
first team All-PSAC West honors, and he was later selected as a
second team Daktronics All-American along with landing on the
honorable mention teams of D2Football.com and Football Gazette. He
is a Lindy’s 2007 preseason All-American.
Brad Gossett and Chris Bess should also see
plenty of time as Edinboro’s multiple offense features
numerous two and even three tight end sets. Gossett is a 6’4”,
255 lb. sophomore with a lot of ability, but is still very raw at
the position after playing quarterback in high school. He had 12
catches for 88 yards. His development may have been slowed
somewhat by an injury which forced him to miss spring ball.
That injury gave Bess a chance to show what he
could do, and the sophomore definitely caught the coach’s
attention. At 6’1”, 257 lbs., Bess was a little small
for defensive tackle, where he played while redshirting in 2006.
But he displayed plenty of athleticism after joining the men’s
basketball team.
Gannon transfer Denayne Dixon could figure in
the mix, as well. The junior is very athletic at 6’4”,
251 lbs. He played linebacker as a Golden Knight.
Browning on the Receivers: “We’re
solid. We have enough talent there to be productive, and a bunch
of guys who complement one another. I think they’ll be
extremely productive.”
Offensive Line
Four starters return to a much-maligned offensive
line. As a unit Edinboro had led the PSAC in fewest sacks allowed
the previous two years, allowing a total of 16. That figure was
doubled a year ago as Boro quarterbacks were sacked 33 times.
However, it was also a unit that played banged up most of the
year.
One of Browning’s spring goals was to
develop depth along the line, while also replacing four-time
All-PSAC West performer Chris Kaczor. The Fighting Scots ended
spring drills with a solid unit that featured six players who had
started at least two games a year ago.
The offensive line is led by junior Josh
Bzorek, who has started all 21 games in his career at left tackle.
A 6’4”, 305 lb. junior, he is considered the team’s
best offensive lineman. That’s no surprise, since his brother
Greg was a former All-American as a Fighting Scot.
Andy Young started for two seasons at right
guard before moving to right tackle a year ago. Injuries led to a
somewhat disappointing campaign, and he spent the spring at left
guard. However, Young will remain at right tackle. Browning feels
a year of good health would do wonders for the 6’4”, 307
lb. senior who has started 30 of 33 games in his career.
Eric Costello (6’3”, 290 lbs.) is
expected to take over at center. Actually, that was the case a
year ago, as well, before the coaching staff decided to move
Kaczor back to center and Costello to left guard just prior to the
first game. Costello, now a junior, would start the first five
games at left guard before giving way to Scott Christie.
Christie started the final six games at left
guard. A 6’4”, 298 lb. junior, Christie missed spring
drills due to an injury, but is a hard-nosed competitor.
Mike Mills returns at right guard. A 6’5”,
295 lb. senior, Mills is an imposing figure who showed the rust at
times after not playing since 2003. Very athletic for his size, he
could be a key figure in the line’s development.
Brian Shreve, a 6’4”, 317 lb. junior,
has seen time at both tackle spots. The son of Edinboro sports
information director Bob Shreve is expected to back up Bzorek at
left tackle after seeing action in four games there a year ago.
Mike Fazio has bounced between guard and center
as the coaches try to find the right position for him. A 6’4”,
289 lb. sophomore, he has a bright future but was another lineman
who missed most of the spring due to injury. He is expected to
play center, but could also figure in the mix at either guard
spot.
Three redshirt freshmen look to grow for the
future. Shane Hess is probably the most developed of the quartet.
At 6’4”, 262 lbs., he is still growing and made great
strides in the spring. He worked out at center in the spring, but
could play right tackle in the fall.
Evan Landis (6’4”, 233 lbs.) is a
converted tight end who is undersized right now, but will continue
to work at right guard. Kyle Latzo is also a candidate at right
guard. Latzo is 6’2”, 294 lbs., and was one of the most
improved players during the spring.
Keep an eye on Rob Stoner, a transfer from
Youngstown State who played at nearby General McLane High School.
The 6’2”, 294 lb. Stoner played the defensive line as a
redshirt freshman at YSU, but could be more valuable on the
offensive line at this time.
Browning on the Offensive Line:
“After spring ball we ended up with five healthy bodies who
could play. Our front five are solid. Fall camp will be very
important for them. They have to continue to grow.”
Defense
Two years ago the Edinboro defense led Division
II in rushing defense, total defense, and scoring defense. Last
year the Fighting Scots in rushing defense (70.5 ypg.) and total
defense (261.1 ypg.), ranking third and 25th, respectively, in
Division II.
Under the direction of defensive coordinator
Wayne Bradford, a defense considered undersized by many standards
has instead featured speed and aggressiveness. This year, there
will be a third characteristic – inexperience. Six members of
the defense earned All-PSAC West accolades in 2006, but only two
return.
Most notable, the heart of the defense must be
replaced in noseguard A.J. Cousins, a three-time All-PSAC West
selection, plus the entire linebacking corps of Ben Stroup, Dave
Jazenski and Jim Soltis. Stroup was the PSAC West Defensive Player
of the Year. Add in strong safety Damion Malott, another All-PSAC
selection, and those are some big holes to fill.
“I think the big concern on
defense is we lost a lot of key people,” admitted Browning. “We
lost five guys who had a lot of experience and played like it. All
provided a lot of great leadership.”
With that in mind, you would think that
Browning would be more than a little bit concerned about his
defense. But he is upbeat despite returning just five starters. “We
have a lot of young guys who can fill those holes, but I don’t
know if anyone has jumped up and established themselves. We’ll
be young.
“Our philosophy will still be to
run to the ball. Basically our whole defensive philosophy is
getting eleven guys to the football and create turnovers.”
Defensive Line
The defensive line is in a state of flux. While
Cousins must be replaced, the good news is opponents must still
deal with Chris Amico. The 2005 PSAC West Defensive Player of the
Year, Amico earned first team All-PSAC West honors last year and
is a three-time All-PSAC West selection. After playing at 250 lbs.
a year ago, the senior has bulked up to 267 lbs., yet maintained
his incredible quickness.
A starter in all 33 games in his career, Amico
finished fifth on the team in tackles with 61, including 9.5 for
losses and 4.5 sacks.
After playing three seasons at tackle, Amico
will move to noseguard. Junior Mike Enoch moved from end to tackle
during spring drills. The 6’3”, 254 lb. junior could
fill a role in either spot this fall. He started all 11 games a
year ago. He totaled 27 tackles, including 4 sacks.
Syl Hanner returns at one defensive end spot
after a surprisingly good junior season. At 6’0”, 217
lbs., Hanner is considered undersized, but after doing little his
first two years he emerged as the year went on. He finished with
35 tackles, and was third on the team in tackles for losses
(10.5).
If Enoch plays tackle, sophomore Jeremy Appell
would be the frontrunner to start at the other defensive end spot.
A former linebacker, Appell is now 6’2” and 237 lbs. He
appeared in five games, registering 5 tackles.
The other option involves Enoch staying at end,
with Iowa transfer Lucas Cox manning the tackle spot. Cox is a 6’5”,
254 lb. junior who played tight end for the Hawkeyes.
The rest of the backups are inexperienced, but
talented, youngsters. Redshirt freshman Anuti Ngangana (6’1”,
233 lbs.) will push for playing time behind Hanner. On the other
side there’s Tyler Hersperger, another redshirt freshman who’s
6’5” and 260 lbs.
Chad Brooks is a highly-regarded transfer from
Fordham who sat out the 2006 campaign. He came in at 240 lbs. and
started out at defensive end, but the sophomore has now bulked up
to 258 lbs. and could see time in the interior.
Sophomore Matt Caternolo (5’10”, 262
lbs.) is the lone experienced reserve at noseguard. He played in
seven games as a true freshman. Kyle Ruggeri is also available. He’s
a 6’0”, 265 lb. redshirt freshman.
Browning on the Defensive Line:
“This is an unproven area. We have some players there, but we’re
moving some people around and the reserves have limited
experience. But Wayne Bradford always has a bunch of players who
will step up.”
Linebackers
A year ago the Fighting Scots had the luxury of
three fifth-year seniors starting at linebacker. That means all
three are now game, and Browning has spent a great deal of time
trying to replenish the position.
James English is an intriguing athlete who
enters his fourth year with great promise but few numbers. A 6’2”,
200 lb. senior, English began his career as a wide receiver before
moving to defense. He bounced between outside and inside
linebacker, a year ago serving as Jim Soltis’ backup. He had
14 tackles a year ago, but look for much bigger numbers as he’s
turned loose as the starter at the Will position.
Another interesting performer is Y’Hoshua
Murray, a former starter at Indiana(Pa.) who transferred to
Edinboro and sat out the 2006 campaign. Murray is a 6’0”,
214 lb. junior who should start at Sam linebacker. In 2004 he had
finished as the second-leading tackler with 62 stops at IUP.
Greg Sondag, a blue-chip recruit a year ago,
emerged as the starter at the Mike position after spring drills.
At 6’3”, 214 lbs., the redshirt freshman has good size
and is a very dedicated player.
Hardin Moss may well have ended the spring as a
starter had he not missed most of the drills with an injury. The 6’1”,
224 lb. junior has all the intangibles to be a good linebacker. He
had 11 tackles last year.
Like Moss, Mike Mader will serve as a backup at
the Sam spot. A senior, Mader is just 5’10”, 182 lbs.,
but he is a key special teams performer.
Redshirt freshman Dan Nebraski was another
highly thought-of recruit a year ago. After learning the strong
safety position, the 6’0” 205 lb. Nebraski was moved to
the Will linebacker position in the spring.
An interesting late addition to the equation
was Ryan Greene. A former standout at Morrisville(NY) Junior
College, where he was a juco All-American, the 6’2”, 241
lb. junior sat out last season. He has a lot of ability.
Browning on the Linebackers: “Other
than James English, no one has established himself as a starter.
We have enough personnel to be good, but we’ll be young and
inexperienced.”
Defensive Backs
The good news is Tom Davidson returns for his
fourth year as a starter, his third as the free safety, and
Taurean Valentine is back at cornerback. The bad news is the other
two starting spots are up in the air.
Davidson earned second team All-PSAC West
honors a year ago, and as a redshirt freshman. The senior stands
third in career interceptions with 14. A year ago he had a pair of
interceptions while finishing with 28 tackles.
A former junior college transfer, Valentine
started all 11 games at cornerback despite a variety of injuries.
An outstanding cover man, the coaching staff feels he can be an
all-conference performer if he stays healthy. The senior tied for
the team lead with 4 interceptions, adding 37 tackles and 6 passes
broken up.
Donnye Aiken ended the spring as the starter at
the other cornerback. A senior, Aiken was the team’s nickel
back, finishing with 15 tackles, and is also a key special teams
performer.
Redshirt freshman Charles Morris is in reserve
at free safety.
As for strong safety, look for Pittsburgh
transfer Tommie Campbell to jump right into the starting lineup.
Campbell played two seasons for the Panthers, starting six games a
year ago at outside linebacker. He finished fifth on the team in
tackles with 49, and had one interception. At 6’3”, 205
lbs., he has plenty of size, and he is a former PIAA state
champion in the 100 meters.
Browning on the Defensive Backs:
“We have three seniors back there and we’re bringing in
a whole slew of rookies. We’ll lack experience, but the
youngsters have a lot of ability. We’ll need to grow up real
fast.”
Special Teams
Under most circumstances the Fighting Scots would
be in dire straits after losing placekicker and punter Kody
Robertson. Robertson had a disappointing senior season at
placekicker, but still ranks as one of the all-time kickers at
Edinboro.
That gaping hole was filled last January when
Justin Gomes chose to transfer from Ohio University. Redshirted a
year ago with the Bobcats, Gomes is a former all-state kicker at
nearby McDowell High School.
A trio of incoming freshmen will compete for
the vacant punting job.
Browning also pointed out that longsnapper Ben
Harris, a senior, does an outstanding job.
As for return men, Browning will wait until the
fall to see how the young players pan out. However, in Rich Cerro
he has a player who averaged 21.6 yards on 19 kickoff returns and
6.6 yards on 17 punt returns.
Browning on the Special Teams:
“Getting Justin Gomes has taken a lot of pressure off of us
after losing Kody. I don’t feel like we’re going in with
a rookie kicker. Hopefully Ben Harris will have the best year of
his career. We take special teams play very seriously, and look
for continued improvement.” |
