2011

JUCO FOOTBALL EAST CENTRAL ECCC ready for Northeast from school reports

La., and Corey Collier (6-3, 205) of Tuscaloosa County (Ala.) High School. Hall is the top returnee at wide receiver with 29 receptions for 355 yards and one touchdown. He is also considered one of the fastest return specialists in the MAC] C. Hall was ranked in the top 25 nationally in kickoff and punt returns in 2010. Anderson said the running game will be led by freshman LaVadius Lyles (5-8, 180), a 2009 graduate of Forest High School, Player of the Year as a junior. Lyles is a transfer from North– western State. Top returnees on the offensive line include center Tate Rogers (6- 2, 285) of Louisville and tackle Andre Lucious (6-1, 340) of Tuscaloosa County (Ala.) High School. TI1ey were part of an offensive line that helped the War– rior offense average 176.7 rushing yards per contest in 2010. Anderson continues to be excited about the defense, which last year was ranked second overall in the MACJC, allowing 279.2 yards per contest. The defensive unit is led by sopho– more linebacker Chris Ficklin (5- 11, 185). an honorable mention All-American selectio11 in 2010. Ficklin's 126 total tackJe-. ranked first in the state and 'econd He a -od n o c xpH ·f'd tiJ make an impact at defensive back. Anderson's coaching staff and areas of responsibility include Blake Frazier, defensive coordi– nator/linebackers; Kyle Watson, offensive line; Derek Pouncey, defensive line; Keith Houston, d ensive backs; Jarvis Cole, run– ning backs; and new staff member Antwon Courington, wide receivers. Anderson also serves as offensive coordinator and quarter– h::~rkc:: l'n::~rh where h e received All-State and All-District honors. He was also named the most valuable offensive player in Class 3A his senior season and was chosen Class 2A

A mostly freshman sq~ad will suit up for East Central Commu– nity College as the Warriors begin the 2011 campaign TilUrsday night at Northeast Mississippi Commu– nity College. Kickoff for the non– division battle is set for 7 p.m. on Booneville campus. But the lack of experience is not necessarily a concern to Brian Anderson, now entering I\ is third season as head football coach. "We're young (only 12 returning starters) but also Anderson as his team pre– pares for the season opener. "We just need to minimize mistakes as our young team builds confidence. We are capable of being a very good football team." Anderson said the Warriors obviously need to start the season on a positive note, and avenge last year's 34-6 season opc-ning loss to the Tigers in Decatur. "We still have a bad taste in our mouth from last year's loss," said Anderson, "especially after we beat them two years in a row (31- 28 in OT and 38-7). We will be ready Thursday night...and I can promise you that!" Getting the nod to lead the Warriors' spread offense- ranked among the top in the nation and state the past "everat year~- is freshman quart rback Mitch } (6-5, 215) a product of b g (fX) Htgh School three-time All- Di"- very talented...on both sides of the ball," said saJdAn bral...be under:::.tands situations and can manage those situations into successful outcomes. He is very good at reading defenses and making the necessary adjust– ments to execute a play. We are looking fot great things from Mitch and the offense this year." Anderson said Manley will have a talented corps of receivers from which to choose, including returnees Reggie Hall (5-9, 170) of Neville High School in Monroe,

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