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ECCC slated to host opener i"f Isaac eases D Warriors School in Tuscaloosa.

of Navarre (Fla. ) High School and a transfer from Florida Atlantic University. "Colton is a big guy with a big arm who also has mobility,., bald Anderson. "He is al:;o a good decision maker and I feel confident that he has what it takes to success– fully lead this football team." Anderson also praised freshman punterllucker Austin Franklin, a 6' 180- pound product of Petal High Schoo]. "We are very pleased with Austin and consider him the best kicker since I've been here," Anderson stated. "How he handles pressure in a game situa– tion remains to be seen, but we are excited about him and what he brings to the position.., Anderson said the suc– cess of this year's team will also be determined by the leadership proVJded by the sophomore players His top ofTen 1\'C returnees mclude linemen Bart Wlugham (6-4, 315) of Northvtew High School in Dothan, Ala., and Dustin 'fubby (6-3, 315) of Neshoba Central; and wide receivers Keivondre Watford (6-4, 220) of Tuscaloosa (Ala.)., Central and Brock Hall (6-3, 200) of Paul W. Bryant Hi~h

Returning defensive standouts include lineman Bradley Dorsey (6-6, 380) of Morton, end Lakenneth Weidman (6-5, 235) of South Leake; and safety Steffon Fuller (6-4, 175) of Kemper County. In all, the Warriors have seven reburnees on offense and five returning players on defense. East Central will be looking for a second straight victory over Itawamba, as the Warriors rallied for a 24- 17 victory in 2011. The Indians went 4-5 overall and fmished fourth in MACJC North Division with a 4~2 mark under head coach Jon Williams, a former ECCC assistant. The Warriors were 2-7 overall and 1-5 in the MACJC South Division in 2011. Members of Coach Ander~ on's staff and their respective areas of respon– s ibility include Blake Frazier. defensive coordi– natorninebackers; Kyle Watson, offensive line; berek Pouncey, defensive line; Webb Hamilton, (

set to toke on ltawamba CC U nless Hurricane Isaac has other ideas, East Central Community College's football squad will launch the 2012 cam– paign Thursday by host– ing Itawamba Community College in a non-division battle set for 6:30 p.m. at Bailey Stadium on the Decatur campus. According to head coach Brian Anderson, the Warriors are ready for action, "whenever the game is played." "This team has the makings of the best team since I have been here," said Anderson, who enters his third season as bead mentor after serving the tint year on an interim ba is. "It's the most expe– rienced team we've

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had...with the best kick- er.... a quality quarter- ~ ~ d- APPEAR ary... and defensive front that should provide an CARTHA effective pass rush. Our offensive line will also be NEWTOf\ much improved. We feel very confident about this SPIRIT 0 year's team!" MERIDI Leading the Warrior A offense will be freshman

defensive backs, Donovan ------ Tate, wide receivers; and S -----– Jarvis Cole, running backs Anderson also .. _--..~~.-.o,_ --- - serve. a offensive coordi- natol and quarterbacks ------– coach.

quarterback CoJton Kane, a 6-4, 215-pound product