With the coaching change taking up most of the headlines, and understandably so, the 2018 team has quietly gone under the radar. Let me tell you, they have a ton of talent. The coaching change didn’t result in a mass exodus of players leaving, they all stayed and bought in.
Offense will be lead by D-1 RB Kyle Davis, a 1,000 yard rusher who committed to Western Michigan. Rad Premovic returns at QB after taking over the starting duties in week 8 last year and leading them to the semi finals. Very fast, great feet, doesn’t have a cannon but is accurate. The line will be anchored by Cincinnati commit Marcelo Mendiola, 6’5 290. The rest of the line all weighs in over 270, with, with 2 very impressive juniors. Pat Syzneiak (sp) returns at TE and has several D-1 offers as a long snapper. Liam McDonaugh is a returning starter at WR and is a huge target at 6’4. Look for Tony Livermore to be a big contributor at WR. He got #27 for a reason, he not as fast as Thomas but very quick and elusive.
Defense has a lot back and was a huge reason they made a big post season run. Dominic Barbosa (6’1 290) was a beast at nose last year and returns with Max Zackman (6’3 275) to lead the D-line. Koron Walker returns for his third season as a starter at OLB and flys all over the field. Strength will be the secondary with 3 returning starters and 4th who started part of last year. 3 year stater Eddie McGee and Davion Brooks return at the corners and Matt Lenti is an outstanding strong safety. Kieran Conjar and Marty O’Brien will handle the free safety position. Sean Mirr is back as the place kicker. Look for Sophomore Kennena Odeluga to contribute on both sides of the ball, as well as sophomores Ja’shawn Moore and Ben Perry. Soph Justin Lynch, brother of Jordan, is looking real good as the back up QB.
With Maine South and Loyola in week 2 and 3, it’s very possible they start 1-2, but a W against one of them could lead to a 8-1 season which would be huge for them after a tough off season in the media that none of these players had a thing to do with. WE ARE MC!
Offense will be lead by D-1 RB Kyle Davis, a 1,000 yard rusher who committed to Western Michigan. Rad Premovic returns at QB after taking over the starting duties in week 8 last year and leading them to the semi finals. Very fast, great feet, doesn’t have a cannon but is accurate. The line will be anchored by Cincinnati commit Marcelo Mendiola, 6’5 290. The rest of the line all weighs in over 270, with, with 2 very impressive juniors. Pat Syzneiak (sp) returns at TE and has several D-1 offers as a long snapper. Liam McDonaugh is a returning starter at WR and is a huge target at 6’4. Look for Tony Livermore to be a big contributor at WR. He got #27 for a reason, he not as fast as Thomas but very quick and elusive.
Defense has a lot back and was a huge reason they made a big post season run. Dominic Barbosa (6’1 290) was a beast at nose last year and returns with Max Zackman (6’3 275) to lead the D-line. Koron Walker returns for his third season as a starter at OLB and flys all over the field. Strength will be the secondary with 3 returning starters and 4th who started part of last year. 3 year stater Eddie McGee and Davion Brooks return at the corners and Matt Lenti is an outstanding strong safety. Kieran Conjar and Marty O’Brien will handle the free safety position. Sean Mirr is back as the place kicker. Look for Sophomore Kennena Odeluga to contribute on both sides of the ball, as well as sophomores Ja’shawn Moore and Ben Perry. Soph Justin Lynch, brother of Jordan, is looking real good as the back up QB.
With Maine South and Loyola in week 2 and 3, it’s very possible they start 1-2, but a W against one of them could lead to a 8-1 season which would be huge for them after a tough off season in the media that none of these players had a thing to do with. WE ARE MC!