2005

"\1cFadden was our top rusher ,ast year and is also a great recci\·er out ofthe backlield. He'II add a lot not only to our running game but in the passing attack as well." Underwood stated. Also in the bacldicld will be freshmen Om id 'vlcCants (5-I 0, I 80) of Tuscaloosa County and Desmond Graham(5-l 0. 200) oft\oxapater. '\\ho arc both excellent runn~rs." Vital to the success of any offense is the ofTen,ive line. and Undemood stated thi~ year\ group is "more expenenccd and much im– proved." "Ja\·ares Dobbin:- (5-I 0. 190) will be our anchor at center. He started a lot of game~ for us last ) ear at eithercenter or guard.'' Underwood stated. Dobbins Js a fonncr standout at Tuscaloosa (Ala.) County. Other top returnees arc guards Montero Baker(5-IO, 255Jand Nathan Weaver (5-10. 300). both of Colwnbus. and Josh Moore (5-1 0. 180) orNeshoba Central. who moved from the defcns1vc side to oftcnsc during spring workouts and is expected to contribute al the tackle or guard spot. Among frc.!shmen linemen expected to cont ribute arc Kerry Hudson (5-11. 270) and Johnathan Pickens (6-3. 115). both ofPhiladel– phia, Mcntral Ledbetter (6', 170) of Lolllsville: Ross I C\\ ( 6-4. 280) of Stnngcr: and Brad Snyder (6-2, 270) and Brad Petrey (5-10, 2S0). both of

Underwood satd sopho– more quarterbacks Robb1e vtorse. a 6-3. 220-pound product of Walton County High School in Defuniak Springs, Fla.. and Elijah .\1cDonald. (6-1, 180) ofMorton, will operate the offense. "Robbie was our starter last year until he was sidelined by a knee injury, and Elijah ts a transfer from Alcom State University and originally s1gned with Jackson State University. Both arc very capable and had suc– cess running the ne\\ offense during spring drills. We are \·ery confident in their abilities and both will see a lot of action this fall," Underwood stated. Although Morse played in just six games last year. he was among the state\ top quarterbacks. complet– ing 54of I04 passes for 699 yards and three touchdowns. He ayeraged I 16.5 yards passing per contest Underwood ilso com– mended the tvvo freshman quarter– backs- Deangelo Carter (6·, 190) of Noxapater and ColbyAmis (5- I0, 175) of Newton County - will serve as "\cry capable" back-ups. Amis is also expected to see action as a receiver. The receiving corps will be led by returnee Chris Lark. a 6-2, 190- pound fonner standout at Pickens County II igh School in Refonn. Ala Lark was one of the top recei,ers in the state in 1003 \Vtth 28 receptions for 524 yards and two touchdowns.