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Senior QB, three starting linemen return for Rebels
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
DENNIS VICTORY
For The Birmingham News
Vestavia Hills coach Buddy Anderson expects a lot from his offensive line.
The old school coach believes in a solid run-first attack that puts pressure on the line to open holes against opponents mostly anticipating ground action.
"He demands more from us and we spend extra time as a group every day," senior center Thomas Gray said. "We go over our running assignments and passing assignments to make sure we have everything down pat."
The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Gray is one of three senior linemen starters returning from last season's 6-4 team that failed to make the playoffs. Paul Simmons will play tackle while 6-5, 200-pound Chris Underwood returns at tight end.
The rest of the line includes senior Cameron Pappas and juniors Tom Oliver and Nate Nesmith, who's 6-5, 350 pounds. It's a bigger group than in past seasons.
Senior quarterback Chris Petro is also back along with junior running back Justin Rogers.
"They have to mesh as a unit and become one," Anderson said. "We have to control the line of scrimmage and control the football and then how far we go depends on how soon we jell."
The Rebels finished fifth in Region 6 due to a tie-breaker and failed to make the playoffs. They'll face plenty of spread offenses and Anderson is stressing the need for speed on defense.
The secondary should be a strength with Mason Wall and Michael D'Amico at safety while Jonathan Harkless, Bubba Lindley and Max Lee will handle cornerback.
Wade Christopher, Andrew Frey and Hunter Bragg form the nucleus of the linebacker corps. Defensive lineman John Michael Clay, who missed the previous two seasons with injuries, will also be back.
Anderson fosters team unity with a preseason camp each year. The Rebels went to Livingston and the University of West Alabama this year.
"We had a good camp," Anderson said. "We're trying to get a lot of these young ones, juniors and sophomores, moving up, to take that next step. The seniors are providing a lot of leadership and that's good."
Senior QB, three starting linemen return for Rebels
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
DENNIS VICTORY
For The Birmingham News
Vestavia Hills coach Buddy Anderson expects a lot from his offensive line.
The old school coach believes in a solid run-first attack that puts pressure on the line to open holes against opponents mostly anticipating ground action.
"He demands more from us and we spend extra time as a group every day," senior center Thomas Gray said. "We go over our running assignments and passing assignments to make sure we have everything down pat."
The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Gray is one of three senior linemen starters returning from last season's 6-4 team that failed to make the playoffs. Paul Simmons will play tackle while 6-5, 200-pound Chris Underwood returns at tight end.
The rest of the line includes senior Cameron Pappas and juniors Tom Oliver and Nate Nesmith, who's 6-5, 350 pounds. It's a bigger group than in past seasons.
Senior quarterback Chris Petro is also back along with junior running back Justin Rogers.
"They have to mesh as a unit and become one," Anderson said. "We have to control the line of scrimmage and control the football and then how far we go depends on how soon we jell."
The Rebels finished fifth in Region 6 due to a tie-breaker and failed to make the playoffs. They'll face plenty of spread offenses and Anderson is stressing the need for speed on defense.
The secondary should be a strength with Mason Wall and Michael D'Amico at safety while Jonathan Harkless, Bubba Lindley and Max Lee will handle cornerback.
Wade Christopher, Andrew Frey and Hunter Bragg form the nucleus of the linebacker corps. Defensive lineman John Michael Clay, who missed the previous two seasons with injuries, will also be back.
Anderson fosters team unity with a preseason camp each year. The Rebels went to Livingston and the University of West Alabama this year.
"We had a good camp," Anderson said. "We're trying to get a lot of these young ones, juniors and sophomores, moving up, to take that next step. The seniors are providing a lot of leadership and that's good."
You wouldn't believe the way colleges are cracking down on any seniors with advanced "senioritis." They'll recind their acceptances faster than you can say party hardy! High school ain't like it used to be.