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New Caney offense has talent
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| New Caney's Joey Sullivan will be counted on to carry the ball in 2008. |
By CARMEN COLUNGA
The Eagles experimented with three quarterbacks during spring workouts. Buddy Rios proved himself to be the probable starter for the Eagles’ new season because of his execution, Roberts said. Junior Christian Perez, the primary back-up, and senior Cash Gilmer may see playing time at the position.
"I would have to put Perez behind Rios on athletic ability,” New Caney head coach Russell Roberts said. “When you're as good an athlete as Perez is, when you do something right, it's really right. He has the ability to adjust, and in our offense, the quarterback has to turn bad plays into good plays.”
Senior Daniel Mena will be the bread and butter of the offensive line. The 6-foot-1, 285-pound two-year starter will be a definite threat to most defenses.
“I think if he was two inches taller, he probably would have received an offer by Division I schools by now,” Roberts said.
Robert’s intention is to surround him with a group of guys who may not be as talented as him, but will work just as hard.
One of the strongest aspects of the New Caney offense is the receivers. Juniors Joey Hibner, who, last season racked up 23 receptions for 220 yards, and the athletic Christian Perez should produce worthy performances. Senior tight end Austin Echols will provide the bigger and stronger receiver the Eagles were in desperate need of last season.
“Most teams don’t have three good receivers. We have three, but we need six,” Roberts said. “We run our receivers so much they tire up fast, so that’s what concerns me.”
By playing those extra legitimate receivers, the Eagles are more likely to eliminate the probable double coverage of Hibner.
The Eagles are in a cloudy situation regarding their running backs. Senior Joey Sullivan and junior Chad Jackson will return. Sullivan, though, was injured during the summer, so it is questionable whether he will return. Unfortunately for the Eagles, if Sullivan is not 100 percent, it will leave a big hole to fill. Senior Chris Dunlap, who earned some carries last season, is an option. Since his primary duty is on defense, the Eagles might not be able to utilize him to the fullest.
That would leave Jackson with the biggest load on his shoulders. Although Roberts is comfortable and content with Jackson, the ideal situation is to look for more running backs to relieve some of the load.
"I would have to put Perez behind Rios on athletic ability,” New Caney head coach Russell Roberts said. “When you're as good an athlete as Perez is, when you do something right, it's really right. He has the ability to adjust, and in our offense, the quarterback has to turn bad plays into good plays.”
Senior Daniel Mena will be the bread and butter of the offensive line. The 6-foot-1, 285-pound two-year starter will be a definite threat to most defenses.
“I think if he was two inches taller, he probably would have received an offer by Division I schools by now,” Roberts said.
Robert’s intention is to surround him with a group of guys who may not be as talented as him, but will work just as hard.
One of the strongest aspects of the New Caney offense is the receivers. Juniors Joey Hibner, who, last season racked up 23 receptions for 220 yards, and the athletic Christian Perez should produce worthy performances. Senior tight end Austin Echols will provide the bigger and stronger receiver the Eagles were in desperate need of last season.
“Most teams don’t have three good receivers. We have three, but we need six,” Roberts said. “We run our receivers so much they tire up fast, so that’s what concerns me.”
By playing those extra legitimate receivers, the Eagles are more likely to eliminate the probable double coverage of Hibner.
The Eagles are in a cloudy situation regarding their running backs. Senior Joey Sullivan and junior Chad Jackson will return. Sullivan, though, was injured during the summer, so it is questionable whether he will return. Unfortunately for the Eagles, if Sullivan is not 100 percent, it will leave a big hole to fill. Senior Chris Dunlap, who earned some carries last season, is an option. Since his primary duty is on defense, the Eagles might not be able to utilize him to the fullest.
That would leave Jackson with the biggest load on his shoulders. Although Roberts is comfortable and content with Jackson, the ideal situation is to look for more running backs to relieve some of the load.
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outermaga wrote on Aug 28, 2008 3:23 PM: